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« on: August 05, 2015, 06:34:30 AM »
Unfortunately I don't think it comes down to who owns it or who wants to buy it as much at the "Country Pantry ship has sailed". Time a new fresh beginning with a different name, theme or some sort of chain that can rejuvenate. Trying to reincarnate the Country Pantry each time has failed numerous times for various reasons not just because of the "who owns it factor". It definitely would be nice to though to have a local establishment to visit when we return to Fairfax to visit though.
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« on: March 31, 2015, 09:09:06 AM »
Not sure how this will be enforced but it has disaster written all over it. Having lived in Fairfax on a private road I can't tell you how many times people from presumably other towns (to get out of paying for their own trash pick up) dropped bags off and other misc items at the end of my road. My question is so if there is more trash than "allowed" and there is "no sticker" because of the described scenario who is penalized and how? If there is no sticker and its more than again "allowed" do they leave it there to stink and attract the animals or is it simply picked up without penalty?
If I was still living there I would be at one of those public meetings asking these questions for sure....In theory maybe a good idea however I think in practallity.......an Epic Fail
Cheers,
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« on: June 16, 2014, 07:01:20 AM »
Although VSP states driver inatentiveness may be partly to blame I want to call out the fact that this is a private road that serves 3-4 houses and is no wider than the propane truck. The upper part of the road also had no shoulders with very soft stone about 1 foot in on each side of 10' foot road. People who live on these types of road for priviacy truely need to understand that public services are limited based on the road. There is no way if it was Winter time that ANY FXFD truck can access the upper houses. Based on the road as it presented on Saturday afternoon we could get our engine (NO Ladder and No Tanker Shuttle) at least most of the way up but firefighting operations would be extremly hampered and delayed.
This call is a great examply why the fire department has worked so hard to have zoning laws in Fairfax; that required 16' driveways and 24' roadways each with 2' shoulders on top of those maintained widths. If the truck had been leaking propane and we had to inniate water flow operations I am not sure how sucessful we would have been.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
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« on: May 31, 2014, 03:38:14 PM »
All the polical BS aside. I hope the school goes out and picks up there fancy voting signs all around town soon.
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« on: March 06, 2014, 07:18:52 AM »
I am pretty sure Ed doesn't even live in Fairfax, just likes to stir the pot so I wouldn't get too worked up over it. More important things in life than mindless banter.
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« on: February 10, 2014, 12:44:05 PM »
As of May 1, 2014 the Town of Fairfax will have a new ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) of 3/8B. This is a monumental improvement from our previous 6/9.
Many U.S. insurers of homes and business’ use ISO’s PPC in their premium calculations. In general, the price of insurance in a community with a good PPC is lower than in a community with a poor rating. ISO assigns a rating number from 1 to 10. Recently Fairfax Fire underwent a day long audit encompassing the following.
• fire alarm and communication systems, including telephone systems, telephone lines, staffing, and dispatching systems
• the fire department, including equipment, apparatus, staffing, training records and validation, as well as geographic distribution of fire companies
• the water-supply system, including the condition and maintenance of hydrants, and a careful evaluation of the amount of available water compared with the amount needed to suppress fires
ISO has developed both a single and split rating system. In a single rating system all properties in that jurisdiction receive the rating. ISO also develops a split classification such as Fairfax, 3/8B; the first class (3) applies to properties within five road miles of a fire station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant. The second class (8B) applies to properties within five road miles of a fire station but beyond 1,000 feet of a hydrant.
Class 1 through 8 falls into a competitive scoring system representing a fire suppression system that includes a credible dispatch center, fire department and water supply.
Class 8B is a special classification that recognizes a superior level of fire protection in otherwise Class 9 areas. It is designated to represent a fire protection delivery system that is superior except for lack of water supply system capable of the minimum flow criteria of 250 gallons per minute for 2 consecutive hours. Fairfax Fire helps achieve this score by having nearly 6000 gallons of water spread across various firefighting apparatus.
Class 9 represents a credible dispatch center and fire department but lacks any creditable water supply.
Examples to show how the Fairfax Fire Department compares to other local communities: Colchester 3, Swanton 5/9, Bellows Falls Class 4, Milton 5/9, South Burlington 3/9
In Vermont, ISO evaluates about 270 communities (Graph below) of which only 5 have achieved a whole or partial class 3 - Fairfax and four other towns. This excellent rating could equate to savings for business and residential properties on their fire insurance premiums. Please contact your insurance company to see how and if this new PPC applies.
As our department continues to improve processes and trainings we commit to providing timely and professional services to the citizens of our community. For any specific questions in regards to this please reach out to Battalion Chief David Raymond, 849-6075 (Station).
Respectfully Submitted;
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
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« on: December 22, 2013, 07:34:51 PM »
This evening the Fairfax Fire Department responded to a home that had been without power since 6am for a carbon monoxide alarm. Due to loss of power they had rigged up alternative sources by having a generator running inside the garage.
Upon arrival crews found lethal levels of CO within the home. Fortunately we were able to mitigate the problem, ventilate and arrange for alternative housing with a family member for the resident. As storm clean up continues please ensure that if you have or know of folks still without power that if they are using alternative sources of heat or electricity that are doing so safely and with caution having proper battery powered CO and Smoke alarms working within the residence.
There are some folks whom are serviced by VELCO who as of 4pm this afternoon our department was advised that some of those people may not have power back until 12/24.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
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« on: December 20, 2013, 07:58:49 AM »
The Fairfax Fire department has been in communications with our state emergency management and are prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way. Lt. Raymond has prepared all of our saws, generators and fuel supplies for potential extended use throughout the weekend.
As a reminder to folks please assume ALL lines are energized and do not approach or attempt to remove from a roadway or driveway. Please do not hesitate to use the 911 system so we can safely asses and handle any weather related incident safely. As we anticipate a number of responses this weekend we will be prioritizing calls based on resources and severity. Please have patience and understand that dangerous driving conditions could delay response times.
Justin Hayes CFI
Chief Fairfax Fire
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« on: December 04, 2013, 02:16:58 PM »
The joy of the winter road maintenance season is upon us in full swing the Fairfax Fire Department is asking or better yet, pleading for the residents of Fairfax and Fletcher to ensure their private roads and driveways are properly maintained with plowing the full width and sanding as well.
Last evening (December 3, 2013) the fire department responded to a carbon monoxide call on a private road with lack of proper winter maintenance. Upon completion of the call while descending the private road due to lack of adequate maintenance we experienced a significant near miss, narrowly avoiding the truck rolling over and possibly causing significant injury or worse to its crew; never mind the potential damage to the vehicle and it equipment valued at nearly $500,000.
To further paint the picture; upon the tones we knew the road had potential to be bad due to past experiences and altered our standard operating response procedures by sending the Rescue and Engine 2 rather than just sending Engine 1. Engine 1 with its longer wheel base I am not confident we could be considering this only a near miss.
Many residents of our primary communities I am sure never plan on needing either fire or rescue assistance just as I am sure the folks last evening did not. However, one can never predict when you may or may not need the services of the fire department, ambulance or both.
Please ensure you’re your roads and driveways are maintained as if your life and property depend on it, because it may indeed. If we cannot access your property in a time of need than we cannot provide the assistance that was requested or at least not without potential for catastrophic delay.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
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« on: December 02, 2013, 08:36:17 AM »
From the Fire and EMS perspective....Statisticly we can expect to respond to this intersection about 3-5 times a year something that has not changed for the last decade. Recently we had a fatatility at this intersection that becomes driven by the hype of social media and forums such as this, so that increases the visibility to incidents. Increased visibility equally greater attention for a topic of conversation. I chuckly because I see no mention of the dozens of accidents we respond to infront of Steeple Market, 128/104 Insection or Brush Woods areas. Steeple Market is good for at least 6-10 a year (Thats with the reduced speed limits and adequate visibility) and Brush Woods will consume almost the same in a given year.
For those inclined to make decisions or make political light of, please let the data drive decisions and not tunnel vision to social media.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
Fairfax Fire
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« on: November 14, 2013, 08:12:10 AM »
Dave great question; that would need to be referred to Franklin County Sheriffs office for an answer as root cause determination for motor vehicle accidents is out of scope for the fire department.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
Fairfax Fire
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« on: November 13, 2013, 02:18:49 PM »
Fairfax Fire was handling another call when we were alerted to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Swamp/Fletcher. One vehicle on its side with patient entrapped. Fairfax Fire performed the extrication and turned patient over to Fairfax Rescue to treatment.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
Fairfax Fire
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« on: May 29, 2013, 09:06:43 AM »
Fairfax responded to Georgia for a house fire with tankers per initial request. Deputy Chief arrived on scene with first tanker where Georgia command made request for personnel and ladder. Ladder 1 responded to support roof ventilation operations and provide second floor interior fire attack. Fairfax operated on scene for about 2 hours while Cambridge Fire covered the Fairfax Station.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
Fairfax Fire Dept.
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« on: May 28, 2013, 11:44:39 AM »
Just a heads up to all that the Fire Department will be conducting the same type training again this evening May 28th 6pm-10pm.
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
Fairfax Fire Department
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« on: May 20, 2013, 02:25:22 PM »
*PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE*
On Tuesday evening May 21st and May 28th, from 6pm-10pm the Fairfax Fire Department will be conducting Search and Rescue training at the former Food Venture Building at the bottom of Mail Hill. The department will be utilizing environmentally friendly fog machine solution to make the training evolutions as real as possible. This fog has the appearance of smoke and will be visible from the street during the training as heavy volumes will be used. Please do not be alarmed as this is a controlled training session with NO live fire being used. The fire department will ventilate the building using high pressure fans once training is complete to ensure that this smoke like fog is flushed from the building and not visable once we depart the grounds.
The department will also be making simulated announcements over the the Town of Fairfax radio frequency such as Mayday Calls, and fire operations terminology. These messages will be for training purposes only once again and the department will be sure to preface the evenings training and occasionally during the event to ensure that the public is aware.
We would like to thank Gabe Handy for allowing the department to utilize this structure for these critical skill building exercises.
Thank You,
Justin Hayes, CFI
Fire Chief
Fairfax Fire Dept.
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