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Department News

 

Retirement Dinner

         The 2006 Retirement and Awards Dinner was held in April. The Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter Andy Mallow. Andy is the President of the FBA and Sergeant-at-Arms for the Union. Andy has done several projects to benefit the body on his own time and spends countless hours handling Union business and preparing for contract negotiations. The Edward Kelly Award for a civilian in a life saving act was presented to Station #3 neighbor Russell Hartman. While walking home the night of Jan. 19th, Rusty found the house at 711 Casey St. on fire. Acting quickly he went to all the doors and windows ensuring that all the occupants woke up and escaped safely. His actions undoubtedly saved the lives of everyone inside.

              Retirees honored were Lt. Greg Zahorian, a 20 year veteran who was injured in the line of duty, and Captain Mark Dolan also with 20 years on the job. We wish them both good luck in retirement.

 

New Engine Delivered

              EFD's newest piece of apparatus was delivered in January and put in service in March. The $235,000 pumper was built by  Rosenbauer /Central States in South Dakota on a chassis from Spartan Motors. It has all of the tools required to fight fires in the city and handle several other types of emergencies like 750 gallons of water, a 1500 gpm pump, over 2300 feet of hose, a portable hydraulic rescue tool, EMS and water rescue equipment, ladders and hand tools.