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THE FIREHOUSE SCENEis a publication of the

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District

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May 2016 Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

Structure FirePages 6&7

EMS WeekPages 4&5

Photo by Everett Peterson

Station Funnies . . .

Nanu-Nanu!

Capt. Ryan Alms won a silent bid for a ride to school in a fire truck at the Harlem High School Fans Club Dinner. So, on May 8 his son Mason and 3 classmates rode to school in style!

Birthdays!

May11th Marcia Soppe13th Josh Hoffland16th Chuck Schoonover18th Austin Richards20th John Bunger23rd Rob Lukowski31st Jordan Stark

June7th Megan Alms8th Shannon Burbach11th Mike Huffman15th Tyler Gilbertson16th Jen Anderson17th Jesse Martin19th Justin Harwood

The Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl DrostThe Firehouse Scene is available at Station One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on the department’s website after the second Sunday each month: www.harlemroscoefire.comE-mail submissions to Sheryl:[email protected]

From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

I am going to venture to say that spring has sprung. That is not based solely upon the weather, as we know it definitely has been up and down, but on the sight of the orange signs. Road construction is here, so must be, the nice weather. This will have

traffic congestion at its best. Our patience will be tested, so please be courteous, thoughtful, and alert. And watch the use of cell phones in these areas, as I am sure we all know who will be watching us if we are using them.

We have just completed the District’s fiscal year. We are still experiencing growth in our district. The future appears to be positive with an increase in development, which will increase the demands for our services. We will be ready to answer those requests. We will continue to be proactive and plan for these future developments along with the future needs of our fire department to continue to provide the care and protection the district deserves and expects.

May is the month that we recognize and celebrate those in EMS (Emergency Medical Services). We are dedicated to bringing compassionate, life-saving emergency medical care to our streets, our homes and our workplaces. Our EMS is recognized throughout the state as a leader in the provision of pre-hospital emergency care. However, no honor is more significant than the sincere words of thanks and praise I receive from our patients and their families for helping them in their time of need. I am the one who receives the accolades, but they need to be passed on to those who earn them. We have a roster of committed and dedicated professional personnel that I feel make us second to none. They should all be proud of themselves for going above and beyond the call of duty. Our communities deserve the best and all of them see that they receive it. They are the reason we are who we are.

In closing this month, let’s not forget to remember the Mom’s of our district. I don’t think we thank you enough for all you endure but more importantly for all the love you share.

What is a Mother?”A mother is someone to shelter and guide us, to love us, whatever we do, with a warm understanding and infinite patience, and wonderful gentleness, too. How often a mother means swift reassurance in soothing

our small, childish fears, how tenderly mothers watch over their children and treasure them all through the years. The hearth of a mother is full of forgiveness

for any mistake, big or small, and generous always in helping her family Whose needs she has placed above

all. A mother can utter a word of compassion and make all our cares fall away, She can brighten a home with the sound of her laughter And make life delightful

and gay. A mother possesses incredible wisdom And wonderful insight and skill, in each human heart is

that one special corner which only a mother can fill! Author: Katherine Nelson Davis

Your continuous and generous support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me, this is your fire department. Don’t forget to keep up on the progress of your fire department by visiting our website (which has been updated) www.harlemroscoefire.com, we can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead and friend us.

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Scholarship AwardedPhoto by Marcia Soppe

Harlem Roscoe Fire made a “lights and sirens” approach to surprise and award Abby Sundberg the $10,000 Harlem Roscoe Firefighters Scholarship on March 7. Every year Harlem Roscoe Firefighters holds a golf outing to benefit the scholarship fund. This is the second year a $10,000 scholarship has been awarded. This year’s Golf event will be on July 8th, 2016. For more information or to sign up go to http://harlemroscoegolf.com

Chicken Coop FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost

Firefighters responded to a report of a barn fire on Free Church Rd. on April 6. The resident had knocked the fire down when units arrived and firefighters overhauled the area looking for any fire extension.

Right, While they were doing the overhaul, a chicken came in and laid an egg in the corner, guess when Mother Nature calls. . .

Firefighters overhaul the outside of the coop.

Lt Brandon Tietz checks for hot spots.

No animals were burned in the fire.

Firefighter Shannon Burbach, Lt. Brandon Tietz and Firefighter Jerry Caskey use a Thermal Imaging camera to check for any fire extension in the walls.

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04/08/16 Burden Rd entrance to Menards

04/15/16 Hwy 251 west frontage rd.

Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost and Harold Danger

05/04/16 Belvidere Rd. west of Atwood Rd.

Source: Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2016 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association

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The Rescue SituationThe suspicion of two trapped occupants was made to command by a lay person at approximately 1824 hours. The first search efforts were made by Rescue 1 split into two crews. The first crew started a search at the roof and worked their way down. The second crew started at the first floor and worked their way up. The Rescue 1 crew working their way up made it to the fourth floor. It was at this time that this crew was forced to retreat due to deteriorating conditions on the fourth floor. The Rescue 1 crew working their way up did however state floors 2 and 3 were clear. The Rescue 1 crew working their way ran into problems and started to call for help. They were unsure of their exact location due to lack of knowledge of the building. The search for the missing Rescue 1 firefighters started with 3 companies. The three companies were Engine 3, Ladder 1, and Ladder 2. A firefighter from Ladder 2 became disconnected from his company during a ventilation effort in the stairwell. The Ladder 2 crew and Engine 3 crew had begun joint search efforts but had become lost on the fifth floor. The Lieutenant from Ladder 2 was unable to give the crews exact location after becoming lost. The incident command had upgraded to a fourth alarm and Engine 8 and Ladder 4 began to assist in the search for the lost firefighters. The radio traffic from Rescue 1 ceased at approx. 18:52 hours. Radio traffic from the Ladder 2 and Engine 3 crews stopped at approx. 19:15 hours.

Rescue efforts continued by a Lieutenant from Engine 3 and a firefighter from Ladder 5 with no success. A fifth alarm was called and the arriving companies were made into a RIT company. The RIT Company consisted of Engine 10 and Engine 5. The RIT Company and mutual aid company that had recently arrived on scene never made it past the fourth floor before they were forced to return to the ground level. The entire building was evacuated at approx. 19:58.

Results and conclusion from the post fire investigationThe incident resulted in the death of six members of the Worcester Fire Department. The fire investigation exposed several shortcomings that occurred during this incident. The building had no operating sprinkler system. The radio traffic was unclear at and overloaded. The fire department had little to no knowledge of the building due from a lack of preplans. The lack of knowledge ranged from the top to the bottom in the chain of command. The lack of building knowledge resulted in not knowing what kind of materials were covering the inside walls. The highly flammable wall coverings resulted in a large fire load. A Rapid Intervention Team was not in place until very late stages of the incident. The Worcester Fire Department did not have a thermal imaging camera which would have greatly aided in the search for victims and missing firefighter.

The fire load of a building is determined by the weight of the combustibles by their heat of combustion. The building had a large amount of petroleum based products which resulted in a large fire load. The cold storage building was type 4 (Mill) construction due to its masonry exterior and heavy timber supporting members. The building was a brick oven with filled with highly flammable wall coverings. The combination of the building construction along with highly flammable wall coverings and a fire department with very little knowledge of this building was a recipe for disaster.

Chaplains CornerBy Chaplain Everett M. Peterson

Well Spring has finally made it to the Stateline. It has been a long and cold winter, friends, I know. We’ve spent so much of the last few months inside, perhaps feeling closed in and cluttered. And yet, I feel the stirrings of Spring in my Soul, regardless of what the thermometer says outside!

This week, I am energized to act! To move forward, to lighten up, to re-fresh! If you are feeling the same, here are 9 Things You Can Do This Week, to look back and wrap up winter while looking ahead and embracing this new season!

Get outside. Breathe deep and see the sun.

1. Clean out your car. Throw out the trash; drop off the bags of stuff destined for somewhere or someone else. If you haven’t gone to the car wash yet, get there and wash away the months of salt and dirt.

2. For you that have not taken down the outdoor Christmas decorations. Come on, people. It’s time. If you need help, I can rent you a teenager. But you can probably do it yourself. Just do it. As I have seen some still up around the neighborhood.

3. If you are like me I still need to put stuff AWAY! Outside Christmas decorations are still piled up in the garage, suitcases from travels, sports gear from last season, cardboard boxes from purchases – PUT THEM AWAY!! “Just finish it!”. You’ll be so happy you did!

4. Put away the really heavy sweaters and scarves – you know you’re tired of them! I am, too.

5. Open the windows. Just for 30 minutes. Exchange your old house air for some new fresh air!

6. Spend the week pantry shopping. Use up the food you have in the fridge, freezer and cabinets before you hit the grocery store again. Clear space and save money!

7. Make your maintenance appointments now for May. Need work done this Spring? Get on the painter or plumber’s busy schedule now. Carpet cleaners, yard guys, and the air conditioner check

8. Clear the decks. I just spent 9 minutes (yes, I set a timer) and cleaned out random things from my garage and off my deck. I now have two bags of donations to drop off, and a bunch of stuff for the dump. It looks and feels so much better in there now!

Have a great spring everyone enjoy the outside the flowers are blooming

God Bless, Chaplain Peterson

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Every day, you’re called upon to help others through one of the most frightening times of their lives. Every day, you’re called upon to provide a sense of security and relief during chaotic and challenging situations. Every day, you’re called upon to do the work that only a select few can do. Every day, you’re

CALLED TO CARE

National EMS Week * May 15-21, 2016

BUGLE ALARMMonthly article submitted by a H-R Fire Officer.

The Importance of Preplans-The Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Submitted by Lt. Justin Mayton

A history of the buildingThe Worcester Cold storage facilities original owner was Worcester Cold Storage. The original owners of the building operated it from 1906-1983. The original building (building a) was built in 1905. The addition (building b) was built in 1912. A new company took ownership in the building in 1987. The new owner was Chicago Dressed Beef. CDB moved into the building in 1988. The buildings refrigeration units were shut down in 1989 and the building was abandoned.

Type of construction and general building descriptionThe Worcester cold storage building had six floors. A full basement was included along with the six floors bringing the total square footage to 94,176. The exterior of the building was made of 18 inch thick brick. Interior walls consisted of 6-18 inch asphalt impregnated cork, 4 inches of polystyrene and a layer of glass board. The office walls consisted of panels over drywall. The interior partitions were made of corkboard. The floor in the basement and level 1 and 2 were made of concrete. The floor on levels 3-6 consisted of wood. The joists in the building were heavy timber. The WCS building had two sets of stairs. One staircase was located on the B side of the building with windows and went up to the roof. The second staircase was on the C side of the building and went to the third floor. The structure also included two sets of freight elevators. The first elevator was located on the B side. The second elevator was located on the C side. The two elevators were each located near their respective staircase. A loading dock could be found on either the B side or the C side.

The FireThe fire was determined to have started in the office on the second floor of the B building. The approx. start time of the fire was between 16:30 and 17:45. A large column of smoke was reported coming from the building by the first responding Chief. The main fire load was found to be from the wall coverings. The fire spread was caused by ventilation through the first floor open roll up doors and out the elevator shaft. Flames of approx. 30-40 feet were reported coming from the roof at 19:52 hours.

The Fire Department ResponseThe Worcester Fire Department went to a total of five alarms. The first alarm came out at 18:15 hours. The alarms brought a multitude of personnel and response vehicle and this is what they consisted of :

Alarm 1:Engine 1- 1 Captain and 3 firefighters

Engine 6- Lieutenant and 2 firefightersEngine 13- 3 firefightersEngine 12- Lieutenant and 3 firefightersLadder 1- Captain and 4 firefightersLadder 5- 3 firefightersRescue 1 – Lieutenant and 4 firefightersCar 3- District Chief and 1 firefighter

Alarm 2:Engine 2- Lieutenant and 4 firefightersEngine 16- 3 firefightersAerial Scope 2- 3 firefightersCar 2 –Deputy Chief and 1 firefighter

Alarm 3: Engine 3- Lieutenant and 4 firefightersEngine 7- Lieutenant and 2 firefighters Ladder 2- Lieutenant and 3 firefighters Car 1 –Chief

Alarm 4:Engine 8- Captain and 2 firefightersEngine 15- Lieutenant and 3 firefightersLadder 4- Captain and 2 firefighters

Alarm 5:Engine 5-Lieutenant and 3 firefightersEngine 10- Lieutenant and 3 firefighters

The total alarm number was 5 for this particular incident. The firefighter fatalities suffered from the incident came to 6. The firefighter fatalities consisted of two from Rescue 1, two from Engine 3, and two from Ladder 2.

The Fire suppression situationThe initial engine on scene gave a size up of heavy smoke. Engine 1 arrived on scene and could not see any fire from their position. The lack of fire visible from the exterior was due to several factors. One of these factors was a highway. The first District Chief also noted the heavy smoke conditions while responding and bumped the first alarm to a second alarm. The first engine to start fire attack was Engine 13. The attacked the fire with a 2.5 nozzle. The first reports of fire came from came from Engine 13 as fire in the elevator shaft in the A building. The reported fire location was between the second and third floor. Ladder 1 reported a large volume of fire on the second floor. Ladder 1 made entry into the room through a swinging door that was pulled shut after noticing fire conditions. Rescue 1 was the company who vented the roof. The roof was vented by opening a covering over the elevator shaft. The venting of this opening is what is thought to have increased the quick fire spread.

The NIOSH diagram of apparatus and hose placement shows that only 4, 2. 5 in hose lines made it into the building. The hose lines came off of Engine 12, Engine 6, , Engine 16 and Engine 1. Engine 1 was the only pumper to establish water supply. The four hose lines were pulled but only three of them were actually charged with water. Engine 2 pulled a hose line to the third floor of the A building but the line was never charged.

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EMS CornerBy Battalion Chief Jay Alms

If a resident in our fire district had a heart attack or was injured in an accident in the 1940s they had to wait for an ambulance to arrive from the nearby cities of Rockford or Beloit. The wait could be up to an hour.

The 1970s saw major advancements in emergency medical care with the introduction of Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Firefighters became EMTs and local nurses rode along to help with the medical calls. In 1979 Harlem-Roscoe Fire became the first local volunteer fire department to have a Paramedic and in 1981, the first “Trauma Unit” ambulance was purchased.

Advances in technology exploded over the next thirty-five years and today the department operates four Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances equipped with state-of-the art equipment. The department also staffs paramedics 24/7 at all three stations and they are backed up by the volunteers.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire has celebrated for years, during EMS Week, with a cookout and recognition of our EMS personnel. We are very proud of what our EMS personnel contributes to the community’s well-being.

Today the ambulance responds to 8 out of every 10 calls. Last year the EMS crews responded to well over 2,000 calls. In 2016 we are on a pace to beat those numbers again. It’s takes a lot of commitment and continued education to maintain the high level we expect from our EMS personnel. Time and time again the crews meet or exceed our expectations.

I’m proud to be part of the EMS crew that responds 24/7/365. You should be equally as proud of what the District provides. Congratulations to EMS nationwide and stop and say thank you when the occasion presents itself.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Course

What is an AED?AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It is a medical device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm. If necessary, it delivers an electrical shock, known as defibrillation, which helps the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

The American Red Cross supports the position that improved training and access to AEDs could save 50,000 lives each year.

The Red Cross believes that all Americans should be within four minutes of an AED and someone trained to use it.

The FactsSudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Over 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year . It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. An AED is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background.

Time is of the essence, for each minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced approximately 10%.

That first paramedic training class in Winnebago Co. in 1979 included 400 hours of study; 200 hours in class, 100 hours in the hospital and 100 hours experience riding in an ambulance.

In comparison, to become a paramedic today, it takes 700 classroom hours, 250 clinical hours minimum, 250 field hours, CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support), and 50 team leader rounds.

Paramedics:Battalion Chief Jay Alms, Deputy Chief John Bergeron, Lt. John

Donovan, Robert Gonia, Kelly Hamill, Lt. Josh Hoffland, Lt. Radi Huggard, David Leslie, Robert Lukowski, Lt. Justin Mayton. Mike Powell, Reety Radke, Steve Rosander, Ryan Sarver, Killian Schroeder, Lt. Steve Shoevlin, Lt. Brandon Tietz, and Lt. Patrick Trollop.

EMTs: Battalion Chief Tom Aaker, Captain Ryan Alms, Capt. Tim Bergeron, Adam Eich, Justin Harwood, Mike Helland, Capt. Mike Huffman, Scott Jensen, Joe Koeninger, Sean Laurent, Stefani Layman, Jesse Martin, Sam, McNames, Ryan Messinger, Brett Parrish, Nathan Sarver, Austin Richards, Brandon Sherbon, Chief Donald Shoevlin, Jordan Stark, Jason Street, and Greg Wernick.

Heartsaver® CPR/AED COURSE

WHERE: STATION 3

13974 WILLOWBROOK ROAD ROSCOE, IL 61073

WHEN: EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY OF

THE MONTH — 6:00 p.m. Or

EVERY 4th SATURDAY OF THE MONTH — 8:00 a.m.

Class size is limited. Advance registration is required

FREE COURSE TO AGES 15+ (MUST RESIDE WITHIN DISTRICT)

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HEARTSAVER® CPR/AED

CERTIFICATION (AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION)

DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!

CALL 815-623-7867 TO REGISTER!


Structure Fire By Chief Don ShoevlinPhotos by Harold Danger, Everett Peterson, and Marcia Soppe

Firefighters were dispatched for a structure fire on April 24 on Otto Rd at approximately 7pm. Upon arrival they discovered a fully involved detached garage with extension to the rear of a single family home. There was also extension to a neighboring home next to the garage.

An aggressive attack was made to the two homes to extinguish them. Firefighters also encountered a live electrical wire down on the ground in the driveway of one of the homes. They were hampered with being able to use this area for fighting the fire.

A MABAS Box Alarm was dispatched that brought in neighboring departments to help. Everyone did an exceptional job. The fires were brought under control within an hour with no injuries.

The fire was accidental and started in the rear of the detached garage. The cause is still undetermined.

BUGLE ALARMMonthly article submitted by a H-R Fire Officer.

The Importance of Preplans-The Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Submitted by Lt. Justin Mayton

A history of the buildingThe Worcester Cold storage facilities original owner was Worcester Cold Storage. The original owners of the building operated it from 1906-1983. The original building (building a) was built in 1905. The addition (building b) was built in 1912. A new company took ownership in the building in 1987. The new owner was Chicago Dressed Beef. CDB moved into the building in 1988. The buildings refrigeration units were shut down in 1989 and the building was abandoned.

Type of construction and general building descriptionThe Worcester cold storage building had six floors. A full basement was included along with the six floors bringing the total square footage to 94,176. The exterior of the building was made of 18 inch thick brick. Interior walls consisted of 6-18 inch asphalt impregnated cork, 4 inches of polystyrene and a layer of glass board. The office walls consisted of panels over drywall. The interior partitions were made of corkboard. The floor in the basement and level 1 and 2 were made of concrete. The floor on levels 3-6 consisted of wood. The joists in the building were heavy timber. The WCS building had two sets of stairs. One staircase was located on the B side of the building with windows and went up to the roof. The second staircase was on the C side of the building and went to the third floor. The structure also included two sets of freight elevators. The first elevator was located on the B side. The second elevator was located on the C side. The two elevators were each located near their respective staircase. A loading dock could be found on either the B side or the C side.

The FireThe fire was determined to have started in the office on the second floor of the B building. The approx. start time of the fire was between 16:30 and 17:45. A large column of smoke was reported coming from the building by the first responding Chief. The main fire load was found to be from the wall coverings. The fire spread was caused by ventilation through the first floor open roll up doors and out the elevator shaft. Flames of approx. 30-40 feet were reported coming from the roof at 19:52 hours.

The Fire Department ResponseThe Worcester Fire Department went to a total of five alarms. The first alarm came out at 18:15 hours. The alarms brought a multitude of personnel and response vehicle and this is what they consisted of :

Alarm 1:Engine 1- 1 Captain and 3 firefighters

Engine 6- Lieutenant and 2 firefightersEngine 13- 3 firefightersEngine 12- Lieutenant and 3 firefightersLadder 1- Captain and 4 firefightersLadder 5- 3 firefightersRescue 1 – Lieutenant and 4 firefightersCar 3- District Chief and 1 firefighter

Alarm 2:Engine 2- Lieutenant and 4 firefightersEngine 16- 3 firefightersAerial Scope 2- 3 firefightersCar 2 –Deputy Chief and 1 firefighter

Alarm 3: Engine 3- Lieutenant and 4 firefightersEngine 7- Lieutenant and 2 firefighters Ladder 2- Lieutenant and 3 firefighters Car 1 –Chief

Alarm 4:Engine 8- Captain and 2 firefightersEngine 15- Lieutenant and 3 firefightersLadder 4- Captain and 2 firefighters

Alarm 5:Engine 5-Lieutenant and 3 firefightersEngine 10- Lieutenant and 3 firefighters

The total alarm number was 5 for this particular incident. The firefighter fatalities suffered from the incident came to 6. The firefighter fatalities consisted of two from Rescue 1, two from Engine 3, and two from Ladder 2.

The Fire suppression situationThe initial engine on scene gave a size up of heavy smoke. Engine 1 arrived on scene and could not see any fire from their position. The lack of fire visible from the exterior was due to several factors. One of these factors was a highway. The first District Chief also noted the heavy smoke conditions while responding and bumped the first alarm to a second alarm. The first engine to start fire attack was Engine 13. The attacked the fire with a 2.5 nozzle. The first reports of fire came from came from Engine 13 as fire in the elevator shaft in the A building. The reported fire location was between the second and third floor. Ladder 1 reported a large volume of fire on the second floor. Ladder 1 made entry into the room through a swinging door that was pulled shut after noticing fire conditions. Rescue 1 was the company who vented the roof. The roof was vented by opening a covering over the elevator shaft. The venting of this opening is what is thought to have increased the quick fire spread.

The NIOSH diagram of apparatus and hose placement shows that only 4, 2. 5 in hose lines made it into the building. The hose lines came off of Engine 12, Engine 6, , Engine 16 and Engine 1. Engine 1 was the only pumper to establish water supply. The four hose lines were pulled but only three of them were actually charged with water. Engine 2 pulled a hose line to the third floor of the A building but the line was never charged.


EMS CornerBy Battalion Chief Jay Alms

If a resident in our fire district had a heart attack or was injured in an accident in the 1940s they had to wait for an ambulance to arrive from the nearby cities of Rockford or Beloit. The wait could be up to an hour.

The 1970s saw major advancements in emergency medical care with the introduction of Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Firefighters became EMTs and local nurses rode along to help with the medical calls. In 1979 Harlem-Roscoe Fire became the first local volunteer fire department to have a Paramedic and in 1981, the first “Trauma Unit” ambulance was purchased.

Advances in technology exploded over the next thirty-five years and today the department operates four Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances equipped with state-of-the art equipment. The department also staffs paramedics 24/7 at all three stations and they are backed up by the volunteers.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire has celebrated for years, during EMS Week, with a cookout and recognition of our EMS personnel. We are very proud of what our EMS personnel contributes to the community’s well-being.

Today the ambulance responds to 8 out of every 10 calls. Last year the EMS crews responded to well over 2,000 calls. In 2016 we are on a pace to beat those numbers again. It’s takes a lot of commitment and continued education to maintain the high level we expect from our EMS personnel. Time and time again the crews meet or exceed our expectations.

I’m proud to be part of the EMS crew that responds 24/7/365. You should be equally as proud of what the District provides. Congratulations to EMS nationwide and stop and say thank you when the occasion presents itself.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Course

What is an AED?AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It is a medical device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm. If necessary, it delivers an electrical shock, known as defibrillation, which helps the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

The American Red Cross supports the position that improved training and access to AEDs could save 50,000 lives each year.

The Red Cross believes that all Americans should be within four minutes of an AED and someone trained to use it.

The FactsSudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Over 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year . It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. An AED is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background.

Time is of the essence, for each minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced approximately 10%.

That first paramedic training class in Winnebago Co. in 1979 included 400 hours of study; 200 hours in class, 100 hours in the hospital and 100 hours experience riding in an ambulance.

In comparison, to become a paramedic today, it takes 700 classroom hours, 250 clinical hours minimum, 250 field hours, CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support), and 50 team leader rounds.

Paramedics:Battalion Chief Jay Alms, Deputy Chief John Bergeron, Lt. John

Donovan, Robert Gonia, Kelly Hamill, Lt. Josh Hoffland, Lt. Radi Huggard, David Leslie, Robert Lukowski, Lt. Justin Mayton. Mike Powell, Reety Radke, Steve Rosander, Ryan Sarver, Killian Schroeder, Lt. Steve Shoevlin, Lt. Brandon Tietz, and Lt. Patrick Trollop.

EMTs: Battalion Chief Tom Aaker, Captain Ryan Alms, Capt. Tim Bergeron, Adam Eich, Justin Harwood, Mike Helland, Capt. Mike Huffman, Scott Jensen, Joe Koeninger, Sean Laurent, Stefani Layman, Jesse Martin, Sam, McNames, Ryan Messinger, Brett Parrish, Nathan Sarver, Austin Richards, Brandon Sherbon, Chief Donald Shoevlin, Jordan Stark, Jason Street, and Greg Wernick.

Heartsaver® CPR/AED COURSE

WHERE: STATION 3

13974 WILLOWBROOK ROAD ROSCOE, IL 61073

WHEN: EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY OF

THE MONTH — 6:00 p.m. Or

EVERY 4th SATURDAY OF THE MONTH — 8:00 a.m.

Class size is limited. Advance registration is required

FREE COURSE TO AGES 15+ (MUST RESIDE WITHIN DISTRICT)

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HEARTSAVER® CPR/AED

CERTIFICATION (AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION)

DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!

CALL 815-623-7867 TO REGISTER!

The Rescue SituationThe suspicion of two trapped occupants was made to command by a lay person at approximately 1824 hours. The first search efforts were made by Rescue 1 split into two crews. The first crew started a search at the roof and worked their way down. The second crew started at the first floor and worked their way up. The Rescue 1 crew working their way up made it to the fourth floor. It was at this time that this crew was forced to retreat due to deteriorating conditions on the fourth floor. The Rescue 1 crew working their way up did however state floors 2 and 3 were clear. The Rescue 1 crew working their way ran into problems and started to call for help. They were unsure of their exact location due to lack of knowledge of the building. The search for the missing Rescue 1 firefighters started with 3 companies. The three companies were Engine 3, Ladder 1, and Ladder 2. A firefighter from Ladder 2 became disconnected from his company during a ventilation effort in the stairwell. The Ladder 2 crew and Engine 3 crew had begun joint search efforts but had become lost on the fifth floor. The Lieutenant from Ladder 2 was unable to give the crews exact location after becoming lost. The incident command had upgraded to a fourth alarm and Engine 8 and Ladder 4 began to assist in the search for the lost firefighters. The radio traffic from Rescue 1 ceased at approx. 18:52 hours. Radio traffic from the Ladder 2 and Engine 3 crews stopped at approx. 19:15 hours.

Rescue efforts continued by a Lieutenant from Engine 3 and a firefighter from Ladder 5 with no success. A fifth alarm was called and the arriving companies were made into a RIT company. The RIT Company consisted of Engine 10 and Engine 5. The RIT Company and mutual aid company that had recently arrived on scene never made it past the fourth floor before they were forced to return to the ground level. The entire building was evacuated at approx. 19:58.

Results and conclusion from the post fire investigationThe incident resulted in the death of six members of the Worcester Fire Department. The fire investigation exposed several shortcomings that occurred during this incident. The building had no operating sprinkler system. The radio traffic was unclear at and overloaded. The fire department had little to no knowledge of the building due from a lack of preplans. The lack of knowledge ranged from the top to the bottom in the chain of command. The lack of building knowledge resulted in not knowing what kind of materials were covering the inside walls. The highly flammable wall coverings resulted in a large fire load. A Rapid Intervention Team was not in place until very late stages of the incident. The Worcester Fire Department did not have a thermal imaging camera which would have greatly aided in the search for victims and missing firefighter.

The fire load of a building is determined by the weight of the combustibles by their heat of combustion. The building had a large amount of petroleum based products which resulted in a large fire load. The cold storage building was type 4 (Mill) construction due to its masonry exterior and heavy timber supporting members. The building was a brick oven with filled with highly flammable wall coverings. The combination of the building construction along with highly flammable wall coverings and a fire department with very little knowledge of this building was a recipe for disaster.

Chaplains CornerBy Chaplain Everett M. Peterson

Well Spring has finally made it to the Stateline. It has been a long and cold winter, friends, I know. We’ve spent so much of the last few months inside, perhaps feeling closed in and cluttered. And yet, I feel the stirrings of Spring in my Soul, regardless of what the thermometer says outside!

This week, I am energized to act! To move forward, to lighten up, to re-fresh! If you are feeling the same, here are 9 Things You Can Do This Week, to look back and wrap up winter while looking ahead and embracing this new season!

Get outside. Breathe deep and see the sun.

1. Clean out your car. Throw out the trash; drop off the bags of stuff destined for somewhere or someone else. If you haven’t gone to the car wash yet, get there and wash away the months of salt and dirt.

2. For you that have not taken down the outdoor Christmas decorations. Come on, people. It’s time. If you need help, I can rent you a teenager. But you can probably do it yourself. Just do it. As I have seen some still up around the neighborhood.

3. If you are like me I still need to put stuff AWAY! Outside Christmas decorations are still piled up in the garage, suitcases from travels, sports gear from last season, cardboard boxes from purchases – PUT THEM AWAY!! “Just finish it!”. You’ll be so happy you did!

4. Put away the really heavy sweaters and scarves – you know you’re tired of them! I am, too.

5. Open the windows. Just for 30 minutes. Exchange your old house air for some new fresh air!

6. Spend the week pantry shopping. Use up the food you have in the fridge, freezer and cabinets before you hit the grocery store again. Clear space and save money!

7. Make your maintenance appointments now for May. Need work done this Spring? Get on the painter or plumber’s busy schedule now. Carpet cleaners, yard guys, and the air conditioner check

8. Clear the decks. I just spent 9 minutes (yes, I set a timer) and cleaned out random things from my garage and off my deck. I now have two bags of donations to drop off, and a bunch of stuff for the dump. It looks and feels so much better in there now!

Have a great spring everyone enjoy the outside the flowers are blooming

God Bless, Chaplain Peterson


Every day, you’re called upon to help others through one of the most frightening times of their lives. Every day, you’re called upon to provide a sense of security and relief during chaotic and challenging situations. Every day, you’re called upon to do the work that only a select few can do. Every day, you’re

CALLED TO CARE

National EMS Week * May 15-21, 2016

Chicken Coop FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost

Firefighters responded to a report of a barn fire on Free Church Rd. on April 6. The resident had knocked the fire down when units arrived and firefighters overhauled the area looking for any fire extension.

Right, While they were doing the overhaul, a chicken came in and laid an egg in the corner, guess when Mother Nature calls. . .

Firefighters overhaul the outside of the coop.

Lt Brandon Tietz checks for hot spots.

No animals were burned in the fire.

Firefighter Shannon Burbach, Lt. Brandon Tietz and Firefighter Jerry Caskey use a Thermal Imaging camera to check for any fire extension in the walls.


04/08/16 Burden Rd entrance to Menards

04/15/16 Hwy 251 west frontage rd.

Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost and Harold Danger

05/04/16 Belvidere Rd. west of Atwood Rd.

Source: Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2016 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association

SHOULD KNOW!

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STROKE targets by COLOR

STROKE RISK increases with age, but young adults, children, and even unborn babies can suffer strokes. If one of your parents had an ischemic stroke before 65, you are at 3X THE RISK of suffering one yourself.

Even SUPERHEROES are in DANGER

HIGH blood pressure is stroke’s public ENEMY #1.

BLACKS have nearly 2x the risk for a first-ever stroke as whites.

3 OUT OF 4 PEOPLE who suffer first strokes have high blood pressure.

Learn to recognize the warning signs of stroke.

STROKE is largely TREATABLE.Clot-busting drugs and medical devices have made stroke largely treatable, but every second counts. The faster you are treated, the more likely you are to recover without permanent disability.

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Become a STROKE HERO and help save lives at StrokeAssociation.org/StrokeHero

FRIENDS usually SAVE friends from STROKE

Birthdays!

May11th Marcia Soppe13th Josh Hoffland16th Chuck Schoonover18th Austin Richards20th John Bunger23rd Rob Lukowski31st Jordan Stark

June7th Megan Alms8th Shannon Burbach11th Mike Huffman15th Tyler Gilbertson16th Jen Anderson17th Jesse Martin19th Justin Harwood

The Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl DrostThe Firehouse Scene is available at Station One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on the department’s website after the second Sunday each month: www.harlemroscoefire.comE-mail submissions to Sheryl:[email protected]

From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

I am going to venture to say that spring has sprung. That is not based solely upon the weather, as we know it definitely has been up and down, but on the sight of the orange signs. Road construction is here, so must be, the nice weather. This will have

traffic congestion at its best. Our patience will be tested, so please be courteous, thoughtful, and alert. And watch the use of cell phones in these areas, as I am sure we all know who will be watching us if we are using them.

We have just completed the District’s fiscal year. We are still experiencing growth in our district. The future appears to be positive with an increase in development, which will increase the demands for our services. We will be ready to answer those requests. We will continue to be proactive and plan for these future developments along with the future needs of our fire department to continue to provide the care and protection the district deserves and expects.

May is the month that we recognize and celebrate those in EMS (Emergency Medical Services). We are dedicated to bringing compassionate, life-saving emergency medical care to our streets, our homes and our workplaces. Our EMS is recognized throughout the state as a leader in the provision of pre-hospital emergency care. However, no honor is more significant than the sincere words of thanks and praise I receive from our patients and their families for helping them in their time of need. I am the one who receives the accolades, but they need to be passed on to those who earn them. We have a roster of committed and dedicated professional personnel that I feel make us second to none. They should all be proud of themselves for going above and beyond the call of duty. Our communities deserve the best and all of them see that they receive it. They are the reason we are who we are.

In closing this month, let’s not forget to remember the Mom’s of our district. I don’t think we thank you enough for all you endure but more importantly for all the love you share.

What is a Mother?”A mother is someone to shelter and guide us, to love us, whatever we do, with a warm understanding and infinite patience, and wonderful gentleness, too. How often a mother means swift reassurance in soothing

our small, childish fears, how tenderly mothers watch over their children and treasure them all through the years. The hearth of a mother is full of forgiveness

for any mistake, big or small, and generous always in helping her family Whose needs she has placed above

all. A mother can utter a word of compassion and make all our cares fall away, She can brighten a home with the sound of her laughter And make life delightful

and gay. A mother possesses incredible wisdom And wonderful insight and skill, in each human heart is

that one special corner which only a mother can fill! Author: Katherine Nelson Davis

Your continuous and generous support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me, this is your fire department. Don’t forget to keep up on the progress of your fire department by visiting our website (which has been updated) www.harlemroscoefire.com, we can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead and friend us.


Scholarship AwardedPhoto by Marcia Soppe

Harlem Roscoe Fire made a “lights and sirens” approach to surprise and award Abby Sundberg the $10,000 Harlem Roscoe Firefighters Scholarship on March 7. Every year Harlem Roscoe Firefighters holds a golf outing to benefit the scholarship fund. This is the second year a $10,000 scholarship has been awarded. This year’s Golf event will be on July 8th, 2016. For more information or to sign up go to http://harlemroscoegolf.com

Taken in 1996 or 1997 Can you guess which of our firefighters is the

little blonde cutie on the far left?

THE FIREHOUSE SCENEis a publication of the

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District

The Firehouse Scene - www.harlemroscoefire.com

May 2016 Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

Structure FirePages 6&7

EMS WeekPages 4&5

Photo by Everett Peterson

Station Funnies . . .

Nanu-Nanu!

Capt. Ryan Alms won a silent bid for a ride to school in a fire truck at the Harlem High School Fans Club Dinner. So, on May 8 his son Mason and 3 classmates rode to school in style!

taken in 1996 or 1997 structure fire ems week · worcester fire department did not have a thermal...

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