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HOLLIS FIRE: Thank you to those who responded to the Hollis structure fire this past week. 2 o'clock on a Monday afternoon, it took six communities to assemble 25 firefighters.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
-EMS Workshop w/ Region 1 Medical Director, Dr. Bohanske. 9/26 at 1830 at Hollis FD. Flyer is posted on the bulletin board.
-York County Fire & EMS School: 9/23 & 24.
-Other area Fire Schools: Several fire schools are set up for October around the State.
Flyers are posted on the bulletin board.
-Maine State Weekend at National Fire Academy: June 1 & 2, 2018.
-YCCA Firefighter I & II Academy: December 2017 - June 2018.
-YCCA Fire Officer I & II Academy: TBD.
-Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO): Tentative for December or January at GMFD.
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EVO2 RECERTS and FIT TESTING: Thanks everyone for getting this done. Next year we need to be more diligent at getting this done on time. We have only a few who haven't completed these tasks. I understand time is valuable and in short supply. However, we have to comply with the law and BLS requirements. I hate to have to do this, but, those individuals who have not completed EVO2 recerts or FIT testing will have their respirator or EVO2 qualification suspended and pay rate adjusted until this requirement is completed. You will be receiving a letter soon. Please contact me with concerns.
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KENNEBUNK POND BOAT ACCESS: A second boat launch point on Kennebunk Pond has been identified by the Kennebunk Pond Association. This one on at 62 Pines Lane. It's a gated access and has a Knox pad lock installed. It has been marked on the I AM Responding map.
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I AM RESPONDING MARKERS: We've added some markers on the IAR map. Boat access, Group Homes and others.
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for August 31, 2017 contains the following articles:
1. Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance Program
2. FBI: preliminary 2016 law enforcement deaths statistics released
3. "Utah Model" for cybercrime response and resilience
4. Webinar: Preparing for Catastrophic Events
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VIOLENCE AGAINST EMS RESPONDERS: When responding to emergency medical calls, threats of violence to EMS workers can come from patients, family members, or even bystanders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2,600 EMS workers received hospital treatment in 2014 for injuries resulting from work-related violence. Last year, researchers published an article that investigated injuries to paramedics and emergency medical technicians from patient-initiated violence. These EMS workers were employed by a large, urban fire department. You can read about the research findings and download the complete article on the USFA's website.
CLICK HERE Our policy is not to arrive on scene alone. Go in as a team. Directive 2203 (Use of Personal Vehicles) Section 4.4 refers.
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TACTICAL DISPATCH TEAM: York County EMA is looking for volunteers to staff a Tactical Dispatch Team. This team would operate the command van. Provide technical assistance to command staff at major incidents within York County. Two organizational meetings have been scheduled.
Wed Sep 13, 2017 09:30 – 11:00 and on Mon Sep 18, 2017 16:00 – 18:00. We're looking for individuals who have experience with radio communications, information systems, satellite & cellular communications, programming/cloning Motorola and Icom radio equipment.
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HURRICANE HARVEY DONATIONS and VOLUNTEERS: BEWARE of Scammers. American Red Cross is the best avenue for monetary donations, HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) for pets and volunteering through NVOAD (National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) to help make a difference. To make a monetary donation, go to:
https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?campname=Harvey&campmedium=aspot
To volunteer your time, go to: https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-harvey/volunteer/
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BUZZELL ROAD CLOSURE: Buzzell Road is closed to through traffic between Brown Drive and 616 Buzzell Rd. Buzzell Road addresses above #616 in Dayton, and all Biddeford addresses, have to be accessed via River Road. Buzzell Road from Waterhouse Road to Brown Dr. is open. This be effective for 4-5 weeks. GN17-1501
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NEW SURFACE TABLETS ON THE AMBULANCES REPLACING THE TOUGHBOOKS:
Tough books are no longer on the two ambulances or E83. They have been replaced with two new Surface Tablets on the ambulances. On E83 make use of the Ipad. Right now A86 is set up to wirelessly transmit vitals and ECG Data to your run report via BlueTooth or by use of transmit cord.
A85 will be configured the same soon. Please make yourself familiar with the devices and how to transmit data. If you have any questions please see one of the full timers or an individual that knows how to transmit. GN17-1500
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FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL: There has been discussion lately to spruce-up the monument and the lawn around it. Perhaps add a marque sign. We've discussed using the Mitchell family donation to the GMFRA do this work. I'd like to discuss this more at the GMFRA meeting this Tuesday.
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CHIEF'S NEW CELL PHONE: I have a new cell phone number. My new number is 207-432-0390. Please use that for department business.
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK: Monday: Labor Day. Tuesday: 1900 GMFRA. Thursday: 1830 All Officers. Saturday & Sunday: GMFRA Car Wash.
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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
Cell: 207-432-0390
Station: 207-499-2362
Fax: 207-499-2893
www.gmfd.org
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