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Station Gossip By Sheryl Drost

• Our 75th History Book is on sale at Station One for $54. Please stop by and get your copy! THE FIREHOUSE SCENE • Congratulations to Capt. Mike Huffman’s girlfriend, Peggy is a publication of the Ann Davenport, on receiving the fourth annual Crusader Clinic Community Advocate Award! Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District • Glad to hear Firefighter Shannon Burbach’s son Logan is healing well after his double knee surgery. He recently had three plates with six screws put in - two on right and one on

the left. Seems Logan is is growing too fast and his knees February 2015 Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost cave in, causing the need for the surgery. He already stands 6’4” now at age 14. Logan won’t let them take pictures, but mom got a shot from behind at Target riding the scooter! How cold is it? Just ask Colleen! Love you Logan! Car Fire Page 3

Firefighter Caught up in Multi-car Pileup Photos by John Donovan

HRFD Firefighter John Donovan, along with his wife and son, were caught up in the fiery multi-vehicle pileup on snowy roads on Interstate 94 near Battle Creek, Michigan. The pileup was in both directions on Jan.9, killing at least one person and injuring a number of others. Michigan State Police now say 193 vehicles were involved, including dozens of semi-trucks. John said they were traveling home in his pickup with his daughters behind him in a car. They were returning from his mother-in-law’s funeral in Michigan and they feel she may have been their guardian angel because his daughter missed the turnoff to I-94 and luckily her little car was no longer behind them when John came upon the accident. John recalled, “I was able to stop behind a semi and my wife turned around to talk to my son in the back seat and saw a semi coming up behind us that wasn’t stopping. I watched in the rear view mirror as the truck hit us. We were pushed into the semi in front of us, but luckily we glanced off of it as that semi behind us crashed then into the semi that had been in front of us.” The three of them were bruised and battered, but grateful to be alive. He said they had to wait a couple hours before they brought buses in to get people off the road. John’s 3-week old truck was totaled. Photo by Sheryl Drost

The Firehouse Scene - Page 12 www.harlemroscoefire.com On March 14th and 15th we will be participating in the RORO WREX TV Live From the Chief’s Desk Photos by Sheryl Drost Birthday! By Fire Chief Don Shoevlin EXPO held at Hononegah High School. Come on out and stop by our booth. We will also be sharing information on a new program we are starting. It is called CERT. (Community Emergency WREX-TV crew broadcasted live from the lobby of our Fire Station One on Jan. 29th for their Response Team) “Where you Live” Series for the 5pm and 6pm shows. The anchors Sean Muserallo and Kirstin Crowley and the whole crew was very friendly and the firefighters enjoyed chatting with them February Welcome to February 2015. I thought Our annual Spring Dinner will be here before you know it. This in between live shots. 10th Rob Gonia it was March that either comes in like year it will be held on March 21st. watch your mail for further 13th Zach Tennyson a lion or a lamb; I would say February information. Also included with this information will be my annual 15th Scott Jensen came in like a lion. This winter being letter telling you of our accomplishments for 2014 along with our somewhat mild, saw February start vision for 2015. Dinner will be served from 5PM – 8PM with take 24th Sean Laurent with a roar (almost like the half time out and local delivery available. I look forward to speaking with show of the Super Bowl). A little snow all of you. March fell upon the area last week. The fire 4th John Donovan personnel answered all calls that we received expediently and in We have our “Harlem Roscoe Fire Protection District” 75th 6th Steve Shoevlin true professional fashion. I believe a word of gratitude needs to go Anniversary book available for purchase. It is a publication full of out to the entire public works crews from the villages, county and memories, and stories told by those who lived it. 9th John Donahue townships in our district, not only did they have a battle with the Josh Wilkerson duration of the snow, but then battling the winds. They all made The fire district will be holding a formal Strategic Planning 22nd Jay Alms sure we (HRFD) could get around our district and made themselves Session this spring. Included with the dinner information will be 23rd Radi Huggard available to us if needed. a community survey. I ask that you please complete it, then either Justin Mayton ‘30th’ return it electronically, mail it back to us, or drop it by Station Please if you live by a fire hydrant I ask that you try to keep it clear of One. Your thoughts and opinions are important to us and we look 26th Nino Girardin snow just in case it is needed. Seconds count! forward to hearing from everyone. This information will assist us 29th Sheryl Drost in our discussions of the strategic direction of the District. In January we responded to a total of 209 calls. With one month in Last, but definitely not least, I need to remind all of the residents the books already for 2015, we are well on our way with another and businesses in our district that we do not solicit for donations successful busy year. by phone calls or go door to door. Please be aware of this scam and do not become a victim of it. We appreciate all the support that you On Tuesday we began a recruit class. These individuals will have give us, but we never ask for support in that manner. to successfully complete 100 hours of training before they begin to respond to any incidents. We have a class of 14 individuals who are Don’t forget to bookmark our website www.harlemroscoefire.com committed to becoming firefighter/EMT. We also have a dedicated and / or friend us on Facebook to keep up with the progress of your group of instructor’s willing to devote their time and knowledge to fire dept. Don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any teach these individual’s to become safe and proficient firefighter/EMT. assistance. Above, the sign out front welcomed the news team.

HRFD Hosts WFCA Meeting Left, there were cameras and tvs New WFCA President, everywhere. Chief Shoevlin hosted the January dinner/meeting of the Stillman Valley Fire Winnebago Fire Chiefs Association on Jan. 28. The meeting was Chief Chad Hoefle and held at the Roscoe VFW Post 2955. After a delicious meal catered out-going President Total Calls for bys the post’ Ladies Auxiliary, the monthly meeting was held. It Harlem-Roscoe Fire Left, a local Boy Scout Troop stopped by to watch The Year 2015 was also election night and outgoing President, HRFD DC John Deputy Chief John the show and were able to get their pictures taken with the anchors. Bergeron passed the gavel to Stillman Valley Fire Chief Chad Bergeorn shake hands 209 Hoefle ending a three year run for John on the board. after passing the gavel. Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chiefs in attendance Fire Prot. Dist. Editor-in-Chief - Don Shoevlin Pictured left, , l-r Boone County #1 Fire Editor & Layout - Sheryl Drost Chief Greg Holmes, Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson, Stillman Valley Fire Chief Right, several firefighters tell stories The Firehouse Scene is available at Station Chad Hoefle, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief and chat with some of the WREX One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on personnel during the break between the department’s website after the second Don Shoevlin, Cherry Valley Fire Chief the 5pm and 6pm tapings. The tones Sunday each month: Craig Wilt, North Park Fire Chief Joel went off for two calls during the 6pm www.harlemroscoefire.com Hallstrom, Blackhawk Fire Chief Roger taping, but they kept right on taping. Flood and Northwest Fire Chief Tom E-mail submissions to Sheryl: [email protected] Ragnar Jr.

The Firehouse Scene - Page 2 The Firehouse Scene - Page 11 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com Then & Now By Sheryl Drost Car Fire Feb. 1 Blizzard Snapshots Photos by Sheryl Drost Photos by Sheryl Drost To celebrate our 75th year, every month in 2015 we will be recreating an old photo to show Then & Now. Firefighters were dispatched out during the Feb.1 blizzard for a car on fire off Prairie Hill Rd. Putting the fire out was the easy part, just getting there was the hard part. Firefighters finish extinguishing the fire in the photo on the front page.

Blowing snow made it hard to see even a big fire truck.

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The department’s first tanker was a 1930s era truck bought second hand. It Battalion Chief Tom Aaker’s son, Tommy (4-1/2), wears his dads much lighter and safer was a favorite of Firefighter Dale Selsors; he even named it Betsy. Dale shot fire coat in front of one of the department’s two 3,000 gallon International Super Tender this photo of his son, Dennis (5), in his long rubber fire coat they wore then. 771 (Tanker) that was purchased in 1999. Firefighters found the engine compartment on fire when they arrived and were able Propane Torch Fire Let it Snow, Let it Snow ... to protect a camper parked in front of the car from fire. Photo by Sheryl Drost On Jan. 4, a resident on Broad St. was trying to light his propane torch when leaking gas ignited instead. He was startled and said his first instincts were to toss it away from him in case it blew up. It ended up landing up against the neighbors fence, starting it on fire.

Snow forcaster, Dispatcher John Presley, has predicted there will be 26 snows.

As of Feb. 4, there are 14 left. Even with high winds and slippery snow-covered roads the trucks made it in. Firefighter Ryan Sarver uses a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

The Firehouse Scene - Page 10 The Firehouse Scene - Page 3 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com infected with measles before the age of 15. The disease kills about 1 in every 1,000 people infected, and those who survive have EMS Corner lifelong immunity. By Battalion Chief Jay Alms 10 What Are the Advantages of Having Everyone Vaccinated? http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/02/us/measles-facts.html?_r=0 Tips Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze Behind the push to vaccinate as many people as possible is a for the heating season. concept called herd immunity. If the vaccination rate within a It’s not too early to begin preparing Facts About the Measles Outbreak community is very high, vaccinated people act as a barrier and Check these 10 tips off your list and get ahead of the winter freeze. The United States has already had more cases of measles in the reduce the risk of infection for people who cannot be immunized, first month of 2015 than the number that is typically diagnosed in like the very young or those with compromised immune systems. a. full year This follows a year in which the number of cases was r Our furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the last several times more than the average since 2000, when the disease A MEASLES OUTBREAK 12 months. (A furnace should be serviced at least once a year.) was declared eliminated in the United States. In a hypothetical community where nobody has immunity from the measles virus, one infected person might infect 12 to 18 people, Where Cases Have Been Reported This Year r Our chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional. who might each infect another 12 to 18 people. At this rate, a small A majority of the cases this year have been tied to an outbreak at outbreak would quickly grow out of control. I have checked for creosote built-up. (Not cleaning your chimney is the leading cause of Disneyland, which began in December. At least 40 people who chimney fires from built up creosote. This service needs to be done at least once a year.) visited or worked at the theme park contracted measles, and the THE HERD EFFECT disease has now spread to at least six other states. Every person who is successfully vaccinated reduces the potential r Our wood for our fireplace or wood stove is dry, seasoned wood. sources of infection, thus reducing the risk to unvaccinated people. How the Current Outbreak Compares to Previous Years This reduction in risk is sometimes called the herd effect. The r The numbers for this January alone are higher than many annual presence of vaccinated people helps slow the spread of the virus. Our fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition and secure in totals for the years since 2000. Last year, the United States had 23 its position in front of the fireplace. outbreaks of measles, including a large one among unvaccinated HERD IMMUNITY Amish communities in Ohio. Another large number of cases were For an outbreak to end quickly, each infected person must infect, r We have a covered metal container ready to use to dispose cooled ashes. (The ash attributed to travelers from the Philippines. on average, fewer than one other person. In this example, at least 17 container should be kept at least 10 feet from the home and any nearby buildings.) of every 18 people (more than 94 percent) would need immunity. There have been 600 cases since measles was declared to be This threshold is sometimes called the herd immunity threshold. r Our children know to stay at least 3 feet away from the fireplace, wood/pellet stove, eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oil stove or other space heaters. Why Is Measles So Contagious? To maintain herd immunity within a community over time, An infected person who coughs or sneezes can spray the virus children need to be vaccinated at a high rate. The measles vaccine r Our portable space heaters have an automatic shut-off. into the air in small droplets, which can remain suspended for up is ineffective in about 5 percent of people who have had only one to two hours. People with measles are infectious for about four dose, so two doses are recommended to ensure that nearly all children will get immunity before entering school. r Our portable space heaters will be plugged directly into an outlet (not an extension days before and four days after the appearance of the rash. Before there was a vaccine, nearly everyone in the United States became Sources: Paul Fine, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Clinical Infectious Diseases; Journal cord) and placed at least three feet from anything that can burn; like bedding, paper, of Infectious Diseases; C.D.C walls, and even people. (Place notes throughout your home to remind you to turn off portable heaters when you leave a room or go to bed.) COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM r We have tested our smoke alarms and made light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster sure they are working. (You need smoke alarms medical operations. Using the training learned in the on every level of the home, inside each sleeping classroom and during exercises, CERT members room and outside each separate sleeping area. can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace For the best protection, the smoke alarms should following an event when professional responders are be interconnected so when one sounds, they not immediately available to help. CERT members also all sound.) are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness r We have tested our carbon monoxide alarms projects in their community. and made sure they are working. (Carbon monoxide alarms should be located outside each Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is in the process sleeping area and on every level of the home.) of developing a CERT Team in our community. If Name or Organization Here firefighting is not for you, but you would still like to Your Source for SAFETY Information The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer, maybe this program is right for you . NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 Contact Information Here Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them For more information contact Battalion Chief Jay Alms www.nfpa.org/education in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, @ 815-623-7867 or [email protected].

The Firehouse Scene - Page 4 The Firehouse Scene -Page 9 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost & Chief Don Shoevlin IMPRES products are smarter because they “talk” BUGLE ALARM to each other: Monthly article submitted by a H-R Fire Officer. Motorola’s industry-exclusive IMPRES technology allows communication between the charger and the By Capt. Tim Bergeron battery, which enables automated battery reconditioning, display of critical charging information and other key benefits. IMPRES batteries have a memory chip that stores all usage information, which can then be accessed Fire Ground Radio Update and evaluated by any IMPRES charger. IMPRES

Please join us for the “Ignite our Youth's Future” Golf Fundraiser for the Harlem-Roscoe Chaplains Topic for the Month: Depression Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded annually to an in-district senior who is

continuing their education into college. Signs and Symptoms of Depression include:

• Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. ... A bleak Friday, June 26, 2015 outlook—nothing will ever get better and there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation. Macktown Golf Course EARLY BIRD • Loss of interest in daily activities. ... No INTEREST in former SPECIAL!!! hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You’ve lost your 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.) $10 OFF EACH ability to feel joy and pleasure. Register Online: WWW.HARLEMROSCOEGOLF.COM GOLFER IF REGISTERED BY • Appetite or weight changes. ... Significant WEIGHT LOSS or $100/golfer ($400/foursome) MARCH 31! weight gain—a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.

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 Lunch at the Turn • Anger or irritability. ... Feeling agitated, restless, or even violent. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and  An "all-inclusive" dinner at pavilion everything and everyone gets on your nerves. (Free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner!) • Loss of energy. ... Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically

 A gift certificate for a free future round of golf, drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small cart included, at any of the Winnebago County tasks are exhausting or take longer to COMPLETE golf courses! • Self-loathing. ... Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. You What Can You Win? harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes  Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin • Reckless behavior. You engage in escapist behavior such Golf balls will be dropped onto a green at Macktown Golf winners will be awarded a PING golf club donated by… as SUBSTANCE ABUSE, compulsive gambling, reckless Course from our aerial truck's ladder on the day of the play day. If your ball lands in the hole you win! 3,000 balls are driving, or dangerous sports. available, so the raffle prize could be very significant!!! • Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Loss of INTEREST $5 per ball or $20 for 5 balls in daily activities. Appetite or weight changes.  Putting contest winner will be awarded a PING golf Purchase Online at www.harlemroscoegolf.com bag! • Concentration problems. Trouble focusing, making decisions, Do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified. or remembering things.  Door prizes, raffle baskets, and 50/50 golf ball drop! • Unexplained aches and pains. An increase in physical ***Don’t golf but would still like to support our scholarship fund? Donations are also accepted online!*** complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and Thank you for your support of the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter's Scholarship Fund! STOMACH PAIN.

The Firehouse Scene - Page 6 The Firehouse Scene - Page 7 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com Sadness or downswings in mood are normal reactions to life’s Chaplains Corner struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use the word “depression” to explain these kinds of feelings, but depression By Chaplain Everett Peterson is much more than just sadness. Some people describe depression as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom. Harlem Roscoe Fire has rolled out an Employee However, some depressed people don’t feel sad at all—they may Assistance Program (EAP) which is designed to ensure a strong feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic, or men in particular may even commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of its employees and feel angry, aggressive, and restless. their families. HRFD recognizes that a variety of personal problems, such as emotional distress, family problems, alcoholism, and drug Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normal abuse, can be devastating to lives, business, and the community at sadness in that it engulfs your day-to-day life, interfering with your large. Most people solve their problems either on their own or with ability to work, STUDY, eat, sleep, and have fun. The feelings the advice of family and friends; however, HRFD recognizes that of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are intense and sometimes people need professional advice. HRFD established unrelenting, with little, if any, relief. an employee assistance program to help and encourage those in Ignite our Youth’s Future need of professional assistance to use it. While HRFD has no Know that there are many people who want to support you during intention of intruding into the private lives of its employees, we Harlem-Roscoe Fire’s this difficult time, so please reach out for help! nd recognize that personal problems may eventually take their toll on 2 Annual Golf Play Day job performance. Our concern is to assure that employees report God Bless and may you always have happiness in your heart, to work in condition to perform their duties safely and efficiently MACKTOWN GOLF COURSE starlight in your soul, and angels in your life. June 26, 2015 in the interest of their fellow workers, themselves, and the people we serve.

continuing their education into college. Signs and Symptoms of Depression include:

The Firehouse Scene - Page 6 The Firehouse Scene - Page 7 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost & Chief Don Shoevlin IMPRES products are smarter because they “talk” BUGLE ALARM to each other: Monthly article submitted by a H-R Fire Officer. Motorola’s industry-exclusive IMPRES technology allows communication between the charger and the By Capt. Tim Bergeron battery, which enables automated battery reconditioning, display of critical charging information and other key benefits. IMPRES batteries have a memory chip that stores all usage information, which can then be accessed Fire Ground Radio Update and evaluated by any IMPRES charger. IMPRES

chargers have built-in reconditioning 01/06/15 I-90 01/09/15 Hwy 251 North of Bridge St. In the fall of 2014 the department upgraded capability that is automatically utilized all batteries and battery chargers for all of the anye tim an IMPRES battery requiring fire ground portable radios. Some of the pre- maintenance is inserted. existing batteries were getting old and were only getting approximately 1-2 hours or less IMPRES chargers perform adaptive of battery life. A firefighter can’t worry about reconditioning: battery life when they’re on the job, and this Before the availability of IMPRES upgrade made sure they didn’t have to. chargers with automatic, adaptive reconditioning, battery maintenance IMPRES batteries can last up to 12-14 hours or longer technicians had to guess at the correct reconditioning depending on the usage. IMPRES Smart Batteries and intervals. Reconditioning too often wasted battery Chargers keep your two-way radio battery at peak cycles; not reconditioning often enough resulted 01/22/15 Bridge St. and Hwy 251 01/10/15 I-90 performance! This state of the art technology should in diminished battery performance. IMPRES has make you feel secure knowing that you will always changed all that. IMPRES chargers evaluate the actual have communication means when you need it. usage pattern of every battery to establish the optimal reconditioning interval. IMPRES Battery Charging and Reconditioning Solution How Do IMPRES Batteries And Chargers Save Money? IMPRES offers long-term safe charging: Most conventional chargers transition to a maintenance They reduce the number of spare batteries you buy and charge mode at the completion of a charge cycle. increase the time before you need replacements. Only Maintenance charge is constant power applied to IMPRES batteries can be charged 150 additional times a battery in an effort to keep it charged over time. versus a standard battery – a 43% increase in charge This results in long-term heating that can damage a cycles. If you charge radios two to three times a week, battery, resulting in lost capacity. IMPRES chargers you’ll get more than an extra year out of every IMPRES automatically turn off at the end of a charge cycle yet battery. continue to electronically monitor IMPRES batteries 01/26/15 Belvidere Road 01/30/15 Rockton Road every 5 minutes to determine when more energy should IMPRES Chargers be applied to the battery. This process assures that the Get rid of the guesswork and get more from every battery maintains a very high state of charge without battery. Get the most out of every battery and eliminate sustaining heat damage due to the charger. the surprise of “low battery alerts”. IMPRES chargers tell you exactly how much capacity is in an IMPRES battery Automated battery maintenance: before you attach it to your radio and exactly when an IMPRES uses a unique communications protocol IMPRES battery has reached the end of service life. to facilitate adaptive reconditioning – the charger evaluates the details of the battery’s usage pattern to Enjoy 43% longer battery life from IMPRES over non- determine the optimal reconditioning interval. This IMPRES batteries – without spending maintenance or automated process works to diminish memory effect record keeping time and effort. With IMPRES Battery and optimize the cycle life of the battery and maximize Fleet Management Software, you can check the status talk time. of 25 or 25,000 batteries at a glance, from one computer. 02/02/15 Hwy 251 02/02/15 Hwy 251 The Firehouse Scene -Page 8 The Firehouse Scene - Page 5 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com infected with measles before the age of 15. The disease kills about 1 in every 1,000 people infected, and those who survive have EMS Corner lifelong immunity. By Battalion Chief Jay Alms 10 What Are the Advantages of Having Everyone Vaccinated? http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/02/us/measles-facts.html?_r=0 Tips Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze Behind the push to vaccinate as many people as possible is a for the heating season. concept called herd immunity. If the vaccination rate within a It’s not too early to begin preparing Facts About the Measles Outbreak community is very high, vaccinated people act as a barrier and Check these 10 tips off your list and get ahead of the winter freeze. The United States has already had more cases of measles in the reduce the risk of infection for people who cannot be immunized, first month of 2015 than the number that is typically diagnosed in like the very young or those with compromised immune systems. a. full year This follows a year in which the number of cases was r Our furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the last several times more than the average since 2000, when the disease A MEASLES OUTBREAK 12 months. (A furnace should be serviced at least once a year.) was declared eliminated in the United States. In a hypothetical community where nobody has immunity from the measles virus, one infected person might infect 12 to 18 people, Where Cases Have Been Reported This Year r Our chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional. who might each infect another 12 to 18 people. At this rate, a small A majority of the cases this year have been tied to an outbreak at outbreak would quickly grow out of control. I have checked for creosote built-up. (Not cleaning your chimney is the leading cause of Disneyland, which began in December. At least 40 people who chimney fires from built up creosote. This service needs to be done at least once a year.) visited or worked at the theme park contracted measles, and the THE HERD EFFECT disease has now spread to at least six other states. Every person who is successfully vaccinated reduces the potential r Our wood for our fireplace or wood stove is dry, seasoned wood. sources of infection, thus reducing the risk to unvaccinated people. How the Current Outbreak Compares to Previous Years This reduction in risk is sometimes called the herd effect. The r The numbers for this January alone are higher than many annual presence of vaccinated people helps slow the spread of the virus. Our fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition and secure in totals for the years since 2000. Last year, the United States had 23 its position in front of the fireplace. outbreaks of measles, including a large one among unvaccinated HERD IMMUNITY Amish communities in Ohio. Another large number of cases were For an outbreak to end quickly, each infected person must infect, r We have a covered metal container ready to use to dispose cooled ashes. (The ash attributed to travelers from the Philippines. on average, fewer than one other person. In this example, at least 17 container should be kept at least 10 feet from the home and any nearby buildings.) of every 18 people (more than 94 percent) would need immunity. There have been 600 cases since measles was declared to be This threshold is sometimes called the herd immunity threshold. r Our children know to stay at least 3 feet away from the fireplace, wood/pellet stove, eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oil stove or other space heaters. Why Is Measles So Contagious? To maintain herd immunity within a community over time, An infected person who coughs or sneezes can spray the virus children need to be vaccinated at a high rate. The measles vaccine r Our portable space heaters have an automatic shut-off. into the air in small droplets, which can remain suspended for up is ineffective in about 5 percent of people who have had only one to two hours. People with measles are infectious for about four dose, so two doses are recommended to ensure that nearly all children will get immunity before entering school. r Our portable space heaters will be plugged directly into an outlet (not an extension days before and four days after the appearance of the rash. Before there was a vaccine, nearly everyone in the United States became Sources: Paul Fine, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Clinical Infectious Diseases; Journal cord) and placed at least three feet from anything that can burn; like bedding, paper, of Infectious Diseases; C.D.C walls, and even people. (Place notes throughout your home to remind you to turn off portable heaters when you leave a room or go to bed.) COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM r We have tested our smoke alarms and made light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster sure they are working. (You need smoke alarms medical operations. Using the training learned in the on every level of the home, inside each sleeping classroom and during exercises, CERT members room and outside each separate sleeping area. can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace For the best protection, the smoke alarms should following an event when professional responders are be interconnected so when one sounds, they not immediately available to help. CERT members also all sound.) are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness r We have tested our carbon monoxide alarms projects in their community. and made sure they are working. (Carbon monoxide alarms should be located outside each Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is in the process sleeping area and on every level of the home.) of developing a CERT Team in our community. If Name or Organization Here firefighting is not for you, but you would still like to Your Source for SAFETY Information The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer, maybe this program is right for you . NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 Contact Information Here Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them For more information contact Battalion Chief Jay Alms www.nfpa.org/education in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, @ 815-623-7867 or [email protected].

The Firehouse Scene - Page 4 The Firehouse Scene -Page 9 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com Then & Now By Sheryl Drost Car Fire Feb. 1 Blizzard Snapshots Photos by Sheryl Drost Photos by Sheryl Drost To celebrate our 75th year, every month in 2015 we will be recreating an old photo to show Then & Now. Firefighters were dispatched out during the Feb.1 blizzard for a car on fire off Prairie Hill Rd. Putting the fire out was the easy part, just getting there was the hard part. Firefighters finish extinguishing the fire in the photo on the front page.

Blowing snow made it hard to see even a big fire truck.

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Snow forcaster, Dispatcher John Presley, has predicted there will be 26 snows.

As of Feb. 4, there are 14 left. Even with high winds and slippery snow-covered roads the trucks made it in. Firefighter Ryan Sarver uses a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

The Firehouse Scene - Page 10 The Firehouse Scene - Page 3 www.harlemroscoefire.com www.harlemroscoefire.com On March 14th and 15th we will be participating in the RORO WREX TV Live From the Chief’s Desk Photos by Sheryl Drost Birthday! By Fire Chief Don Shoevlin EXPO held at Hononegah High School. Come on out and stop by our booth. We will also be sharing information on a new program we are starting. It is called CERT. (Community Emergency WREX-TV crew broadcasted live from the lobby of our Fire Station One on Jan. 29th for their Response Team) “Where you Live” Series for the 5pm and 6pm shows. The anchors Sean Muserallo and Kirstin Crowley and the whole crew was very friendly and the firefighters enjoyed chatting with them February Welcome to February 2015. I thought Our annual Spring Dinner will be here before you know it. This in between live shots. 10th Rob Gonia it was March that either comes in like year it will be held on March 21st. watch your mail for further 13th Zach Tennyson a lion or a lamb; I would say February information. Also included with this information will be my annual 15th Scott Jensen came in like a lion. This winter being letter telling you of our accomplishments for 2014 along with our somewhat mild, saw February start vision for 2015. Dinner will be served from 5PM – 8PM with take 24th Sean Laurent with a roar (almost like the half time out and local delivery available. I look forward to speaking with show of the Super Bowl). A little snow all of you. March fell upon the area last week. The fire 4th John Donovan personnel answered all calls that we received expediently and in We have our “Harlem Roscoe Fire Protection District” 75th 6th Steve Shoevlin true professional fashion. I believe a word of gratitude needs to go Anniversary book available for purchase. It is a publication full of out to the entire public works crews from the villages, county and memories, and stories told by those who lived it. 9th John Donahue townships in our district, not only did they have a battle with the Josh Wilkerson duration of the snow, but then battling the winds. They all made The fire district will be holding a formal Strategic Planning 22nd Jay Alms sure we (HRFD) could get around our district and made themselves Session this spring. Included with the dinner information will be 23rd Radi Huggard available to us if needed. a community survey. I ask that you please complete it, then either Justin Mayton ‘30th’ return it electronically, mail it back to us, or drop it by Station Please if you live by a fire hydrant I ask that you try to keep it clear of One. Your thoughts and opinions are important to us and we look 26th Nino Girardin snow just in case it is needed. Seconds count! forward to hearing from everyone. This information will assist us 29th Sheryl Drost in our discussions of the strategic direction of the District. In January we responded to a total of 209 calls. With one month in Last, but definitely not least, I need to remind all of the residents the books already for 2015, we are well on our way with another and businesses in our district that we do not solicit for donations successful busy year. by phone calls or go door to door. Please be aware of this scam and do not become a victim of it. We appreciate all the support that you On Tuesday we began a recruit class. These individuals will have give us, but we never ask for support in that manner. to successfully complete 100 hours of training before they begin to respond to any incidents. We have a class of 14 individuals who are Don’t forget to bookmark our website www.harlemroscoefire.com committed to becoming firefighter/EMT. We also have a dedicated and / or friend us on Facebook to keep up with the progress of your group of instructor’s willing to devote their time and knowledge to fire dept. Don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any teach these individual’s to become safe and proficient firefighter/EMT. assistance. Above, the sign out front welcomed the news team.

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Firefighter Caught up in Multi-car Pileup Photos by John Donovan

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