Fulton EMS and Medic EMS Personnel Help Mercy With Disaster Drill

CLINTON, IA - This morning around 8:15 AM, both Medic EMS and Fulton EMS personnel were involved in a exercise with Mercy Medical Center in Clinton.  The drill consisted of a daycare center incident involving a motorist who lost control of his vehicle and going through a fenced in daycare facility injuring multiple people.  Marcy Wilcke, RN from the ER who put this drill together really appreciated the help from our two organizations.

Fulton Fire & EMS Have A Drive Thru Lunch

June 15 - Members of the Fulton Fire Protection District had a Drive Thru Lunch serving pork chops and chicken sandwiches.  It was a good day for a cookout.  Captain Tim Green and members were cooking the pork chops and chicken breast outside of the fire station.

EMS Members Attend Defensive Driving Obstacle Course

June 12 - Members of the Fulton Ambulance (FFPD EMS) were present up at the Fulton Elementary School using their defensive driving skills driving the ambulance through an obstacle course.  This was a VFIS approved course.  Several stations gave the crews a challenge going through the course.  In the above photo a EMS member was going through the serpentine.

Fulton Fire, EMS, and Police Members Attend Recognition Service

Fulton, IL -  Emergency Responders attend a church service in honor to recognize our service to the community.  Members of the Fulton Fire Protection District and Fulton Police Department attend the First Reformed Church Sunday the 10th of June.  After the service members were invited to the school park for fellowship and lunch.  In speaking for the whole group, we appreciated the recognition and thank the pastor and congregation for the time we spent with them.

You all may be wondering why I took a photo at night of the windmill?  I am exploring my interest in photography.  Ya....  For some time now, I have been interested in taking photos.  I am currently learning about night photography and the blue night sky.  I have taken several pictures up on the Fulton dike and find the images up there to be really cool looking.  I have taken pictures of the North Bridge, various scenery from across the crick and of course the river.  I find that this type of activity relaxes me and allows me to be very creative with the photos and turn them into a canvas full of picture art.  I hope all of you enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend.  The ambulance schedule will be out soon.  If you have not turned in a schedule, I will be looking you up.  Don't make me look you up.....   Dave

Memorial Day 2012

Memorial Day has many meanings to everyone.  Many people get the day off, get paid overtime, enjoy cookouts and the most important remembering those who have served our country.  This Memorial Day should  be remembered for the sacrifices that our men and women of our Armed Forces have done over the recent years protecting our freedoms and from the threats of terrorism here in the U.S. and abroad.  Many of our soldiers lost their lives and many were injured both mentally and physically.  As you go throughout your day, lets remember their sacrifices and be very thankful for the dedicated work that our troops have done.  We should also remember the sacrifices of our local First Responders.  Police, Fire, and EMS personnel work very hard to protect life and property on a day to day basis.  With little funding and little pay, these men and women sacrifice a lot as well.  I hope everyone had a great weekend and that we all have a safe and fun summer.

Dave Rogis EMT-P
EMS Coordinator
Fulton Fire Dept EMS

Ammonia Leak at Fulton Meat Locker

Fulton,IL. Fulton Police, Fire, and EMS responded yesterday afternoon to the Fulton Meat Locker for a strong smell of ammonia inside the business. Fire crews were there for several hours. The business was evacuated. A employee of the locker was evaluated for inhalation of the ammonia at the scene. No one was transported to the hospital from the scene. The leak was found and contained. Fire crews ventilated the business.

Class on Mngt of Stroke

Steve Paulsen, Flight Paramedic from Medforce and EMS Director of MCH EMS presented the topic of Stroke at the Fulton Fire Station at our Tuesday night training in May.

New EMS Officers for 2012 - 2014

FULTON EMS - Election of Officers were held on April 26 at the Fulton Fire Station.  The officers serving a 2 year term (2012-2014) are:

Dave Rogis EMT-P  EMS Coordinator

Shelly Giannetto EMT-B   1st Assistant EMS Coordinator

Justin VanDellen EMT-B  2nd Assistant EMS Coordinator

Would like to thank Keith King for serving this last term as 2nd EMS Assistant.  

Prom Night Drill - 2012 FHS

FULTON HIGH SCHOOL - 4/27/2012 Members of the Fulton and Albany Fire Protection District responded to a mock (staged) accident at Fulton High School near the football field.  This was to show Fulton High School students on what could happen if a student drinks and drives.  Selected students along with their parents participated in this event with Fulton High students on the other side of the fence observing.  The Fulton Fire Protection District would like to thank Zack Vilmont and Jon Butz for setting this event up.  We would also like to thank the members of the Albany Fire Protection District, Medic EMS, and MedForce for participating in this event.  A special thanks to Chance Kness (Clinton Co Emergency Mngt Coordinator) for narrating this event.  We hope that the students who were present got our message.....   Link to video  http://youtu.be/09aYd1NZJFk

Honoring Howard Swanson November 12, 2011 2 PM

You are invited to join the Fulton Fire Protection District and members of the Fulton community to honor Howard Swanson for his many successful years of service as Fireman and Trustee. The celebration will be held at the Fulton Fire Station on Saturday November 12 from 2-4PM. At 3 PM, Howard will receive an achievement award and other items in recognition of his outstanding and long service to the community as a member of the Fulton Fire Protection District.

Helmet Removal in Athletics

Good article from EMS World


Helmet Removal in Athletics

Fulton Fire / EMS Cookout Fundraiser

The Fulton Fire and EMS Departments will be having a Drive Thru Lunch at the fire station on the following dates around the noon hour:
August 12
September 16
October 7

We will also be serving chicken and porkchop sandwiches at the car show at 510 15th Ave Fulton on August 20.

We are looking for all members to help out during any of these times. If you have any questions check with Boyd VanDellen.

Report Faults D.C. Medic's Response to Heart Attack

Report Faults D.C. Medic's Response to Heart Attack

First Reformed Church to have Service of Appreciation June 12

Attention all Fulton Fire and EMS members the Fulton First Reformed Church 510 15th Ave will be having a church service to acknowledge the appreciation they have for the services we provide to our community. Service is at 9 AM. At 11 AM there will be a family picnic at Cattail Park. Any questions to contact Pastor Lenz at 815-589-2203.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain

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Darla Wiebenga 1966-2011 Dedicated EMT

It is with great sorrow to announce on the death of Darla Wiebenga. She spent a great deal of her life in public service. She was a member of the Fulton Fire Protection District as a EMT-Basic and currently was with the Hanover EMS. She did spend time with the American Red Cross. Funeral Arrangements are pending and from my understanding will be having a fire department type funeral. More to be announced when it becomes available. - Dave Rogis

Congratulations Steve & Courtney

Steve and Courtney welcomed to the world a son, Owen Bradley Boonstra, born on December 7, 2010. The Fulton Fire Protection District would like to congratulate to the both of them and wish for them to have a very happy holiday and enjoy their new arrival. Future EMT in 18 years!!!

Dave Rogis EMS Coordinator FFPD EMS

4th Street Fire November 23, 2010

On the evening of November 23, 2010 members of the Fulton Fire Protection District responded to two fires. One at 6th Ave and 8th Street and the other soon to follow at 10th Ave and 4th Street. The Fulton Fire Department was OUTSTANDING at both fires and certainly showed our community that we certainly have a very professional volunteer department. During these fires we had numerous outside agencies responding from both Illinois and Iowa. All of the Fire Officers on scene did a wonderful job and coordinating the scenes and a member in particular did a excellent job at operating the radio keeping track of times and making many numerous phone calls. Thanks for all that you do Keith King. Though we had some issues of which were not in our control, we handled them very professionally. Also outstanding work to the Fulton EMS crews who provided care to several paitents on the scene of the fire on 10th Ave and 4th Street. It is our sincere hope that families that were affected by both fires will be cared for and be able to move on after this incident. - Dave Rogis EMT-P EMS Coordinator FFPD

Fulton Fire Responds To Aid Savanna for Manny's Pizza Place

A fire broke out this morning up in Savanna. Manny's a popular pizza place was ablaze with the building a total loss. Area departments responded including the Fulton Fire Protection District. The fire was still under investigation during time of this blog. In the photo, an engine and squirt were on the scene assisting Savanna Fire. Great job and community support.