Lt. Kevin Kennedy is retiring after 18 years total (1975-1979;2006-2020) of dedicated service. Stop by headquarters to wish him well on his last day, 9/16/20 from 0900-1200. Light refreshments served.
LIEUTENANT KEVIN KENNEDY IS RETIRING
LENGTH OF SERVICE AND PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS
At our Staff Meeting on 9/7/20, Length of Service and Perfect Attendance Awards were awarded.
Dispatcher Bobby Maynard for 25 years of service.
Lt. Matt Yeatman for 20 years of service.
Dispatcher Erik “Kaz” Kazlouskas for 20 years of service.
Dispatcher Ryan Shafer for 5 years of service.
Lt. Kevin Kennedy for perfect attendance in 2019.
Dispatcher Erik “Kaz” Kazlouskas for perfect attendance in 2019.
Dispatcher Virginia Foote for perfect attendance in 2019.
Dispatcher Ashton Nyre for perfect attendance in 2019.
A WALK TO REMEMBER
SULLIVAN FIRE RESCUE BARBECUE
Save the Date!
Sullivan Fire Department DRIVE THRU BBQ!
Join us on Saturday September 26th at the Station from Noon-4pm for our well known BBQ Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket Meals, including sides, dessert and a drink. Enjoy your meal to-go for $12.
We will see you at the drive thru on the 26th or reserve your meal by calling the station at 847-9020, leave a message with your contact info, meat choice and number of meals and expected pick-up time.
Or take advantage of our meal delivery service within Sullivan.
Call ahead for meal choice to be delivered between 4 & 4:30pm.
BRATTLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING
The Brattleboro Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of entry level firefighter. Minimum requirements are FF 1, EMR, and CPAT within 6 months of hire. Because of this change in requirements, we have put together a short presentation about our department, the application process, and the probationary period. If you think some members of your department would benefit from this, we would appreciate 15 minutes of your time at your next drill or meeting night to present our info and answer any questions. I can be reached at 802-254-4831 or abaldwin@brattleboro.org
We will also be holding the same presentation at our Central Station on Wednesday, August 26th at 1730 hours. People interested in attending are asked to contact the station or email me at the above email in order to ensure proper social distancing requirements are met.
Application instructions and a full job description can be found at www.brattleboro.org.
ALL DAY SEMINAR
This seminar is still on for 9/26/20. Sign up today.
NEED EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED?
Our Up-Fitting Division is busy! Give them a call for all your needs for emergency vehicle equipment. 603-355-2315
Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
Vermont Fire Academy Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program Announcement
Program: Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator (PADO)
Location: Putney Fire Department
Orientation Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2020
Time: Weeknight class time: 1800 - 2200
Weekend class time: 0800 - 1700
****Tentative Program Schedule****
Attendance at every class meeting is mandatory for successful completion of this program.
This program presents general principles of pump operation, along with the application of those principles wherever feasible. Guides driver/operators in the proper operation and care of apparatus. Overview of the qualities and skills needed by a driver/operator, safe driving techniques, types of pumping apparatus, positioning apparatus to maximize efficiency and water supply, fire pump theory and operation, hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle procedures, foam system operation, and apparatus maintenance and testing. addresses the pumper operator skills needed to move water from a pressurized hydrant or static source to the fireground. Rural water supply techniques, concepts dealing with static water sources and moving the water to the fireground by pumper relay or tanker shuttle are presented and hands-on job skills are practiced. Large diameter hose equipment and techniques are discussed and included in practical activities.
Although Emergency Vehicle Driver Training is a required component of this program, driving skills will have to be validated by the Chief or designated Training Officer of your home fire department in order to complete this program.
PADO Module 1: Emergency Vehicle Operations and the Operator (19 hours): Includes Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, National Traffic Incident Management, and Basic Fireground Functions.
PADO Module 2: Fire Streams and Hydraulics (15 hours)
PADO Module 3: Fire Pump Positioning, Theory, and Operating (15 hours)
PADO Module 4: Water Supply Practices (12 hours)
Prerequisites: Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, be affiliated with a fire department, and possess a valid driver's license.
To register, download the Admission Application, fill it out and return it to the Vermont Fire Academy by the registration deadline. Priority will go to Vermont Firefighters. The class minimum is 5 students and the class maximum is 12 students.
Apparatus Requirements: Students will be required to bring pumping apparatus from their home department for practical exercises. This must be arranged with your Chief of Department prior to enrolling in the program.
