By Leesa Zalesky on 1/3/2010 2:54 PM
An EMT‐Basic Refresher Course will be held in the district at Station 3 beginning Monday, January 4 and ending January 30. Classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings (with one exception) and on Saturday morning, January 30. Please see your calendar for specific dates, times and locations. If you want to take the Refresher Course and haven’t already in‐ dicated so, please let Leesa Zalesky know. This class is being held through Southwest Community
College. Mark Bauer, Adam Rodgers, Robin Walsh, Steve Ebner, Doug Zalesky and Doug Ram‐ sey have signed up for the class so far.
The curriculum for the course will include a CPR refresher for anyone who needs it on January 30. If you’d like to participate in
the CPR refresher, or if you need more information, contact Leesa.
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By Leesa Zalesky on 1/3/2010 2:52 PM
Steve and I met the county inspector in mid-December to complete the annual ambulance inspection process. First the good news: both ambulance rigs passed the 2010 inspection and the licenses for BLS with IV transport have been renewed. However, the inspection process was not flawless.
For those who don’t know, the inspector has a specific list of equipment that must be available on the rigs. All of the equipment is subject to scrutiny for availability and appro- priate working order. It is a complete inspection from front bumper to rear bumper. Cleanliness is also a factor.
It was discovered during the inspection that the French catheters (all sizes) on Medic 71 had been removed from the rig. Fortunately, an extra set was available in inventory and they have been replaced. French catheters are equip- ment that must be in place on the rigs at all times.
Without going into the specifics, I want to be absolutely clear about one thing: leaving trash behind in the stiff neck bag, or anywhere else... Read More » |
By Leesa Zalesky on 1/3/2010 2:50 PM
Chief: Steve Ebner 701
Assistant Chief: Doug Zalesky 702
Fire Captain: Mark Bauer 706
Fire Lieutenant: Garret Vogel 709
Wild Land Fire Captain: John Vogel 704
Wild Land Fire Lieutenant: Cassie Ramsey 708
EMS Captain: Leesa Zalesky 705
EMS Lieutenant: Will Walsh 707
Public Information Officer: Leesa Zalesky 705
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By Leesa Zalesky on 1/3/2010 2:49 PM
ATTENTION! Special Notice!
The January EMS training will be held on Thursday, January 14, 1900 at Station 3.
Dr. DeMond will be conducting this session on performing EKGs in the field with the new cardiac monitors.
EMT-Basics are now permitted to run EKGs. Please be there!
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By Steve Ebner on 1/1/2010 2:45 PM
I hope everyone had a good Christmas and I wish each of you and your families a healthy and happy new year.The business meeting for December was held at station 3, the mem- bership attending voted in the new by laws. The last step of the proc- ess for the new by laws will be the presentation at the BOD meeting on Jan 5th for approval from the board. After approval, a copy will be placed in your mailbox at Station 1. At the December business meet- ing officers were also selected and ratified by the membership. (See complete list on page 2).As all of you know, Kathy Hogan has served as EMS Lieutenant for the past two years. In November she advised me that she will not have time to be EMS Lieutenant for 2010. She stated her full time business was keeping her very busy and she felt she did not have the time to do job necessary for the position. During her tenure as Lieutenant, Kathy’s contributions to the department have been many, and very much appreciated. Thank you Kathy for your time and efforts that helped make... Read More » |
By Doug Zalesky on 1/1/2010 2:41 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR to one and all. I hope that each and every one has a safe and prosperous new year. 2009 has been trying for many people and I hope that things change and that the new year offers many more opportunities for all.Reflection on the past year in the department brings many things to light. The department continues to move forward at a strong and steady pace with training. As we start the new year we will be holding a Firefighter II class for about nine of our members. We just completed a HazMat Opera- tions class for the same nine members. Never before in the history of the department will we have this many people trained at these levels. Such training is important to better serving our district residents and in making sure that we minimize the potential for injuries or death. Our training continues to serve us well in the field and there are manyexamples of how our capabilities have been enhanced and our outcomes improved. I salute those that continue to take the time and make the effort to partake... Read More » |
By Steve Ebner on 12/4/2009 8:24 PM
I will be draining all fire pumps on the apparatus today due to the freezing temperatures. On the Structure Engines, please follow the instructions below,If you pick up a truck and need to use the pump you will have to:1. Close the main pump drain2. Close all auxiliary drains on the pump panel3. Engage the pump4. Open your tank to pump valve/gate5. Prime the pump till you have water When you have finished pump operations please drain the pump at the time you cease operations 1. Disengage the pump 2. Close the tank to pump valve/gate 2. Open main pump drain3. Open all auxiliary drains on the pump panel4. Open 2 ½ intake, below steamer As long as we do not have water on the pump we should not have freezing issues with the pump. The pumps on the brush trucks will be drained as well,1. All drains will be closed when you pick up the truck2. Open tank to pump valve3. Prime the pump till you have water When finished, at the time you cease pump operations1. Shut down the pump, close tank to pump valve2. Open... Read More » |
By Steve Ebner on 12/3/2009 9:22 AM
Here we are close to the end of 2009 and we are looking ahead to 2010. Where has the time gone? it seems to go by so quickly. I am sure we will all look back at 2009 as a tough year, considering the economic climate, and I hope everyone has weathered the economic storm pretty well.In the past year we have been called upon to mitigate some very significant incidents involving medical, fire, wild land and hazmat. I would like to express my appreciation to each and every one of you who have participated in re-sponding to these calls. All of you, when called upon under some of the most adverse conditions and circumstances, have performed and executed your skills and talents in the most professional manner. This has been a direct result of the training, dedication and commitment by the members of the department. This has not been an easy accomplish-ment, we all know about the time spent away from home for the department, attending training in house as well as outside classes, working on vehicle checks, vehicle mainte-nance,... Read More » |
By Leesa Zalesky on 12/1/2009 9:19 AM
The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department will host “Christmas for Kids” on Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Library on the San Juan Basin Research Center (Station 2). The event will include activities and treats for youngsters and a reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Organizers suspect that Santa will be on hand, perhaps even arriving by fire engine. The event is open to all kids in the area, so if you know any please invite them to attend. Plenty of volunteers are needed for this event so if you’re will-ing, able and available please contact Assistant Chief Doug Zalesky for the details.
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By Leesa Zalesky on 12/1/2009 9:17 AM
Annual Banquet: If you’re interested in volunteering to help organize the annual banquet,contact Chief Steve Ebner or Assistant Chief Doug Zalesky. Date, time and locationare forthcoming.EMT-B Refresher Course: Tentatively set for the month of January, pending approvalby the college. To be held at Station 3. Leesa Zalesky will instruct the class; contacther for details. A CPR refresher will be included. If you need a new CPR card but don’t need the EMT-B refreshercourse, contact Leesa.Cookbook Sales: The Christmas season makes this the ripe time to market our department cookbooks.The Fundraising Committee is asking for help from each member. Please consider a commitment to sell aminimum of five cookbooks to your friends, neighbors and family members. If you know about any events orlocations where cookbooks could be marketed, please contact Mary Ebner.LaPlata West Water Authority Meeting: Will be held Saturday, December 5, Station 3 at 2:00 p.m. Themeeting is open to the public. Attendees will hear an update on... Read More » |