Fire Prevention Week 2017 by Cottage Grove Sentinel

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017

Sentinel Cottage Grove

SOUTH LANE FIRE & RESCUE

FIRE CHIEF'S MESSAGE - JOHN WOOTEN Hello, It is my pleasure to share this news with you during the 2017 Fire Prevention Week. With your help and support, our organization continues to improve, and enhance service delivery to our customers. This year’s theme for the 2017 Fire Prevention Week is “Every Second Counts Know 2 Ways Out!” It is essential your family or organization have an evacuation plan that includes a rendezvous point. Community Fire Protection Rating (ISO) The District’s ISO Rating remains at 2/4/10W and we are hearing good things from some of our customers about their homeowner insurance premiums. The ISO rating is a three part grading of the District factoring the organization itself, water systems, and emergency communications. Our staffing levels provided by the 2012 Staffing and Operations Levy ($0.47/$1000) were key in reaching this. The 2015 General Obligation Bond replacing our front line fleet was another key piece. Measure 20-278 Staffing & Operations Levy Renewal (Not a New Tax) The District’s Board is seeking renewal of the 2012 Staffing and Operations Levy providing critical funding for staffing. The Levy provides 24/7 fire and EMS services staffing for Cottage Grove and Creswell and is not a new tax. Without the funding provided by the Levy since 2012, the District would be forced to reduce services for fire and EMS by eliminating up to nine (9) firefighter/paramedic positions in Cottage Grove and Creswell. With the Levy we are able to cover three (3) simultaneous ambulance calls or one (1) fire call. Cuts to services would result in longer wait times for ambulances and fire engines where minutes equate to potential loss of life. The District now runs nearly 4000 calls per year with seven (7) full-time career firefighter/ paramedics per day. The Levy costs tax payers $0.47 per $1000 of assessed property value on structures and up to five (5) acres. Even with the Levy, the District still has one of the lowest taxing rates in the County. Currently the District provides fire protection to 132 square miles and ambulance service to over 800 square miles. The District’s permanent taxing rate is only $1.03 per $1,000 of assessed value placing it 23rd out of 24 Lane County fire agencies. The average taxing rate across the County is $2.00 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Please go to the District’s web page at southlanefire. org and our Face Book page for more information on the impacts of this vital funding. If you have an organization or group that would like an impacts presentation by Chief Wooten, please contact our main off at 541.942.4493 during normal working hours Monday-Friday for scheduling. 3.5000 3.0000

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Creswell Fire Station The District continues exploring options for a new fire station in Creswell and has formed an advisory group to explore ideas for replacing the current station which was built in 1953. Issues with the current station include being seismically unstable, non ADA compliant, narrow short equipment bays, limited access and visibility, and electrical and plumbing limitations. Fire Prevention Programs We continue to bolster and build our community outreach and fire prevention programs. The District currently hosts or participates in an average of 1.5 events per month, coordinated by Cpt. Aaron Smith our Community Outreach Coordinator. Some of the events include Breakfast with Santa, Toys for Tots, Movie Night at the Firehouse, Breast Cancer Awareness, Seattle Stair Climb (fights cancer),and Canned Food Drive, Fill the Boot, Teen CERT (Creswell), as well as all of our fire prevention in the schools. 2017 Fire Season The 2017 Fire Season proved quite active considering it was forecast to be an average year. While we did not see a lot of major fire activity within our service area, we did deploy resources to several fires around the State including the Jones Fire, Milli Fire, Chetco Bar Fire, and Eagle Creek Fire. New Fleet Update We were very excited to unveil the new fire suppression fleet at our recent Movie Night at the Firehouse events hosted in Cottage Grove and Creswell. The new ladder truck appears to have stolen the show being 107’ in length. The new fleet will provide enhanced capabilities and crew safety features allowing us to provider safer more efficient service to our customers. Our personnel will be out and about the communities over the next several months training with the new equipment. Please stop by and say hello when you see them out. The new fleet was made possible by the 2015 General Obligation Bond. 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. A testing process will be held soon with a recruit academy following. Thank you, John Wooten Fire Chief

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

Tom Munroe

Mike Caven

Jennifer Radcliffe

Joel Higdon

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

STARFIRE LUMBER 2795 MOSBY CREEK RD 541-942-0168

FORT ROCK CONSTRUCTION

JIM’S AUTOMOTIVE

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

34147 MEYER RD 541-767-1611

409 6TH ST. 541-942-9305

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 MC DONALD’S 1520 GATEWAY BLVD 541-431-0885

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

OFFICE STAFF

• 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 is TRUSTED by the Community.

CAREER FIREFIGHTERS

Linda, Accounting Tech

Leesa, Admin. Assistant

Chief John Wooten

Div. Chief Raade

BANNER BANK

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER

SOUTH LANE WHEELS

Div. Chief Baird

Div. Chief Hughes

Div. Chief Solesbee

Captain Smith

SOUTH LANE WHEELS

PINOCCHIO’S PIZZA

BANNER BANK

MY BOY’S PIZZA

Captain Mabie

Captain B. Parsons

Captain Houck

Captain Lyda

SOUTH LANE TELEVISION

PINOCCHIO’S PIZZA

PACIFIC POWER

HOYER ACCOUNTING

Captain Becerra

Eng./Medic Heuser

Eng./Medic J. Parsons

Eng./Medic Hansen

SCARPELLI’S SHORT STOP

TAX ADVANTAGE, INC.

HOYER ACCOUNTING

KIMWOOD CORP. 77684 HWY 99 SOUTH 541-942-4401

25 GATEWAY BLVD 541-942-3331

1450 BIRCH AVE. 541-942-0456

210 5TH ST. 541-942-9804

911 E. MAIN ST 541-942-8119

109 HWY 99 SOUTH 541-942-4466

1795 E. MAIN ST. 541-942-5531

20 N. 5TH ST. 541-942-8237

1450 BIRCH AVE. 541-942-0456

25 GATEWAY BLVD 541-942-3331

1481 GATEWAY BLVD #B 888-221-7070

516 WHITEAKER AVE. 541-942-8241

1450 BIRCH AVE. 541-942-0456

96 N. MILL ST. 541-895-4505

516 WHITEAKER AVE. 541-942-8241

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 |

FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION

CAREER FIREFIGHTERS

FF/Medic J. Millam

FF/Medic McMartin

FF/Medic Beach

FF/Medic Bergeland

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER

NATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER CORP.

STARFIRE LUMBER 2795 MOSBY CREEK RD 541-942-0168

KIMWOOD CORP. 77684 HWY 99 SOUTH 541-942-4401

109 HWY 99 SOUTH 541-942-4466

1574 W. 6TH ST, EUGENE 541-485-3566

STUDENTS FF/Medic Fitzgerald

FF/Medic Kelly

BRAD’S CG CHEVROLET, INC.

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

2775 ROW RIVER RD 541-942-4415

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/EMT Carlton

FF/EMT Bean

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

FF/EMT Small

FF/EMT Stewart

BRAD’S CG CHEVROLET, INC.

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/Medic Ewing

FF/Medic Broadsword

CRESWELL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

501 HOLBROOK LN. • 541-895-4622

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

2775 ROW RIVER RD 541-942-4415

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

FF/EMT Canchola PACIFIC POWER 1481 GATEWAY BLVD #B 888-221-7070

VOLUNTEERS

FF Esselburn

FF/EMT Preziose

FF/EMT Fountain

FF/EMT Andrews

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

THE WRIGHT SHOP

FORT ROCK CONSTRUCTION

FF/EMT T. Horton

FF/Medic Settelmeyer

FF/EMT Horton

Medic M. Millam

MY BOY’S PIZZA

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

MY BOY’S PIZZA

BRAD’S CG CHEVROLET, INC.

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

96 N. MILL ST. 541-895-4505

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

140 S. MILL ST 541-895-2606

96 N. MILL ST. 541-895-4505

34147 MEYER RD 541-767-1611

2775 ROW RIVER RD 541-942-4415

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VOLUNTEERS

FF L. Kalstad

FF C. Cooper

FF P. Slaubaugh

FF/EMT J. Williams

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CG CHEVROLET, INC.

NATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER CORP.

COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

2775 ROW RIVER RD 541-942-4415

1574 W. 6TH ST, EUGENE 541-485-3566

116 N. 6TH STREET 541-942-3325

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