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NEWS
NWFPD - 2007 Year In Review
2007 saw some big and exciting changes at North-West Fire. The following is a review of the year’s events.
• On January 1, 2007 we began 24 hour staffing at Station 2 with 3 crews of 2 people and volunteer support.
• We ran 440 Calls in 2007; this is up from 394 in 2006 (up 46).
• Our average response time for Engine 42/Rescue 42 was 7.33 minutes. This was a
decrease of over 3 minutes from 2006 and more than 10 minutes from 2005.
• Received over $222,000 in grants – this was used for haz-mat equipment, apparatus,
wildfire equipment, and PPE.
• Put a new wildland engine and a new 4WD structure engine in service.
• Implemented the Risk Watch education program in the elementary school.
• Ran a successful 4th of July fireworks celebration.
• Provided 6-8 free public CPR classes teaching approximately 30 people.
• The remodel and furnishing of the living quarters upstairs at Station 2.
• A fitness area was developed and equipment provided at Station 2.
• All hose was tested per NFPA standards.
• All apparatus was inspected and pumps tested per NFPA standards.
• A long-term capital plan was developed.
• Our biggest and best attended Fire Prevention Week and Open House yet.
• The most successful Pancake Breakfast fundraiser in the district’s history.
• AED’s and emergency medical kits placed on all first responseapparatus.
As we move into 2008 and beyond we look forward to providing even better services to our community.
• We anticipate our second new 4WD structure engine delivered in April and our 6WD
tactical tender by December.
• Expansion of our public CPR program.
• A regional Hazardous Materials Team to be equipped and available for response.
• Provide a wildland engine for national emergency response.
• Continue to upgrade equipment as technology demands and needs evolve.
• Career development for staff and volunteers through expanded training program.
• Annual commercial building fire inspection program to be implemented.
• Development and implementation of a physical fitness program to include annual
physicals as well as fitness and nutrition education.
• SOP’s to be created and put in place.
• Expansion of our wildfire mitigation program to include more education.
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