The Official LEEDS AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT Website
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Leeds Area Fire Department
Leeds Area Special Service District
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Leeds Area Fire Department
Fire Chief’s Message April 2008
Thank You for visiting our new Web Site.
I hope you find it useful and I welcome any comments you might have regarding it.
This time of year we begin preparation for summer.
For us this means issues of the Wildland Urban Interface.
Can we defend your homes in the event of a wildland fire?
Fact - in the event of a large fire, possibly wind driven,
the departments' resources can be easily overrun.
Fact - the department has Mutual Aid Agreements with other departments,
but their response times are from 20 to 60 minutes at best,
and relevant to what the needs are within their local area.
Fact - Federal and State Fire suppression resources are extremely expensive and the
Town of Leeds does not have the financial resources to hire them.
So, what can you do to protect your own property? Answer - a LOT can be done.
While I cannot give you all the answers in a few moments in this short letter,
click the 'Helpful Links' in the menu for dozens of links to fire prevention information
you need to help protect your family and property.
I am available to help you do an assessment of your risks and provide free advice with no pressure.
I also have printed material available and welcome you to contact me.
I hope a major fire event never happens;
but we must do what we can to prepare for a"what if it happens" day.
I assure you the department will do what it can with the resources it has.
You need to do your part in assessing your risks and then mitigating them.
Again, please contact me if I can help your in your risk assessment.
Thanks, Fire Chief Steve Lewis
