Clackamas Fire's Community Newsletter
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Clackamas Fire’s Community Newsletter To safely protect and preserve life and property Clackamas Fire District #1 www.clackamasfire.com Message from the Chief, Fred Charlton February 2017 On February 27, 2017, Clackamas Fire District #1 celebrated the “grand reopening” of the Damascus community fire station. In July 2014, Clackamas Fire opened this fire station 40-hours per week under a contract for service to Boring Fire District #59. Upon the recent Inside this issue legal integration (annexation) of Boring Fire into Clackamas Fire, we are able to increase Chief’s Message………………... 1 staffing in the Damascus community to ensure coverage 24-hours per day and seven days Awards Banquet…...…………… 1 per week. This increased staffing will allow for an advanced life support fire engine to respond throughout our expanded service area and will provide for enhanced fire and Board of Directors………..….…. 5 emergency medical response capabilities. We are proud to be the permanent service Safety/Public Education..……… 5 provider to the communities of Barton, Boring, Damascus, and Eagle Creek. Health and Safety……….……… 6 Employee Highlights…..……….. 8 District Awards, Recognition, and Swearing-In Banquet Annexation of Boring Fire……... 8 Community Outreach...………… 9 th The Fire District’s 12 Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet and swearing-in ceremony, What is it?.................................. 9 was held on January 26, 2017 at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City. The Banquet recognized excellence in 2016 as we thanked our elected officials, staff, career, and Emergency Management....…… 10 volunteer personnel for all their care, compassion, dedication, professionalism, and Fire Prevention…………………. 11 selflessness. The evening began with the Clackamas Firefighters Pipes and Drums and the posting of colors by Clackamas Fire District’s #1 Honor Guard. The promotional ceremony Station Activities……………....... 13 included reciting the oath of the position and the pinning of the uniform badge by friend or family member. The swearing-in and promotions consisted of the following ranks: firefighter, fire inspector, apparatus operator, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, division chief, and the recognition of two new administrative staff. Each award recipient and staff being sworn-in received a challenge coin. These coins were designed by the Fire District and have Boring Fire District #59’s logo on one side and Clackamas Fire’s logo on the other side to show the inclusion and spirit of unity for both districts. The Fire District is extremely proud of all of our employees and volunteers for their continued support and dedication day in and day out. FIREFIGHTERS APPARATUS OPERATORS BATTALION CHIEF Colin Campbell Jeff Joles Keith Smith Matt Graham Dale Cook Jacob Hastings DIVISION CHIEF Dennis Hofmann LIEUTENANTS Mike Corless Drew Kinnaman Brent Olson Andrew Kluever Patrick Dunne Alex Miller Bryan Shaw FIRE INSPECTOR Jordan Dukart Kasey DeLair Jacob Covey James Faiman DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL CAPTAIN Graham Heard Mike Boumann Randy Powers Shawn Olson 1 District Awards, Recognition, and Swearing-In Banquet (cont.) Firefighters from Academies 16-01 and 17-01. Apparatus Operator Dale Cook being sworn-in. Left to right: Lieutenants Brent Olson and Patrick Dunne. Fire Inspector Kasey DeLair being sworn-in. From left to right: Deputy Fire Marshal Captains Shawn Battalion Chief of Training Keith Smith being Olson and Mike Boumann. congratulated by Chief Charlton after being sworn-in. Pictured left: Division Chief of Training Mike Corless being sworn-in. 2 District Awards, Recognition, and Swearing-In Banquet (cont.) BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ AWARD House Fire—9/11/16: FF Jared Wick EMS Division Chief Bill Conway Capt. Karl Koenig Admin Tech Peggy Gitts-Hauck Community Paramedic Amy Jo Cook AO David Slegers Medical Director Dr. Craig Warden FF Craig Bowen Training Division: FF Ryan Harris Division Chief Mike Corless AWARD OF APPRECIATION Lt. Mike Shearer Battalion Chief Keith Smith Admin Assistant Amanda Neelands FF Nick McEvoy Training Officer Mark Webster HR Analyst TroyLynn Craft FF Ben Stevenson Training Officer Ted Willard Athletic Trainer Jennifer Adams AO Todd Gago Academy Coordinator Steve Sakaguchi AO Nick Fisher FF Tyler Dickerson EMS Training Officer Mike Verkest FF Clay Buford Training Tech Gabe Stalker SPECIAL UNIT CITATION Admin Tech Sandy Maleta Rope Rescue, Vehicle Machinery, Crews from 9/20/16 Incident: Trench Techs: FF Jared Wick MERITORIOUS SERVICE AO Nate Hon FF Ian Murray Volunteer Julie Tanz Lt. Jeff Knapp Lt. Don Maxwell AO Mark Kester Crews from 10/18/16 Incident: Volunteer Services Chief Steve Deters FF Justin McWilliams Capt. Andy Welk Lt. Brent Olson AO Matt Rouse AWARD OF VALOR FF Harrison Zieverink Lt. David Lei FF Jeff Anderson FF John Wood AO Greg Kluever FF Scott Kohler FF Josh Tyler FF Ryan Walters FF Adam Ofstad FF Matt Job FF John Wood AO Andrew Brian Lt. Tyson Lowther FF Tony Funk Capt. Kyle Olson AO Andrew Brian FF Dylan Herbert AO Greg Kluever VOLUNTEER PRESIDENT’S FF Shane Thomas Crews from 10/20/16 Incident: Admin Tech Peggy Gitts– Hauck FF Matt Bellman AO Bob Norton SUPPORT VOLUNTEER OF FF Scott Kohler AO Bill Farmer THE YEAR AO Ryan McDonald FF Nick McEvoy Volunteer Jack Tanz FF Adam Ofstad FF Neil Clasen VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR House Fire—8/9/16: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Volunteer Jeremy Neel AO Greg Holland FF Matt Wiken Lt. Tyson Lowther FF Alan Kaiser PIO CHOICE AWARD FF Josh Tyler FF Dave Doornink Residential Fire—8/20/16: Capt. Nick Browne Capt. Curtis Guttman STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FIRE CHIEF’S LEADERSHIP Lt. Brent Olson Admin Tech Tracey Grisham Lt. Melanie Kinne FF Justin McWilliams FF Nick McEvoy Lt. Jed Wachlin FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR FF Jill Fullerton 3 District Awards, Recognition, and Swearing-In Banquet (cont.) Volunteer President’s Award Support Volunteer of the Year Admin Technician Peggy Gitts-Hauck Jack Tanz Volunteer of the Year Staff Employee of the Year Jeremy Neel Admin Technician Tracey Grisham Firefighter of the Year Jill Fullerton 4 Message from the Board of Directors On February 27, 2017, Clackamas Fire District #1’s Board of Directors held a work session prior to the regular board meeting. Staff provided the Board with capital project updates including the Administrative Services building, Fleet/Logistics building, district-wide facility improvements, Station 16 and Station 19. The following took place at the February 27, 2017 regular Board of Directors’ meeting: Civil Service Commissioner Norm Smith was recognized and thanked for his four years of service on the Commission as he will not be serving another term. Medical Director Dr. Warden presented his annual report. Wellness Assistant Alicia McVicker presented the annual Wellness update. The Board approved the following: Resolution #17-01 – Authorizing the Fire Chief to Execute Property Transaction. Three-year term renewals of Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation Trustees Matt Ellington, Andrew Gordian and Jerry Kearney. Surplus of 2009 Colorado pickup. Pictured above, from left to right: Norm Smith and Chief Charlton. Safety/Public Education Be Smart, Take Care of your Heart! February is American Heart Month. According to the American Heart Association, more than 17.3 million people die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every year worldwide. Clackamas Fire District #1 encourages you to take these small steps to live healthier and reduce your risk for CVD. Encourage healthy eating habits. Reduce the sodium, added sugars, and trans-fats in your diet, and stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Promote physical activity. Engage in physical activity for at least 150 minutes each week. If working out alone is difficult for you, go for walks or to fitness classes with friends or family members. Stop tobacco use. Tobacco use can greatly increase your risk of CVD. If you smoke, look for a support system to help you quit. Support those around you who are trying to quit as well. Regular heath care checks. Visit your health care provider regularly to ensure you are healthy, and to address any CVD risk factors you may have1. Learn CPR. One of the most important things you can do to increase the likelihood of somebody surviving a sudden cardiac event is to learn CPR. Studies have shown that one in three people survive a cardiac event when they receive immediate CPR, and of these survivors 40% received initial CPR from a bystander. Visit www.heart.org to find a CPR training center near you. 1. Adapted from Million Hearts, 2017, “American Heart Month 2017: Change Starts with a Heart-to-Heart.” 5 Safety/Public Education (cont.) Backyard Burning Season Begins March 1 The Clackamas Fire District #1 Backyard Burning (Domestic Open Burning) season begins today, March 1, 2017. The Backyard Burning seasons are March 1 – June 15 and October 1 – December 15 unless fire danger levels are “High” or “Extreme.” Backyard Burning is the burning of organic yard debris on the property of origin, on approved burn days, during approved burn hours, as indicated by the daily Clackamas Fire District #1 burn message at: (503) 632-0211 or via the website at www.clackamasfire.com. This applies to the areas served by Clackamas Fire District #1 to include the newly annexed communities of Boring, Damascus, Barton, and Eagle Creek. *If you reside in the City limits of Happy Valley, a residential burn permit through the City will be required. For City of Happy Valley residents, please go to: http://www.happyvalleyor.gov/services/code-enforcement/residential-open -burning/. Backyard Burning is only allowed on property located outside of the DEQ Burn Ban Area and is not recommended in compact housing developments. Backyard burning materials must be dried, to the extent practicable, loosely stacked (to provide adequate air supply) to ensure good combustion, therefore avoiding smoldering fires. If the smoke or odor emission affects others, the fire must be extinguished. Materials prohibited from burning include, but are not limited to; garbage, plastic, rubber, petroleum treated materials and any material that creates dense smoke and noxious odors.