Fire Department

1999-2000 Annual Report

Mission Statement

• Provide firefighting services for the residents of, and visitors to, Grosse Ile, Michigan.
• Provide basic emergency medical services for the residents of, and visitors to, Grosse Ile, Michigan.
• Cooperate with the fire departments of the Downriver Mutual Assistance Pact in the performance of their responsibilities.
• Instruct members of the association in proper firefighting and emergency medical care procedure; study and improve the firefighting and emergency medical care capabilities of its members.
• Provide educational programs to the residents of Grosse Ile concerning the causes and prevention of fires and proper fire safety procedures.
• Collect and disseminate information concerning the causes of fire.
• Cultivate friendship and social contact among its members and promote and hold various social events.
• Solicit, receive, hold, invest and disburse donations, gifts, bequests and other funds for the purposes of the Goodfellow Association.
• Assist in the care, support and maintenance of indigent persons and families and undertake such other charitable activities consistent with this purpose.
• Otherwise promote the general welfare of the residents of Grosse Ile.
• Do all other lawful things consistent with the purpose of this association.

Goals and Objectives

• Our goal of providing a fire safe community is never ending.
• A major upgrade in emergency medical service is planned for fall of 2000.
• The department has been training to become "specialist" level emergency technicians. This upgrade will enable the emergency crews to administer IV's to critical care patients.

Year in Review, 1999

The first and foremost event of the year was the appointment of a new fire chief. Duncan Murdock, jr. was sworn in on May 20, 1999. He had been at the helm since March 5, 1999, after Kenneth Fisher retired.

• The order of a new rescue/crash scene truck for the year 2000 was completed.
• The jaws of life tools were totally upgraded to meet more stringent requirements.
• The disaster plan for the township was completed and adopted.
• Bids were accepted for a new fire marshal vehicle to be purchased in 2000.
• Cardiac defibrillator units are now in both ambulances.
• New fire alarm systems were installed in three local churches.
• The Knox Box security system was implemented and completed in 1999, which covers 42 locations in occupancies over 10,000 sq. ft.
• A laptop computer was ordered to aid in water supply/hydrant/address location. This computer can be utilized to determine the layout of schools, churches and larger buildings on the island in the event of a fire.
• The development of a water/ice rescue team and equipment trailer has been put in place.
• Fire Prevention Week will be Oct. 1 - 7, 2000. This has been a huge success each year, as nearly 500 visitors attend the evening event. Many fire exhibits, handouts and the Fire Safety Smoke House are made available. The open house has proven to be very popular among residents, as it is an evening out with the family, providing educational benefits close to home.

1999-2000 Annual Report

1999-2000 Annual Report

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