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Station Gossip
Now who backed into whom Ken?Greg Zintak worked qute a bit of overtime this summer. He commented the other day that now he has enough money to buy his wife those $10 dollar fl ip fl ops she’s been wanting. Shoot, maybe he will buy her two pair...lol. My friends are the kind that if my house was on fi re they would be out cooking somemores and fl irting with the fi remen!92 degrees and the Chief has a jacket on ...hmmmm.If you can’t fi x it with a hammer - you have an electrical problem. Apologies to Zak Prielipp. It’s two pp’s not two ff’s in his last name.The kids around Colleen during the Fall Festival Parade loved it when the fl oat came by and the guys bombed her with footballs.Chuck Schoonover said he never wins the daily drawing tickets at the Fall Festival until after he leaves and gives them to someone else. So I suggested he give them to me while he was still there. Sure enough they called his number. We split the goodies!I am nobody, and nobody is perfect; therfore I am perfect.
Fall Festival Drawing WinnersVisitors to Harlem-Roscoe’s tent at the Fall Festival were encourage to fi ll out a survey and enter a drawing. Winners are as follows: Marc Wallyn, Tammy Stroud, Val Lyford, Shirley Schoonover, Terry Goodin, Kathy Johnson, Tracy Putnam, Ron Einsel, Betty Weeks, Shelly Shumaker, Matt Link, Belinda Lund, Michael Neuman, Sue Schandelmeier, Debra Mack, Leo Laviolette, Janet Turner, Amy Webber, Nichole Ficken, Terry Carbonara, Dedi Schreck, Janet Llocke, Bev Schoonover, Stacia Bartlett, Christy Downs, Debbie Haun, and Bonnie Olsen.
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Hurricane Ike !
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the firehouse sceneIs a monthly publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
PostageHarlem-Roscoe FirePO Box 450Roscoe, IL 61073
The Firehouse Scene - Page 12
Vol. 13 No. 9 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin September 2008
www.harlemroscoefi re.com
HRFD Color GuardPhoto by Sheryl Drost
All new color guard uniforms were debuted during the Fall Festival Parade on September 7. Pictured above (from left ): Lindsey Wierick, Mike Huffman, Joe Quast, Jerry McCormick, and Christi Wilson.
. . . see more Fall Festival Parade pictures on pages 6 & 7
Water Recovery ... ................ pg. 2Dairy Queen Fire ................. pg. 3Accidents .............................. pg. 4Fall Festival ......................... pg. 6New Babies .......................... pg. 8Trainings .............................. pg. 10Station Gossip ...................... pg. 12
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Fire Prevention & SafetyBy Deputy Chief John Presley
Fall Burning SeasonBurning season is coming upon us rapidly. There have been some changes in the local burning ordinances. We all need to rid ourselves of lawn waste and accumulated brush from this summer season, but we also need to be safe and follow the rules established by the local jurisdictions. Burning ordinances are as follows:
Village of Roscoe - allows burning sunrise to sunset (365/yr)
Village of Machesney Park Nov. 1 – Nov. 30
Winnebago County (unincorporated areas) Oct 15th- Nov 15th (Sat & Sun only)
When burning:
Have the fi re in a pit or protected area such as a plowed or barren area where the ground is turned up 360 degrees circumference. This will lessen the opportunity of unintentional spread.The fi re must be attended at all times and a method of suppression, such as rakes, shovel, and/or garden hose, must be present and within reach. These fi res should never be started with any type of accelerants. Build the fi re small and add to the pile as it burns; this will keep the fi re in check and controllable. All items to be burned must be vegetation in nature and grown on the property where burning is taking place. Remember! The local police enforce these ordinances and fi ne violators; the fi re department is only called to extinguish any unattended or uncontrolled fi res when required.
If you have a question on the laws about burning , please call the non-emergency number to the Winnebago County 911 Center at 815-282 2600. That is also the number you should use to report any non-emergency problems, such as dogs barking, non violent events, burning complaints etc.
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters Association’s
Haunted Hayride 6512 Manchester Rd. in S. Beloit
Oct.10, 11, 12, 15,16,17,18,19 22,23,24,25,26 29,30,31,Nov.1
Fri & Sat. 7-11pm Wed, Thur, Sun 7-10pm
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Local National Guard DeploysPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Local National Guard soldiers are being deployed to Afghanistan. Right, H-R Firefi ghter Tom Lake and Lt. Ramona Baldoni - Lake’s pose with Ramona’s oldest son Ryker Jenkins. Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters participated in a deployment ceremony held at Harlem-High School on September 7.
The Firehouse Scene - Page 2 The Firehouse Scene - Page 11 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Water Rescue/RecoveryBy Chief Don ShoevlinPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe units responded to a pond off Chicory Ridge Way for a possible drowning on September 1. After an exhaustive rescue and recovery operation, the body of a 17-year-old was recovered from the pond.
This incident tried our physical endurance, and our emotions as well. We as a department never quit. Through teamwork, we pooled resources and ideas to mitigate it as quickly as possible. We continued to work with multiple public and private agencies and utilized the many resources.
We as a department have trained diligently in water rescue and a call of this diffi culty tests us all. All personnel involved from all agencies performed their duties in the utmost professional way. I am very proud of our fi refi ghters for their tireless efforts and commitment. All of our chief offi cers did an excellent job as well. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family and friends.Thank you to Belvidere Fire, Blackhawk Fire, Kirkland Fire, Loves Park Fire, New Milford Fire, North Park Fire, Rockford Fire, Rockton Fire, Shirland Fire, South Beloit Fire, Lifeline Helicopter, IL/WI K9 Search and Rescue, Rock River Reclamation, Rockford Blacktop, Roscoe Police Offi cers, Village of Roscoe Trustees, and Village of Roscoe Public Works.
Firefi ghters continue dragging operations the next morning.
Trucks with trailers lined the side of the pond where the boats were unloaded.
Several boats hook together to begin dragging operations.
Dragging operations continued into the night-time hours.
Firefi ghters are given their directions for the dragging operations
Five search and rescue dogs were brought in and utilized. Above, a bloodhound named Josie Wales was taken out in one of Harlem-Roscoe’s boats.
A large net between two boats was also used during the search.
Village of Roscoe Trustees brought in 4 large pumps to pump out the water in the lake, but fi refi ghters recovered the body before the lake was drained.
Left, Chief Shoevlin and DC Kirk Wilson set up Incident Command. Right, one of several divers surfaces during the rescue operations.
Dairy Queen FireStory & Photos by Sheryl Drost
A motorist stopped at Station One and reported seeing smoke coming from exhaust vents at the Dairy Queen on Elevator Road on August 8. Firefi ghters found a fi re in the grill area and extinguished it quickly. The roof and basement were also checked for fi re extension. Positive pressure fans were used to rid the smoke from the Dairy Queen as well as the business next door to it in the strip mall.
The building was full of smoke as fi refi ghters entered the Dairy Queen.
Firefi ghter Rob Gonia checks the area above the ceiling for fi re extension.
Qunit 753 was used to put fi refi ghters on the roof.
Quint 753 crew checks the roof top for fi re extension.
Dryer FireStory & Photos by Sheryl Drost
A dryer fi re on Tara Drive in Machesney Park brought fi refi ghters back on the road for a second time on August 8. The fi re was quickly extinguished and the dryer brought outside. Positive pressure fans were then used to rid the home of smoke.
Firefi ghters Eric Schweitzer and Reety Radke carry the dryer outside after the fi re was extinguished.
Fire Investigator Captain Mike Drost inspects the burned dryer.
Firefi ghters reload hose after the fi re was out.
The Firehouse Scene - Page 10 The Firehouse Scene - Page 3 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Upcoming TrainingBy Deputy Chief Kirk Wilson
September 12, 13, and 14 - Firefi ghter IIISeptember 26, 27, and 28 - Firefi ghter III
September 21st - Basic Company Offi cer Class at Harlem-Roscoe Station 3 8am-4pm
October 11th - Hazmat Awareness Class, North Park Wood Avenue Station, 8am - 5pm
October 25th - Technical Rescue Awareness, North Park Wood Avenue Station, 8am-5pm
October 26th - Basic Aerial Operations Class, Harlem-Roscoe Station 3, 8am-4pm
November 8th - Light & Fight, Cherry Valley Fire Station 2, 8am-5pm
If you are interested, see Chief Wilson for a registration application
Drill Night Snap ShotsPhotos by Sheryl Drost
August 26 - Helicopter Safety
Firefi ghters Receive State Certifi cations
Firefi ghters Brandon Teitz and Mark Soppe receive FFII and Hazmat Awareness.
Firefi ghters Gina McCauley and Reety Radke receive their FFII and Hazmat Awareness certifi cates.
Chief Don Shoevlin presents Christi Wilson with her FFII and Hazmat Awarness certifi cates.
Station UpdatesBy Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell
** Cruise update We are up to 34 people going on our Western Caribbean Cruise Fundraiser. If you know of anyone wanting to join us they
need to get in touch with Veronika at EZ Travel @ 815-877-8080.
** The Stateline Firefi ghters Memorial will be held on October 11. Full dress blues to be worn. Any fi refi ghters wishing to participate please meet at your stations by 0730. We will attend the breakfast, then walk in the procession to the memorial service. For anyone wishing to view the procession, it starts at 9am at 628 Broad St. in Beloit. See me if you have any questions.
** Reminder - Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghter’s family picnic is set for October 5 at Leland Park in Roscoe. Firefi ghters, please sign-up at your respective stations.
EMS CornerBy Captain John Bergeron
Reminder to all EMS personnel and drivers. Beloit Memorial Hospital will begin construction on their Emergency Department beginning
September 15th. Beginning from that date, the ambulance garage will not be open from the North side and the drive will be blocked off. Our ambulances will have to back in from the front garage door to unload patients. I don’t know how long this will be like this. If I fi nd anything out that is different, I will pass it along.
CPR recertifi cation will be September 23rd at Station 3 beginning at 1900 hrs
PHTLS will be October 6th at Station 1 beginning at 0830
ACLS will be announced at a later date.
Happy Birthday
Joe Koeninger ‘25th’September 13th
Randy Lovelace ‘50th’October 2nd
Fill The BootHarlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters hit the streets with fi re boots and collected $3,688.72 for Muscular Dystrophy.
Left, Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell accepts a donation from a passing motorist on Main St.
GoodbyeParamedic Bill Schieder is no longer stationed at Harlem-Roscoe. Our own Paramedic John Bergeron has taken his place and will partner with John Presley. We wish Bill well and will miss him around the station.
The Firehouse Scene - Page 4 The Firehouse Scene -Page 9
Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost
www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
BirthdaySeptember
3rd Ramona Baldoni-Lake5th Adam Eich12th Bart Munger13th Marty Green Mike Powell Joe Koeninger ‘25’14th Amber Aaker23rd Debbie Rykowski
October
2nd Randy Lovelace ‘50th’7th Richard Schoonover Brandon Teitz12th April Scott15th Ryan Alms17th Dave Doyle21st Zak Prielipp22nd Ken Boris26th Tom Aaker27th Ryan Bussey31st Bob Stark Patrick Condon
October Breakfast CrewJerry McCormick, Jim Sutherland
Ron Swain, Lindsey Wierick,Doug Wolfe, & Greg Zintak
Total Calls Through 8/311635
The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe F.P.D.
Editor-in-Chief - Chief Don ShoevlinEditor, Layout, Writer, Photo - Sheryl Drost
The Firehouse Scene is available at Station One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on the department’s website after the second Sunday each month.
www.harlemroscoefi re.com
Email submissions to: [email protected]
08/16/08 Hwy 251 & Hononegah Road 08/20/08 Hwy 251 south of Forest Hills Road
08/21/08 Hwy 251 & Hononegah Road 08/22/08 I-90
08/25/08 Rockton Road & Free Church Road 08/25/08 Beloit Road in Argyle
08/25/08 Rockton Road & Free Church Road 08/31/08 Hwy 251 & Forest Hills Road
08/26/08 Ralston Road and Hwy 251 08/31/08 Hwy 251 & Prairie Hill Road
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Truck FireStory & Photo by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters fought a truck fi re on Tampa Lane on August 10. The truck was fully involved with fi re when fi refi ghters arrived. The truck was extinguished and investigators were called in. The fi re is under investigation.
Firefi ghter Eric Schweitzer and Zak Prielipp fi nish putting out a burning tire.
Firefi ghters Eric Schweitzer, Doug Wolfe, and Zak Prielipp work on opening the hood of the destroyed truck.
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
George Patton
Field Fire Story & Photo by Sheryl Drost
A motorist reported a fi eld on fi re off High Dr. on September 1. Above, Adam Cox uses a hose line off a minipumper to fi ght the fi re.
From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Well, school is back in session, and the 2008 Fall Festival has come and gone. It was a great weekend, not only with the amount of visitors to the booth, but weather as well. I hope you were able to obtain some information about us and see that the fi refi ghters are there when you need them. It appears that the parade grows every year, as do the spectators along the
route. Thank you to everyone for your absolute great support and appreciation shown to us as we marched.
Requests for our services continues to grow. We are averaging about eight calls per day. Our fi refi ghters are doing a wonderful job of meeting those requests. We need to remember that we are a volunteer department with a group of individuals dedicated to be the very best. The dedication goes far beyond just call response. There is department training as well as specialized training. As we enter the fall season we also begin to see many classes start up again. I am happy and proud to say I do not think there is another volunteer fi re department in our area that commits to the level of training that we do.
The commitment of our individuals says that they believe that they can make a difference in the community when called upon. I stated at the beginning of the year that I am committed to excellence, integrity and caring: I believe all the personnel of our fi re department are committed as well.
Please check out our website www.harlemroscefi re.com to keep up with the progress of the department and individuals. As always, don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance. Don’t forget to come to the Association’s haunted hayride. It is guaranteed to be a frightful experience.
Mud VolleyballPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters helped out again this year during the Mud Volleyball Tournament for Epilepsy in Roscoe. The department’s two 3,000 gallon tenders trucked in thousands of gallons of water to keep the showers operating during the day long event. Firefi ghters had also helped water the courts the days before to get them muddy.
Congratulations to Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters Tom and Amber Aaker on the birth of their fi rst child. Piper Alison Aaker arrived September 10 weighing in at 8lbs. 14oz. Mom and baby are doing great and dad is handling his share of diaper duty just fi ne!
Beside both parents being fi refi ghters/EMTs on Harlem-Roscoe, Piper has a couple more family members on the department. Grandpa Captain Mike Drost, Grandma Photographer Sheryl Drost, uncle Jim Daughenbaugh, and cousin Neil Roe.
Congratulations again, Tom and Amber, she is soooo adorable!
Congratulations to Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters Chris & April Scott on the birth of their new baby girl. Makenzie Kay Scott arrived September 8 weighing in at 6lbs. 2oz. and 19 1/2” long.
Chris says mom and baby are doing great. He also says his older children, Ty (8) and Paige (4) are having fun doting on their new baby sister. Makenzie’s grandpa Mike Scott is also a retired Harlem-Roscoe Fire Deputy Chief.
Congratulations again, Chris and April. She is soooo precious!
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Roscoe Fall Festival - 2008
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Roscoe Fall Festival - 2008
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Truck FireStory & Photo by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters fought a truck fi re on Tampa Lane on August 10. The truck was fully involved with fi re when fi refi ghters arrived. The truck was extinguished and investigators were called in. The fi re is under investigation.
Firefi ghter Eric Schweitzer and Zak Prielipp fi nish putting out a burning tire.
Firefi ghters Eric Schweitzer, Doug Wolfe, and Zak Prielipp work on opening the hood of the destroyed truck.
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
George Patton
Field Fire Story & Photo by Sheryl Drost
A motorist reported a fi eld on fi re off High Dr. on September 1. Above, Adam Cox uses a hose line off a minipumper to fi ght the fi re.
From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Well, school is back in session, and the 2008 Fall Festival has come and gone. It was a great weekend, not only with the amount of visitors to the booth, but weather as well. I hope you were able to obtain some information about us and see that the fi refi ghters are there when you need them. It appears that the parade grows every year, as do the spectators along the
route. Thank you to everyone for your absolute great support and appreciation shown to us as we marched.
Requests for our services continues to grow. We are averaging about eight calls per day. Our fi refi ghters are doing a wonderful job of meeting those requests. We need to remember that we are a volunteer department with a group of individuals dedicated to be the very best. The dedication goes far beyond just call response. There is department training as well as specialized training. As we enter the fall season we also begin to see many classes start up again. I am happy and proud to say I do not think there is another volunteer fi re department in our area that commits to the level of training that we do.
The commitment of our individuals says that they believe that they can make a difference in the community when called upon. I stated at the beginning of the year that I am committed to excellence, integrity and caring: I believe all the personnel of our fi re department are committed as well.
Please check out our website www.harlemroscefi re.com to keep up with the progress of the department and individuals. As always, don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance. Don’t forget to come to the Association’s haunted hayride. It is guaranteed to be a frightful experience.
Mud VolleyballPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters helped out again this year during the Mud Volleyball Tournament for Epilepsy in Roscoe. The department’s two 3,000 gallon tenders trucked in thousands of gallons of water to keep the showers operating during the day long event. Firefi ghters had also helped water the courts the days before to get them muddy.
Congratulations to Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters Tom and Amber Aaker on the birth of their fi rst child. Piper Alison Aaker arrived September 10 weighing in at 8lbs. 14oz. Mom and baby are doing great and dad is handling his share of diaper duty just fi ne!
Beside both parents being fi refi ghters/EMTs on Harlem-Roscoe, Piper has a couple more family members on the department. Grandpa Captain Mike Drost, Grandma Photographer Sheryl Drost, uncle Jim Daughenbaugh, and cousin Neil Roe.
Congratulations again, Tom and Amber, she is soooo adorable!
Congratulations to Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters Chris & April Scott on the birth of their new baby girl. Makenzie Kay Scott arrived September 8 weighing in at 6lbs. 2oz. and 19 1/2” long.
Chris says mom and baby are doing great. He also says his older children, Ty (8) and Paige (4) are having fun doting on their new baby sister. Makenzie’s grandpa Mike Scott is also a retired Harlem-Roscoe Fire Deputy Chief.
Congratulations again, Chris and April. She is soooo precious!
Station UpdatesBy Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell
** Cruise update We are up to 34 people going on our Western Caribbean Cruise Fundraiser. If you know of anyone wanting to join us they
need to get in touch with Veronika at EZ Travel @ 815-877-8080.
** The Stateline Firefi ghters Memorial will be held on October 11. Full dress blues to be worn. Any fi refi ghters wishing to participate please meet at your stations by 0730. We will attend the breakfast, then walk in the procession to the memorial service. For anyone wishing to view the procession, it starts at 9am at 628 Broad St. in Beloit. See me if you have any questions.
** Reminder - Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghter’s family picnic is set for October 5 at Leland Park in Roscoe. Firefi ghters, please sign-up at your respective stations.
EMS CornerBy Captain John Bergeron
Reminder to all EMS personnel and drivers. Beloit Memorial Hospital will begin construction on their Emergency Department beginning
September 15th. Beginning from that date, the ambulance garage will not be open from the North side and the drive will be blocked off. Our ambulances will have to back in from the front garage door to unload patients. I don’t know how long this will be like this. If I fi nd anything out that is different, I will pass it along.
CPR recertifi cation will be September 23rd at Station 3 beginning at 1900 hrs
PHTLS will be October 6th at Station 1 beginning at 0830
ACLS will be announced at a later date.
Happy Birthday
Joe Koeninger ‘25th’September 13th
Randy Lovelace ‘50th’October 2nd
Fill The BootHarlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters hit the streets with fi re boots and collected $3,688.72 for Muscular Dystrophy.
Left, Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell accepts a donation from a passing motorist on Main St.
GoodbyeParamedic Bill Schieder is no longer stationed at Harlem-Roscoe. Our own Paramedic John Bergeron has taken his place and will partner with John Presley. We wish Bill well and will miss him around the station.
The Firehouse Scene - Page 4 The Firehouse Scene -Page 9
Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost
www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
BirthdaySeptember
3rd Ramona Baldoni-Lake5th Adam Eich12th Bart Munger13th Marty Green Mike Powell Joe Koeninger ‘25’14th Amber Aaker23rd Debbie Rykowski
October
2nd Randy Lovelace ‘50th’7th Richard Schoonover Brandon Teitz12th April Scott15th Ryan Alms17th Dave Doyle21st Zak Prielipp22nd Ken Boris26th Tom Aaker27th Ryan Bussey31st Bob Stark Patrick Condon
October Breakfast CrewJerry McCormick, Jim Sutherland
Ron Swain, Lindsey Wierick,Doug Wolfe, & Greg Zintak
Total Calls Through 8/311635
The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe F.P.D.
Editor-in-Chief - Chief Don ShoevlinEditor, Layout, Writer, Photo - Sheryl Drost
The Firehouse Scene is available at Station One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on the department’s website after the second Sunday each month.
www.harlemroscoefi re.com
Email submissions to: [email protected]
08/16/08 Hwy 251 & Hononegah Road 08/20/08 Hwy 251 south of Forest Hills Road
08/21/08 Hwy 251 & Hononegah Road 08/22/08 I-90
08/25/08 Rockton Road & Free Church Road 08/25/08 Beloit Road in Argyle
08/25/08 Rockton Road & Free Church Road 08/31/08 Hwy 251 & Forest Hills Road
08/26/08 Ralston Road and Hwy 251 08/31/08 Hwy 251 & Prairie Hill Road
Dairy Queen FireStory & Photos by Sheryl Drost
A motorist stopped at Station One and reported seeing smoke coming from exhaust vents at the Dairy Queen on Elevator Road on August 8. Firefi ghters found a fi re in the grill area and extinguished it quickly. The roof and basement were also checked for fi re extension. Positive pressure fans were used to rid the smoke from the Dairy Queen as well as the business next door to it in the strip mall.
The building was full of smoke as fi refi ghters entered the Dairy Queen.
Firefi ghter Rob Gonia checks the area above the ceiling for fi re extension.
Qunit 753 was used to put fi refi ghters on the roof.
Quint 753 crew checks the roof top for fi re extension.
Dryer FireStory & Photos by Sheryl Drost
A dryer fi re on Tara Drive in Machesney Park brought fi refi ghters back on the road for a second time on August 8. The fi re was quickly extinguished and the dryer brought outside. Positive pressure fans were then used to rid the home of smoke.
Firefi ghters Eric Schweitzer and Reety Radke carry the dryer outside after the fi re was extinguished.
Fire Investigator Captain Mike Drost inspects the burned dryer.
Firefi ghters reload hose after the fi re was out.
The Firehouse Scene - Page 10 The Firehouse Scene - Page 3 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Upcoming TrainingBy Deputy Chief Kirk Wilson
September 12, 13, and 14 - Firefi ghter IIISeptember 26, 27, and 28 - Firefi ghter III
September 21st - Basic Company Offi cer Class at Harlem-Roscoe Station 3 8am-4pm
October 11th - Hazmat Awareness Class, North Park Wood Avenue Station, 8am - 5pm
October 25th - Technical Rescue Awareness, North Park Wood Avenue Station, 8am-5pm
October 26th - Basic Aerial Operations Class, Harlem-Roscoe Station 3, 8am-4pm
November 8th - Light & Fight, Cherry Valley Fire Station 2, 8am-5pm
If you are interested, see Chief Wilson for a registration application
Drill Night Snap ShotsPhotos by Sheryl Drost
August 26 - Helicopter Safety
Firefi ghters Receive State Certifi cations
Firefi ghters Brandon Teitz and Mark Soppe receive FFII and Hazmat Awareness.
Firefi ghters Gina McCauley and Reety Radke receive their FFII and Hazmat Awareness certifi cates.
Chief Don Shoevlin presents Christi Wilson with her FFII and Hazmat Awarness certifi cates.
Fire Prevention & SafetyBy Deputy Chief John Presley
Fall Burning SeasonBurning season is coming upon us rapidly. There have been some changes in the local burning ordinances. We all need to rid ourselves of lawn waste and accumulated brush from this summer season, but we also need to be safe and follow the rules established by the local jurisdictions. Burning ordinances are as follows:
Village of Roscoe - allows burning sunrise to sunset (365/yr)
Village of Machesney Park Nov. 1 – Nov. 30
Winnebago County (unincorporated areas) Oct 15th- Nov 15th (Sat & Sun only)
When burning:
Have the fi re in a pit or protected area such as a plowed or barren area where the ground is turned up 360 degrees circumference. This will lessen the opportunity of unintentional spread.The fi re must be attended at all times and a method of suppression, such as rakes, shovel, and/or garden hose, must be present and within reach. These fi res should never be started with any type of accelerants. Build the fi re small and add to the pile as it burns; this will keep the fi re in check and controllable. All items to be burned must be vegetation in nature and grown on the property where burning is taking place. Remember! The local police enforce these ordinances and fi ne violators; the fi re department is only called to extinguish any unattended or uncontrolled fi res when required.
If you have a question on the laws about burning , please call the non-emergency number to the Winnebago County 911 Center at 815-282 2600. That is also the number you should use to report any non-emergency problems, such as dogs barking, non violent events, burning complaints etc.
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters Association’s
Haunted Hayride 6512 Manchester Rd. in S. Beloit
Oct.10, 11, 12, 15,16,17,18,19 22,23,24,25,26 29,30,31,Nov.1
Fri & Sat. 7-11pm Wed, Thur, Sun 7-10pm
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Local National Guard DeploysPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Local National Guard soldiers are being deployed to Afghanistan. Right, H-R Firefi ghter Tom Lake and Lt. Ramona Baldoni - Lake’s pose with Ramona’s oldest son Ryker Jenkins. Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters participated in a deployment ceremony held at Harlem-High School on September 7.
The Firehouse Scene - Page 2 The Firehouse Scene - Page 11 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Water Rescue/RecoveryBy Chief Don ShoevlinPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe units responded to a pond off Chicory Ridge Way for a possible drowning on September 1. After an exhaustive rescue and recovery operation, the body of a 17-year-old was recovered from the pond.
This incident tried our physical endurance, and our emotions as well. We as a department never quit. Through teamwork, we pooled resources and ideas to mitigate it as quickly as possible. We continued to work with multiple public and private agencies and utilized the many resources.
We as a department have trained diligently in water rescue and a call of this diffi culty tests us all. All personnel involved from all agencies performed their duties in the utmost professional way. I am very proud of our fi refi ghters for their tireless efforts and commitment. All of our chief offi cers did an excellent job as well. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family and friends.Thank you to Belvidere Fire, Blackhawk Fire, Kirkland Fire, Loves Park Fire, New Milford Fire, North Park Fire, Rockford Fire, Rockton Fire, Shirland Fire, South Beloit Fire, Lifeline Helicopter, IL/WI K9 Search and Rescue, Rock River Reclamation, Rockford Blacktop, Roscoe Police Offi cers, Village of Roscoe Trustees, and Village of Roscoe Public Works.
Firefi ghters continue dragging operations the next morning.
Trucks with trailers lined the side of the pond where the boats were unloaded.
Several boats hook together to begin dragging operations.
Dragging operations continued into the night-time hours.
Firefi ghters are given their directions for the dragging operations
Five search and rescue dogs were brought in and utilized. Above, a bloodhound named Josie Wales was taken out in one of Harlem-Roscoe’s boats.
A large net between two boats was also used during the search.
Village of Roscoe Trustees brought in 4 large pumps to pump out the water in the lake, but fi refi ghters recovered the body before the lake was drained.
Left, Chief Shoevlin and DC Kirk Wilson set up Incident Command. Right, one of several divers surfaces during the rescue operations.
Station Gossip
Now who backed into whom Ken?Greg Zintak worked qute a bit of overtime this summer. He commented the other day that now he has enough money to buy his wife those $10 dollar fl ip fl ops she’s been wanting. Shoot, maybe he will buy her two pair...lol. My friends are the kind that if my house was on fi re they would be out cooking somemores and fl irting with the fi remen!92 degrees and the Chief has a jacket on ...hmmmm.If you can’t fi x it with a hammer - you have an electrical problem. Apologies to Zak Prielipp. It’s two pp’s not two ff’s in his last name.The kids around Colleen during the Fall Festival Parade loved it when the fl oat came by and the guys bombed her with footballs.Chuck Schoonover said he never wins the daily drawing tickets at the Fall Festival until after he leaves and gives them to someone else. So I suggested he give them to me while he was still there. Sure enough they called his number. We split the goodies!I am nobody, and nobody is perfect; therfore I am perfect.
Fall Festival Drawing WinnersVisitors to Harlem-Roscoe’s tent at the Fall Festival were encourage to fi ll out a survey and enter a drawing. Winners are as follows: Marc Wallyn, Tammy Stroud, Val Lyford, Shirley Schoonover, Terry Goodin, Kathy Johnson, Tracy Putnam, Ron Einsel, Betty Weeks, Shelly Shumaker, Matt Link, Belinda Lund, Michael Neuman, Sue Schandelmeier, Debra Mack, Leo Laviolette, Janet Turner, Amy Webber, Nichole Ficken, Terry Carbonara, Dedi Schreck, Janet Llocke, Bev Schoonover, Stacia Bartlett, Christy Downs, Debbie Haun, and Bonnie Olsen.
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Hurricane Ike !
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the firehouse sceneIs a monthly publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
PostageHarlem-Roscoe FirePO Box 450Roscoe, IL 61073
The Firehouse Scene - Page 12
Vol. 13 No. 9 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin September 2008
www.harlemroscoefi re.com
HRFD Color GuardPhoto by Sheryl Drost
All new color guard uniforms were debuted during the Fall Festival Parade on September 7. Pictured above (from left ): Lindsey Wierick, Mike Huffman, Joe Quast, Jerry McCormick, and Christi Wilson.
. . . see more Fall Festival Parade pictures on pages 6 & 7
Water Recovery ... ................ pg. 2Dairy Queen Fire ................. pg. 3Accidents .............................. pg. 4Fall Festival ......................... pg. 6New Babies .......................... pg. 8Trainings .............................. pg. 10Station Gossip ...................... pg. 12
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