"Honorable Service For All"...
Whats New:
Station 2 Brownouts
Due
to budget shortfalls, there may be times when our Station 2 on Westport Road
will need to be closed. Notification of a closing will be posted on the sign in
front of the fire house. Property owners serviced by this fire house should
always call
911 in the event of an emergency.
Chief's Message:
M. Russell Rakestraw
Chief of Department
Your
fire department continues to be on the cutting edge with programs to ensure the
safety of you and your family. Lyndon is one of the first fire departments in
the nation to initiate cost recovery for fire inspections and has won national
and local awards for workplace flexibility and wellness. Our proud tradition of
service to the citizens and businesses in our district continues today. We are
proud to protect you!
Activity Report - 2011
Fire Response:
- Structure Fires - 42
- Other Fires - 44
- False Alarm - 201
- Mutual Aid Given - 455
- Other Fire Responses - 341
Total Fire Response - 1,083
Medical Response:
- Rescue/Emergency Medical - 1,093
Total Medical Response - 1,093
Total Incident Response 2011 - 2,176
Fire Prevention:
- Inspections - 1,826 (1,951 violations discovered)
- Permits Issued - 294
- Public Education Details/Contacts - 150/8,141
Definitions:
- Structure Fire - a fire in a building. it could be residential or commercial.
- Other Fires - fires not in a structure, i.e.; automobile fires, brush fires, dumpster fires, etc.
- Mutual Aid Given - Incidents where we responded to a neighboring district to provide assistance.
- Other Fire Responses - incidents that may include elevator rescues, smoke or carbon monoxide detertor activations, gas leaks, hazardous materials cleanup, etc.
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