R99-174 AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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. � APPENDIX A The City of Decatur has seven fire stations. There are 113 full time paid fire fighters serving in the Decatur Fire Department. The City of Decatur has 19 pieces of fire apparatus. The type of fire apparatus are: a. 8 fire engines b. 3 aerial trucks which include, 1-100' aerial platform and 2-75' quints. c. 1 medium rescue truck d. 7 utility vehicles The Decatur Fire Department functions at the EMT-I (Intermediate) level for EMS calls. This means that our EMT-I's can intubate, start IV's, give breathing treatments and certain medications required in medical emergencies. The Fire Department has 105 personnel trained to at least the EMT Basic level. Of these individuals 50 are EMT-I's. Some special services which the Fire Department provides are: All fire fighters are trained to at least the Hazardous Materials First Responder/Operations level (defensive mode). All of our fire officers are trained to the Hazardous Materials Incident Command level. The Fire Department personnel are all trained in Confined Space Rescue. The Fire Department has personnel trained in Roadway Extrication, High Angle Rescue, Trench Rescue, Water Rescue, Vertical Rescue and Farm Machinery Extrication. Because the Decatur Fire Department works a 24 hour shift we can have individuals with these specialties respond immediately to an incident. All fire fighters are trained as Fire Apparatus Engineers to insure safety at the scene and while responding to and from emergencies. The Decatur Fire Department has instructors that can teach all of these certifications and specialties. The Decatur Fire Department is re-establishing it's training academy and facilities. This will assist other departments in becoming more proficient with their training. The Decatur Fire Department has individuals trained in cause and origin. We also have individuals certified as Fire and Arson Investigators. These individuals are available 24 hours a day. The Fire Prevention Division has individuals trained to handle Juvenile Firesetters and to work with all age groups regarding fire prevention and safety.