Training Calendar UpdatedPosted By P. Feely on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 16:44The Training Calendar has been updated on both the Website and hallway hard copy. Trainings have been posted through March. Other information found on the Calendar include : PT Assessments, Advanced-EMT schedule and more. Please check regularly for updates.
Captains and Lieutenants SelectedPosted By P. Feely on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 21:56Congratulations to the following Captains and Lieutenants who passed the following evaluations, in order to attain their positions.
1. Must meet required years of service and certifications 2. Pass a written exam 3. Interview Process.
The following individuals meet the requirements for the Captains Positions: Capt. Nate Messmann, Capt. Jason Mueller
The following individuals met the requirements for the Lietuenants Positions: Lt. Jake Knudson, Lt. Carl Dickes & Saftey Officer Brad Hite
2010 Administrated and Executive Board ElectionsPosted By P. Feely on Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 18:59
FD Holiday Party December 18thPosted By P. Feely on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:28Huntertown Fire Department Holiday Party Info:
When: Friday December 18th 2009
Who: All Dept Members + Spouse/Guest
Where: Elegant Occasions, 14722 Lima Rd
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Due to the flu epidemic this year, we have decided to make this years Holiday Party for ADULTS ONLY. RSVP REQUIRED by December 6th to Mike Feely. Please contact him at mike.feely@huntertownfire.com or 449-3696 M-F 8a-4p.
We look foward to seeing you !!!
6p-7p = Arrival and drinks
7p - 8p= Dinner
8p-9p= Awards Ceremony
Public Information UpdatesPosted By Robert Boren on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:07Please check out the updated information in the Public Information area of our website. With fire prevetion week just a month away updates will happen almost weekly so please check the area often.
MDA Campaign a SuccessPosted By Mike Feely on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 17:36Good Job to everyone that participated with this years MDA Campaign. Jason Mueller coordinated a record high collection this year of $5,507.97. Thank you to all our members that participated and helped collect for this important cause. Huntertown Fire Department is proud to give back to the community and thanks everyone that donated.
2009 Heritage Days FestivalPosted By P. Feely on Monday, August 03, 2009 at 22:23
Saturday August 1st started off the 2009 Heritage Day Festival with a 5K race, then followed by the annual Parade. A strong showing from all members enabled every truck to be fully crewed with 4 members per rig. After the parade, it was suggested to take a group pict, even though some of the members already left. Thankyou to all who participated!!
Night Delivery of Engine 92 on VideoPosted By P. Feely on Friday, July 03, 2009 at 22:42Click on the following link to view the actual delivery of E-92 just before Midnight 7-2-09. Special Thank to Robert Boren and Caleb Garman for staying in Appleton WI an extra night so Pierce Mfg could take care of some unexpected issues. An even bigger "Thanks" to the community for providing us with top of the line equipment to assist in keeping them safe, as well as the firefighters who train hard to provide that service. The Perry Twp Advisory Board also plays an important role to budget for such important expenses.
Engine 92 DeliveredPosted By Robert Tucker on Friday, July 03, 2009 at 18:37
Engine 92 has finally arrived at the station! Caleb Garman, Carl Dickes, Robert Boren and Rob Tucker made the trip to Pierce Mfg. in Appleton Wisconson to inspect and take delivery. We hope to have the truck in service in a couple of weeks. Specail thanks goes out the engine committee for thier hard work over the past year. The committee was Mike Aker, Caleb Garman, Chris Elett, Jason Hale, Shane Hart, Jason Meuller, Robert Boren and co-chairs Nate Messmann And Rob Tucker.
Engine 92 specifications are:
- 2009 Pierce ArrowXT chassis
- Cummins 400hp ISL engine
- 1500 GPM Waterous single stage pump
- 1000 Gallon poly tank
- 30 gallon class A foam cell
- Husky 12 Foam System with six discharges - Front bumper, all three speed lays, 2 1/2 cross lay and rear 2 1/2 discharge
- 6kw PTO generator
- Electrical reel with 200 feet of cord above drivers side pump panel
- Front trash line - 100 feet
- All LED emergency and task lighting
- Brow light on cab face
- LED Roto-Ray light with green lens
- HID scene lights
- Hydraulic ladder rack
- Side roll protection
- Front impact protection - Air bags for officer and driver
- Tac-4 double wishbone independent front axle
- Rear hose bed compartment for long spine board and stokes basket
- Full height EMS compartments inside the cab on each side
- Rear compartment for 10 foot pike poles under the tank
- Coffin compartment in hose bed behind stokes compartment
- AM/FM/CD Radio with four speakers
Engine 92 Build ProgressPosted By Robert Tucker on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 17:17
Here are some more pictures of our new engine. It is in the final stages of production and will be ready for delivery next Wednesday July 1st. Enjoy!
Mandatory Training Class CompletePosted By P. Feely on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 02:06
The Students that participated in the Mandatory Training Class that began April 6th, completed their training and took the Final State Exam Monday June 22nd. The Class started with 21 students and finished with 20. They were a great bunch of people and will be great assets to their Fire Departments. Everyone came to class with super attitudes and more importantly a good sense of humor. My Thanks to all the students for giving Huntertown FD the priveledge of participating in their training!!! Good Luck and Stay Safe!
Engine 92 Build In ProgressPosted By Robert Tucker on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 04:47
Robert Boren, Billy Workman and Caleb Garman visited Pierce Manufacturing on Monday June 15th to check on the progress of our new engine. Work on the truck is proceeding extremely fast. It is scheduled to be completed on June 30th and ready for delivery on July 1st.
Engine 92 is an Arrow XT chassis, 1000 gallon tank, 1500 gpm pump, Husky foam system, side role protection, front impact protection, four wheel disk breaks and a Tak-4 front axle.
Attention Mandatory StudentsPosted By Pat Feely on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 13:32
Attention Mandatory Students:
It has come to my attention that the State would like you all to acquire NIMS 100,200 & 700 prior to taking the Mandatory Test. This is an ONLINE course ONLY, available at the links below. This is not a classroom curriculum available throught the Mandatory Training System. There will be questions on the test. I encourage you all to get together as squads to complete this testing. If anyone is not comfortable taking the Mandatory Test on Monday June 22 as scheduled DON't WORRY. We will make other arrangements and another test date. If you do not have access to a computer, I will allow you to use the computers at our fire station. Again, this is information that you can complete as squads. Click the links below to read the information, then download the test at the end. You will be required to take the test so they can email you your certification. The following Squad members have been contacted and are responsible for making sure other members of their squad complete this testing. If you guys want to work with other squads and do it as a group, just call the other squad leaders. Any questions Call Pat Feely 740-8463
Squad1: Michael Hess
Squad2: William Marker
Squad3: Nate Garton
Squad4: Aaron Orwig
Squad5: Pat Falls
NIMS 100 (Click) http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100a.asp
NIMS 200 (Click) http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200a.asp
NIMS 700 (Click) http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp
You Should Have Seen The Toast!Posted By Robert Tucker on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 23:12
Our tribute to the late John Candy. Remember the scene from the movie Uncle Buck? "You should have seen the toast! I couldn't even get it thrugh the door!"
24 Members Make Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser a Sucess!Posted By P. Feely on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 23:19
A strong showing from the members of the Huntertown FD contributed to a
sucessfull Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday May 30th.
Approximately 24 members worked together to make this event a well organized
effort. Members started arriving at the Fire Station at 5:30am to begin setting
up then started cooking before the doors opened up at 7am. We took this
opportunity to not only feed the public, but also to provide information on :
CPR, Health and Safety, Fire Prevention, Tornado Preparedness, reflective
addressing signage and much more including information on how to become a member
of our Proud Fire Department. A HUGE "Thank You" goes to the Community for
showing an overwhelming show of support for our fundraising cause. At last
count we profited roughly $1,000.00 This money will go toward providing
advance training to our members. An extra thanks to EMS Chief Rich Sellers and
Pvt. Derreck Schwehn for the countless hours and legwork necessary to put this
event on. Great job to all who helped including Rescue 178 and Truck 67 for
coming to our Station to cover any runs. After you click on this article, click
again on the individual pictures to see what a good time everyone had!
Congratulations Jason HalePosted By P. Feely on Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 07:00
Huntertown Fire Department would like to formally congratulate Jason Hale on accepting a full-time position with the New Haven-Adams Township Fire Department. Thursday May 7th will be his last day as a full time employee with Huntertown FD. Jason was a hard worker and well liked. We congratulate not only Jason, but also NHAT FD on adding another high quality member to their full time staff. Good Luck Jason!
Great Turnout for Mandatory Training ClassPosted By P. Feely on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 07:00
Monday April 6th was the start of the District 3 Mandatory Training Class instructed with combined efforts by every Huntertown firefighter with the Instructor certification. The turnout was larger than expected, but that is a good thing. Originally we were hoping for 15 students, but as of 1 week ago, there were only 7 registered. Since then the turnout exploded to 21 students. The class is expected to take their final test on June 22nd. Some of the Departments taking advantage of this free training are: Huntertown FD, Washington Twp FD, St. Joe Twp FD, Corunna FD, Columbia Twp FD, Spencerville FD, and Jackson Twp FD, just to name a few.
Water Flow Damages Brand New BuildingPosted By P. Feely on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 07:00
At approximately 9:30pm Saturday March 21, Huntertown FD and Northeast FD were dispatched on a General Fire Alarm. On arrival F-91 had nothing showing, but a water flow alarm bell sounding at the rear of the large structure. Further investigation identified water coming from the Side 3 first floor ceilings at a back door. Northeast E-171 forced entry and secured the standpipe to stop the water flow, since there were no signs of smoke or fire in the structure. Water damage was significant as it extended throughout the brand new building that opened March 2nd 2009.
Hands-On Confined Space Training with FWFD S.O.R.TPosted By P. Feely on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 08:00
On Wednesday February 25th @ 19:00 Several Depts joined forces to be involved with a Mock scenerio requiring the use of the Special Operations Response Team. The initial dispatch was on an ambulance run on a "man down" with no additional information given. On arrival they found a "worker" down a mobile semi tank trailer unconscious. The crew was to identify the "confined space" requirements and acknowledge the need for resources that exceeded our standard response. Command was established and then worked closely with the FWFD S.O.R.T. and mutual aid companies.
The training was a great opportunity to ask questions and work as a team with other agencies. The training wasn't without challenges, and equipment issues, but that made the scenerio more realistic. As problems and failures play into emergecies its our job to stay focused and react accordingly to keep ourselves and the public safe. More importantly we learn about capabilities and resources within other neighboring Fire Departments.
Special thanks for the strong participation from Huntertown,Washington,Northeast and Fort Wayne Fire S.O.R.T. Especially Pvt. Gabe Silva for being our victim for the 2 hr Event. "Train Together, Go Home Together"
Physical Fitness NightPosted By P. Feely on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 07:00
Huntertown FD includes physical fitness as part of our regular firefighting and Medic training every month. As long as it promotes staying active, it doesn't matter what you do. Huntertown FD is proud of the Peer Fitness Trainers we have sent to be trained including: Jason Hale, Jason Mueller, Chris Walker, and Jake Knudson. We have found that its great not only for fitness, but camaraderie and competition. Here you can see everyone hard at work playing floor hockey.
Multiple FD's Participate in S.O.R.T. TrainingPosted By P. Feely on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 08:00
On Wednesday January 14th Huntertown FD hosted many departments as FWFD went through their S.O.R.T (Specialty Operations Response Team) equipment and capabilities if needed by the County FD's. Capt. Russ McCurdy gave a presentation that lasted approx 1 hr explaining the importance of a quick scene assessment, and acknowledging the need for additional resources that exceed your FD's capabilities. The entire lecture focused around a common theme in the fire service.....SAFETY. After the SORT informational lecture, we went to the bays for multiple SORT stations, showing their equipment and how works. Our thanks for all the following Fire Departments that participated in training : Huntertown FD, Washington Twp FD, Cedar Canyons FD, St. Joe Twp FD and Fort Wayne FD. To see the picts up close, double click on them.
Ice Rescue.... Are You Prepared?Posted By P. Feely on Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 08:00
Have you refreshed your knowledge of Huntertown FD's Ice Rescue equipment? If not, the time is now... not on a scene. Don't forget to be familiar with not only the eqipment, but also the techniques and safety accessiories too. The trailer hitch has been placed on the tongue so all thats required is to back up, hook up and go. If anyone wants to watch the Ice Rescue Sled Manufacturer Video, it is in the conference room VCR. Just Rewind and play. Here is the equipment available.
1. Ice Rescue Sled
2. (4) Wet Suits
3. Rope bags with safety caribeaners
4. Sled paddle
5. Extension Grab bar
6. Velcro Victim Chest Strap
Ice Rescue requires manpower and teamwork. Make sure you are prepared.