Fire Department
What Does the Fire Department Do?
The fire department is a public agency responsible for responding to emergency situations involving fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and other types of emergencies. Their main roles and responsibilities include:
1. Firefighting: The fire department's primary duty is to extinguish and control fires. They deploy firefighters and equipment to the scene of the fire, assess the situation, and use their skills and equipment to suppress the fire and rescue individuals if necessary.
2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Many fire departments also provide emergency medical services. They respond to medical emergencies such as heart attacks, accidents, and injuries. Firefighters who are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics provide medical assistance, administer first aid, and transport patients to medical facilities.
3. Search and Rescue: Fire departments are often involved in search and rescue operations. This includes rescuing individuals from dangerous situations such as building collapses, confined spaces, or water-related emergencies.
4. Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response: When hazardous materials are involved in incidents, fire departments have specialized teams trained to handle and mitigate the risks associated with hazardous substances. They identify, contain, and neutralize hazardous materials, ensuring public safety and minimizing environmental damage.
5. Fire Prevention: Fire departments play a crucial role in preventing fires and promoting fire safety. They conduct regular inspections of buildings, enforce fire codes and regulations, educate the public on fire safety measures, and provide information about fire prevention and preparedness.
6. Public Education: Fire departments often engage in community outreach programs to educate the public about fire safety, including fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and how to respond during fire incidents. They conduct school visits, distribute educational materials, and hold public demonstrations to raise awareness and reduce the occurrence of fires.
7. Incident Command: During emergencies, the fire department takes charge of coordinating and managing the incident. They establish command structures, deploy resources, and coordinate with other emergency response agencies to ensure an effective and efficient response to the situation.
Overall, the fire department's main goal is to protect lives, property, and the environment by responding to emergencies, preventing fires, and providing essential emergency services to the community.
The Fennville Area Fire Department is comprised of the City of Fennville and the southern half of Manlius Township. The fire department is governed by a shared agreement between the two entities and a fire board comprised of representatives from those entities.
1. Firefighting: The fire department's primary duty is to extinguish and control fires. They deploy firefighters and equipment to the scene of the fire, assess the situation, and use their skills and equipment to suppress the fire and rescue individuals if necessary.
2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Many fire departments also provide emergency medical services. They respond to medical emergencies such as heart attacks, accidents, and injuries. Firefighters who are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics provide medical assistance, administer first aid, and transport patients to medical facilities.
3. Search and Rescue: Fire departments are often involved in search and rescue operations. This includes rescuing individuals from dangerous situations such as building collapses, confined spaces, or water-related emergencies.
4. Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response: When hazardous materials are involved in incidents, fire departments have specialized teams trained to handle and mitigate the risks associated with hazardous substances. They identify, contain, and neutralize hazardous materials, ensuring public safety and minimizing environmental damage.
5. Fire Prevention: Fire departments play a crucial role in preventing fires and promoting fire safety. They conduct regular inspections of buildings, enforce fire codes and regulations, educate the public on fire safety measures, and provide information about fire prevention and preparedness.
6. Public Education: Fire departments often engage in community outreach programs to educate the public about fire safety, including fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and how to respond during fire incidents. They conduct school visits, distribute educational materials, and hold public demonstrations to raise awareness and reduce the occurrence of fires.
7. Incident Command: During emergencies, the fire department takes charge of coordinating and managing the incident. They establish command structures, deploy resources, and coordinate with other emergency response agencies to ensure an effective and efficient response to the situation.
Overall, the fire department's main goal is to protect lives, property, and the environment by responding to emergencies, preventing fires, and providing essential emergency services to the community.
The Fennville Area Fire Department is comprised of the City of Fennville and the southern half of Manlius Township. The fire department is governed by a shared agreement between the two entities and a fire board comprised of representatives from those entities.
Fire Board
The Fire Board is made up of three members who supervise the Fennville Area Fire Department, a collaborative effort between the City of Fennville and Manlius Township. Each municipality has a representative on the board, and in odd years Manlius Township provides the third representative, and in even years the City provides the third representative. The Fire Board approves purchases of fire equipment and supervises the firefighters and Fire Chief.