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.

Ice Water Rescue - December 10, 2010

Mark your calendars to be free on December 10. The Fulton Fire Protection District will be conducting outdoor training for Ice Water Rescue. That is right, cold, ice water rescue. Dress warm and prepare to have fun learning. EMS personnel will be needed for rehab Ops as well. More information coming soon. Look at the whiteboard by the lockers for more on this training.

Boot Drive for Salvation Army

The Salvation Army and the Fulton Fire Protection District will be conducting a Boot Drive out on Hwy 84 and Hwy 136 Saturday November 20, 2010 during the day. There will be a sign up sheet I assume. Any members available that day our encouraged to help out for this good cause. Any questions can be directed to the fire chief.

November 2010 EMS Schedule

The schedule for November 2010 is out. An email was sent to those in my email list and copies of the schedule are down in the radio room at the fire station. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the schedule please contact me immediately!!!

Dave

Training for the Month of October

There is a lot of training going on this month. For October 12, 2010 we will conduct training after the truck check on Management of Burn Injuries (2.0 CE). Wednesday the 13th of October a billing agency will be over at the fire station to answer questions regarding billing. For those who are not aware, Becky is resigning as our billing person. The Fire District is looking for an outside billing company to do our billing. The group that is coming this Wednesday is being highly looked at by our district because of their cost and reputation. On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of this month the fire side is doing Auto Extrication. EMS members are encouraged to go to one of those sessions to train along side the fire department. This should be some very worthwhile training. Our 4th Tuesday will be a rig detailing night and last cookout. See you all next week. Dave

Members Helping Members

Here is the story, Keith was washing his vehicle in the washbay when a fire call came out for a Mutual to Clinton for a house fire. Bruce took his on call for the ambulance so Keith could go to the fire call. After Bruce finished washing his own car, he took it upon himself to wash Keith's truck. That is one OUTSTANDING member who helps another. Great Job Bruce. Keep up the good work.

Dave