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 During the week of Febr uary 15th a new training device was on hand at Center Point Fire. The device known as the Burn Trailer, is a fire simulator. The trailer is the size of a commercial 18 wheeler but the similarities stop there. Inside are several propane burners, movable walls, and stairs to a second level. The training vehicle allows firefighters to train in a realistic but safe environment. The systems on board are computer controlled, there are...
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  Investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning fire at Chalkville Crossings.

Firefighters were called out to the fire at 07:58 Thursday morning. When they arrived, flames were showing.

Investigators believe the fire started in an apartment but got into the attic where it quickly spread.

Two units were burned, four had water damage, and a few more were damaged by smoke



"Those type fires are really hard to s...

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Center Point Fire District Volunteer Ed Moyer was recently recognized by Wells Fargo Advisors as a Second Half Champion. here is a description of the program.

Recognizing the extraordinary achievements of individuals age 50+

Our Second-Half Champions^SM award winners look at the second half of life in ways individuals don’t traditionally associate with our pre-retirement and retirement years. While many of us hit 50 and prepare to slow down and relax, our Second-Half Champions award winners ha...
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The Center Point Fire District has implemented a new program to install child safety car seats. The program will allow you to make an appointment at one of our stations to have your child safety seat properly fitted to your car. This program is done as a service to our citizens at no additional cost.

In 1999, 1,724 child occupants age 14 and under died in motor vehicle crashes. About 61% of motor vehicle occupants ages 15 and under who were killed in fatal crashes were unrestrained. Approximat...

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The Center Point Fire District's Honor Guard was chosen this year to present the colors for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial at the IChiefs Conference in Atlanta Friday August 24th. This was quite an honor for the Fire District. IChief's and Fire Rescue International is the conference for the International Association of Fire Chief's, the conference was held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Georgia August 23rd through the 25th.


 
Center Point Fire District Chief Howard T. Summerf...

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December 2008    The Center Point Fire District/Fire Prevention Bureau is offering Free Smoke Alarms to the residents of our fire district. We proudly stand by our Mission Statement and are dedicated to providing the best professional level of fire protection, emergency medical services and public safety education to the citizens of the Center Point Fire District by preventing and minimizing the loss of life and property.

 

The most important thing to know is Smoke Alarms Save Lives a...

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