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| Open Burning Restrictions Enacted South of U.S. Highway 160 in La Plata County - Thursday, July 01, 2010Due to the extremely dry conditions in La Plata County and the serious threat of fire danger that these conditions impose, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today enacted restrictions on open burning in areas of La Plata County that are south of U.S. Highway 160. The fire restrictions, which are effective immediately, prohibit open burning, burn barrels and agricultural burning on private property in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County located south of Highway 160 and on property owned by La Plata County. The use of a campfire, coal or wood-burning stove, any type of charcoal grill or open fire in any undeveloped area is prohibited. read more ...
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The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District (FLMFPD) Board of Directors has authorized the question of a 1.5 mill levy increase to be placed on the May ballot for the voters of the district. The election will be conducted through a mail-in ballot process. Eligible voters will receive their ballots by mail for voting. The election will conclude on May 4, 2010. The FLMFPD encompasses approximately 250 square miles, from the Colorado/New Mexico state line on Highway 140, to the top of Hesperus Hill, to the county line at the top of Mancos Hill, to the bottom of Blue Hill in Wildcat Canyon and also includes La Plata Canyon. The district serves approximately 1450 households with a population of approximately 4,500 people. The Fire District, a special tax district, is governed by an elected five-member board of directors. The FLMFPD provides structure fire and wild land fire defense, hazardous material incident response, rescue operations as well as emergency medical services. The department consists of 35 volunteer members and a full-time salaried chief officer. The majority of members are cross-trained in different disciplines. Several members are trained in special operations, including energy pipeline fires, ice rescue and rope (low and high angle) rescue. |
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| Author: | Leesa Zalesky | Created: | 8/2/2009 2:19 PM |  | | EMS Captain |
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.
| 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 » | By Leesa Zalesky on 12/1/2009 9:12 AM
I may be plagiarizing the infamous University of Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, but so be it. I mean it when I say, related to our department, that there’s no “I” in team. You’ve proven it. On any given day or night, on any given incident, I am constantly reminded about how willing FLMFD members are to ensure that a scene runs safely and smoothly. What makes a department like ours function at its best are personnel who don’t question the task assigned, but take on that task with the intention of delivering the best job they possibly can. Why do we do that? Because we know the cardinal rule of what we do is “everybody goes home”; and because we know that accomplishing that outcome requires a commit-ment from every member to do without question what’s asked at the time no matter how menial we might consider it.I was reminded this month, when I was again asked to give statements to attorneys, of how difficult that can be. Two years ago, on what historically will be one of the most catastrophic MVAs this or... Read More » | By Leesa Zalesky on 11/8/2009 10:57 AM
Calling All EMTs!The new LifePak 12 cardiac monitorsare in! Dr. DeMond has indicatedthat EMT-Basics will be ableto utilize this equipment during patientcare, with the exception ofinterpreting cardiac rhythms. Thus,it’s imperative that we train allEMTs on the application and use of these new monitors.The November EMS training is scheduled for SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 7 and will be dedicated to thisprocess. A complimentary hot breakfast will beserved beginning at 0830 at Station 3. Breakfastchefs are Doug Zalesky and Mark Bauer. Training willcommence at 0930 and will end at 1100. Our instructorfor the session will be Jen Gaddis.Please make every effort to be at this training, evenif you’re familiar with 12-Lead application. This isnew equipment for the department and we wanteveryone familiarized with the units. For insurancepurposes, we need to document that all eligible personnelhave been trained. Those unable to attendthe training will need to arrange for remediation at alater date and will not be able to use the monitorsuntil... Read More » | By Leesa Zalesky on 11/2/2009 8:01 PM
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department
P.O. Box 11
Marvel, CO 81329
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 30, 2009
Contact: Steve Ebner, Fire Chief 970/259-8714 or Doug Zalesky, Assistant Chief 970/259-7118
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department Statement on October 30, 2009 Evacuation in District
October 30, 2009 ~ Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department (FLMFD) representatives said today that at approximately 10:00 a.m. on October 30 the department received a report of a possible poisonous gas emission and fire west of State Highway 140 in the area of County Road 122.
A natural gas transmission line, owned and operated by an out-of-state energy company, traverses that area. It is not uncommon for natural gas transmission lines to also carry hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). A combination of hydrogen sulfide and natural gas are commonly extracted during the drilling process, and the two are later separated during the refinement process.
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, highly toxic gas with... Read More » | By Leesa Zalesky on 10/13/2009 6:23 PM
We've been notified by SJB Health that nine doses of H1N1 flu vaccine have been set aside for our department, which I'll pick up tomorrow (Tuesday). More will be coming as supplies arrive in our area. I believe this is in nasal mist form. If you're interested in getting vaccinated, please let me know asap so I can create a list and get vaccinations scheduled. First preference will be given to EMTs and First Responders (because they have direct patient contact).
My sister in Rapid City, South Dakota called this afternoon. She works in health care at Rapid City Regional Hospital. At a meeting there today it was announced that they have 12 H1N1 cases in hospital right now. There have been two deaths. The hospital there is now taking some pretty dramatic steps to control access to the facility as well as providing for infection control with staff. I think we can expect much the same to occur here in coming days or weeks.
Please remember that handwashing is the first line of defense with the... Read More » | By Leesa Zalesky on 10/2/2009 7:13 PM
Just in Time For Christmas!
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department Cookbooks!
Order Now & Save!
Here’s a terrific way to get your Christmas shopping done early and on a budget! The Fund Raising Committee is extending a short-term offer to order copies of the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department cookbook for $10 each until October 31. Beginning November 1, the price will be $12 per copy. To take advantage of this special, one-time offer, complete the order form below and follow the instructions. Delivery of cookbooks is expected by November 1.
The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department’s “Flamin’ Favorites” cookbook features more than 200 recipes from members and supporters of the department as well as a short history of the department. The cookbook will make a unique gift for anyone on your shopping list.
All proceeds raised from this project will benefit the department!
Send OrderTo:
Fort Lewis Mesa Firefighter’s Association
Mary Ebner, Treasurer •P.O. Box 95 •Hesperus, CO 81326
... Read More » | By Leesa Zalesky on 10/2/2009 7:12 PM
The freezer next to the new ice maker at Station 3 has been locked to secure the frozen pork from the 4-H pig purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience, but none of us had personal freezer space to accommodate the meat. Plans are being formulated about how to turn the frozen sausage into a fund raising opportunity for the department. Stay tuned!
| By Leesa Zalesky on 10/2/2009 7:08 PM
In cooperation with Southwest Community College a First Responder class is being taught by Doug and Leesa Zalesky at Station 3 during the month of October for personnel of GCC Energy (King Coal Mine). A second class has been scheduled to begin October 26.
| By Leesa Zalesky on 10/2/2009 7:05 PM
Volunteer being sought to edit and publish the FLMFD monthly newsletter and activities calendar. Anyone interested in the position should contact Leesa Zalesky for specifics.
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