ANNUAL REPORT BELTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 2023
An annual report is a comprehensive report on a departments activities throughout the preceding year. Annual reports are intended to give citizens and other interested people information about the departments activities and statistics. OUR PERFORMANCE
JOHN SAPP, CHIEF
816-331-7969
MESSAGE FROM CHIEF SAPP
It continues to be a pleasure to serve as the fire chief for the City of Belton. I get to work with a group of dedicated and skilled service providers and with the great citizens in and around Belton. Our department is blessed to have the support of the public, city management, and city government. This support has made it possible to keep and maintain top notch facilities and equipment.
This helps us to meet the growing demands of our community. I am proud to share the 2023 in review report so that you can see exactly what it is that your department has been able to accomplish in 2023. I thank all of you for your commitment and trust you place in our team. I encourage anyone who has any questions to reach out to me at any time.
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jsapp@beltonfire.org
We serve the citizens of Belton with p.r.i.d.e.
Professionalism
Excellence in all we do with competence, respect, and a positive image.
Providing expeditious, efficient, and effective service. Responsiveness
Integrity
Always doing what is right.
Duty
Fulfilling our obligation and commitment.
Connecting with our community through multiple communication and social channels. Engagement
We are committed to the highest standards and progressive employee development. ALL THE TIME | WITHOUT FAIL | NO EXCEPTIONS
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jason oakley assistant fire marshall
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jordan goddard captain travis appleberry captain
chris george fire apparatus operator
jason dennis firefighter paramedic
rebecca coussement firefighter paramedic
justin falls firefighter emt
alex wescoat firefighter emt
austin stanton firefighter emt
thomas o’leary firefighter emt
chad snyder fire apparatus operator
sam verdeja firefighter paramedic
mark ortiz firefighter paramedic
adam green firefighter emt
nick biondo firefighter emt
michael martin firefighter emt
dave
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Chad Wright captain
johnny kraft fire apparatus operator
charley hosterman firefighter paramedic
carl Hesse firefighter paramedic
Nicole sartz firefighter paramedic
kolton roschewitz firefighter emt
parker graves firefighter emt
morgan mcghee firefighter emt
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diana conner administrative assistant
john sapp Fire Chief
Chris beal battalion chief fire marshall
michael battalion chief training
Todd
battalion chief a shift
doug
battalion chief b shift
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
station 81 223 Main Street
Station 82 16300 N. Mullen
station 81
Engine 81
Medic 81
Brush 81
Medic 83
station 82
Battalion 82
Truck 82
Medic
Tanker 82
Brush 82
Medic 84
steve kratofil battalion chief c shift
ben newell fire apparatus operator geoff hill fire apparatus operator mark graves fire apparatus operator
dustin Miller firefighter paramedic liberty worcestor firefighter paramedic will dowty firefighter paramedic
Madeline blankenship firefighter paramedic austin anderson firefighter emt brad donovan firefighter paramedic
Jeremy Rozokat firefighter emt
Joesph Willy firefighter emt
brian dizney captain josh grimsley captain robert van voorst captain open
Rece Teale firefighter emt alex guzman firefighter emt
chris Abney firefighter emt tanner blau firefighter emt open
ayden sheets firefighter emt anna kneuvean firefighter emt
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6 annual calls our annual calls for 2023 TYPE EMS Calls Transfers Hazardous Calls Mutual Aid Received Responded to other agencies for mutual aid given Fire Calls MVC Building Fires False Calls # of CALLS 4,708 1,137 167 153 78 108 239 16 175 6,064 total calls
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about our training
The Belton Fire Department Training Division is led by Training Chief Dave Michael. The training division ensures that members of the department maintain up-to-date certifications and qualifications to provide quality service to the community.
Training Division personnel are certified to the Fire Instructor 2, Fire Officer 3, Live Fire Instructor, and AHA CPR Instructor along with numerous other certifications.
8 training 2023 2,624 total fire training hours TYPE IFSAC Fire Officer 1 IFSAC Fire Officer 2 IFSAC Fire Officer 3 IFSAC Fire Officer Instructor MEMBERS 2 4 3 2 IFSAC DRIVER OPERATOR - 107 HrS New Paramedics (Currently Attending Training) 3 7 paramedic certification - 1200 HRS SPECIALTY COURSE Command and Control Mile High Conference Simulated Incident Command Fire Rescue International Leadership Under Fire EMS World Conference Advanced SWAT Medic Small Machine Extrication Art of Reading Smoke Revolutionary Fire Tactics MEMBERS 2 2 2 3 2 4 4 2 2 2 ems training - 1244 HRS
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fire prevention
fire prevention numbers 2023
fire prevention week
STUDENTS REACHED - 1870
Fire Prevention is led by Fire Marshal Chris Beal and consists of 2 members. Fire Prevention members are certified to Inspector 2, Investigator, Juvenile Fire Setter, Fire Instructor, and belong to the KC Arson Task Force, Cass County Fire Investigation Team, and the Fire Marshal’s Alliance of Missouri.
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TYPE Inspections (Total) BL/C of O Inspections Construction Inspections Vacant Surveys Post Incident Inspections Follow Up Inspections Plan Reviews Investigations Community Education Programs Smoke Detector Installs/Batteries TOTAL 843 89/60 78 94 21 59 69 29 50 19/27 Inspections, Plan Review, Investigations, and Community Education.
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recognitions
firefighter of the year
FAO Chris George
company commendation
B Shift Battalion 82/T82/E82
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Belton Fire Department Softball Team
Fire officer of the year
Asst. Fire Marshal Jason Oakley
company commendation
B Shift Battalion 82/E82/E81/Medic 81
individual commendation
FF/PM Dustin Miller
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Captain Chad Wright promotions 2023
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Josh Grimsley
Liberty Worcestor
Rebecca Coussement
Austin Stanton
Adam Green
Austin Anderson
Rece Teale
Alex Guzman
Ayden Sheets
Christopher Abney
OLD ROLE
FF/PM
FF/EMT
FF/EMT
Probationary FF
Probationary FF
Probationary FF
Probationary FF
Probationary FF
Probationary FF
Probationary FF
RETIREMENTS - Captain Dana Marconett
NEW ROLE
Captain FF/Paramedic FF/Paramedic FF/EMT FF/EMT FF/EMT FF/EMT FF/EMT FF/EMT FF/EMT
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18 RETIREMENT Company paid LAGERS pension medical Three options, two of which are no cost for employee only coverage DENTAL Company paid dental insurance vision Company paid vision insurance life Company paid life insurance TIME OFF Paid vacation, sick time, and fifteen paid holidays wellness A membership to High Blue Wellness BENEFITS WEAREbelton disability Company paid long-term disability insurance long-term scanthecodetoAPPLYTODAY! or visit beltonmo.bamboohr.com/careers Join the Belton Joining the Belton, MO Fire Department as a firefighter or paramedic is a rewarding opportunity to serve the community and make a tangible impact on people’s lives. As a firefighter or paramedic, you’ll respond to emergencies, provide life-saving medical assistance, and educate the public on fire safety.
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With access to top-notch training and equipment, as well as the camaraderie of dedicated colleagues, you’ll be part of a close-knit community committed
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