Bullex Extinguisher Prop OOS

Hey Team,

 

The Bullex Extinguisher prop is out of service (again).  We used the Bullex today at Astoria Pointe and the prop worked fine for a good portion of the class.  Towards the end of the class it was unable to produce fire from the prop.  We kept getting an error message that read “over current”.  We were unsuccessful in trouble shooting the prop during the class.  We will follow up with this issue on Friday June 8^th and perform detailed trouble shooting with Bullex tech support. 

Cylinder Marking System

Hey Team,

 

I’m in the process of labeling our SCBA cylinders.  Currently only cylinders in Scott Paks on 2541 have the reflective Astoria Fire Department Logo.  My plan is label all of our cylinders this way.  This will enable us to easily identify Astoria Fire Department personnel on the fire ground.  This will also prevent future opportunities when operating with other departments with similar Scott Paks. 

 

New AC Hotsticks

Hey Team,

 

We have finally received our 2 new AC Hotsticks!  There is a training DVD that came with the new AC Hotsticks.  There is a copy of the training DVD outside the Lieutenant’s office if you would like to brush up on your AC Hotstick skills.  I will be providing Deputy Chief/Training Officer Straily with a copy of this training DVD along with the owner’s manual.  If you are unfamiliar with the AC Hotstick I strongly encourage you to watch the training DVD and practice using this piece of equipment.  The AC Hotstick is a great tool, when operated properly It can save lives and prevent injury.  The new AC Hotsticks have been place on 2541 and 2523.

 

2541 the AC Hotstick has been placed in the cab underneath the glove box.  (If anyone has a better idea on storage location please let me know) 

 

 

2523 the AC Hotstick has been placed on shelf one of compartment 5.  (If anyone has a better idea on storage location please let me know)

 

 

REMEMBER:  Treat every downed line as though it were live.

 

 

New Delee Suction Device

Hello All,

The Obstetrics kits on 2522 and 2541 now have two Delee suction devices 10Fr and 8Fr.  These devices are used to suction the airway of an infant just after delivery.  I will be adding the devices to our other obstetrics kits in the near future.  These devices are listed in our standing orders.  If you would like to see one of the devices I have ordered extra in the EMS cabinet, but please do not throw it away.   Thanks Aaron B     

2522's ALS/BLS and Airway kit changes

Hello All,

Today we have moved the airway supplies from the Orange ALS/BLS bag to the Green Airway bag on 2522.  The Orange ALS/BLS bag still has a pocket mask in the top flap but all other airway supplies have been moved to the Green Airway Kit.  You may want to take a little time to get familiar with these changes; the Orange bag is a bit lighter now.  If you find something that I missed please let me know or make the change if it isn’t too much trouble.  Thanks Aaron B       

Orange ALS/BLS kit changes:

1. Removal of the Yellow Pulse Oximeter unit from the right side pocket.
2. Moved 4X4’s to the main compartment with the other bandages.
3. Moved hot & cold packs to the back rear compartment
4. Moved the new tourniquet tool to the back rear compartment
5. Removed the Precision BGL meter
6. Moved the tape to the main compartment
7. Moved one trauma shear to back rear compartment   

Green Airway kit added items:

Front pocket with Infant/Child BVM added items:

Mask Nebulizer with two Xopenex & one Ipratropium

Hand held pipe Nebulizer with two Xopenex & one Ipratropium

Middle main compartment added items:

Pediatric CO2 detector

Adult CO2 detector

CAPNO2 mask

Pediatric Non-rebreather

Back pocket with V-Vac Suction unit added items:

Intubation kit

Combi -Tube Kit

Surgical Lubricant

Adult tube holder

Pediatric tube holder  

Suction Adapter for BVM

Aaron Bielemeier

Firefighter EMT-Intermediate

 

2523 Air connection

I am told that the MANUAL air connection has been extended on 2523 which makes it easier to disconnect.  Special thanks to Zack for tightening the leaky air connections on the pipe assembly.  Thank you.

2541 Airway kit changes

Hello All,

 

Today we have moved the airway supplies from the Orange ALS/BLS bag to the Green Airway bag.  The Orange ALS/BLS bag still has a pocket mask in the top flap but all other airway supplies have been moved to the Green Airway Kit.  You may want to take a little time to get familiar with these changes; the Orange bag is a bit lighter now.  If you find something that I missed please let me know or make the change if it isn’t too much trouble.  Thanks Aaron B       

 

Green Airway kit added items:

 

Front pocket with Infant/Child BVM added items:

Mask Nebulizer with two Xopenex & one Ipratropium

Hand held pipe Nebulizer with two Xopenex & one Ipratropium

 

Middle main compartment added items:

Pediatric CO2 detector

Adult CO2 detector

 

Back pocket with V-Vac Suction unit added items:

Intubation kit

Combi -Tube Kit

Surgical Lubricant

Adult tube holder

Pediatric tube holder  

Suction Adapter for BVM

 

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