Hose Company highlights ISO, community supporters during annual banquet Saturday
The banquet was held in the
Past Fire Chief
"The ISO, to us, is like a report card," Dougherty said.
The rating is a combination of the local emergency dispatch system, local water infrastructure and the fire company's firefighting capabilities.
Dougherty said the rating is "an excellent guide" for showing any weaknesses.
"I don't know how you're going to improve on 2.0, Scotty," Dougherty told Fire Chief
Company President
Packard noted accomplishments such as completing the lengthy and detailed ISO review, kicking off the process of replacing a pumper truck, moving the company fire and rescue boat from the No. 3 firehouse on
Packard said more than
The president also noted low points, such as the injuries Deputy Chief
Carroll went up to the roof to tell firefighters to get off because he was not able to communicate with them on the local radio network.
Packard noted Carroll and Goll have recovered and returned to duty.
County, city supporters recognized
The company gave a special recognition to outgoing
Packard noted the company must often seek support from outside governing bodies such as the
"When you know you have somebody who has your back, when you know you have somebody you can go to, to make that presentation and you act professional, deal with them professionally, they deal with you that same way, the chief and I have had the great opportunity over the last several years to have this relationship with the mayor of
The mayor thanked company members in a brief, but emotional, speech.
"None of you in this room, nor in the leadership of the
Packard also read from a proclamation honoring former
Craig, who had to leave the banquet early, is also a former mayor of
Company leaders also presented community service awards to the
Life savers
Assistant Chief
Crew members cut the hook loose and pulled the victim into the boat. They got him back to land, where he was treated for hypothermia and the injury to his hand, the chief said.
Members of the company's swift-water rescue team, including
"Congratulations to the swift-water team for three lives saved," Hurst said.
Firefighters of the year
Company Treasurer
"This individual serves the company in an elected capacity, and he serves the company tremendously well in a very, very professional manner," Packard said.
Hurst announced the
He called Burchette "somebody who goes above and beyond in everything that they do."
"This firefighter has exceeded all expectations and continues to exceed all expectations," the chief said.
Hurst noted Burchette has completed multiple firefighter training courses, served as a second and first lieutenant, plus she has supported the company during the ISO review by updating more than 180 "preplans" on how firefighters will respond to a call at any particular structure in the company's coverage area, and has been "a crucial part" of the St. Baldrick's fundraisers, which have brought in more than
Top responders, trainers
The top 10 fire responders for 2014 were Assistant Chief
The 15 members with highest number of training hours in 2014 were
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