2016-0348
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In Recognition: St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department
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The Parish of St. Charles
October 17, 2016
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, fire departments across the State of Louisiana are rated every five years by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) and this rating is used by property insurers to gauge the rates charged to citizens for each area; and,
WHEREAS, St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department was recently evaluated and advised that the protection class for the District has improved from Public Protection Class 4 to Class 3 which will result in a decrease in the fire insurance rates for many insured commercial and residential properties in the District; and,
WHEREAS, the basic rating is based on several factors; on the fire department side they are rated on record keeping, including fire reports, training records, equipment maintenance, equipment inventory, fire hose testing, and fire engine pump testing. Each apparatus must be inspected and have a minimum of equipment to qualify for service and to gain points toward a better rating. The department must also respond with certain equipment to all calls to gain points, and also with each piece of equipment that responds, there is a manpower requirement for each; and,
WHEREAS, firefighters are required to attend certain training evolutions and also complete ongoing training to maintain their status. St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department has many members certified in different levels such as Firefighting, Pump Operations, Aerial Operations, Haz-Mat, Fire Officer, Investigations, Inspections, and First Responder through LSU and Alabama Fire Colleges. All of these completed during a rating period added points to their rating, in this case 2011 thru 2015; and,
WHEREAS, Public Protection Class 3 Rating was achieved by many hard working hours and the unselfish dedication of the 100% volunteer St. Rose Volunteer Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby offer appreciation and recognition to
ST. ROSE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR THEIR EFFORT IN IMPROVING THE DISTRICT’S
PUBLIC PROTECTION RATING TO CLASS 3
“PARISH OF PLENTY”
created in 1807 from the county of the
“German Coast”, a parish of
unprecedented economic and social
development, known for its
hospitality, rural living and sporting
opportunities… with the added
distinction of being located
on both sides of the
Mighty Mississippi River.