Fire Department
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Fire Chief Kevin Bowling
Assistant Chief Les Sutton
Assistant Chief Dan Wood
Captain Bill Joseph
Captain Ray Lamb
Lieutenant Susie Ortiz |
President Tom Campbell
Vice President Jeff Thomas
Secretary Justin Osborne
Treasurer Janell Bowling
Safety Officer Susie Ortiz
Training Officers are the Line Officers
Trustee Dan Wood |
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Firefighter Training Schedule
The Omak Fire Department holds practice on Wednesday of each week (except holidays).
| 1st Wednesday of each month |
6PM Officers Meeting
7PM General Meeting |
| Following Wednesdays |
7PM Practice/Training |
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2008
Omak Fire Department
Statistics
331 calls for service
This was the second busines year in the history of the Omak Fire Department
183 calls inside the City
148 outsite the City
This includes other fire districts and cities
79 fires
97 Rescue & emergency medical calls
13 hazardous conditions
17 service calls
67 good intent calls
55 false calls
$113,350.00 Dollar loss inside the city
$2,444,100.00 Dollars loss outside the city
1725 man hours spent on fire calls
2453 man hours spent training
4178 total man hours
The Omak Fire Department Provided Mutual Aid to:
City of Okanogan: 10
Fire District #4: 1
Fire District #7: 7
Fire District #8: 4
Fire District #9: 4
Fire District #15: 2
Colville Tribal Emergency Services: 17
BIA: 3
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2008 100 Call Club
These Volunteer Firefighters responded to 100 or more calls in 2008
Chris Bowling
Tom Campbell
Audie Gann
Joe Gariano
Bill Joseph
Susie Ortiz
Dave Stevenson
Les Sutton
Dan Wood
Dan Wood had the most fire calls in 2008 with 198 calls
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YEARS IN SERVICE CERTIFICATES
| 1 YEAR |
5 YEARS |
10 YEARS |
20 YEARS |
25 YEARS |
| Tim Andrist |
Chris Bowling |
Brien Bowling |
Jeff Harris |
Dan Wood |
| Tom Brantner |
Rob Paine |
Ray Lamb |
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| Tona Kruse |
Brian Raykowski |
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TWO FIREFIGHTERS RETIRE IN 2008
 Dave Womack  Joe Gariano
Dave Womack had 27 years of service with the Omak Fire Department. He responded to 1770 calls for service during this time. Joe Gariano had 33 years of service and responded to 2588 calls for service during his 33 years.
Both Dave and Joe are now honorary lifetime members of the Omak Volunteer Fire Department.
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HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS
retired members with 25 years or more of service |
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Rick Baldwin
Cal Bowling
Eddie Freel
Joe Gariano
Jerry Gregerson
Darrell Harris
Steve James
Scott Robbins
Bob Roberts
Dave Womack |
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Our Mission Statement |
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The mission of the Omak Volunteer Fire Department is to provide protection of life, property and the environment. Accomplished through fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue operations and community involvement. With resources allocated and the authority granted we will provide to the citizens and visitors of the City of Omak quality cost effective emergency services. |
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Fire Prevention Tips: Protection, Planning and Practice
Approximately 80% of all United States fire deaths occur in the home. Every year fire kills approximately six thousand Americans. Ensure the safety of your family by following 3 P's Program: Protection, Planning and Practice.
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