[HFDlist] Station 2 Apparatus Plan

[Sean Smith]

All,

To keep everyone in the loop with the operations plan at station 2, the 
following changes have been implemented.

The initial idea was to keep the ambulance assigned to station 2 7a-7p 
running outside during the cold weather in order to keep Eng 1 and Eng 3 
inside. We have found that the wear and tear on the ambulance running 12 
hours a day/ 7 days a week is creating mechanical issues with the 
vehicles. In order to make a spot to keep the ambulance inside, the on 
duty crews will be moving Engine 3 to Headquarters during the days which 
the predicted temps will be below freezing. Engine 3 will be brought 
back to Station 2 during the overnight hours.

In the event of All Call, all personal are still expected to respond to 
their assigned stations. For those who respond to Station 2, when the 
duty crew has already responded with Eng 1 to the scene, notify the 
Senior Fire Officer on the radio with the staffing level at the station. 
It will be the determination of the Officer if the additional personal 
at the station will respond to the scene in the Ambulance, relocate to 
HQs, or to stage at the station.

We accept the fact that there may be issues/ confusion with the latest 
changes. But understand, the ultimate goal of the Holden Fire Department 
is to provide the best service the residents of our community.

The plan will only be effective during the cold/ inclement weather and 
anticipate resuming normal operations in March.

Sean

-- 
Sean Smith
Deputy Chief
Holden Fire Department
1370 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508)210-5650/ Fax (508)210-5657