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Construction of the present fire station was completed in January 2004. The project consisted of remodeling an old fire station into offices, dispatch area, and locker rooms. An addition consisting of a ten-stall truck garage, training room, laundry room, hose storage area, SCBA room, and fitness center was added to the existing structure.

Fire station (South View)

In 2006 the fire department received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to begin a health and wellness program for the firefighters. As part ot the grant, the department installed fitness equipment in the station.

Fire station equipment

In 2008 the fire department received a Homeland Security Grant to assist in the purchase of a compressor and fill station to be used for filling SCBA bottles. A donation from the Eddy Family Foundation helped make the purchase possible.

A modern training room is an important part of every fire station. The latest in computer/audio/video equipment is available to the various fire instructors who teach there. The room is also available to area law enforcement and EMS personnel for their training.

Funds from donations and fundraisers were used to purchase the equipment in the department kitchen. The spacious kitchen, with its large ovens and grill, get a workout during the annual chili supper in October and the breakfast with Santa in December.

Pictured above is the fire station dispatch room. From this room, firefighters are able to monitor the radio traffic of surrounding fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS services. In addition, all fire pre-plan and haz-mat information is close at hand.

Fire fighters' gear

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Controlled burn-starting

2008 Firefighters