Fire Prevention 2016 by Cottage Grove Sentinel

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016

Cottage Grove Sentinel Presents:

SOUTH LANE FIRE & RESCUE

FIRE CHIEF'S MESSAGE - JOHN WOOTEN Hello, It is my pleasure to share this news with you during durin the 2016 Fire Prevention Week. With your help and support, our organiz nization continues to improve, and en enhance service delivery to our customers. to This year’s theme for Fire Prevention P Week is “Don’t WaitC Check the Date!” Smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years. If you do not have a working smoke alarm in your house, please contact the American Red Cross. COMMUNITY FIRE P PROTECTION RATING (ISO) T Thanks to your support of our 2012 O Operational Levy, 2015 Apparatus Bo Bond, and ongoing participation in our community outreach programs for ffire prevention, our ISO score was upgra upgraded from a 5/9 to 2/4/10W. This is a significant signifi improvement already resulting in decreased decreas homeowner’s insurance premiums for many ma of our customers. Please check our website link for detailed information on this improvement. The Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rates fire departments on their ability to deliver service and scores based on several categories. SLCFR is now in an elite group of fire departments/districts nationally who hold a rating of 2 or better. This was a long and expensive project for SLCFR, and would not have been possible without your support. One of the keys to maintaining our new rating is the Operational Levy of $0.047/$1000 of assessed property value. This levy is used primarily to maintain staffing and includes the operation of our 24/7 Paramedic level ambulance service delivered from the Cottage Grove and Creswell stations. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND MEASURE 20-237 Measure 20-237 passed with great voter support. The Board, Staff and I thank you for the support. We are pleased to report the new fleet is ordered and is in the manufacturing process. The new fleet consists of the

following; 107’ Aerial/Quint 2 Custom Structural Engines 1 3000 Gallon Water Tender 1 Type 3 Urban/Interface Engine 1 Command Vehicle The new Type 3 Urban/Interface engine has been delivered and is currently in the final stages of being prepared for service delivery to you. The command vehicle has also been purchased, equipped, and is now in service. The remaining portions of the new fleet are expected to be delivered within the next 10-15 months. This new fleet will deliver service to the District for the next 20 to 25 years. Look for the fleet to be unveiled in a formal ceremony sometime in 2017. The new fleet will provide safe, up to date equipment for our firefighters. This means better safety and reliability for you. CRESWELL FIRE STATION The District continues exploring options for a new fire station in Creswell. This is a priority for the District, and a few options are being actively explored at this time. The current fire station does not meet seismic standards, and has been outgrown. FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS We continue to bolster and build our community outreach and fire prevention programs. The goal is to enhance your safety and ours. SLCFR will be rolling out a new program aimed at helping businesses improve their fire safety. The goal is for our crews to visit the businesses and become familiar with the building’s layout and systems. There will be more to come on this, so stay tuned. Ambulances The District will be taking delivery of two new ambulances on October 28, 2016 from Braun Northwest in Chehalis, WA. Once equipped and in service one of the two will be placed in Creswell and the other in Cottage Grove. The two ambulances will be replacing two outdated ambulances in our fleet. These new units will improve safety and service reliability within our EMS program. Ambulances are replaced based on a ten year

service life. SAFETY The District recently took delivery of four new thermal imaging cameras (TIC), with the latest technology. These TICs allow our firefighters to see through the smoke and identify where the seat of a fire is located. They are able to see into walls and crawl spaces as well. This technology is also used to find victims in smoke filled environments, and can assist in searching for lost people at night. We have placed these in operation at our Cottage Grove and Creswell stations. 2016 FIRE SEASON The 2016 Fire Season is now officially over given the rain we have had, all regulated use restrictions were lifted by me on October 5, 2016. Open burning will be allowed beginning Saturday October 8, 2016. Please check LRAPA’s web page for information on open burning. This year’s fire season saw only a few incidences within the District and overall, fire season yielded a below average number of fires. SLCFR did not deploy on any conflagrations this fire season, however we did provide mutual aid responses to our neighboring agencies. The fire of most note, and potential in our District this season, was the Mt. David fire in Cottage Grove. This fire was intentionally set, and posed a real potential for structural loss in the affected area. We worked cooperatively in a unified command with ODF, and were assisted by several agencies from Lane and Douglas counties extinguishing the fire. VOLUNTEERS The District actively uses reserves (volunteers) to supplement and enhance our career workforce. We are always seeking new recruits, and encourage those with a desire to be part of something rewarding, to help serve your community by volunteering as a firefighter or EMT with the District. Recruit classes begin on a rotating basis, with the District providing all training, uniforms, PPE and equipment. Nationally, and locally the success of volunteerism relies on those willing to help their community. If you are interested, please go to our web site at www.southlanefire.org for more information. Thank you, John Wooten, Fire Chief

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FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE FIRE BOARD

Jerry Settelmeyer COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 400 E. MAIN ST 541-942-9145

Mike Caven LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 109 S PACIFIC HIGHWAY 541-942-4466

Jennifer Radcliffe MIDDLEFIELD OAKS ASSISTED LIVING 1500 VILLAGE DR. 541-767-0080

Jacob Daniels STARFIRE LUMBER COMPANY 2795 MOSBY CREEK RD 541-942-0168

SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE VISION AND MISSION South Lane County Fire & Rescue is a public safety organization responsible for delivering fire protection, rescue, emergency medical services and transport, within its geographical and assigned boundaries 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. South Lane County Fire & Rescue is funded primarily through its taxing authority and its billing for medical transport services. South Lane County Fire & Rescue utilizes a combination delivery system of skilled career and volunteer personnel.

VISION Dan Duffy OLD MILL FARM STORE 327 SO RIVER RD 541-942-3042

MISSION “Making a positive difference in the community through service to others”

OFFICE STAFF

Linda, Accounting Tech

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

Div. Chief Baird COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

Captain Mabie HOYER ACCOUNTING 516 E WHITEAKER AVE (541) 942-8241

Eng./Medic Becerra AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES 424 HWY 99 (541) 942-8022

Leesa, Admin. Assistant OLD MILL FARM STORE 327 SO RIVER RD 541-942-3042

• The members, both career and volunteer, are united together in a common purpose and mission. • The credibility, skills and performance of the personnel, both career and volunteer, are respected by public safety/emergency response agencies • The Fire District trusted by the Community

CAREER FIREFIGHTERS

Chief John Wooten SOUTH LANE WHEELS 1450 BIRCH AVE. 541-942-0456

Div. Chief Hughes

Div. Chief Solesbee

FORT ROCK CONSTRUCTION

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

WWW.FORTROCKCONSTRUCTION.COM

541-767-1611

Captain B. Parsons WILLIAMS & MATHIS ACCOUNTING SERVICE

575 N. 9TH ST. 541-942-7790

Eng./Medic Gilberts ALPINE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING COTTAGE GROVE/CRESWELL 541-942-8577

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

Div. Chief Raade COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 400 E. MAIN ST 541-942-9145

Captain Smith HORNERS

79132 HWY 99 (541) 942-5781

FF/Medic McMartin

FF/Medic J. Millam

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

FF/Medic Hansen

Eng./Medic Heuser

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

BRAD’S COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET 2775 ROW RIVER RD (541) 946-3905

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

MIDDLEFIELD OAKS ASSISTED LIVING 1500 VILLAGE DR. 541-767-0080

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 |

FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION

CAREER FIREFIGHTERS

Eng./Medic Houck ALPINE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING COTTAGE GROVE/CRESWELL 541-942-8577

Eng./Medic Lyda COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/Medic Miles COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 400 E. MAIN ST 541-942-9145

Eng./Medic J. Parsons WILLIAMS & MATHIS ACCOUNTING SERVICE

575 N. 9TH ST. 541-942-7790

STUDENTS FF/Medic Conner LORI BLACK CONSULTING P.O. BIX 416, DRAIN 541-836-7269

FF/EMT Ewing BRAD’S COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET 2775 ROW RIVER RD (541) 946-3905

FF/EMT Kelly COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/EMT Fitzgerald COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 400 E. MAIN ST 541-942-9145

FF/EMT Bean COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/Medic Broadsword BRAD’S COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET 2775 ROW RIVER RD (541) 946-3905

FF/EMT Small

FF/EMT Stewart

SOUTH LANE WHEELS

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

1450 BIRCH AVE. 541-942-0456

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/Medic Bergeland BRAD’S COTTAGE GROVE CHEVROLET 2775 ROW RIVER RD (541) 946-3905

FF/EMT Beach COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 400 E. MAIN ST 541-942-9145

VOLUNTEERS

FF Esselburn

FF/EMT Preziose

FF/EMT Fountain

FF/EMT Groat

HOYER ACCOUNTING

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

HOYER ACCOUNTING

FF T. Horton

FF/Medic Settelmeyer

FF/EMT Perin

Capt. Millam

516 E WHITEAKER AVE (541) 942-8241

MY BOYS PIZZA 96 N. MILL ST., CRESWELL 541-895-4505

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

ALPINE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING COTTAGE GROVE/CRESWELL 541-942-8577

516 E WHITEAKER AVE (541) 942-8241

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL 116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

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VOLUNTEERS

FF/EMT T. Eckstine

FF/Medic R. Taylor

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER

SOUTH LANE WHEELS

109 S PACIFIC HIGHWAY 541-942-4466

Medic M. Millam

FF/EMT Andrews

MY BOYS PIZZA 96 N. MILL ST., CRESWELL 541-895-4505

COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 400 E. MAIN ST 541-942-9145

1450 BIRCH AVE. 541-942-0456

RECRUITS: FF/EMT Horton

FF T. Eckstine

MY BOYS PIZZA 96 N. MILL ST., CRESWELL 541-895-4505

ALL AROUND LANDSCAPE SERVICE 31052 KENADY LANE 541-942-6433

Bryce Allen, Derek Carlton, Chris Cooper, Jason Enarson, Eugena Fernandes, Luba Kalstad, Phillip Slavbaugh, Aaron Wilhoit & Jenna Williams

Attention Secret Safety Agents: Crack Sparky’s secret message. Use your decoder ring, the key below, or now you can make your own decoder (see page 2).

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Hear the where you Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!

SLEEP Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms.

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10, 2015 Half of home fire deaths happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep. For the best protection, install interconnected smoke alarms in your home. When one sounds, they all sound.

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Test alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.

Some people, especially children and older adults, may need help to wake up. Make sure someone will wake them if the smoke alarm sounds.

Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or if they do not sound when tested.

When the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. Go to your outside meeting place.

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Call the fire department from a cellphone or a neighbor’s phone. Stay outside until the fire department says it’s safe to go back inside.

For more information about smoke alarms, visit www.usfa.fema.gov and www.firepreventionweek.org.

Sparky the Fire Dog’s Safety Message is: ®

PARENTS,

AS PART OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, your child has been learning about smoke alarms. Having smoke alarms in your home is very important. Smoke alarms let you know there is a ﬁre. Working smoke alarms also give you time to get outside and stay outside if there is a ﬁre. Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Every 10 years you need new ones. When they are 10 years old, they don’t sense smoke as well. With your child, look at the date on the back of all the smoke alarms in your home. This is also a good time to push the test button on all smoke alarms, and make sure they are working.

K C E H C the date!

2016 Oct. 6

Listing Number 00993

Smoke Alarm Challenge

KEEP TRACK OF HOW OLD YOUR SMOKE ALARMS MS ARE HERE

Take Sparky’s Smoke Alarm Challenge. With a grown-up, look at the date on the back of all the smoke alarms in your home. If they are older than 10 years, you need a new one. This is also a good time to push the test button on all smoke alarms, and make sure they are working.

Smoke alarm

Date on back

How old

Need a new one

Working

living room

2007 Nov. 27

8 years

Yes

BEEP!

ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQR STUVWXYZ Now write the word BEEP in the spaces below When a smoke alarm sounds BEEP, BEEP, ______ ______ ______ ______ Get outside and go to your meeting place. PARENTS: Your child learned about the sound of a smoke alarm today. Review the sound of the smoke alarm and remind your child — if the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and go to your meeting place and stay outside until a trusted grown-up tells you it is okay to leave. Plan and practice your home fire escape drill today. · Make sure you have working smoke alarms. · Plan two ways out of each room. · Have an outside meeting place — like a mailbox or tree. Sound the smoke alarm and have everyone in your home practice your escape drill, meeting at your outside meeting place.

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