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Congratulations to FF Rocky Sanfilippo, Rocky has been hired by Portland FD.
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Student Update: In another week this semester will end. FF Cole Tarbell will be leaving the program. Lucky for us he's going to remain on the call force. Replacing Cole in the student program will be FF Joe Demers. FF Nicki Fowlie will be coming back next semester. Over the summer she will be spending two days a week in our station while attending summer classes at SMCC. We will be selecting a 3rd student from the free agent pool once the draft process is completed.
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Recent Codes: This past week we responded on 2 cardiac codes. Both calls were handled promptly and professionally. Our cardiac code team approach is working. These calls are being handled in a calm and organized manner. Of the two codes we had last week, one had the results we desire. "ROSC". The patient was talking to us before we arrived at SMHC Biddeford. This patient will survive and be home soon. Several factors were in our favor. A witnessed arrest, EMD started early CPR, ALS on scene in 5 minutes from the 911 call. The second code, not so well. We had the right skills, equipment and resources on scene quickly. The code was managed according to SOG and protocol. Yet, we weren't able to achieve the desired result. We win some, we loose some. I'd like do conduct an AAR soon. I'm sure there are things we can learn from each event. Again. great job to all who responded. Thanks!
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Hiring Period: We are accepting applications to build a list of potential full-time and per diem candidates. The application period ends on May 25th. A testing day has been scheduled for June 11th at 0900. Lt Roma is coordinating the PAT. AChf Harris is coordinating the RCT. Internal applicants interested in being on the list of fulltime candidates need to submit a letter of intent and a completed employment application. Current employees are not required to participate in the testing phase.
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PAT/RCT tests for probationary members: Members who are currently in a probationary status (employed less than 6 months), volunteer observers, candidates, Juniors who will turn 18 in the next 6 months, also need to complete the testing on June 11th. If you have any questions please contact your company officer.
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Organization Charts: The reorganization was finalized at last Thursday's officers meeting. The new org chart will be posted on the bulletin board soon. Delta Company is being disestablished. Members of D Company will be reassigned to other companies. Reassignments will be posted soon.
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EMS Celebration Week event in Kennebunk: KFR is holding an EMS Week Celebration May 21st. KFR has extended an invitation for us to participate. The set up time is 19:30 and runs until 21:00. It is open to the public. About 19 different agencies attending at this time.
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Water Supply Drill: On Sunday, May 22nd, starting at 0730, we'll be conducting the first of our quarterly training drills. This drill will be on water supply. We are going to test our new approach to rural water supply. Short game & Long game.
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CPR Instructors Course: We will be hosting an American Heart Association CPR Instructor course on May 31st and June 1st at our station. The class will start at 18:00 both nights. We have 8 spots available. Please sign up through this link to the electronic form. FMI: Contact AChf Harris.
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Company Officer (Lieutenants) Training: Below is the link to the on-line course we discussed at the last officers meeting. "Comunication & Mentoring for Company Officers" sponsored by the Fire Hero Learning Network and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Lieutenants are required to complete this course before August 1st. Everyone else is strongly encouraged to complete it also.
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Chief Simeoni: Services for Chief Jim Simieone, past chief of Alfred FD, will be held on Sunday, May 15th at Alfred Fire Station.
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Events Next week: Monday; Firefighter II Academy 18730, Lions Club 1930; Tuesday Chief Officers Meeting 1600, Pump Training 1830; Friday Pump Training 0900.
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Don't forget Mom tomorrow!
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
"Only you can prevent forest fires!"
-Smokey Bear
