Proudly Serving the Communities of China Township, East China Township, St Clair Township and the City of St Clair
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Proudly Serving the Communities of China Township, East China Township, St Clair Township and the City of St Clair |
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September 1, 2007 - Responded to a rollover personal
injury accident in St. Clair Township.
Offshore Powerboat Races July 28-29, 2007 The St Clair Fire Department welcomed all race fans to our town for a great weekend of family fun and powerboat racing. We hope that all had a great, SAFE and wonderful weekend.
What a weekend for the Department. Over 60 Med-Rescue Personnel represented by over 21 agencies assisted in the St Clair River Classic Offshore Powerboat races. With The Carnival, Static Displays, Concerts and Boat races the Department ran on over 20 emergency calls over the weekend. We assisted with 10 Rescue Boats on the Water and staffed a Medical Tent on the boardwalk Saturday and Sunday. On the Fire side we had on standby 2 rescue trucks and 2 Fire engines. We had our work cut out for us with over 30,000 people in attendance, one of the largest events the City has seen.
July 25, 2007 - Responded to a dumpster fire in the City
of St. Clair.
July 22, 2007 - Responded to a vehicle fire in East China
Township.
July 21, 2007 - Responded to personal
injury accident in China Township.
July 21, 2007 - Dispatched to "wires down and arcing" in
China Township.
On Display July 20, 2007 - St. Clair's first fire engine, a 1925 American La France, on display in Palmer Park, St. Clair, Michigan, during the 6th Annual River Classic Car Show. The photo on the right shows an up bound freighter, The St. Clair, in the background.
June 29, 2007 - Responded to a structure
fire in East China Township.
June 13, 2007 - Responded to a rollover
accident in St. Clair Township.
June 12, 2007 - The St. Clair Area Firemen volunteered their Tuesday evening to practice extricating patients trapped inside motor vehicles. Thank you to Reichle Auto Parts, on Range Road, for donating the vehicles used in this important training session.
It All Adds Up June 10, 2007 The St. Clair Area Fire Department Responded to a boat fire in
St. Clair Township.
June 2, 2007 - Responded to a mailbox fire
in the City of St. Clair.
June 1, 2007 - Thanks to the generosity of the citizens and visitors to the St. Clair Area, we were able to collect enough funds, through returnables and memorial contributions, to have the hull of our water rescue boat painted. The hull was painted with a special product know as "antifouling bottom paint". This new coating (shown in the picture as the black portion on the bottom of the hull), will reduce or eliminate marine growth from sticking to the surface, thus, forcing the boat out of the water for periodic cleanings. By having this coating applied, the boat will always be in the water and available for an emergency response.
Memorial Day Parade - May 28, 2007 The St. Clair Area Fire Department proudly participated in honoring those who have died in service to our country, by presenting the Colors during The City of St. Clair's Memorial Day Parade.
An Old Tradition Continues and a New One is Started May 25, 2007 The nearly 60 year old tradition, of an annual fire truck ride for the local kindergarteners, continued into the year 2007 with a twist, Pine River Elementary School kindergarteners rode the fire trucks for the first time in history. For those of you not familiar with this long standing tradition, it is where the St. Clair Area Fire Department picks up kindergarteners at the local schools, lets them climb up onto the hose beds, and gives them a ride all around town. Of course, the kids that choose to ride inside the cab are in full control of the truck's air horn and sirens. As you can probably imagine, the City of St. Clair is a very noisy place for the day.
Additional promotions made in the Department December 10, 2006 As the torch was passed on November 3rd additional promotions have been made in the Department. Former Captain Mike Krul was promoted to First Assistant Chief and former First Lieutenant Bill Padgett has been promoted to Captain. As soon as applications are received and potential candidates interviewed the position of First Lieutenant will be filled. Earlier in the Year Firefighter Kevin Jakubowski left the Department to work full time for the City of Port Huron Fire Department. Kevin was our Secretary Treasurer and we wish him the best of luck. With that we have appointed Firefighter Tony Zolinski as our new Secretary Treasurer. Tony has also volunteered to be an additional webmaster to our Department Web page. Thank you for your time and efforts Tony! (all the pics are GREAT!) The Torch has been Passed at the St. Clair Fire Department December 4, 2006 The care and custody of the St. Clair Fire Department has been passed from Chief William A. Beaudua to 1st Assistant Chief David M. Westrick. On November 3, 2006, after a unanimous vote by the St. Clair Area Fire Authority, David M. Westrick was appointed Fire Chief of the St. Clair Fire Department. This action followed the retirement of William A. Beaudua, from the Fire Chief's position, on October 1, 2006. On December 4, 2006, the St. Clair City Council recognized Chief Beaudua's 47 years of service, 17 of them as Fire Chief, to the St. Clair Fire Department.
Front Row: 2nd Assistant Chief Erick Harrison, Jim Brown, Chief William Beaudua (Ret.), Port Huron Battalion Chief David Allen, Richmond Chief Dale Quick (Ret.), Chief David Westrick. Middle Row: IRA Township Chief Mike Holt, Dave Waller, Port Huron Firefighter Kurt McFarland. Back Row: Lieutenant Bill Yost, Mike Callahan, Bill Huber, 1st Assistant Chief Mike Krul, Tony Pergitone, Port Huron Lieutenant Jeff Finnegan The St. Clair Fire Department Presents the Colors at St. Clair's First Annual Celebration of Lights November 24, 2006
The St. Clair Fire Department Purchases Two New Bicycles With Pop Can Money Because of the generosity of the residents and visitors of the St. Clair area, the St. Clair Firefighters were able to purchase two (2) new rapid response bicycles with the monies donated in the form of returnable cans and bottles. After equipping the bikes with medical supplies, including oxygen, and attending a thorough training seminar in emergency bicycle maneuvers, your firefighters donated their time to patrol the summer events in the City of St. Clair. Thanks to everyone who contributed! By contributing, we are able to acquire the tools necessary to ensure a quick response when an emergency arises.
The St. Clair Fire Department Escorting the St. Clair High School Football Team on Their Way to the Playoffs October 27, 2006
St. Clair High School Homecoming Parade October 4, 2006
Concrete Road Repair in Front of Fire Hall September 25, 2006 - October 29, 2006
JANUARY 2005 - Call volume increases for the 4th consecutive year. ---more to come! 2004 - NEWS BRIEFS. Due to some personnel changes and Firefighters leaving the department to pursue other interests the following Promotions and appointments have been made.
2004 - The fire Department purchases an E-1 Aerial Truck. [picture and news available soon] MARCH 22 2003 - The Fire Department trains in ICE RESCUE with the St Clair County Marine Patrol and Dive Rescue Team. Photos here JANUARY 2003 - New promotions within the Fire Department. The Fire Department took resumes from within the department for Command Officer positions. As a result of the selection process the following personnel received promotions. Captain Mike Krul (from lieutenant to captain), 1st Lieutenant Bill Yost (from firefighter to lieutenant), 2nd Lieutenant Dave Brodacki (from firefighter to lieutenant), Secretary Treasurer Kevin Jakubowski (from firefighter). The following positions have been retained; Chief Bill Beaudua, 1st Assistant Chief Dave Westrick, 2nd Assistant Chief Eric Harrison. Learn more about the Officers here DECEMBER 2002 - The final statistics are in 550 calls for the year of 2002, and increase from 2001. A break down of the calls can be found here OCTOBER 2002- St Clair Fire Authority is formed. The St Clair Fire Department, stationed in down town City of St Clair, has changed from a Department, to a Fire Authority. The Department covers a large area (52 square miles), to include, the City of St Clair, part of St Clair, East China and China townships. An Authority was formed, consisting of representatives of each jurisdiction, to help govern the management of department funds and operations. In the past the responsibility of the City, the New Authority creates an equal part in management for all parties involved. The Department personnel and tactical operations have not changed. The only change is in Management of departmental Administrative operations. The Fire Department purchases Grass Truck. [picture and news available soon] AUGUST 15, 2002- The efforts have finally paid off for the Fire Department. St Clair MARINE #1 finally arrives. With the purchase of Marine #2 (a 13' inflatable boat) back in May of this year, the Fire Department worked hard to raise additional funding, to purchase a larger boat. One to meet the need for water rescue on larger water, such as, the St Clair River and support the ability to fight fires on the water. The long awaited, Marine #1 arrived late Thursday afternoon (8-15-02). A 20 foot, center consol, fiberglass boat, powered by a 150hp Mercury outboard, from Triton Boats of Tennessee.
St Clair Marine #1 Arrives 8-15-02
JUNE 18 2002 - St Clair fire trains on abandoned houses within the community. Two houses, in the St. Clair Fire area, were used for fire training this past month. You may have seen us in all our fire gear, pulling hose and spraying water, wondering what are they doing? We train as often as possible for the real thing so that when the times comes, we are prepared and can give the community the best service possible. Sometimes we use fake smoke (like at rock concerts) and sometimes real, all to simulate actual conditions. Our training is just like sports practice. Going over our plays and putting them into action. Soon we will post some picture of our latest training. MAY 2002 - Water Rescue Training begins with the first of 2 rescue boats. MARCH 2002 - St Clair Fire is gearing up for the upcoming boating season with the start of their NEW! Water rescue Division. JUNE 12 , 2001 - Multi - agency training exercise. Images HERE!!
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