Our training committee and fire apparatus committee have seen the fruits of their labor unfold in 2024, as we set a new standard in fire operations and response. With the effort of these committees, PFD identified the 6 most common occupancies that we respond to within our city. Big box stores, large industrial facilities, single and multi-story residences, etc., are a few of these examples. PFD built a deployment model to provide tactical consistency in responding to these occupancies. The deployment model is merely a playbook that provides first-in response crews initial duties on the fireground. This plan is dynamic and can be adjusted by the incident commander to meet unique situations. Our deployment model has proven to be very successful. In addition, the apparatus committee designed trend-setting fire engines (pumpers) built to function under our PFD deployment model. These pumpers allow our firefighters to utilize
their training and adaptability to be successful in any emergency scenario. Utilizing hard- nosed, blue-collar firefighting concepts, our unique pumpers have gained national exposure for their no-nonsense, back to the basics design that saved our city approximately $240,000 compared to previous pumpers with unnecessary “bells and whistles”. These are “new old school” war wagons that are a no-frills approach to getting the job done. E5 was our first war wagon pumper to arrive and was officially placed in service on September 5, 2024. Our second pumper will arrive in February 2025 and placed in service at Firehouse 2 on Fite Road.
2024 has been a productive year and it could not be achieved without out the help of every talented and passionate member of our PFD family. PFD is working hard to continue building a unique culture based on excellence and family. Our expectations are high and our accountability at an equal level because that is what our great community of Pearland expect and deserve. Luck favors the prepared and that’s what we believe within PFD. Three years into my role with PFD, I still feel blessed and continue to be extremely proud of all our PFD family and the amount passion they bring everyday to serve our wonderful community with excellence in all areas. #PardonOurDust
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