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Fire Marshal Report to the Board of Supervisors
January 3, 2000
During the month of December, the East Whiteland and Kimberton Fire Companies responded to six automatic fire alarms, one gas leak, and two vehicle accidents.
The emergency calls were as follows:
Automatic fire alarms on:
- Morehall Road (3 times, same location)
- Yellow Springs Road (2 times, different locations)
- Church Road
Gas leak on Saw Grass Lane
Vehicle accidents on:
- Whitehorse Road
- Charlestown Road near Hollow Road
Precipitation for December was .4" below normal for the month but leaving the total for the year at 48.5", 7" above normal.
Looking back on 1999, perhaps the worst thing we had was Hurricane Floyd with the widespread flooding. That same worst thing also eased the drought that had plagued us most of the summer. I would like to review the major emergency services provided to our township over the last year. For 1999, there were 104 incidents - 65 fire related and 27 vehicle accidents to which the East Whiteland and Kimberton Fire Companies responded. Most notable were: 6 dwelling fires; 17 for wires or trees and wires; and 27 automatic fire alarms - mostly false. All of these incidents represent thousands of volunteer hours, both in operations and training. The women and men who responded to these calls plus the ambulance and medic unit services that cover our township, most of whom are volunteer, should be recognized and thanked.
Looking forward to 2000, several items should be addressed in the emergency management area. They are:
- Hazardous Materials Reporting and Storage
- Update existing Fire Control Ordinance
- Upgrade emergency communications
- Establish Fire Zone Regulations and control
- Update and adopt Emergency Response Plan
I have again enjoyed serving as your Fire Marshal for 1999. It is a positive experience for me and I feel that we are increasing the fire safety awareness of our businesses and citizens. I hope that I may continue to serve as your Fire Marshal for 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Frederick C. Alston
Fire Marshal
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