OPEN SHIFTS: December: Saturday: 12/22 0700-0700 must be EVO2. Monday; 12/24 1600-2300 must be EMT. January: Tuesday 1/1 0700-1300, must be EMT.
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Duty Officer: Friday: LT Mouzas. Saturday: Capt Daniels. Sunday: LT Pendleton.
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Pearl Harbor Day: Today is the 77th anniversary of the Day of Infamy. The Empire of Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, forcing America's entry into World War II. 18 U.S. ships were sunk or damaged, 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed and 2,403 Americans were killed that Sunday morning.
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Congratulations to our newest Advanced EMT's; Nicki Fowlie and Christine Hilton. Also to our newest EVO1's; Heather Valliere and Christine Hilton.
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Blood Drive: Tomorrow 0900-1400.
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Parade of Lights: Engine 81 will be getting dressed up for the parade of lights in Saco tomorrow evening at 1830. LT Pendleton and FF Boucher will be heading this up.
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GMFRA: The association has offered to cover 50% of the cost of the new coffee maker and purchase a AED trainer compatible with our new G5 AEDs. I want to encourage everyone to get involved in GMFRA activities. Even if you can't attend regular meetings, there are committees and projects that need help and support. The GMFRA exists to benefit all of us.
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Coverage to Buxton: A85 with Chf Harris and Capt Martin will be covering Buxton tomorrow morning while BFR does there structural fire attack training.
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Crew for A85 to cover KFR: Looking for an EMT and EVO1 to take A85 to cover Kennebunk on Friday, 12/14 from 1800 to about 2130.
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Ladder 82: It is back in Brunswick going through a pump & aerial test and DOT inspection. We should have it before Christmas.
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Finals Week: Next week is finals week at SMCC. Students are exempt from responding to still alarm calls after 2200. Response on Desk Boxes and Echo level are required. General Notice 18-1613.
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First Net: All our Ipads have been replaced and now run on the First Net network. As a First Responder each of you are eligible to purchase cell service and devices from First Net. First Net does have family plans. You can do this at any AT&T store. You all have been entered in the GMFR First Net database and should have received an e-mail by now to set up your profile. More information about First Net is available at www.firstnet.gov.
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Lifepacks & Ipads: The Lifepacks have been synced to the new Ipads. They should be seamless.
You may have to ensure that the personal hotspot is on in the Ipad.
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Turnout Gear: I've noticed all too often lately, that turnout gear being left on the floor has become commonplace. It's a trip hazard. Turnout gear needs to be kept in the ambulance compartment, when you're on duty, or on your gear hook. Remember, turnout gear exists to protect you. Take care if it and it will take care of you!
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Forestry 87: Rescue sled has been mounted. All open water suits (red bags) have been replaced with ice water suits (blue bags).
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Protecting Those That Protect You: Cancer Prevention at the Lakeland Fire Department
https://youtu.be/1PPU0j4cYEI
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for December 6, 2018 contains the following articles:
1. PA: force of 300,000 firefighters down to 38,000 in 40 years.
2. Free training for rural and tribal first responders at RuralTraining.org
3. Fire Prevention Education Team Digital Library
4. National Critical Functions Workshop
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Firefighter Near Miss: Unable to Establish Safety Zone on Interstate MVC
This week’s ROTW stresses the importance of establishing an effective safety zone on the scene of a motor vehicle collision (MVC).
Event Description: My crew responded to a report of a vehicle collision on the interstate. Our ambulance crew was first on scene and reported that the location of the crash was on an embankment adjacent to the interstate. A quick scene survey revealed that there was damage to the rear of the vehicle and no visible occupants. The ambulance crew established command and proceeded to search for occupants or patients. The balance of the response, an engine and a chief, showed up. Both the engine and the chief were positioning their vehicles to provide a protective blocking position on the interstate. Immediately in front of the engine and the chief was a tractor-trailer hauling gravel. The driver locked up his brakes in an attempt to avoid causing a secondary collision in the slowing traffic. When he was unable to stop the truck, the driver steered toward the shoulder and was in line with colliding with the ambulance and crew. Fortunately, truck struck a large tree, halting its forward progress. View the Report: Unable to Establish Safety Zone on Interstate MVC
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SOG 3321 Updates: Our run cards, strike team, running order SOG has been updated. The latest is on the Google Drive.
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Events next week: Tomorrow Blood Drive 0900-1400. Tuesday 12/11 1830 Cardiac Pit Crew. Thursday 1830 Junior Company. Saturday 12/15 1600 Santa Claus Visit.
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From the Firefighter Code of Ethics: "Avoid situations that would adversely affect the credibility or public perception of the fire service profession". https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/code_of_ethics.pdf
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Have a great weekend, don't forget to stop by and donate a pint.
R/
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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