Operational Priorities
1. Emergency Response
2. Operational Readiness
3. Training
4. Mental and Physical Fitness
5. Support Activities
Battalion Chiefs – Three Battalion Chiefs manage all emergency operations and training. The Emergency Operations Division provides emergency response to any emergency that threatens life or property, including fire suppression, technical rescue, medical first response and paramedic ambulance transport services.
Thirty-seven 24-hour Emergency Personnel, Three Fire Stations
Personnel hold either EMT/I.V. Technician (9) or EMT/Paramedic (25) certification in addition to extensive fire and rescue training. Fire Captains, in addition to supervision of emergency crews, are assigned an area of administrative responsibility.
“A” Shift – 13 personnel. Kevin Bergstrom, Greg Payne, & Kevin West, Fire Captains. Captain Bergstrom is the Safety Officer and chair of the department grant committee. Captain Payne is assigned responsibility for managing portable equipment, maintenance and testing.
“B” Shift – 12 personnel. Chuck Bettis & Kevin Villines, Fire Captains. Captain Villines is assigned responsibility for Entry Level testing.
“C” Shift – 12 personnel. Brooks Cooper, & Greg Weisser, Fire Captains. Captain Cooper is assigned responsibility for department apparatus. Captain Weisser oversees facility maintenance and also teaches CPR and First Aid classes.
