OPEN SHIFTS: September: Sat 9/29 1900-0700; Sunday 9/30 0700-1900.
October; Mon 10/1 1300-1900. Friday 10/12 0700-1900. Wed 10/17 0700-1900. Mon 10/22 0700-1900. Mon 10/29 0700-1900. November; Wed 11/7 0700-1900, Wed 11/14 0700-1900. Sat 11/17 1900-0700.
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Congratulations to Captain Dylan Martin on his recent promotion. He is assigned admin duties as Tactics Officer and his radio call sign is Captain 8-7.
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Congratulations to everyone who passed the PAT last Monday. Great job! All times were under 5 minutes! The department record in now held by FF Tyler Richardson at 3:16.
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Softball Game: We had a great turnout for the softball game against Alfred last Sunday. We won 15 to 4!
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Lieutenant Selections: Applications are being accepted to fill vacant Lieutenants positions. Eligibility information is posted in the bulletin board. Application deadline is Friday, 9/28/2018, at 1600.
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EVO2 Needed: We're sending an engine for the basic pumps class on Saturday, 9/29 & 30. If your available to take an engine, please let me know.
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Firefighters Convention: The Maine Firefighters Convention is this weekend in Portland. Many of hte events will be at the Cross Arena. This is a link to the schedule of events;
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/2349/55TH-MSFF
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Forcible Entry Training Prop: The Forcible Entry prop is here. We will have it available to us for the few days. This training was requested by some of the call force. Please review Forcible Entry ppt attempting using the prop. The pps was sent out in a email earlier this week.
1. When using trailer please remember this is not ours.
2. Wear proper PPE & review ppt.
3. If you have questions ASK!
4. Please let Capt Daniels know of any other types of self and on duty training that you would like.
5. Enjoy!!
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Fire Prevention Open House: Our fire prevention open house is set for Tuesday, October 16th.
We will have the home sprinkler demo here for the open house.
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The Quint: The new ladder is still undergoing its overhaul at Greenwood in Attleboro, MA.
When the body was taken off the frame some corrosion was discovered on the body's structural members. This was expected. I'm not sure if it will affect delivery of the truck.
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New Marque Sign: It's installed and functional. I received some very positive comments about it form people in town. And a complaint. It is very bright at night, very bright. So, the sign will go off at 2000 hours and come back on at 0600.
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for September 20, 2018 contains the following articles:
1. First responder family preparedness
2. Campus Fire Safety Month
3. PHMSA requests input for updated Emergency Response Guidebook
4. Steel Drum Basics and Fusible Plugs for first responders
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Firefighter Near Miss: Gas Explosion Knocks Down Captain
This week's Report of the Week highlights how even when we lead out an incident with the best intentions, such as doing a 360 size-up, surprises happen.
Event Description
Crews were called to a report of an attached garage fire. Upon arrival, the entire house was involved with vehicles in the garage starting to burn. An exposure on side D was also threatened.
The first engine was on scene within 8 minutes of the 911 call. Initially, a monitor nozzle was applied to the exposure on the D side to protect it. A 2-1/2” attack line was used to attack the fire in the house from side D; a 1-3/4” attack line was used to attack the vehicle fires.
While setting up a water supply, the officer of the first-due engine was walking around the back of the truck when the fuel tank of one of the vans exploded. This caused the captain to be thrown across the road. No injuries were reported, and crews continued suppression operations until mutual-aid companies arrived and the fire was brought under control.
View the Report: Gas Explosion Knocks Down Captain
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Duty Officers: Tonight: AChf Duross. Saturday day: AChf Duross. Saturday night: Capt Martin,
Sunday day: Capt Johnston.
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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
Cell: 207-432-0390
Station: 207-499-2362
Fax: 207-499-2893
www.gmfd.org
"Experience is the name we give our mistakes."
-Oscar Wilde
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