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Attention District Residents: To make sure your county 911 information is correct, call Saratoga County Emergency Services at 884-4769 daily between  9 A.M. and 5 P.M.

July Training Focus

In a departure from focusing on training, this month we would like to acknowledge that the Fire Service doesn’t always do a good job of communicating expectations and presumes too much.  This month we will publish the first 25 of 101 expectations for members of the fire service.

 

When you become a member of a Fire Department it is expected….

  1. That you will first; listen and learn.
  2. That you will second; observe and learn.
  3. That you will third; keep your mouth shut and learn.
  4. That you understand that the main mission is to provide assistance to the community.
  5. That even if you came from another fire department, that you need to listen and learn.
  6. That you will need to learn as much as possible about the community that you serve.
  7. That you understand that the buildings, apparatus and equipment belong to the taxpayers and that you are one of them.
  8. That you have been entrusted to take care of the taxpayer’s equipment.
  9. That you will learn that this is a tough job.
  10. That you will learn that this is a dirty job.
  11. That calls where kids are involved are the worst.
  12. That you will learn that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.
  13. That you serve the fire department, the fire department doesn’t serve you.
  14. That you deserve the respect of the public that you serve but that respect is earned.
  15. That you will at times be abused by the public that you serve.
  16. That you will be a probie until you stop acting like one.
  17. That you will probably never “make” a rescue s but will always need to be prepared to perform one.
  18. That you will respect the neighbors that live near the fire station.
  19. That if you are confused or unsure, you will ask questions and be expected to learn.
  20. That you will communicate with your team mates.
  21. That officers can not always be your friend.
  22. That some people get it and others don’t and this is not a job for everyone.
  23. That you will respect those who have gone before you, they have made mistakes and most have lived to correct them.
  24. That professionalism is the goal and the level of professionalism is not related to compensation.
  25. That when the public calls for your help that you will do your job professionally and efficiently.

Look for the next 25 next month!!!

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Preparedness Tips

BEAT THE HEAT

  • If you do not have an air conditioner, keep rooms well-ventilated with open windows and fans. Consider going to a public pool, air-conditioned store, mall, movie theater, or designated community cooling center.
  • Fans work best at night, when they can bring in cooler air from outside.
  • Make a special effort to check on your neighbors during a heat wave, especially if they are seniors, young children, and people with special needs. Many older New Yorkers live alone and could suffer unnecessarily in the heat because they are isolated from friends and family.
  • Drink fluids – particularly water – even if you do not feel thirsty.* Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, or high amounts of sugar.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible.
  • Never leave children, pets, or those who require special care in a parked car during periods of intense summer heat.
  • Avoid strenuous activity, especially during the sun’s peak hours – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you must engage in strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, usually in the morning between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.
  • Cool showers or baths may be helpful, but avoid extreme temperature changes. Never take a shower immediately after becoming overheated – extreme temperature changes may make you ill, nauseated, or dizzy.

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Regularly Scheduled Events:

Commissioner's Business Meetings -- 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M.

Training -- Wednesday Nights beginning at 7:00 P.M.

Fire Company Business Meetings --  2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M.

 

Special Services:

            Motor Vehicle Extrication Equipment

               Ice and Water Rescue Unit

               Wild land Fire Suppression

 

Download a sign-up sheet and become a member!

Application & MV Disclosure

Link to NYS Claim for Volunteer Firefighters’ and Ambulance Workers’ Credit:

IT-245 Form

Related Links:

Office of Fire Prevention and Control

Firehouse.com - Firefighting, Rescue, EMS - Training for Firefighters, Firefighter Jobs, EMS, Rescue - Extrication, HazMat, Paramedic, Tactics & More

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U.S. Fire Administration

NYS Assoc. of Fire chiefs

NYS Assoc. of Fire Districts

Saratoga County Fire Service

NOAA's National Weather Service

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

NY State Emergency Management Office

NY Alert Home Page

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News

News Items

Board of Fire Commissioner's for 2008

Anthony Ponzillo, Chairman; Mike Handerhan, Apparatus Committee; Nick Maciariello, Facilities Committee; Tom Rinaldi, Apparatus Committee; Bill Doughty, Facilities Committee; Dave Waters, Treasurer; Barb Comitale, Secretary

Fire Company Officers for 2008

Chief Keith Collins; Deputy Chief Bob Wood; Assistant Chief Jamie Herrick; Captains Rick Hopeck, John Conlen, and Zach Zendran; Lieutenants Mark Freiberger, Brian Sabourin and John Bellard; Fire Police Captain Bob Okosky; Fire Police Lieutenant Jim Richards; President Charles Finn; Vice President Nick Maciariello; Treasurer Bob Carson; Recording Secretary Peter Hughes; Administrative Secretary Darlene Collins; Sergeant at arms Bill Ritter; Trustees Jim Richards, Jim Woodruff, Jeff Nyland & Ed Sabourin

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Thought of the Month

One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.

Arnold Glasgow

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Personnel

Welcome on board Casey!

Grants

The Stillwater Fire District has been awarded two grants.  The first is from NYS DEC for $1,000 which will be used to purchase forestry hose and a light weight portable pump.  The second grant from the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Fire Fighter’s Grant program for $55,091 will be used to purchase updated personal protective equipment to include, coats, pants, boots, helmet, hood, and gloves.  Both grants were written and submitted by Tom Rinaldi.  The fire district will receive a 14:1 investment return on its funding as a result of grant funding this year.

Facility News

The HVAC system has been simplified with addition of new controls and rewiring.  The thermostats in the Commissioner’s Office and in the Day Room now operate in an occupied or unoccupied mode.  For energy savings the building is normally in the unoccupied mode.  To change modes go to the thermostat push the “Check” button, then the “X” button then the “check” button again.  This will change the system to the occupied mode for 3 hours and return to the unoccupied mode for what ever temp is set.  There will be only a 5 degree difference available in the system for cooling or heating.  Once the set temp is reached the system will maintain it for 3 hours and then revert to the unoccupied mode.  No other changes can be made to the thermostats without the proper authorization codes.

Apparatus News

The cover will be installed on 10-2’s drop tank when it goes back to the Latham Shop for warranty work.

Reminder that ETA 101 is a RESERVE engine and is not to respond unless requested by an IC.

Training

A reminder that attaining the nomination for officer’s positions will require the completion of specific training courses including ICS requirements.  Consult the By-laws for specifics.

All members are reminded that ICS 100 and 700 is required training for all members.  A new course on the National Response Framework is being offered at the EMI website, IS800.B gives an overview of the latest federal response plan.  The training is online at www.training.fema.gov. follow the link to the FEMA NIMS independent study area.

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The National Fire Academy is now offering on-line courses on their web site at

 www.nfaonline.dhs.gov/browse.

The Fire Service Supervision Q 318 is an excellent course for officers or prospective officers.

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Family fun Day Announcement!!

 

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