2521

Shops has asked for 2521 @ 0800 on 08/31/2012. B-shift has already delivered it to them this afternoon. In case anybody goes looking for it, that is where it is.

 

Terry

The wireless headset on 2522 seems to be kaput aga...

The wireless headset on 2522 seems to be kaput again. 3 amp fuse looked fine. Sigh.

 

 

·         In the boiler room on the west wall the orange cord needs to be plugged in every night at dark and unplugged every morning we wake up. This is for the training/security lights for the south parking lot.

·         2522 now has 800 feet of 5 inch hose again.

·         2523’s foam and CAFS system is not in service. Shops found check valves that were bad that kept back flowing foam into the water tank and air into the #1 CAFS crosslay. Shops is working on getting parts for this and will install a flush valve for the foam system. It should have had one to begin with.

New electrical cords are on order.

Hello All,

 

New electrical cords are on order and should be arriving in ten days from today.  New parts will be on order today for the 025 Stihl chain saw in the tool room marked Out of Service.  Thanks  AB

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

ASTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT

555 30th Street

Astoria, Or 97103

Phone: 503-325-2345 Ext: 6006

Fax: 503-325-2346

E-Mail: abielemeier@astoria.or.us

 

2523

2523 keeps getting foam in the water tank and the #1 CAFS crosslay keeps filling with air. Shops has been notified.

Wade Mathews

2522

2522 is short 100 feet of 5 inch supply hose. I am ordering more.

Wade Mathews

Station 2 door

Door #1 at Station 2 has been fixed and is back in service.  One of the sensor eyes had been bumped and was out of alignment.

 

Paul

 

Re: Passport tags for Barry Rubus?

I went looking for them a couple weeks ago and was unable to find the old ones. New ones have been ordered already. 

Paul

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On Aug 22, 2012, at 9:14 PM, "Bob Johnson" <bjohnson@astoria.or.us> wrote:

Does anyone know if we have passport tags stashed away for Barry?  If not we need to get him some.  Thank you.

Passport tags for Barry Rubus?

Does anyone know if we have passport tags stashed away for Barry?  If not we need to get him some.  Thank you.

Uniontown fire station 301 W. Marine Drive Bay door 1

The motorized bay door opener on Bay door 1 at Station 2 (East side) is not working.  It would not go down electrically.  The mechanism has been disconnected so that the door could be closed manually.  The door is well balanced and can be opened by hand easily.  This door is not locked.  There is power to the outlet that feeds the motorized opener so the problem is with the opener itself.  Coast Garage door was contacted and should be following up.  Jim was not in today but he should receive the message.  If we do not hear back from him in the next day or two a follow up phone call should be made.  Thank you.

Airway bags

Hello,

 

We have continued in the process of making our airway bags as similar as possible in each of our fire apparatus. In the process we have changed the location of a few items. Next time you have a chance, please re-familiarize yourself again with the layout. Both 2522 and 2541 have almost identical green ALS airway bags. 2523 and 2563 (the Durango) Red bags, are arranged in the same fashion as the two green ALS bags, but do not have intubation kits, and are missing a few pediatric items. I have requested that FF Bielemeier order the missing pediatric items.

 

The Red airway bag on 2521 has also been re-arranged, but is a much simpler BLS airway bag  

 

Thank you

Rob

Red spineboard on 2541

A red spine board with pre-attached straps has been placed back on 2541.  In certain aerial rescue scenarios spider straps are too cumbersome.  When this board is used from time to time it needs to be retrieved and placed back on 2541.  Thank you.

Elkhart Rapid Attack Monitor on 2523

Several people have commented recently that the Elkhart portable monitor on 2523 was buried behind the SCBA and fire extinguishers in the right front compartment.  There was some discussion of standardizing with 2522 and attaching it to the working hose in the hose bed.  Upon examination that really isn’t feasible.  It is too high and there isn’t a lot of room to work with.  As an alternative I have moved it on a trial basis.  It is now in the right rear compartment on the slide out tray next to the PPV fan.  Give this a good look.  If you identify a problem with this or have a better solution in mind please let me know.  Thank  you.

Airway kit on 2523

The red airway bag on 2523 has been changed substantially.  The contents and arrangement now closely resemble the newer green airway kits on 2522 and 2541.  The King airways were added to 2523 a few weeks ago.  The top has been marked with a Sharpie.  This kit  is very different than the kit on 2521.  Please take some time to familiarize yourself with it.  I think that we will use our resources for a new large orange bag.  We will probably continue to use this red bag for a while.  Thank you.

BLS EMS kits 2561 & 2571

We have reduced the EMS equipment on 2571 and streamlined it with 2561.  Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with these kits before you need to use one of them.  Thank you.

Basic Advanced Life Support Strategic Action Case

The cached yellow balssac (Basic ALS Strategic Action Case)has been moved from the top of the EMS cabinet and put on 2523.  It’s contents were updated.  Where feasible we are working toward consistency between 2522, 2541, 2523, and the Durango.  We may decide to purchase another large orange kit and green airway bag  in the not so distant future.  Thank you.

 

Spinkler system at Station 25

Hello All,

 

  Today we fixed the automatic sprinkler system at station 25.  The system should be working fine and come on every other day at 06:00hrs and 06:20hrs for 15 minutes each side.  If you find any problems please let me know.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

EMS Supplies

Hello All,

 

  EMS supplies should be delivered tomorrow.  Could A-shift check in the EMS order if possible?  Large gloves will be arriving with this order.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

2541

Hello All

 

2541 is back in service and new parts are on order.  2541 operators you might have to play with the battery on/off switch a little in order to engage the start buttons and starting of the engine but is should start and run.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

RE: Knox Box Forms

I have added elevator box information sheets to the knox box form folder mentioned below.

 

Paul

 

From: Wade Mathews
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 1:49 PM
To: AFD Users; 'wmathews1.blaze@blogger.com'
Subject: Knox Box Forms

 

If anyone should come into Station 25 requesting a Knox Box form, they are in the middle drawer at the front window in Tara’s old office.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

Knox Box Forms

If anyone should come into Station 25 requesting a Knox Box form, they are in the middle drawer at the front window in Tara’s old office.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

RE: 2541

Great thanks Ken.  Aaron Bielemeier

 

From: Ken C. Nelson
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 1:39 PM
To: Aaron Bielemeier
Cc: AFD Users
Subject: RE: 2541

 

We have to get a new battery disconnect switch and when we install it we will put in two new push button start switches  at that time. I replaced three burned connections and cleaned 4 more on the batterys and the ones on the starter looked good. I started it 5 times after cleaning said items And it started each time.. any questions please ask me . thanks, Ken

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 12:25 PM
To: Ken C. Nelson
Cc: abielemeier.astoriafr@blogger.com; Aaron Bielemeier; Aaron Smith; Adam Casillas; Avery Petersen (averyator@hotmail.com); Barry Rubus - Outside (rbarrynjenine@aol.com); Barry Rubus (barry@warrentonkia.net); Bob Johnson; Brett Bishop; Derrick Snow (dsnow808@gmail.com); Dorothy Davidson; Guy Davis (gadavis@live.com); Guy Davis; Jake Rummell; Justin Gauthier (justinastoria6@aol.com); Mark Truax; Peter Curzon; Paul Gascoigne; Robert Weidman; Tara Constantine; Terry Corbit; Thomas Jaworski; Tyler Reece; Wade Mathews
Subject: 2541

 

Hello Ken,

 

  This morning while performing our routine vehicle checks I found where 2541 the quint wouldn’t start.  Upon further manipulation of the ignition switches, buttons and battery switch I was able to get the vehicle started.  I then shut the vehicle down and attempted to restart the engine at which time there was no engine engagement.  I have spoken with you in person on the issue and you are evaluating the 2541 at this time.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

2541

Hello Ken,

 

  This morning while performing our routine vehicle checks I found where 2541 the quint wouldn’t start.  Upon further manipulation of the ignition switches, buttons and battery switch I was able to get the vehicle started.  I then shut the vehicle down and attempted to restart the engine at which time there was no engine engagement.  I have spoken with you in person on the issue and you are evaluating the 2541 at this time.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

ASTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT

555 30th Street

Astoria, Or 97103

Phone: 503-325-2345 Ext: 6006

Fax: 503-325-2346

E-Mail: abielemeier@astoria.or.us

 

EMS Supplies

Hello All,

 

  Just wanted to let you all know that EMS supplies have been ordered.  A set up Pediatric Defib pads should be in next week late.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

FoxFury Nomad scene light

Hey Team,

We received the charger for the FoxFury Nomad battery operated scene light today. We placed it by the rest of the battery chargers in the engine bay. The FoxFury Nomad scene light is currently charging as I type. It appears to flash green when its charging and I assume it will turn solid green when it's fully charged. The charger will be labeled accordingly.

It also came with a vehicle charger. The vehicle charger has been labeled and placed in the glove box on 2522.

2541 Hotstick back in service

Team AFD,

We received our replacement Hotstick and placed it back in service. Thanks to B-shift they noticed that 2541s Hotstick was malfunctioning. I want to personally thank the members of B-shift for the fine work that provide the City of Astoria's Fire Department.

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Motorola XTS 2500 portable radios

I have moved the last bank of Motorola XTS 2500 portable radios from Station 2 to Headquarters.  It didn’t make sense to leave them at Station 2 since 2521 and 2571 are mainly reserve vehicles.  I will send a few Vertex 600 portables down there so that there are a few more radios available should interns respond out of there in the future.  Thank you.

Night time parking

One of the night time dispatchers has asked to park her personal vehicle on the apron in front of Bay 3 (Dispatch trailer) during the night shift.  The lighting is better on the apron and there are not cameras in operation right now.  I have offered the night time use of Apron 4 for parking as well.  In recent days Jeff, Al, and the APD officers have demonstrated that this isn’t much of an issue.  If this presents an unforeseen problem please be sure to take it up with me.  Thank you.  Lt. Johnson

Student tables from the classroom

Sgt. Aydt has asked to use several narrow student tables for a police officer recruiting exam this week at City Hall.  He will pick them up Tuesday, use them in Council Chambers, and return them probably Wednesday.  We have gathered several in the vacant fire chief’s office.  Please leave them for him to find.  Thank you.

Portable toilet pumping truck.

I made a mistake today.  Don’t be dump and let it happen again.  I let the exhaust manifold driven pumper truck inside the bay to service the portable toilet.  Next time he needs to place his truck on the downwind side of the building and extend his hose from outside.  Don’t be nice.  You will regret it.

Airbags on 2523

Ken C. Nelson working under Mark’s careful supervision, or vice versa, have placed the airbags on 2523.  Formal training for a greater numbers of members is still in the works.  The 1000 watt generator and lights have been removed.  The tool box is in the back of the compartment behind the Kodiac devices.  Thank you.

Bullex Fire Extinguisher prop

Hello All,

 

  Our Bullex Fire Extinguisher prop is now back in service.  Today C-shift put the Bullex unit through a series of tests and we had perfect performance.  Thanks Aaron B

FW: INTERNAL FIRE PAGING/SPEAKER

From: Jeff Rusiecki
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 6:20 AM
Subject: INTERNAL FIRE PAGING/SPEAKER

 

Day Wireless moved all the associated equipment from under the Dispatch floor to the phone room. They also installed the antenna on the roof so reception is greatly improved.  People should notice a difference.

Jeff

Station 25 station paging

Found out during the tone test this evening the overhead paging system at station 25 does not work. During demolition the speaker wire must have been cut. Please have a general alarm pager on at all times during the construction.

Wade Mathews

2.5 inch gaskets

I have ordered 20 2.5 inch gaskets. When you are testing hose and it leaks most likely the gasket is bad. I have attached a picture where they are kept in the shop. They are hanging under the south side of the loft.

Wade Mathews

2522 compartment 7 Equipment

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Team AFD,

We have removed the metal stop/slow signs from 2522 and replaced them with two collapsible stop/slow signs located in the orange carrying cases in compartment 7.

We also added the FoxFury Nomad battery operated scene light to compartment 7. We were unable to locate a means to charge this unit. If anyone knows where/how to charge this scene light please let us know.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments on the location placement of these pieces of equipment.

2541 Hot stick

That is allHey gang,
Today we found the hot stick on 2541 not functioning properly. After changing the batteries, and running a series of comparison tests, it has been determined that the hot stick is broken/defective. It has been removed. I will be contacting FF Brett Bishop, and together we will devise a plan to get it replaced, then replace it.

FW: ENG 2523 ECHO chain saw

Hello All,

 

Parts for the Echo QV-8000 located in the tool room are on order.  Thanks Aaron B

 

From: Thomas Jaworski
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:36 PM
To: Aaron Bielemeier
Subject: ENG 2523 ECHO chain saw

 

Hey Aaron,

 

ENG 2523 ECHO chain saw is out of service and is currently not on the engine. This happened during Saturday rig checks, I went to start the saw and after the first pull the cord did not retract. After popping off the casing I could see that the recoil spring was bent. The saw is tagged out and is sitting in station 25’s shop.

 

Tom Jaworski

Weight room TV

Hey Team,

We procured the TV/DVD/VHS from the EOC. We have replaced the TV and DVD player in weight room the new to us EOC TV/DVD/VHS combo.



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