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Buckeye Valley Mission Statement:
- While maintaining a close relationship with the community, changing continually to meet the needs of the community
- We ensure that the public and taxpayers of the district receive the highest, most effective services in providing fire suppression and medical care at the highest standards of professionalism
- If you know and live by the mission statement; you can't go wrong
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Buckeye Valley FD covers what
- 200 square miles
- 6 stations: 3 Engines, 8 Rescues, 4 Tankers, 4 Heavy brush, Medic ride
- 3 stations not manned
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Buckeye Valley FD service areas
- Town of Buckeye
- Goodyear
- Gila Bend
- Litchfield Park
- Rainbow
- Areas surrounding Buckeye
- East to milepost 175 on State Route 85
- South to milepost 135 on State Route 85
- West to milepost 60 on I-10
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Fire and Rescue Stations
- S329
Bearsley & Sunvalley PKWY- S328
Palo Verde Rd. & Vanburen- S327 Rainbow Rd. & Lower Buckeye
- S326 Arlington Rd.
- S324 Miller & MC 85
- S321 Between Indian School & Camelback Off Perryville
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Fire Stations
- S325(not manned)Palo Verde Rd. & Old Hwy 80
- S323(not manned)Arlington School Rd. & cactus Rose Rd
- S322(not manned)Riggs Rd. & 195th Ave
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How would you resolve a conflict with a worker
- 90% of most conflicts take place because of a misunderstanding or lack of communication
- Because this is an organization of mostly alpha males, you must humble yourself to know to get to the real reason of the conflict
- Once the problem is identified; it's usually something stupid that can be laughed at
- Example
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How would you handle a firefighter taking equipment
- 1st thing is to not assume the guilt or the negative
- Remember everyone crossed many obstacles to be hired
- Let them know this looks bad due to equipment missing
- Do not judge or come to conclusions; not my job or place
- Could be taking taking suppies to another station
- This is a job of integrity
- If person becomes defensive:
- investigate why?
- Ask other firefighter
- Last resort bring it up to chain of command
- Try to resove at lowest level
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What do you know about Buckeye Valley FD
- Community and Fire Family events
- Pancake breakfast fund raiser every few months
- Prayers and fund raisers for fellow FF Justin Dotson (motorcycle accident)
- FF working shifts for free to help family
- Car washes
- New board just elected; Cpt Pahl
- I'm a district resident
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How have you prepared for this position?
- I feel I've been preparing for this my whole life.
- What I mean is i've always been into team oriented organizations:
- Football Team
- Army Military Police Unit (Team)
- Physical Fitness is a part of my life
- Obviously I've obtained all my certs. (Fire I & II, EMT, HAZMAT, CPR)
- Ride alongs: not just to ride but to learn:
- What its really like at the fire house
- Daily routines
- Testing & evaluations
- Physical fitness
- Firehouse etiquiet
- Prepared family (i'm in the Army)
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