GFD Trivia
Less than 2 months after the adoption of the paid fire department, 42 city blocks went up in flames, including 568 houses, causing $1.5 million in loss.
Suppression
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Suppression Division
The Galveston Fire Department Suppression Division is comprised of 130 uniformed personnel assigned to
three shifts. The six fire stations are strategically placed throughout the 31 mile island and consist of:
- 6 Engine Companies
- 2 Truck Companies
- 1 Rescue Company
- 1 Safety Officer
- 1 Battalion Chief (Shift Commander)
- 2 Brush Trucks
Galveston Fire Department operates with 4-man Engine Companies to increase firefighter safety on the fireground and to comply with the NFPA "Two-in, Two out" rule.
Suppression Division Run Statistics
- December 2010
- January 2011
- February 2011
- March 2011
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