August was a busy month!

The month of August proved to be a very challenging month for the Clinton Fire Department. We responded to 62 call during the month, about 30 of those on August 2nd during the flooding in Clinton. On August 2nd we were assisted greatly by some of our mutual aid departments. While responding to calls during the flood our members were also dealing with the fact that our Station had flooded as well. Members work very hard to minimize the damage, however we still sustained almost $30,000 in damages. Fortunately in our efforts to trim costs we shopped around for insurance in 2009 and had recently changed to a new company. This new policy saved the department money as well as increasing our coverage, including flood insurance. Thankfully most of the damage will be covered under this new policy. August was also a challenge for our apparatus. Engine 452 needed a new radiator so it was sent out for repairs and to have annual preventative maintenance performed. Several issues were found during the maintenance and will be repaired. This is not a surprise since this truck is 18 years old and has been very reliable over the years. Then in late August a pulley broke on Tower 45 and it is out of service while the manufacturer works to make repairs. Engine 452 should be back in service early next week however we do not know when the ladder truck will return. Our members are operating with Engine 451 and Service 45 as well as mutual aid. Hopefully September will be dryer, have less mechanical issues, and fewer responses. Stay Safe!