Captain Pinson has lived in Vandalia since 1991. He was hired July 18, 1991, as a paid on call firefighter. Captain Pinson became the Division of Fire's pump/driving instructor on April 6, 1999, was promoted to paid on call Lieutenant March 1, 2002, and then promoted to paid on call Captain on October 1, 2007. Captain Pinson heads the Division of Fire's Fire Operation's group. The “Fire Op's” group is responsible for conducting driver's training, maintaining the fleet and associated equipment, which includes providing routine maintenance and annual testing of specific equipment (i.e. pumps, ladders, hose, and hydrants). The group is also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Division of Fire's three fire stations.
Each year the Vandalia Fire Division has been fortunate to be provided with buildings that are no longer habitable such as the one shown below to be used for fire training purposes. The different scenarios that can be provided during these trainings is invaluable for when the real fire presents itself. Additionally, firefighters are offered 24 trainings with the division on specified training topics annually.
Each year the Vandalia Fire Division has been fortunate to be provided with buildings that are no longer habitable to be used for fire training purposes. The different scenarios that can be provided during these trainings is invaluable for when the real fire presents itself. Additionally, firefighters are offered 24 trainings with the division on specified training topics annually.
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