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2010 Firefighter and Reserve Firefighter of the Year
May 20,2011
Firefighter Donny Minardi has been awarded 2010
Firefighter of the Year by his peers at Clarkdale Fire District.
"Donny stands for everything the Clarkdale Fire District stands for; he
is dedicated, hard working, has a positive attitude and is always ready
to serve others" Stated Captain Matt Robertson, Donny's
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Reserve Firefighter Patrick Wiatrolik was named 2010 Reserve of the
Year. Patrick has only been with the district since October 2010,
however his co-workers site his enthusiasm, willingness to serve and
dedication to the job as the reasons he was chosen for this honor.
"Patrick is always available when we need him; he loves to help people,
internally and externally" stated Chief Moore.
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Save Money on Property Insurance Premiums!
Clarkdale's Public
Protection Classification (PPC) has decreased, improving from a 7/9 to a 5/8b.
This means a possible decrease in insurance premiums to property owners
within the Clarkdale Fire District! We highly recommend
that all property owners contact their insurance agency regarding the
change in the PPC. One insurance company reported that their
customers saved 30%!
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House Fire
March 9,2011
At 4:10p.m. we were dispatched to a residential assignment on the 100 block of
Western Avenue. Upon arrival, the structure was 50% involved.
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Hazardous Materials Call
August 24, 2010
At 7:41a.m. August 24th we were dispatched to 500 Luke Lane for a 150
pound chlorine cylinder leak.
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Clark Mansion Burns
January 19, 2010
Early morning on June 25th we responded to a fire at the Clark Mansion.
Unfortunately the structure was fully involved when crews arrived.
Verde Independent Article
Cottonwood Journal Extra
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Single Vehicle Rollover on Broadway and Main Streets
September 21, 2009
At 4:59 a.m. Clarkdale Fire District was dispatched to a single vehicle
rollover. The vehicle was on its rof and one patient in the vehicle
required extrication. The 57 year old female was transported by Verde
Valley Ambulance to Verde Valley Medical Center Heli-pad, where patient care was
transferred to Angel 3 for transport to Flagstaff Medical (Trauma) Center.
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Tire Fire in Patio Park Spews Black Smoke
September 14, 2009
At 3:09 p.m. Clarkdale units were dispatched for a tire fire at 500 Broadway.
On arrival firefighters found a pile of tires and other materials on fire
covering approximately a 400 square foot area. The call was upgraded and
units were requested from Cottonwood fire Department, Verde Valley Fire District
and Jerome Fire Departments. Units from Clarkdale and Jerome handled the
suppression of the fire, while Cottonwood Fire units provided protection for
nearby homes. Clarkdale Incident Command declared that the fire was under
control at 3:35 p.m. Crews remained on site for overhaul until
approximately 4:55 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Three New Full-Time Firefighters Hired Thanks To Grant
March 9, 2009
With this hiring, there will now be three personnel, including a paramedic, on
every shift. Board Chairman Jim Elmer stated that "The Board previously
identified the addition of manpower and the replacement of our first-out engine
as key elements of our goal to provide quality service to the community and to
improve firefighter safety. This grant, in conjunction with continued use
of our quality reserve program, gives us the opportunity to fill one of these
needs".
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Semi-Truck Pulling Trailers Rolls on Highway 89A
February 24, 2009
A semi-truck pulling two trailers rolled onto its top in the
north bound lane of Highway 89a at Centerville Road. A 36 year old male
and 24 year old male were in the truck. They both were wearing seatbelts
and they self-extricated.
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Out With
the Old in With the (Almost) New
November 10, 2008
The District's command vehicle (Chief's
car) has been taken out of service. The 1993 Chevrolet Caprice had 157,00
miles on it and an engine with very little life left in it. It has been
replaced by a 2005 Dodge 4-door 4x4 pick-up.
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"Fire Pal
Dave" Volunteers in Clarkdale
September
24, 2008
Dave Acero, better known in the Phoenix
area as "Fire Pal Dave" has been a firefighter in Arizona for over 33 years.
He is now retired, but that hasn't stopped him from continuing to serve.
Dave has decided to become a District volunteer in order to share his extensive
experience with other firefighters and to continue his passion: Teaching
children how to be safe.
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New Brush
Truck Purchased With Grant
July 30, 2008
A new brush truck arrived in the District
on July 13th. The brush truck was purchased using a FEMA grant with paid 95% of
the cost.
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Fire on
Broadway
June 25, 2008
The fire was on a 3 acre parcel, privately
owned, where old vehicles and other items were being stored. Thee was no
structure on the property. Sparks from a demolition saw ignited a stack of
pallets and weeds.
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Wildfire
Season - Protect your home
Wildfires strike quickly and without
warning.
Please
consider helping to protect your home
from wildfire by creating defensible space. Defensible space is the 30 feet around your home that
is Lean,
Clean and Green.
Ten
tips to keep your home free from fire,
Project Wildfire,
www.firefree.org
Defensible Space
Information Page
Beware and Prepare
Firewise Landscaping Brochure,
Firewise Communities Publication,
www.firewise.org
Wildfire..Are You Prepared?
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Joe Moore
Appointed Fire Chief
June 20, 2008
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Chief
Eberle Resigns
April 14, 2008
The Clarkdale Fire District Board
of Directors accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Don Eberle at their
meeting last night (March 13, 2008). His last day will be March 28,
2008. Chief Eberle accepted a Fire Chief’s position in Cortez,
Colorado.
Board
Chairman Jim Elmer stated, "We are very grateful for the service Chief
Eberle has given us. We needed a Chief with his experience and
integrity to get us through our first year of operation, and we were
very fortunate to have found him. The Board of Directors wish Chief
Eberle the best in his new endeavors and hope that the move to Cortez
will bring him and his family one step closer to a well deserved
retirement. As citizens of Clarkdale, we will always remember Chief
Eberle as our first Chief and the fine service he provided to our
community."
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