Chief Terry Colburn

Chief Terry Colburn, Magnolia Fire Department
Chief Colburn is a long time Magnolia area resident.  He has recently been appointed Chief of the Magnolia Fire Department and took this oportunity to introduce himself to our community and brief on the department's goals and activities.
Chief Terry Colburn's Speaking Notes
  • Introduction
  • MCESD 10
  • 165 sq miles
  • 140K – 220K residents
  • 9 stations, land purchased for 3 more
  • Fleet - over 40 emergency response vehicles (E, L, TR, T, B, MR)
  • Employ over 90 FT and 50 PT
  • 2/10 rating - Insurance Service Office (ISO), TX Dept. Insurance
  • 8460 calls for service 2024. Up 8% from 23 and 31% from 22
  • Public Events
    • Free smoke alarm checks and replacement / Install if needed
    • CPR, Stop the Bleed classes
    • CRASE - Community Response to Active Shooter Events
    • Pictures with Santa
  • Logistics Center - 14,000 sq ft
  • Training tower / Burn Building
  • 4 new Engines, Lader truck
  • Vision 
    • Efficiency of operations
    • Fiscal Responsibility
    • Increase Response capabilities
    • Anticipate and be proactive
  • Challenges
    • Infrastructure upgrades
    • Territory Size vs Budget
    • Apparatus and station costs and build times
    • FF Retention
 
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