Clackamas Fire’s Community Newsletter

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Message from the Chief, Fred Charlton March 2017

Spring is just around the corner which means the start of warmer weather and outdoor activities. Clackamas Fire wants to ensure your safety all year long and we need your help. As the weather warms up, there is an increased number of people accessing local Inside this issue rivers and lakes for recreational activities and to cool off. Tragically, drownings can happen Chief’s Message………………... 1 in an instance because local waterways are still very cold and have unpredictable fast moving currents. Please use extreme caution when swimming or boating and remember to Firefighter Academy 17-01 1 always wear a life jacket. Board of Directors………..….…. 2

Safety/Public Education..……… 2 More safety information about wearing bike helmets, window safety prevention, working smoke alarms, and backyard burning can be found at our website www.clackamasfire.com. Health and Safety……….……… 3 Employee Highlights…..……….. 4 Firefighter Academy 17-01 Community Outreach 4 On January 23, 2017, Probationary Firefighters Jacob Covey, Graham Heard, James Station Project Updates 6 Faiman and Randy Powers began Academy 17-01. They graduated on March 16, 2017 What is it?...... 7 with Probationary Firefighter Power receiving the Highest Test Average Award and Probationary Firefighter Faiman being selected by his peers as the recipient for the Top Foundation Auction....…… 7 Hose Award. After completing their indoctrination shifts, they were assigned to serve on Fire Prevention…………………. 8 Engine 1 at Town Center Station 1, Engine 4 at Lake Road Station 4, and Engine 15 at John Adams Station 15. Bios for each of them will be shared in the April newsletter. Station Activities……………...... 9 Congratulations to Jacob, Graham, James and Randy!

Roof Ventilation Training

Academy 17-01 Probationary Firefighter Graduates (L to R): James Faiman, Graham Heard, Randy Powers and Jacob Covey .

Water Rescue Training

1 Message from the Board of Directors

The following took place at the March 20, 2017 regular Board of Directors’ meeting:

Chief Charlton presented an update of the Fire District’s Strategic Business Plan.

The Board approved the following: Update of the Strategic Business Plan Update of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Estacada Fire District #69 Mark Kael as a Civil Service Commissioner Fire Chief to Surplus Equipment

Safety/Public Education April is Window Fall Prevention Month

Window falls are predictable, therefore preventable. We need your help to reduce the risk of injury to children. Safe Kids Worldwide reports 3,300 children under age 6 fall from windows every year.

Windows attract curious children. Children under 7 are most at risk of falling from windows and least likely to remember rules. Most window falls happen from windows with properly installed screens.

You can protect your child from falling from a window.

 Teach kids and caregivers that screens keep bugs out not kids in.  Limit window openings to less than 4 inches.  On windows that pose a fall risk, limit window openings: STOP at 4” or less by installing child safety window stops that can be easily removed by an adult in an emergency. If you must open a window more than 4” install a window guard that can be easily removed by an adult in an emergency.  Crime prevention devices on windows do not protect children from falls.  Do not let children watch you operate any child safety product!  Remember children imitate adults.  Keep play spaces fun & safe.  Keep areas in front of windows clear of anything a child can climb on.  Children have climbed on furniture, toys and even laundry and fallen out of a window.  Enforce a KID-FREE ZONE in front of all windows.  Do not allow children to play near windows. Enforce this rule in your home and explain it to others caregivers.  Keep windows closed and locked when not in use.  Ask about window safety when your child visits other homes.

Myths about window falls:

1. My kids know better. 2. We live in a single story house so they can’t get hurt. 3. Only kids with inattentive parents get hurt. 4. I have a window (bug) screen that will keep them from falling. 5. My child is not old enough to climb through a window.

Visit the STOP at 4 Inch, The Campaign to Stop Window Falls website: www.stopat4inch.com. Get practical help and resources from Randall Children’s Hospital’s Safety Center: www.legacyhealth.org/windowsafety.

Need help? Contact: Jan Berichon, Health Educator, Randall Children’s Hospital Safety Center at: 503-413-4600. Window Stops: Kidco Window Stops Guardian Angel Window Guards Tough Tek Safety Screens 2 Health and Safety Oats Improve Several Heart Disease Markers

Most research on oats has focused on how oats impact LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, which can build up in blood vessels and narrow the arteries. Now, a meta-analysis suggests that oats can also reduce two other markers of cardiovascular disease: non-HDL cholesterol (total cholesterol minus the “good” HDL cholesterol), and adolipoprotein B (apoB), a substance that carries LDL cholesterol through the blood. The study, which included an analysis of data from 58 clinical trials, found that diets enriched with about 3.5 grams a day of beta-glucan fiber (a type of fiber present in oats) reduced LDL cholesterol by 4.2%, non-HDL cholesterol by 4.8%, and apoB by 2.3%.

What you can do to get more oats in your diet  Add oatmeal to smoothies, pancakes, and homemade bread, muffins, and cookies.  Make non-traditional savory oatmeal by adding onions, garlic, and mushrooms, spinach or broccoli.  Stir oats into meatloaf, burgers, casseroles, and other savory dishes.  With your breakfast eggs, replace a side of hash browns with oatmeal; add a bit of shredded Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese for a flavor boost.

Source: British Journal of Nutrition, Oct. 11, 2016

Health Question of the Month

Q. Are purple and red carrots, purple cauliflower and other colorful varieties of vegetables nutritionally the same as regular varieties?

A. Yes, in many cases even more so! Nutritionally, colorful varieties are both similar and different to the more usual options. While more colorful vegetable varieties contain nearly identical amounts of some nutrients like fiber, colorful phytochemicals set them apart. Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds found in plants. At least 5,000 phytochemicals have been identified. Many others are yet to be discovered and much more research is needed before we fully understand their health benefits. Phytochemicals are protective – many are anti-oxidants, protecting cells from damage.

3 Employee Highlights Battalion Chief Brian Burke

I have been working for Clackamas Fire District #1 for 25 years. I was hired in the "big group" in June of 1991. I am a Battalion Chief at BC2 “A” shift. I was promoted in March 2017, prior to that I was a captain for 14 years.

As a child I watched the TV show, Emergency. I always thought that being a firefighter and helping people would be awesome. During a college/career class in high school, I interviewed a firefighter at my local fire station. I knew right then that this is the career for me. I still feel lucky that I got to pursue and fulfill my childhood dreams.

I have been married to my wife, Kimberly, since 1992. She is a first grade teacher at Gafney Lane Elementary School in Oregon City. My son works full time at Wilco, goes to Clackamas Community College and volunteers here at Clackamas Fire. During the summer, he works as a wildland firefighter. My daughter is a freshman at George Fox University. She is studying to become an elementary teacher. She also plays lacrosse for the school.

I am a member of the Clackamas County Traffic Safety Commission. I have been serving on the committee since 2002. For the last seven years, I have been going with my church's youth group to build houses in Mexico. It is so great to not only build a house for the family, but also seeing the teens work so hard each year.

I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking and camping.

I was a student/volunteer firefighter at Beavercreek Fire Department. While I was there, I worked with future Clackamas Fire employees Mike and Mark Corless, Doug Damm, Bill Farmer, Will Weatherly and David Slegers.

Community Outreach Read Across America

Read Across America is an annual event that takes place nationally on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Schools reach out to people in the community to come and read books to small groups of students. Each year, Fire District employees join in the reading at local schools. At Gaffney Lane Elementary School, a crew from Hilltop Station 16 enjoyed reading to students. The firefighters participating included Lieutenant Dan Mulick, Apparatus Operator Jared Hanna, Firefighter Phillip Orefice and Firefighter Tyler Dickerson. Even though it was Captain Brian Burke’s day off, he also joined in the reading. Fire Prevention staff also participated and included Inspector Matt Amos, Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Boumann and Deputy Fire Marshal Kari Shanklin. At Lot Whitcomb Elementary School on March 3, a crew from Town Center Station 1 read to students. These firefighters included Captain Brian Burke, Apparatus Operator Andrew Gordian, Firefighter Craig Bowen and Firefighter Dave Doornink.

Capt. Burke reading to children .

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What is GMR?

Written by Captain Don Davis GMR CEO & Founder

Global Mission Readiness (GMR) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 2009 to provide emergency services education, training and resources to developing nations, and to promote disaster prevention and self-reliance. We are recognized as a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The problems in the third world are extremely large in relation to emergency services. Many countries are grossly underfunded and lack basic government support. With GMR, we bring education to those in need by providing multiple courses in first aid, fire service training, specialty rescue, disaster preparedness and law enforcement. Our emphasis is on self-reliance, so that disaster relief will someday be unnecessary.

GMR has over 100 volunteers from Oregon, Washington and representing firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, doctors and law enforcement officers who donate their time and raise funds to travel and train others. We have no paid employees and rely solely on donations, grants and fundraisers to support our projects abroad.

GMR serves developing nations in need, regardless of race or religious beliefs. We take pride in conducting ourselves with professionalism, sensitivity and respect. To date, we have trained over 2,000 firefighters and emergency responders in 14 different countries. These emergency responders are now training others within their organizations. The ‘seeds’ we are planting now will have a positive impact that will outlive us all.

To learn more information or to make a tax deductible donation, visit the Global Mission Readiness website at www.gmrhome.org or “like” Global Mission Readiness on Facebook.

Thank you all for your support. It is truly a great cause.

5 Station Project Updates Station Updates Written by Facility Manager Scott Vallance

The Fire District was fortunate to receive two grants for several of its fire stations. One grant is for seismic upgrades to the bay at Logan Station 12 and Clarkes Station 13. The bid was awarded to Castle Construction and included the seismic upgrades to the bay itself, strapping of water tanks inside and the replacement of the siding that had to be removed to perform the upgrades. Station 13 will also be getting a new roof (bond funded) and both stations will get new paint jobs.

Preparation of Clarkes Station 13 for seismic upgrades.

The second grant, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), enabled the two agencies to purchase and install a 34,631 gallon water supply tank on the Clarkes Station 13 property. We removed the old ambulance shed and dug out and poured a 21-foot diameter foundation on which the new tank will be placed. This will create a local water supply for ODF for fighting wildland fires in the greater area, as well as a water supply for the Fire District to use. The tank will arrive on March 29 and should be operational on April 1.

Foundation for new water supply tank.

Removal of old ambulance shed.

6 What is it? Hydrant Bags

Written by FF Dave Doornink

As you may know, Clackamas Fire engines have water tanks for the purpose of extinguishing fires. However, the amount of water our engines carry sometimes isn’t enough to put out the fire. That is where a fire hydrant comes in to play. But, how do we get the water from the hydrant into the fire engine so we can put out the fire? Introducing - the hydrant bag.

The hydrant bag holds all the tools necessary to connect the fire hydrant to the fire engine. The bags include:

 Hydrant wrench: for loosening the caps over the water ports and for opening the hydrant to allow water flow.

 Various adaptors: for allowing the fire hydrant to connect with the type of fire hose carried on the fire engine.

 Spanner wrench: for tightening the connections between the fire hose and the fire hydrant.

 Glow sticks: for marking where the fire hydrant is at night or in low light conditions such as heavy smoke. This allows for other crews to easily see where the hydrant is located.

Once the hydrant is “dressed” – meaning the hydrant has all the necessary connections made – it is ready to be used to supply water to the fire engine.

Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation On March 11, 2017, the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation held its Sixth Annual Auction/Dinner at the Aries at Eagles Landing. The Honor Guard of Clackamas and Multnomah Counties and the Clackamas Firefighters Pipes and Drums opened the evening for the guests. Over 150 people raised funds to help the Foundation meet its mission, “To provide humanitarian assistance to those who have been ad- versely affected by disaster, tragedy, injury or other misfortune, and to work actively toward preventing or minimizing the impact of such misfortunes in our community.” As emcee, Chaplain Mike Vermace kept the evening flowing. Guest speaker Chaplain Kenton Johnson shared how the Foundation has impacted the lives of the people he has helped. Skilled Auc- tioneer Steve Modjeski auctioned many exciting items to very enthusiastic guests. Thank you to the Premier/Gold Sponsor – Sun Glow Heating and Cooling, our Bronze Sponsors - Providence 7 Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation (cont.) Health Services and Adventist Health Portland and the Honor Guard/Pipes and Drum Sponsor – Clackamas Volunteer Firefighters Association. Thank you, also, to the following businesses who purchased tables – AMR Clackamas County, Hennebery Eddy Architects, and Willamette View for purchasing two tables. Thank you to the event coordinators, Proper Planning, and the Foundation Auction/Dinner Committee – Fred Charlton, Ron Gladney, Jerry Kearney, Ed Kirchhofer, Sherie Rosenbaum, Karen Strejc and Don Trotter.

Through the generous donations that evening, the Foundation was able to clear $26,400. Thank you to all who attended and/or donated items or funds for the event. These funds will go far in helping those in need. Thank you.

If you would like to learn more about the Foundation or make a donation, please go to www.clackamasfire.com/ foundation.

Fire Prevention

February 2017

Date: 2/1/2017 12:28:04 AM Address: 7931 SE King Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97222 Investigator(s): Liljefelt Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Display window Fire Cause: Unintentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $25,000 Investigator Narrative: This was a small fire that originated in the display window of a store. There was an electrical beer light hanging in the window with combustible material and merchandise close to it along with a combustible display board made of fiber board. This fire was ruled unintentional with no other competent heat sources.

Date: 2/21/2017 8:41:13 PM Address: 9911 SE Elon St. Clackamas, OR 97015 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: OUTSIDE Dumpster or other trash receptacle fire Fire Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste Fire Cause: Cause under investigation Estimated Dollar Loss: $500 Investigator Narrative: There is video surveillance footage of a suspect starting a dumpster and porta potty on fire. CCSO and OSP are assisting in the investigation of a string of fires involving dumpsters and porta potties.

Date: 2/23/2017 1:12:56 AM Address: 20105 S South End Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior Fire Cause: Unintentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $125,000 Investigator Narrative: Fire was caused by the lack of cleaning and maintenance to homeowner’s wood pellet barbeque.

8 Fire Prevention (cont.) Date: 2/27/2017 4:14:04 AM Address: 12201 SE Wildwood Dr. Damascus, OR 97089 Investigator(s): Amos Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Storage area, other Fire Cause: Unintentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $10,000 Investigator Narrative: A heat lamp was being used in the storage shed to provide heat for a stray cat. The fire was contained to the shed, and the cat was able to escape safely.

Station Activities

Clackamas Fire District #1 Apparatus Summary Reports by Ap- paratus Station Feb-17 (Including Mutual Aid Given)

Beavercreek/Clarkes Area

Station 10 – Beavercreek Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 10 Apparatus 51

Number of Medical Aid Calls 30 Number of Fires 5 Other 16

Station 13 – Clarkes Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 13 Apparatus 14

Number of Medical Aid Calls 7 Number of Fires 2 Other 5

City of Milwaukie Area

Station 1 – Town Center Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 1 Apparatus 242

Number of Medical Aid Calls 172 Number of Fires 7 Other 63

Station 2 – Milwaukie Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 2 Apparatus 170

Number of Medical Aid Calls 111 Number of Fires 3 Other 56

9 Station Activities (cont.) Station 3 – Oak Grove Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 3 Apparatus 387

Number of Medical Aid Calls 284 Number of Fires 9 Other 94

Station 4 – Lake Road Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 4 Apparatus 191

Number of Medical Aid Calls 129 Number of Fires 13 Other 49

City of Happy Valley Area

Station 5 – Mt. Scott Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 5 Apparatus 181

Number of Medical Aid Calls 102 Number of Fires 12 Other 67

Station 6 – Happy Station Total Number of Responses for Station 6 Apparatus 104

Number of Medical Aid Calls 75 Number of Fires 2 Other 27

City of Happy Valley/City of Damascus Area

Station 8 – Clackamas Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 8 Apparatus 134

Number of Medical Aid Calls 79 Number of Fires 13 Other 42

Logan/Redland Area

Station 11 – Redland Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 11 Apparatus 33

Number of Medical Aid Calls 20 Number of Fires 3 Other 10

10 Station Activities (cont.) Station 12 – Logan Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 12 Apparatus 6

Number of Medical Aid Calls 3 Number of Fires 2 Other 1

City of Oregon City Area

Station 9 – Holcomb Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 9 Apparatus 73

Number of Medical Aid Calls 38 Number of Fires 8 Other 42

Station 15 – John Adams Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 15 Apparatus 142

Number of Medical Aid Calls 81 Number of Fires 14 Other 47

Station 16 – Hilltop Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 16 Apparatus 265

Number of Medical Aid Calls 208 Number of Fires 4 Other 53

Station 17 – South End Station Total Number of Responses for Station 17 Apparatus 69

Number of Medical Aid Calls 36 Number of Fires 5 Other 28

11 Station Activities (cont.) Boring/Damascus Area

Station 7 – Pleasant Valley Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 7 Apparatus 60

Number of Medical Aid Calls 32 Number of Fires 3 Other 25

Station 14 – Boring Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 14 Apparatus 96

Number of Medical Aid Calls 60 Number of Fires 7 Other 29

Station 18 – Eagle Station Total Number of Responses for Station 18 Apparatus 15

Number of Medical Aid Calls 7 Number of Fires 2 Other 6

Station 19 – Damascus Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 19 Apparatus 35

Number of Medical Aid Calls Number of Fires 1 Other 21

District – Wide 2016 2017 % Increase Total apparatus response in February Total apparatus response January - February 4499 5357 19.07%

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