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Members of the Delta Fire Department are (from left to right): Justin Kleinschmidt, Rudy Votroubek, Ben Hansen, Jim Carey, and Todd Fisher. Not pictured: Jody Kleinschmidt, Scott Cook, and Tony Ingle.
Delta Volunteer Fire Department
Incorporated in 1971, the Delta Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for all of Warren township as well as part of Sigourney township and part of Washington township. Currently Todd Fisher is the Chief and James Carey is assistant chief and includes 8 current members.
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In only a matter of minutes, a small house fire can rage out of control. Heat temperatures from the building fire can reach up to 1,500°F. The flames emit carbon monoxide gas, which is odorless, colorless and tasteless–and can cause immediate unconsciousness, followed by death. Every family should have and practice a home escape plan to follow in the event of a fire. The plan should include drawing a diagram of your home, marking the locations of windows and doors; planning two escape routes out of every room of your home; setting up a meeting place outside of the home for everyone to go following an escape; and practicing the escape plan once a month. Every member of the family and frequent visitors to the home should know and practice the escape route. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stresses that even children as young as 3 years old can understand an escape plan. Safety Tips • Complete a home fire safety checklist and identify fire risks in your home. • Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. • Place smoke alarms on each floor of your home and in each bedroom. • Make sure that everyone in the home can hear the smoke alarm from their bedrooms. • Make a family fire escape plan and practice it once a month. • Make sure that everyone in the house understands the
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family fire escape plan. • Place fire extinguishers throughout your home and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them. • Never leave food un-attended on the stove. • Keep all matches and lighters out of the reach of children. • Don’t place portable heaters near flammable materials. • Sigourney Fire has free Smoke Detectors to give away if anyone needs any. • You should sleep with your bedroom doors closed nightly. This will prevent the toxic smoke/ gases from coming into your bedroom while you sleep. • Keep anything that can catch fire–oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, and curtains–away from the stovetop. • If you have a small grease fire, leave the pan on the stovetop, and slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. • If you have any doubt about fighting a fire, just get out. Close the door behind you and call 911. • Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, like furnace, wood burning stove, fire place or portable space heater. Clean your chimneys annually.
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Wayne and Sandy Smithart set up their trailer at the scene of the Keota School fire on July 4.
Keokuk County Disaster Assistance Team Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Volunteers are a hard thing to come by, but in our small county you can always count on two when disaster strikes. Wayne and Sandy Smithart have been helping local fire departments and emergency personnel on their own since 2008. When needed, they arrive on scene and provide refreshments for emergency personnel. “We want to make sure that everyone is hydrated and has food while working these fires. If someone is called out to a fire in the afternoon that lasts past dinner time, we want to know
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Sandy and Wayne Smithart that they are keeping themselves hydrated and have something to eat to help sustain energy needed
to fight fires because chances are they haven’t had anything since at least noon,” says Wayne.
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This organization is funded by the Smithart family and generous donors. In 2011, Wayne had saved enough money on his own that they expanded and bought a trailer. “I told him get it or forget it,” Sandy chuckled as she talked about a cold fire night that caused the final decision to add the trailer. The current set up also includes two canopies and a generator that have been donated by local departments, but also includes fans, tables, and more that the Smitharts have bought on their own to set up at any scene. In the event of a small fire, small snacks like cookies and gatorade are offered. In larger fires, there have been times where they have ordered in food or local businesses have been gracious enough
to donate to help with their efforts. Keokuk County Disaster Assistance Team (DAT) provides assistance to all nine departments in Keokuk County. The most recent event was the scene of Keota Schools where they provided cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, gatorade and water to local firefighters.
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Members of the Keota Fire Department are (front row, from left to right): Fred Heisdorffer, Chris Heisdorffer, John Henderson, Michael Carl, Kevin Wallerich, and Jared Striegel. Back row: Ryan Sieren, Craig Berg, Mike Detweiler, Ron Wright, Les Osborne, Aaron Clubb, Kenny Neff, Brycen Dolan, and Kevin Miller.
Keota Volunteer Fire Department Started in 1884, Keota Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in 1963. Consisting of 24 members, Ryan Sieren has served as Chief for 4 years, but gives credit to Jim Mound who was the Chief for 29 years and is a major icon not only for Keota, but for the training bureau. Keota averages 40-50 calls yearly. Keota covers 123 square miles (3600 people) with the eastern part of Keokuk county and western side of Washington county, with Keota and Harper as the towns served. They also have automatic mutual aide with Sigourney, but are also called to help Washington, Wellman, and as far as Kalona, Richland and North English with their ladder truck. The department will host a breakfast on October 30 from 6 a.m. to noon with free will donation proceeds going to purchasing SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) masks.
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Members of the Keota EMS team are (from left to right): Tyler Bayliss, Barb Henderson, Jeannie Striegel, John Snedigar, Sarah Neff, Kayla Neff, Aaron Clubb, Michael Carl, Teri Carl, and Zane Snedigar.
Keota EMS
The Keota EMS was established in 1981. They estimate between 65 to 90 calls yearly.
Keota’s ladder truck provides assistance during a fire on the roof of Keota High School.
The yearly fundraiser includes a breakfast. Keota EMS is non-tax based and functions on only private donations.
Keota EMS and Sigourney Ambulance provided rehab during a fire at Keota High School on July 4.
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Sigourney Fire Department
Members of the Sigourney Fire Department are (front row, from left to right): Larry Northup, Captain Rick Landgrebe, Captain Todd McCoid, Captain Dustin Bensmiller, 1st Asst. Chief Brad Tinnes, Fire Chief Bill Halleran, 2nd Asst. Chief Bruce Beinhart, Captain Cody Young, Captain Tony nJones, and Keaton Weber. Back row: Ashleigh Reeves, Cody Davis, Nate Goldman, Jeff Runnells, Austin Bruns, Steve White, Mike Deweese, Josh Dumont, Jason Baker, Mark Weber, Randy Hemsley, Kurt Behrens, Jerry Smithart, Zach Steinhart, Mark Glandon, Mike Young, and Dave Welch.
Sigourney Fire/Rescue is comprised of 34 Volunteer Firefighters. They respond to roughly 75-100 fire calls annually and 150-200 medical calls annually. All members are Firefighter 1 trained/ certified. The department offers support to five other districts in Keokuk County, observes controlled burns, oversees fireworks, and provides standby at Figure 8 races and football games. Events sponsored: Annual Pancake Breakfast in October, Annual Soup Luncheon, Fire Prevention at
Sigourney Schools, National Night. H20 fights several other events, 6th grade campout at Belva Deer Park, Easter on the Sigourney Square, and parades around Keokuk County.
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Sigourney Fire responding to a truck fire on April 13.
Sigourney Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Beinhart eats with a kindergarten class during lunch on Wednesday, Sept 21.
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What is a fireman? He is the guy next door - a man’s man with the memory of a little boy. He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger. He is a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfulfilled dreams. Yet he stands taller than most of us. He is a fireman. He puts it all on the line when the bell rings. A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men. He is a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.
Sigourney Fire Chief Bill Halleran joins Sigourney kindergarten class for lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
He is a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control. He is responsive to a child’s laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again. He is a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life - hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers - a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling - the camaraderie of brave men the divine peace and selfless service of a job well done in the name of all men. He doesn’t wear buttons or wave flags or shout obscenities. When he marches, it is to honor a fallen comrade. He doesn’t preach the brotherhood of man. He lives it.
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(From left to right): Nick Riley, Traer, 4th Vice President, Marv Trimble, Garrison, 1st Vice, Mark McNees, Atlantic, Past President, Wendy Lensing, Executive Director, Bill Halleran, Sigourney, President, Jim Schutts, Belle Plaine, 2nd Vice President, Gene Evans, Osage, 3rd Vice, and Brad Yeager, Past President.
Halleran climbs ladder to President of Iowa Firefighter’s Association Amie Van Patten Regional Editor For 214 years combined, the Halleran family has been fighting fire. Bill Halleran has dedicated himself to 26 of those years. Serving on the Riverside Volunteer Fire Department for nine years, Halleran moved to Sigourney in 1999 and became a member of the Sigourney Volunteer Fire Department. Ten years ago, Halleran was named Chief and since has worked very hard on maintaining a knowledgeable and well trained team of firefighters for the community as well as assisting with surrounding fire departments. Along with his dedicated team of fire fighters, Halleran has been able to apply for and receive grants, and purchase the equipment needed to help make sure that the department is well protected and trained in the use of the gear and equipment the department houses. During this time, Halleran also joined the Iowa Firefighters Association and campaigned for and was voted on the board. Previously serving as Vice-President, on September 11, Halleran took the pledge to serve as the Iowa Firefighter’s Board President for a one-year term. The Iowa Firefighters Association (I.F.A.) was organized in 1879. To date, there are approximately 15,500 volunteer and career firefighters from across Iowa that make up the membership organization that is dedicated to the improvement of Iowa’s Fire Service and protection of the general
public through legislation, better training, minimum standards for apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, public relations and information. Members receive a monthly issue of the Iowa Firefighter, benefits of State and Federal legislative lobbying, networking opportunities through annual convention and meetings, and the chance to help improve the Iowa Fire Service. The Iowa Firefighter’s Board consists of 6 members and an Executive Director. Anyone in the State can campaign and run for these positions and the voting then takes place at the September Board Meeting. Once voted on, a candidate will start out as fifth Vice President and progressively move one slot annually through the ranks until serving as President, and then a year as Past President. During his term of presidency, Halleran will be handling emails and concerns, conducting meetings with legislators, as well as hosting the mid-year banquet in April. While in office, Halleran is most concentrated on recruitment and retention, cancer presumption and the Fireworks Bill. Halleran states, “The Fire Departments in Iowa are losing members rather rapidly. The Fire Service has changed dramatically and something needs addressed. We are meeting with our legislators to speak further on this.“ He hopes to help in developing incentives for firefighters who serve. One of these would be
Bill Halleran being named President of the Iowa Firefighter’s Association. through the Length Of Service Award Program (LOSAP) that would help with putting money aside for firefighters when they retire. The hope would be that incentives would help to retain adequate and trained firefighters throughout the state. One difference between a career firefighter and a volunteer firefighter is the cancer law that protects them. With a career firefighter, the state of Iowa has can-
cer laws that protect them if they develop cancer that is tracked through baseline testing to their career as a firefighter the cancer presumption would come to play. As a volunteer, this is currently not an option. Fires are very toxic with plastics, poisons, and gasses that all add up and can harm you. It has become increasingly clear that the two routes of greatest concern for entry of carcinogens into the bodies of a firefighter are
through the lungs: when firefighters do not wear or prematurely remove Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA), especially during overhaul and dermal absorption, where toxicants are absorbed through the skin. Lastly, Halleran will continue to oppose the Fireworks bill that is being propositioned to the state that would allow local jurisdiction to dictate if they will allow fireworks locally. Fireworks are known to be a contributing factor to fires, and the risk associated with fireworks is substantial. Homes, wooded & grassy areas, and even automobiles have become engulfed in flames because of fireworks. Fireworks have also been one of the leading causes of serious injuries that require emergency treatment in a hospital ER. Not only have fireworks been an issue with fire and EMS, but also if fireworks were to become legal, the Fire Chief would have to be in control of doing on site inspections and issuing permits. With volunteer departments this poses to be a large problem with time constraints. Halleran is excited to serve as the Iowa Firefighter’s Board President for the 2016-2017 term and is looking forward to bringing issues to legislation that pertain to departments throughout Keokuk County and the state of Iowa, and encourages citizens to follow their local fire departments and express any concerns or offer suggestions and most of all to encourage and support the men and women who serve.
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North Keokuk Fire Department The North Keokuk Fire Department consists of 25 Firemen on staff. The department takes around 45 calls a year, 30 of them medical and 15 fire calls. In addition to Fightfigher 1 training for several of its firemen, members of the department also train on pump operations, rescue training, grain in rescue and some ice rescue. The department helps with live burns and other potential fire hazards. As North Keokuk Fire, the department has existed since the early 70s. Their first locations were in city hall and the library, before moving around South English, and their current building was created in 2000. Events sponsored: Hog Roast in September, Pancake Breakfast on Palm Sunday, and Soup Supper in February. Partner with North English for Fire Prevention Week at English Valleys Schools.
Members of the North Keokuk Fire Department are (bottom row, from left to right): Nick Weber, Geoff Weber, Zack Voss, Bill Hoylman, Fire Chief Steve Street, Frank Colbert, and Cam Miller. Top row: Jeremi Lown, Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Coffman, Kyle Coffman, and Klint Schmitt. Not pictured: Brad Coffman, Mike Schmitt, Greg Klipp, Ed Long, Jim Frazier, Bryan Lee, Jim Conrad, Zach Scott, Izek Conrad, Tim Conrad, and Katy Street.
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Firefighter 1 - Continuing education classes taught by a Fire Service Instructor. Parts of the class will revolve around: To pass FF1 students must pass a handson test which consists of ladders, ropes/knots, SCBA, and tarps/ covers to name a few. If the student passes the hands-on portion the student gets (3) attempts at passing a written test and scoring
a minimum of 70%. A. Haz-Mat Operations B. Interior Fire Attack C. Exterior Fire Attack D. Building Construction E. Fire Safety Risks assessments F. Firefighter Safety/Accountability Over 50% of Sigourney Fire/ Rescue has gone on and obtained their Firefighter 2 endorsement.
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tempts at passing a written test and scoring a minimum of 70%. A. Fire attack in below grade fire situations B. Fire attack in above grade situations. C. Auto Extrication techniques D. Building Inspections E. Checking for common Fire Hazards (Cooking, Electrical, Flammable liquid storage)
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Members of the Richland Fire Department are (front row, from left to right): Derek Sobaski, Gary Neel, Carl Cavner, John Capps, Matt Weaver, and Tony Martin. Back row: Mitch Ehrenfelt, David Long, Brian Ulin, Jordan Write, Scott Steen, Ron Long, Lee Cobb, and Darin Wiggens. Not pictured: Robert Lathrup, Leo Young, Andy Dyer, Wyatt Cope, and Curtis Reighard.
Richland Fire Department The Richland Fire Department consists of 19 Volunteer Firefighters. They respond to 75 calls a year, 25 being fire calls and 50
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Front row left to right: Mike Armstrong, Travis Acord, Chris Terrell, Jeremy Bolinger, and Terry Burger. Back row: Jeff Landers, Marty Scholtus, Roger Thomas, Andy Thomas, Michael MacCready, Curtis Maxwell, Terry Fogle, and Danny Van Patten. Not Pictured: Austin Tuttle.
What Cheer Volunteer Fire Department The What Cheer Volunteer Fire Department consists of 14 members and QRS consists of 4 members. Chief is Jeremy Bolinger, 1st Assistant is Chris Terrell, 2ndAssistant is Travis Acord Training officer, and
secretary is Michael Armstrong. They average 130 medical calls and 45 fire calls annually covering Keokuk County and parts of Mahaska county. Fundraisers include two break-
fasts–one the last Sunday in March and one the last Saturday in October.
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Members of the Hedrick Fire Department are (from left to right): Brad Stevens, Ross Wright, Justin Harvey, Fire Chief Steve Copeland, Shawn McBeth, Brandon Petren, Jeremy Greiner, and Craig Copeland. Not pictured: Matt Lanman, Rob Reynolds, Glenn Sackett, Chris Clubb, and Cory Frye.
Hedrick Fire Department The Hedrick Fire Department consists of 15 members and is currently looking for some new volunteers. A full roster is 21 Firefighters. Steve Copeland is the Fire Chief with Rob Reynolds as Asst. Chief. They run around 45 calls per year. Hedrick QRS runs separate from the fire department. Members go to numerous trainings yearly. For example: Indian Hills Fire School, Hazmat, vehicle extracation, grain bin rescue, and several in house and mutual department trainings. Events sponsored: a cruise night yearly at Hedrick BBQ days and serve pork sandwiches. Also help with the Bras For a Cause.
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A structural fire in the late summer brought six fire departments, including Keswick Fire Department, to respond.
Members of the 2016 Keswick Fire Department are (from left to right): Taylor Bair, Jim Hoylman, Ethan Bair, Ron Collins, Pat Clubb, Jeremiah Hoylman, Justin Leer, Kyle Leer, Fire Chief Larry Bair, Zachary Strohman, and Kevin Collins. Not pictured: Chris Bair, Matt Collins, Daniel Collins, Derek Hall, Tom Sieren, and Blake Johnston.
Keswick Volunteer Fire Department The Keswick Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in 1958 and consists of 17 mem-
bers. They average 32 rescue calls and 13 fire calls yearly.
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How often do smoke alarms need to be replaced? A national survey shows most Americans don’t know. Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, 2016, promotes the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years How often should the smoke alarms in your home be replaced? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. A national survey conducted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that nine out of 10 Americans don’t know how often smoke alarms need to be replaced. The correct answer: every 10 years. As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week, NFPA is promoting this year’s campaign theme, “Don’t Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” to better educate the public about this potentially life-saving message. “While the public generally knows that smoke alarms play an important role in home fire safety, some smoke alarm messages are not as well understood,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy for NFPA. “Not knowing how often smoke alarms need to be replaced - or that they even have an expiration date - are among them.” According to Carli, that lack of awareness means some U.S. homes may have smoke alarms that have outlasted their full functionality, putting people at increased risk in the event of a home fire. NFPA statistics show that three out of five U.S. home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working alarms. Key Survey Findings: Half of Americans (50 percent) have three or more smoke alarms in their current home Almost one in five Americans who have smoke alarms (19 per-
cent) say the oldest smoke alarm they currently have in their home is 10+ years old. Nearly one in five Americans who have smoke alarms (18 percent) are not at all sure how old the oldest smoke alarm they currently have in their home is When asked how often they should replace smoke alarms, nine in 10 Americans (90 percent) did not select the correct answer, which is once every 10 years “Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by half,” said Carli. “That’s why it’s so important to make sure they’re working properly.” A smoke alarm’s age can be determined by looking on the back or side of the smoke alarm, where the date of manufacture can be found. Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase or installation). In addition, smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries should be replaced when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low. Fire departments throughout the U.S. and Canada play a key role in making Fire Prevention Week an annual success by implementing the campaign in their communities; departments throughout North America will be hosting open houses and other local events throughout the week of October 9-15. For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, visit www.firepreventionweek.org.
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Members of the Jackson Township Fire Department are (from left to right): Chief Nathan Wiggins, Harold Chiddik, Doug Kopsieker, Robert Molkenthin, David Silvers, and Scott Leathers. Not pictured: Assistant Chief Mike Silvers (currently serving in Germany) Chuck Yeoman, and Troy Conger.
Jackson Township Fire Department The Jackson Township Fire Department is comprised of nine Firemen on staff. On average, the department gets 14 fire calls a year, and does not have a QRS. Firemen go through all standard NFPA training requirements, HAZMAT, Grain Bin Rescue, and Farm Equipment Rescue. They offer controlled burns of CRP and grass areas to all area land owners. The department helps homeowners with fire hazard awareness, smoke detector and fire extinguisher checks. They also inspect fireplaces and wood stoves for the public. The department was reorganized in 1997 under the township trusties. A new station was built in 2000. The trusties purchased/built a new
Sterling tanker/pumper truck in 2002, with all local money. With 3500 gallons of water available, it was the first large capacity tanker in the county. In 2004, Jackson Township Fire was awarded a grant for new bunker gear and SCBAs. In 2012, they also received another grant for a new mid ship pumper
truck, and a 2014 grant for air compressor and cascade system for SCBA breathing air. Events sponsored: Jackson Township Fire Department has sponsored the Skunk River Stampede 5K/1 Mile run/walk for 9 years now, held in August each year. They also have a breakfast each spring.
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