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42 <br /> Fire <br /> The,Fire Department is responsible_ for protecting the community from <br /> the effects of.fire by the means of fire suppression, public education, <br /> rescue and fire code enforcement. <br /> The department is comprised of 5 full-time firefighters, 1 Assistant Fire <br /> Chief, a Fire Chief and approximately 20 part-time personnel. ' In <br /> addition, Public Works staff is available to respond to fire incidents <br /> during daytime hours. <br /> The Fire Department provides first response to all medical emergencies <br /> on an EMT level, as well as mitigation of minor to moderate hazardous <br /> materials incidents. <br /> To provide our community with expedient quality fire and safety <br /> services, the department is pursuing automatic and mutual aid responses <br /> with our neighboring communities <br /> Civil Defense: Civil Defense involves the planning, training and <br /> response to disasters such as wind storms, tornadoes, snow & ice <br /> storms, hazardous material accidents, major transportation and mass <br /> casualty incidents. <br /> Housing Code Enforcement: The Fire Department enforces City <br /> codes, ordinances and regulations relating to housing maintenance, <br /> zoning, signs and nuisances. <br /> • <br />