I've Found the Key

No more searching for the key to S316 or U315. A lock box has been mounted just inside the back door into the bays at Station 31. Just to keep it simple, the combination is the same as the station door.

New Firefighters

Seven of our Firefighter 1 candidates have completed their certification testing. The two day process culminates the introductory class that has run every Saturday and Sunday since Labor Day. This was also the first joint recruit training between San Juan Island Fire and Friday Harbor Fire in several years. Class members included Evan Anderson, Adam Ayers, David Billstrom, Chris Chesley, Kate Hunter, Jane Hutchison, Mike MacLellan, Chris Ross and Brien Sesby.

Thanks are also due to all of the officers and firefighters that helped in course delivery and certification testing.

Our new firefighters are certifying through an internationally recognized testing process that establishes consistent professional capabilities. It is the same level of testing used in urban career fire departments such as Everett, Bellingham, or Tacoma.

What the Flush?

This is a hydrant flushing device used by the Friday Harbor Water Dept. for water line maintenance. If you find it attached to a hydrant that you need to use on a call, simply close the hydrant valve and disconnect the device from the 2 1/2 inch port. Leaving the large red box undisturbed, attach your supply line and re-open the hydrant. Make sure the IC is aware of the situaiton so they may contact the water departement.

Testing

Help the Firefighter 1 candidates be successful. We are planning a pratice test on Saturday 11/1 from 10:30 till 14:30 +/-; the actual test is set for Nov. 15. We need evaluators on the 1st and assistants on the 15th.

Can You See Me Now?

New high visibility vests are being distributed to each of the apparatus for use when operating on the roadway. There will be one for each seat on the engines, tenders, and rescue.

These vests are ANSI 207-2006 compliant. This includes a five point break away system, (the Velcro attachment points also make it easy to properly adjust the fit of the vest).

Our traffic control SOG will be updated to include the use of these vests as well as the Emergency Scene Ahead sign noted below.

Thank you to everyone that helped make the 2008 Safety Fair the most successful ever. Nearly ninety children participated in the Passport to Safety program.

Once again, the seamless cooperation between fire, law enforcement, and ems made for an informative and entertaining rescue demonstration.

If you have ideas or suggestions for next year pass them on now; we can make the next fair more exciting and educational for even more of the community.

Cool !!!!!!

Thanks to all of the department members that helped at our recent live fire training exercise. It was a great experience for our 2008 Firefighter 1 class. Thanks also to the Packard-Islam family for making the house available to us.