1423RESOLUTION NO. ~ y o~ 3
A RESOLUTION TO DEDICATE LADDER TRUCK NO. 8 OF THE WEST
MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF CHIEF MAC D. HOLMES.
WHEREAS, since 1987 Mac D. Holmes has served the citizens of
West Memphis as the Chief of the West Memphis Fire Department with
such integrity and dedication as has benefitted all of West
Memphis; and
WHEREAS, as a result of Chief Holmes' administration, the West
Memphis Fire Department is a Class 3 fire department and the second
highest ranked fire department in the State of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes' emphasis on increased safety has
resulted in a decrease in civilian fire related injuries of 600%
and a 500% decrease in firefighter injuries; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes has increased the staff of the West
Memphis Fire Department 33%, allowing the number of firefighters
per shift to increase from 15 to 20 and permitting the Fire
Department to staff all four stations at all times; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes has improved the training for Fire
Department personnel, including Emergency Medical Technician
training for all line members and Level II certification for nearly
100% of all firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes has greatly improved the firefighting
equipment of the West Memphis Fire Department, including
establishing an inventory system and a replacement program,
overhauling all pumpers and upgrading the radio system; and
WHEREAS, under the direction of Chief Holmes a Special
Operations Unit was created to handle hazardous materials and
rescue operations and was the first such unit of its kind in the
State of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Fire Department has increased its
participation in public safety programs, including residential fire
inspections, the installation of the enhanced 9-1-1 system, the Are
You Okay? program, CPR training for citizens, Haz Whopper training
for local industries, the Juvenile Fire Setter Program, Emergency
Preparedness Program for schools and businesses, training for the
deaf, the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Program and Operation
Safe Place; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of West Memphis have greatly benefitted
from Chief Holmes' administration and direction of the West Memphis
Fire Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED EIY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, THAT, as a result of the integrity,
dedication and hard work of Chief Mac D. Holmes in commanding the
West Memphis Fire Department since 1987, it is fitting and proper
that Ladder Truck No. 8 of the West Memphis Fire Department be, and
hereby is, dedicated in honor of Mac D. Holmes.
ADOPTED this /$'rµ day of Decern bar ~ 19~-
ATTEST:
DAN CRA T, City r
ITH INGRAM, May
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK OFFICE
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