On 5/2/12, The Cannon Beach Fire Department was able to conduct a live fire training exercise (Burn to Learn) at the east end of 2nd Street. These events do not come frequently but when they do they provide an invaluable resource for training, knowledge, and experience.
Photos from the event can be viewed either by clicking on the photo to the left, or by clicking the link at the bottom of the page to our Flickr account.
On Wed night, April 18, 2012, the Fire Department conducted training for a motor vehicle crash (MVC). The focus of the training was on full patient care in a MVC. Training areas of proper patient packaging, spinal immobilization, trauma assessment, airway assessment/maintenance, etc. were covered by RN Meyer and RN Roberti.
Photo here is of Lt Morgans overseeing his team.
Cannon Beach Fire and Rescue responded to its first Surf Rescue for a surfer at Indian Beach recently. This was our first of the Spring/Summer season and we would like to remind everyone to be safe in the water and know the rip currents! Indian Beach has what is locally referred to as the “surfer’s depository”, a known spot to capture surfers and initiate a rescue. Please, as the spring and summer 2012 seasons get underway, know you limits when it comes to the water and be safe.
Matt Gardner passed his Fire Inspector class and exam. He will now be performing Fire Marshall Duties for the town. Matt and Mark Brien will be partnered going forward for inspections and other such matters pertaining to the Fire Department and Building Department. Congratulations Matt!
Congratulations goes out as well to Irish Table Restaurant for attending a CPR certification course here at Cannon Beach Fire. If you are interested in CPR certification for either your business or just for yourself, call the Fire Department for details on upcoming classes! Ph# (503) 436-2949.
CBFR and CBPD recently re certified our annual CPR status as well.
Chief Balzer on Wednesday night April 18, 2012 participated in the community forum at the Coaster Theatre. A brief presentation was made by the City E Prep Committee and a large Q and A session followed.
Here is a brief rundown of the Calls for Service up to April 20th
04/02/2012 - 100 Block North Larch, chest pains. Medix transport PSH.
04/02/2012 - 200 Block West 2nd, possible heart attacks. PT refusal.
04/02/2012 - 70000 Block Cannon Road, blood pressure issues. Medix transport PSH.
04/03/2012 - 70000 Block Cannon Road, unknown medical. Medix transport PSH.
04/04/2012 - North Entrance, possible heart attack. Medix transport PSH.
04/04/2012 - 70000 Block Cannon Road, cardiac issues. Medix cancelled.
04/05/2012 - 70000 Block Cannon Road, cardiac issues. Medix cancelled.
04/05/2012 - 70000 Block Cannon Road, cardiac issues. Medix transport PSH.
04/10/2012 - 80000 Block Arcadia Road, unknown medical. Medix transport PSH.
04/11/2012 - 70000 Block Cannon Road, cardiac issues. Medix cancelled.
04/11/2012 - 200 Block Vista Del Mar, syncope episodes. Medix transport PSH.
04/12/2012 - 79800 Block Cannon Road, breathing difficulties. Medix transport PSH.
04/15/2012 - 300 Block Elk Creek Road, fall PT. Medix transport PSH.
04/16/2012 - 100 Block Orford, food poisoning. Medix transport PSH.
04/17/2012 - 70000 Block Tide Road, unknown medical. Medix transport PSH.
04/18/2012 - 200 Block Larch, diabetic emergency. PT refusal obtained.
04/18/2012 - Indian Beach, surf rescue. PT self extricated. No injuries.
04/18/2012 - Theresa’s Family Market, lift assist. Cancelled Medix.
04/19/2012 - 80000 Block Hwy 101. Truck off roadway non injury. Cancelled Medix.
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A reminder for all Fire Department members that tomorrow night is our annual CPR recertification training. It is important that you attend this critical update training.
Well, March has proven to be a busy month both in the number of calls we’ve responded to, and to training that the department members have attended.
Chief Balzer, Lt. Gardner, Lt. Morgans, and Firefighter Wilbur all attended the 2012 NW Leadership seminar in Portland. They reported that the seminar was well done and very educational.
Lt. Gardner has been working closely with the City Building Official as he (Gardner) is training to become Inspector 1 certified. They meet twice a week in order to prepare Lt. Gardner for the Inspector 1 school he will be attending April 9th-13th.
Firefighter’s Simmons and Sperley are in their finals for their EMT-Intermediate certifications. Firefighter Waller is in his finals for his EMT-Basic certification. Good luck to each of them!
On 3/14/12, the Astoria HazMat response team brought their equipment to our station for HazMat training. Special thanks goes to them for helping keep our training up to date. Photos of the training can be seen on our flickr page.
Members of the Water Rescue Team attended a Surf Rescue School in Seaview Washington. The class consisted of three, 10 hour, days. Those days consisted of training both in the classroom, and in the water on Jet Ski’s. The Water Rescue Team is comprised of firefighters Erik Meyer, Jo Anne Cremer, Mike Pfaff, Phil Simmons, and Eric Waller. Photos of the training can been seen on our flickr page.
Our annual awards dinner was held on 2/15/12. Chief Balzer began the evening by introducing the members of the Board of Directors, the members of the Budget Committee, and those friends and retired firefighters that were present.
Each current firefighter was introduced and their time in service and qualifications were recounted. A collective total of 308 years of fire/rescue experience is held by the current roster. That’s an average of 12.32 years for each member!
Of special note:
- Erik Meyer received the “Most Improved Training” award. Meyer increased his amount of training by 58.67 hours over his 2010 totals. Meyer has been with the department since 1997. He a Firefighter 2, Driver certified, Water Rescue (Surf Rescue Team) certified, Vehicle Extrication certified, and an EMT-I as well as an RN.
- Eric Waller received the “Rookie of the Year” award. Waller has been on the department for eight months. In that time he accrued 196.92 hours of training, became a Firefighter 1, an Instructor 1, is on the Surf Rescue Team, is currently enrolled in EMT-B class, and enrolled in Fire Science classes atClatsopCommunity College.
- Jo Anne Cremer received the “EMS Provider of the Year” award. Cremer has been on the department for 27 years and 5 months. Cremer is a Firefighter 2, Driver certified, Water Rescue Certified, and First Responder certified.
- Phil Simmons and Scott Sperley each received the “Chief’s Award.” Simmons has a total of 374.91 hours of training in 2011. He is a Firefighter 1, an EMT-B, on the Surf Rescue Team, and is currently enrolled in EMT-I classes. Sperley has a total of 335.58 hours of training in 2011. He is a Firefighter 1, an EMT-B, and is currently enrolled in EMT-I classes. Sperley is also known as the department “fix-it” guy.
- Tom Misner and Jim Osburn both received the “Fire Officer of the Year” award. Both are Lieutenants with the department. Osburn has been with the department since 1975. He currently serves as the department’s Human Resource Officer. Osburn is Firefighter 2 certified, Driver certified, Instructor certified, and an EMT-B. Misner has been with the department since 1982. He currently serves, with Roberti, as the department’s EMS Coordinator. Misner is a Firefighter 2, an Ops Level Responder, and an EMT-I.
- Brian Smith reached 5 years of service. Smith is a Firefighter 1 and he is Driver certified.
- Bob Malo reached 5 years of service (this time around!) Malo is a Firefighter 1. He is Pumper Operator certified, and Driver certified.
- Peggy Roberti reached 30 years of service. Roberti is an EMT-I/RN and currently serves, with Misner, as the department’s EMS Coordinator.
- Matt Gardner received the “Firefighter of the Year” award.Gardnerhas been with the department for 4 years and 6 months. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2011. He is the Department Training Officer. He is a Firefighter 1, Driver certified, Rope Rescue 2 certified, Instructor 2 certified, and EMT-B certified.Gardneris the Administrative Assistant to the Chief and is currently in training to become a Fire Inspector.
- Of course, no awards ceremony is complete without a little good natured ribbing and a few gag awards. To that end:
Phil Simmons was presented with the “I’ll Park it Anywhere” award.
- Eric Waller was presented with the “I Can Barely Afford to Have You on the Department” award.
- Matt Gardner was presented with the “I’m a Well Oiled Machine” award. To find out more about these awards, well… you’ll just have to ask those folks directly!
- In 2011, a total of 300 calls for service were responded to. Additionally, a collective total of 3,010 hours of training was attended by the membership.
All in all it was a night of good food, good friends, and good times!
Go to our Flickr page or click here to see more photos of the evening.
It’s finally here folks. Our new 2012 Chevrolet Suburban! It’s a 4×4 with a V8 gas engine on a 3/4 ton chassis. The vehicle is a QRV (Quick Response Vehicle) and has replaced 3258 as the first out vehicle for all medical calls. 3258 is still in service and is now used primarily as a heavy rescue for motor vehicle crashes, rope rescue scenes, and other scenes in which more equipment is required.
3252 seats 5, has LED lighting, and contains a rear slide out rack that holds all medical equipment and other supplies. There is additional storage available through the use of a roof mounted storage rack. Additionally, the unit contains a power inverter for on scene electrical needs.
Click on the photo above or check out our Flickr page for more images of 3252.
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for Wednesday (1/18/12). Wind gusts of 65+ mph are expected. Click here for more information or use the NOAA link at the bottom left of the page.
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The FD had a retirement party for Chief Rooper on Saturday (1/14/12). A good time was had by all!
Click the photo, or go to our flickr site to see more images of the party.
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Fire Chief Mike Balzer being sworn in
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