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Safety : Fire Department : Fire Operations
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Fire Operations consists of 3 shifts of 51 firefighters, who work
24-hour rotations and report to the Assistant Chief. Each shift
consists of a Shift Commander, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Driver Engineers
and 10 Firefighter/paramedics. They man two engines, a quint-aerial/ladder
truck and two ALS ambulances, which are always available for emergencies.
Engines respond to all first aid calls to enhance available manpower
and treatment.
The function of the Hurst Fire Department involves more than just
responding to and extinguishing fire. Some of their daily activities
include:
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• Fire Hazard Inspections
• Medical Response
• Fire Safety Education
• Training
• Smoke Detector Inspections
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• High Angle Rescue
• Hazardous Material Response
• Swift Water Rescue
• Bomb/Arson Response
• Trench Rescue
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