09/19/1978

Happy Birthday, Anderson Island Fire Department! 

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12/11/1978

Morris Krepky elected by board as first Fire Chief

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Prop 1, approving funding for Anderson Island's first fire station passes by an overwhelming 85%.

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21 Volunteers join the department and our first fire truck is acquired.

District meetings are held at the Anderson Island Library.

Fire Station built.

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First EMT in the department.

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Fire tender vehicle purchased.

Official meetings moved from being held in the library to Riviera Club office.

First meeting held at new fire station building.

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First ambulance purchased.

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Acquired tanker truck from Riviera donation.

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Responded to first medical call.

14 volunteer firefighters complete basic firefighter course.

Two additional vehicle bays added to the existing station, bringing the total to four.

Marine Unit established.

Our fire boats have responded to: marine fires, shore fires, search and rescue operations, patient transport, flare sightings and vessel assistance.

Second fire boat acquired.
 

James R. Bixler joins the District as Fire Chief.

Training/Classroom added to station building.

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Resident Firefighter Quarters built.