WEST BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT Planning to Protect...... Acting to Save May 2019 Volume 7, Issue 05

Inside this issue: National Stop the Bleed Month Fire & EMS Run Review 1

Fire Department Operations 2 EMS Bureau Report 3 Fire Prev./ Public Safety 4 Maintenance Bureau 6 Training Bureau 7 In Their Own Words 8

YEARS of SERVICE ~ MAY May was National Stop the the medical community and Hartford Consensus was an Bleed Month. Stop the representatives from the education piece for the gen- Bleed was created shortly federal government, the Na- eral public to address major after the traumatic event at tional Security Council, the bleeding. Stop the Bleed FF. M. Nickels …...05/01/17 Sandy Hook Elementary in U.S. military, the Federal was created to address this. FF. C. Bell .….…....05/22/17 2013. Bureau of Investigation, and West Bend Fire Department A Joint Committee to Create governmental and nongov- and West Bend Police De- FF. M. Casey……...05/16/19 a National Policy to En- ernmental emergency medi- partment have members hance Survivability from cal response organizations, who teach the Stop the Intentional Mass Casualty among others. The commit- Bleed course. and Active Shooter Events tee’s recommendation are In April and May a major was convened by the Ameri- now known as the Hartford portion of the city work staff can College of Surgeons Consensus. were trained in Stop the (ACS) in collaboration with A major movement from the Bleed and CPR. Planning to Protect…..Acting to Save

Emergency Activities

Year to Date Year to Date May 2019 May 2018 Types of Calls (2019) (2018) Fires Calls 36 38 191 188 Emergency Medical Calls 292 264 1328 1347 Paramedic Intercepts 7 10 49 51 Interfacility Transports 40 43 189 197 Community Paramedics 0 5 0 32 Totals 375 360 1757 1815 Town of Barton Calls 5 15 46 51 Town of West Bend Calls 18 12 67 51 Fire Department Operations Page 2 By Battalion Chief John Spartz Water Rescue Training, Hazardous Materials and Underground Tanks

Red shift was out on the river to practice with the new For- tuna Boat that was recently donated to the department. Firefighters learned how to inflate the boat, maneuver it in the water and to conduct a rescue without entering the wa- ter. Newer firefighters were also checked off on operating the rescue boat motor.

Underground storage tanks were delivered and installed at the new Fleet and Farm store on West Washington Street. Department tank inspectors were on-site to check tank pressures when they were delivered. Tanks are delivered un- WBFD prepare to make an “entry” dur- der pressure. The pressure is kept in place until the tank is ing hazardous materials technician annu- buried at which time a second reading is taken to insure al refresher training. there aren’t leaks.

Emergency Medical Services Bureau Page 3 Battalion Chief Tom Thrash West Bend American Legion Post EMT-Paramedic of the Year

Every year the West we serve. He is a valua- bers and respond- Bend Fire Department ble asset in working with ing to emergency nominates one of our our new members and calls makes him members for the West teaching them how to stand out and de- Bend American Legion hone their skills. His serving of this Post EMT of the year calm demeanor has prov- award. If you see award. This year FF/ en to be invaluable when Marc, please con- Paramedic Marc Rinzel dealing with stressful and gratulate him on was nominated and won difficult calls where life- this award. Con- the award. Marc was saving decisions have to grats FF/ nominated for his com- be made. The leadership Paramedic Marc mitment to our depart- that Marc shows while Rinzel. ment and the people that training with new mem-

THANK YOU! grateful for all the everyone throughout phone calls, texts, cards city government for the I returned back to and posts.. cards and kind words work on May 21st af- and prayers. ter having kidney Thank you to all the cancer removed for a members of the Fire De- Battalion Chief 2nd time in 8 months. I partment especially am very blessed to Chief Kudek for all the Tom Thrash have a successful out- support to me and my come and was very family. Thank you to Page 5 Fire Prevention & Public Safety Bureau Fire Safety Education, Code Enforcement and Fire Investigation Teaching Kids to Make Healthy Food Choices By Amanda Henderson of Safe Children

Good nutrition provides the on what your kids are eat- building blocks for healthy ing, and reinforce their good bodies and minds — and it’s choices with praise and by never too soon to start setting a good example with teaching your kids how to your actions. make wise food choices. Food is not getting any less With so many (often un- expensive. In fact, accord- healthy) options competing ing to the USDA, the for our kids’ attention, it can monthly cost to feed a fami- be hard to encourage them ly of four is $714.16. If that to pick healthier foods over number seems high, look for the more appealing, less best produce. PBS Parents you’ve got a picky eater. shopping-savvy bloggers nutritional options. recommends visiting the Include something your kids who share ways to stretch farmers market and picking like with each meal when There’s no guarantee that grocery budgets. Here are a berries and other fruits in you’re introducing some- these tips will convert your few other suggestions: the orchards during growing thing new. Serve meals fam- picky eater into a veggie- seasons. ily style, and encourage eve- *Plan your meals around and-fruit aficionado, but ryone to serve themselves a store sales. they may create healthy eat- *Encourage your kids to little of everything. ing habits without turning help in the kitchen. Even *Create a grocery list and mealtimes into a battle. toddlers can sort foods; old- *Don’t use food as a re- stick to it. er kids can measure ingredi- ward. It’s tempting to offer *Cook larger portions so *Keep healthy food availa- ents or stir a pot (with su- a treat for a job well done, ble and easily accessible. you have leftovers to re- pervision) on the stove. but some experts say that Whether it’s a bowl of fruit purpose and turn into new can lead to problems later in *When it comes to meal meals. on the counter, granola, or life. Instead, reward your prep, cook large batches to nuts in a jar, don’t “hide” kids with a trip to the local *Buy generic brands in the good snacks. Model create leftovers and remove park, art supplies, or some- bulk, but do compare in- healthy snacking by choos- the temptation to eat out on thing else you know they’ll gredient lists to ensure ing an apple over chips — nights when you don’t feel appreciate. their nutritional values. your kids are watching you. like cooking (or don’t have time). *Do permit treats. Forbid- *Buy inexpensive cuts of *Make healthy swaps. If ding unhealthy foods just meat to use in stews, in your child loves microwave *Don’t label foods “good” adds to a child’s desire. Crockpot meals, and in popcorn, trade the bagged, or “bad.” Show kids which There’s nothing wrong with casseroles. oil-covered for a healthy, foods have protein and cal- an occasional glass of soda, homemade alternative. Get cium to build strength for *Shop for produce that’s piece of candy, or cupcake. your little one on board by running and playing. You in season; you can buy fro- letting them pick out a pop- should also teach them that *Give kids choices. When zen produce too. per for plain kernels that fits vegetables and fruits contain you provide them with a in the microwave and a sea- antioxidants for healthy hair variety of healthy options, soning recipe you whip up and skin. your kid will happily decide what she wants, and you’ll to top it with. *Take the surprise out of be happy because you ap- *Get your kids involved. new foods. Child-feeding prove of all her choices. Set aside 30 minutes on the expert Dr. Dina Rose sug- weekend to plan the next gests making tasting fun. *Prioritize mealtimes. Eat week’s meals together. Take *Don’t become a short- as often as you can together. the kids food shopping, and order cook. This is a trap You can talk about your teach them how to pick the that’s hard to escape if days while you keep an eye Maintenance Bureau Page 6 Battalion Chief Jeff Gustafson Station Apparatus Floor Maintenance proach. This would keep Mastic Pavement Re- water from getting in pair. They obtain a ma- between the outside con- chine that heats the ma- crete apron and the in- terial to about 350 de- side concrete apparatus grees and liquefies the bay. Although a great product. After this oc- design concept once the curs the product can be metal has deteriorated poured and smoothed beyond repair or replace- into place. This material ment, water was allowed is extremely durable. It to enter into the areas also bonds and remains Before and with freezing and somewhat flexible when West Bend Fire Depart- Our most recent chal- ment Station #1 has just lenge was just addressed. turned 53 years old! As Station apparatus bay the building ages we are garage door thresholds faced with several chal- were originally con- lenges and expenses in structed of metal that keeping the proverbial attached below the sur- doors open for business. face of the concrete ap-

During application thawing was damaging cured. FD Members both areas of concrete. removed all the old met- With this situation, we al thresholds and Public were faced with only a Works did the rest. A few options. GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Public Works We contacted our Public Department, It looks Works Department and Great and will definitely they suggested filling accomplish the mission! the void areas with a Great City Department compound that they use Finished Product Cooperation! for roadway repair called Fire Prevention & Public Safety BureauPage 6 Fire Safety Education, Code Enforcement and Fire Investigation FIREWORKS LAWS AND SAFETY

The 243rd anniversary of the birth of our great na- tion is almost upon us. The July 4th holiday brings friend and families together for brats and burgers cooked on the grill, softball games, and time on the boat. As we settle into the evening, friends and families get to watch fireworks displays in cities, towns, and vil- lages throughout the area. But then there are those people who light off their own fireworks! Wiscon- sin State Statute 167.10 (1) defines fireworks as “anything manufactured, processed, or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustion which does Professional fireworks shows are a great source of entertainment for families on not have another common July 4th. However, professional fireworks do require a permit in the City of use.” Basically, those West Bend, and also require a $2,000,000 certificate of liability insurance or an items that explode and/or indemnity bond. Leave fireworks shows to the professionals! leaves the ground can be defined as fireworks. Those items will require a  Noisemakers in the U.S., including ed by fireworks. permit from local munici- 1,400 structure fires, 200 The use of Fireworks  Confetti poppers vehicle fires, and 14,000 palities in order to use with less than 1/4 should be left to the pro- them. Examples of items outside and other fires. fessionals. Injuries and grain of explosive These fires resulted in an that do not require a mixture, and damage from fireworks permit are: estimated 30 civilian inju- can be expensive and det- ries and $21 million in  Novelty devices that rimental to families. Safe  Sparklers not exceed- spin or move on the direct property damage, practices with fireworks ing 36 inches in ground. with no reported fire will lead to better memo- length deaths. More than 28% of Random use of fireworks ries for years into the fu- fires started by fireworks ture.  Stationary cones and by untrained amateurs is from 2009 to 2013 were fountains discourage by law en- reported on Independence  Toy snakes forcement. According to Day. the National Fire Protec-  Smoke bombs tion Association (NFPA), Almost half (47%) of the in 2013, fireworks caused reported fires on the  Caps an estimated 15,600 fires Fourth of July were start- Fire Instruction & Training Bureau Page 7 Deputy Chief Chuck Beistle & Captain Bob Monday May is Stoke Awareness Month May is National Stroke brain controls our behav- is different from the ma- Paramedics also check the Awareness Month. An- ior and emotions. Stroke jor types of stroke be- patient’s blood sugar lev- nually in the United victims may experience cause blood flow to the el to rule out a low blood States about 795,000 peo- feelings of irritability, brain is blocked for only a sugar problem. ple suffer a stroke and forgetfulness, careless- short time. Depending on Finally, they determine 140,000 people die from a ness or confusion. Feel- the type of stroke, quick the time the patient was stroke making it the fifth ings of anger, anxiety or recognition and advance- last seen well or normal. leading cause of death in depression are also com- ments in medicine can The paramedics then the country. mon. help patients while still communicate this infor- Stroke is also the leading The good news is that suffering from a stroke. mation to emergency cause of disability in the with the help of therapy In the West Bend Fire room staff and if the pa- United States. These disa- tient falls within some bilities include physical certain criteria a Stoke challenges such as swal- Alert is called. lowing, weakness in arms The patient is taken di- and legs or vision prob- rectly to CT scanner by lems. Communication and paramedics upon arrival cognitive problems also at the hospital. affect people who had Once it is determined suffered from a stroke. what type of stroke they Cognitive deficits are patient is having the ap- changes in thinking, like propriate course of action difficulty solving prob- is taken. lems. A stroke often alters and hard work over many Department paramedics If the patient is having an communication, with its months and sometimes work with emergency Ischemic stroke, a medi- location influencing what years many disabilities room personal to quickly cation call TPA is admin- will be affected. resulting from stroke tend diagnosis the type of istered to dissolve the In addition to communi- to improve over time. stroke and provide the blood clot. cation problems like There are three main appropriate care. If the stroke is found to be aphasia, a condition af- types of stroke. An is- When paramedics are on heterogenic the patient fecting the ability to un- chemic stroke (most com- the scene of a suspect a may require surgery to derstand or process lan- mon) happens when suspected stroke they per- relieve the pressure. guage, communication blood flow through the form a test called the Cin- deficits may include de- artery that supplies oxy- cinnati Stroke Scale. creased attention, distract- gen-rich blood to the It is a system used to di- ibility and the inability to brain becomes blocked. A agnose a potential stroke inhibit inappropriate be- hemorrhagic stroke hap- in a pre-hospital setting. It havior. Problem-solving pens when an artery in the tests three signs for ab- ability is sometimes af- brain leaks blood or rup- normal findings which fected, usually more in tures (breaks open). The may indicate that the pa- survivors of right-brain leaked blood puts too tient is having a stroke: strokes. People that have much pressure on brain had a stroke also suffer cells, which damages  Facial droop from emotional and be- them. Transient ischemic  Arm drift havioral changes. Stroke attack (TIA) is sometimes  Slurred speech impacts the brain, and the called a “mini-stroke.” It In Their Own Words…... The back page of our newsletter features a note or card that we have received from our customers….the people we serve. Whether it is during an ambulance call, fire call, or a public education assignment, the members of the West Bend Fire Department are always dedicated to mak- ing their contact with area residents a positive ex- perience.

Personnel Spotlight: MPO Steve Stockhausen MPO/Paramedic Steven the age of 16. Steve com- also a member of the Stockhausen has been pleted his paramedic de- Washington County Dive with the WBFD since gree at LTC in 2006. Steve Team. Steve was born and 2010. Steve has been in has experience working at raised in the West Bend the fire service since 1999 St. Joseph’s Hospital and Area where he and his when he was a member of at Froedtert Hospital in wife Brittany are raising the Newburg Fire Depart- the Emergency Depart- two children Chace who is ment. At that time Steve ment, the time spent there almost 2 and Hallie who is was the youngest certified has helped with his skills only a few months old. firefighter in the state at as a Paramedic. Steve is

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