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The CPFD was created in [[1969]] after citizens living in then-unincorporated areas of north-east [[Jefferson County]] voted to create the department. Under the legislation passed in [[1966]], the District was a separate government entity, falling under the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. The County Commission appoints a five member [[Center Point Fire Board|Fire Board]] to oversee the operations. It is currently headquartered at 2229 [[Center Point Parkway]], adjacent to the [[Center Point City Hall]] and the district's [[Center Point Fire Station 1 (2006)|Station 1]], in the converted former gymnasium of [[Center Point School]]. | The CPFD was created in [[1969]] after citizens living in then-unincorporated areas of north-east [[Jefferson County]] voted to create the department. Under the legislation passed in [[1966]], the District was a separate government entity, falling under the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. The County Commission appoints a five member [[Center Point Fire Board|Fire Board]] to oversee the operations. It is currently headquartered at 2229 [[Center Point Parkway]], adjacent to the [[Center Point City Hall]] and the district's [[Center Point Fire Station 1 (2006)|Station 1]], in the converted former gymnasium of [[Center Point School]]. | ||
The Fire Department is headed by [[Center Point Fire Chief|Fire Chief]] [[Howard T. Summerford, Jr]]. It is staffed by approximately 100 employees, staffing 4 fire stations, with 4 Engine Companies, 4 Advanced Life Support Transport Units | The Fire Department is headed by [[Center Point Fire Chief|Fire Chief]] [[Howard T. Summerford, Jr]]. It is staffed by approximately 100 employees, staffing 4 fire stations, with 4 Engine Companies, and 4 Advanced Life Support Transport Units. Other units include 1 Service Support Unit, 1 Utility Truck, 1 100ft Ladder Truck, 1 Brush Truck, and 4 Reserves. | ||
==Fire stations== | ==Fire stations== | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 17 October 2008
Center Point Fire District serves the citizens of north-east Jefferson County, including the cities of Center Point and Clay, and portions of the city of Pinson, as well as the unincorporated areas of Chalkville, Grayson Valley, Huffman, Ketona, Pawnee and Robinwood.
The CPFD was created in 1969 after citizens living in then-unincorporated areas of north-east Jefferson County voted to create the department. Under the legislation passed in 1966, the District was a separate government entity, falling under the Jefferson County Commission. The County Commission appoints a five member Fire Board to oversee the operations. It is currently headquartered at 2229 Center Point Parkway, adjacent to the Center Point City Hall and the district's Station 1, in the converted former gymnasium of Center Point School.
The Fire Department is headed by Fire Chief Howard T. Summerford, Jr. It is staffed by approximately 100 employees, staffing 4 fire stations, with 4 Engine Companies, and 4 Advanced Life Support Transport Units. Other units include 1 Service Support Unit, 1 Utility Truck, 1 100ft Ladder Truck, 1 Brush Truck, and 4 Reserves.
Fire stations
- Station 1: 2233 Center Point Parkway in Center Point, built in 2006 to replace the original 1967 station
- Station 2: 5175 Pinson Valley Parkway in Pinson
- Station 3: Pawnee Village Road, no longer in service
- Station 4: 6411 Clay Palmerdale Road in Clay
- Station 5: 5470 Chalkville Mountain Road in Chalkville