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Profile:
The Indian Valley Fire and Rescue Department is a combination paid/ volunteer service consisting of 1 paid Chief and 30 volunteer members. Fire protection and backup emergency medical services are provided to the citizens of the Indian Valley from four fire stations throughout the area.
Mission:
To provide the most effective and efficient fire protection and rescue service for the citizens of and visitors to Indian Valley.
Organization:
The Fire Department operates under the direction of the Fire Chief who is responsible to the Community Services District Board of Directors.
In order to deliver the services needed to accomplish the above stated mission, the Department is organized into three major divisions:
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Operations - responsible for the delivery of emergency services for fire and rescue, as well as backup emergency medical services.
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Fire Prevention - responsible for inspections, plan reviews, permits, investigation and public education.
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Training - responsible for achieving and maintaining the skills and expertise to accomplish the Department's stated mission.
Operations:
The Indian Valley Fire and Rescue Department responds to approximately 300 emergency calls per year, ranging from structure fires to wildland fires, from rescues and auto extrication to backup for
the emergency health services. The Department also responds to several complaints per year, ranging from burning complaints to reports of hazardous materials.
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