BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wood Heights Fire has been awarded an AFG grant from FEMA.  The grant total is in the amount of $33,400.  The grant will purchase a brand new air compressor used to fill SCBA bottles for firefighters and also a Scott RIT pack used at all fires in our response area and mutal aid areas.  The RIT pack will help ensure firefighter safety and both items are a first ever at the Wood Heights Fire Protection District

 

1996 Alexis Mini Pumper

Wood Heights Fire Dept has purchased and placed the new mini pumper into service.  The new mini pumper was purchased in December 2009 as a add on to our fleet.  The new Mini Pumper will be first out for all EMS, MVA, Car Fires & Dumpster Fires.  The new pumper will also be 2nd out for Structure Fires, Grass Fires, & any other situations that may entail a 2nd pumper on scene.  The New mini pumper is a very big step in the direction to help the citizens of our district improve there ISO rating.  The Pumper will be gain us ISO points in reducing everyones overall insurance rating and fee.  The new mini pumper is a major step in the direction and goals we are trying to achieve at Wood Heights Fire Dept.  We will post more pictures on the website soon or feel free to stop by the station and take a tour of our station.  We are in the process of remodeling the interior of the station so please excuse our mess.

 

Board Meeting-March 10,2010  19:00 hrs (7:00 pm)

Discussion will include purchase of new Mini pumper, budget review for 2010 plus old business from last meeting

 

 

Missouri Dry Hydrant Tax Credit Info-  If you install a Dry Hydrant in your pond or lake with access for our department to be able to use it for water source you can receive a tax credit.  Click on the link for more information and contact Lee O'Dell (Deputy Chief) and we will work with you to get the dry hydrant installed properly to spec and operational. DryHydrantInfo