2003 Fire Department Annual Report
 James L. Richards, Fire Chief

The Fire Department has 32 paid volunteers which includes two assistant Fire Chiefs, Captain, Lieutenant, Scott Officer, Safety Officer and a Training Officer.

The total number of fire alarms for 2003 was 256. 

The “Jaws of Life” responds to Belfast, Northport, Belmont, Morrill, Waldo, and Swanville on serious vehicle accidents.  We provide Fire Mutual Aid to Searsport, Northport, Searsmont, Belmont, Morrill and Waldo when requested.

This year the Fire Department purchased a cold water/ice rescue sled with equipment and a new 2003 Pumper/Tanker.  The Fire Department was also awarded a FEMA Grant of $60,930 to install a vehicle diesel exhaust removal system.  This is now fully installed and operational. 

Some Types of Alarms Responded To:    Types of Training Conducted:

False alarms - 40     Search & Rescue                     
Structure - 15     Aerial Ladder                          
Chimney - 10     Jaws of Life/Extraction
Grass/Woods - 14     Pumper Operation 
Vehicle accidents - 77     Water flow 
Electrical - 9    Cold water rescue
Vehicle fires - 8    Traffic control/parking                                                             

The Fire Department made seventeen (17) fire calls to the Town of Swanville.