ABOUT B.E.S.S.
The Combination of Blairstown Emergency Medical Service and The Blairstown Fire Department Forms The Blairstown Emergency Services Station, or B.E.S.S. Group.
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Our Goal is to Come Together and Build a New Station House That Would Better Serve Both Crews and the Community for Years to Come.
Blairstown Emergency Medical Service
Non-Profit, Volunteer Ambulance Service Proudly Providing Emergency Medical Services to Portions of Benton County.
38 Staff Members Including a Varity of Drivers, EMT's, A-EMT's, Paramedics, and Reserve Members.
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Blairstown Fire Department
Non-Profit, Volunteer Department with 22 Fire Personnel and One Junior Firefighter.
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At Their Disposal, the BFD Has Two Grass Units, a Tanker, a Pumper, a Rescue Truck, and a Grain Bin Rescue Trailer. With Those Trucks, Trained Members are Equipped with Res-Q-Jax's, a Gas Monitor, Extrication Equipment, a Variety of Saws, Rescue Equipment, and a Wide Range of Essential Fire Fighting Tools and Equipment to Ensure the Highest Level of Life and Property Preservation.
The Blairstown Emergency Service Station
Foundation Charter
The Foundation is Solely Organized to Support the Funding, Construction, and Associated Costs for the Blairstown (IA) Emergency Services Station(B.E.S.S.).
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The B.E.S.S. Will House Equipment, Provide Meeting & Office Spaces, Overnight Living Quarters with Associated Personal Comfort Areas for Members of Both the Blairstown Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
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Foundation Committee
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Comprised of At Least Three Members From Each of The Services, the Committee Members are Unpaid Volunteer Members of the Blairstown Ambulance Service and Blairstown Fire Department. Committee Members Routinely Meet Monthly to Discuss and Vote as Appropriate on the Direction, Progress, and Needed Actions to Fulfill the Mission and Vision of the Foundation.
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Foundation Directors
Zachary Hughes and Bryce Konigsmark
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Foundation Committee
Levi Wagner, Steve Metz, Mindy Fisher, Ron McGee, Greg Mitchell, Zachary Hughes, and Bryce Konigsmark​