FIRE DEPARTMENT SEEKS ACQUISITION OF 75 FT AERIAL APPARATUS

For the Grayson Fire Department, the quest to replace its 1974- 85 foot Snorkle truck seems to have come near an end as it appears this 1988 Pierce Arrow 75' stick Aerial may soon call Grayson home. The apparatus was recently replaced by a department in Greenwood, IN, just a few miles south of Indianapolis. "The purchase price is not being disclosed at this time, however it is less than $100,000", according to Asst Chief Duane Suttles, who also serves on the Grayson City Council.

The Carter County Fiscal Court has authorized Judge Executive Charles Wallace to secure a low-interest loan from the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), and to commit its annual financial assistance to the fire department for payment of the loan. The payment is expected to be approximately $11,000 annually. The fire department, authorized by the city council, will be the principal borrower with the fiscal court as a co-signer. With the limited purchasing ability of the city due to strapped funds and several existing loan payments, it is near an impossibility for the city to purchase a "new" aerial truck, which would cost an estimated $700,000 for a unit similar to this one. The fire department hopes to take delivery upon certification of the pump and aerial device, which is expected in early July.

SCOUTS VISIT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighters Andrew Smith, Mike Harper and Captain Jack McKinney

talk fire safety and fire prevention to a group of Girl Scouts at the fire station Jan 9th.

2006 ANNUAL RESPONSES TOP 400

Your fire fighters responded to 438 calls for assistance in 2006, an increase of over 13 percent from 2005. Although many of these calls were not all dramatic, over 40 were structure fires with property damage and loss of life. A host of vehicle fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies and general calls for assistance dotted nearly every day of the year.

Hurricane's Katrina and Rita reeked havoc on the Gulf coast of Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.  Many have contributed money and time to various agencies to assist the people affected.

Remember, recovery is slow and ongoing, the need for assistance continues. 

 

Notice

KRS: 149.400

Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Seasons Are:

February 15th through April 30th and October 1st through December 15th

 Fire Restriction Law's

CITY RESIDENTS: City Ordinance prohibits open burning from 6am-6pm, all-year.

All open burning requires a permit be issued by the fire department, e-mail us at  BURNING PERMITS to find out how to obtain a permit.

 

During the forest fire hazard seasons, even though the precautions required by KRS 149.375 have been taken, it is unlawful for any person to: