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Fire Department |
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Fire Chief Don
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Our Mission |
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Fire Station
No. 1 |
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The
Lawrenceburg Fire Department operates two
fire stations in the City of Lawrenceburg
and has 28 full-time staff members on
three shifts.
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Fire Station
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Hazardous
Material Operation |
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Fire
Chief Don Kelley says, "The mission of the
Lawrenceburg Fire Department is to protect lives,
property, and the environment of Lawrenceburg, and
if requested, Lawrence and surrounding counties. |
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"This
includes extinguishing and investigating hostile
fires, enforcing fire codes, presenting life
safety education programs, rescuing persons in
danger, controlling hazardous materials incidents,
mitigating the effects of natural disasters, and
providing first responder services to people
experiencing potential life-threatening medical
emergencies. |
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"In
performing our daily tasks and while on
emergency incidents, we will always be
professional and courteous to each other,
the persons we are assisting, and the
public in general. In pursuing our
mission, we commit to these guiding
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To
always treat our citizens with courtesy
and respect
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To
work towards improving the quality of
service that we provide through the
highest quality training available
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To
take personal responsibility in attaining
organizational goals and pride in our work
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"On
behalf of the entire department,
'Thank-you' for the privilege of serving
you." |
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Statistics
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Lawrenceburg Fire Department Incidents
(2005) |
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Fires |
68 |
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Explosions |
2 |
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False
Alarms |
107 |
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Hazardous
Conditions |
214 |
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Rescue/EMS |
954 |
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Service |
319 |
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Other |
89 |
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Total
Incidents |
1753 |
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Fire Prevention |
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The
Lawrenceburg Fire Department offers a complete
Fire Prevention Program as a community service.
Firefighters bring fire trucks and equipment to
pre-schools and elementary schools throughout
Lawrence County. The department also meets with
local senior citizens' groups to emphasize use of
smoke detectors and other fire safety tips.
Meet
Sparky!
Sparky is the fire prevention mascot of the
Lawrenceburg Fire Department. A remote control
Dalmatian in a bright red miniature fire truck,
Sparky helps teach children about fire safety.
Sparky can blink his eyes, talk, move his head,
drive his fire truck around, flash the lights and
run the siren, and even spray water!
Chief Don Kelley says, "We teach students to avoid
dangerous situations; for example, by not playing
with matches. Then we tell them what to do if
there is smoke or fire present - to find an adult,
crawl out of a smoky room, stop, drop, and roll,
and go to the family meeting place.
"We also want children to know that fire fighters
are there to help them. Many youngsters are afraid
when they see a fireman in all his bulky gear,
wearing a mask and helmet. They want to run and
hide. But we teach them that the fireman's gear
helps him carry them to safety out of a smoky or
burning house. Sparky and his red fire truck
reinforce this training. With a little help from a
fire fighter, he can ask the kids questions to
make sure they understand what to do. Plus, he's
just a whole lot of fun, and schoolchildren can't
wait to see what he'll do next! This makes the
fire safety program exciting and keeps their
interest."
Any school or community club across Lawrence
County can sign up for a visit from Sparky.
Contact the Fire Department at 762-7327 or
762-9046. |
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CPR Training |
The
Lawrenceburg Fire Department provides CPR training
using Red Cro ss curriculum. All City firefighters
are EMT (Emergency Medical Training) Certified.
This enables them to provide initial emergency
medical care at the scene of a fire or accident.
Many also have training and certification to teach
First Aid/CPR courses.
Participants in these courses learn how to give
CPR in case a victim's heart or breathing stops.
The Fire Department has equipment, including
dummies, which allows hands-on instruction.
Students also learn how to control bleeding and
apply bandages, plus proper handling of patients.
Interested in organizing a First Aid/CPR class?
Call the Lawrenceburg Fire Department at 762-9046. |
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Safety Tips |
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Remember to change filters in central heating
units, keep furniture away from wall heaters, and
make sure smoke detectors have fresh batteries.
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fire safety reminders:
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Electricity: when replacing light bulbs, don't
exceed wattage recommendations.
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Fire
extinguishers: keep one on each floor of your
house, and make sure they're charged.
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Smoke
detectors: place one on every level of your
home, and replace batteries regularly.
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Halogen floor lamps: keep fabrics away from
these hot-burning bulbs.
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Kitchen safety: never open an oven door if you
see flames, and turn panhandles inward.
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Smoking safety: never smoke in bed; keep matches
and lighters away from children.
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Space
heaters: never leave them on while sleeping, and
keep away from flammables.
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Dryer
vents: clean lint from your vent and hose
regularly.
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Wood/coal stoves: check for creosote build-up,
and don't overload the stove.
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Furnace: have your heating system inspected
annually.
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Fireplace: keep the fireplace and chimney clean,
and use a screen to catch embers.
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Escape
plan: plan two ways out of each room; practice
evacuation with your family.
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Community Pride |
She
rolled into Lawrenceburg on September 25, 1928.
Resplendent in a coat of cherry red with gold leaf
accents, she was the hottest thing that this town
had ever seen.
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was Lawrenceburg's first new fire engine, helping
City fire fighters save many a life and many a
home. She is fondly known as Old Huldie. Years of
service have taken their toll, and Old Huldie is
now receiving a major facelift.
Fire
fighters and the community have raised funds to
have Old Huldie restored - engine work, sanding &
painting, the works - to her original mint
condition. Lawrenceburg Fire Chief Don Kelley
says, "Old Huldie is a symbol of pride for our
community. We cherish our heritage and revere our
old-time fire fighters as local heroes. What
better way to honor them than to restore Old
Huldie?"
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vintage fire engine will be housed at Fire Station
No. 2 in Lawrenceburg. She will make appearances
in local parades and be the official carrier of
Santa Claus in the annual Christmas Parade. |
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Contact Information |
Contact the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, Monday -
Friday, from 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., at 762-9046.
In case of emergency/fire, dial 911. |
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