Welcome to the new cpfire.com! The site has many new looks and we will be adding many new features in the coming weeks. The goal for the new website is to be a strong public relations tool, information and resource for our members, and to better coordinate our special operations teams and trainings.

If you have any ideas or suggestions that could make our website better, please feel free to email me: webmaster@cpfire.com. Again, new features and updates will be occurring on a weekly basis, please check back often!

The Crown Point Fire Rescue will be accepting applications for the position of full-time Firefighter/EMT (Basic or Paramedic). Applications will be available from the Human Resources Department until the close of business on Friday, February 5, 2010. This Process will establish a hiring list for a two (2) year period or until extended. If an inadequate number of qualified applications are received by the above deadline, the department reserves the right to order retests for future openings. It is anticipated that there will be as many as five positions available for Firefighter/EMT (Basic or Paramedic) during the hiring cycle.

Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Must be currently certified as a State of Indiana Firefighter I/II

2. Must be currently certified as a State of Indiana EMT-B or EMT-P

3. Must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) prior to an offer of conditional employment.

4. Must be a citizen of the United States of America

5. A high school graduate or equivalent

6. At least twenty-one (21) years of age, but under thirty-six (36) years of age.

7. Must not have a felony conviction

8. Must qualify under the rules of the 1977 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension and Disability Fund

9. Applicants must be able to perform all of the duties of a Firefighter/EMT as defined in the Crown Point Fire Rescue job description.

10. Any Indiana Certified EMT-Basic hired shall enroll in an approved EMT-Paramedic course within 12 months of the date of hire and must successfully become EMT-Paramedic certified within 36 months.
 

The Human Resource office is located at 11035 Broadway,
Suite F.  Regular business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Phone- 219.661.2284  Email- kmarben@crownpoint.in.gov 

The cost of the Secure Indiana license plate includes vehicle registration fees and taxes, a group fee of $25, and an administrative fee of $15.

Revenue from Secure Indiana license plate sales funds the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation. The Foundation, one of the first of its kind in the nation, offers financial support for critical public safety needs across Indiana.

Learn more about vehicle registration fees and taxes

Dive Team
Sun Jan 24  7:30a-11a  Pool Obstacle Course
Sat Feb 20  TBA  Joint Drill / Ice Dive / Polar Bear Standby
Thr Mar 18  6p-9p  Open Water Dive
Thr Apr 15  6p-9p  Open Water Dive @ Lake Dale
Sat May 15  6p-9p  Joint Dive @ Hobart
Thr Jun 17  6p-9p  Open Water Dive
Thr Jul 15  6p-9p  Open Water Dive
Sat Aug 14  9a-12p  Joint Dive @ Cedar Lake
Thr Sep 16  6p-9p  Open Water Dive
Thr Oct 21  6p-9p  Open Water Dive @ St John
Sat Nov 20  9a-12p  Joint Dive @ Four Seasons

Technical Rescue Team
Sat Jan 9  9a-1p  SAR Drill
Sat Feb 6  9a-1p  Rope Rescue Drill
Sat Mar 6  9a-1p  Structural Collapse Dril
Sat Apr 3  9a-5p Structural Collapse Refresher
Sat May 1  9a-1p  Trench Drill
Sat Jun 12  9a-5p  Trench Collapse Refresher
Sat Jul 10  9a-1p  Structural Collapse Drill
Sat Aug 7  9a-1p  Confined Space Drill
Sat Sep 11  9a-1p  Trench Drill
Sat Oct 2  9a-5p  Heavy Lifting & Moving Drill
Sat Nov 6  9a-1p  SAR Drill

How Project Lifesaver Works:
The program relies on proven technology and a specially trained search & rescue team. Lifesaver clients wear a wristband that emits a silent tracking signal. When caregivers call 9-1-1 and report a loved one missing, a search & rescue team responds to the area and starts searching with state-of-the-art tracking equipment. Using this technology, search times have been reduced from hours and days to within minutes. In over 1,800 searches nationwide, there have been no reported serious injuries or deaths, and recoveries average less than 30 minutes.

Project Lifesaver in Crown Point:
Started in 2008 following the tragic death of an Alzheimer's patient who walked away from a care facility. Currently, all Crown Point Firefighters are trained as Electronic Search Specialists.

How Much Does Project Lifesaver Cost?
Thanks to a grant from St. Anthony Medical Center, the $300 transmitters are provided at no cost, and only $10 monthly maintenance fee.

How To Enroll In Project Lifesaver:
To enroll a loved one, or if you have a question about Project Lifesaver:

• Call the Crown Point Firehouse @ 662.3248
• Email: chief@cpfire.com
  
• Visit the St. Clare's Clinic at the St. Anthony Medical Center Campus
• Visit www.projectlifesaver.org

If your home has a fireplace, special precautions can help to keep home fires burning safely: * Make sure the flue is open before lighting a fire.

*Never burn charcoal or use a hibachi in your fireplace. Both produce deadly carbon monoxide.

* Protect against sparks by enclosing a fireplace's opening with glass doors or a sturdy screen.

* Never close the flue while a fire is still smoldering. Carbon monoxide could build up.
* Never use gasoline, kerosene or lighter fluid to start a fire. Burn only dry, seasoned hardwood. For extra safety, light fires with long-stemmed matches.

* Have your fireplace and chimney inspected annually. They should be properly vented and free of blockages. Have cleaned as needed.

*Protect the top of your chimney with a guard that keeps out birds and small animals and keeps in sparks that could ignite your roof.

*Keep flammables such as newspapers, magazines, rugs and carpeting well away from the fireplace.

*Remove holiday decorations from the fireplace and mantle before building a fire to avoid having the decorations ignite.

*Teach children to stay back from the fireplace.

*Never leave a fire unattended.

*Keep a fire extinguisher handy.

The City of Crown Point is pleased to announce the launch of the Blackboard Connect service, our new city-to-resident notification system. With this service, city leaders can send personalized voice messages to residents and businesses within minutes with specific information about time-sensitive or common-interest issues such as emergencies and local community matters. The Blackboard Connect service will be used to supplement our current communication plans and augment public safety/first responder services.

Please accept our invitation to participate in this great service. We know that your personal information is important, and rest assured that we will not share it with anyone. If you have NOT already received a test phone call from us, or you would like to provide additional contact information, click the Blackboard Connect image to sign up.