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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 response
             apparatus.

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.
North-West Fire Protection District