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02/06/2010
- PVFD places the new Type 1 Engine (Engine #2) into service.
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02/05/2010
- PVFD has been awarded a FY2009 Assistance to Firefighters - Operations and
Safety Grant in the amount of $49,875. The department is required to
match 5% ($2,625.00) of the total project cost of $52,500. This
project involves the purchase of 10 SCBA (Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus)
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02/01/2010
- PVFD takes delivery of a new structural engine manufactured by Smeal Fire
Apparatus Company of Snyder, NE.
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12/15/2008
- Platte Volunteer Fire Department signs a purchase agreement with Smeal
Fire Apparatus of Snyder, NE to supply a new NFPA compliant Structural
Engine. This engine will be the replacement for Engine #2, a 1979 Ford
FMC, which will be retired and removed from service. The new engine
will be a 4 door Freightliner with a 1,500GPM pump, a 200 CFM CAFS System
and a 1,000 gallon booster tank. Delivery is expected in late 2009.
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07/04/2008
- Platte Volunteer Fire Department sends a Type 6 engine and crew on a 20
day mission to California to help with the unprecedented fire season
currently underway. Our engine is one of a five engine strike team
sent from South Dakota to assist with the efforts in California.
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11/19/2007
- US Smokeless Tobacco Company 'officially' award the PVFD a Polaris Ranger
6x6 Utility Vehicle. On hand for the presentation were USSTC Sales
Representative John Carmichael, Mayor Ken Lucas, Captain Dale Severson,
Assistant Chief Dave Meyerink, Firefighter/EMT Jarrod Lang, Firefighter
Darrin Erickson, Firefighter Bruce VandenBos, Firefighter/EMT Jarod Meyerink
and Chief Rick Gustad. The Polaris 6x6 was donated to the PVFD through
the USSTC Operation Ranger Program.
USSTC Press Release.
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07/27/2007
- PVFD has been awarded a FY2007 Assistance
to Firefighters - Operations and Safety Grant in the amount of
$23,750. The department is required to match 5% ($1,250) of the total
project cost of $25,000. This project involves the purchase of a
Compressed Air Foam System Retrofit to a Type 6 Engine.
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06/27/2007
- PVFD received a letter of congratulations from the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco
Company. The Platte Volunteer Fire Department was selected as a
recipient of a 2007 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle as part of the Operation
Ranger Program. Delivery of the new unit will take place in the
very near future.
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06/01/2007
- PVFD has been awarded a FY2007 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant in the
amount of $4,000. The department is required to match a minimum of 50%
($4,000) of the project cost. The project involves the purchase of
Wildland Fire PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and Communications
Equipment.
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04/21/2007
- PVFD hosted a regional S.E.A.T. (Single Engine Air Tanker) Ground Support
Operations training session. There were 60+ firefighters from over 22
agencies in attendance. Two SEAT aircraft were flown and made aerial
drops for several hours. Click here for
pictures
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04/20/2007
- PVFD has been awarded a FY2006 Assistance to Firefighters - Fire
Prevention and Safety Grant in the amount of $7,600.00 The department
is required to match 5% ($400.00) of the total project cost of
$8000.00 This project involves the purchase of an Intelligent Fire
Extinguisher Training System, once purchased the department intends to
provide proper fire extinguisher training to citizens in the community.
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04/15/2007
- PVFD hosted a regional Wildland fire training session on March 31st, April
1st, April 14th and April 15th. There were ~25 firefighters in
attendance from ~10 different agencies. Classes offered were S-230
Single Resource Boss and S-231 Engine Boss.
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01/29/2007
- PVFD hosted a regional Wildland fire training session on January 20th,
21st, 27th and 28th. There were 48 firefighters representing 19
departments who attended. Classes offered were S-190 Introduction to
Wildland Fire Behavior, L-180 Human Factors on the Fire-line, S-130 Basic
Wildland Firefighter and S-131 Advanced Wildland Firefighter/Squad-Boss.
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01/14/2007
- PVFD Chief Rick Gustad was named South Dakota Fire Instructor of the Year
for 2006 at the annual South Dakota Fire Service Instructors Conference in
Pierre, SD.
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12/28/2006
- PVFD Featured on US Government FEPP
Success Story Website
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11/13/2006 -
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently completed a Public Protection
Classification (PPC) survey for the City of Platte that resulted in the
overall fire safety rating for the City of Platte being upgraded to a Class
6 from the previous Class 7. Throughout the United States only 19% of
communities rated by ISO have achieved a Class 6 rating, only 52 South
Dakota cities have achieved an ISO class 6. ISO is the leading
supplier of statistical, underwriting, and actuarial information for the
insurance industry. ISO ratings are used by insurers to calculate premiums
on residential, commercial, and industrial property within a community. The
new ISO rating for Platte will take effect on February 1, 2007. This
will allow insurers the necessary lead time to incorporate the new rating
into their underwriting reviews. ISO rates a community based upon a
set of criteria defined in the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS).
Three major features are evaluated: fire alarm and communication systems –
10%, Fire Department infrastructure – 50%, and water supply systems –
40%.
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10/18/2006 - Fire Station Open House scheduled for Wednesday October 18th, 2006 from
11:00am to 1:00pm - lunch will be served
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10/13/2006 - Fire Department provides fire safety education for Platte
school and Dakota Christian School
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10/12/2006 - Fire Department provides fire safety education for Platte
Colony and Cedar Grove colony schools