RE: 2541

I just got off the phone with Clatsop Electric.  Nick will be by sometime today to take a look at the circuit that keeps popping it’s breaker.  We’ll approach this systematically starting with the circuit and breaker as there have two different trucks parked in the same bay and using power from the same circuit with the same outcome.  We want to make sure there is nothing haywire with the circuit and/or breaker.

 

Thanks,

Ted

 

From: Wade Mathews
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Subject: 2541

 

2541’s auxillary air compressor to keep the brakes charged up was running this morning which brings up a few issues. The brakes should not be draining air and as far as I know from years ago that compressor does not pump air and will run till it burns up and I thought shops disconnected it. Also the cord reel for 2541’s breaker was popped again and needs to be looked at.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

2541

2541’s auxillary air compressor to keep the brakes charged up was running this morning which brings up a few issues. The brakes should not be draining air and as far as I know from years ago that compressor does not pump air and will run till it burns up and I thought shops disconnected it. Also the cord reel for 2541’s breaker was popped again and needs to be looked at.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

2523 Right front steer axle wheel

Hello Ken,

 

Please see the attached picture displaying the front right steer axle shaft at the u-joint of 2523.  The axle is not leaking very much oil right now but it leaks enough to coat your finger after wiping the axle/seal area.  There are no puddles of oil on the floor.  Thanks Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

 

Hydrant Gate Movement

Hello All,

 

The hydrant gate from 2522 has been moved to 2523.  The hydrant gate from 2523 is now located on 2522.

 

Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

Fire extinguisher & 2541

Hello All,

 

The fire extinguisher has been placed back onto 2522.

 

2541 is now back in service.  PW Shops replaced the left front wheel seal and brake shoes plus adjusted all of the brakes.  The chrome wheel caps will not fit over the new wheel window kit covers for the wheel bearings. 

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

RE: ABC 20lbs fire extinguisher from 2541

The extinguisher has been picked up by Columbia Fire & Safety.

 

Paul Gascoigne

Interim Deputy Chief

Astoria Fire Department

503-325-2345 Ext. 2523

 

From: Ted Ames
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 9:13 AM
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Subject: RE: ABC 20lbs fire extinguisher from 2541

 

Received.  Thank you.  What is past practice?  Would it be a bit quicker to send Beau out to Columbia Fire & Safety with the extinguisher rather than waiting for them to come pick it up?

 

Just a thought.

 

Ted

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:53 AM
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Subject: ABC 20lbs fire extinguisher from 2541

 

Hello All,

 

This morning during daily checks the ABC 20lbs fire extinguishers gauge was in the red zone.  Columbia Fire Extinguisher has been called to pick up the extinguisher for repairs.  For now we have removed the ABC extinguisher from 2522 while it is out of service at PW shops and placed it on 2541.   

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

RE: ABC 20lbs fire extinguisher from 2541

Received.  Thank you.  What is past practice?  Would it be a bit quicker to send Beau out to Columbia Fire & Safety with the extinguisher rather than waiting for them to come pick it up?

 

Just a thought.

 

Ted

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:53 AM
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Subject: ABC 20lbs fire extinguisher from 2541

 

Hello All,

 

This morning during daily checks the ABC 20lbs fire extinguishers gauge was in the red zone.  Columbia Fire Extinguisher has been called to pick up the extinguisher for repairs.  For now we have removed the ABC extinguisher from 2522 while it is out of service at PW shops and placed it on 2541.   

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

ABC 20lbs fire extinguisher from 2541

Hello All,

 

This morning during daily checks the ABC 20lbs fire extinguishers gauge was in the red zone.  Columbia Fire Extinguisher has been called to pick up the extinguisher for repairs.  For now we have removed the ABC extinguisher from 2522 while it is out of service at PW shops and placed it on 2541.   

 

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

FW: Rubber Mallets

 

 

From: Thomas Jaworski
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:45 PM
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Subject: Rubber Mallets

 

HEY EVERYBODY,

 

You will find a slight change in the engineers compartment on all three of the following apparati 2522, 2523, and 2541. Instead of finding a rubber mallet, you will now find a high quality, yellow handled Dead Blow Hammer.

 

Thank you,

 

Tom

Hydrants out of service

The following hydrants are out of service till further notice

 

7^th/Commercial

8^th/Bond

9^th/Commercial

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

RE: 1999 International Hazmat Tractor

Yes. AB

 

From: Ted Ames
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:36 AM
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Subject: RE: 1999 International Hazmat Tractor

 

Thanks Aaron.  Did the described repairs fix the problem?

 

Thanks,

Ted

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:34 AM
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Subject: 1999 International Hazmat Tractor

 

Hello All,

 

Yesterday during daily vehicle checks C-shift found the 1999 International Hazmat Tractor running rough and the engine missing.  PW shops replaced the fuel filter and tightened up an injector line that was loose.  The vehicle has been returned to service.  AB

 

Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

RE: 2522 Side mirror

Thanks Mark…..very much appreciated.

Ted

 

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Subject: 2522 Side mirror

 

Team

The small side mirror on the driver’s side of 2522 as been replaced.

Mark

2522 Side mirror

Team

The small side mirror on the driver’s side of 2522 as been replaced.

Mark

RE: 1999 International Hazmat Tractor

Thanks Aaron.  Did the described repairs fix the problem?

 

Thanks,

Ted

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:34 AM
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Subject: 1999 International Hazmat Tractor

 

Hello All,

 

Yesterday during daily vehicle checks C-shift found the 1999 International Hazmat Tractor running rough and the engine missing.  PW shops replaced the fuel filter and tightened up an injector line that was loose.  The vehicle has been returned to service.  AB

 

Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

1999 International Hazmat Tractor

Hello All,

 

Yesterday during daily vehicle checks C-shift found the 1999 International Hazmat Tractor running rough and the engine missing.  PW shops replaced the fuel filter and tightened up an injector line that was loose.  The vehicle has been returned to service.  AB

 

Aaron Bielemeier

 

 

Hydrant out

The hydrant at 11^th/Irving is out till further notice.

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

RE:

Thank you very much Wade and C-Shift.

 

Ted

 

From: Wade Mathews
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:56 PM
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Subject:

 

·         We went out this morning and took a look at the sewer overflow project at 8^th/Commercial. We got in touch in the supervisor of the project to find out what is the plan for the day. The road is tore up on the corner of Commercial at the corner of the post office and around the corner going north on 8^th. Both of these are only a part of the block. We have placed red tape on the map board showing where there is NO accessibility. We are supposed to be on a list of the construction plan, so we will see. I have included a copy of the business cards of the main supervisor of the project and the city

contact

·         We have added a small can of WD40 and a wire brush. My intention was to use this on Supra or Knox boxes. I have seen many where the loose rust could be knock off and sprayed with WD40 to make it work better.

·         All the engines now have an updated Lewis & Clark RFPD map.

·         The emergency lights that were previously not working on the hazmat Suburban are now working. It seemed to be the flasher needed some adjusting.

 

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

RE: Safety item addressed

Thank you Aaron.

 

From: Aaron Bielemeier
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 2:18 PM
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Subject: Safety item addressed

 

Hello All,

 

A strap has been added to the TV and rolling cart located at station 25A. 

 

Aaron Bielemeier

 

Safety item addressed

Hello All,

 

A strap has been added to the TV and rolling cart located at station 25A. 

 

Aaron Bielemeier

 

RE:

Thank you Wade, good job.

 

Paul Gascoigne

Interim Deputy Chief

Astoria Fire Department

503-325-2345 Ext. 2523

 

From: Wade Mathews
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:56 PM
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Subject:

 

·         We went out this morning and took a look at the sewer overflow project at 8^th/Commercial. We got in touch in the supervisor of the project to find out what is the plan for the day. The road is tore up on the corner of Commercial at the corner of the post office and around the corner going north on 8^th. Both of these are only a part of the block. We have placed red tape on the map board showing where there is NO accessibility. We are supposed to be on a list of the construction plan, so we will see. I have included a copy of the business cards of the main supervisor of the project and the city

contact

·         We have added a small can of WD40 and a wire brush. My intention was to use this on Supra or Knox boxes. I have seen many where the loose rust could be knock off and sprayed with WD40 to make it work better.

·         All the engines now have an updated Lewis & Clark RFPD map.

·         The emergency lights that were previously not working on the hazmat Suburban are now working. It seemed to be the flasher needed some adjusting.

 

 

Wade L. Mathews

 

·         We went out this morning and took a look at the sewer overflow project at 8^th/Commercial. We got in touch in the supervisor of the project to find out what is the plan for the day. The road is tore up on the corner of Commercial at the corner of the post office and around the corner going north on 8^th. Both of these are only a part of the block. We have placed red tape on the map board showing where there is NO accessibility. We are supposed to be on a list of the construction plan, so we will see. I have included a copy of the business cards of the main supervisor of the project and the city

contact

·         We have added a small can of WD40 and a wire brush. My intention was to use this on Supra or Knox boxes. I have seen many where the loose rust could be knock off and sprayed with WD40 to make it work better.

·         All the engines now have an updated Lewis & Clark RFPD map.

·         The emergency lights that were previously not working on the hazmat Suburban are now working. It seemed to be the flasher needed some adjusting.

 

 

Wade L. Mathews