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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
"Oregonians Encouraged to Test Their Smoke Alarms When Changing Their Clocks!"
Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson urges residents to test their smoke alarms when changing their clock from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time Sunday, November 1st. Ê
Oregon smoke alarm laws are different from most other states. Since 1999, Oregon law requires all ionization-only smoke alarms sold in the state to have a hush feature; and if an ionization-only smoke alarm is also solely battery operated, it must come with a long-life lithium battery designed to last up to 10 years.
"Oregonians should first test their smoke alarm battery before automatically replacing it," says State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson. "If you have an ionization-only alarm that is solely battery powered, it should come with a long-life battery. If your alarm has one of these batteries, you may not need to replace it every time you change your clock, that's why we encourage you to test your alarm first."
There are many different types of smoke alarms and they may be identified in different ways. To help you determine your alarm type and answer questions about batteries, recommended alarm replacement schedules and other smoke alarm information, visit:http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_SA_Program.shtml#Smoke_Alarm_Q___A
Working smoke alarms provide an early warning to a fire, allowing you vital minutes to escape and increasing your chances of surviving a fire. Additional safety tips:
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area
Replace smoke alarms 8-10 years old or older
Hard-wired alarms should have battery back-ups
Never disconnect or remove batteries from smoke alarms for other uses
Make a home escape plan and practice it
For more smoke alarm and fire safety information, contact your local fire department or visit: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/Com_Ed_Section.shtml.
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TRAINING
"Hose Packs, I.V.s & Heart Monitor - with Fit Testing on the side!"
We had a very busy training night with several different areas for our volunteers to visit.
Hose Pack discussed the binding & unbinding of hose packs.
I.V.s station discussed the proper procedures used in preparing an I.V. for use.
The Heart Monitor was set-up to show how to properly connect it to a patient.
There was also a Ft Test to make sure the volunteers breathing and protective masks properly fit (sorry, no pictures)
.... and if that wasn't enough, there was also a "Flue Fire" call (sorry, no pictures of this either).
Click for Gallery of 8 Photos
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SPECIAL
"Mike & Lori Wedding"
Two more EVFD volunteers got married on Sunday - Mike & Lori.
Among the honored guests were several EVFD Board members and EVFD volunteers (past & present) and the ceremony that was presided over by the EVFD Chaplain.
We would like to congratulate the young couple and wish them happiness and prosperity.
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Community
"EVFD at EVES Halloween Carnival"
EVFD was at EVES to help with the parking for the elementary school's Halloween Carnival
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Station
"Busy Day at EVFD"
Thursday was an especially busy day at EVFD. Besides the usual daily tasks, we had a CPR Class, Hose Testing & Extrication Tool Demonstration.
We managed to capture some of the action on camera and have put 8 photos from the Hose Testing & 8 photos from the Tool Demonstration on our website.
Click for Gallery of 16 Photos
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Fundraising
"Fall Spaghetti Feed"
One of the busiest Spaghetti Feeds I've ever attended. While the number of people who showed up seemed to be a bit fewer than normal.
So how was it busier with fewer people?
We had State Representative Tim Freeman and his family. The representative waas also took a tour of the fire stations by Chief Fuller.
This was the first Spaghetti Feed for our new Lieutenant, Sid Humphries, and he brought his family with.
And if that wasn't enough, Cheryl Martin Sund held her first book signing with profits going to support the Wimer Grange - where the Spaghetti Feeds are held.
A very busy Spaghetti Feed also includes a lot of friends and relatives getting together in support of the Evans Valley Fire Department & we'd like to "Thank" everyone who came, the volunteers who helped with traffic & parking, and especially all those wonderful EVFD Auxiliary members who worked so hard to make it possible.
Click for Gallery of 16 Photos
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Training
"Welcoming our new Lieutenant"
Training for this week was an introduction to EVFD's new lieutenant & training officer, Sid Humphries, to the volunteer firefighters & first responders.
He has 16 years of experience and is a Firefighter & EMT-I
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13 October 2009: ODF
COMMUNITY
"Fire Season Ends Tomorrow"
Fire season ends tomorrow, Oct. 14, at 1:00 a.m. on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District.
The season began June 19 and lasted 117 days.
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9 October 2009: BLM & ODF
COMMUNITY
"Slash Burning Season Has Begun"
Burning on public lands began this week as Bureau of Land Management fire managers started the prescribed burn program for this fall through the winter. The upcoming burns will take place through December as weather conditions and air quality permit.
The burning program goals are varied and include treating the fuels on the ground to reduce risk of insect and disease outbreaks, to create better wildlife habitat and to reduce fire hazards. The BLM follows all state regulations for smoke management and only initiate burns when weather conditions are appropriate for smoke ventilation.
Daily updates are available by calling (541) 618-2354 or (800) 267-3126. Please do not call 911 for burn information as it could interfere with emergency calls.
Included in these control burns, there will be a 30 acre burn on Sunday, and possibly into Monday, on Battle Mountain - about 6 miles north of Wimer.
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COMMUNITY
"Shot Clinics Postponed Indefinitely"
The Evans Valley Fire District Shot Clinic scheduled for the 17th of October has been postponed indefinitely.
The information I've received states the reason as being the company that was to give the injections is having difficulties securing the vaccines.
This shortage of vaccines will also affect the shot clinic at the Rogue River Fire Department Open House.
While the Open House is still on, their shot clinic has been postponed indefinitely as well.
Click for More Information on the RRFD Open House
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Training
"Quarterly Meeting, Safety Meeting & Association Meeting"
This weeks training session had three separate elements - the quarterly "BBQ" along with the monthly Safety & Association Meetings.
The Quarterly BBQ wasn't actually "BBQ", it was lasagna & we'd like to congratulate our Volunteer of the Quarter Stuart.
Congratulations are also extended to Jonathan who was named Volunteer of the Month at the conclusion of the Association meeting.
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CALL
"Grass Fire"
Despite cooler & wetter weather, EVFD still had to respond to a "Grass Fire" just after 6:30 pm.
Remember, the Fire Danger Level is still listed as "High" and the opportunity for a grass fire still remain.
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STAFF
"Sid Humphries"
EVFD would like to congratulate & welcome our new lieutenant -Sid Humphries.
Pending final approval from the Board of Directors this Thursday, Lieutenant Humphries will begin his new assignment at EVFD on 13 October 2009.
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5 October 2009: ODF:
NEWS
"MANY FIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED"
A few days of chilly, wet weather has allowed the Oregon Department of Forestry to remove fire-prevention restrictions on power equipment use, off-road driving and other measures effective today. This action affects lands protected by ODF's Southwest Oregon District in Jackson and Josephine counties.
fire danger level remains "high" (yellow) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level is I (one).
Here are the public regulated use restrictions now in place:
Campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds. Portable stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed in other locations.
All debris burning, including debris burned in a burn barrel, is prohibited.
Fireworks use on forestlands is prohibited.
Click for ODF website
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SPECIAL
"Employment Interview Panel
One of the last steps in the hiring process is for prospective applicants to face the "Employment Interview Panel"
EVFD would like to "Thank" the following experts for their time and assistance in participating in our interview panel:
L. Tuttle, EVFD Board Member; T. Strickland, EVFD Board Member; B. Hoffman, Chief of Operations at Fire District 3 & Chief Ramsey, Rogue Rive Fire Department.
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