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Table of Contents

Notes from Chief Pg 2 Calendar Pg 3

Anniversaries Pg 4 Birthdays Pg 4

LODDs Pg 4 Spotlight– Chris Kramer Pg 5-6

Response Pg 7 Talkboard Talk Pg 8-9

MDA Pg 10-11 Training Pg 12

Marine Corps 5K Pg 13 Blue Mass Pg 14

Close the Doors Pg 15 Recipe Pg 16

Around Town Pg 17

Issue 49 October 2017 Editors: Admin Staff

Campbell County Fire Department

Newsletter

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Notes from Chief

I want to begin by expressing my gratitude and thanks for your outstanding performance this summer

during our busy wildland season. You are what makes us successful. We can have all the trucks,

beautiful stations, and the best equipment, but without you and your dedication, none of this mat-

ters. It requires people to use the apparatus and equipment to put the fires out. Without each of you,

we would not have had a successful season. The commitment and dedication of those of you who

assisted over the summer is second to none. Thanks each and every one of you for your contribution

to a highly successful wildland season!

With the wildland season coming to a close, the last day for our seasonal firefighter’s that remains is

Friday September 29th. They made a significant contribution to our overall success as well. This

year’s group was the best I have been associated with in my tenure here at CCFD. Thanks for your

contribution to a highly successful wildland season!

I would also like to thank each of you who have stepped up and are participating in the trial period

for staffing Station Three. The participation has been excellent, and I commend each of you for mak-

ing it a successful trial. I especially want to recognize those who may have been opposed to the idea

and are now participating. We need everyone’s participation in order to give it a fair chance. The

crews at Station Three have been steady and have answered some significant calls for service.

Thanks again for your commitment to the department and our citizens.

I truly believe that most if not all of you joined the Campbell County Fire Department for a multitude

of reasons. Those reasons can all be filtered into a common theme, and that is we all wanted to

make a difference. A difference in our community. A difference in the lives of the citizens of Camp-

bell County. There a numerous ways to contribute and make a difference, and my question to all of

you is: What are you waiting for? For many of you, you take this challenge seriously and capitalize

on every opportunity. Some may have the feeling they have not been afforded the opportunity. Oth-

ers have chosen to hang back and ride the laurels of our great organization. I say to you, stop wast-

ing time and start making a difference, now. You are a firefighter! You belong to one of the greatest

organizations and brotherhood/sisterhoods in modern society. You have answered a calling that

most will never realize. You embody everything that is good and just with mankind. You are the sub-

ject of the dreams of our children who one day aspire to walk in your shoes. So what are you waiting

for? Responding to incidents is a very small (but very important) aspect of being able to make a dif-

ference. When wearing our brand, each of you instantly garners the admiration, respect, and trust

that is normally afforded to only few of your closest family and friends. Making a difference does not

have to involve a dramatic life-or-death situation. It may be as simple as when approached by a

youngster, taking the time to get down to their level and listen to them? Talk to them on their level?

Not with all the technical knowledge and jargon, but on a level they understand. The conversation

may surprise you if you truly listen to what they have to say. You may even learn something. It may

involve holding the hand of a total stranger in their time of need and showing a level of compassion

this individual may have never experienced. The answer may lie in solving a problem that nobody

has taken the time to address. The list in infinite.

Here is my challenge to all of us. The next time you look out the bay doors, do not look at the com-

munity but look into the community. How can we make a difference as a department? How can you

make a difference? Look outside the box; we are very good at that; opportunities to make a differ-

ence! Carpe Diem!

Bill

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Special Ops

Training

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Countywide

Training

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9 Columbus Day

10 Wellness

11 Fire Board

Meeting

12 Department

Training

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17 Chief’s

Meeting

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19 Department

Training

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22 23 Cadet

Training

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29 30 31 Halloween

October 2017

THE DEADLINE

FOR

OCTOBER

NEWSLETTER

ARTICLES IS:

October 26, 2017

@ 5:00p.m.

dcrippen@ccfire.us

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LINE OF DUTY DEATHS:

Location Name Age Cause of death

Black Eagle, MT Chf Tom Martin 61 Undetermined

Campbellsburg, KY FF Thomas McBride 60 Undetermined

Kingston, AR Capt Randy Treat 71 Undetermined

Goleta, CA Batt Chf Gary Helming 47 Collision with POV

San Francisco, CA Batt Chf Terry Smerdel 59 Undetermined

Philadelphia, PA Lt Kenneth Greene 60 Undetermined

2017 Year to date: 68

Se pt e mbe r 2017

Bir thd ays !

Se pt e mbe r 2017

Anniversar i e s !

Eric Race 10/1

George White 10/1

Logan Tomer 10/5

Ronald Holmes 10/9

Sam Clikeman 10/11

Stefanie Brown 10/12

Thomas Linden 10/19

David King 10/21

Joseph Pearce 10/25

JR Fox 10/26

Ryan Fox 10/26

Kevin Collins 10/29

Macy , Irvin (Bill) M 10/8 42 Years

Hauber , Richard J 10/12 36 Years

Holmes , Ronald L 10/1 31 Years

Fox , Ryan P 10/26 20 Years

Fox , James R 10/26 20 Years

Reynolds , Clark 10/22 19 Years

Reynolds , Frank 10/22 19 Years

Coates , Rori 10/1 18 Years

Thar , Alyssa 10/6 17 Years

Trottier , Darrin 10/13 17 Years

Clikeman , Samuel R 10/20 13 Years

Mellott , Levi G 10/29 13 Years

White III, George W 10/16 9 Years

Chafee , Richard K 10/7 8 Years

Chafee , Chris 10/13 8 Years

Saunders , Eric R 10/19 8 Years

Sullivan , John D 10/26 8 Years

Crippen , Donna 10/25 7 Years

Wood , Lindsay R 10/16 5 Years

Kuhbacher , Justin W 10/9 4 Years

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Spotlight: Chris Kramer

CCFD Spotlight Interview Questions

Where are you from? I was born in Mobridge, South Dakota because there was no hospital in my little hometown of McLaughlin, South Dakota. I was raised on a farm about fifteen miles northeast of McLaugh-lin.

Which secondary school did you attend? I attended McLaughlin High School, and participated in football, basketball, track, band, and choir. I led my football team in sacks my sophomore and senior year (6 and 7 respectively), was named to the 1998 South Dakota All-Star Team, and to the Yellowstone Trail Conference All-Conference Team my Senior year. I delivered the Aberdeen American News six days a week all through high school, and worked in the summers as a hired hand for our neighbor down the road after we moved off the farm.

Do you have any post-secondary education? I have a certificate in Diesel Technology from Gillette Col-lege, and took 2nd place in the USA Skills competition that I participated in during my time at Gillette Col-lege. I recently completed my Level I Fire Apparatus Technician certification.

When and why did you move to Gillette? I moved to Gillette in the fall of 1999 to start classes at Gillette College. My parents moved here at that same time.

Before becoming a mechanic for Campbell County Fire Department, what were some of your other jobs? While attending college, I was the collections, repossession, and delivery person for Gillette RentAll. Other than that, I’ve pretty much always been a mechanic, even when my job title didn’t indicate that.

Why and when did you decide to become a mechanic for Campbell County Fire Department? I have been fascinated by how things work and what it takes to repair fire trucks my whole life. I took my mother’s stereo apart when I was about six and put it back together (luckily for me) without any extra parts.

How long have you worked for CCFD? I am in my fifth year working for CCFD. I was a volunteer fire-fighter in high school for my local department.

Do you have a significant other and/or children? My wife Andreah married me and my daughter Elena, who is now eleven, in 2012, and in 2014 Kinsley was born. She is a firecracker and makes me so proud of how smart she is. Just eight months ago Caroline came along. She is the sweetest little girl and is always smiling! We also have a cat named Mongo. My wife is a Juvenile Probation Officer for Campbell County, so I hope my kids behave!!

Favorite…

Tool? My Brain! Sports team? Vikings, Twins, T-wolves, Wild, and GO POKES!!!! Food? German Beverage? Coca-Cola Movie? The Blues Brothers Color? Orange

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Spotlight: Chris Kramer Continued

Kramer Family

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Response

On September 3rd at approximately 1238 hours, CCFD was dispatched to the Olmstead Rd. for a grass / timber fire. Units

arrived on scene to a fire in extremely rough terrain. CCFD has been assisted by BLM, CC Road and Bridge with dozers and

blades, and the Smoke Busters from Newcastle, WY. SEATS (Single Engine Air Tankers) have assisted with the containment

of the blaze. Crews continue to remain on scene of this 100 acre fire that is marked as under control. The smoke that re-

mains within city limits and Campbell County is still coming from up north from fires in Sheridan County, Montana, and fur-

ther north. There are no other fires in Campbell County at this time.

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Tailboard Talk

Health and Wellness Tailboard Talk CCFD Wellness Committee

Consistency

Creating a Workout Plan to Achieve Consistency

First you need to make a commitment to a fitness regimen. This means mapping out a plan for an activi-ty or a series of activities that are going to be done. A well thought out fitness plan will go a long way in helping you to reach your goals. To achieve consistency, you will want to think about the types of exer-cise that you can do on a regular basis. You will want to exercise at least three to four times per week for the best results. Unless there is a long-term plan in place or some thought has gone into how the fit-ness activity will be sustained, there is often a drop off in enthusiasm, resulting in inconsistency. Scheduling Your Workout Everyone marks their calendars for something. Don’t you think taking care of yourself is important enough to make it on to that calendar too? Logging your workout regimen and your progress will help solidify commitment. Once you have decided on the type of exercise you want to engage in, creating consistency means being realistic about how much time you need to devote to your regular exercise reg-imen. Create a workout schedule that involves at least a few minutes a day for a warm up, 20 minutes for a cardio activity and additional time for strength training and a cool down. The Impact of Consistency on Physical Health Working out with consistency is important for your physical health. Working out once a week only to avoid exercising for the next two weeks will only leave you feeling sore. It is too straining for the body to experience sporadic spurts of strenuous exercise. For optimal results, you will want to build up to higher and higher levels of cardiovascular strength and endurance. A gradual increase in intensity will allow your body to become stronger and more flexible. starting with small achievable goals and contin-uing to reset those goals so that you keep making more progress. Not everything happens overnight so you must be patient and consistent. Consistent Workouts and Mental Health A consistent workout regimen reduces stress and increases your mental wellbeing. When you work out regularly, your body releases endorphins that enhance your mood. You might also find that when you go for days or weeks of not exercising, your energy level decreases and your mood is not as heightened. Sticking to a regular exercise regimen will keep you feeling revived both physically and mentally. When you exercise with consistency, your muscles will develop gradually and your mind will experience reduced levels of stress and greater relaxation.

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HSBHSB HEALTH AND SAFETY BULLETIN

GUIDELINES FOR CLEANING STRUCTRAL TURNOUTS

Permitted Extractor Load Size:

Station 1 = 3 sets of liners or 3 sets of shells at a time.

Station 3 & 9 =2 sets of liners or 2 sets shells at a time.

1.Remove any loose debris from the outer surface of the clothing.

2. Separate the garments liner form the exterior shell. Remove Drag Rescue Device (DRD)

and Bail Out Harness if present. Remove suspenders and any additional items that

may be in the pockets and fasten all Velcro pocket covers.

3. Drag Rescue Devices and Bail Out Harnesses are to be hand washed only and at NO

time are allowed in the commercial washing extractors.

4. Turn garment liners inside out so moisture barrier side is inside the garment.

5. Pretreat stains on exterior of garment shells.

6. Fasten all Velcro and hardware on shells and turn inside out to minimize damage to

hardware and reflective tape.

7. *At no time will shells and liners be cleaned in the same load.

8. Include gloves and hoods in with shells.

9. Use the TIDE detergent (1 fill line for each set)

10. If air drying, ensure it is in a well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight. If machine

drying, liners and shells again cannot be in the same load.

11. A complete “Top to Bottom, Inside and Out” inspection of each piece of PPE is to be

completed prior to returning the garment back to service.

12. Maintenance Forms located in the cleaning area of the station MUST be filled out.

**ENSURE all 4 serial numbers match (2 liners/2 shells)**

13. You must also hand wash your boots and your helmet, this is not an option.

Contact a station or duty shift officer if questions arise regarding laundering, reassembly, or

damaged PPE.

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MDA

Ladies and gentlemen the results are in!! We'd first like to start off by saying THANK YOU to all that donated to MDA Fill The Boot. None of this would've been possible without the support of CAMPBELL COUNTY! Our goal for this year was $12,500 and the most money we've ever raised was in 2013 for a total of $15,498. We are truly proud to say that not only did we meet our goal for 2017, but we also set a new record for CCFD. Our grand total for 2017 MDA FILL THE BOOT is.....(drum roll).... $18,092.58!!! AMAZING WORK EVERYONE!!! MDA Rocky Mountain

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MDA

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Training

On September 20th we opened up our doors and did some great training with Campbell County Health EMS at Station 3.

We work side by side with these medical professionals daily and they depend on us just as much as we depend on them.

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Marine Corps League 5k Cross fit Run

Bear with us because there is a lot of THANK YOU's to give after the success of lastnight's 3rd Annual Marine Corps League

5k Cross fit Run / Walk / Wheel Event. First off to the 160 participants who participated in last night's event in 90 degree

weather, YOU ALL ARE AWESOME. We had some absolutely amazing door prizes from Norco Industrial, Bell Nob Golf

Course, Firefighter Turnout Bags, MSA Fire, The Prime Rib Restaurant & Wine Cellar, Scheels, Wyoming's Rib & Chop House

- Gillette, Nine Line Apparel, Firehouse Shirt Club, THE PIG - Forcible Entry Tool, Lion Group, Hook and Irons Co., No Greater Love Art, Firehawk Leather, Engine House Leather, Wyoming Life Flight, Born Primi-tive, StatPacks - Fast Packs for Medics, Thin Blue Line USA, Original SWAT Tactical Footwear, Motis Snagger Tool, Coffee Beanery, True North Gear + DragonWear, Brute Force Training, Border States Electric, 307 Craft-works, JB Wood Creations, and Fairmont Supply. BUT WAIT, we have even more people to thank. For various donations and sponsorships we are thankful for Kieffer Sanitation, Eagles Club, Thunder Basin Bolts Highschool Band, Industrial Supply Company, First National Bank of Gillette, Custom Graphix, Walmart, Smith's Grocery, and Pepsi. Finally to our brothers and sisters in the emergency services. Thank you City of Gillette (Government) Police Department and Campbell County Local Government Sheriff's Office for assisting in traffic control to keep all participants safe. Thank you to Campbell County HealthEMS and Wyoming Life Flight for be-ing on site for any potential medical concerns that may arise. Most of all, a HUGE thank you to the Marine Corps League for partnering with us and putting on such a great event! The Marine Corps League also presented a check to Fire Station 3 for over $1,400 to go towards Fill The Boot MDA Rocky Mountain. I would say that was one successful evening!!!

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Blue Mass

The Knights of Columbus once again sponsored a wonderful Blue Mass for all first responders this morning, with a

great breakfast to follow. This is an event they have done year after year to show their appreciation to all first re-

sponders. We are extremely thankful and honored to serve such amazing people in Campbell County. Thank you all!

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Close the doors

Closing doors when you sleep & when you leave the house slows the fires

progress immensely! This is a house fire that occurred in Campbell County

this week & the homeowners want to share how this tip really works to pro-

tect your sleeping family and your property. Remember smoke & superheat-

ed gases will kill you before flame reaches you! Make it a habit now, don’t

make excuses and create those survivable spaces.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH:

Fastest-Ever Enchiladas

Enchiladas:

• 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded

(skin and bones discarded)

• 2 cups grated Cheddar

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To prepare the enchiladas: Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add half

of the grated cheese, sour cream, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Mix

well to combine.

Place the tortillas on your work surface. Spoon about 1 cup of the chicken mix-

ture across the center of each tortilla. Roll them up to close and place, seam

side down, in the prepared baking dish. Pour the salsa over the tortillas. Cover

with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 40 minutes.

Remove the foil and sprinkle the enchiladas with the remaining 1 cup of grated

cheese. Return the baking dish to the oven until the cheese is melted and edg-

es of the tortillas are just beginning to get crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve hot.

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Around Town

A couple of very impressive young ladies came to visit us September 16th. Toddler Miss Sophia and Little Miss Jayden

from this year's American Royal Miss Northwestern Regional presented us with this impressive card to show their appre-

ciation for our work in this community.