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	Volunteer fire department - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A volunteer fire department (VFD) is an organization of firefighters who have joined forces to perform fire suppression and other related emergency services for a local jurisdiction.
		A VFD (or its governing entity) may also contract with other nearby departments to cover each other in a mutual aid pact as a means for assisting each other with equipment and manpower, when necessary.
		The VFD may also have duties as the local fire inspectors, arson investigators, and as fire safety and prevention education, in addition to being the local civil defense or disaster relief liaison.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Volunteer_Fire_Department (624 words)

	Fire Department City of Canandaigua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Canandaigua Fire Department's mission is to protect life and property from loss, suffering and damage due to fire, medical, and environmental emergencies within the community through public education, code management and incident response.
		The Fire Department is a combination of career and volunteer firefighters that provides not only the obvious function of fire suppression, but is also charged with numerous other prevention and protection tasks.
		The goals of the Fire Administration's function are to develop and administer policies in accordance with the fire protection needs of the City and contracted districts, protect life and property from fire through effective supervision and maintain an effective force of trained personnel and sound equipment to answer all calls for aid.
	www.ci.canandaigua.ny.us /firedept.htm (572 words)

	Encyclopedia: Fire department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fire exercice in a boat; one of the main problems is the concentration of very calorific water vapor, therefore the raincoat-like equipment
		German fire brigades (Feuerwehr) are organised on a town/village basis, with each town having at least one brigade.
		In Germany there are about 25,000 fire departments - 24,000 volunteer fire departments (Freiwillige Feuerwehr), 800 private fire departments (Werkfeuerwehr; which mostly protect large industrial complexes) and 100 public fire departments (Berufsfeuerwehr; in the larger towns and cities).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Fire-department (2284 words)

	Volunteer fire department -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A volunteer fire department (VFD) is an organization of (A member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires) firefighters who have joined forces to perform fire suppression and other related (Click link for more info and facts about emergency services) emergency services for a local jurisdiction.
		A VFD may be financially supported by taxes raised in a city, town, county, fire district, or other governmental entity, as well as corporate and other private donations, federal grants, and other assistance from auxilliary members, or firemens' associations.
		A VFD (or its governing entity) may also contract with other nearby departments to cover each other in a (Arrangements made between nations to assist each other) mutual aid pact as a means for assisting each other with equipment and manpower, when necessary.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/vo/volunteer_fire_department.htm (677 words)

	Northampton Fire Department - Northampton, Massachusetts
		Fire and building officials are concerned with the high cost of heating this winter that people will turn to alternative heating sources increasing both the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
		Firefighter Jack Favaro, a 28 year veteran of Northampton Fire Department and Dan Galica, a 2 year veteran have been chosen out of a pool of 18 Northampton Firefighters who volunteered to head to the gulf coast to be part of a FEMA 2,000 person team.
		Northampton Fire Department Investigators found the cause of the fire to be a faulty extension cord used to power a air conditioner in a window.
	www.northamptonfire.org (2004 words)

	Fire Department Homepage
		The Berkeley Fire Department was established in 1904 and is said to have been the first motorized fire department in the western United States.
		The Berkeley Fire Department serves a densely populated eleven square miles that encompass the City of Berkeley.
		Fire Chief Deby Pryor and the members of the Berkeley Fire Department are committed to making Berkeley one of the leading Fire Departments on the West Coast.
	www.ci.berkeley.ca.us /fire (217 words)

	Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Inc. - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		On June 23 at 1534hrs Dover Fire Department was dispatched to a reported kitchen fire at La Tolteca restuarant in Dover.
		On April 30, 2005, members of the Dover Fire Department, in cooperation with county, state, and federal agencies, participated in a mock disaster drill at Dover International Speedway.
		On March 30th at approximately 1350 hours the Dover Fire Department was dispatched to Silver Lake for a report of two female subjects stranded on a small vessel in the middle of Silver Lake.
	www.doverfire.org (1733 words)

	City of Toronto: Toronto Fire Services
		Toronto Fire Services is offering other Fire Departments and the public alike, an exciting and expanding variety of professional development courses.
		The Critical Incident Stress program is staffed by a volunteer committee of active and retired Toronto Fire Services' employees.The program exists to anticipate, recognize and respond to the concerns and needs in the areas of health, welfare and quality if life of firefighters, active or retired, their families and friends.
		Toronto Fire Services will again be offering a career preparation course for persons 18 years and older, interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in the fire services.
	www.toronto.ca /fire (689 words)

	Fire
		If a new file is needed you can contact the Greendale Fire Department at 423-2131 during business hours or go the Village web site, www.greendale.org, and click on the fire department icon to download the file of life form.
		Fire Prevention Week is held nation wide during the week of October 9th to commemorate the Chicago and Peshtigo Fires.
		The Fire Department is open for the public to have their blood pressure taken.
	www.greendale.org /fire.htm (1310 words)

	Ventura Fire Home Page
		County fire paramedic-liaison John Wilson happened to be in the area and responded to the call assisting station 36’s crew.
		We had four men on the engine that day because of the Fires, and John Wilson happened to be right around the corner with the 12 lead." This incident is just one of many examples of the positive outcomes using the 12 lead procedure in a pre-hospital setting.
		Ventura County Fire is currently participating in a 12 lead study sponsored by Ventura County’s EMS Agency which has shown great promise in decreasing the time to identify heart attack (M.I.) patients and deliver them to hospitals with active Cath Labs for care.
	fire.countyofventura.org (346 words)

	St. Louis Fire Department Home Page
		The St. Louis Fire Department is recognized as a progressive leader in providing the highest quality of emergency services.
		The St. Louis Fire Department protects a city that covers approximately 62 square miles and has a population of approximately 350,000 full time residents and a daytime population approaching 1,000,000.
		In 2002, the St. Louis Fire Department responded to 103,227 total calls, of which: 43,274 were fire calls, 59,953 were medical calls, and 4,780 were false alarms.
	stlouis.missouri.org /citygov/fire (172 words)

	Fire Department - City Of Fairhope
		The Eastern Shore Fire Department, responsible for fighting fires from Spanish Fort south to Mullet Point, was organized in 1936 under Jack Titus.
		The Fairhope native says that many of his family members are part of the fire department and it just seemed like the thing to do.
		Fire Chief Jimmy Cluster called Stanczak a fine firefighter, and said he deserved the award, but Stanczak was modest in his acceptance.
	www.cofairhope.com /fire.html (999 words)

	City of Austin - Austin Fire Department
		Known as a leader in the fire service, AFD protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies.
		The preservation of life and property is the central mission of the Austin Fire Department.
		The Austin Fire Department is accountable to our community for the highest quality safety services, including emergency response, emergency prevention and community education.
	www.ci.austin.tx.us /fire (214 words)

	City of Westland, Michigan: Fire Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Life safety and the preservation of property are the two main reasons for the existence of a fire department.
		The Westland Fire Department consists of 78 uniformed and 2 civilian personnel.
		The Fire Department consists of four divisions: the Fire Suppression Division, the Fire Prevention Division, Public Education Division and the Office of Emergency Management.
	www.ci.westland.mi.us /services/fire.html (237 words)

	Guilderland Volunteer Fire Department - Home Page
		Fire investigators have confirmed that both residents, a husband and wife perished in the fast moving blaze.
		The fire then spread to a field where the wind caused it to reach a near by barn.
		Members of the department are constantly training to keep their skill sharp so they are ready when an emergency occurs.
	www.guildernet.com /gfd (441 words)

	Cambridge Fire Department
		The Cambridge Fire Department was established by an act of the state legislature on March 17, 1832 with a suppression force of 6 engines and 1 ladder truck.
		Today the Department is a professional organization which provides fire protection, emergency medical service, heavy rescue service, and protection to the environment.
		The Cambridge Fire Department is staffed by 274 sworn members and 8 civilian members under command of Chief Engineer Gerald R. Reardon The Department is a member of Metrofire, the Boston area mutual aid network.
	www.ci.cambridge.ma.us /~CFD (266 words)

	FDNY
		Pursuant to a ruling issued by the New York State Court of Appeals on March 24, 2005, the Fire Department today is releasing additional records related to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
		In early 2002, the Fire Department of the City of New York enlisted the services of McKinsey and Company (McKinsey) on a pro-bono basis to identify both the effective and ineffective aspects of the response to the attack on the World Trade Center.
		The Fire Department graciously acknowledges McKinsey and Co. for their hard work and commitment to our Department as well as for their financial support of this essential study.
	nyc.gov /html/fdny/html/home2.shtml (500 words)

	Auburn Fire Department
		The Auburn Fire Department was established in 1935 by a group of residents who organized a membership with a central fire station (literally a barn) and one fire truck.
		The first member to arrive at the fire station would sound the roof siren to alert members living nearby.
		The stations are still not regularly manned, and members respond to 911-calls when they are paged by Derry Fire Dispatch: something that happens about 400 times a year.
	www.auburnfire.org (281 words)

	City of Fresno, Fire Department Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Established in 1877, the Fresno Fire Department is one of the oldest fire departments in the United States, rich in history and tradition.
		To be effective, the Department must develop a joint vision of responsibility with the residents of this great city to provide for a safe living environment and the quality of life our residents deserve.
		Your fire department is a critical component of that and its members are proud to serve you.
	www.fresno.gov /fire (437 words)

	Cheyenne Fire Department
		The department was formed just after the turn of the century by the consolidation of existing volunteer fire companies which until that time had provided an unorganized protection service.
		The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for assisting the Fire Chief in the administration and enforcement of the fire code; the investigation of fires that occur; and the development and implementation of programs, procedures and policies that reduce the risk and subsequent damage commonly associated with the occurrence of fire within the jurisdiction.
		All officers on the Cheyenne Fire and Rescue Department are sworn officers.
	www.cheyennecity.org /fire.htm (1811 words)

	City of Boise - Fire Department
		The primary mission of the Boise Fire Department is to protect and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Boise through a commitment to provide a highly trained and properly equipped organization.
		Our commitment to providing great customer service to the people we serve is an achievable goal because the men and women of the fire department care about people.
		A fire service career is one of the most rewarding and satisfying careers a person can have.
	www.cityofboise.org /fire (289 words)

	Departments :: Fire Department
		The Tracy Fire Department is considered a young department with the average age being 35 years old.
		Growth has become a major part of our fire department as we have rapidly grown to a city in excess of 69,000 and the fire department has enjoyed City and community support reflected in an updated fleet, equipment and staffing.
		Stockton Fire Department was one of the first departments in the nation to provide emergency medical dispatching to prioritize fire apparatus response and to give medical care information to the caller.
	www.ci.tracy.ca.us /departments/fire (1341 words)

	Ashford Volunteer Fire Department
		The Ashford Volunteer Fire Department is the sole provider of fire protection services in the Town of Ashford, and participates in mutual aid agreements with a number of surrounding towns in Windham and Tolland Counties.
		Members of the department operate two fire stations, one located centrally near the intersections of Connecticut Routes 44 and 89 and the second located near the heavily developed Lake Chaffee area at the northern end of Route 89.
		The department provides all of your equipment and training free of charge, in addition to other benefits such as a 24/7 accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy, and a property tax abatement for members maintaining a certain level of activity.
	www.ashfordfire.org (346 words)

	City of Lee's Summit Fire Department
		The Administration Division is responsible for the administration of the department including budgeting, personnel management, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and the acquisition of equipment, supplies and apparatus, while the Fire Prevention Division includes the department’s loss reduction activities including fire and hazardous materials.
		By far the bulk of the Fire Department’s budget and personnel fall within the Emergency Services Division, which responds to all types of fires, emergency medical incidents, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, and coordinates the city’s response to city-wide emergencies.
		Through the department’s labor/management process, priorities for updating these manuals have been established and the department’s efforts will provide a sound basis for achieving the Fire Department’s long-term goal of accreditation.
	www.lees-summit.mo.us /content/department_fire.cfm (615 words)

	Fire & Emergency Information, City of Longmont, Colorado
		The Longmont Fire Department is staffed with over 80 dedicated men and women who stand ready to serve you and the community in many ways.
		The Fire Department Safety Education Coordinator provides fire and injury prevention training to virtually every student in the City through the school system.
		This specially trained educator is also prepared to help parents correct dangerous fire setting behavior in their children.
	www.ci.longmont.co.us /fire (413 words)

	Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
		The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) is a combination fire department that protects an area of approximately 43 square miles in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Montgomery County, Maryland.
		The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, organized in 1899 and formally incorporated in October of 1925, owns and operates four fire-rescue stations, a fleet of apparatus that includes 8 pumpers, 3 aerial ladder trucks, a heavy rescue squad, an off road brush-fire truck, 8 ambulances, several mobile command units, a canteen and 2 utility vehicles.
		As one of the largest volunteer fire departments in our County and State, KVFD has an active volunteer membership of over 225 members, supplemented by approximately 70 full time Montgomery County DFRS firefighters.
	www.kvfd.org (217 words)

	Fire Department
		On a visit to Boston, Benjamin Franklin noted that the inhabitants of his native city were far better prepared to fight fires than the natives of his adopted city, Philadelphia.
		He noted that a neighboring city (Boston), "a club or society of active men belonging to each fie engine, whose business is to attend all fires with it whenever they happen." He noted that via practice and regular meetings, the firefighters' skills improved.
		Thanks to the matchless leadership of Benjamin Franklin, the dire fear of fires expired in Philadelphia which became one of safest city's in the world in terms of fire damage.
	www.ushistory.org /franklin/philadelphia/fire.htm (426 words)

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