FINANCIALLY SPEAKING... by Joy Grindeland, CKFR Fiscal Services Manager The 2006 budget year ended on a positive note. We collected 103.1% of revenues budgeted and we spent 92.2% of the expenditures budgeted. Highway 3 Brush Fire Photos of CKFR firefighters in action at the Highway 3 brush fire on August 8th, 2006. Fire Inspections by Roger Nordlander, CKFR Fire Inspector Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue performs business fire inspections as part of our public safety program. At the heart of any fire inspection is the fire code. Out and About by Jay Lovato, CKFR Battalion Chief Many people can honestly say they have never called or needed the services of their local fire department. Thankfully, we are glad to hear that. Pull to the Right by Paul Stewart, CKFR Division Training Chief It has happened to all of us - you are driving down the road and from out of nowhere an ambulance, fire truck or police car appears in your rearview mirror with lights flashing and sirens blaring. New Mobile Computers Help CKFR Respond to Residential and Commercial Fires by Jay Lovato, CKFR Battalion Chief "Mom, move over!! The fire trucks are coming with their lights and sirens on." says Jimmy, Susan's 8 year old son. Before she knows it, several Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue vehicles quickly pass by enroute to a building fire in a strip mall a short distance away. "How and Why We Do Things" CKFR'S Pre-Fire Planning Program by Mike Tague, CKFR Battalion Chief Firefighters encounter many dangers while responding to and working at the scene of emergencies. While our business involves taking acceptable risks to preserve lives and protect property, we can take measures to improve our own, as well as the public's safety.
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