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I'm getting this out a day early, I'm leaving on Friday morning for Emitsburg with Howard, Gregg and Nicole. Should be an adventure.
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Fire Danger: It's been awhile since we've had rain. The fire danger is creeping up. Class 3 today.
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Station Floors: The first half of the station will be done on Saturday, May 14th. The second half on Tuesday, May 17th.
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Service for Chief Simeoni: Alfred FD will be holding a memorial ceremony for Chief Jim Simeoni this Sunday, May 15 at 1100 at the Alfred Fire Station.
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Hose Testing: Monday, May 16th.
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New Ambulance: Our "request for proposals" for a new type 1 ambulance has been posted. We don't have the OK to purchase yet, it still has to be voted on at town meeting.
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Hiring Process: We are currently accepting applications for the creation of a hiring list to fill any unanticipated full-time or per diem vacancies. Application period closes on May 25th.
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Testing Day: On Saturday, June 11 starting at 0900, we will be conducting the pre-employment physical agility test and the reading comprehension test for any new applicants, probationary members, juniors (who will turn 18 in the next six months), observers and anyone other hard chargers.
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Minimum Activity Points: On April 1st we began the new system of accumulating points for minimum activity. Directive 2102 refers. Response points needed are based on 5% of the previous years calls. That number comes out to 35 for the year. or 8.75 each quarter.
POINT TARGET GOALS: Response: Everyone’s point goal should be over 3 points a month. Or 9 points per quarter. With a year end goal of 35 points in the “Response” category. (Administrative points will count towards response.) Training: Training points are based on skill sets. Everyone’s training goal should be 48 points at years end. That’s 2 training points per month. This information will be posted on the bulletin board.
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New Student: We've selected a third student. Jason Willette of Guilford, Vermont. Jason should be moving in around August 8th.Minimum Activity Points: On April 1st we began the new system of accumulating points for minimum activity. Directive 2102 refers. Response points needed are based on 5% of the previous years calls. That number comes out to 35 for the year. or 8.75 each quarter.
POINT TARGET GOALS: Response: Everyone’s point goal should be over 3 points a month. Or 9 points per quarter. With a year end goal of 35 points in the “Response” category. (Administrative points will count towards response.) Training: Training points are based on skill sets. Everyone’s training goal should be 48 points at years end. That’s 2 training points per month. This information will be posted on the bulletin board.
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Lions Club Health Day: Saturday, May 21st. I'm looking for some one to be the point on this.
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Water Supply Drill: Sunday, May 22nd, we'll meet at the station for 0700. The drill should finish around noon.
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Apparatus Operations: BACKING: Let's not get complacent. First... avoid having to back up. If you can make a loop, do so. If you have to back up place a spotters. Anywhere, every time use a spotter! If you're alone, do a 360 walk around your truck before backing it. Avoid backing into a street, even with a spotter. Directive 2321 Section 10.7 Refers. http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/tag/driver-safety/
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Parking at the station: As a friendly reminder....the parking spots off the front apron are for parking when responding to calls. All other parking should be in the back lot. See Directive 2303 section 7.0.
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Firefighter License Plates: If you're interested in a firefighter license plate, please come see me. I have the forms and the master list of registration numbers.
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CPR Instructors Course: We will be hosting this class May 31 and Jun 1. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1APB8jl0mCHcqkKdvGDHqQAUdeMYybWqJAMJwLzzdgXA/viewform?c=0&w=1
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Company Officers: I've tasked our Lieutenants with completing the "Communications & Mentoring for Company Officers" on-line course. The course is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. So far, one Lieutenant and one Firefighter have completed the course. This course is open to anyone who wants
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Cancer Presumption: I mentioned in a previous blog that Maine law protects you if you get cancer. It is presumed that certain types of cancer are caused by firefighting. However, there are things you need to do. As a minimum, an annual physical. On the Maine Fire Chiefs' website is some detail you should go over with your doctor. http://www.mainefirechiefs.com/documents/Cancer.pdf I've also put a copy of this document on the bulletin board.
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Muster Team: AChf Harris is organizing a muster team. A sign up is on the refrigerator.
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Out of Town: I will be out of town this weekend.
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Events next week: Monday: Hose Testing. Tuesday; Floors Part II, 1830 Cardiovascular training, Wednesday; Deadline for full-time or per diem applications. Thursday; 1830 Juniors, 1830 Fire Commission. Friday: 0900 Cardiovascular training. Saturday: Lions Club Health day.
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Have a safe 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
"Only you can prevent wild fires!"
-Smokey Bear
