Eagar Fire Department

Each year on the Fourth of July, a pancake breakfast is held, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the department. The breakfast is held prior to the annual parade, at the Fire Station adjacent to Ramsey Park. The breakfast is open to residents and visitors who wish to support the efforts of the Volunteer Department.

Programs

The Eagar Fire Department runs a variety of programs to assist the community through safety education and prevention. The Youth Cadet Program provides an opportunity for student wishing to learn more about firefighting.

Click here to download a copy of the Town of Eagar Burn Permit. (Requires the Adobe Acrobat^© reader, which can also be downloaded for free.)

Click here to download a copy of the Eagar Fire Department Application for Membership form (Requires the Adobe Acrobat^© reader, which can also be downloaded for free.)

Click here to download a copy of the Prescribed Burn Request form (Requires the Adobe Acrobat^© reader, which can also be downloaded for free.)

2008 YEAR IN REVIEW
EAGAR FIRE DEPARTMENT 

The fire department responded to 278 incidents for the year.  The department has 5 full time personnel and 25 volunteers for providing emergency response in and out of the community.  Our average response time in town is 4 to 6 minutes from the time the alarm is received and the fire department is on scene.

The department issued 228 burn permits and no escape fires occurred from burns on those individuals that obtained a burn permits.  Prior to burn permits being in place, the department responded to an average of 20 to 24 escaped debris burns a year.  Since putting burn permits into effect we have had only 4 escaped debris burns in the last 3 years.

Sixteen control burns were conducted by the fire department, for reduction of hazardous fuels.

With the addition of the new water tank on the east side of town and upgrades of the water lines on main street and butler, this has greatly increased our available water flow for fire fighting within certain zones of town.

Our wildland fire fighting engine crew responded to several large wildland fires this past year, one in California, one in New Mexico and 5 in Arizona.  The fire department brought in $103,972 from supporting out of area fires this past year.

Members of the department retrofitted a newer support truck with cabinets and equipment that was built or transferred from the old support truck.  The support truck provides breathable air and rehab of our fire fighters on the incident scene.

We received a new set of extrication tools from an Arizona governor’s highway grant.  The total amount of the equipment was $22,543.

In March we sent an Engine and crew to Phoenix for support of the Fire Service Day.

Personnel from the department completed GPS,ing the roads within the town to finalize the town road map.

In October an open house was held in observance of Fire Prevention week and hot dogs, refreshments and fire prevention demonstrations were done.

Halloween was a success; we served 1000 hot dogs with hot chocolate and coffee to all the ghosts, goblins and parents.

The members of the Eagar Fire Department are using $9,000, earned from fundraisers over the last several years to purchase equipment for the department.

At the end of the year, one of our full time fire fighters, Dean Walker, left to attend the Arizona Police Academy to become a police officer with the Town of Eagar.  This position will not be filled at this time until budgets improve for the town.

This past year the members of the department donated $1,000 for Ramsey park completion, $500 to the White Mountain Cloth a Child program and $100 to the Apache County Patchers Club.

The light parade provided an opportunity for the members to enjoy a team building session in designing and constructing the parade entry this year.  We received the Chamber choice award for the entry. 

Ramsey Park

 The Ramsey Park improvement project was completed this past year.  We want to thank all of you that donated to our fundraisers at the park to help complete the project.  The fundraisers brought in around $7,000 for material to complete the park.  The park is being well utilized by the citizens of Eagar, both young and older.  Knock on wood but we have had very little vandalism in the park this past year and most people are picking up after themselves and using the garbage containers.  Thank you for helping us keep a nice facility for all to enjoy.

This past year we had 42 park rentals that brought in $1,325 for the park.  With the new improvements in the park it has become a popular spot for family reunions, weddings, retirement parties and birthday parties.

The Gazebo has hosted two weddings this past year.

The following is a partial list of things accomplished within the park:

1.      Trimming of trees within the skate park.

2.      Planting of flowers and trees within the park.

3.      Installing sprinkler systems and planting of grass around the ramadas

4.      Obtaining and placing accent rocks around the area.

5.      Grills installed or replaced around the ramadas

6.      A new Ramsey Memorial Park sign installed.

7.      Garbage cans painted and installed at the Ramadas.  White Mountain Fuels donated the barrels.

8.      A sand pile was established for the kids to play in.

9.      Two horseshoe pits were constructed just to the north of the gazebo.

10.  A future Ramada pad was constructed to the northeast of the gazebo and near the horseshoe pits.

11.   A sidewalk and bridge was constructed from the gazebo to the main park-walking path.  The kids love riding their bikes over the bridge.

12.   Constructed a pole fence, from materials off the national forest, by the gazebo.

New Fire Equipment

Engine 1

After almost 20 years of service, Engines 3 & 4 have been supplemented with one of Eagar Fire's newest additions.   Engine 1 was added to the fleet November 23, 2003.  Purchased from First In out of Phoenix, Engine 1 was built by Pierce on a Kenworth chassis, is power by a diesel engine with an automatic transmission and  uses a Waterous single stage pump.

Engine 1 has the capacity to seat 5 firefighters, 4 of which are able to don their SCBA's (air packs) directly from their seats in the truck and be ready to go right to work at the fire scene.  This and a 1000 gallon water tank with an internal foam system and the ability to pump up to 1250 gallons per minute allows Engine 1 provide a tremendous punch on the fire ground.

Engine 7

Eagar's first Rescue vehicle was a donated Chevy truck that was modified and equipped by the members of the fire department.  It served our community for over 7 years providing response to motor vehicle accidents and assists on medical calls with the ambulance service.

Engine 7 was added to the fleet shortly after Engine 1 and was made possible by FEMA fire grant funding.

Engine 7 is considered a mini-pumper.  Built on a Ford 550 4x4 chassis, manufactured by E-One, E7 can carry 300 gallon of water supplemented by a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) and able to pump up to 150 gallons per minute.  E7 can carry 4 firefighter, with 2 able to don their SCBA's directly from their seats.

E7 has a three fold mission - Fast attack structure engine, motor vehicle accident rescue, and wild land firefighting.

Fire Tips

House Numbers

It is difficult for emergency vehicles, utility trucks, postal and delivery trucks to find homes and businesses whose address numbers are not properly posted.  Firefighters, emergency vehicles and personnel may need to find you home quickly should an emergency occur.

Your street name and number should be printed in letters and numbers that are no less than 4" tall, in a contrasting.  They should be visible from all directions of travel for at least 150 feet.  encourage family and neighbors to post their house numbers, too.

If your home or business is set back from the street or road, post your address at the entrance of your driveway.  In situations where more than one home is accessed off a single driveway, all addresses should be posted at the street and each appropriate intersection along the driveway.

House numbers can be posted . . .

directly on your house, business or garage,
by the street, or on a post or sign made of fire resistant material,
on the mailbox,
on the curb,
or anywhere they can be easily seen from the road.

A clearly posted house number can save precious time should an emergency occur! To check for your 911 assigned address, call 333-4128 ext. 230 and have your phone number available!

Smoke Alarms

Be sure to check your smoke alarms and change the batteries on a regular basis.  Check your smoke alarms on the first of each month.  If you are not sure how to check them, please call the Fire Department (333-4363) for assistance.   Use New Years Day and The 4th of July as easy days to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries.  This ensures that the batteries are changed once every 6 months.  for more on line information, click here.  Check the Smoke Alarm link above for some fun and helpful information, also.

WINTER FIRES
Life Saving Tips

DID YOU KNOW?

Eighty percent of all fire deaths occur in the home.

Electrical fires are a special concern during the winter months which call for more indoor activities and increases in lighting, heating and appliance safety.

Deaths caused by winter fires are particularly avoidable.

DHS' READY CAMPAIGN AND 2,700+ COALITION MEMBERS URGE AMERICANS TO PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES DURING FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign (www.ready.gov) is sponsoring the fifth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September with support from more than 2,700 NPM coalition members, the largest amount to date.  NPM coalition members, consisting of national, regional, state, and local organizations, will combine efforts throughout the month of September to encourage all Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies before they happen.

"National Preparedness Month is an important reminder about each American's civic responsibility to prepare for emergencies," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. "Those with the capacity and wherewithal to help themselves must do so in advance, so that in the event of an emergency, responders can first assist those who are unable to tend to themselves. From wildfires and earthquakes in California, to hurricanes and tropical storms along the Gulf Coast, to flooding in the Midwest, recent events remind us more than ever that we must prepare ourselves and our families for a disaster.  This is the time, each year, when every American should ask the question, 'Am I ready?'" 

The Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps (www.citizencorps.gov) are encouraging individuals across the nation to take important preparedness steps that will greatly improve their ability to survive and recover from all types of emergencies, whether natural or man-made.  These steps include getting an emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan, becoming informed about the different emergencies that may affect them, and getting involved in community preparedness and response efforts.

NPM coalition members are encouraging Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities by hosting events such as seminars, fairs, community outreach events, workshops, webinars, and trainings.  For a complete list of events, please visit www.ready.gov.

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joseph I. Lieberman and Ranking Member Susan M. Collins, along with House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson and Ranking Member Peter T. King, will serve as honorary Congressional Co-Chairs of NPM 2008. They will lead the effort to increase public awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness on Capitol Hill and throughout the country.

For more information on the Ready Campaign and NPM, please visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov. Individuals can also call 1-800-BE-READY or 1-888-SE-LISTO for more emergency preparedness information. 

February 2008 marked the Ready Campaign's fifth year at the Department of Homeland Security. Launched in 2003 in partnership with The Advertising Council, Ready is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. It has proven to be one of the most successful campaigns in Ad Council''s more than 65-year history. Since its launch, the campaign has generated more than $756.5 million in donated media support. Individuals interested in more information about family, business and community preparedness can visit www.ready.gov.

Fire Department Contact Information

In an emergency, please dial 911

Telephone

928-333-4363

FAX

928-333-0924

Fire Station address

111 N. Butler

Postal address

P.O. Box 1300
Eagar, Arizona 85925

Electronic mail

General Information: info@eagar.com