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Firefighting & Life-Saving Services —
On Guard 24 / 7/ 365
The Wayne Fire Department fulfills our mission statement by using technology, training and commitment in providing life-saving services to the community we serve. This is accomplished though many avenues utilizing emergency preparedness plans, fire prevention activities, fire code enforcement, public education, hazardous materials response teams, state-of-the-art equipment, highly trained personnel and other specialized services and programs.
The Wayne Fire Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 52 weeks a year. We have 21 full-time sworn Officers, one full-time executive secretary and one part-time clerk II. All Fire Fighters are state-licensed paramedics and have been fully trained to the Fire Fighter II level.
In the Fall of 2003, the Department moved into a state-of-the art building, located at 3300 S. Wayne Rd. Providing 16,430 square feet of modernized living and working space for the firefighters, the station houses both administration and suppression activities including specialized areas for nine decontamination rooms, a breathing air room, and medical equipment room. The basement provides additional storage, an evidence room, and fitness area for firefighters.
What you should do when a Tornado / Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Warning is issued.
Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned
At the September 15th City Council meeting Mayor Haidous proclaimed
October 4 -10, 2009 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City, and urged all the people of Wayne to heed the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2009, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Wayne fire and emergency service.
2009 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned"
serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safer
from fire during Fire Prevention Week and year-round. Go here for Home Hazard and Safety Checklist.>>>
This year the Fire Department went to all the Wayne elementary
schools and conducted fire truck tours and provided fire prevention support materials.
The department is also conducting a "HOME HAZARD/ESCAPE PLAN" contest. Winning class rooms in each school with the most returned escape plans will be awarded a pizza party with the fire fighters. Please go here for contest form.>>>
Have a Problem? We Have The Life-Saving Services To Help You
Fire Safety Training Programs
The Wayne Fire Department will design an appropriate Fire Safety Training program for your organization or business. Contact the Fire Department at 722-1111 for additional information.
Fire Station Tours
Fire Department facilities are regularly visited by schools and other organizations. Please contact the Fire Department at 722-1111 for additional information.
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Partnerships Against Fire
The Wayne Fire Department has teamed with the local Boy Scouts to distribute, free to residents of Wayne without them, smoke detectors and batteries at no charge.
Learn Not To Burn
A five week fire awareness program taught by Fire Fighters in the elementary schools of the City. The program targets all first grade students. For more information contact the Fire Department at 722-1111.
Juvenile Fire Setters
Youth Counseling which is aimed at juvenile, first time fire-setters. This program is offered only as a preliminary service to help in determining if professional help is needed.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Fighters visit all Wayne elementary schools to discuss fire safety topics. As part of the program, astudent from each school is named “Fire Fighter of the Day” and later visits the Fire Department for an orientation into the world of Fire Fighters and the use of their equipment and daily lives on duty.
Merit Badges
The Fire Department actively supports both the Boy and Girl Scout Fire Safety merit badge programs.