Garner Fire-Rescue
FY2023-2024 Hazardous Materials Program Accomplishments � Experienced an increase in hazardous condition ( 400 series ) type calls by 27.69 %. � Coded roughly 70 % of hazmat calls as natural gas or LPG leaks . � Completed required annual six hour training for employees . � Participated in Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness hosted on-site by Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service in conjunction with Garner Police Department , Garner Town Leadership , Wake County EMS , NC State Bureau of Investigation , and the Federal Railroad .
FY2023-2024 Logistics Program Accomplishments � Placed new air trailer in service . � Replaced all exterior stairs at Station 2 . � Expanded two administrative offices . � Established a Research & Development Committee . � Worked on renovations to St . Mary ' s House . � Installed new HVAC system at Station 1 . � Upgraded / replaced 8 defibrillators . � Purchased 6 new thermal imaging cameras . � Attended the FIERRO Turnout Gear Symposium . � Upgraded daily uniforms to include better quality pants , new sweatpants , and personalized job shirts . � Issued 21 new sets of turnout gear .
FY2023-2024 Community Risk Reduction Program Accomplishments � Conducted 112 community events . � Hosted annual Firemen ’ s Day Festival . � Hosted and graduated seven participants from the Citizen Fire Academy . � Partnered with Red Cross to conduct two smoke alarm canvas events impacting 323 citizens . � Provided live fire extinguisher training at six events impacting 100 citizens . � Assisted the NC Office of the State Fire Marshal with fire prevention education during the NC State
Fair . � Produced a public service announcement video showcasing the dangers of turkey fryers with the NC
Office of the State Fire Marshal . � Purchased enclosed trailer , generator , and fire extinguisher prop for community risk reduction .
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