Station #1
Gray Summit, MO
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2015 Missouri Fire Department of the Year
Protecting and serving the residents of
Franklin County, Missouri
since 1971
Fire Stations
CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team Program trains residents in basic disaster response skills, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.
CPR & FIRST AID
About 92 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital. Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s chance of survival. Learn two easy steps that can save a life.
SAFETY TIPS
Each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital emergency rooms with injuries associated with playground equipment.
RAVE ALERTS
Would you like to be notified of emergency events or inclement weather directly affecting your family?
IN THE NEWS
Fire Hydrant Testing Begins
May 24, 2018
It’s that time of year again for fire hydrant checks. Crews will be out checking, flowing and inspecting fire hydrants for proper operation. This is done to try and prevent any unexpected issues if an emergency arises. Here are a few things you might notice while a hydrant in your area is being tested.
• Unusual pressure changes while hydrant is flowing
• Possibility of cloudy water
• Water covering parts of the street or driveway
Why do you check the hydrants every year?
First and for most, we want to make sure we are ready for an emergency. That also includes our water sources. If we have an issue with a hydrant, we will forward that information to PWSD#3 for repairs.
Second, testing hydrants is part of our “homework” we turn into ISO when we get graded.
Who is ISO?
ISO stands for Insurance Services Office. They collect data for local fire department that is then used by most insurance companies to calculate a rate for homeowners insurance. How a fire department receives water for firefighting operations makes up just under half of available points.
What can I do as a homeowner to help out?
We know having a fire hydrant in your front yard isn’t the most eye appealing. Using landscaping to hide the hydrant could delay its use. Our crews try hard to know the area, including water sources, but we do utilize outside agencies for help.
Blocking a fire hydrant with a vehicle, trailer etc. can also delay its use. In order to properly attach a hose and get the best water flow, it takes a lot of space. Every sharp bend in a hose, significantly affects the amount of water available.
If you have any questions or concerns about the testing process, please feel free to contact us.