What is the value of on station response?
An on station response is defined by having fire fighters at the station when an emergency takes place. In some cases, a few fire fighters may be paid to be “on station” during slow periods when most of members are working (e.g. during the day). A fire at 3206 North St. Joe Avenue highlights the value of on station response. The fire started in a two car garage filled with a lifetime of collections for Mr. Julius Krack. The investigation pointed to an electrical short in the wiring which was most likely caused by water from a rain storm. Two open garage doors provided the fire with an ample supply of oxygen. A County Dispatcher notified the Fire Department’s members of the garage fire by sending an emergency alert via the radio’s the members carry. The first engine responded from the Kasson Drive station which was manned by two firefighters. Their response time was six minutes from the station to the scene. The second engine arrived 13 minutes after the initial dispatch. The second eng
