Celina, TX Fire Department









Department Calls YTD as of 1/31/10
Fire EMS Hazardous Cond. Public Service Good Intent False Alarms Severe Weather Special	7 43 2 17 5 6 0 5 ------- 85
Volunteer Call Response Duty Shift Training & Mtgs.	Hours 511 5103 650 --------- 6264

Mission Statement

The Celina Fire Department Commits to Protect, Educate and Serve
all the citizens and visitors of Celina.

Preamble to the Celina Fire Department Constitution

All persons answering the call of duty as a member of the Celina Fire Department
should be prompted to do so by a completely unselfish desire to be of assistance to
their fellow man, however dangerous it may be. They shall expect no reward and
shall not actively seek any reward. They shall acknowledge all thanks to an
organization of men and women of the highest caliber who offer themselves as
fighters against the ravages of fire, community hazards and medical emergencies.

The Firefighter's Prayer

When
I am called to duty, God,
wherever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life,
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child, before it's too late,
Or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert, and hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and effectively put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling, and give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor and protect his property,
And if accoding to Your will, I have to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand,
my children and my wife.

The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure

The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center is teaming up with fire departments, townships, and municipalities across the country to raise public awareness on the dangers of asbestos exposure. Asbestos.com is a major educational resource in the U.S. on Asbestos, Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma . Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to Asbestos. For specific information on Mesothelioma, visit http://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/. The Asbestos website has over 2,000+ pages of content and great resources that are made available to you. This includes a nationwide abatement directory, photographs on where you can spot asbestos in your homes and how to safely treat asbestos materials. For more information on Asbestos, please visit The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center.

In addition, the Mesothelioma Website is available at http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org. It is an established and comprehensive site on mesothelioma, providing facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials. The website is constantly adding new information and articles, including international news, so the information is always up-to-date. Visitors can sign up to receive a free information packet on asbestos exposure. There is also a phone number available for them to call, where they can talk to a real person to find out more about asbestos-related diseases.

Specifically for firefighters, the Mesothelioma Web has created a page entitled "What Every Firefighter Should Know About Asbestos." Please check it out at: http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/firesection1.htm.

A kitchen fire started by a pan of oil on the stove is one of the most common types of house fires. Your actions can make the difference between the fire being a small incident or a major fire. Watch the video by clicking here. Share this information with your friends and family. It could save their house or their lives.

And there is news about smoke detectors as well! This comes to us from the Weatherford Fire Marshall's office. Take a look at this video and consider the type of smoke detector in your home. Click here to go to the video.

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