Also, each individual piece of equipment check or maintenance is documented and recorded. Most reports take 15–30 minutes to complete. Reporting / Documentation – Firefighters must document each event they respond to, no matter how big or small. Firefighters undergo a battery of exams and self fitness assessments, and physicals to help ensure that we remain healthy from year to year.Įquipment Testing – Individual companies inspect and test all of the fire hydrants and every linear foot the fire hoses throughout the year to ensure that they are prepared to fight fires. Physical Training – Leander firefighters must work out for 1 hour each shift.
These talks cover many topics such as: babysitting safety, exit drills in the home, wildfire safety, fire prevention, and using a fire extinguisher. Public Outreach – Firefighters often provide station tours for the public or speak at special events. The new fire station in Barrie houses a 10-truck apparatus bay, 24-hour communications centre and dispatch area, emergency operations centre training and. The Colorado Springs Fire Department currently includes 22 fire stations that serve our communityPlease view the map below to see where our stations are located. We also take care of small maintenance issues such as painting. Firefighters sweep, mop, throw out the trash, dust, wash linens and windows, and clean the fire trucks. The stations and trucks are viewed as the citizens property which the firefighters are responsible for maintaining and caring for. Housework – Firefighters also address “house work.” Leander firefighters live at the stations 24 hours it is their second home. Firefighters train as a department 3 days a week, and with their individual companies every shift. The LFD Training Division makes sure that firefighters keep up with Medical, Fire, Special Operations, and other trainings. Planning and Training – Firefighters are constantly training and learning and practicing. Although they do not fix major mechanical problems with the fire engines, the firefighters often do minor repairs. Preparation – When a firefighter arrives at the station for a shift, their first priority is to check the trucks and personal protective equipment and get ready for the next call.