OPEN SHIFTS: February: Tue 2/16 0700-1900. March: Friday 3/18 0700-1900; Sat 2/19 need two, one must be EMT both for 0700-1900. Sunday 3/27 0700-1900, must be EMT. April: Sat 4/9 0700-1900.
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Ice Fishing Derby: Because of warm temperatures, the derby has been postponed to Saturday, February 13th. I hate to say this but....pray for cold!
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Blood Drive; Saturday, 2/6, 0900-1400.
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Hand guns: During our meeting with the State Police last week, the topic of patients carrying was discussed. What do we do with the weapon? The advice was; handle the weapon as little as possible. If it's holstered, leave it holstered. Cut the patient's belt if you need to remove it. Secure it in a cabinet in the ambulance. If you're going to turn it over to a Trooper or Hospital Security, have an officer come to the ambulance (or to the patient) to get it. Don't go walking around with it. Bottom line; handle the weapons as infrequently as possible.
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PPE Inspections: Please get this done soon. Inspection forms are in a binder in Ops.
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Core Training: Thank you for getting this done promptly. If you haven't complete the core training yet, please get this done before the end of February.
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Respiratory Questionnaire, Physicals and Fit Testing: These need to be completed by the end of February. To those of you who have completed these task, Thank you! If you haven't please do so ASAP.
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Firefighter dragged by hose: This article is from FireRescue1.com This is another good reason to carry a radio. Could it happen here? Should this Firefighter have called a mayday?
http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/55080018-Fla-firefighter-dragged-by-hose-after-house-fire/
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Training Program: The Deputy has done a great job putting together binders for regular training. The idea is to have a self-paced program that meets department needs, with an individual's available time. This SOG outlines the program. SOG 3201 Our website contains more info
https://sites.google.com/site/gmillsfr/fire-rescue In the OPS Room you'll find an Orange binder, labeled by quarter. In it are the training topics for that quarter broken out by month. Review the material, take the quiz (yes a quiz), sign the roster. This does not replace monthly training nights. On training nights the emphasis will be on "hands on" training and skills.
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TRAINING: There are a lot of great training opportunities coming up this spring. Please don't let these opportunities pass you by.......
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Fire Instructor Course: Class starts February 10th. http://www.mfte.org/february-10-2016-fire-service-instructor-nfa-y101-y102-to-be-hosted-by-old-orchard-beach-fire-department-registration-is-open/
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Leadership II and III at Saco FD in March & April. This is a great opportunity for some NFA level training very close to home. This 16 hour course provides the Company Officer (CO) with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course addresses ethics, use and abuse of power at the CO level, creativity in the fire service environment, and management of the multiple roles of the CO.
http://www.mfte.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/National-Fire-Academy-MFSI-Leadership-Series-SACO.pdf
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Mike Kucsma Symposium: February 26, 27, 28. Flyer and application is on the bulletin board.
http://www.portlandfirefighters.com/aaa2015/Kucsma/kucsma.html
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ICS 300 and 400: York County EMA is going to host these classes in May. All officers, and those to aspire to become officers, should seriously consider attending the ICS 300. Those who aspire to be a Chief Officer should attend both. A class flyer is on the bulletin board.
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Incident History: Our call locations for the last 9-years plotted on Google maps https://sites.google.com/site/gmillsfr/news/announcements/newincidentsplottedonmap
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for January 28, 2016 contains the following articles:
1. Critical Need for Blood Donations After Storm
2. Zika Virus Outbreak
3. Snow-Covered Hydrants Delay Fire Response
4. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Set for May
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Events Next Week: Tuesday GMFRA 1900. Wednesday Firefighter II Academy 1800. Thursday All Officers 1830. Saturday 2/6: Blood Drive 0900-1400.
http://www.portlandfirefighters.com/aaa2015/Kucsma/kucsma.html
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ICS 300 and 400: York County EMA is going to host these classes in May. All officers, and those to aspire to become officers, should seriously consider attending the ICS 300. Those who aspire to be a Chief Officer should attend both. A class flyer is on the bulletin board.
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Incident History: Our call locations for the last 9-years plotted on Google maps https://sites.google.com/site/gmillsfr/news/announcements/newincidentsplottedonmap
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for January 28, 2016 contains the following articles:
1. Critical Need for Blood Donations After Storm
2. Zika Virus Outbreak
3. Snow-Covered Hydrants Delay Fire Response
4. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Set for May
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Events Next Week: Tuesday GMFRA 1900. Wednesday Firefighter II Academy 1800. Thursday All Officers 1830. Saturday 2/6: Blood Drive 0900-1400.
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Have a great weekend,
Chief
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Roger S. Hooper, Fire Chief
Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue
481 Goodwins Mills Road
Lyman, ME 04002
Office: 207-499-7878
Station: 207-499-2362
Fax: 207-499-2893
www.gmfd.org
Have a great weekend,
Chief
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Roger S. Hooper, Fire Chief
Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue
481 Goodwins Mills Road
Lyman, ME 04002
Office: 207-499-7878
Station: 207-499-2362
Fax: 207-499-2893
www.gmfd.org
