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2009 Fire Act Grant - $38,000.00
ISFM Small Equip Grant -$ 21,600.00
Firemens Fund Ins -$20,800.00
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Brownstown Fire Prot Dist
306 E Cumberland road
Brownstown, IL 62418
Non-Emergency: 618-427-3329
Emergency: 911
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J-bar A stiff, j-shaped tool for reaching an inside door handle.
Jack-knifing Jargon for position of articulated aerial ladder such that tractor is at an angle to the trailer; provides improved stability when ladder is hoisted, rotated and extended.
Jaws of Life A Hurst tool. See hydraulic spreader.
Jet siphon A venturi appliance used for moving large amounts of water from one reservoir tank to another by pumping a small amount of pressurized water into the jet to create a vacuum to move larger amounts of water.
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| Recent Calls |
Sat. Mar 6th 2010 Change of Quarters Shumway Station2
Brownstown Fire Dept
responded to Shumway
station 2(Lake Sara)with
an engine and a
Chief for station
coverage
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Thu. Mar 4th 2010 grass/field fire
Brownstown Fire Dept with
the assistance of the
Vandalia and St Elmo fire
depts responded to a
grass fire at the Darrin
McCam...
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Sun. Feb 28th 2010 grass fire
Brownstown Fire Dept
responded to a report of
a grass fire at the Don
Walk residence units
responding were Engines
1151,1152&...
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