Fire Prevention 2016

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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Plenty is done in a Lynden Fire Station 24-hour shift Patrick Williams’ playing bagpipes keeps alive an IrishScottish tradition

By Ashley Hiruko ashley@lyndentribune.com

LYNDEN — Night has fallen.

The streets are dark. A chill is in the air. An unexpected sound is heard in the quiet neighborhood on Liberty Street — bagpipes.

Although firefighters may have only a limited amount of free time, Patrick Williams spends what little down time he has at the Lynden Fire Station — when he isn’t busy maintaining body strength, teaching fire prevention, answering emergency calls or filing reports — practicing the bagpipes.

Potentially soothing to some, bothersome to others, the bagpipes played by Williams stand for a long tradition passed on down by generations of firefighters.

When Irish and Scottish were immigrating to the United States over 150 years ago, they often took on occupations that were unwanted by others. At this time, firefighting was more dangerous than it is today — advances in firefighting equipment and practices have made it safer, Williams said.

Numerous firefighters died battling blazes and, in the tradition they had brought overseas with them, the Irish and Scottish often played bagpipes at funerals for firefighters.

“That’s something that the fire service has carried on, making sure that we are there to not only remember the fallen but to make sure that they’re not forgotten,” Williams said.

Williams first began playing his bagpipes in public when he joined the Bellingham Firefighters Pipes and Drums band over two years ago.

“Before I even got hired, I was able to see them at a performance and be able to see the impact they had in the community and what they were able to do,” Williams said. “I really wanted to be a part of that.”

But the tradition comes from a time when firefighters did not have quite as much on their plate.

According to data compiled by

Patrick Williams plays his bagpipes at the Lynden Fire Station, just one of the ways that the department's firefighters pass the time when they aren't out fighting fires. (Ashley Hiruko/Lynden Tribune) Williams, the number of 911 dispatches has increased in Lynden from around 1,000 calls in 2004 to what will be over 1,600 in 2016.

“I think a lot of people also have this stereotype that we just sit around and play checkers all day and wait for the bell to go off,” Williams said. “Don’t get me wrong, there was a time when that happened. But those days are long gone.”

Shifts are long, 24 hours to be exact, and begin at 8 a.m. During this stretch, firefighters teach fire prevention, undergo training, inspect local businesses, file reports, respond to emergency calls and do other required tasks. Some days are busier than others, with the average high volume of calls, primarily medical in nature, com-

ing in before 9 p.m.

“It kind of depends on the day,” Lieutenant Chad Baar said about the varied influx of calls on a day-to-day basis.

“It’s not just sit around and wait,” Williams said. “It’s being proactive, being more ahead of the curve than the firemen before us.”

Sometimes firefighters are exercising at the station in order to keep physically fit, Baar said.

Heart disease used to be the number one killer of firefighters in the U.S. Intervention strategy now includes a comprehensive health and wellness program.

But thanks to newer homes built with plastic and other harmful substances that become poisonous when burned, cancer has

taken that lead. According to the Centers for Disease Control, a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in 2010 found that firefighters showed higher rates of certain types of cancer, mostly digestive, oral, respiratory and urinary, than the general U.S. population.

Consumer goods, now more than ever, are created using synthetic materials, causing more toxic fires. Houses were once furnished with wood, cloth, metal and glass, leading to “cleaner” burning fires.

“When you wear that gear into a fire, it’s absorbing all that toxin,” Williams said.

Firefighters are being more proactive about washing their

gear and showering upon return from a fire, something that was more neglected when Williams first began his career at the station.

“As soon as you get back from the fire, you wash the truck, you wash the tools. You make sure the truck looks good,” Williams said.

“We were neglecting what’s going to be here in 20 years.

“That truck may not be here in 20 years, but we will be.”

A larger part of the job consists of fire safety education, specifically tied to schools in and out of the area. Firefighters teach students the “stop, drop and roll” drill, what to do in the event of a fire, and the importance of having a safe meeting place.

“A big part of our job is ac-

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tually fire prevention,” Williams said.

But not all free time is spent doing upkeep. Sometimes the guys get together to watch a Seahawks game or gather around the computer screen to watch a funny YouTube video.

“It’s kind of a family atmosphere,” Baar said. “There’s a lot of joking around, a lot of true brotherhood.”

At 8 a.m. the next morning, another four firemen show up at the station, information is exchanged and the 24-hour shift comes to an end for those there the night before. It’s only the beginning for those starting their shift in doing all that must be done.

“We’re the one’s who sharpen the tools and take care of everything. It’s encrypted in our job,” Baar said. “We do it all.”

Ballot measure asks for county EMS support Property tax request of 29.5 cents would ‘fully fund’ emergency response system

By Calvin Bratt editor@lyndentribune.com

WHATCOM ­— A property tax measure on the Nov. 8 ballot would “fully fund” the local emergency medical services (EMS) response system, its backers say.

This is the network of response by fire agencies that is now about 80 to 90 percent to medical emergencies — from health care centers to vehicle collisions — as well as to fires.

The proposed measure would levy a regular property tax for EMS of up to 29.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for each of the next six years starting with collection in 2017. The purpose is “to maintain EMS at its current level and meet future demand,” according to the explanatory statement in the Voters Guide for Whatcom County (http:// www.whatcomcounty.us, click on Online Voters Guide).

The levy is projected to raise approximately $46 million across six years.

For the owners of a $250,000 home, the price tag would be $74 per year.

Demand on the ERS system has generally been rising. Fire District 14, with stations at Sumas, Kendall and Welcome, reports that from 1,012 calls for

emergency response in 2014, this year is on track to top 1,250 calls.

The analysis of County Executive Jack Louws a few years ago determined that the county EMS system was not financially sustainable as it stood. Contributing factors are increased service costs and less revenue coming in from federal medical reimbursement.

The countywide system was scaled back to four stations of primary response

by Advanced Life Support paramedics.

Passing this measure would provide the funding for a fifth advanced medic unit to be restored “to continue to meet level of service due to increase of calls and population,” states a promotional fact sheet (https://www.wcfd14.org, click on Frequently Asked Questions Pamphlet).

The cost of fully operating a single Advanced Life Support unit for a year is pegged at $1.82 million in the Whatcom County EMS Funding Work Group recommendations put out in March 2016 (http://www.whatcomcounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/16789).

Those recommendations for a supporting levy to voters were endorsed by all 16 members of the task force, including the Lynden, District 14 and Ferndalearea District 7 fire chiefs as well as Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis representing small cities.

Another objective is to hire an administrator to oversee and coordinate the Whatcom Medic One program, which began in 1974.

“The system faces growing demand, increased costs and flat funding under current circumstances,” states a histori-

cal summary.

In 2005 voters approved a onetenth-cent sales tax for EMS that helped close an operational deficit. But it did not make Whatcom One financially sustainable. The proposed property tax levy would supplement both the sales tax and transport fees, and without it the level of ALS response in the county will have to be reduced, says the working group report.

With adequate funding, there would also be help to the fire agencies that do their own Basic Life Support response.

County population has grown by over 23 percent just since 2001 and an effective EMS plan needs to keep pace, say Erica Work, Marisa Bamesberger and Bill Boyd in their arguments for Proposition 2016-1 in the Voters’ Guide.

The tagline on signs and in the promotional campaign is that “EMS saves lives” and for that it deserves necessary funding.

Opposition claims Arguments against in the Voters’ Guide were prepared by Ray Baribeau and Karl Uppiano.

They claim that the need for a new county jail is more immediate and at crisis level. An EMS shortfall can continue to be funded out of the county’s general fund. Moreover, recommendations for efficiency improvements made by the work group haven’t had time to be fully implemented for cost savings, they say.

It might be possible to delay the addition of a fifth paramedic unit and its costs, the opponents say.

“Our tax dollars are a limited resource. Voters must prioritize between crisis, essential and nice-to-have services. Since we have other issues that demand higher priority, we recommend that you vote No on the EMS levy,” they wrote.

Replace smoke alarms at 10 years, at the latest OLYMPIA — Does your home have smoke alarms? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the answer is likely Yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one.

But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.

“I’ve seen the life-saving impact smoke alarms can have in a home fire.

Smoke detectors that are too old may fail to protect you when a fire starts,” says State Fire Marshal Charles Duffy.

To find out how old your smoke alarm is, simply look on the back of the alarm where the date of manufacture is marked.

The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office also recommends that smoke alarms be tested monthly, and that batteries be replaced once a year or when they begin to chirp, signaling that they are running low.

Knowing how old your smoke alarms are and then replacing them at least every 10 years is critical to saving lives.

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FIRE DISTRICT 11 (Lummi Island)

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OCTOBER IS MONTH When every seco nd co unts

DIAL 911 When yo u should

use 911

All fire emergencies.

When you need any type of law enforcement assistance.

When you or someone else needs immediate medical aid.

When you should

not use 911

For routine business calls or inquiries about Fire, Medical or Law Enforcement matters.

When you have non-emergency business such as: billing information for ambulance service that you have received.how to obtain burning permits for general inquiries or follow-up information regarding law enforcement matters that have already been reported.

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Remain calm.

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FIRE DISTRICT 21 (North Whatcom Fire & Rescue)

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Lieutenant 24 Years

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FIRE DISTRICT 21 (North Whatcom Fire & Rescue)

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SAM BOWMAN

ELISABETH BOWMAN

KAILEE STEELE

JENNIFER CRICHETT

David Keeney

Jacob Onouye

KIM GATES

STEPHANIE HOLLSTEIN

Melissa Van Cleve

Volunteer Lieutenant 12 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 5 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 1 Year

KELLY FREEMAN

Health & Wellness Coordinator 9 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 17 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 4 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 1 Year

Rehab Volunteer 8 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 2 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 1 Year

Rehab Volunteer 1 Year

Volunteer Firefighter 8 Months

Rehab Volunteer 8 Months

JERILYN KLIX

Volunteer Firefighter 8 Months

DALTON KING

Volunteer Firefighter 2 Years

Volunteer Firefighter 8 Months

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

Local Firefighters

17C

FIRE DISTRICT 21 (North Whatcom Fire & Rescue)

DALE RUTGERS

PAUL VANDYKEN

tom morell

scott wood

mel mulligan

GARY QUINTRALL

ryan oppewall

CHET RENSKERS

BRIAN BOTTA PILLO

ELLIOT COURAGE

JOHN LOVATT

Voluntee Support 41 Years

RJ KING

Volunteer Support 13 Years

Volunteer Support 33 Years

Volunteer Support 12 Years

Volunteer Support 29 Years

Volunteer Support 6 Years

Volunteer Support 28 Years

Volunteer Support 6 Years

Volunteer Support 25 Years

Lead Mechanic 12 Years

Volunteer Support 22 Years

Mechanic 8 Years

NOT PICTURED: Rachel Davison James Brown Douglas Ward Jonathan Kirk Todd Bazett SHAWN ATWOOD

DAVID VARIVODA

Volunteer Support 6 Years

Volunteer Support 5 Years

STEPHEN BOWERMAN Volunteer Support 2 Years

This 2016 Fire Prevention Special Section is sponsored by these community-minded businesses Kendall’s Tree Service, LLC Tree Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Chipping & Hauling • Bucket Trucks Tree Replacement Available All Debris Recycled

Greg Kendall 19 Years Experience

360-366-5340

Starkenburg Shavings Medium and Fine Bark Sawdust Shavings Hog Fuel

360-384-5487 • 360-734-8818

1546 Slater Rd., Ferndale, WA, 98248

Serving Whatcom County for 24 Yrs

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

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Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 7 (Ferndale)

Gerald Metzger

Mike Murphy

AL SAAB

Commissioner 35 Years

Commissioner/ Volunteer 31 Years

Commissioner 44 Years

Dean Crosswhite

Ben Boyko

Patricia Markel

Division Chief 16 Years

Division Chief 22 Years

Finance Administrator 18 years

GARY RUSSELL Chief 44 Years

Holly Linville

Operations Division Assistant 9 Years

LARRY HOFFMAN Assistant Chief 30 Years

VIC PANKRATZ Operations Captain 41 Years

Linsey McAfee

Administrative Assistant 0.5 Year

This 2016 Fire Prevention Special Section is sponsored by these community-minded businesses

Thank you, firefighters of Whatcom County!

™

Gene and Yvonne Goldsmith would like to thank you for your service.

Daily Weekly Long term Cage Free Daycare & Spa Dog & Cat Grooming

1372

W. AXTON RD

We repair and maintain all domestic and import cars & trucks ASE Certified Master Technician, Advanced Level Specialist | 20 years experience

PO Box 125 Ferndale, WA 98248

John Reid

Designated Broker

BRING THIS AD IN AND RECEIVE

REPAIRS OVER $100*

*Discount not to exceed $50

www.RealtyWorldPacificNorthwest.com

M-F 8am-5:30pm Sat 8am-3pm Closed Sunday

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HEATING & COOLING

Managing Broker

360-384-3088

Thank you for your service!

Building Trust Since 1935

Tom McMahon

AXTONAUTOMOTIVE@GMAIL.COM

AUTO PARTS

1795 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 384-5394 • bridgeview-napa.com

Tires | Wheels | Batteries | Alignment | Shocks | Brakes LaBounty Dr, Ferndale | 360-380-4660

Ferndale, WA

BRIDGEVIEW

800-342-7530 Ferndale

Burlington

SALES ~ SERVICE ~ REPAIR 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE INDOOR AIR QUALITY (360) 366-9900 • www.andgar.com

50¢ ANY

ESPRESSO

OFF DRINK

with this coupon Exp. 10/31/16

Sun: 7am-6pm Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm Sat: 6:45am-7pm

360 312-9181 | 5750 Vista Dr. Ferndale

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

Local Firefighters

19C

FIRE DISTRICT 7 (Ferndale)

Rod Buss

Matt Cagle

John DeVenere

Charlie Drury

Dave Forbes

Jeff Hendricks

Justin Iverson

Rob Lovelace

Gary Quintrall

Christopher Carleton

Drew Davison

Mathew Erickson

Tiffene Hanson

Jonathan Oliveira

Aaron Bassett

Jody Engels

Lieutenant 18 Years

Lieutenant 20 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 12 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

Lieutenant 21 Years

Lieutenant 27 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

Lieutenant 21 Years

Lieutenant 20 Years

Ben Russell

Firefighter / Paramedic 14 Years

Michael Gustafson Firefighter / EMT 12 Years

Lieutenant 16 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 6 Years

Josh Serface

Firefighter / Paramedic 3 Years

Brad Harris Firefighter / EMT 19 Years

Lieutenant 20 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 3 Years

Jeff Sluys

Firefighter / Paramedic 17 Years

Jake Hoffman Firefighter/EMT 10 Years

Lieutenant 24 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 5 Years

Shon Smith

Firefighter/ Paramedic 25 Years

Pete Holeman Firefighter / EMT 23 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

20C

Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 7 (Ferndale)

Scott Lunde

Josh Martin

Troy Patrick

Ryan Pavitt

Sheena Radder

Scott Rubright

Wesley Segar

Peter Smith

Jared Spoelstra

Jeff Watson

Larry Nelson

Josh Zandstra

Firefighter / EMT 13 Years

Firefighter / EMT 10 Years

Firefighter / EMT 9 Years

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2.5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 14 Years

NOT PICTURED CAREER Scott Painter

Tyler Brady

Daniel Welk

Ryan Munday

Firefighter / Paramedic 1.5 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 1.5 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 0.5 Year

Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

Matthew Sweet Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

NOT PICTURED CADETS Rhys Bryant

Nancy Devenere Chris Palka Cadet 2 Years

Cadet 2 Years

Taigh Cagle

Zac Holmstrom

Nathaniel Roat Nadya Zelenskaya

Cadet 2 Years

Cadet 1.5 Years

Cadet 2 Years

Sergey Datskiy Michael Nelson Cadet 2 Years

Cadet 3 Years

Andrew Willey Cadet 2 Years

Cadet 1.5 Years

Cadet 0.5 Year

Hailey Schulz

Bogdan Trubnikov

Cadet 1.5 Years

Cadet 0.5 Year

Firefighter / EMT 10 Years

Firefighter / EMT 12 Years

Firefighter / EMT 10 Years

Firefighter/EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 19 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

Local Firefighters

21C

FIRE DISTRICT 7 (Ferndale)

JACOB ANDERSON

Carlos Angulo

Eugene Chebanenko

Ryan Christie

Chris Damitio

David Greene

Donald Ludwigsen

Brian Moyes

Kevin Moyes

Marcus Petrie

Shane Roat

Brad Rothausen

Resident FF/EMT 5 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 13 Years

Volunteer Lieutanant 13 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 30 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 11 Years

Volunteer Captain 25 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 6 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 5 Years

Erich Rothausen

Jordan Williams

Justin Rubright

Peter Rule

Brandon Taylor

Taylor Walton

Jared Garcia

Dustin Wheelis

Volunteer FF/EMT 19 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 12 Years

Volunteer FF 4 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 2 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 6 Years

Resident FF 3 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 5 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 6 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 11 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 11 Years

Tim Rybka

Volunteer FF/EMT 14 Years

Anthony Zanin Volunteer FF / EMT 4 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 6 Years

Volunteer FF/EMT 31 Years

Gary Schulz Volunteer FF/EMT 16 Years

Tiffany Moyes Resident FF 3 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

22C

Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 7 (Ferndale)

NOT PICTURED VOLUNTEERS Sergey Basantsev

Galina Datskaya

Gareth Moore

Katherine Stewart

Oleg Boyko

Omega Johnson

Josh Stevens

Trevor Rubright

Christopher Cowan

Casey Locker

Janice Lapsansky

Volunteer FF / EMT 4 Years

Resident FF 3 Years

Delanie Warne Volunteer FF / EMT 2 Years

Resident FF 0.5 Year

Tom Edwards

Paul Kelley

Support Division 9 Years

NOT PICTURED SUPPORT DIVISION

Volunteer FF 0.5 Year

Volunteer FF 1 Year

Volunteer FF 2 Years

Jim LaVeille

Support Division 37 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 1.5 Year

Volunteer FF/ EMT 2 Years

Voluteer FF/ EMT 2 Years

Cole Isaacson

Volunteer FF / EMT 2 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 6 years

Volunteer FF / EMT 0.5 Year

Kathy Murphy

Support Division 21 Years

James Wascisin

Support Division 9 Years

Support Division 19 Years

Stephen Quinsey

Support Division 1.5 Years

Don Roosma

Desmond Rochon

Support Division 1.5 Years

Joe Olivarez

Matthew Rogerson

Brian Sweet

Frank Lapsansky

David Foss

Support Division 1.5 Years

Support Division 28 Years

Support Division 19 Years

Support Division 15 Years

Support Division 14 Years

Support Division 0.5 Year

This 2016 Fire Prevention Special Section is sponsored by these community-minded businesses 360-383-0013

CONSTANTIN CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Licensed O&M Inspections

1788 Labounty Drive Ferndale 384-0235

Enjoy good health everyday with benefits of chiropractic care

Deep Soil Extraction, Pet Odor Removal, Scotchguard Protector, Area Rug Cleaning, Water, Mold, Fire & Smoke

733-7788

Fall/Winter Hours

5703 3rd. Ave, Ferndale WA info@bakersepticpumping.com www.bakerseptic.com

2017 MAIN ST FERNDALE

(360) 384-4611

Since 1984 - Family Owned for 3 Generations

We Will Only Tow If You Need It! Our Focus Is Customer Service

Heston’s Hauling

Ferndale Mini Storage Inc.

360-312-TOWS (8697) Serving All Of Whatcom County • Towing • Recovery • Tire Change

245 H STREET, BLAINE

(360) 332-1086

6397 B Portal Way, Ferndale www.HestonHauling.com

OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Sat: 9AM-6PM Sunday: 10AM-4PM FACILITY HOURS: 6AM-10PM

24 Hour Car Rentals

• Fuel Delivery • Lock Out • Jump Start

5480 Nielsen Ave. Ferndale, WA

(Road to Hovander Park)

(360) 384-3022

ACCESS 7 DAYS A WEEK AND ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS

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Restaurant 8 am - 8 pm MON-FRI Lanes 9 am - 10 pm WEEKENDS Lanes 9 am - 12 am

mtbakerlanes.com

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

Local Firefighters

23C

FIRE DISTRICT 17 (Sandy Point)

JIM PETRIE

DAWN CANNIZZARO

MIKE FAHEY

STEVE STEDMAN

VAL KLEPAC

DYLAN FAHEY

DANIEL HOWARD

MARCIA STEDMAN

FRANK KOMAC

ALEX STEDMAN

PHYLLIS BERGQUIST

SEAN KILGUS

ERIC BATTLES

GLEN AKERS

KEVIN GREEN

DOANLD KINLEY

TONY CANNIZZARO

WILLIAM CARROLL

Fire Chief 38 Years

Firefighter 6 Years

Firefighter 1 Year

Assistant Chief 28 Years

Firefighter 5 Years

Firefighter 1 Year

Captain 12 Years

Firefighter 5 Years

Firefighter 1 Year

Captain 9 Years

Firefighter 5 Years

Firefighter 1 Year

Firefighter 12 Years

Firefighter 3 Years

Fire Commissioner 33 Years

Firefighter 7 Years

Firefighter 2 Years

Fire Commissioner 2 Years

This 2016 Fire Prevention Special Section is sponsored by these community-minded businesses (8294)

WHO WOULD YOU RATHER RIDE HOME WITH TONIGHT?

JIM TAXDAHL Fire Commissioner 1 Year

yellowcabinc.com | 1-800-TAXI-CAB

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 5, 2016| Ferndale Record

24C

Local Firefighters

OCTOBER is STOP DROP ROLL

MONTH

This page is sponsored by: FIRE DISTRICT#7

Safety Fire

STOP where you are.

DROP to the ground.

ROLL over and over until

JOIN US!

Volunteer to be a Firefighter!

the flames are out, covering your face with your hands

TEAR OUT THIS SECTION FOR A FUN FIRE SAFETY ACTIVITY! Kitchen Safety

See if you can find:

❒ binoculars, ❒ flip-flop, ❒ sock, ❒ sand shovel, ❒ fire hydrant, ❒ sailboat, ❒ pizza slice, ❒ hammer, ❒ comb, ❒ book, ❒ ice cream cone, ❒ leaf, ❒ eyeglasses, ❒ baseball, ❒ banana, ❒ butterfly, ❒ lightbulb, ❒ bell, ❒ fried egg, ❒ beach ball, ❒ baseball bat, ❒ pencil, ❒ tape measure, ❒ 3 smoke alarms!

How To Fold An

Origami Dog!

Hidden Pics

The name and image of Sparky are trademarks of the NFPA.

remove this part You’ll need a square piece of paper.

If you don’t have origami paper, you can make a square from a rectangle.

Fold on the dotted lines, and cut away the extra.

Fold your square in half diagonally.

Fold the top points down on the dotted lines to make ears.

Rotate the triangle so the longest edge is at the top.

Fold the bottom points up on the dotted line to make a mouth.

Draw a face and spots on your dog to look like Sparky!

Sparky says...

“Stay safe in the kitchen!” ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪

Stay at least 3 feet from the stove.

A grown-up should decide when you are old enough to use a microwave oven.

Stay away from things that get hot.

Remind grown-ups to keep things that can burn away from the stovetop.

®

Check out

sparky.org for more fun!

The name and image of Sparky are trademarks of the NFPA