Support Services Division
The Support Services Division is responsible for all physical needs of the West Fire Department. To accomplish this task the division is divided into the several programs:
Support Services - Member Support
On-Scene Firefighter Rehabilitation
A Captain and Lieutenant oversee 10 non-combat Members that provide medical monitoring, hydration, nourishment and protect firefighters from environmental factors on scene. Rehab 50 an airport shuttle bus converted to a rehab unit with a restroom, microwave, coffee pots, freezer, awning and seating indoor and outdoor for firefighters to take work breaks, during these work breaks the unit provides medical monitoring of vitals and CO2 levels. Air 50 provides on-scene SCBA bottle re-filling to support firefighting operations, the truck carries a supply of compressed breathing air and contains an on-board compressor to supply endless air support.
Critical Incident Team
A three person crew of Chaplain, Counselor, and Critical Incident Specialist provide support to our District firefighters and in the case of the Chaplain support to residents of the District during emergencies. Post traumatic stress support for first responders is of paramount importance to the District, providing professionally trained/certified personnel available to our Members 24/7 is critical to meeting our mission.
Support Services - Assets (Under the direction of the Deputy Chief with the Duty Crew Lt and Crew.)
Facilities Program
This program provides preventative maintenance and upkeep to the Maintenance Shop, Administrative Building, and four fire stations. Some examples of work include; managing maintenance; installing new roofs (bidding, project management); seal coating parking lots; electrical repairs; painting; and general remodeling.
Equipment Program
This program purchases and maintains all equipment used by the West Valley Fire Department.
The responsibilities include but are not limited too maintaining and fabricating the following equipment:
Other responsibilities include purchasing and inventorying equipment and parts for the maintenance of the above listed equipment; acting as liaison and scheduling work with outside agencies and private shops; and responding to emergencies to support operations with fuel, power, air, communications, rehabilitation and trouble shooting.
Quartermaster Program
The Division also serves as the Department's Quartermaster providing the following:
- Uniforms
- Protective clothing
- Small emergency response tools and equipment
- Foam
- Medical response equipment
- Household supplies and equipment
- Office supplies and equipment
- Yard tools
- Over 700 different items are stocked
Apparatus Specification Program
This program is responsible for; creating specifications for vehicles and all specialized apparatus; overseeing the bidding process; making recommendations for purchases; taking delivery; and putting the vehicles and apparatus in service.
Fire Hydrant Program
There are over 50 fire hydrants in West Valley Fire Department's jurisdiction, this programs responsibilities include:
- Managing tests on newly installed hydrants
- Inspecting and maintaining every hydrant semi-annually
- Flow testing hydrants annually
- Coordinating the repair of damaged and malfunctioning hydrants
Communications Program
This program works closely with Valley Fire to assess and upgrade needs of the following equipment:
- 2 cell phones
- 20 tablets
- 110 pagers
- 40 portable radios
- 20 mobile radios
