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Not News From the Hugo Fire Department sEra i WANTED: BUGO FIREFIGHTERS DISPLAY YOUR ADDRESS The Hugo Fire Department is looking for indi- The Fire Department reminds all residents that viduals interested in becoming firefighters, they need to be able to see your address clearly. ' especially those who would be available dur- City code specifies that all residences and busi- ing daytime hours. Applicants must be at least nesses must display their addresses so that they 18 years old,in good health and physical con- are clearly visible from the road. Numbers should dition,and live within four minutes of the fire be no less than six inches high and be visible from station. New members on the department 100 feet off a public roadway. receive$10.80 per hour for each hour of atten- dance at fire calls and for each training and ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE administrative drill attended. They are also eligible for retirement and other benefits for Money received by the Fire Department through being a member of the fire relief association. its ongoing aluminum can drive helped pay for For an application,please stop by City Hall. two automatic defibrillators and their new thermal imaging camera. A donation from the Hugo Lion's Club covered 90 percent of the cost of the BURNING PERMITS camera. "Our thanks go out to the Lion's Club Anyone wishing to burn approved materials in and to the community for their continuing support the City of Hugo must secure a burning permit of our can drive," states Hugo Fire Chief Jim from the Fire Department. The only exception Compton. Aluminum cans can be dropped off is for a recreational fire,which is defined as a anytime at the west end of the Hugo Fire Hall fire no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. parking lot. The Fire Department reminds you that it is your responsibility to keep fires under control at all times. In cases where individuals have MATCH OUT FOR CHILDREN lost control of burning situations and the City's School will soon be back in session,and Hugo Fire Department has been called to the scene, Fire Chief Jim Compton reminds all Hugo resi- the courts have been awarding damages to the dents to watch out for children going to and from City, in an amount to cover the cost of fighting school. He adds, "We just want to remind every- the fire. Burning permits may be obtained at one to take a little extra care and keep our kids the Hugo City Hall. Please allow three busi- safe." ness days for processing. Let's Booya Together. 2ND ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 1100YA Saturday,September 13,2003 Saturday, 12 Noon Until the Booya is Gone! September 13 at Lion's Park•Free Admission Meet members of the Hugo Fire Department and the Hugo Lion's Club Lion's Park. For Adults: Raffles and Games For Children: Burger King's Whopper Hopper For All: Booya,Hot Dogs and Refreshments A community fun day co-sponsored by the Hugo Fire Department and the Hugo Lion's Club. Proceeds go back into the community through both organizations. I