Re: Bluetooth Headset

Thank you Justin.

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On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:22 AM, "Justin Stennick" <jstennick@daywireless.com> wrote:

I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you. I just checked on the status of the order for your chargers for the Firecom headset. They are due to arrive 3/6/13. If you have any questions please feel free to let me know.

 

Justin Stennick

Journeyman Installer

Longview Day Wireless Shop 1101

360-423-3690 Office

360-425-8350 Fax

360-957-4003 Cell

jstennick@daywireless.com

 

2522 Portable Light

The portable light on 2522 has been moved to the engineer’s compartment. This should provide it with a safer environment.

Mark

2522 Compartment Fan

Team

I removed the fan from the front compartment on the passenger side of 2522. Kevin is ordering us a new one.

Mark

 

RE: Generator lock

Thanks Brett!

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: Brett Bishop
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 7:26 PM
To: AFD Users; AFD Blog
Subject: Generator lock

Team AFD,

Joe from shops furnished us with a padlock that is standard throughout the city generators. The padlock is keyed for a FE1 key (which is the same key that we use to get into the main gate of Public Works). The FE1 key can be found on all of our apparatus with the fuel dura key.

RE: Range hood

Thanks Bob!  Daddy Pete will be very, very happy!

 

Ted

 

From: Bob Johnson
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 3:19 PM
To: Peter Curzon; B (bjohnson53.history@blogger.com); Aaron Bielemeier; Bob Johnson; Brett Bishop; Jake Rummell; Mark Truax; Paul Gascoigne; Robert Weidman; Ted Ames; Tara Constantine; Terry Corbit; Thomas Jaworski; Wade Mathews
Subject: Range hood

 

A white range hood with a working fan has been ordered.  It should be delivered here in a week or so.  The 3x9 rectangular vents are more expensive than the 7 inch round style.  Of course we had a rectangular one.  Good bye 1970’s day care.  Hello 1950’s basic white.

Range hood

A white range hood with a working fan has been ordered.  It should be delivered here in a week or so.  The 3x9 rectangular vents are more expensive than the 7 inch round style.  Of course we had a rectangular one.  Good bye 1970’s day care.  Hello 1950’s basic white.

Generator lock

Sent from my iPhoneTeam AFD,

Joe from shops furnished us with a padlock that is standard throughout the city generators. The padlock is keyed for a FE1 key (which is the same key that we use to get into the main gate of Public Works). The FE1 key can be found on all of our apparatus with the fuel dura key.

2522 Back in Service

Hello All,

 

2522 is back in service.  PW shops replace the valve for crosslay #1 and two of the foam check valves.  PW was advised of the continued clunk noise that is still occurring when turning corners.  Thanks AB

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

Fire com headset

Hi Tony,

The end has done ripped out of the cord on our wireless fire com headset....again. Justin has replaced this before. Could someone swing by when they are visiting town? Another option would be to send us some extras and our friends at public works could probably fix it next time. I don't have Justin e mail address on my IPad. Thank you.

RE: Rad 57 moitor

Thanks Rob.

 

From: Robert Weidman
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 11:16 AM
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Subject: Rad 57 moitor

 

Hi Gang,

The Masimo Rad 57 SpO2 monitor has been fixed, returned, and placed back in service on 2522. The report indicates that the unit had corrupt software, and that the battery contact was corroded. The finger SpO2 monitor has been placed back on 2566.

 

Thanks,

Rob

Rad 57 moitor

Hi Gang,

The Masimo Rad 57 SpO2 monitor has been fixed, returned, and placed back in service on 2522. The report indicates that the unit had corrupt software, and that the battery contact was corroded. The finger SpO2 monitor has been placed back on 2566.

 

Thanks,

Rob

Firecom headsets

We are down one headset on 2523 while three of them are away being repaired.

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Ladder rung on 2541

Hello everyone, and Mr. Nelson,

I found that the rubber that is wrapped around the 5^th and 6^th  rungs from the tip of the aerial ladder on 2541 is old/cracking/falling off. One of the metal clips that holds the rubber in place also fell off when I stepped on the rung. If anyone needs a better description, or needs me to show them where the rungs are, please let me know.

 

 

Thanks,

Rob

RE: Clean pan for 2522

Thank you Aaron.

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 3:34 PM
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Subject: Clean pan for 2522

 

Hello All

 

A new clean out pan has been placed back onto 2522.  Also 5 bags of oil absorbent have been added in the loft.   Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

Clean pan for 2522

Hello All

 

A new clean out pan has been placed back onto 2522.  Also 5 bags of oil absorbent have been added in the loft.   Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

RE: 2522 to shops

Thank you Brett.

 

From: Brett Bishop
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 2:59 PM
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Subject: 2522 to shops

 

Team AFD,

 

APW Shops would like 2522 Wednesday February 20^th as close to 0800 as possible.  While at shops they will be replacing the check valves for both Tanks A and B on the foam system.  They also have been notified of the leaky valve on crosslay #1 and plan to rebuild the valve.  They will be performing annual service and looking into replacing the missing knob for the 2 ½” intake drain as well.  If you have any questions please let me know.   

2522 to shops

Team AFD,

 

APW Shops would like 2522 Wednesday February 20^th as close to 0800 as possible.  While at shops they will be replacing the check valves for both Tanks A and B on the foam system.  They also have been notified of the leaky valve on crosslay #1 and plan to rebuild the valve.  They will be performing annual service and looking into replacing the missing knob for the 2 ½” intake drain as well.  If you have any questions please let me know.   

RE: Lock for Emergency Generator Gate

Thank you Aaron.

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 1:36 PM
To: abielemeier.astoriafr@blogger.com; Aaron Bielemeier; Aaron Smith; Avery Petersen (averyator@hotmail.com); Barry Rubus - Outside (rbarrynjenine@aol.com); Beausantjer@gmail.com; Bob Johnson; Brandon Knight (knight.brandon@hotmail.com); Brett Bishop; cavett81@gmail.com; Derrick Snow (dsnow808@gmail.com); Dorothy Davidson; Jake Rummell; Mark Truax; Paul Gascoigne; Robert Weidman; Ted Ames; Tara Constantine; Terry Corbit; Thomas Jaworski; Wade Mathews
Cc: Boaz McMahan; Ken C. Nelson
Subject: Lock for Emergency Generator Gate

 

Hello All,

C-shift has installed a new lock to the Emergency Generator’s gate.  The key is located with the other generator keys in the boiler room hanging on the west wall.  The other key is located on the key board in the LT’s office.  Aaron B

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

 

 

Lock for Emergency Generator Gate

Hello All,

C-shift has installed a new lock to the Emergency Generator’s gate.  The key is located with the other generator keys in the boiler room hanging on the west wall.  The other key is located on the key board in the LT’s office.  Aaron B

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

 

RE: EMS Short Forms

Thanks Brett.  Speaking from a personal & operational view point, I find the EMS short form you’ve attached to be much easier to understand use.  As time moves forward, I may suggest a change or two at the most for the next gyration however, my vote would be to migrate back to a more easily used form such as the “new, old EMS short form” you sent.

 

Thanks,

Ted

 

From: Brett Bishop
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 5:30 PM
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Subject: EMS Short Forms

 

Team AFD,

 

I have finally received the final draft of our new, old EMS Short forms.  I will be replacing the McKenzie Fire and Rescue forms that are currently on our apparatus.  My plan is to implement the old short form back into circulation on somewhat of a trial basis to jog everyone’s memory of what changes they would like to see.  I have attached a copy of the form itself if you would like to familiarize yourself with this form.  If you have any questions please let me know.

 

 

RE: Headset from 2522

Thank you.

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:27 AM
To: abielemeier.astoriafr@blogger.com; Aaron Bielemeier; Aaron Smith; Avery Petersen (averyator@hotmail.com); Barry Rubus - Outside (rbarrynjenine@aol.com); Beausantjer@gmail.com; Bob Johnson; Brandon Knight (knight.brandon@hotmail.com); Brett Bishop; cavett81@gmail.com; Derrick Snow (dsnow808@gmail.com); Dorothy Davidson; Jake Rummell; Mark Truax; Paul Gascoigne; Robert Weidman; Ted Ames; Tara Constantine; Terry Corbit; Thomas Jaworski; Wade Mathews
Subject: Headset from 2522

 

Hello All,

 

One of 2522’s rear back seat firecom headsets was found to have a broken microphone.  C-shift removed the headset from 2522 and notified D/E Rummell about the issue this morning at shift change.  D/R Rummell said he will get it fixed.      

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

 

Headset from 2522

Hello All,

 

One of 2522’s rear back seat firecom headsets was found to have a broken microphone.  C-shift removed the headset from 2522 and notified D/E Rummell about the issue this morning at shift change.  D/R Rummell said he will get it fixed.      

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

EMS Short Forms

Team AFD,

 

I have finally received the final draft of our new, old EMS Short forms.  I will be replacing the McKenzie Fire and Rescue forms that are currently on our apparatus.  My plan is to implement the old short form back into circulation on somewhat of a trial basis to jog everyone’s memory of what changes they would like to see.  I have attached a copy of the form itself if you would like to familiarize yourself with this form.  If you have any questions please let me know.

 

RE: Additional The SOF(r) Tactical Tourniquet added

Has time been donated at an EMS drill to show all AFD EMS personnel how to apply/use one of these tourniquets?  For some reason I can’t believe the EMS continuing education training currently being presented at CCC has even come close to touching on the subject of applying Tactical Tourniquets resulting from the experience learned in recent overseas trauma cases involving extreme wounds to military personnel.  We need to make sure that ALL AFD personnel are familiar with, and know how and when to use these new Tactical Tourniquets.  Some of us who grew up being preached to by every flavor of pseudo EMS Instructor that tourniquets are taboo may not realize they are coming back in “vogue” and can be used in CERTAIN applications; and are actually included in the scope of practice now.  It is nice to be able to view a website with instructions for use, but nothing takes the place of actually utilizing hands-on motor skills as practice.

 

Also, I could have used an Obese BP Cuff this morning on the EMS call at 1509 Franklin Avenue.

 

Thanks.  Ted   

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:42 PM
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Subject: Additional The SOF(r) Tactical Tourniquet added

 

Hello All,

 

There are now Tactical Tourniquets on 2541 and 2523 located in the ALS/BLS bag rear compartment.   The following link has instructional videos for use. https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/store/Products_Detail.php?ProductID=1

 

Also we have added a large adult BP Cuff to 2523’s ALS/BLS bag.

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

 

 

Additional The SOF(r) Tactical Tourniquet added

Hello All,

 

There are now Tactical Tourniquets on 2541 and 2523 located in the ALS/BLS bag rear compartment.   The following link has instructional videos for use. https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/store/Products_Detail.php?ProductID=1

 

Also we have added a large adult BP Cuff to 2523’s ALS/BLS bag.

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

 

RE: 2522 Foam system

Thanks Aaron.

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 9:23 AM
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Subject: 2522 Foam system

 

Hello All,

 

Following up with 2522’s foam system problem, C-shift this morning tested the foam system and found that foam can still be generated.  PW shops came by and will be ordering parts to repair the problem.  For now 2522 will pump foam as normal, it would be best to leave the selector valve in the flush position when foam is not being generated.  Thanks Aaron B

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

2522 Foam system

Hello All,

 

Following up with 2522’s foam system problem, C-shift this morning tested the foam system and found that foam can still be generated.  PW shops came by and will be ordering parts to repair the problem.  For now 2522 will pump foam as normal, it would be best to leave the selector valve in the flush position when foam is not being generated.  Thanks Aaron B

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

2522 ITX

While taking the ITX monitor off the sampling pump I broke the clip that holds them together. The monitor appears to still be functional. I will work on getting repaired when I get back from my 4 days off.

Mark

Extinguishers

The extinguishers in the hall and by the shop have been sent back to Columbia fire. Upon first Monday inspection it was noted that they were under pressured.

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RE: Stabilization straps

Thanks Wade.  Maybe a quick familiarization session for all personnel throughout the next week would be a good thing.  Just something to think about.

 

Ted

 

From: Wade Mathews
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 11:25 AM
To: wmathews1.blaze@blogger.com; Aaron Bielemeier; Aaron Smith; Avery Petersen (averyator@hotmail.com); Barry Rubus - Outside (rbarrynjenine@aol.com); Beausantjer@gmail.com; Bob Johnson; Brandon Knight (knight.brandon@hotmail.com); Brett Bishop; cavett81@gmail.com; Derrick Snow (dsnow808@gmail.com); Dorothy Davidson; Jake Rummell; Mark Truax; Paul Gascoigne; Robert Weidman; Ted Ames; Tara Constantine; Terry Corbit; Thomas Jaworski; Wade Mathews
Subject: Stabilization straps

 

 

Three new ratchet straps have come in and are located by the cribbing at the base of the loft stairs. These were purchased from the extrication grant and the thought behind them was to be used for initial stabilization of a vehicle. Please get familiar with them and how to put the ratchet end and the strap together.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

RE: New BGL meters

Thanks Aaron.

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 12:06 PM
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Subject: New BGL meters

 

Hello All,

 

We have switched out the Accu-Chek BGL meters for new Abbott’s Freestyle meters.  Please see the attached pictures of the meters and strips.  Each strip is individually wrapped which lessen the chance of contamination.  The meters due require calibration when switching to a new lot of strips, all of the new meters are calibrated to the current lot of strips.  The procedure for obtaining a BGL is the same as the Accu-Chek, but the foil wrapping must be removed prior to inserting the strip.  If you have any questions please let me know.  AB     

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

New BGL meters

Hello All,

 

We have switched out the Accu-Chek BGL meters for new Abbott’s Freestyle meters.  Please see the attached pictures of the meters and strips.  Each strip is individually wrapped which lessen the chance of contamination.  The meters due require calibration when switching to a new lot of strips, all of the new meters are calibrated to the current lot of strips.  The procedure for obtaining a BGL is the same as the Accu-Chek, but the foil wrapping must be removed prior to inserting the strip.  If you have any questions please let me know.  AB     

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

Stabilization straps

 

Three new ratchet straps have come in and are located by the cribbing at the base of the loft stairs. These were purchased from the extrication grant and the thought behind them was to be used for initial stabilization of a vehicle. Please get familiar with them and how to put the ratchet end and the strap together.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

2522 Back in service from valve repair

Hello All,

 

2522 is back in service.  PW shops replaced the tank to pump valve.  C-shift re-filled the water tank and inspected the inlet from the tank to the pump for any leaks.  No leaks were visible, 2522 was returned to service.    

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

Re: Cribbing straps

Thanks Wade & crew!

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On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:10 PM, "Wade Mathews" <wmathews@astoria.or.us> wrote:

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The 4 cribbing straps came in and I placed them around the 4 x 4's. They are all over by the stairs leading to the loft above the weight room.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

Cribbing straps

 

The 4 cribbing straps came in and I placed them around the 4 x 4’s. They are all over by the stairs leading to the loft above the weight room.

 

Wade L. Mathews