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G. FIRE DEPARTMENT <br />1. Services Provided <br />The South Bend Fire Department has 212 full-time firefighters for fire <br />protection services. The department has three divisions. Fire suppression <br />and emergency response services are provided from 11 fire stations located <br />throughout the City, as shown on Map 8. Station No. 1 also serves as the <br />administrative center for the fire prevention, services and emergency <br />medical services divisions. <br />The department has 29 active anti reserve fire suppression and emergency <br />response vehicles. These consist of 8 pumpers, 4 mini pumpers, 4 quint <br />aerials, 1 rescue, 4 medic units, 1 neonatal unit, 2 boats and trailers, 3 <br />battalion chief cars and 1 light -duty truck. The department also has 14 cars, <br />trucks and vans used by the chief, assistant chiefs, inspectors, investigators <br />and maintenance personnel. <br />The Operations Division provides 24-hour services from the 11 fire stations <br />for all structural and trash fire suppressions, fuel and flammable liquid <br />washdowns, emergency medical services and emergency rescues including <br />water rescue. The Division also includes the Haz/Mat Response Team and <br />maintains in-house training. <br />The Fire Prevention Division includes the Arson Investigation Squad that <br />investigates all fires of a suspicious nature and all major disasters. Inspectors <br />of the Fire Prevention Bureau enforce all City and State fire codes. This <br />division also provides public education services for fire and safety issues. <br />The Services Division is responsible for the maintenance and emergency <br />repairs of all department vehicles. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) <br />Division coordinates training of all firefighters in EMS matters and is the <br />liaison with local hospitals. <br />2. Annexation Responsibilities <br />Township fire departments presently provide fire protection services for the <br />annexation study area. The fire station locations for Centre, Clay (2 stations), <br />German (2 stations), Portage and Warren Townships are shown on Map 8. <br />The Greene and Penn Township fire stations are located outside of the study <br />area, as is Warren Township Station No. 2. <br />45 <br />