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Home My WebLink AboutFIRE DEPT. REPORT 20071 FIRE DEPARTMENT William P. Martineau, Fire Chief MISSION STATEMENT The North Andover Fire Department is an organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of life and property through aggressive fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, public education, hazardous materials control and containment, the mitigation of all disasters, natural and manmade, and to be of assistance to the public. 2007 OVERVIEW This past year saw the retirement of long time Fire Chief, William Dolan, who served an incredible 25 years as Chief of Department. Chief Dolan's tenure will be remembered as a progressive era in a changing time. His commitment to customer service and risk reduction is still being recognized throughout the state. Two recent dwelling fires in town were promptly extinguished by residential fire sprinkler activation saving 1.5 million dollars in potential property damage. The Fire Department has trained all disciplines of town employees, (Elected Officials, Fire Department personnel, DPW, Board of Health, etc.), as mandated by Homeland Security. This extensive training in emergency response and mitigation of all potential threats, natural and man made, is the National Incident Management System. By being proactive in this training North Andover will continue to be a certified community and eligible for Homeland Security Grants. The Fire Department has accepted several monetary donations from our residents and business community. We were able to purchase one of the next generation in thermal imaging cameras and are well on our way towards a second unit. This technology allows firefighters to see through smoke and identify trapped victims by the varying temperatures of the human body. RESPONSES JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 Fire and Rescue responses 2,247 Ambulance responses 2,624 Fire Prevention Code Compliance Inspections 889 REVENUE FY07 Fire Prevention Permits $44,482.00 Fire Alarm Boxes $22,200.00 Ambulance Revenue $825,905.35 William P. Martineau, Fire Chief