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Blood Drive: Tomorrow 0900-1400.
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PAT Test: Sunday 0900. Good luck!
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Code Gratitude: Check out codegratitude.com this site lists discounts, deals and incentives for first responders.
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CONFIDENCE: The second part of our training mantra of Competence, Confidence and Readiness. These are traits that each of us needs to reflect on from time to time. Are you confident in your skills as an EMT, Firefighter or EVO? Are those you work with confident in you? What are you doing to maintain or improve your confidence? One definition of confidence is "...the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something".
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Firefighter Helmets: I've noticed some black reflectors on black helmets. NFPA 1971 section 7.4.15 is very specific on the color of the reflectors on firefighter's helmet. Basically, they have to be a contrasting color to the color of the helmet. Black on black is not contrasting. If you are wearing black reflective stickers on your helmet, replace them immediately! Our standard color will be fluorescent yellow-green. General Notice 16-1425 refers. Also regarding helmets, if you're planning on purchasing your own helmet, leather or otherwise, ensure the helmet is compliant with NFPA 1971. Don't waist your money on something you can't use. We issue you, for free, an NFPA compliant Cairns 1010 or 1040. Very good helmets. Anyway, prior to purchasing a helmet I strongly suggest to get some input from one or our Captains or other senior officer.
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Fire & EMS School: I want to thank everyone who gave up their weekend to attend the fall fire/EMS school. And to those of you who covered station shifts last weekend.
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FIREFIGHTER II ACADEMY: If your interested in attending talk with your company officer. Submit a training request. A copy of the academy application can be downloaded here: https://goo.gl/cCoFKx The program uses the Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills curriculum and meets or exceeds the requirements of NFPA 1001; Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 edition. The academy prepares the student for Pro Board Certification through Maine Fire Service Institute, which will be offered at the completion of the YCCA FF I & II Training Academy.
Application Deadline: November 11, 2016 @ 4pm.
Student Orientation: December 7, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – West Kennebunk Fire Station *MANDATORY**
Class Schedule: Classes will begin on January 2, 2017 at 6:00pm, and are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00pm to 10:00pm, as well as most Saturdays, concluding on or about June 5, 2017.
Course Handbook: https://goo.gl/c02jS2 Draft Calendar: https://goo.gl/nKSTKB
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Bells Across America: This is an annual event to honor America's Fallen Firefighters.
http://www.firehero.org/events/memorial-weekend/about/bells-across-america/
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for September 29, 2016 contains the following articles:
1. Protecting Your Digital Footprint
2. How 9/11 Changed Public Safety Communications
3. Wireless Alerts, Surveillance Cameras Aid Manhunt
4. Fire Prevention Week: Don't Wait - Check the Date
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ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS for the November 8th Presidential Election. Beat the traffic, crowd and lines. Call the Town Clerk at 247-0643 to have an absentee ballot mailed to you.
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Pick Your Own Pumpkin and Hay Ride: Sunday October 9th. Please join us at Harris Farm 280 Buzzell Road Dayton. The Lyman Parks and Rec Hay ride will be at 10:00 am. Cost is Free for the hayride and 45 cents per pound for pumpkins. Please reserve your spot by emailing lpr04002@gmail.com or by calling Holly at 207-710-3021 Maximum 30 people.
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Events Next Week: Tuesday 1900 - GMFRA. Thursday: 1830 Special Fire Commission. Sunday Oct 9th starts Fire Prevention Week.
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Have a great weekend,
Chief
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