April 2007
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Fire Report for April 2007

Submitted by Dan Kowalski, Fire Chief

 

Calls for Month:

Structure Fires

3

MVA (Vehicle accidents)

3

Med-Evac Landing

2

EMS Assist

5

Burning Complaint

2

Community Service

6

Vegetation Fire

5

Drills/Exercises

3

Public Safety Dangers

1

TOTAL calls for month

30

 

Total calls this year       83

**note: some calls are not included in yearly total, typically these are non-response situations such as training**

 

Training for month:

 

Off-Road search and rescue drill—simulated ATV accident in remote location.

 

Training with newly acquired rescue tools, and demo of rescue jacks.

 

New Driver training using draft operations

 

Other Activities:

 

Dry Hydrant at Fairchild’s pond test and works as designed

 

Hydrant markers installed in Wanamie, Alden and Sheatown

 

Annual Pump test performed on Engine #2 and Rescue 163

 

Note: No contractors have called back or shown interest in repairs, or addition to the building.

 

Some interest has been developed in the sale of Engine 2 B ( 85 FMC ) a company from Western PA wants to take a look at it. Also, a company from Texas, and Oklahoma have expressed interest.

 

Participated in the Annual Little League opening day parade and ceremonies.

 

The paperwork problem involving the mini-pumper has been resolved, it should be back in service before the end of the month.

 

Engine 1 had a new set of rear brakes installed, and the rear tires were rotated to extend their life.

 

Engine 2 had a tire repair, a bold ˝ by 2 inches was found in the tire.

 

Rescue 163 had 2 new front tires installed and it was inspected

 

*****see attached sheet *****

 

 

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