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The Fire Department consists of 1 paid Fire Chief , 1 Assistant Fire Chief and 45
paid on call fire fighter volunteers.
see also:
Equipment
Outdoor Burning
The Department responds to a variety of types of
calls including: Fire calls, Auto Extrication calls,
Confined Space Rescue calls, Medical First Responder
calls, and High Angle Rescue calls. As well, members
of the Department are training in response techniques
for Hazardous Material Spill calls.
Becoming a firefighter requires a firm commitment
of time and energy. Fire practices are held weekly on
Wednesday night and attendance is required. All firefighters
are expected to embark on a rigorous, self-motivated
training program in all aspects of the job. Some of
the courses taken by current members of the department
include Ropes and Knots, Safety, Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus, Hose and Fire Streams, Ladders, Confined
Space Rescue, Rappelling, and High Angle Rescue.
To become a fire fighter in the City of Grand
Forks one must apply to the Fire Chief. Applicants will
be required to take a physical fitness test and undergo
an interview to determine suitability. For more information
on these requirements contact the Fire Chief at 442-8266
or by email.
| Blair MacGregor |
Fire Chief |
| Dale Heriot |
Deputy Fire Chief |
Equipment:
(click
on a vehicle to view)
E-1
1993 Emergency 1 Superior 1050 GPM Pumper with
50 ft. Ladder
Carries 450 gal of water and has seating for 8 fire
fighters
E-2
1976 SMI Firemaster Foam Boss Airport Crash
Truck
Carries 1000 gal of water & 170 gal of foam
E-3
1997 Emergency 1 Superior 1050 GPM Pumper
Carries 650 gal of water and has seating for 8 fire
fighters
E-4
1977 Ford Thibault 840 GPM Pumper
Carries 750 gal of water and has seating for 6 fire
fighters
T-6
1979 Chev 1 ton utility truck
Used for carrying dirty hose and equipment
R-1
1978 Chev 1 ton X Mini-bus
Carries rescue equipment including "Jaws of Life"
Fire Chief's Truck:
Information
on outdoor burning
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