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Jackson Township Fire Department
In April 1952, a meeting was called for any persons interested in forming a fire department for the community. The meeting was held at the Lake Cable Club house with more than 40 individuals showing interest in helping to form a new department. Those individuals started the state fire training with the beginning classes having between 40 and 45 in attendance. By the time the class concluded in September of 1952 the numbers had dwindled to just twenty two (22) volunteers. This body organized the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department Number 1 to be housed in the Lake Cable area.
On October 11, 1952 the Jackson Township Board of Trustees agreed to accept two plats in the Lake Cable area from Dueber S. Cable for the construction of a fire station. On November 29, 1952 the Jackson Township Board of Trustees authorized advertising for a new fire engine.
The Jackson Township Fire Department currently consists of five fulltime fire stations, 69 fulltime and 35 part time firefighters who answer more than 4,000 alarms annually. They operate four 1500 G.P.M. pumpers, a 95 foot 1500 GPM aerial tower, a 50 foot 1500 GPM quint (pumper), six paramedic equipped ambulances, a 3,000 gallon tanker, a heavy rescue, grass truck, boat and all terrain vehicle.
Through the years the Jackson Township Fire Department has strived to improve its services to the community. This has been reflected not only in the expansion of facilities but in the training its firefighters have obtained which is directly reflected in the fire department’s ability to obtain a class 3 insurance rating. This rating has resulted in lower insurance premiums paid for fire insurance coverage.
Mission Statement
Based upon the resources provided by our citizenry, the fire department shall strive to prevent the outbreak of fires, the release of hazardous materials, and to provide life saving rescue and medical assistance within our community. All personnel shall endeavor to minimize the danger to persons and damage to property caused by fires or hazardous material releases that do occur in areas served by the fire department. The preservation of human life and lessening the degree of injury of illness shall be the primary concern of all personnel during fires or other emergencies.
On October 11, 1952 the Jackson Township Board of Trustees agreed to accept two plats in the Lake Cable area from Dueber S. Cable for the construction of a fire station. On November 29, 1952 the Jackson Township Board of Trustees authorized advertising for a new fire engine.
The Jackson Township Fire Department currently consists of five fulltime fire stations, 69 fulltime and 35 part time firefighters who answer more than 4,000 alarms annually. They operate four 1500 G.P.M. pumpers, a 95 foot 1500 GPM aerial tower, a 50 foot 1500 GPM quint (pumper), six paramedic equipped ambulances, a 3,000 gallon tanker, a heavy rescue, grass truck, boat and all terrain vehicle.
Through the years the Jackson Township Fire Department has strived to improve its services to the community. This has been reflected not only in the expansion of facilities but in the training its firefighters have obtained which is directly reflected in the fire department’s ability to obtain a class 3 insurance rating. This rating has resulted in lower insurance premiums paid for fire insurance coverage.
Mission Statement
Based upon the resources provided by our citizenry, the fire department shall strive to prevent the outbreak of fires, the release of hazardous materials, and to provide life saving rescue and medical assistance within our community. All personnel shall endeavor to minimize the danger to persons and damage to property caused by fires or hazardous material releases that do occur in areas served by the fire department. The preservation of human life and lessening the degree of injury of illness shall be the primary concern of all personnel during fires or other emergencies.