HUTCHINSON, Kan.— For the Hutchinson Fire Department, the past two weeks between structure fires and wildland fires were tough on personnel and equipment.
Fire Chief Steve Beer says millions of dollars of property value were saved with little dollar loss by HFD and mutual aid partners. Beer says he’s been in the fire service for 35 years. He says Hutchinson has some of the best firefighters around.
Beer said that all of this cannot be done without all the support from the community.
Beer released a statement on the support they received. Here is what he had to say:
“The overwhelming support in prayers for safety, food donations, and just uplifting messages do not go unnoticed. On behalf of all our members at HFD, we thank you. In order to be successful, many others assist. Our Fleet maintenance department keeps our equipment running 24/7. Our public works department brings in heavy equipment to save days of labor intensive work. Our IT and GIS departments keep up our computers and drones out in the field that are used to fight these fires. Our brothers and sisters in blue, HPD and the Sheriff's department are always quick to jump in on what’s needed. Our Reno County Emergency Manager and Kansas Forest Service partners are always in support of our planning and operations. Our new Rehab Response Team of retired firefighters and spouses ensure our firefighters are fed and taken care of. And lastly our 911 dispatch center and mutual aid partners support us on all ends. We thank you.”
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