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The Vandalia Fire Division has 4 fire engines, a ladder truck, and a grass truck ready and waiting to deal with any fire call. With 61 certified firefighters, full time, part time and paid on call, the Vandalia Fire Division staffs two fire stations on the east and west side of Vandalia.
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MIKE PINSON, CAPTAIN
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.
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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 staff checks and flows hydrants located throughout the city. If a problem is found, the appropriate city department is notified and the hydrant is repaired to normal operational status.
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ROBERT WILLIAMS, LIEUTENANT
Lieutenant Williams is a life-long resident of Vandalia and a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. Lieutenant Williams was hired as a paid on call firefighter/EMT on February 10, 1998. He became a certified Paramedic on November 1, 2001, and was promoted to a paid on call Lieutenant on October 16, 2007. Lieutenant Williams is assigned to the "Fire Op's" work group and assists Captain Pinson with fire/EMS appraratus and equipment maintenance, and with the Division of Fire's driving program. Lieutenant Williams is also a member of the Health and Safety work group and is working to assist the Division in an overhaul of its health and wellness program. Lieutenant Williams has an Associate's degree in Fire and EMS Management from Sinclair Community College, and he also serves the community of Huber Heights as a full time firefighter/paramedic.
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The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts Fire Safety inspections and Building Plan Reviews, and provides Code Enforcement and Pre-Fire Planning. In addition, they monitor open burns by requiring a permit and an inspection. Residents are required to call the dispatch telephone number on the permit before burning. Visit our Fire Prevention Services page for more information.
The Fire Prevention Bureau staff teaches a multitude of Fire Safety classes. Visit our Other Fire Services page for more information.
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