·         2571 is no longer a wildland response vehicle. 2523 will be the wildland/urban interface engine. 2571 was overweight with the pump and tank. The water and equipment in the bed have been removed. It will stay at Station 25 until the tank gets removed on Monday July 16^th. So it needs to be at shops that morning.

 

·         When testing hose this year please include the wildland hose. No one has been testing it in the winter months so we will test it with the other hose. Read the stenciling on the hose to determine the pressure. Most of the yellow is 300 psi. and some of the white is 250 psi.

 

·         2523 needs to be at shops Monday the 16^th to have the onspot canisters and equipment removed so it can be the wildland/urban interface engine.

 

·         We have started using Skytac as of this evening for EMS calls so you may be asked to switch to it.

 

·         The hazmat vehicle keys are now hanging by a hook on the window at the end of the hall by the LT’s office. Please make sure it is checked every morning to see that everything is plugged in and working. The International has been moved down the hill and to the left in the public works yard. The Suburban is in the same spot as before.

 

 

Boiler at Station 25

Hello All,

 

  Per Dale Johnson of P & L Johnson I have turned off the boiler & two circulating pumps in the boiler room plus the two circulating pumps in the HVAC loft.  Dale said we will not need these units operating until late September early October depending on outside temperatures.  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

 

2571 Ford F250 pickup

Hello Ken,

 

  Over the weekend we used 2571 for some training and found that the transmission was slipping some and wouldn’t fully engage, upon checking the fluid level we discovered the dipstick to be dry.  I was able to get a quart of transmission oil from another fire dept, I was then able to fully engage the transmission.  I am not sure where all of the original transmission fluid has gone, I didn’t find any leaks anywhere.  2571 is parked in bay 6 at the main HQ station.  Also I noticed that the vehicle batteries are from 2005, with this unit being a diesel it might be time to upgrade the batteries.  The last item seems to be the brakes, I had to press down on the brake pedal a ways before brake engagement occurred.  There seems to be a lot of free pedal at the top of the brake stroke before resistance and braking occurs.  I didn’t add any additional fluid to the transmission besides the one quart.  This is all I have for now.  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

 

Fire alarm system 555 30th

The fire alarm system sounded today for no apparent reason.  I was not able to determine the source of the alarm.  It is in Zone 5 Fire apparatus bay and mechanical room.  I was able to reset it but it sounded again 15 minutes later.  A second thorough search was not able to determine the offending detector.  Repeated activation is not conducive to the function of the 911 center.  I elected to leave the system off line for now.   Perhaps someone with a different approach can sort it out and/or Jeff can show the dispatchers how to silence it themselves.  Otherwise a professional needs to be contacted if this continues to occur.  My next work day is Friday.  Thank you.

A representative from MES was here yesterday and serviced the Scott air trailer.  An air sample was drawn for analysis.  The results will be posted when they arrive.  FYI:  The old MFSA compressor at Station 2 remains out of service with no plans to return it to service.

I have Explorer key from station 25 and will be taking it this Saturday the 7th for class on the 8th.

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