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2009
EFD Capital Purchases for 2009 announced:
1. Ford F-250 Utility/Snowplow Pick-Up Truck
2. New EMS Rescue Ford E-450/Braun to replace 2000 Freightliner (Rescue 1)
3. Massimo Rad 57 Pulse Ox/ COHb units (FEMA Grant)
4. Ward No-Smoke Diesel Exhaust filter systems for all diesel apparatus (FEMA Grant)
5. Medtronic Lifpak 1000 AED's for fire apparatus
6. Replacement of dormitory mattresses
EFD Statistics for 2008: Fire Runs: 1,360 EMS Runs: 5,586 Combined Total 6,946
This year was a very busy year for our members here are some more statistics:
Nearly 10,000 training hours were logged, 6 civilians were injured by fire, 16 Firefighters were injured, and 1 civilian died from fire. The overall estimated fire loss for 2008 was over $1.5 million, nearly half of which occurred during the month of December alone.
These loss statistics would surely be much higher were it not for the aggressive efforts of our suppression personnel.
1355 fire inspections were completed by in-service fire companies and the FPB conducted 2,614 inspections.
Station 3 was the busiest station, overall.
Rescue 2 was the busiest Rescue logging 2,089 runs.
2008
Our members again recognized by Cleveland Clinic Regional EMS Department for the second year in a row: This year's awards ceremony took place in April 2008 at South Pointe Hospital. Receiving awards were: Lt. Bryan Banning, FF Greg Ivanovics, FF Mike Retallick, FF T.P. O'Donnell, FF Lanning, and FF Swope. Their efforts to resuscitate a man who was suffered a severe electrical shock while at work were recognized with the 2007 Excellence In Professional Standards Award. Lt. Jay Northup was awarded for his bravery in a successful rescue of a civilian who would surely have succumbed to a fire in his apartment. 2007 Heroism and Bravery Award. Pics Here
On January 25, 2008, in the 25th round, the FEMA FIRE-ACT Assistance to Firefighters Grant program awarded the EFD $59,161.00. This money is earmarked for "Operations and Safety". The amount has been decreased by the federal government by $12,000 to $47,161.00. The money will be used to enhance our interoperability with our mutual aid partners by purchasing radios. A new fixed air cascade/compressor will be purchased for refilling SCBA.
Unofficial 2007 Year End Report of our Fire Department:
In 2007 we again responded to over 6700 calls, and the upward trend over the
past decade may be stabilizing. While that may be good news to some, overall
fire-loss was well in excess of $1.1 million dollars. Unfortunately, one civilian life was lost
due to fire. This number would surely be higher if not for our aggressive efforts and effective rescues. We continue to operate with insufficient
staffing (16 members on duty daily) and increased responsibility.
Fire prevention work, although the benefits are less tangible, is also saving civilian lives and making our job safer. 27 Firefighters sustained injuries in the course of their duties, and 11 civilians were injured due to fire. The majority of our fires started in the kitchen, and over 75% of our CO alarm runs had confirmed carbon monoxide present.
The 80 members of our department logged almost 10,000 training hours.
2007
Special thanks to Pennie and Vince Riha we are now able to present "A Brief History of the Euclid Fire Department". more
Officer George Brentar was killed in the line of duty on October 10, 2007 view his tribute page at euclidpd.org, Officer Down Memorial Page - Please post your reflections
2007 Local 337 Golf Outing a Success more, photos
The Annual Local 337 reverse raffle was held on Friday March 30 at the Croatian Hall in Eastlake. A great time was had by all! Special thanks to Eric Patterson who coordinated the event and all those who helped by selling tickets and managing sideboards. Thanks to Dan Wojtila and the Grand Avenue Band for the entertainment. Photo Gallery HERE
EFD Clothing Specs here (MS Word)
2006
Photo Gallery for DJUNK retirement party here
The new E-2 arrived on 7/3/06 and is currently in service at Station 2.
It is a KME Predator with a 2000 GPM Hale pump, 500 gallon water tank, and a Cummins/Allison drive-train. This truck represents the city's first purchase of a fire apparatus since 1998 and will enable the 1990 Pierce Arrow (111,000+ miles) to serve as a back-up ridding the department of the dilapidated E-6 a 1981 Sutphen pumper with an open rear cab. The jaws and other heavy rescue gear have been moved from L-1 at Station 1 to E-2. photo gallery & specs. Thank you to all who made this purchase possible including the Fire Administration, City Administration and Council, and the members of L-337 who put in the time to research and plan the purchase.
New Reirement Health Savings Plan Info. here
Health Care/125 Plan Links here