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2017 FIRE DEPARTMENTS
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Ida Grove Fire Department: The Ida Grove Fire Department includes, front from left, Jeremie Reitz, Clint Wellendorf, Tanner Eischen, Don Wunschel, Terry Lovett, Rick Wonder, Josh Van Houten, Davey Claussen, Tim Wilcox, Josh Pierson, Anna Van Dusen and Tyler Anderson. Back row from left, John Jacobson, Mike Porter, Dakota Porter, Dave Nelson, Gerrod Sholty, Brad Lansink, Scott Van Dusen, Patrick Arens, Justin Gross, Ryan Jacobson, Tim Anderson, Trenton Meiners, Josh Blunk, Adam Lansink and Blake Anderson. Bryce Schlender and Devlun Whiteing are also members of the department.
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Battle Creek Fire Department: The Battle Creek Fire Department includes, front row from left, Ed Sohm, Craig Young, assistant chief; Henry Reitz, secretary and DJ Meek, training officer. Middle row from left, Kevin Dausel, captain; Tom Cooper, Brian Bond, Deron Schmidt, chief; Corey Tarr, Chris Lee and Tom Peterson, safety officer. Back row from left, Dylan Schmidt, Lee Wallace, Jay Wingert and Dan Hedberg. Jordan Alm, treasurer; Keith Vermeys, Beau Rogge, Judd Schreiber, Greg Davis, Justin Reitz and Jared Lund are also members of the department.
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701 East Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445
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Arthur Fire Department: Members of the Arthur Fire Department are, from left—assistant chief Chris Schuett, Paul Rydberg; chief Billy Carnine and Matt Rydberg. Back—Jon Rydberg, Dan Gustafson, Jim Porter, assistant foreman Brian Fertig, foreman Ben Auen, Dale Schrauth and Keith Fineran. Secretary Nick Frank is also a member of the department.
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Odebolt Fire Department: The Odebolt Fire Department includes, front from left, Easton Conlon, first captain Nathan Neville, secretary/treasurer Rick Crawford, second lieutenant Colby Hemer, assistant chief Carl Hemer, Terry Sporrer and J.R. Bensley. Back row from left, second captain/second foreman Jace Horsley, Bob Webb, Adam Zlotowski, assistant foreman Colton Carstensen, foreman Austin Neville, Mike Leinbaugh, chief Greg Neville and first lieutenant Joe Andrews. Safety officer Ron Sutton, Ron Sutton Jr., Taylor Bengford, Larry Wilkerson, Amanda Wilkerson, second secretary/treasurer Barry Buehler, Skylar Wareham and Sam Carlson are also members of the fire department.
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Galva Fire Department: Members of the Galva Fire Department are, front from left: Henry Harder, Doug Pauley, Ken Langel, Darrell Wulf (training), Craig Peterson (training), Randy Vogt (chief ), David Thorborg (treasurer), Lucas Schossow, Gaylen Freese (foreman), Pat Friedmann (assistant chief ), Todd Schossow (secretary), Dale Davenport and Mike Pribble. Back from left: Mark Vogt (fire marshal) and Mike Vondrak (president). Ryan Wuebker (training), Tristan Hayden and Rich Gill are also on the fire department.
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Holstein/ambulance service: Members of the Holstein Fire and Ambulance Service are, front from left: Rick Williams, ambulance training; Jeff Volkert, first assistant chief; Mike Schweitzberger, president; Rex Reisdorph, chief; Scott Niemeier, fire training; Jennifer Witzke, vice president; Justin Witzke, treasurer and Terri Georg, ,secretary. Second row: Jodi Johnson; Chelsea Taylor; Robert Shontz, ambulance coordinator; Perry Venteicher; Larry Brandt and Nicole Solares. Back row: Billy Fraser, assistant ambulance coordinator; Andrew Tiefenthaler; Justin Georg, foreman; Jesse Quail; Ted Smith; Steve Waller and Mark Vincent. Other members of the fire/ ambulance service are Ken Niemeier, Randy Taylor (second assistant chief ), Aaron Conover, Travis Pratt, Rodney Regennitter and Kevin Mahlberg.
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Reduce cold-weather fire risk Plenty of things heat up when the temperature drops, including the risk for ire hazards. Fireplaces, stoves, heating systems, candles, and even electric lights are used more often during the winter than any other time of year, so it makes sense that the risk of home ires increases when the mercury drops. The U.S. Fire Administration says 905 people die in winter home ires each year. Cooking is the leading cause of all home ires and contributes to around $2 billion in property loss each year. Understanding potential risks and exercising caution can help homeowners protect themselves, their families and their homes from ire. Cooking Home heating ires peak between the hours of 6 p.m. and
8 p.m., when many people are home preparing dinner. The following steps, courtesy of the American Red Cross, can improve safety in the kitchen and reduce the likelihood of a home ire. • Never leave cooking food unattended, as it can take just seconds for ires to ignite. • Keep anything that can catch ire away from the stove or other appliances that generate heat. • Clean regularly to prevent grease buildup. • Make sure appliances are turned off before leaving the room or going to bed. Heating The National Fire Protection Association warns that heating is the second leading cause of home ires, deaths and injuries in the United States. The NFPA
Homeowners can reduce their risk for home fires in various ways.
offers these safety guidelines. • Install heating appliances according to manufacturers’ instructions or have a professional do the installation. • Fuel-burning equipment needs to vent to the outside. • Never use an oven to heat a home. • Keep anything that can burn away from heating equipment, including portable space heaters. • Clean and inspect heating appliances regularly. • Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. Electric The National Safety Council estimates that between 600 and 1,000 people die each year from electrocution. Electricity also can contribute to home ires. The Energy Education Council offers these safety suggestions. • Never force plugs into outlets. • Check that cords are not frayed or cracked. Do not run cords under carpets or place them in high-traf ic areas. • Use extension cords only on a temporary basis. • Make sure light bulbs are the proper wattage for ixtures. • Install ground fault circuit interrupters in kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, and elsewhere, making sure to test them regularly. • Check periodically for loose wall receptacles and loose wires. Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls. Home ires are no joke and can be prevented with simple safety checks.
Increase home fire safety An average of seven Americans die each week as a result of house ires. Most ires occur in residential buildings between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when occupants are most likely to be asleep. Your irst line of defense is ire preparedness. Here’s ive things you can do to increase your chance of survival in a ire: • Install smoke alarms on every story of your home and outside sleeping areas. Be sure to test them monthly, clean them every six months and replace batteries in spring and fall. Having working ire alarms can cut your chance of dying in a ire in half! • Have a ire escape plan for your family and practice it. A small ire can spread rapidly — you may only have minutes or seconds to escape. When going over the details of your escape plan, check windows and doors to ensure all open easily. Know your local emergency number (911). Never stop to gather belongings or reenter a home after safely outside. • When renovating, consider using ire-rated, noncombustible products. Your choice of insulation, for example, can be vital. Stone wool
insulation, like that produced by Roxul, resists temperatures up to approximately 2,150 F. When directly exposed to ire, it will not off-gas, contribute to toxic smoke or promote lames. Fire-resistant building materials can give you extra time to escape when seconds count. • Purchase a multi-use ire ladder for each bedroom in your home and practice using it. A ire ladder may be your only escape option if lames block critical exits. • Place ire extinguishers on every level of your home, especially in high-risk areas like the kitchen, near ireplaces and in the garage. Use only for small, contained ires that are not spreading rapidly. Know how to operate your extinguisher before an emergency occurs using the PASS method: Pull pin, Aim low, Squeeze lever and Sweep from side to side. The safest option is always to evacuate your home and call for help. Fire prevention measures are a serious matter in every home. Find out how to keep your home and family safe at nfpa.org or improve your ire safety knowledge by visiting the Roxul website.
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