Perry Fire Department

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    The Perry Fire Department was organized in 1910 . It is said that the first volunteer department was formed and that it had seven (7) members.  If the bell was sounded alerting the men of a fire, they would then have to go to the department and pull the "Golden Hose Wheel" to the closest hydrant.  The City of Perry did not have a adequate water supply so the primary objective was to wet down the surrounding buildings.  Many changes have occurred since we began. 

    Scope/Intent

    The Perry Fire Department functions as a public safety entity for the citizens and visitors of the City of Perry.  The department operates one (1) fire station, equipped with a total of five (5) trucks [two (2) pumpers, one (1) ladder truck, one (1) rescue pumper, and one (1) service truck].   Areas of service provided include Fire Suppression, First Responder Medical, Fire Safety Education and Prevention, Code Enforcement, High Angle and Confined Space Rescue.  The department has eighteen (18) full-time firefighters [including the Fire Captain and Secretary] and Six (6) part-time personnel.  All members are trained to the highest level offered by the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

    The Perry Fire Department's response area covers approximately +12,000 citizens and as many visitors who utilize Perry as a hub for business, culture, education, leisure, and retail.  In 2005, the Perry Fire Department responded to over 844 fire and rescue calls and conducted over 30 Public Safety Education classes with approximately 2,000 students.

    Fire Suppression Activities

    • Performs emergency rescue activities including extrication of victims trapped in vehicles utilizing the "Jaws of Life"

    • Performs other types of rescues of victims in confined spaces, trenches, or other areas, including high angle

    • Conducts familiarization tours of structures within the corporate limits of the City of Perry by all personnel

    • Participates with the Houston County School System by conducting fire safety education programs, both in and out of station

    • Provide mutual aid support by agreement to the Houston County Fire Department, Warner Robins Fire Department and Robins Air Force Base

    Fire Prevention

    • Performs investigations of fire scenes to determine cause, point of origin, and educational methods needed to prevent fires from starting

    • Performs fire safety and educational classes for all Perry citizens

    • Conducts free home smoke detector give-a-way program

    Firefighter's Training

    • Provides courses for 120 hours of education and training for all fire department personnel

    • Conducts specialized classes for business and industry that relate to firefighting (such as fire extinguisher use)

    Conclusion

    The Perry Fire Department provides full-time, paid, professional fire protection and educational services for the City of Perry.  This has earned the city a CLASS 5 RATING by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO). 

     

     

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