Welcome to the Gardiner Fire Department
President’s Page
2008 is Here!!!!
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Help Prevent Brush Fires ---- Gardiner is a
Burn Permits are required for all open burning
Burn Permits are available at the Town Hall and also
at
Majestic’s Hardware
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One Year ends and another begins. Last year we logged over 400 calls for Fire and Rescue assistance. Between
active calls and ongoing training, thousands of manhours are invested
by our members to protect the lives and property of the citizens of
Gardiner. But we can't do it all by ourselves. We are
constantly recruiting new members to share the work load. You
know the old adage: "Many hands make light work".
We know that your time is a precious commodity (and we all have little of it to spare), BUT
if you can spare some why not ask us about the Volunteer Emergency Service. We
could sure use your help. There is no pay other than the
satisfaction of helping your neighbors when they need it most, but give
it a try, you'll like the feeling it gives you.
Again, let me remind you that if you haven't changed the batteries in all of your
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors lately, invest a few dollars and do it now in order to insure that they work when you
need them most. We
are now in the middle of the heating season and your equipment is
working its' hardest to keep you warm, thereby increasing the danger of
a serious fire. Oh, and if you heat with a wood stove, check your
chimney and have it cleaned if required to avoid a chimney fire.
You may have noticed the work being done
at our main firehouse recently. The
entire firehouse has been re-painted inside and out by a local work crew who
donated their services (Thanks guys for a super job). Our new energy efficient
windows have also been installed.
The roof has been repaired and the soffits
and gable ends of the building were replaced. We are also working on plans for a new
addition, air conditioning the meeting room, an energy efficient boiler, and
other renovations to the station. All of
this work is/will be funded by your generous contributions and we truly
appreciate your continued support.
You may not be aware that although the
Fire Apparatus (vehicles and equipment) are funded by the Gardiner Fire
District through your Fire Tax, the buildings that house this apparatus are
owned and maintained by the Gardiner Fire Department Inc., which is a
‘Not-for-Profit Membership Corporation’.
The Fire Department relies totally on fund raising, contributions, and
building rental fees to pay all of our expenses (including but not limited to
electric, telephone, building maintenance, heating oil, and other
improvements). Thanks for helping us to
help you when you need us.
Let me close by wishing you and your family a Safe and Happy
Firematically Yours,
Bill Ecker
President - GFD