The Nelsonville Division of Fire was established in 1890. We proudly protect 5,177 people living in an area of 10.4 square miles. We operate out of a single station that protects the City of Nelsonville. Our department is a public agency whose members are a combination of paid and volunteer. We have an ISO rating of 5. We are staffed 24 hours a day by at least one on-duty firefighter. The Divisions staff includes the Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Senior Firefighter, and three (3) part-time Firefighters. Full-time staff work 40 hour weeks, on 8 hour shifts. Part-time staff cover the remainder of the open time. This staff is supplemented with twenty-three (23) Volunteer Firefighters. We provide service to the City of Nelsonville and Hocking College.
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PSA Aims to Alert Responders to 'Silent Killer'A new campaign is aimed at raising firefighter awareness to the dangers of carbon monoxide.By Ed Ballam - Firehouse.com News Posted: Sun, 12/26/2010 - 04:32pm Updated: Mon, 12/27/2010 - 03:30pm The silent killer for the fire service is carbon monoxide and the IAFF and the IAFC, have launched an educational campaign to raise awareness of its dangers. Aptly called "The Silent Killer," the health and safety campaign includes a six-minute video that highlights the immediate and long-term risks connected with carbon monoxide exposure. It's aimed at raising firefighter and responder awareness to the dangers of the colorless, odorless toxic gas. The video can be viewed online at TheSilentKiller.net and DVDs will be widely distributed to fire departments throughout the world. "Carbon monoxide (CO) is a significant and deadly occupational risk factor for firefighters," said Harold A. Schaitberger, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters. "We know that carbon monoxide is present in every fire and symptoms of CO poisoning are nonspecific and easy to miss. Any firefighter potentially exposed to CO and presenting with headache, nausea, shortness of breath or gastrointestinal symptoms should be assessed." At the heart of the campaign is the video which was produced and narrated by Randolph Mantooth, widely recognized for his portrayal of Los Angeles County Fire fighter/Paramedic "Johnny Gage" in the popular 1970s NBC Universal television series "Emergency!" Mantooth is a vocal advocate for CO awareness and prevention since his own near-death CO experience 20 years ago. "Too many of our fire rescuers and first responders do not believe they too are in danger and, consequently, do not adequately protect themselves from becoming unknowing victims of CO poisoning," said Mantooth "That's why it has become my mission to ensure that each and every firefighter and emergency first responder knows and understands these significant occupational hazards, how to properly protect themselves, and how to prevent unnecessary health risks to improve the odds that they will be around tomorrow to do what they were born to do." According to experts, carbon monoxide poisoning is a danger at every fire, but it's present without symptoms, making awareness, proper diagnosis and treatment difficult. Firefighters on the scene of a fire are at a significant risk because even mild carbon monoxide poisoning can rob the brain of oxygen which and lead to poor decision making. It can also rob the heart and vital organs of oxygen, causing life-threatening complications. Historically, half of all on-duty firefighter deaths have been attributed to heart attacks or stroke and depriving the heart of oxygen exacerbates heart conditions and puts stress on the vital organ. Just one severe carbon monoxide poisoning event nearly doubles the long-term risk of death, according to experts. The educational campaign urges firefighters to take personal responsibility for their health and safety by recognizing the occupational hazards of carbon monoxide exposure. Wearing protective breathing apparatus during active fire fighting and overhaul operations will help prevent unnecessary risks, according to campaign information. It also encourages fire fighters to get their CO levels tested on the fire scene with an approved noninvasive portable device and, if elevated, to seek immediate treatment, even if they are feeling well. Chief Jack Parow, IAFC President and Chairman of the Board, said; "We are pleased to be a part of this important educational campaign. Carbon monoxide is a real risk that firefighters and first responders face every day. With the proper awareness, precautions, and testing, we can prevent firefighter deaths and extend lives." The IAFC will be assisting with distribution of the video, including sending complimentary copies of the video to its membership. "As with many issues, education is the key to success," said Parow. Also lending assistance to the project was Masimo, a maker and marketer of noninvasive patient monitoring technologies. "We are proud to have supported the development and dissemination of this educational material for fire fighters and first responders," said Masimo Founder and CEO, Joe Kiani. "The 'Silent Killer' campaign is our opportunity to help save the lives of the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday for each of us. We know that the more successful this campaign is in reaching and educating them about the hidden dangers and risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, the fewer of our heroes will become victims and have their lives shortened by carbon monoxide poisoning." The new website was specifically developed to help raise awareness among fire fighters, first responders, emergency medical service (EMS) personnel, and their friends and families about the unsuspected occupational dangers of CO poisoning and how best to protect themselves. Designed as a destination site for all emergency first responders website features the new video along with a host of other important health and safety resources, including:
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| The following eligibility clarification has been added to the 2010 Fire Training Grant making the 2010 grant comparable to past grants: Private volunteer fire company: a company of trained firefighters, organized under applicable Ohio and federal laws, with at least one-half of its members serving as volunteer fire fighters for the company and that has a valid contract(s) to actively furnish fire protection services to one or more small municipalities or townships or fire districts, or a combination thereof, of this state.
REMINDER DATES FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS:
2010 Fire Department Training Grant Applications are available online and must be postmarked no later than January 14, 2011 to be considered. http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/docs/FMAC_Training2010.pdf
2011 Fire Department Equipment Grant Applications are available online and must be postmarked no later than January 14, 2011 to be considered. http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/docs/FMAC_Equipment2011.pdf
2011 Revolving Loan Program Applications are available online and must be postmarked no later than January 28, 2011 to be considered. http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/docs/FMAC_RevolvingLoan2011.pdf
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Course Description: C&GS4LIMT is a 6-day course intended for Fire, EMS, Public Works, Public Health and/or Law Enforcement personnel that are, or may be, assigned to an organized Local Incident Management Team (LIMT) for the purpose of improving their ability to manage (according to current ICS principles and NIMS doctrine) an incident requiring a significant number of multi-discipline and/or mutual-aid or resources. The course can also be presented as a "team training" to the entire established LIMT. Upon completion of the course, student will have an improved understanding of the purpose and function of each Command & General Staff position as well as the Planning Process. Completion of this course will also prepare & qualify the student to attend future All-Hazard Position-Specific ICS Courses.
Course Notes: This course, presented through the Ohio Fire Academy, is a national curriculum for the All-Hazards Community.
Completion of this course meets the pre-requisite to attend any of the All-Hazard Position-Specific ICS Courses (i.e. Command Staff, General Staff and Unit Leader Level courses).
Instructors: This course will be presented by Ohio Instructors from the Law, Fire and Hospital disciplines with extensive command and emergency management experience in the State of Ohio.
Student selection criteria: Personnel that are, or expect to be, assigned to an established Local IMT; or personnel that can expect to be assigned to fill a Command & General Staff position in order to manage an incident/event requiring a significant number of local and regional resources. Students should possess a basic knowledge of the incident command system and have previously participated in the development of Incident Action Plans (IAPs).
Pre-requisites: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 and FEMA Independent Study (IS) 700 & 800
Registration: Personnel may apply for this course on line at com.ohio.gov/fire
2178-2011-001 January 17-22, 2011 @ Ohio Fire Academy 2078-2011-002 February 21-26, 2011 @ Ohio Fire Academy 2078-2011-101 March 21-26, 2011 @ Akron, OH
No cost for the class, students are responsible for meals and lodging. |
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Attached is a special issue of the EMS Division's newsletter, The Siren. This issue focuses on the topic of "One Card / One Expiration Date" for EMS and fire certifications. The information contained in this issue is very, very important for everybody who is certified in both EMS and fire. This issue can also be found online at http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/newsletters/Siren_SPE2010.pdf. |
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES RECOMMENDATIONS
Live Christmas trees should be as fresh as possible. Make a fresh cut at the base of the trunk, and place the tree in a sturdy stand. Locate the tree as far away from heat sources as possible and water it daily. Do not block your primary or alternative escape routes.
Selecting a Tree
Caring for Your Tree
Tree Decorations
Disposing of Your Tree
UNATTENDED CHILDREN RECOMMENDATIONS
Children need to be warned to stay away from matches, candles and decorative lighting. Younger children should be supervised at all times in rooms where candles are in use.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 2011 Fire Department Equipment Grant application 2011 Revolving Loan Program application 2010 Fire Department Training Grant application
The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of State Fire Marshal is pleased to announce grant application packages will be available on our website beginning December 13, 2010 for both the 2011 Fire Department Equipment Grant and the 2010 Fire Department Training Grant. Completed grant applications must be post-marked no later than January 14, 2011.
Also available online will be the 2011 Revolving Loan Application package. Completed 2011 Revolving Loan Applications must be post-marked by January 28, 2011. Complete information and forms can be found at: http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire |
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