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Van Buren Township Fire Department
proudly presents our newest member...





2004 Spartan 6 man cab Rescue Engine
1250 GPM Hale Single Stage Pump
600 gallons water
20 gallon on board foam system
Hydraulic Ladder Rack
 

2004 Year End
Van Buren Fire
Department
On December 4th 2004 Van Buren Fire Department had its annual Christmas Party at Station 9. Awards for the year were handed out for most runs, most standby time, firefighter of the year and a special presentation acknowledging Captain Dave Stewart for his 30 years in the fire service.


Most Fire Runs 2004 1st place Jerome Rector
  2nd place Anita Paynter
  3rd place Jake Viehman
   
Most Standby Time 2004 Toby Liff (405 hours)
   
Firefighter of the Year 2004 Captain Russel Clark
   
30 Year Award Captain Dave Stewart

VBFD Run Totals For 2004
895 total
Fire (269)  EMS (435) 
Aircraft Standby
56
Other
171
Active Alarms
55
Injuries
65
Wildland
41
Respiratory Emergencies
33
Structure
27
Chest Pain
33
Powerlines Down
25
Diabetic Emergencies
25
Investigation
24
Back Pain
23
Vehicle
13
Abdominal Pain
22
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
10
Seizure
18
Home Owner Assistance
7
Lifting Assistance
15
Aircraft Incidents
5
Cardiac Respiratory Arrest
7
Gas Leak
4
Stroke
7
Haz-Mat
1
Allergic Reactions
5
Dumpster
1
Hemorrhage
4
Motor Vehicle Accidents (125)
Headache
4
Mutual Aid Runs (66)
Choking
2

Van Buren Fire Department
Last updated August 26, 2009