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FIRE TRAINING DIVISION
Responsible
for orientation and training of new personnel
as well as continuing education and raining
for line personnel.
Training
consist of:
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New
personnel go through 12 weeks of training
(480 hours) in which they become certified
First Responders and Georgia State certified
firefighters. |
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Hands-on
training in several rescue techniques, such
as: High Angle Rescue, Confined Space, Vehicle
Extrication and AED Certification. |
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Coordinate
the burning of depilated housing. |
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Conduct
Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) training
classes. |
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Conduct
Defensive Driving in conjunction with Central
Georgia Technical College (CGTC) |
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Coordinate
activities of the USAR Team (Urban Search
& Rescue) |
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Maintain
all ISO records. |
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Coordinate
Smoke Detector Grants and programs in conjunction
with Georgia Division of Public Health. |
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Coordinate
community CPR through classes held in conjunction
with American Red Cross. |
FIRE
SAFETY EDUCATION
Our Fire Safety Education Program is instrument
in educating all members of our community in
the
importance of fire safety. Our Fire Safety Educator
is responsible for programs in the community
such
as: Smoke Detector and Community Education
Program which includes visiting local Personal
Care Homes, Nursing Houses and Housing Authority
residents to teach and promote fire safety.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
In conjunction with the American Red Cross,
we offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) to the general public. We train on an
average of 1,500 people per year in this life-saving
skill. We also offer as a public service, free
blood pressure and diabetes screening at any
of our 19 fire stations.
RATED
CLASS 1
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department provides
full-time, paid, professional fire protection
and educational services for the City of Macon
and Bibb County. This department has earned
the rating of “Class 1” rating
in the City of Macon and a “Class 3”
rating in Bibb County by the Insurance Services
Organization (I.S.O.). There are less than 40
fire departments with this rating in the nation.
This rating allows for very low homeowner insurance
premiums for city and county residents.
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THERMAL
IMAGING CAMERA FUND
This department is earnestly working with public and private
partnerships to raise funds to purchase Thermal Imaging
Cameras. This device is the latest in search and rescue
technology and has saved hundreds of lives since implemented
in the fire service.
Facts
about Thermal Imaging Cameras:
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Size
up – Thermal imagers allow firefighters to
fid the source of the fire quickly; helping them save
lives and limit property damage. |
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Search
& Rescue – Thermal imagers enable fire
officials to identify hazards, manage personnel accountability,
identify emergency aggress points and evaluate structural
integrity. |
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Ventilation
– Firefighters can safely identify a4reas of extreme
heat, so they can be ventilated, reducing the chances
of back draft or flashover. |
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Overhaul
– After the fire has been extinguished, firefighters
can scan the fire ground in seconds to locate hot spots
that might re-ignite. Using a thermal imager, overhaul
can be done in 75% less time. |
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Haz-Mat
– Firefighters can identify sources and movement
of contaminants and determine liquid levels in containers.
This helps them to manage hazardous materials spills
and other incidents more efficiently. |
You
can play a vital role in helping save lives and property
by donating to: Life Lens, our Thermal Imaging Camera Fund.
We have established a 501©3 (Non-Profit Account) through
the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Please send
your tax-deductible donation to the Community Foundation
of Central Georgia, Attn: Life Lens Fund, 301 Mulberry Street,
Macon, Georgia 31201. Please make check payable to: Life
Lens Fund.
Your
generosity and kindness is appreciated not only by this
department, but also by the citizens of Macon and Bibb County.
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