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Charity Golf Outing

Updated On: Jun 02, 2009 (13:52:00)

The Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Local 3234 and the Downers Grove Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #73 are proud to announce the return of our charity golf outing to be held on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2009. As in the past we will be utilizing two courses, Woodbine Golf Course and Old Oak Golf Course. All post golf events will take place at Woodbine. Last years event sold out quickly, so please register and pay early to gaurentee your spot. Featured events for the day will include: Hole in One Contests, Sponsor Gifts, Closest to the Pin Contest, Player Gifts, Prizes and Awards, Longest Drive Contest, Raffle, Volunteer Gifts, Auction, and much more. Please click on the link below and register now. Invite your friends to play by clicking on "Tell a Friend," which will then automatically send them a link to the site. Proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks. Once again, thank you for your support of Autism Speaks.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION

DGPFA Statement Regarding FD Staffing Reduction

Updated On: Oct 31, 2008 (08:49:00)

The DGPFA does not support the recently implemented “jump company” method of staffing the truck and squad company at station 2.  The truck and squad are dispatched to every report of a fire or activated alarm in the village.  The four members who have traditionally been assigned to the truck and squad each had a specific task assigned to them upon arrival at a fire or other emergency.  Reducing this team to three members absolutely reduces their ability to accomplish their assigned tasks. 

Jump companies do not increase efficiency.  Efficiency is lost.  While both vehicles may not be necessary on scene, a full complement of fire fighters is crucial.  Reducing the number of fire fighters responding to an emergency is a reduction in the level of service provided. 

The Downers Grove Fire Department is already staffed below the national consensus standard level established by NFPA 1710.  Numerous studies are available that demonstrate the loss of efficiency, safety, and in some cases cost effectiveness of operating below the staffing levels detailed in NFPA 1710.  While the DGPFA understands the need to be fiscally responsible we do not support a reduction in the level of service provided to the public.

Please watch this short video for a further explanation of the importance of adequate staffing.



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