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Thank you for visiting our website.  Our annual fund drive campaign is our most crucial fundraising event.  Thanks to the generosity of many residents and businesses within our fire district, we are able to provide you the best fire protection and medical care that can be achieved.  This is all executed by the dedicated volunteers that serve your community.

 This year, we wanted to present some of our investments that have been made possible exclusively through your generous donations.  Without your support, many of these improvements and upgrades would not have become a reality. 

 Below are some of our more elaborate assets.  They all have impacted our services with positive results.  Thank you again for supporting our organization and we look forward to our continued growth and success.

 Wishing you a safe and prosperous year,

 The members of the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department

 
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Station 2, Church Road:  This project was completely funded by your fund drive dollars.  With the increased development in the northern area of our district came increased demands for our services.  We thought it prudent to effectively reduce our response times in these area's thus improving our efforts to save life and property.  It also improved our ISO ratings which have a direct effect on your property insurance premiums.

Investment: $150,000.00 

MAYNARD DRIVE FACILITIES EXPASION PROJECT

 

Our Maynard Fire Station was erected in 1953.  In the late 1960s, there was a need to construct an addition to our facilities due to steady residential and commercial development.  Currently, our community continues to grow, coupled with the changes in the overall dynamics of the fire service and an aging structure; the time for expansion is now.

 

ADVANTAGES OF AN ADDITION/REMODEL PLAN

 

Ø      COST: Preliminary estimates for a new building would far exceed the costs for expansion.  In addition, expansion would preserve our history while meeting all our needs for generations to come.  Your fund drive donations will be invested wisely toward some of the interior upgrades that are needed.

 

Ø      NEW ROOF: We have had chronic problems with our roof for many years.  These issues have caused some damage to the interior of our building.  Replacement of the existing roof would be very costly.  However, with our pitched roof design included in the expansion, it will solve our chronic roofing issues.

 

Ø      APPARATUS BAYS: Modern fire apparatus are built larger and taller.  Currently our trucks barely squeeze into our station with only inches to spare.  Our new addition would provide sufficient room for both present and future apparatus.

 

Ø      BUILDING SAFETY UPDATES:  Will bring our building up to current safety codes.  It will also increase handicap accessibility for public functions.

 

Ø      OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE:  Currently, we have exhausted all available space for storage of fire equipment, EMS supplies, and required recordkeeping.  All our leaders within the department share one office which makes it difficult to operate efficiently.  We will have ample room for all our needs for years to come.

 

Ø      FITNESS ROOM:  The demand for our firefighters to be physically fit continues to increase.  Every member must pass a mandated physical exam annually to remain active with our department.  It is only prudent that we provide the necessary equipment to provide incentive to remain physically agile.  This will subsequently reduce fire ground injuries, improve cardiovascular fitness (which is the number one cause of in the line of duty deaths nationwide), and provide firefighters at the station whom will respond to alarms rather than buying gym memberships that send our members outside our district.
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Outbuildings:  Constructed for our former field days fundraiser years ago, it is now mainly used for many fire training evolutions.  We reconfigured the interiors and have constructed obstacle courses to augment our search and rescue skills.  The materials and upkeep of these building is ongoing and is funded with your donations. 
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Inferred Imager: This device displays temperature readings for anything that it is pointed towards.  It aids us in search and rescue operations, investigations that require us to check wall partitions, drop ceilings, or in the event of a fire, check for any extension to other areas.  We can conduct our operations more safely and efficiently, while minimizing any unnecessary damage to your property. 

Investment: $20,000.00
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Zoll E Series: Advances in prehospital care continue to evolve.  Cardiovascular emergencies require immediate intervention to enhance the chances of survivability and still maintain overall quality of life.  This monitor/defibrillator has many capabilities. All of our certified EMT’s can utilize the automatic defibrillator in the event of cardiac arrest.  Our Paramedic’s have the capabilities of many other features that monitor, correct, or enhance the overall functionality of the heart.  We also have the ability to acquire a baseline 12 lead EKG and fax it to the hospital Emergency Department.  This investment has already proved its value and will continue to do so for years to come.

Investment: $22,000.00
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Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Station: Mounted at our Maynard Drive Station in the meeting hall.  It can be used by any individual trained in CPR and the use of an AED.  It is hardwired to our alarm system, so when someone opens the door to obtain the device, it automatically notifies EMS.
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EMS Equipment: Much of our supplies and lifesaving equipment are purchased with your generous donations. EMS calls account for about 65% of our annual call volume and also have some impact in all our field operations.  We carry both basic and advanced life support adjuncts to afford those who need emergent care the highest quality of care.  
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Jaws of Life:  These vital tools are utilized in many different applications.  It is most commonly known for it’s abilities to cut and move metals for removal of trapped individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents. 
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Portable Pump/ 150 gal Water Tank: This removable device was purchased to aid in brush fire operations that are off road and cannot be accessed with our larger apparatus.

We carry it on our 4x4 utility vehicle.