THE FIREHOUSE SCENEIs a monthly publication of the

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District

Rogers Memorial Park Photos by Sheryl Drost

In the front of the newly remodeled Station One is the Rogers Memorial Park. The memorial was created in memory of Chief Howard ‘Cobby’ Rogers. Chief Rogers and his wife died in a tragic car/train accident in 1965. The original memorial consisted of flag poles and a plaque at the old Station One where the Firehouse Pub is today. Station One was moved to its current location and the memorial has grown to be a memorial park. It now includes memorial bricks for any HRFPD firefighter that passes and has served over 10 years.

Left, Former Chief Cobby Roger’s granddaughter, Jean Rogers-Wedel, shows her grandson, Jaxton, Cobby’s memorial brick. Right, Jean had recently found Cobby’s dress blue hat in the attic and is letting it be displayed in the new display case in the remodeled fire station. Her grandson thought it was pretty cool and he wants to be a firefighter like is his great great grandpa was.

The new display case in the new atrium has many Harlem-Roscoe Fire memorabilia already on display and it’s being added to all the time.

Seems the firefighters dubbed Colleen and Tammy the ‘Cake Nazis’ because they wouldn’t let the firefighters have any cake until after the Open House. Colleen said they had so many people attending the event that she wanted to make sure they all received cake. She said the guys were there at 7pm sharp to finish up the cake.

Young at Heart Memorial Day Parade Photo by Sean Laurent

Five of the new firefighters getting ready for the Young at Heart Parade.

Roscoe Memorial Day Parade Photos by Everett Peterson

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June 2014 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

Station One Dedication Pages 2&3, 6&7

Job Well Done!Architect Jason Estes-FGM Architecture, HRFPD Chief Don Shoevlin and Project Manager Matt Kolinski - Ringland-Johnson Construction

Birthdays

June7th Megan Alms8th Shannon Burbach11th Mike Huffman16th Jen Anderson17th Jesse Martin19th Justin Harwood

July1st John Bergeron6th Mike Helland7th Mike Drost9th Greg Wernick Ken Krause16th John Morgan18th Bill Null21st Tim Bergeron

Total Calls for 20141186

Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.

Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl Drost

The 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:hrfdsdrost@gmail.com

From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

Wow! That is the only word that comes to mind when I look back on our dedication/open house. The show of support by local and state officials along with the citizens of our district was great. It was a surreal feeling to bring a project that began three years ago to a formal conclusion.

It all started with a feasibility and facility study. Our results we hope from proper planning and having a vision from our board of trustees and the foundation that has been established by those who have served previously is a fire station rich in history and tradition. This will be something that will serve the district for many years to come.

I need to thank all of the firefighters and staff members for their commitment and support to our district. It is not only on calls that they give it their all, but the countless hours that go unseen within the stations are numerous as well. During this whole construction process they were displaced from their normal routine, but all of them never missed a beat. They all were involved in one way or another in the success of this project.

As we see the weather improve and the signs for the last day of school, please remember the bike riders, runners and walkers. Oh yea, don’t forget construction, which is definitely in full swing.

We will be participating in many activities as in the past. We just finished with the Young at Heart, Roscoe and Rockton Memorial Day Parades and North Pointe Kids Fit N Fun Day.

Congratulations are in order to Ryan Sarver for his successful completion of paramedic class. What began in August for him came to a grand conclusion on June 12th. After many months (which flew by in my eyes) of work and effortless determination, I

am proud of his accomplishment. I have the utmost confidence that Ryan will continue with our commitment to patient care and will meet, if not exceed what the public has expected from us.

Congratulations go out also to Anna and Adam Eich on the birth of their son Andrew.

To all the Dads, I wish you a day of relaxation and filled with your family on Father’s Day. There is something I always will remember about my dad, which I am pleased to share with you. My dad gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person - he believed in me.

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, harlemroscoefire. com. We can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead and friend us.

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Trustees John Donahue, Al Bach and Bart Munger

Instead of a ribbon cutting, the Trustees uncoupled a fire hose.

Congratulations to Firefighter Adam Eich and his wife Anna on the birth of their third child, Andrew Lyle Eich.

Andrew was born on May 30. He measured in at 9lbs. 10oz. and 20.5 inches long. Andrews big sisters, Alexis and Addison, are totally in love with their baby brother. Mom and baby are doing great and Adam is on cloud nine. Congratulations again, Adam and Anna, he is so adorable.

Congratulations Graduates

• Lt. Ramona Baldoni-Lake graduated from American Public University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management.

• Firefighter Mike Powell’s daughter, Shannon, graduated summa cum laude from N.I.U. College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. She plans to pursue a career in Immigration Law.

• DC John Bergeron’s son, Dalton, graduated from Harlem High School. He received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, the Harlem VIP Pride Award and the Carrol University Trustees Scholarship. He will be attending Carrol University to major in Psychology and Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

• Engineer Matt Bush’s son, Cody, graduated from Hononegah High School. He will be joining the United States Air Force in August.

• Engineer Marty Green and Data Entry Kelly Green’s son, Cody, graduated from Hononegah High School with several awards for varsity soccer. He will be attending Loras College will be working on a degree in Kinesiology.

• Chaplain Everett Peterson’s daughter, Alexandria, graduated from Hononegah High School and was a 4-year band member. She will be attending Lincoln College and will be studying Arts, Animation and Voice Over Acting.

• Dispatcher Jennie Anderson’s daughter, Katy Sprague, graduated from Hononegah High School and received the Citizen Award. She will be attending Highland Community College in Freeport to major in Agriculture.

• Firefighter Aaron Miller’s son, Austin, graduated from Stephen Mack Middle School. • Paramedic John Morgan’s daughter, Abby, graduated 8th grade from North Boone.• Firefighter Stefani Layman’s son, Ethen, graduated 8th grade from Roscoe Middle School.

Ethen has been on the Honor Roll throughout middle school. • Battalion Chief Tom Aaker’s daughter, Piper, graduated from Cross & Crown Preschool • Lt. Jerry McCormick’s son, Tyler, graduated from Stepping Stones Preschool• Firefighter Adam Eich’s daughter Alexis graduated from Growing Tree Preschool.

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

By Captain Ryan Alms

BEAT THE HEATPeople suffer heat-related illness when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up to 4 years of age. Check regularly on them. For heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention.Stay cool Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather.

• Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.

• Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

o Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.

o Stay cool with cool showers or baths.o Seek medical care immediately if your

child has symptoms of heat-related illness.

Avoid sunburn Just a few serious sunburns can increase your and your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.

• Cover up. Clothing that covers your and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.

• Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside.

For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/index

Chaplain’s Corner

Chaplain Everett Peterson

I have been asked to tell you a little bit about myself I have been a chaplain for two years.,

but in some ways it feels like a life time. I have always been helping others going back to my childhood.

I worked 32 years in the mental health field, helping those who came to us with many different problems such as individuals who were suicidal, homicidal, depressed and were not able to care for themself. I worked very closely with the Rockford Police Department’s chaplains program, working with them and helping members of the community, but also working with police and firefighters that were having a difficult time.

I have gone through a level of the chaplain training program, I was also required to go through a six month training program before even becoming a chaplain. Along with my 32 years in the mental health field and a degree in Psychology, and being a master level Trainer in Behavioral Management, this all has prepared me to take on a role as a chaplain. I believe that, “you don’t have to go through it alone”. No what the problem may be, no matter how small or large the problem may be, you don’t have to go through it alone. It could be stress do to loss of a love one, stress from traumatic call no matter how bad it is, problems at home, or other family problems. I believe that I’m a good listener, and able to provide feedback when needed or just listen and be non-judgmental. The biggest thing is the confidential nature of the conversation is between the person I’m talking with and myself. I hold that in the highest standard. I would like to say that after watching the HRFD perform their given duties at varies location, I have the highest respect and admiration for the men and woman of the department. They put their lives on the line every day for the people of our community. And those who not only work in the field, but work behind the scene to keep the day to day operation of the fire department going. I’m honored to be part of an organization that is respected thoughout the region.

Truck Fire Photo by Everett Peterson

A local Roscoe resident had his old restored fire truck in the Memorial Day Parade on May 26. It seems during the parade one of the wheels started smoking.

Firefighters responded from the parade to extingish the fire.

Firefighters finish putting out the fire in the wheel well.

Mulch Fire Photo by Sheryl Drost

Firefighters only needed a water extinguisher to put out a small mulch fire in the CVS parking lot on June1.

HRFD 75th HISTORY BOOKTaking Pre-orders until Sept. 30“Travel through 75 years of Harlem-Roscoe Fire history through the words and memories of those that lived it.”

The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District #1 is commemorating 75 years as a fire protection district. To celebrate this milestone we are compiling a pictorial history book. This book contains the Department’s historical time lines and pays tribute to its members both past and present. It also includes historic and current photos of people, places, and things that are hallmarks of the strength, courage, and innovation of the Department. This edition will feature personnel photos, action photos, individual firefighter/paramedic histories, memories and quotes.

The large 9” x 12” coffee table style edition has a deluxe hardbound cover and 104 pages with 64 full-color pages. High-gloss, double-coated paper is used for superior photo reproduction. The cost of this historic limited edition is only $49.95 for the standard edition with a hardbound color cover. Or you may choose a genuine bonded leather cover edition for $79.95. Either edition my be personalized for an additional $7.00 while the book is in pre-order status. We expect this book to deliver in early winter, in time for the holidays

To place a credit card order, please call 1-888-263-4702 or online at www.mtpublishing.com.

Please make checks and money orders payable to:Harlem-Roscoe Fire History Book. Send all payments and orders to:M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. PO Box 6802 Evansville, IN 47719-6802

Please feel free to stop by or call the administrative officer at 815-623-7867 if you need help or have any questions.

Times RekindledBy Sheryl Drost

Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Ramsey

I had the pleasure to interview Former Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Ramsey and his wife Joanne recently. Bob served on the department for 25 years from 1978 to

2003. He became an EMT in 1983 and Paramedic in 1985.

Bob remembers he was talking with Firefighters Ken Nelson and Greg Hartman at an Open House and they told him to come back for Tues. night training. Tuesday came around and Joanne reminded him he better go because he had told the guys he would. Bob said as he headed out his wife yelled after him, “Don’t sign anything!” Well, Bob didn’t sign anything that night, but he decided to join the department and met with Assistant Chief Jack Brown to sign up. Assistant Chief Brown told him about a smoke diver’s class that very night and for him to show up. Bob using borrowed gear with boots too large and attended the class. That was his only training before he started running. He didn’t have gear at first and most of the time borrowed Phil Foley’s gear. Two years later Bob said Trustee Jim Hall said there were a bunch of them that hadn’t been sworn in and he was officially sworn in.

He said before the four-lane Hwy 251 was built, the old Hwy 51 was what is Main St. today. He said the road was so busy that they had to put out stop signs in the road to stop traffic so the trucks could pull out of the old Station One.

Bob said Station Two Firefighters were like a big family when he was on. Several of them lived close to the station and would pride themselves that they could get a truck out in 3-4 minutes. When Bob, Mike Scott and Steve Blackmer became Paramedics they would always make sure one of them was available for medical calls on the south end. Bob’s wife, Joanne, said when that pager went off, she and her kids got left at the mall, the grocery store, and restaurant or wherever they were at. She said thank goodness for the other wives that she could call to come to get them.

Bob said Chief Oscar Presley was a top Paramedic and certified him. He said Oscar was so instinctive and would say it was just experience when you asked him how he knew what was wrong with a patient so quickly. Bob said he remembers the time he and Mike Scott were giving a lady oxygen and she was still having trouble breathing. Oscar walked in, and even from the doorway he knew what to do. He told them she was hyperventilating and to turn down the oxygen. Bob remembers the first time he stuck an IV in a patient on his own; He and Mike Scott looked over their shoulder and then at each other and said, “Look, Dad’s not even here looking over our shoulders.” He said he liked to try to get the patients to relax and then it was easier to treat them. He said he helped certify Kirk Wilson, Jay Alms and Jerry McCormick. Bob also said Station Two Firefighters had started getting the now famous blue jumpsuits to make it quicker to dress for a call. They caught on and became department issue.

Bob said they believed every firefighter should know at least the

basics on how to pump a truck, so that they all learned. They would bring Rockford Firefighter Ron Weavel up to help teach them pumping; He taught them how to ‘slide’ from pump to tank.

Then the the stories started flowing. There was the time he was putting a patient into the ambulance and a big red-headed man dressed in a Hawaiian shirt jumped in with them. Bob said he told the man that unless you are a relative of the patient that he’d better get right back out. The man goes, “I’m the Chaplain Dave Wiersbe!” Bob said he told him then to dress like one. Then there was the time Jim Kretsinger jumped on the back of the truck with him and had underwear hanging from the back of his collar. And then the time Rick Harvey and Dave Harmon were on the new 705 in the station and were going to pump water. Instead of pulling the tank fill lever Rick accidentally pulled the deluge lever sending a 4” stream of water straight up. And before they could get out of the way the water bounced off the ceiling and soaked them all.

Then he remembered the time he was on a call with the old rescue squad where they used the white box to radio to the hospital before we had ambulances. Oscar was working the patient and Swenson ambulance got there. They put the patient in and the white box went with so Oscar could talk to the hospital en-route. Then it dawned on them that the repeater for the white box was in the rescue squad and it had to be stay within 3-4 miles of the white box. So they high-tailed it out of there to catch up with the ambulance and followed them to the hospital.

Bob remembers a house fire on the south end that was burning pretty well when they arrived so they radioed back to dispatch they had a working fire. Well, they had just put a blitz line on engine 707 and between that and a 1-1/2” hose line they had it knocked down when Chief Brown showed up and was upset. He said, “I thought you said there was a working fire!”

Bob said Station Two had a rough patch in 1981 when several of the firefighters walked out over several issues. Bob said the remaining seven made sure there was a truck on the road within 3-4 minutes to prove to the public they were still protected until new firefighters were trained. Bob said he was paid $5 a call and all his training was on his own time. Joanne said their son Todd designed the old patch.

Bob said he loved and enjoyed his years with the fire department. He truly believed a happy family made good firefighters and gives his family a lot of credit for allowing him to serve for 25 years. He said he was taught, “Always train as if it’s a real fire, so a real fire feels like training and keeps the stress level down.”

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05/12/14 N. Alpine Rd.

05/13/14 Hwy 251 & Prairie Hill Rd. 05/23/14 Swanson Rd.

06/03/14 Hwy 251 & Bridge St.

Accidents Photos by Chief Shoevlin and Sheryl Drost

Storm Damage Photos by Sheryl DrostFirefighters were dispatched to several calls for downed wires and trees during a storm with high winds on May 12.

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Times RekindledBy Sheryl Drost

Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Ramsey

I had the pleasure to interview Former Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Ramsey and his wife Joanne recently. Bob served on the department for 25 years from 1978 to

2003. He became an EMT in 1983 and Paramedic in 1985.

Bob remembers he was talking with Firefighters Ken Nelson and Greg Hartman at an Open House and they told him to come back for Tues. night training. Tuesday came around and Joanne reminded him he better go because he had told the guys he would. Bob said as he headed out his wife yelled after him, “Don’t sign anything!” Well, Bob didn’t sign anything that night, but he decided to join the department and met with Assistant Chief Jack Brown to sign up. Assistant Chief Brown told him about a smoke diver’s class that very night and for him to show up. Bob using borrowed gear with boots too large and attended the class. That was his only training before he started running. He didn’t have gear at first and most of the time borrowed Phil Foley’s gear. Two years later Bob said Trustee Jim Hall said there were a bunch of them that hadn’t been sworn in and he was officially sworn in.

He said before the four-lane Hwy 251 was built, the old Hwy 51 was what is Main St. today. He said the road was so busy that they had to put out stop signs in the road to stop traffic so the trucks could pull out of the old Station One.

Bob said Station Two Firefighters were like a big family when he was on. Several of them lived close to the station and would pride themselves that they could get a truck out in 3-4 minutes. When Bob, Mike Scott and Steve Blackmer became Paramedics they would always make sure one of them was available for medical calls on the south end. Bob’s wife, Joanne, said when that pager went off, she and her kids got left at the mall, the grocery store, and restaurant or wherever they were at. She said thank goodness for the other wives that she could call to come to get them.

Bob said Chief Oscar Presley was a top Paramedic and certified him. He said Oscar was so instinctive and would say it was just experience when you asked him how he knew what was wrong with a patient so quickly. Bob said he remembers the time he and Mike Scott were giving a lady oxygen and she was still having trouble breathing. Oscar walked in, and even from the doorway he knew what to do. He told them she was hyperventilating and to turn down the oxygen. Bob remembers the first time he stuck an IV in a patient on his own; He and Mike Scott looked over their shoulder and then at each other and said, “Look, Dad’s not even here looking over our shoulders.” He said he liked to try to get the patients to relax and then it was easier to treat them. He said he helped certify Kirk Wilson, Jay Alms and Jerry McCormick. Bob also said Station Two Firefighters had started getting the now famous blue jumpsuits to make it quicker to dress for a call. They caught on and became department issue.

Bob said they believed every firefighter should know at least the

basics on how to pump a truck, so that they all learned. They would bring Rockford Firefighter Ron Weavel up to help teach them pumping; He taught them how to ‘slide’ from pump to tank.

Then the the stories started flowing. There was the time he was putting a patient into the ambulance and a big red-headed man dressed in a Hawaiian shirt jumped in with them. Bob said he told the man that unless you are a relative of the patient that he’d better get right back out. The man goes, “I’m the Chaplain Dave Wiersbe!” Bob said he told him then to dress like one. Then there was the time Jim Kretsinger jumped on the back of the truck with him and had underwear hanging from the back of his collar. And then the time Rick Harvey and Dave Harmon were on the new 705 in the station and were going to pump water. Instead of pulling the tank fill lever Rick accidentally pulled the deluge lever sending a 4” stream of water straight up. And before they could get out of the way the water bounced off the ceiling and soaked them all.

Then he remembered the time he was on a call with the old rescue squad where they used the white box to radio to the hospital before we had ambulances. Oscar was working the patient and Swenson ambulance got there. They put the patient in and the white box went with so Oscar could talk to the hospital en-route. Then it dawned on them that the repeater for the white box was in the rescue squad and it had to be stay within 3-4 miles of the white box. So they high-tailed it out of there to catch up with the ambulance and followed them to the hospital.

Bob remembers a house fire on the south end that was burning pretty well when they arrived so they radioed back to dispatch they had a working fire. Well, they had just put a blitz line on engine 707 and between that and a 1-1/2” hose line they had it knocked down when Chief Brown showed up and was upset. He said, “I thought you said there was a working fire!”

Bob said Station Two had a rough patch in 1981 when several of the firefighters walked out over several issues. Bob said the remaining seven made sure there was a truck on the road within 3-4 minutes to prove to the public they were still protected until new firefighters were trained. Bob said he was paid $5 a call and all his training was on his own time. Joanne said their son Todd designed the old patch.

Bob said he loved and enjoyed his years with the fire department. He truly believed a happy family made good firefighters and gives his family a lot of credit for allowing him to serve for 25 years. He said he was taught, “Always train as if it’s a real fire, so a real fire feels like training and keeps the stress level down.”

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05/12/14 N. Alpine Rd.

05/13/14 Hwy 251 & Prairie Hill Rd. 05/23/14 Swanson Rd.

06/03/14 Hwy 251 & Bridge St.

Accidents Photos by Chief Shoevlin and Sheryl Drost

Storm Damage Photos by Sheryl DrostFirefighters were dispatched to several calls for downed wires and trees during a storm with high winds on May 12.

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

By Captain Ryan Alms

BEAT THE HEATPeople suffer heat-related illness when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up to 4 years of age. Check regularly on them. For heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention.Stay cool Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather.

• Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.

• Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

o Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.

o Stay cool with cool showers or baths.o Seek medical care immediately if your

child has symptoms of heat-related illness.

Avoid sunburn Just a few serious sunburns can increase your and your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.

• Cover up. Clothing that covers your and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.

• Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside.

For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/index

Chaplain’s Corner

Chaplain Everett Peterson

I have been asked to tell you a little bit about myself I have been a chaplain for two years.,

but in some ways it feels like a life time. I have always been helping others going back to my childhood.

I worked 32 years in the mental health field, helping those who came to us with many different problems such as individuals who were suicidal, homicidal, depressed and were not able to care for themself. I worked very closely with the Rockford Police Department’s chaplains program, working with them and helping members of the community, but also working with police and firefighters that were having a difficult time.

I have gone through a level of the chaplain training program, I was also required to go through a six month training program before even becoming a chaplain. Along with my 32 years in the mental health field and a degree in Psychology, and being a master level Trainer in Behavioral Management, this all has prepared me to take on a role as a chaplain. I believe that, “you don’t have to go through it alone”. No what the problem may be, no matter how small or large the problem may be, you don’t have to go through it alone. It could be stress do to loss of a love one, stress from traumatic call no matter how bad it is, problems at home, or other family problems. I believe that I’m a good listener, and able to provide feedback when needed or just listen and be non-judgmental. The biggest thing is the confidential nature of the conversation is between the person I’m talking with and myself. I hold that in the highest standard. I would like to say that after watching the HRFD perform their given duties at varies location, I have the highest respect and admiration for the men and woman of the department. They put their lives on the line every day for the people of our community. And those who not only work in the field, but work behind the scene to keep the day to day operation of the fire department going. I’m honored to be part of an organization that is respected thoughout the region.

Truck Fire Photo by Everett Peterson

A local Roscoe resident had his old restored fire truck in the Memorial Day Parade on May 26. It seems during the parade one of the wheels started smoking.

Firefighters responded from the parade to extingish the fire.

Firefighters finish putting out the fire in the wheel well.

Mulch Fire Photo by Sheryl Drost

Firefighters only needed a water extinguisher to put out a small mulch fire in the CVS parking lot on June1.

HRFD 75th HISTORY BOOKTaking Pre-orders until Sept. 30“Travel through 75 years of Harlem-Roscoe Fire history through the words and memories of those that lived it.”

The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District #1 is commemorating 75 years as a fire protection district. To celebrate this milestone we are compiling a pictorial history book. This book contains the Department’s historical time lines and pays tribute to its members both past and present. It also includes historic and current photos of people, places, and things that are hallmarks of the strength, courage, and innovation of the Department. This edition will feature personnel photos, action photos, individual firefighter/paramedic histories, memories and quotes.

The large 9” x 12” coffee table style edition has a deluxe hardbound cover and 104 pages with 64 full-color pages. High-gloss, double-coated paper is used for superior photo reproduction. The cost of this historic limited edition is only $49.95 for the standard edition with a hardbound color cover. Or you may choose a genuine bonded leather cover edition for $79.95. Either edition my be personalized for an additional $7.00 while the book is in pre-order status. We expect this book to deliver in early winter, in time for the holidays

To place a credit card order, please call 1-888-263-4702 or online at www.mtpublishing.com.

Please make checks and money orders payable to:Harlem-Roscoe Fire History Book. Send all payments and orders to:M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. PO Box 6802 Evansville, IN 47719-6802

Please feel free to stop by or call the administrative officer at 815-623-7867 if you need help or have any questions.

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Your Source for SAFETY InformationNFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 www.nfpa.org/education

100 °F

0 °F

200 °F

300 °F

400 °F

500 °F

600 °F

700 °F

800 °F

900 °F

1000 °F

1100 °F

1200 °F Sparklers

Glass melts at 900 °F

Wood burns at 575 °F

Cakes bake at 350 °F

Water boils at 212 °F

FireworksFireworksSafety

Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. People can enjoy fireworks safely if they follow a few simple safety tips:

FACTS• In 2011, almost 18,000 fires were caused by fireworks. •

Sparklers cause 16% of fireworks injuries.!

!

BE CAREFUL!

KKK Be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts.

KKK Do not use consumer fireworks.

KKK Keep a close eye on children at events where fireworks are used.

Safety

HowHOTdoes

asparkler

burn?

Consumer fireworksNFPA is opposed to consumer use of fireworks. This includes sparklers and firecrackers. Even sparklers burn hot enough to cause

third-degree burns.

Birthdays

June7th Megan Alms8th Shannon Burbach11th Mike Huffman16th Jen Anderson17th Jesse Martin19th Justin Harwood

July1st John Bergeron6th Mike Helland7th Mike Drost9th Greg Wernick Ken Krause16th John Morgan18th Bill Null21st Tim Bergeron

Total Calls for 20141186

Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.

Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl Drost

The 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:hrfdsdrost@gmail.com

From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

Wow! That is the only word that comes to mind when I look back on our dedication/open house. The show of support by local and state officials along with the citizens of our district was great. It was a surreal feeling to bring a project that began three years ago to a formal conclusion.

It all started with a feasibility and facility study. Our results we hope from proper planning and having a vision from our board of trustees and the foundation that has been established by those who have served previously is a fire station rich in history and tradition. This will be something that will serve the district for many years to come.

I need to thank all of the firefighters and staff members for their commitment and support to our district. It is not only on calls that they give it their all, but the countless hours that go unseen within the stations are numerous as well. During this whole construction process they were displaced from their normal routine, but all of them never missed a beat. They all were involved in one way or another in the success of this project.

As we see the weather improve and the signs for the last day of school, please remember the bike riders, runners and walkers. Oh yea, don’t forget construction, which is definitely in full swing.

We will be participating in many activities as in the past. We just finished with the Young at Heart, Roscoe and Rockton Memorial Day Parades and North Pointe Kids Fit N Fun Day.

Congratulations are in order to Ryan Sarver for his successful completion of paramedic class. What began in August for him came to a grand conclusion on June 12th. After many months (which flew by in my eyes) of work and effortless determination, I

am proud of his accomplishment. I have the utmost confidence that Ryan will continue with our commitment to patient care and will meet, if not exceed what the public has expected from us.

Congratulations go out also to Anna and Adam Eich on the birth of their son Andrew.

To all the Dads, I wish you a day of relaxation and filled with your family on Father’s Day. There is something I always will remember about my dad, which I am pleased to share with you. My dad gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person - he believed in me.

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, harlemroscoefire. com. We can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead and friend us.

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Trustees John Donahue, Al Bach and Bart Munger

Instead of a ribbon cutting, the Trustees uncoupled a fire hose.

Congratulations to Firefighter Adam Eich and his wife Anna on the birth of their third child, Andrew Lyle Eich.

Andrew was born on May 30. He measured in at 9lbs. 10oz. and 20.5 inches long. Andrews big sisters, Alexis and Addison, are totally in love with their baby brother. Mom and baby are doing great and Adam is on cloud nine. Congratulations again, Adam and Anna, he is so adorable.

Congratulations Graduates

• Lt. Ramona Baldoni-Lake graduated from American Public University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management.

• Firefighter Mike Powell’s daughter, Shannon, graduated summa cum laude from N.I.U. College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. She plans to pursue a career in Immigration Law.

• DC John Bergeron’s son, Dalton, graduated from Harlem High School. He received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, the Harlem VIP Pride Award and the Carrol University Trustees Scholarship. He will be attending Carrol University to major in Psychology and Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

• Engineer Matt Bush’s son, Cody, graduated from Hononegah High School. He will be joining the United States Air Force in August.

• Engineer Marty Green and Data Entry Kelly Green’s son, Cody, graduated from Hononegah High School with several awards for varsity soccer. He will be attending Loras College will be working on a degree in Kinesiology.

• Chaplain Everett Peterson’s daughter, Alexandria, graduated from Hononegah High School and was a 4-year band member. She will be attending Lincoln College and will be studying Arts, Animation and Voice Over Acting.

• Dispatcher Jennie Anderson’s daughter, Katy Sprague, graduated from Hononegah High School and received the Citizen Award. She will be attending Highland Community College in Freeport to major in Agriculture.

• Firefighter Aaron Miller’s son, Austin, graduated from Stephen Mack Middle School. • Paramedic John Morgan’s daughter, Abby, graduated 8th grade from North Boone.• Firefighter Stefani Layman’s son, Ethen, graduated 8th grade from Roscoe Middle School.

Ethen has been on the Honor Roll throughout middle school. • Battalion Chief Tom Aaker’s daughter, Piper, graduated from Cross & Crown Preschool • Lt. Jerry McCormick’s son, Tyler, graduated from Stepping Stones Preschool• Firefighter Adam Eich’s daughter Alexis graduated from Growing Tree Preschool.

THE FIREHOUSE SCENEIs a monthly publication of the

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District

Rogers Memorial Park Photos by Sheryl Drost

In the front of the newly remodeled Station One is the Rogers Memorial Park. The memorial was created in memory of Chief Howard ‘Cobby’ Rogers. Chief Rogers and his wife died in a tragic car/train accident in 1965. The original memorial consisted of flag poles and a plaque at the old Station One where the Firehouse Pub is today. Station One was moved to its current location and the memorial has grown to be a memorial park. It now includes memorial bricks for any HRFPD firefighter that passes and has served over 10 years.

Left, Former Chief Cobby Roger’s granddaughter, Jean Rogers-Wedel, shows her grandson, Jaxton, Cobby’s memorial brick. Right, Jean had recently found Cobby’s dress blue hat in the attic and is letting it be displayed in the new display case in the remodeled fire station. Her grandson thought it was pretty cool and he wants to be a firefighter like is his great great grandpa was.

The new display case in the new atrium has many Harlem-Roscoe Fire memorabilia already on display and it’s being added to all the time.

Seems the firefighters dubbed Colleen and Tammy the ‘Cake Nazis’ because they wouldn’t let the firefighters have any cake until after the Open House. Colleen said they had so many people attending the event that she wanted to make sure they all received cake. She said the guys were there at 7pm sharp to finish up the cake.

Young at Heart Memorial Day Parade Photo by Sean Laurent

Five of the new firefighters getting ready for the Young at Heart Parade.

Roscoe Memorial Day Parade Photos by Everett Peterson

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June 2014 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

Station One Dedication Pages 2&3, 6&7

Job Well Done!Architect Jason Estes-FGM Architecture, HRFPD Chief Don Shoevlin and Project Manager Matt Kolinski - Ringland-Johnson Construction