VOLUME 85 748 Massachusetts Avenue* Indianapolis, IN 46204 • Circulation 2,000 MAY2000 2000 FDIC MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER! WHERE ARE YOU? ByTim McDonnell By Wayne Smith The2000Fire Department Instructors Conference is history. Thefirst week of The Indianapolis fireservice district, as well as the entire country, has seen a March sawan exodus of more than 20,000firefighters who cametoourcity to dramatic increase in the Hispaniccommunity. The Indianapolis Fire Department learn the latesttechniques and see the latest innovations in firefighting. As in hastaken somesteps to workthroughthe language barrier. Ifyou have not years past, the Local had its booth atthe Convention Center. We offered our encountered any communication bam'erson any ofyourEMSorfire runs, I have visitormanyoptionsforasouvenirto take home. Sweatshirts, tee-shirts, hats to ask, "Where are you?" and hotsauce were amongtbe things weoffered. Booth sales were brisk. The financial report is on page 13. The Hispanic community, as well asall ofthe other ethnic groupsin Indianapolis arespread out everywhere. As is many times thecase, we havefoundourselves Anothertraditional eventwe host is the Pumper Pull. This year sawarecord behind in dealing with thechange. The department, in an attemptto help us numDerofteamsenterfromasfarawayasthestateof Delaware. Results appear catchup, put on a Spanish class. The class lasted four months with a total of on page 12. The other Local 416 event our FDIC visitors lookforward to is the 50 hours to completethecourse. Aside from the class, a group of IFD'sfinest, Local 416 FDIC Open House. It seems thatthis event gets bigger each year. headed bylnstructorMario Garza, arranged to go to Hondurastore-enforce what This year's event was no exception. Itdependson who you talkto as to how theyhadlearnedandto help local residents. Thetrip cost an estimated $1,250 many guests we had this year but all agree it was well over 2,000. perfirefighter. These brave souls usedalot of creative financingto raise the funds. I would be remiss if I failedto mention the main reason forourmany successful venturesduringeach FDIC. We could not be as successful were it not for the WhiJein Honduras, the group andHonduran doctorsgavemedicaHreatmentto excellent relationship we enjoy with the folks at Fire Engineering Magazine/ over2,500 patients-themosteverseenbyavisiting group. This groupalso took Penwell Publishing. When they took over the conference, they were very with them $4,000 of medical supplies. As firefighters, we try to gfveourbestto receptive to keeping the Local actively involved. They publicize the Pumper Pull whatever we do and, from the sounds of things, the trip to Honduras was no and the Open House and providetransportationduringtheevents. exception.

The Fire Department Instructors Conference provides an opportunity forour The followingfirefightersdeservespecialthanks.lnstructorand Coordinator membershipto glean knowledgefrom some of thefinest instructors in the world. Mario Garza, Jim Redd, Vicki Morr, Mack Muilins, Greg Lambert, Bob McLain, It alsooffers the Localtheopportunitytoprofitfrom the influxof firefighters in town Frank Wheeler and Mike Fagan.Other members of IFD and IPDtookthe course for the week. and should be congratulated, too. However, the above-mentioned firefighters went above and beyond. Their experience will benefit the department, the Weare lookingforwardtoFDIC2001 from February 2nd through March 4th! community and all of ourfellowfirefighters. PRESIDENTS same direction. That is why it is more important now important family is to our well being. It's sad that it than evertoattendthe Union meetings and takes a loss to remind us of how rich we are. Through REPORT participate in other functions. One other development this loss, it wasalsodrivenhometomehowimportant that I believe was, in part, due to the consolidation ofthe my extended family in the fire service is to me. Your By Tom Hanify Union isthe now-joint recruit class. Currently, thereare cards, flowers, e-mails and condolences meant more Dear Brothers and Sisters: 60 firefighters from six different fire departments to me than I can express. Believe me, it is these being trained together. This long overdue effort will gestures that make the loss of a loved one bearable. I The growth of our Local create a safer fire ground operation when we work thankeach of youforyourheartfelt wishes and your continues. Last month we together. prayers. paid the International for 2,080 active and retired As I travel through life, I am slowly learning what is truly The importance of family was driven homeagain when members. This month the board gave permission to important. When I recently lost my sister, Christine, to Irecently attended the visitation for retiree Dick Moody. organize Westfield, BeechGrove, Fire Communica­ lung and brain cancer, I got a harsh reminder of how During my visit, I was talking with Dick's nephew, Mike tions, Greenfieldand Wayne Township. All have voted Dean (18s, A-shift, IFD), when I said I didnl know Dick toorganizeexceptWayneTownship, which willvote in was sick. Mike said, "Tom, Dick died of a broken late May. With the addition of these districts and the NON-PROFIT heart." Dick was marriedtoShirley Moody who worked growth oftheotherdepartments we nowrepresent, our ORGANIZATION in the chief'soffice for a number of years. About five membership will increase by 10% in the first six U.S. POSTAGE HELMET PAID yearsago, Shirley died of an aneurysm. Since Shirley's months of 2000. The newand on-going challengesof INDIANAPOLIS, IN untimely death, Dick withdrew and losthiszestforlife Local 416areourabilityto communicate with this new 748 Massachusetts Avenue PERMIT NO. 6271 Indianapolis, IN 46204 and patiently waitedto join his wife. I share this story and expanded membership. The expansion ofthe because I believe it demonstrates the power and Records Management System (RMS) throughout importance of family and those close to us. It also re- Marion County, as well as the internet, is going to help John T. Noone enforces our mission of "working to make a better life throughout Marion County. 2104 Radcliff Ave. for our members and theirfamilies." Indianapolis, IN 46227 Even with these tools, weare goingto have to work hard If you have any questions, please feel free to call the to keep our membership together and pulling in the officeat262-5161. TREASURER'S YOUR UNION VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT REPORT AND YOU By Mike Reeves By Howard Stahl By Tim McDonnell Please let me start off my report by thanking everyonewho helped the Local thepastfewmonths. ForTheQuarterEnding3/31/2000 The Constitution and By- I'll notname them because of so many involved with Laws Committee of the NCOVE the Union Hall clean-up, FDIC clothing sales, the MembershipDues $148,154.75 Executive Board is intro­ FDIC Open House, reverse raffle and St. Patrick's MembershipDues-Retirees 1,733.38 ducing a proposed change Day. You can see our plates were very full. FDIC Interestlncome 307.14 to our Constitution at the brought in over $15,000 to our Local in just five TOTALINCOME $150,195.27 April Executive Board EXPENSES days. Those who assisted can tell you we worked 501 -SalariesAnd Wages $47,238.90 meetingforapprovaltotaketothe membership. This a lotof hours but itwas enjoyable. Anyone who 502-Travel and Per Diem 5,251.17 change involves how we conduct our elections. With­ would liketo help in the booth nextyear, please 503-IAFF 37,219.80 out going into the details prior to the necessary contact me at least a month ahead of time (mid- 504-PFFUI 20,235.05 readings, let mesaythatthecommittee was looking at January 2001). This past FDIC, I got a lot of 505CILC 1,307.70 507-AthleticCommittee 412.00 ways to get more ofthe membership involved in our requests forcredentials and was not able to ac­ 508-Meeting Expense 3,125.35 electorial process. commodate everyone. Gale McGraw had a lot of 509-OfficeSupplies 3,111.56 patience with meas I added names. I dontthink 510Postage 910.60 We face the same problem as the country - apathy. It she'll be ascooperativenextyear. I mustnotethat 512-Famiry Events 57.09 Penwell Publishing (FDIC) has always treated the 514-lntemetAccess 75.00 is often difficultto get many of the members to vote if Local very fairly and I don'twantto screw this up. 515-Telephone 782.44 there is not a principle officer race. This is somewhat The credentials they issue us are worth $400 each 516-CellularPhones 2,897.60 understandable butthe Executive Board of Local 416 is 518-PayrollTax 5,153.15 andGailhasneverdeniedourrequestsaslongas rapidly approaching 50 members as we continueto 520-Public Relations 3,069.86 they are in a timely manner. To all the district take in new districts. 521 -Helmet Printing And Postage 3,483.82 officers, please don't wait until the last minute. Do 527-Legal And Professional 4.797.00 yourduty and organize workers early. Also, don't TOTALEXPENSES $142,336.56 Each district gets two positions on the Board - a District TOTALINCOMBEXPENSE $7,858.71 expect us to have passes to hand out to your President and a District Trustee. With 15 districts (at friends or co-workers. Most can getthem through least ofthis morning - it seems to change daily!), that yourdepartments. means there are 30 positions determined by district races. The At-Large Trustees numberfour and there THE HELMET Thanks to Washington Township districtfortheir Published monthly for information & promotion of arefourPrincipleOfficers. Itshould beobviousthatthe help with the reverse raffle on March 10th. Along Indianapolis Metropolitan Firefighters Local 416 District races, including the District Trustees, ofthe with many others from aroundthe Local, we were GENERALOFRCERS utmost importance when it comes to deciding the President Tom Hanify 7-A able to help Tom Miller and Harold Schaitberger direction ofthe Executive Board will take. Vice President Michael Reeves 5C with their campaigns to the tune of over $19,000. Treasurer HowardStahl TC Secretary Tim McDonnell 10C They even had theirchief dealing blackjack. Once The Constitution Committee has looked at many op­ again, thankstothose who helped. AT-LARGETRUSTEES tions to address our current makeup and, atthe same Tom Miller RonKautsky ToddWilson time, realized wearenotdonegrowing. Thechanges DebPritehett JoeKraeszig I've recently been with Beech Grove and Marion presented should addressthe issues we have nowand County Fire Communications and assisted with Ufc> IMUI OFFICERS allow enough flexibility to coverthe issues of thefuture. Avon their elections for district officers. Joining our DistrictPresident Bill Miller executive board for Beech Grove are District Presi­ Trustee Carl Blair Proposed changes to our Constitution are introduced dent Rob Cheshireand District Trustee Jim Pierce Brownsburg ataGeneral meeting. They arethento be read at every DistrictPresident TroyWymer and for Marion County Fire Communications are Trustee MkeZmijewski Districtmeetingforthefollowingtwo months, with no District President Charlie Thompson and District City of Lawrence discussion allowed. They willthen be read again atthe Trustee Hershel Van Buskirk. Both organizations DistrictPresident CraigShaw 3A Trustee MikeRude next General meeting with discussion and a vote atthat are lucky to have so many enthusiastic people Decatur time. Changes introduced at April's General meeting wantingtobeapartoftheUnion. I knowthat Beech DistrictPresident Paul Ford 74 will be voted on atthe July General meeting. Grove Chief Buckley must be proud to have such Trustee Bill Harrell Fishers quality people. Join me in congratulating all of DistrictPresident Greg Smith Please lookforthe proposal in the next two issues of them. Trustee Joe Hardin Franklin The Helmet and be prepared to come to the July DistrictPresident Joe Schnepp meetingtovoiceyouropnion. It's your Union. And now, for politics. Our friends in Wayne Trustee BenHerzog Township may need your help in the May Primary. Indianapolis It seems that since Dan Gammon haschangedto DistrictPresident WayneSmith 22C Trustee DannyFeeney a joint career and volunteer, there are afew un­ LawrenceTownship happy campers that aregoingtotry and unseatthe DistrictPresident BrianWalker 3336 Trustee Joe Blossom 332-B MIDWEST existing township board. Who, in their right mind, Mooresville could arguethatthe change was the rightthingto DistrictPresident Darrel Brown 1-B =JLJiwfl—8= do? If asked to help, please do soforthe citizens Trustee James Bruner DiyS PerryTownship of Wayne Township and vote for the endorsed DistrictPresident Ray Piercy 663-B candidates inthe Primary. Trustee Nick Hillan 663-B FIRE AND SAFETY PikeTownship DistrictPresident Bill Burkhard 112-A EQUIPMENT Make plansto attend the April Union meeting since Trustee Willy Shoaf 114C it is the general meeting and we have quite afew Plainfield DistrictPresident Ray Bruner COMPANY, INC. new members to swear in. Until next month, Trustee Jerry Baker 1605PROSPECTST. please be safe and hug your loved ones. Speedway DistrictPresident MikeCheney 1-B INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46203 Trustee BobLovisek (317)632-9336 WarrenTownship District President JoeDippel 43^\ FAX (317) 637-4837 AVON Trustee BenCoe 42-A Charter Advertiser There is no report. Washington Township DistrictPresident Eric Dreiman 221-C Trustee Joe Finneran Westfield L026 N. Mitthoeffer Rd. DistrictPresident Sean Sutton 81 -B Gregory Indianapolis. IN 46229 © Trustee Steve Lamp 81 -C OFFICE: (317) 899-4600 IFD ^ppel FAX: (317) 899-8718 STATION RES: (317) 823-5856 20 HELMETSTAFF Insurance VOICE MAIL: (317) 465-8730 A-SHIFT Edfcr Tim McDonnell ROB FIELD Secretary Michelle Gard GregWright,MBA,CFP Sales Associate Publisher Tom Hanify Usting Associate Broker-Consultant ALLHELMCTCORRESPONDENCE (317)686-64O4-(«J0)968-7491 Carpenter THEHELMET REALTORS* 748MassachusettsAvenue'lndianapolis,IN 46204 greg_wright(a gregory appel .com Si Better (317) 262-5161 • Fax (317) 262-5163 520 Indiana Avenue* Indianapolis, IN 46202 Bailsafe" BROWNSBURG ByTroy L Wymer Search, Self Escape & Rapid Intervention March and April are active months for our district. to the membership askingforyour input on several Team System Weare in theprocessoforganizingacandidate night matters. Thevastmajorityof you hadagreatconcern Bailsafe System: • Dual compartment Bailsafe bag for all ofyou tomeetth e political candidates involved about ou r benefit package as a whole. It is no secret • 50' 1/2" woven nylon search rope intheupcomingNovemberelections. I havespoken that our medical insurance and life insurance are • 2 large anchor hooks operable with a gloved hand • Bright yellow Do Not Remove/search rope tag tomanyofyouabouttheimportanceofussupporting inadequate. Chief Rosemeyeris also very concerned • Figure "8" with ears (NFPA 1983) Nancy Marsh and her pursuit ofthe county auditor's aboutthisand has made itapriority.Anewinsurance • 2 (1 lg/1 sm) Carabiners (NFPA 1983) • 50' 3/8" rescue rope (NFPA 1983) position. Nancy has served as the Middle Township plan is being researched and is on the agendaforthe • Rescue rope edge protector trustee forthe lastfiveyears. She has beenastrong May budget proposal. Thank you, Chief, for your • Welded metal stop ring to avoid separation • 20' tubular nylon webbing voice for publicsafety and will continueto do so inthe attention in this matter. Training Package: $199.00 ea futu re. The county auditor is a very visible position Search Safe System: 99.00 ea Mastercard • Visa • Check 'P.O. • Money Order that has contact with nearly all ofthe political bodies I now wantto talkabout something that has nothing inthecounty. OurBrothersandSistersin Pittsboro to do with the professional fire service... ordoes it? THE TOOL FIREFIGHTERS DEPEND ON Tonight atthe Brownsburg town council meeting, IN A SERIOUS SITUATION! would not be where they are today without Nancy's (317) 351-0100 • (088) 608-7353 help. Get registered and vote inthe May 2nd Primary somethjng happened that, frankly, made me mad. http://www.6ailsafe.com and the November elections. I also wantto encour­ No new apparatus were scrapped, no raises were A Portion OtProceeWs Goes To The age all of those from Avon and Plainfield to get on denied, butayouth sports organization in ourcom- Firelighters Museum & Survive Alive boardandshowyourvoiceatthepolls. Remember munity got kicked straight in the teeth. The youth Nancy Marsh for county auditor. sportsorganizationinourcommunityisavery large and active group of people. Or, maybe, I should say TROCKMQNSeeLT We have started monthly meetings with the admin­ alarge and activegroup of taxpayers. Tonight this • Handcrafted by a Union Firefighter istration concerning labormanagement issues. This groupoftaxpayerswent beforethe Brownsburgtown • 100% leather is a big step and will help us open up lines of council and asked for a favor. Itisgoingtocostthe • Quality steel components communication that were notthere before. I wantto GirlsYouthSoftballGroupinourcommunity$1,700 • Leatherispretreatedtowithstandtheelements encourage all of you to voice your opinions and tohookintothetown'ssewersystemwhentheyexpand • Adjustabletofitanywaistsize • Securedwithrivetsforaddedstrength forward your complaints in a proper manner. We, and build newfacilitiesthis year. These facilities are 10% Discount To All Local 416 Members including myself, have all been guilty in the past of being built not only to expand a current yearly youth $40«AccessoryLoops$6 not following the proper channels. If you have a sports program, butalsoto makeiteasierforthetown CALLMATTSECREST»Pager722-3239«VM 446-3338 concern about your work environment, pay, time off, to hosta large, far-reaching tournament nextyear. A discipline or any labor issues, please forward those requestwasmadeinapublicforumtonighttowaivethe ^ $1,700charge. Afterall, the largetoumament will bring /? WOODPECKERS CONSTRUCTION concerns to yourofficersand your Union representa­ peopleto Brownsburgfromalloverthe region. These INTERIOR TRIM tives. Wewill be using these monthly meetings to KITCHEN & BATH REMOD­ developaclearlineof communication between usas people will, in turn, shop in our stores, eat in our ELS DECKS professional firefighters and our professional fire restaurants and a selectfew will probably even pay a MINI-BARNS trafficticketortwo. Noway! SCREENED-I'IN'-FORCHES administration. Chief Rosemeyer and Assistant BOOKCASES & CABINETS Chief Pickett have many exciting goals in mind for us LICENSED • BONDED as a department. We want to work together with Upon the request, three of thefourcouncii members INSURED them to realizethese goals. resembled deer caughtin headlights. They triedto GIVE WOODPECKERS A CALL simply "not act" on the issue until their hand was JOHN J. JONES 251-5709 • C. MIGUEL UDAN 441-2299 % J) With thatin mind, I wantto update all of you on the forced by thetown manager. You could almost see eventsconcerningourlast meeting. MikeZmijewski the dollar signs in their eyes. Finally, when the hand and I metwith the administration and had, whatwe was forced, Charlie Ratliff (yes, Charlie, I'm naming Select Tile both considered, a very productive meeting. We your name) moved to rejectthe request. The motion Catering to your specific tile and wanted to convey our concern about staffing to the passed 3 to 1. The newest member of the town home improvement needs administration inastructuredforum. Thefire chiefs council, MikeGreen,votedtoacceptthe request and MATTHAHN office also has a concern in this matter. We agree waivethe$1,700. Thankyou, Mike. Youareabreath (317) 254-1650 (mai!box#3) that our staffing is not near adequate and requires of fresh air in an otherwise stale political body. This •Free Estimates* some attention. As you all know, the department is vote shows me that some members of our town • Baths, Kitchens, Counters, Entryways • • New, Repair, Remodel • planning to open Station #133 in the near future. council havedistancedthemselvesfromthecommu- • Other Home Improvement Needs • With the opening of this station will come new nity. Yousee, i believe the world of athletics isaworld staffing concerns, even though the plan calls forthe where kids can notonly learn to compete but also hiring of nine people to staff this station. The learnto succeed. Teamwork, responsibility, support Field Pest Control, Inc. administration had in mind staffing an ambulance of your peers, self conf idence - all of these are taught RESIDENTIAL&COMMERCIAL and engineatStation#133andreducingthe staffing in youth athletics. Have you watched the news Kevin & Becky Witt, Owners at headquarters by one person to accomplish this lately? How could you not throw your support at Offering Complete Pest Control Since 1956 goal. By doing so, ourtruck company and rescue these kids? The character building capabilities of ^^^ FHA & Inspections company would, in effect, become not staffed. We sports are awesome! ^^f Charter Advertiser currently run short at headquarters with only two At 787-8106 people on ourtruck. That is with maximum staffing Some of you may think I 'm making a big deal out of (no one off). We proposed a plan to run seventeen nothing. I challenge you to take a good look atthe' people a shift and only run a paramedic engine at politics ofthis decision. It is disheartening at best. To Roaches • Ants * Mice * Fleas • Wasps Station#133. This would allowthose who would have all of those who serve on our council, I want you to been serving uson ambulance#133to staff ourtruck learn a new word today. The word is "influx." Influx Jerri Goben, CPA & Associates and rescue company. This plan, in my opinion, in the world of government dollars isthelumpsum, if Extinguishing Your Tax Questions allows us to address the service concern in the youwill.broughtintoacommunitybyacertainevent "I Understand The Special Issues Of northeast areaand atthe sametime increase our Firefighters And Can Answer Your Questions." ortime period. I think you get my point. Maybesome working environment safety by addressing staffing. of those people eating in our restaurants and shop­ Preparation of Personal & Business Tax Returns This, by no means, brings us to wherewe needto be, ping in our stores will decide Brownsburg, Indiana is 9995 Allisonville Road • Fishers, IN • (317) 845-4483 but is a bold step in the right direction. The a pretty nice place and actually think about moving Ask For Jerri administration is very dedicated to our safety and here. $5 Donation To The Firefighters Museum believes strongly that we need to address staffing. For Every Federal Return Prepared However, wedonotagreetotally on howto go about "Honey, did you hear about the firefighters in this it. We hope to get a dedication from the administra­ town ? They organized an effort to help bring this tion on a concrete plan soon. We will keep you in tournament to Brownsburg. On top of all the other SUPPORTYOUR touch. responsibilities oftheirjob, they took their own time HELMET to help out. It truly does take a special person to do AP\r/ERTISERS! Atthe beginning ofthe year, we passed out a survey that job." Firefighter Of The Month CITY OF LAWRENCE There is no report. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL REPORT

SUBJECT: Fireflghterof the Month DECATUR TOWNSHIP There is no report. TO: Chief Dezelan:

I would like to nominate EngineerGreg Middleton for Firefighter ofthe Month. FISHERS

On March 18,2000, Engine and Strike Rig 18 responded to a report of a possible residential fire with entrapment. When By Greg Smith Engine 18 arrived at 1841 West Washington Street at approximately 22:15 hours, we found a 2-1/2 story residence that had been converted into four apartment units, two up and two down. Heavy fire was showing from all the windows and the dormer of the upper northeast apartment. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP By Joe Schnepp I established command and the crew from Engine 18 and Strike Rig 18 hooked up to the hydrant and advanced a 1-3/ We have undergone some changes in Franklin 4 hand line up the outside stairway. The police, who were on the scene when we arrived, kicked the door in at the top Township. Andy Hearrell has stepped down as of the stairs while Privates Gerald Schneidt, Robert McClara and Lieutenant Steve Bauer were donning their masks. The police were driven down the stairs by the intense heat and smoke. At this time. Schneidt and McClara advanced district presidentforpersonal reasons. I would like the attack line to the top ofthe stairs and proceeded to crawl toward the fire. Both suffered first degree burns around to personally thank Andy for his hard work and the edges of their face pieces. After approximately six feet out, Schneidt found 59-year old Lucille Whitt unconscious dedication while serving in this position. I have and severely burned. Private Schneidt tried to pull her toward him but, because of the size of the victim, he was not moved from districttrustee to district president and able to move her more than a couple of feet. He crawled over her and began to push her toward Private McClara. At Ben Herzog has been named the new district one point, the heat became so intense that Private Schneidt had to turn the hose line on the victim and himself. trustee. I lookforward to working with Ben on the progression of our goals. Finally, he was able to push her far enough that Private McClara could pull her to the top ofthe stairs. At this point, Bauer and McClara were able to get her down the stairs far enough so that Private Raymond Quntero could get a hold The membership has had several meetings and we of her upper body and pull her down to the bottom ofthe stairs and outside. Medic 18 was on the scene but was working on another occupant and did not realize that the victim had been removed. After a quick assessment, Quintero realized have setacouple of goalsfor ourselves. Ourfirst that the patient was in cardiac arrest and needed immediate resuscitation. With no regard for his own safety and the isto receive official "recognition"fromtheadminis- po ssibility of contracting acommunicable disease, he began mouth-to-mouth ventilations and continued until relieved tration and local advisory board. Although Pau I by personnel from Medic 18 and Rescue Engi ne 1. By the time the ambu lance arrived at the hospital, spontaneous heart Bailey and his administration have been receptive rate and respirations had been restored. The next afternoon, Quintero visited the patient and her family in the hospital to us as a Local, we need to make the Local distinct and was happy to hear her condition was improving. the sole collective bargaining unitforourfirefighters.

These firefighters acted with extreme valor under very stressful conditions and I ask that you join me in congratulating Once ourfirst goal is accomplished, we will begin them on a job well done. working diligently with the administration to come Respectfully submitted, up with a fair and reasonable contract, i feel Lieutenant Larry Snyder personaiiy that this can be accomplished in a Engine and Strike Rig 18. B-shift reasonable amount of time.

P — — — — — -. — — — — — — — — — — ^ The department, as a whole, is working on a new engine to replace an old enginethat has served its ST. FLORIAN CENTER Saddlebrook Golf Course From TheBoardof Directors purpose. We are also trying to get approval to build would like To Station 554 at Stop 11 and Combs Roads and hire The Saint Florian Center Board of Directors would additional firefightersto better coverthe southwest liketo inform you that Isaac Randolph has stepped show its appreciation To portion of ourdistrict. This, of course, will increase down astheexecutivedirectorof the Saint Florian our manpower availability on each shift. Center and has taken on a new position as the firefighters and paramedics executive director of theTen Point Coalition. The by offering Overall, we are making headway, but we still have board would liketo wish him well in his newchalleng- a long road to travel. I look forward to leading our ing role and look forward to his involvement as a The following discounts: districtinthefuture. board member with the Saint Florian Center.

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I The Northern Morgan County Firefighters compliments of spent a lot of time just meeting people and trying Bill Cannon, Retired IFD Firefighter to make as many receptions and special events Whenthe Lord wascreating firefighters, he wasintohis Call Covert Alarm Company Today as possible. I also spent Monday and Tuesday at sixthdayofovertimewhenanangelappearedandsaid, 582-0020 the live bums, flash over chamber and clear stream. Intalkingtopeoplefrom across the country, one "You'redoingalotoffiddlingaroundonthisone." thing alwaysseemsto come into the conversation - how nice it is in Indianapolis. In meeting so many TheLordreplied,"Haveyoureadthespecificationson The Fellowship of Christian people, I got to hear a lot of stories about fires, thisperson.Firefightershavetobeabietogoforhours Firefighters Indianapolis' trucks, engines, run loads and the like - what fighting fires or tending to a person that the usual, some in our profession call "goofing." I guess, if everyday person would nevertouch while putting in the Meetings Are Now Held At you know me, you would probably call me a "fire backoftheirmindthe circumstances. They have to be Ponderosa At 10th & Shadeland. goof, "too. able to move at a second's notice and not think twice of whatthey are aboutto do, no matterwhatdanger. The Date And Time One particular conversation I had during FDIC They have to be in top physical condition at all times, Remain The Same. week really stuck with me. Afirefighterfrom New running on half-eaten meals and they must have six York state and I were talking about being a pairsofhands." professional firefighter and thededication it takes tobeabletoholdthatbannerhigh.Hetoldmea The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Has six story abouta life-long friend who, after he goton pairs of hands? No way." STEVE'S IFD the job, thoughtfirefighting might be the careerfor him. He like the work schedule, danger, excite­ "lt'snotthehandsthatarecausingmeproblems,"said RUN REPORT ment and, of course, the otherfirefighters. This the Lord. "It's the three pairs of eyes a firefighter has guy rode out on the rigs and hung out atthe station to have." Sponsored By just to makesure this would be his career path. Field Pest Control One day, his friend, who was a careerfirefighter, "That'sonthestandardmodel?"askedtheangel. The FEBRUARY MARCH Lordnodded. asked him a question that I thought deserved to be TOP5 ENGINES TOP5ENGINES printed here, "Would you be willing to riskyourlife EG11 240 EG22 262 for someone you don't even know?" How ever "Onepairthatsee through the fireandwheretheyand EG22 235 EG11 248 simple this question might sound, it truly epito­ theirfellowfirefightersshouldfightthe fire next. An- EG27 234 EG05 246 mized our profession. We enter houses in search otherpairhereinthesideoftheheadtoseetheirfellow EG05 226 EG03 242 of trapped victims, risk drowning on dive rescues, firefighters and keep them safe and another pair of EG31 213 EG27 234 enter hazardous environments to remove people eyes in the front so that they can look for the victims TOP2 LADDERS TOP 3 LADDERS overcome by chemicals that couldjust as easily caughtinthefirethatneedtheirhelp." consumeus, notto mentionalltheotherwaysthat L13 146 L13 131 we risk our lives daily. And you know what? More 114 i in L14 122 "Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and than 99% of thetime, it'sfor people wedont know. work on this one tomorrow." TOP 2 SQUADS 17 100 Thefirefighter'sfriendansweredhisquestionwith, SQ14 222 TOP2SQUADS "I doni know." Hereturnedto his job realizing that "leant, "saidtheLord. "Ialreadyhaveamodelthatcan SQ13 219 SQ07 233 there is more to our profession than the red lights carry a250-poundmandownaflightofstairsandto TOP2B/C SQ13 231 and sirens. We are of a special breed. And, ifyou safety from a burning building and can feed a family of BC13 154 TOP2B/C answered, "No"tothequestion, maybe you need five on a civil service paycheck." BC11 133 BC11 147 to question yourself.

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PHONE/FAX: (3171773-9721 E-MAIL: svMndnell(S>TioneyairKPprs.corri Eye^^ 317-782-8844 VVEBPACE: wvwv.iT«neyti)n(_^LXim\wndTell All SemriHn ihmnjih Mont>v Concepts ' .ipM.il (orp Mfmlwr NASOI'SIPC Associates -Free Consultations- -Authorunknown 7155 SludfLmcl SWion. SWIF lift indiarupnlh. Intli,in.i Jfriih TEL 11171 H41-OJ70 FORGIVENESS AND WHY YOU NEED TO DO IT PERRYTOWNSHIP By IFD Chaplain Doug Simpson By Ray Piercy Ethel and Tom are two children in a family. Ethel before they ask us to, if they ever do. quarrels with Tom and theirfather is grieved by their Having just attended thefourth annual Perry Town­ quarrel. Ethel is very unhappy. So, in tears, when she ForgivenessisoneofthebiggestthingsintheBible. It ship Fire Department awards/recognition banquet, goes to herfather and says, "Daddy, I am truly sorry. is hard todo. Humanly speaking, it is easierto "hate" I am filled with pride. Notfor reasons you might I can see I have made you unhappy." But while her a person than to "love" a person when we are wronged. expect, though. It was my observation that this father's arms go around her, the minx is putting out her Yet, God says we must learn to forgive. We need to yearwasabitdifferentthatthepreviousyears. Ifelt tongue at Tom behind his back. Thefatherwantsto thinkofwhya person did whatthey did or said whatthey agreat sense of prideoozingfrom all in attendance. forgive her but hecannotforgiveher if she will notforgive said. Sometimestheywerejustnotthinking. Some- This, I believe, is a direct reflection on our new Tom. "You've got to make it up with Tom first," the timestheywerejusthavingabadday. Sometimesit fatherwiselysays. "Ifyou shut Tom out, you keep me was a "bad call." Usually, the person that did some­ respect-oriented administration. out, for I love Tom as well as you." thing to usfeelsas badly as the person it was doneto. Therefore, wearetogivethem the benefit ofthedoubt Congratulationsto all award recipients. It's nice to The New American Standard Bible says in Matthew toandlovethem anyway, that is "ifweareaChristian." knowthat hard work and dedication doesntalways 6:14-15, "Forif you forgive theirtransgressions, your In fact, a person should love another even if they are not go unnoticed. It was truly my pleasure to present Heavenly Fatherwill also forgive you. But ifyou do not a Christian. the Local 416 Special Recognition Award to Lt. forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your David Burton. As most of you know, Daviddevotes transgressions." There are those whom you work with that are some­ alot of histimeto the Local. Many thanks. times just difficu It people to get along with. Try showi ng I had a man come to me once who wanted to be a forgiveness, concern and love. Someoneonce said to Allow me to also thank the many people who were Christian and asked me if he could hate someone who me,"Loveyourenemiesanddrivethemnuts."Howcan involved in making this year's banquet such a big had done him wrong and still beaChristian. My words all this happen, you ask? By receiving Jesus Christ as success. Chairman Fred Harris, the awards com­ to him were, "No, you can't." But here is what really yourpersonal Savior. In prayer, askHimto forgive you mittee, the foundation, Adam Biszantz, Craig happens when one becomes a Christian. Christ foryoursinsandthen receive Jesus asyourSavior and Holtz, Russ Futrell and others worked very hard to changes the person! When one becomesaChristian, Lord. Hewillsaveyouthemomentyouaskhim. Ifyou makethis happen. If you wereunableto attend the we no longerwantto "hate" a person. When aperson are interested in more, contact me by pager at 761 - banquet, you missed a greattime. 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Visit Our Web Site At WWW.GTU.COM/FIRE Or E-Mail Us: [email protected] BURLNIN' UP THB R.OAV>\ By Justin Reuter United States riders will join citizens from Great Britain to accomplish this inaugural eventfrom September 22-29,2000. The ride is 500 kilometers from Niagrato Indianapolis.

Day1: SpectacularNiagraFallsstartsthejourney.FollowingbreakfastSunday,September23rd,riderswillbeginthe72-mileridedowntheNiagraRiverbank, crossing overthe Peace Bridge back into the United States. The day-long journey will take ridersthrough Hamburg, Eden, North Collins, the countryside toward Lake Erie and concludes at the Dunkirk Marina.

Day2: BeginningontheSeawayTrail.riderswillenjoybeautifulsceneryofthelakeastheytravelintoErietocycletheloopofscenicPresquelsleBay.

Day3: TravelingRoute5,thetrekrantinuesintoOhio.Passingthroughpicturesquevillagesandpidorialfarms,ridersareinsuredthe fall day which ends in Ashtabula, O hio.

Day4: Riders continue toward Burton, Ohio,allthewaysavoringtheserenityandbeautyoftheAmishcountryside,endingtheday in Richmond, Indiana.

Day5: Thursday,vividfallcolorswillfilltheheartsofallastheyridethroughsmall.quaintphotographictownstowardGreenfield,Indiana.

Day 6: Anticipation and excitement will transcend riders as they travel with official escorttothe Indianapolis Motor Speedway where they'll experience the thrill of a"hot lap" around the famoustrackbeforecyclingtoclosing ceremonies at Wishard Hospital, homeofthe only accredited burn unit in the Stateof Indiana.

B>un/ui/\/ wp The Rofld provides the following to each team member. Accommodations/lodgingfor six nights based on double occupancy. Additional charge for single rooms.

Use of multi-geared hybrid bicycle.

General and technical support along the course. If riders elect to bring their own bicycle, parts forthe bicycle must also be provided.

Pre-ride dinner, all meals and snacks during the ride and post-ride party.

Fund-raising ideas and strategiesto assist you in reaching your goal.

An account set up in your name providing all accounting needs.

Team monthly statement of account.

Thankyou letters sentfrom the Burnin' UpThe Road committeetoalldonors. However, we encourage each team memberto send thank you notes as well.

Contact and encouragementfor each team member duringthe fund-raising portion ofthe event.

Fifth Third Bankdonation collection and accounting. Why this ride? Severe burns arethemosttraumatic, painful, debilitating, disfiguring, life-altering injuries any human being could possibly endure, letaloneachild. Imagineaseverefy burned child withoutthe benefit of medical treatment or pain medication and nofurther explanation is necessary. Regardless of race, creed or country, a child isa child. Burn prevention is in ourhands and forthose unavoidable injuries, we must work to insure proper medical treatment and aftercare is available for every child. who will benefit? Children throughout the Stateof Indiana will continueto benefit from completion ofthe SumSafeTeam project. Familiesdisplacedorvictimizedbyfirewill benefit with continued expansion of Extinguish the Need! Burn survivors and loved ones will also be recognized through extension and development of social service programs following traumatic burn injuries. People's Burn Foundation (PBF) will also donate a portion ofthe proceeds to the Wishard Burn Unit reconstruction project.

Friendsof Russian Children (FoRC) will continueto addressthe children of Russia, by replacingthecondemned sterilization unit atthe Speransky Hospital ($600,000) in Moscowand continueto: (1) expand the desperately needed fire safety educational program throughout Russia andtheformerSovietUnion; (2) exchange expertise between the United Kingdom, United Statesand Russia in areas of infection control and wound management and (3) expand unique psychotherapy programsfor children and parents.

How c-fliA. wow. help? Bicycle 500 kilometers! Each rider commits$1 OOto register and afund-raising goal of $3,500. Recruitment encompasses the United Statesand Great Britain. Sponsor arider. Encourage employees to ride! Offer corporatefund-raisingopportunftiestoemployeeswithinyourorganizationtosupportthisevent. What i/iot to do? Thinkthat$3,500 is outside your capacity. People wantto give. Wouldntyou if someoneasked? who are we7 The People's Burn Foundation, founded in March 1997, sustains missions of developing more creative and accessible bum safety educational programs for children age sixand under and developingtailored social service programsforbumsurvivors.PBFisincludedinthelndianapolis Firefighters Survive Alive! safety and prevention program; planned and hosted Brave Hearts' camp, thefirst annual burn campfor children inthe Stateof Indiana; partnered with FoRCto hostthefirst Russian-born survivor in thiscountryforanaftercare recovery program; engaged the support of Kiwanis International and theStanleyK.LacyLeadership/Ameritechtoauthorthe first BurnSafeU-Doactivity bookforchildren and co-founded Extinguish theNeed!

Friendsof Russian Children began asadirectresultofadreadful1989trainexplosion that ledtothe deaths of many children and left hundreds severely burned. The tragedy broughtto lightthe inadequatefacilitiesto deal with large-scale disaster. Friendsof Russian Children was subsequentlyformed and developed a program to assistthe Burns Unit of Speransky Children's Hospital No. 9 in Moscow, the principal referral hospital for burn treatment in Russia. FoRc, with the cooperation ofthe London, Moscow and St. Petersburg Fire Brigades, also researched, funded and produced thefirst burn andfire safety manual that has been accepted as part of the school curriculum in every school in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Where do f get more ivvformatlovv? Contact Justin Reuter at (pager) 761 -6644or (e-mail) [email protected]. Tocontactthe People's Bum Foundation, call 631 -6866or e-mail [email protected] Editor'sNote:OnFebruary28thlhadtheopportunitytospeakwithCaptain Mike Lombardoofthe Buffalo, NewYorkFire Department. Mikeisa23-year veteranandrBSWorkedwkfiFDICandChiefBobPressler(retirexi)o York Fire Departmentforthepastfouryears. Inaddition, Mike is an adjunct instructorwiththe NewYork State Fire Academywhere he specializes in the firefighter basics, rescue operations and mask confidence. Mike is a memberofFDICandFireEngineeringadvisoryboards.

MikeLombardoheadsuplivebumtraining, also known as H.O. T Monday and Tuesday, forFDIG Thistrainingisespeciallyhelpfultothosewhodont •1- often have a chance to fight fire. A lot of training that the students get they haveneverheardofsuchasstayinglowonyourbellyandnotonyourknees or using smooth bore nozzles, penciling the ceiling using a little water and big circles. This training isn 'tstate-of-the-art; it's the same thing that fire departments have been doing toryears. It also is a great training tool for instructors to take back to theirdepartments. Everyone I spoke with loved m•*.• thetrainingtheyreceivedandwouiddefinitelybeback.

Here's whatCaptainLombardo had to say:

Helmet: WelcomebacktolndianapolisforanotherFDIC. Howdoesitfeel to be back?

Lombardo: I enjoy it here very much. I was thinking about ittoday when one ofthe reporters asked me. It'sgotto beover 15timesnowl'vecometo Indy. lusuallycomethree,sometimesfour,timesayearforFDIC. lenjoy italot. Indyisagreattown.

Helmet: Youtravel all overthe country training firefighters, young and old. You have also been doing this a long time, 23 years. What keeps you motivated?

Lombardo: On a simple basis, I enjoy it. I really do like it. I likefirefighting. Inteachingthefiveor six years, seven yearsout side of my area, what it's done is reinvigorated me by meeting peoplefrom all over. Oneof the things I don't know if people understand is we learn as much every time we go some placeaslthinkthepeopledoandmaybe more, sometimes. You know, last year wedidtheGetOut Alive overthe summer and guys would say this is how we do thisorthis is how we do that. It's great getting new ideas. It's one more thingyou can thinkabout and put in your bag of tricks, soa lot of it's just still learning. Idonteverwanttostop learning. My daughter gotonfour years ago and it sort of renewed all that. It's a lot of things but I truly do just enjoy it very much.

Helmet: Speaking of your daughter, how is it working with her hand-in- hand?

Lombardo: It's very interesting (smiles). It's got some tense moments every now and then when she's going to afire. We worked together on a fire that killed afirefighter in Buffalo. She was working. Iwasworking. Wecame from different parts of the assignment. I was on the second alarm and she was thereearly. Itwasobviouslyaprettyanxiouseveningfor all of us because welostafirefighterand,fortheinitialpartofit,ldidn'tevenknowifshewas okay. So,thatwasprettytough,butrmreallyproudofher. She does a really good job. This is the firstyear she came to FDIC and I think she didareally good job here, too.

Helmet: You have worked on a couple of videos produced by Bob Pressler, "The Bread and Butter Series." Oneofthosewas"Peaked RoofVentilation" and the other was "SCBA Safety and Emergency Operations." Tell usabout those.

Lombardo: "Peaked RoofVentilation" was thefirst "Bread and Butter" that Bobdid. We did a lot of roof operations, in and around the city. Then, we also were ableto get some filming for a couple of actual fires where we had a couple of peaked roof jobs going. We did a lotof different work hand tools as well as powertools and just showed the differences and someof thesaf ety factors and soforth. The SCBA procedures video was early on with what we started doing with the f i ref ighter safety program thatl had gotten theaward last yearfrom Fire Engineering. Thefirsttimeltaughtthatwasdownin Connecticut outside of Buffalo in about 1988. We have refined it many times since then and thereare many programslikeittodaythatdoatremendous jobteachingfirefighters. So, we were teaching safety and survival early on. Helmet: Congratulations. You have undoubtedly saved the lives of many firefighterssince 1988justby them taking the time to cometoyourtraining on theirownortheirdepartments sending them to you.

Lombardo: Thankyou very much.

Helmet: IhaveheardthatCincinnati is tryingto lure theFDICbacktothem. Can you enlighten us on any of that?

Lombardo. I really dontknow. My own personal feeling isthis. The support we get, like live burn from the DecaturTownship Fire Department and the whole FDIC, both thehandsontrainingaswellasthesupportwegetfrom the Indianapolis Metropolitan Fire Departments is phenomenal. That is certainly adecision that has nothingtodo with mebutitwould bean awfullytough thing to replacethe cooperation and help we get-here. Lookattheotherday. We hadourhouse burned downon Saturday night and by Sundayafternoonwe wereall setwith another one. Things changed around. ChiefHenson and ChiefValentine ran around, gotdifferentfireequipmentstagedoverherefor usfor Monday morning and itwas monumental. I dontknow howyou would ever replace something likethat. Keepin mind, I'mspeakingof just usbut itgoesonacrossthewholeFDICeveryyearforotherpeople,too. You know there's a lot of help that is available to us.

Helmet: The Indianapolis Fire Department has a newadministration. that haveany beari ng on FDIC that you can see?

Lombardo: Well, Iknowthereisanewadministrationbutlalsoseemany of the same people whoarehelpingusarestill there. Chief Dickson, Captain Roberts, Lieutenant Bill Brown, Chief Longerich areonly afewfrom the long list of people in Indywhodoatremendous amount ofworkfor us. At least thisyear, from my exposure, they are still in placedoing an awful lot so I would think not, but I don't know what the future will bring.

Helmet: Without knowingthe future, how hard will it be to start over, per say?

Lombardo: When we came here four years ago, we didnt know anybody and wecameuptospeedon both sides prettyquickly. Now.thisyear, we're going out to Sacramentoforthefirst time. They sentanumber of peopleto this conference to look around and see howthings are done. I thinkthatit is in the spirit and tradition ofthe fire service that nobody steps up and does the joblikefirefighters do. Iwould thinkthat,ifthepeoplechangeatlFD,the new people will stepupand do what has to be donetodo the job.

Helmet: Yearafteryear,you go backanddiscusstheliveburn days. Is thereanything that we, asthe fire service in Marion County, cando differently for you as far as the instructors are concerned?

Lombard©: Theonlythinglfindisthatthisconferencehascertainly evolved alotfromwhatwedidfouryearsago. Firstofall.wedotwiceasmuchas we did when wefirst came here. We started with one day and now we do two. I don't wantto sound like a broken record but, I said lastyearwhen I gotthe awardfromFireEngineeringJcanttellpeopleenoughhowmuchhelpweget. If weneedacardboardbox,Tommy Roberts willcomeoutwithatruck with cardboard. Ifweneedfurniture.Tom Deal and Scott McCarty will be out with atruckload of furniture. Anything weneed.they're here for us. We're very appreciative. I certainly have no complaints. The Indianapolisandotherfire departmentsareatourdisposal and it'sgreat. — ».-'•-.* 1 ' 1

Helmet: You have23yearsinthefireservice. Howmanymoreareyou going to put into it at Buffalo before you retire? Arethere any plans to move on and "jf^Bb .,^^i|JL ,^al«i^___J ('!______"_____§ r go somewhere else? 1 ______M______te______l ______^______H____l ^9_. ':-?_i_ _3___^_^^"jiTTrf!

Lombardo: I keep kidding Chief Henson that when he goes to putting ___E_____F ii_H v H^H___9H :V ____[-^______P^BI ^BfP^: :^______imPI battalion chiefs on Decatur, I'll come out. I will probably retire out of Buffalo • :f__B_3FW ;^«__im:' S'.JI H .^Jn^M when I'manold man, hopefully, ten orsoyearstogo there. You never know. W^ * ______Hk_ \l______r' \ oijB t *|_|___H w M^^m-^S^M There's been a big change since the last fouryears of FDIC. IVe met so many IPwa.' sH ly| ______LiiffllflflMH more peopleand broadened my horizons so much that I really can'ttell. I know my wife wou Id be just as happy if I stopped doing so much. It's hard being away from home. Now, with the FDIC in the west, we'reonly three 1 JHT * weeks apart. It's certainly tough at times but she supports me in everyway. 1 jm^ A pp

Helmet: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. VE<£Tfck FIRE SERVICE PIKE TOWNSHIP Local416erK:ouragesopinionsartfrespon^^ By Bill Burkhard wNpublishanytegilimaterressagescorceniingourstofiesorother PROFESISONALS business issues. We reserve the righttoeditlettersto meet space By Frank Livingston, EFO TheOpenHouseattheHallduringFDICwasanother requirements and we do not publish letters that are submitted huge success. The number of pumper pullteams anonymously. USAToday is very interested inwritingan article or and people in attendance continues to increase a series of articles on the challenges facing the every year. We get a little better each year and we Lawrence Township Fire Department, Officers, Staff and nation's fire and emergency services, including Firefighters, learn what must be donetoaccommodatecrowds of EMS, of course. Forthe past two years we have this magnitude. I attended the Wayne Township been trying to interest an investigative reporter to Cards are neat but not complete enough for this. On this function on Friday night and was impressed with being my final day as an employee and firefighter with write an articleonhisfindings. Heisnowatthe point whatmoneycan buy. Theythrewa nice reception Lawrence Township, I want to pass along some of my whereheneedsspecificexamplesandthedepthof but were smothered by large corporate donations. thoughts and gratitude. our challenges in order to determine if there are, Notonlydowehavetheopportunitytogivesome- indeed, significant challengesfactng us. My thanks to Trustee Jim Koppin, Chief Warren White and thing backtothe people who attend FDICbutwealso Chief Ivan Wilson for their assistance, advice and support getthe opportunity to exhibitthefinestfacility inthe in processing my retirement. Thanks also to Battalion We would liketo have copies of any newspaper or country. All ofyou should be proud ofthe building, Chief and Pension Secretary Oran True for his help these magazine articles written aboutthe challenges last few months. Vicki, god love her for many years of help the memorial, the museum and Survive Alive. The facingthefireservice today and inthe nearfuture. and support to everyone for putting up with me this past commentsthat are received throughoutthe week of This would be especially trueof rural departments year. I won't put you through it again! FDICaretremendous. Having peoplecomeuptoyou involving manpower, equipment, apparatus, fund­ andtellyouthattheyarefascinated with the building ing, etc. I would liketo expand this to include the Twenty-four years passes at an immeasurable rate and and all its contents is what it's all about. most of you were not here when I arrived. There have been development of reports, surveys or Executive Fire lots of advancements and manpower added since then OfficerProgram (EFOP) research projects, USAFA and quality service unmatched by many larger depart­ I would liketo thankthe Brothers and Sisters who studies, etc. that havebeen published. Wearealso ments. I was always amazed that whatever the situation, helped at the open house. Without your help, it asking the national, stateand local level organiza- the job always got done. would not have been pulled off. Fromthe peoplewho tionsto provide us with your official commentson cooked and served food, the ones who served the I really loved my job and hope most of you do, too. We all thissubject and to whom the investigative reporter beer, thecleanupcrewsand most of alltheones who have much to be proud and thankful for - paychecks every needs to contactforfurther information and com­ payday, year after year, without fail, secure jobs,'good ded icated ti me and effort to see this pulled off. There ment. Wewouldalso like to havespecificexamples healthcare and families, a career unlike any other that is are as many people behindthescenesworkingtoget of challenges yourdepartment or organization is looked upon with awe by many. thingsdoneastheonesyouseeatthefunction. It facing. takes more time in preparing forthis eventthan the Lastly, thanks to IAFF Local 416 and LTFD for presenting event actually lasts. I would personally like to thank me with the cherished mementoes, one in memory, which Please e-mail or snail mailthemto me solcan pass I'll never forget. They will hang proudly wherever I go. Tim McDonnell, Mike Reeves and Howard Stahl. them onto the USAToday investigative reporter. They worked hard in getting the orders for shirts, Frank Livingston, EFO & Chair, NFAAA Brothers and Sisters, keep the faith, keep safe and keep booth trinkets, food and beverages. This is not up the good image. I'll be watching and listening. Top Assistant everyonewho contributed butthese are theoneswho 224 Pinedo Drive are responsiblefor getting things done. They put in Mike Clark (Roc) Titusville, FL 32780 muchtimeandefforttoseethatthings run smoothly [email protected] Recently, I lost a very special member of my family, Richard and everything goes well. If I started listing all the (Dick) Moody. Dick was a retired firefighter. He retired as a people who helped out, ran errands or prepared for Lieutenant from Station 7 thirty years ago. He worked at the thisevent.Timwouldkillme. Again,thankyouforall Shops as a civilian employee for several years after his retirement MEET THE CHALLENGE who supported FDIC, the booth, the open house or as an active firefighter, making and keeping many special friends. gettingthings ready. It really shows whatwecando A Guide Book if we work together. Speaking for our family, I would like to thank all ofthe firefighters, retired and active, who took the time to visit the mortuary and To Becoming A The upcoming electionsforthetownship board are share memories of my uncle. The stories that were told and their approaching and wewill be called uponfor help. The genuine fondness and love for Dick will always be remembered and Professional Firefighter appreciated. elections will provide uswiththemanynewmembers $19.95 onthe board. Manyofthese people will be newto the Thank you to the Retired Firefighters Club for a wonderful board. There are several incumbents on the board ceremony on the day of the service, along with Chaplain Doug On Sale At The Hall who are not runningfor reelection. This will add new Simpson, who made us feel as if Dick was his personal friend. blood to the board and with it could bring some new Thank you also to my friends at Station 18, C-shirt for providing insight and changes. Wemust get involved and work food for the family. It was a great help. with these "new" membersto expandourabilityto be recognized. Ifyou are not in PAC, join. Wewill be We would especially like to let Chief Joe Olofson know how much WRITTEN BY TWO FELLOW doing interviews with candidates afterthe Primary his presence was appreciated. He was with us from the time of FIREFIGHTERS AND UNION MEMBERS election. You must be in PAC to be a part ofthe the funeral planning through the wake. He gave us advice, sympathy and kindness in a way that was very much needed, but 50% OF PROFITS interviews. Wewill haveaformal interview process, not expected. Even though the grief at the death of a loved one is WILL GO TO THE as we have done in other elections, to vote on the overwhelming, there are still always the details to handle with SURVIVE ALIVE PROGRAM & MUSEUM candidates of choice. This is vital to havethe insurance, pensions and special arrangements. Chief Olofson interviews and supportthe candidates who will work saved Dick's daughter some much needed time and energy by with us. Join PAC, support the effort to better all of letting her know what all to expect from the Fire Department and us and stay committed. Onlyworkingtogetherwill then arranging a very special tribute for the family with a drive- we achieve success. by past Station 7. Thank you, Chief Olofson. You are a perfect example of what makes the Indianapolis Fire Department such a great brotherhood. Jfme Urt PLAINFIELD By E.M.Cheney Mike Dean By Ray A. Bruner Station 18, C-shift •Paintings Of Helmets* Hello, fellow Brothers and Sisters. There will be no Fellowship of Christian • Each An Original Made For You • district meeting in April so I encourage you to • Special Requests Or Other Subjects Available • attend the general meeting atthe Union Hall on Firefighters Indianapolis April 18th and 19th at 1900. In May, at our President Secretary • Matting And Framing Available • JACKWHITE '.\ RJCHARDOSLUM) Springfest booth, we will be selling bratwurstand v • Done With Pride By A Union Firefighter • 7830205 7 C~ 862-2456 othertypes of spiced sausages. VtcePrestdatt Treasurer JOHNBURRIS DONPRESSLEY Contact Mike Cheney 359-7310 Chaplain 598-9005 I would like to welcome our newest member into DANCLBJG Home 481-1505-Pager 465-6888 Local416, Ashley Strickland, firefighter/paramedic 8% 1780 Speedway Station 2-A 247-4067 GreaterlrdiarwpolisChapterMcvionCounty on C-shift. LOOK-ALIKE DRUGS SPEEDWAY By Connie and Otto Moulton, Drug Abuse Newsletter By MikeCheney A NEW PROBLEM. Historically, abusers of illicit enabled FDA to take various actions against violative substances have been faced with the possibility that manufacturers and their products. In November 1983, I delivered the following remarks at the April 10, what they bought may contain various kinds and FDA took the same action with respect to double 2000meetingoftheSpeedwayTownCouncil. quantities of adulterants, contaminants and substi­ combinations. This latest action will even affect such tutes. For example, quinine and other substances legitimateoverthe-counterproductsas "Dietac." Itwill, The Speedway Fire Department and the Speedway have traditionally been used to "cut" or cauterize heroin of course, also cut off the escape route taken bythe Professional Firefighters of Local 416 have lost and cocaine. Oregano and catnip have been used to shady manufacturers whochangedtheirformulations three Brothers to the leisure world. These men, dilute street-level quantities of marijuana. fromthreeingredientstotwoinresponsetotheearlier these firefighters, Captain Jack Kelsay, Lieutenant FDA action. Tony Berkopesand Senior Private Steve Moody, In recentyears, however, new products (the legality of which is still to be determined) have entered the LOOK-ALIKEDRUGSASAMEDICALANDSOCIAL represented over 86 years of firefighting service. market. Their easy availability as well as their potential HEALTH PROBLEM. Althoughtheingredientsusedin health dangers pose a unique and significant problem look-alikedrugsare legitimately used as deconges­ They came from an era that taught them early in to health and enforcement agencies as well asto the tants, analgesics, cold, allergy orasthma relief medi­ theirlives respect for authority, ethical treatment users and their parents. cations and as appetite suppressants, these same and concern for fellow man and a strong sense of ingredients mayalso produce mild stimulantordepres­ duty. All three men are also military veterans, WHAT ARE LOOK-ALIKE DRUGS? Look-alikedrugs sant side effects. When taken for their intended, serving in both peacetime and wartorn Southeast are pills (tabletsand capsules) and powders containing legitimate medical purpose (in recommended doses Asia. To us, they were not only our Brother non-controlled, over-the-counter ingredients whose and in accordance with FDA labeling), these look-alike firefighters, but oursenior most members, mentors physical appearance mimics various prescription drug ingredients are generally safe and produce only minor and role models. Their life experience and military products which contain popular substancesof abuse side effects. However, through deceptive advertising or service gave each of then an undying sense of and are regulated underthe provisionsof the Controlled because the substance is represented as a controlled respectforthe chain of command, duty, honor and Substances Act. substance, the user of look-alikes may bedeceived country - qualities that are almost considered into believing thatthe pills he or she has purchased will Look-alike drugs are available in a variety of forms: produce effects equal to those ofthe controlled sub­ antiquated in today's world. powders, variouscolored orspeckled capsules, as well stance that they imitate. as variousforms of tablets. Their users and street-level These men swore an oath to protect the town of sellers give these drugs the same street names as their Equally serious adverse physiological reactions are Speedway, its citizens and property even at the controlled counterparts. Look-alikes usually contain possibleandhaveoccurred when look-alikedrugs have risk and cost of their own lives, if need be. Spanning varying mixtures of caffeine (theequivalentof about two been taken in large quantities. This generally occurs theircareers, they arose countless thousands of cups of coffee per pill), and two other non-prescription when the user wants a high or wants to come down from nights to respond to families that had been visited chemicals: ephedrinesulphate (a nasal decongestant) one and takes several dosage units. These reactions by terror and tragedy. 33,205 times these three and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (an appetite may range from episodes of acute nervousness and brave men combined, answered yourcalls. Some suppressant). It has also been noted that on occasion irritability, periods of sleep disorder, general drowsi­ calls later became humorous antidotesduetotheir the contents of a given kind of capsule has varied, ness, temporary hypertensive episode, cerebral hem­ nature, a toe in a bath drain or some other assis­ indicating that some manufacturers may use whatever orrhage, stroke and even death. ingredients areavailableatthetime of production. tance. Other calls leftthesededicated men longing A related but perhaps greater health hazard is the forthetouchofGodtorestoreatinylifeoraflame- Therearea number of different whitegranular sub­ extremedangerthatthose who have becomeaccus- ravaged family. Through it all, over 11,000 times, stances similarto cocaine being sold as a substitute tomedto ingesting look-alikes may one day knowingly these three, individually, ranrepeatedlydays,nights, for cocaine. Some dealers will tell the buyerthat it is orunknowingly ingest an apparently equal quantity of holidays, family birthdays, anniversaries, special asubstitute. However,inthecaseof naivebuyers,the an actual controlled substance. The risk of adverse dates spent away from their loved ones, never substance is pawned off asthe real thing and is sold at physical reactions increases greatly, especially when shirking duty. Always ready, no matter what. very high prices. This deception can be the cause of depressant substances are involved. An overdose can many problemsforthe users. result in death. Death stood bythem several times waiting to claim them as he has so many of ourfirefighting Brothers, WHAT ARE ACT-ALIKE DRUGS? Act-alikedrugsare The FDA has received reports of 12 deaths associated but thanks to God, they survived to fight on for those not manufactured to closely resemble controlled with injecting or sniffing these substitute white pow­ Speedway. To teach the young firefighters and to substances, but which are promoted in the sameway ders, many of which contain local anesthetics such as remain in wait, for those bells to call them out yet and containthesameingredientsas look-alikedrugs. lidocaine, procaine and tetracaine. The main dangers of these substitutes, according to the FDA, are that one more time, to serve with theirall. INFORMATION FROMTHE FDA. The principle ingre­ they can collapse blood vessels, depress heart muscle dients commonlyfound in look-alikedrugsarecaffeine, strength and cause low blood pressure. To Captain Kelsay, Lieutenant Berkopes and Se­ ephedrine sulfate and phenylpropanolamine hydro­ nior Private Moody, I say, God bless each ofyou. chloride. These chemicals are found in many legiti­ The FDA has advised thatthe diversion and misuseof Forhavingthecourage to fightforthe lives you didnt mate drug preparations and are safe when used in these cocaine substitutes is an emerging public health even know. For home you were never invited to and accordance with approved labeling. In August of 1982, problem with deadly consequences. The FDA has forfamiliesthat, at once, didn't have time to care the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that asked "all manufacturers and distributors to help stop about you butduetoyouractions will never forget while the ind ividual ingredients were approved for over- this diversion to these relatives of cocaine." you. Inyourretiring.mayGodblessyouandyour the-counter marketing, triple combinations ofthe three families. The families that put up with and under­ ingredients were not. Such combinations werethen We are advising all parents and others involved in our stood the3,300 days that Daddy couldnt be there. made subjectto the FDA approval process, subjecting battle against drug abuse to become informed about Also, God blessyourchildren,forunderstanJinga manufacturers of such combinations to much greater these look-alikes and to beonthe lookout fortheiruse daddy that missed over one-third of their lives so FDAregulation and monitoring than thattowhich most among ourteenagers. Tell everyoneaboutthe exist­ that Daddy could touch the lives of others. over-the-counter manufacturers are subjected. This ence and dangers of these look-alike drugs. Ifthethousandsofpeopleyou have helped could be Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And Contact Persons heretonight, they would. However, sinceafirefighter The Indianapolis Fire Department EAP is a resource for all personnel and their immediate families. TheEAPisneve r seeks acclaimforhis deeds, letmesay, we an approach for providing firefighters an opportunity to overcome problems ranging from substance abusewil tol neverforgetyou. Nor, will weforgetthe lessons marriagecounseling,orotheremotionalormentalhealthproblems. Theinternalprogramisundertheguidanceyo u taught us or the love and Brotherhood you of an EAP Advisory Group which is a group of firefighters familiar with drug and alcohol problems. The groupblesse d us with. Enjoyyour lives and stay safe. provides substance abuse awareness, total program awareness and provides referral service to professional agencies. Members ofthe EAP Advisory Group are contactpersons for firefighterquestions orproblems regarding assistance. They are there to provide you with direction to counseling. Help is the service they provide. THEPROGRAMANDINDIVIDUAL CONTACTS ARE STRICTLYCONFIDENTIAL AOUA Name Work E-Mail Home Name Work E-Mail Home Established 1959! SYSTEMS Vern Brown ADM B-5307 547-6354 Dan McClara 15-B M-5209 787-9781 COOLERRENTALORPUFCHASE • SPRINGWELLDISPENSERS Tony Boyce ADM B-7697 283-1624 John Noone 20-A N-7376 784-1687 PREMIUM DRINKING WATER • NATURALSPRING WATER Kevin Givens 31-B G-6436 Dee Passon 22-C J-3555 545-5976 CUPS. ETC. •COOLERCOLORKfTS Jerry Hall 14-A H-6836 535-7619 Bruce Reifer 20-B P-2464 Avon '(317) 272-3000- Toll Free (800) 447-5582 Fishers-(317) 594-0644 Bill Harold 25-C H-0850 357-4688 Ken Webster 31-A W-2040 925-2610 lndianapolis«(317) 889-6829 2000 PUMPER PULL BIGGEST EVER! WARREN By Jim King, LTFD Wow! That about describes it. The Fourth Annual Indy Pumper Pull 2000 was the biggestyet! This year's Pull ByJoeDippel attracted 18teamsfrom all over. St. ClairStreetwasfilled beyond capacity with spectators and participants. It Ourfirst labor and management committee is hard was a great way to end FDIC week. at work. We realize that our greatest asset is not equipment, apparatus or stations but, rather, our The Local416folksdid themselves proud by putting on a wonderful showforall those in attendance. I would like personnel. Inthis occupation, we needto maintain to start off by saying thanksto all of myvolunteers who helped atthe PumperPulMany Grooms, JenniferVoreis, a level of conditioning so we are ableto do our job Tony Mescall, Pat Mescall, Mark Steinmetz, MikeCheney, Mary Lambert, Donna Mitchell and friend Phoebe, to the best of our ability. With this in mind, the Wayne Smith, Jay Settergren, Kevin Williamson, Michelle Gard, Betty, Brother Anthony, Dave Burton and my wife, mem bers voted for a fitness bon us to be added to Wendy. Thanksforthe hard work! Whilel'matit, I'dliketothankalltheotherfolkswho helped make theOpen ourcontract. This bonus will be paid thefirst time House a huge success - especially those guys from Pike who cooked for all of us. If you know anyone who helped thisfallbasedonourdepartment'sPhysical Perfor­ out this year, give him or her a pat on the back for a job well done. And give a special thanks to the regulars who mance and Ability program. The labor and man­ getthe job done at almost allot the Local'sfunctions (you know who youare). agement committee and our shift fitness coordina­ tors are setting up the bonus level or levels. This Now.backtothepullin'. Ninety competitors made upthisyear'sfieldinciudingtwowomen.TonyaCoffman from new program will not only benefit our Brothers and Avon and Lori Millerfrom Bloomington. Way to go, girls! The event was big, with thethreatofrunningout of daylight Sisters butthe public, as well. aseriousoneforthefirsttime. Luckily, theweather cooperated by giving usaveryniceday. Warren Township celebrated its annual awards Defending champs, Broken Wagon Ranch from IFD, havebeen consistently good in each ofthe past Pumper Pulls banqueton March 11th atthe Marriott. Theguest and this yearwas no exception. Carl May, onceagain.puttogetheragreatteam to earn anoutstanding third place speakeratthe banquet was Local 416 President finish. IknowCarlandlam surehe will haveanother good team nextyear. The "biggestteam"and "furthest from Tom Hanify. He told stories of how he ended up home" awards wentto the Bethany Beach, Delaware Firefighters. They havea similar event in their home state herein Indianapolisandtheevents that brought him and were the 1999 Delaware state champs. These guys weighed over300 pounds each. Youcouldtellthatthe herefrom New York. Healsospokeof hisdevotion weight helped in gettingthe big trucks moving. Butthat isonly half the battle. You've gotta keep 'em moving! to fare wages and health and safety of firefighters Second place was all they could do in Indiana, but whatafinish it was. Thetop award wenttoagroup of horses and theirfamilies and why he believes so strongly from the Anderson, Indiana Fire Department. Itwas obvious thatthese guys had spent some time in the gym. inthis cause. They made it look like they were pulling VW Dugs instead of firetrucks. Congratulations, guys. They said they were already planning to compete in next year's Pull. Following are this year's award recipients: Rookie ofthe Year: Pete Horvath I would also like to thankthe Avon, Fishers and WayneTownship Fire Departments forthe representation. They EMT of the Year: JeffVanderwal each had several teams thisyear. And, finally, some police officers gotinvolvedinthecombinedpoliceandfire Paramedicof the Year: Tammy Mabrey Speedwayteam. Let's get some more for next year. Finally, before I listthe results, I would liketo say forthose Firefighter ofthe Year: Lt. Rodney Pool ofyou who missed the party, Scott McCarty and the Emerald Society Bagpipers played to the crowd and itwas Chief Service Award: Bat. Aid David Sajdyk awesome. Amazing Grace never sounded so good. Greatjobto all ofyou! Make plans to attend next year so Medals of Bravery you dont missthefun. You can even volunteer ifyou wantto! Lt. John Wagner Lt. Jeff James PLACE/TEAM LANE1 LANE 2 TOTAL Gary Powell Steve "Nick" Clegg 1 Marion, IN Fire 23.62 21.90 45.52 Div. Chief Sean Ferdrache 2 Bethany Beach, DE Fire 24.13 22.65 46.78 UnitCitations 3 Broken Wagon Ranch, IFD 24.26 22.79 47.05 A-Shift 3 4 The Loads, Fishers Fire 25.43 23.10 48.53 B-Shift 1 C-Shift 4 5 PikeTwsp. Fire 25.44 23.10 48.54 6 Psychosomatics, Wayne Twsp. 25.79 23.25 49.04 7 Speedway Police and Fire 25.62 24.19 49.81 GLAZIER DEDICATION 8 Beauty and the Beasts, Bloomington, IN 26.15 23.97 50.12 RESCHEDULED 9 Posey Boys, Mt. Vernon, IN Fire 26.62 24.34 50.96 ThededicationoftheheadstoneforDanielGlazier, 10 LawrenceTwsp. Fire 26.84 24.40 51.24 thefirst firefighter killed in the line of duty, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 22nd at 11:00 a.m. 11 Avon 1, B-Shift 26.68 24.65 51.33 TheceremonywillbeginattheGothicChapeloffof 12 Rshers 2 27.44 24.22 51.66 34th Street with a march to the gravesite. 13 Avon 2, B-Shift 27.04 25.93 52.97 There will be a reception immediately following at 14 Avon A, Station 2 27.82 25.25 53.07 the Union Hall. Please plantoattendand bringyour 54.14 15 Chapel Hill Gang, Wayne Twsp. 27.64 26.50 families.. Full Class A is appropriate but not 16 Keener Twsp. Fire, DeMotte, IN 29.47 25.75 55.22 mandated. Ifyou have any questions, please call 17 Killer Bs, Wayne Twsp. 29.12 27.94 57.06 Howard Stahl atthe Union Hall 262-5161 or Ladder 31, C-shift. 18 Boys from the Hill, Wayne Twsp. 32.00 25.75 57.75 FDIC BOOTH FDIC CALENDAR PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL ByHowardStahl MAKES A PROFIT INCOME ByTim McDonnell CHANGES Daily Booth Sales Wednesday $6,322.00 Inyearspast, part of theLocalsfund-raisingeffortfor APRIL 17,2000 Thursday 3,295.00 roiChasbeenaspecialFDICeditJonofThe Helmet. Friday 8,164.00 Wehavebothprintedaseparateissueandaspecial Editor's Note: These proposed changes were intro­ Saturday 9,186.00 duced in April and will be read forthe nexttwo months Sunday 3.857.00 inserttocovertheconference. Indoingthis.wehave TOTALINCOME $30,824.00 solicitedcontributionsfrom various manufacturers without discussion. They will be voted on atthe July that attend the conference. While this practice has General meeting. EXPENSES Tee-shirts, sweatshirts, coolies, hadsomesuccess.itwasverytimeconsumingand ARTCLEIV badge holders, knives $12,839.00 notreallythetypeofpackagethatlfeltwouldbeas SECTK)NS8,9AND9A Hot sauce 465.75 successful as we should be. I believe the most we Cameras 249.50 ever made with this was approximately $3,000. TOTALEXPENSES $13,554.25 SECTON8 Current: Any candidate.tobeeligible for nomination, must be an TOTALINCOME $17,269.75 Last spring, I metwith Jim McCormack of IFD and active member of this Local and in continuous good standing forthe Adam Biszantz of the Perry district to discuss a year immediately priorto nomination, provided the candidate has FDIC OPEN HOUSE projectwecoulduseforthe2000FDIC.Atthatfirst attended one (1) general and four (4) district (one per month) session, Jimsuggestedwecreateapostersimilar meetings ofthe Local inthe twelve(12) months immediately prior ByHowardStahl to the old "nerd" posters. The idea was to get to the nomination. INCOME manufacturers pay to have their productsshown on Donations $3,105.00 the poster. This was the genesis of the FDIC Proposed Change: Any candidate, to be eligible for nomination, 471.00 50/50 calendar we handed out at the conference. We must be an active member ofthis Local and in continuous good Raffles 1,701.00 standingfortheyearimmediately priorto nomination, provided the Hospitality Room 398.06 decided a calendar would have purpose to be dis­ TOTALINCOME $5,675.06 played all year and by making it a poster, every candidate has attendedfive (5 ) meetings (one per month) ofthe Local in the twelve (12) months immediately priortothe nomination. productwouldbeondisplayallyear. This.wefelt, EXPENSES At least one meeting must be a General meeting and atleasttwo would be moreattractfve to the manufacturers. Food $2,020.55 must be Distiict meetjngsofthecandidates'respecrjve Districts. Beverages 1,750.00* Tent 650.97 I took "sample" picturesatthe firehouse with two Helmet 384.00 SECTTON9 Supplies 452.76 firefightersstandinginfrorrtoftheengineand ladder. Current: Beforetheelection, the Presidentshallappointan Election TOTALEXPENSES $5,258.28 Amockupwascreated using oneof these pictures Board consisting ofthree (3) members thefirst electiondayandfive and copies were madeatthe Hall. This sample was (5) members on the second election day. The board on the first TOTALINCOME $416.78 •estimate grainy, at best, but I sent ft out using a list from the electiondayshallconsistofaJudge,anlnspectorandaClerk.The 1999 FDIC. The premise was simple - a manufac­ secoxleteciiondayEtoardshallconsistdaJLia^1two(2) Inspectors turer could placetheir product on thecalendarfora and two (2) Clerks. This Section shall not preventa memberfrom MOTIONS price. This would guarantee exclusiverightson the servingontheElecfonBoairJbothdays. Nomemberofthe Election calendarfortheir product. For example, only one EkardshallbeacandidatewhileseivingcintheE(edicflBoard. The Election Boardshallberesponsiblefordistributing and tabulating By Rick Van Sant, second by Dave helmetbrand was used. Thesing,thatLocal416spend$5,000 the ballots andshallhavesuch functions as are provided in Article from FDIC proceeds toward moving 13, Section 11 ofthe International Association of Fire Fighters' The letters went out and Istarted making follow-up theSurvive Alfveclassroom upstairs. Constrtutionand By-Laws. Eachcandidateforofrk»shallbeentirJed phone calls to try to get some takersfor our project. to appoint one (1) observer whoshall be permitted to witness the Inaveryshorttime.wehad eight companies accept By Tom Miller, second by Joe Kraeszig, that Local manner of distribution and casting of ballots and attend the meeting ouroffer. Overthe nextfewmonths, we had three of the Election Board at which the ballots are tabulated. 416 initiate legal action upto and includingfiling a morethatwe wereable to add tothe project. Now, lawsuit against Perry Townshipto correct illegal all we had to do was come up with a real calendar. Proposed Change: Beforetheelection.thePresidentshall appoint and unfair practice of paying vacation time to anEleCaps, Accessories • Free Estimates delivery, wewereleftwithaniceprofitof$9,000. This tothe Secretary all records and ballots ofthe election which shall Owner: Jeff Martin Phone:1-888-325-2173 money was added to the total of our FDIC profits. be preserved bythe Secretaryfor one (1) yearfollowingtheelection. This money would not have been realized withoutthe helpand input ofthose mentioned above. Next time ARTCLESOFRESPONSHLrrY Brinson Landscaping youseeoneofthem.makesureyousaythanksfor ARTICLEV1 Commercial & Residential theirwork. SECTTON2 Landscape Design & Installation j Current: The DistrictTrusteeshall, upon the death, resignation or ShrubTrimming & Removal The project was successful enough that plans are removal ofthe District President, assume the duties of said office SnowRemoval already underway fora similar projectforthe 2001 until the next regularelection of Local 416. FDIC, I was able to getfourof the manufacturers to commit as soon asthey sawthis year's poster, so Proposed Change: The DistrictTrusteeshall, uponthedeath, Del Brinson 812-587-8580 we are hopeful we can do even better nextyear. resignation or removalofthe District President assume theduties Voice Mail317-928-7706 of said office until the next election of Local 416. 16th Annual Purn Foundation Tournament Presented Py A Indianapolis Local 416 and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Firefighters Union

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! ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: 1 want to play in the tournament. | 1.18 holes of golf 1 want to sponsor a green or tee. ! !. Golf cart 1 want to sponsor a cart(s). ! j. Awards banquet 1 will be bringing door prizes. j j t Food and drinks on the course Name j J • Prizes, gifts and awards Phone ! Address ! | ENTRYFEES: City ZIP ! | Player's Fee $85 j Tee/Green Sponsor $50 Please make checks payable to: | | (a sign recognizing the sponsor Local 416 Burn Tournament | i will be placed on the tee or green) and mail or fax entry to: i i Cart Sponsor $25 748 Massachusetts Ave. i j (a sign recognizing the sponsor Indpls., IN 46204 j j will be placed on the cart(s).) Fax: (317)262-5163 j WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

ByEricDreiman _J^__°OilS.^ $ Thankyoutoeveryone who helped with any part of s the FDIC orthe reverse raffle that was held atthe Knightsof Columbus. I havereceivedalotofthanks 2001 forthe efforts that everyone put forward .Our efforts have not gone unnoticed.

IM»H41 j|;i. The Local had a Political Day atthe FDICagainthis year. Itwasverywellattended.Wewere ableto get JUNE 8-16 all ofthe current board members exceptfor Dick Tewksburyand Mort Large to attend. Wealsohad several ofthe new candidates from both parties in attendance. We were ableto escortthese people around and give them a good sense of what our job is all about. The politicians were very impressed with the amount and variety of equipment on dis­ play. This Political Day served an extra purpose this year because all ofthe advisory board seats are WIN! upforreelection. I had the opportunity to attend Dave Warren's $2,000 cash and a trip for two! retirement party on March 14th. It was a very nice function and several ofthe A-Shift personnel were WHAT in attendance along with family and friends. Dave Pay Day Get-Away is a monthly raffle to benefit the 2001 World Police & Fire Games. received awardsfromthedepartment,the governor andthe IAFF. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS 1. Members ofthe GIFCU, IPDCU and Indiana Members CU Congratulations to Captain Dan Haston on his 2. Sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters in Indiana retirement from the department. Good luck and enjoy! Along those same lines, the retirees have 3. Civilian staff members of law enforcement agencies and career fire departments formedaretirementcluband any retired memberis PRIZE welcome to get involved and participate. This is a good group of people and I am happy to see them Monthly prize consists of $2,000 cash and meeting on a retular basis. If anyone has ques­ two round-trip airline tickets in the continental United States tions, contact Doc Wisehart.

CQSE Wewill continueto work on several different issues The entrance fee is $10 per month with the administration. These include incentive pay, the promotional process and Kelly Days. We WHEN will also be working on the 2001 budget late this The raffle will run for 25 consecutive months beginning June 9th. spring, summer and fall. The Union and the administration are currently working on a set of FOR MORE INFORMATION surveys to be used to gather input from the citizens of Washington Township. One survey will be Information will be posted at Local 416 Union Hall and FOP Lodge 86. included with EMS bills and a second will be more For additional information, contact Mike Reeves at 262-5161. widely distributed. I will be ableto provide more information as these things getfinalized.

I haveformed a Kelly Day committee to look intothe Robert L. Smith, LMFT, M. A. Jack Sandlin and Associates feasibility of goingtoa Kelly Day system. Richard LeesaFreeIandSmitfa,LMFr,MA, Private Investigations &, Security Consulting Craig and I are co-chairing the committee. As the • Corpcfatefraudriskanatysis committee meets, I will keep everyone posted • Individual, Marital, Family & Group Therapy • • ThOT,erntezzlerrient(lrjreal

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