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Training completed during the year included 2,080 fective emergency fire and rescue system of which you hours of skills and management training outside of the may be proud. Department, plus a comprehensive and ongoing in-service training program. All of our lieutenant/shift supervisors In summary, I dedicate the 1990 Annual Report to the (Lieutenants Costello, Hamblin, Martini and Willis)have members of my Management Team, who do so much to now completed the State Firefighting Academy's 160 hour assist me with the management and administration of the "First Line Supervisors" class, as have several of our Department. These dedicated men and women include senior firefighters. In addition, five members completed Deputy Chief Baker, Lieutenants Hamblin, Martini, 80 hour on-campus training programs at the National Fire Costello and Willis, Administrative Secretary Barbara Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. Included in this number Flynn, and Call Firefighter Liaison Rick Trask. I single are the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, both of whom out for special recognition my "right hand man" and are currently enrolled in the National Executive Fire Of- Deputy Fire Chief, George Baker. His energy and ex- ficer Program. Most noteworthy is the fact that all of uberance for the job are contagious, and have a positive the above programs were provided to our members at no effect on all who come into contact with him. Finally, additional cost to our citizens. I thank the Executive Secretary, the Board of Selectmen, and the citizens of the Town of Mashpee for their con- tinued support and understanding. Respectfully submitted, Robert L. Ridgeway Fire Chief Fire and Rescue personnel dww?wrate automobile Ejarication techniques at 1990 Open House In this age of high technology, no area of knowledge is more important to our personnel and the citizens we serve than is an understanding of the problems presented by hazardous materials. Both federal and state law man- date that fire and rescue personnel must be trained in the knowledge of hazardous materials. In this regard, twen- ty (20) members of the Department completed a com- prehensive 24-hour program in "Hazardous Materials Operational Awareness"during the year, making us one of the first departments in the state to have personnel so qualified. In addition, one member (F/F Ken Braley) completed 160 hours of training as a "Hazardous Materials Technician" and now serves on the Regional HazMat Response Team that provides service to our region. As we serve a growing community with a large popula- tion of senior citizens, many of our emergency responses during 1990 were for basic and advanced (paramedic) medical assistance.To insure that we are prepared to pro- vide the best in emergency medical care,considerable em- phasis is placed on medical training. In this regard, Department personnel put in 704 hours of medical train- ing during the year. In addition,two members(F/F Craig Messinger and Call F/F Donna Lopez)completed train- ing and were certified as paramedics. The Future In these times of economic uncertainty, you may rest assured that your Fire and Rescue Department is doing everything within its power to provide the best possible service at minimal cost. The concepts of effectiveness of operation and efficiency in cost are an integral part of our operation. As professionals, we will continue to strive to provide to you - our "customers" - a modern and ef- 85