Danville Fire Department 2008 Annual Report

The Danville Fire Department had another busy year responding to 398 calls including the 36 calls for service & assistance during the December Ice Storm.  The Danville Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Management, Highway Department, Town Welfare Officer and other Town employees showed tremendous dedication and professionalism coping with the numerous calls.  The Danville Fire Association building was utilized for an Emergency Shelter to house our townspeople during the time when the town was without electricity.

 The fluctuation of fuel prices has caused many residents to install alternative heating devices.  Please be aware that it is vital to install these units correctly and that permits are required for these installations. Permits are available at Town Hall during normal business hours.

 Part-Time FF/EMTs still man the station Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:00, with staggered shifts to cover the Town’s needs while most of our call force is at work.  Our proposed 2009 budget requests Ten (10) additional hours of P/T hours.  This will decrease the amount of hours that we only have a single FF/EMT on duty.

 Visible house numbering continues to be a problem.  Please install reflective numbers on your home and mailbox by the street.  Time is of the essence during an emergency situation.

 Seasonal Burn Permits are required for all outside burning and they are available during duty hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:00.  Once you receive you permit, you may burn outside after making a call to the station stating your intention to burn.  You will also be notified if the conditions are safe enough to have an outside fire.

 Lt. James Seaver resigned for the Danville Fire Department in March.  Jimmy started with the Department in 1993.  Jim started as a Firefighter and worked his way up to Lieutenant and Forest Fire Warden.  Jim will be sorely missed and has left a void that will be hard to fill.

 Our dedicated members work and train very hard every year to maintain a very professional Fire Department.  They are always at the ready to help the citizens and guests of the Town of Danville.  I would personally like to thank every one of them publicly for their dedicated service. 

In closing I would ask the voters to support the Town Budget and related Warrant Articles.  “Help us – Help you.”  Have a safe and healthy 2009.

 Respectfully submitted

Steven J. Woitkun, Chief