I'm sorry to say that the BABY TOWNER SHOWER will have to be postponed due to the hostess being SICK with this awful flu. Stay tuned for a new date in the near future OR after our sweet boy graces this earth with his presence! Please spread the word and once again, I'm so sorry!

Come one, come all as we host the BABY TOWNER SHOWER next Saturday, March 29th from 2-6 p.m. at Jason & Gayle's home on upper Main Street! There will be munchies and drinks. Acoustic musicians are invited to jam. Baby Towner is a BOY who is registered at Babies-R-Us. No RSVP necessary...just come spread the love and join us in welcoming this new, special addition to our Jimtown Family!

I added an on/off switch to 4251 (the Honeywell truck) that must be connected to start the truck. It also needs to be turned off when we put the truck back in the station. It is a knife switch located on the battery. When it in the off position we should leave the hood open so we don't forget to close it!

A link to an article about getting people out of newer cars:

http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/391872/

Yeah! Nice work on the Ball, Tara and all. What a fun and profitable event that was. Thanks to everyone that got involved.

Tara and I took more firemen's ball t-shirt/sticker orders. We're about at the $2,200 mark. Close to the July 4th profits!!

Laura, Close to $2,000 ($1,842 to be exact)and we're stilling taking orders for t-shirts and bumper stickers. Great job, Tara and many thanks to all who pulled the firemen's ball together.

Tara...how much money was raised for JVFD/EMS?

Volunteers Needed

I need the following volunteers to help out with the Fire Ball:
- people to commit to bringing appetizers/desserts
- people to commit to bringing wine

I'm hoping to raise a bit of money for the department at the Firemen's Ball. So far we have about $1500 in donations for the silent auction and raffle.

Please email me at tschoedinger@hotmail.com or call 303.544.1361 if you can volunteer. All proceed for this event support both Fire & EMS.

           Driving Safety Tips

This comes from FireRescue1.com


1. Leave the station in a safe manner
Mount the apparatus quickly, be seated and belted before the apparatus moves. We've all heard, "It takes too long to dress outside," or "They want to know why it took us so long to roll out …" How about actually getting to the rig a little quicker for starters? Recent test footage clearly indicates unbelted firefighters become projectiles themselves, endangering belted firefighters in the process. So the old, "It's my butt, not yours" cliché does not fly anymore!

2. Drivers: Wait for the bay doors to fully open
This item alone has fractured many fire department budgets and delayed or cancelled countless fire department responses. Drivers: you should be the calm one here, fully in control of your emotions. Make sure that door is fully up before you pull out the door as bar lights and bay door repairs are very costly! Garage door companies love us, ask any fire chief.

3. Drive defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds
You are being watched — have you checked out YouTube lately? We are constantly being observed nowadays. In this era of technology, everyone has some type of picture-taking device; mini-camcorders, cell phones, palm pilots … What's next? Pictures don't lie, do they ...?

4. Know where you are going
Blasting down the road not knowing where you are going is asinine. This should be determined before you leave the station — not after. How about a GPS device for the rig? They are relatively cheap, easily installed and easy to use. A local retailer may even be willing to donate one for a little publicity or a photo opportunity?

5. Always use all required warning devices on emergency runs
It's the law. If it is not a true emergency, respond as such. 911 tapes will definitively prove that first arriving units advised all others to disregard — why where you still responding emergency traffic when your mishap occurred? That's what the lawyer will ask you when you have been involved in a wreck after being told to disregard.

6. Don't exceed your department's maximum speed limit policy
Every seasoned veteran knows it really does not make that much difference in your arrival time. Know your policy and follow it. Significantly lower speeds as dictated by traffic, weather, darkness or a bad roadway.

7. Completely stop at all red lights and stop signs
There is no valid excuse for not doing this every time! There is no further discussion warranted here.

8. Don't drive recklessly or with due regard for other drivers
By doing so, you give the appearance of an idiot — because you are an idiot. Don't be that person!

9. Don't take any chances with negative right-of-way intersections
This is scary to think about, let alone doing it. Departmental SOPs/SOGs should address this. If not, your common sense should.

10. Don't intimidate or scare other drivers out of your way
Never attempt to plow traffic with your air-horns; refer back to number seven if needed. This type of driver projects an extremely unprofessional image, which gives the entire fire department a bad name. It is a fire officer's responsibility to deal with this behavior immediately when notified of such irresponsible and dangerous actions.

Hey gang,

the Engine Boss class that Rob, Cameron and I just took gave me some good info about truck inventory sheets and inspections. I will be working on those items in the next few days and we can discuss our next training if you like.

I did see a few things that we should all be aware of. One 4250 was parked and it was left in reverse. This can be dangerous for the next person who starts it. Also, the hubs for the 4x4 were locked. I am not so sure this is a good idea. I'd keep them unlocked until you need four wheel drive. Remember it's a FORD...

We also have some small brass keys that should not be removed from 4250's key chain for any reason. I will discuss that our next meeting.

4251 was totally dead. I threw a quick charge on it.

4220- EMS may have a left fron tire issue. It seems to be going flat. I will address that tomorrow.

4240- appears ok but will go through it tomorrow.

If anyone wants to get involved let me know.

Jim

I picked them up Friday, Jim. Thanks though and hope you're doing well.
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That "FlashoverTV" site is pretty cool. Check out this short video for a great "Holy Sh#%&*t moment! http://flashovertv.firerescue1.com/Clip.aspx?key=C2F456311B6ACEE4

ME, still need those shelters picked up? Let me know.

Jim

Is there anyone available who could pick up two fire shelters from the CSFS office this week? They're located east of Lyons on Highway 66 (5625 Ute Highway). I sure would appreciate it! The shelters were on backorder and purchased through the CSFS VFA grant. Please let me know.

Premiering at the JAM CRAFT FAIR, next Saturday, December 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in JIMtown Hall...CAMP JIMTOWN, THE BUMPER STICKER! Only $5 each with option to color your own! Not only must our mountain commUNITY vehicles and instrument cases proudly display one of these historical landmarks, they also make great gifts for friends and family near and far! Limited Supplies and all proceeds benefit our after-school program expenses. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

JVFD...sorry that the slash pile is getting abused. I'm all for opening it only during designated times when someone can watch what people bring, help make it manageable upon arrival and easy to burn, and otherwise keep those who feel the urge to dump their CRAP away! Remember, dumpster day is only 6 months from now! If real COUCH DUMPER doesn't get rid of it within the next week, let us know if we can help because WE SERIOUSLY APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO! (303) 545-five502

Yeah, this is kind of a busy week for me, too. I'd be game for moving our Administration meeting to Wednesday of NEXT week (Sept. 26). But I could also meet tomorrow if that is what is decided. Matt

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Wednesday's going to be tough for me. Any chance of next week for a meeting? There have been a bunch of them this past week.

It is with regret I announce my resignation from JVFD. This is to be effective immediately.

Good Luck, Be safe

Jim

Training will happen next weekend. Not tomorrow!!

Jim

I'll be out of town in Philly starting Saturday morning and not returning until Friday April24 th late evening. I will be available on my cell if you feel like giving me a prank call - 303-588-1453. Rob, please be acting Chief whilst I am out of town!



Thanks



Jim

I will be out of town starting tomorrow Tuesday Aug 14 and returning late wed night Aug 15. Matt, can you be Acting Chief please?

Thanks

Jim

We are in the process of replacing a refrigerator and stove this weekend. Our stove is a Maytag and the refrigerator is an Amana. Both are in good working condition. If anybody is interested in either of them give me a call and we can discuss options! 303.546.0443

Rob - I have maps of the Town with hydrant locations.

Mary Ellen

Training this Saturday at 9:00 am. This will be very similar to last months.
If anyone has an extra map that will be most helpful.
Thanks

                   Division Of WildLife Contact
I spoke to our Division of WildLife contact (I will put his info below) and mentioned to him some of the issues Jamestown has had recently with a bear. I also mentioned the mountain lion that has been seen in town on main street. Right now they will not do anything because they have not received any complaints. I filed one this morning. Let me stress that if you see a lion in town walking around, unafraid, or is acting aggressive, please report it. If you have a bear that is causing problems or acting agressive, please report it. If they get enough complaints, they will come up and try to deal with the animal. If you do not report it, nothing can be done.

Please contact:

Jason Deutsch
District wildLife Manager
Longmont South District
970-472-4460
or 970-535-4018

Thanks

Jim

I had the rear glass replaced in Bonnie's car today and was told that the Elite/Safelite glass replacement folks will come to Jamestown on Thursdays. Ask for Mike, he did our car and I was very impressed with his workmanship, and he is nice!

Their number is: 303.443.2511

Hi everyone,



I will be out of town starting this wednesday and not returning until Some time Sunday. Rob Koehler will be acting Chief in my absence. I will have my cell phone on me but am not sure it will work where I'll be.



Jim

Bob Beach, owner of the Tire Stop, always sends monetary donations to the JVFD. He said that if any JVFD/EMS members need new tires for your vehicles that he will give you a discount (and they are great tires!).

Edited by author 07-21-2007 08:52 PM
P.S Please keep your red card in a place that makes sense. Namely your wild fire pack. :)

Red Cards are at the station upstairs in a box. Please write the last four digits of your social to the right of your name under the qualification/ss No box with the blue pen.

Jim Martella
Chief JVFD

Red Cards are at the station upstairs in a box. Please right the last four digits of your social to the right of your name under the qualification/ss No box with the blue pen.

Jim Martella
Chief JVFD

I'll be around this weekend and will keep my pager on me. I will be gone on monday for 2 weeks.

I just talked with a guy looking for a 6 month old great dane. Brown with a black nose. Name is deena(?) They were hiking up Ward street near as can tell.

I guess just call me if anyone sees him, several folks in town have the guy's phone number, but I don't.

  roger
  303.546.0443

Out of Town Notice

Hi Everyone,

I will be out of town this week in Columbus, OH on Wednesday and not returning until late Thursday evening.

I will be available somewhat on my cell phone. 303-588-1453

Jim


p.s. I will follow up with an email re who will assume acting chief while I am gone.

Hello everyone,
Training will be on Saturday the 14th of July.
This will be a wildland oriented training-hoope to see ya there.

Thank you to all of you for contributing your time, efforts and talent for the 4th. It made for a great day and the weather couldn't have been more cooperative. The fireworks came off without a hitch! You're all valued volunteers and have made a rack and ruin JVFD into a successful department. My hat's off to all of you!

I'd like to thank all of you who worked and trained so hard to make this a safe 4th of July celibration. Thank you for your time, thank you for all of you efforts!

Jim

Edited by author 07-03-2007 12:38 PM
Test firing at the park tonight. Please meet at the VFD at 8PM. David, we can water the park tonight and tomorrow if you like.

Jim

I was talking with Quinter last night as he was finishing mowing the park (thanks Q!) and we were thinking it would make a lot of sense to water down the park prior to the festivities of the 4th. I'm wondering if it might make sense to try and do that tomorrow night? We could take 4240 and walk along behing it spraying down the park. We could also do something wednesday morning. What do you think? It shouldn't take long with the capacity of 4240. Just a thought.

So who is committed to going to the pyro training tomorrow? I’m going to have to change some plans but I think I can make it. I’m not very excited about driving out on my own though. Any other carpool folks? I’d be going from Boulder. Sounds like we’d have to leave by 5. The training shouldn’t take more than an hour to hour and half as far as I understand it.

I think we need to have a head count by noon. If we’re not going to have a reasonable turnout we might have to reconsider. So please respond to this email asap.

Anything to add Jim?

David Mans
(303) 459-0203

A special thanks to those that responded to yesterday's EMS call. It was a good response and teamwork. We will go over the call at our next training on Monday, June 25, 7 PM at firehall.

The EMS vehicle will be out of service beginning today. It will be in the shop and will post when it's back in service. The EMS equipment will be on a table inside the firehall. We will use the old protocol of responding with equipment in personal cars until the vehicle gets fixed.

Thanks so much for responding, David! Also, don't worry about the Kid Games if you're doing all that work for the woodchopping contest! Peace & thanks for ALL YOU DO!

Also Laura, I think that we'll be doing the wood splitting this year. Haven't talked to Jim on it yet but think that I have a line on some easy wood, I hope. So sign me up for putting it together. Any other woodies out there?!

So is there a plan to do the pack test tomorrow? We were talking about 8 right? Anyone else? Also to confirm, we can do either of these? "Arduous Level: 3 miles in 45 minutes and 45 seconds with a 45-pound pack, or run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes." It sure seems like the 1.5 mile run will be the most obvious. We doing it?

Are we still planning on a burn tomorrow. Should be good provided the winds have subsided.

Let's put together a plan for tomorrow.

Hello Everyone,
I seemed to have forgotten how to read a calender. Training this Saturday
8:30 am June 9th. Sorry for the incovienance.

JFVD: ARE YOU RUNNING THE WOODCHOPPING CONTEST ON JULY 4TH THIS YEAR? Please respond ASAP for the sign-up sheets that I'm doing this week! Thanks and I do hope we are having the FIREWORKS this year too!

Boulder Communications Center is asking for updated JVFD/EMS information to put into their CAD system. Can someone give me the truck info and #'s for trucks please. I have the updated roster.

If anyone is interested, Bill Powers has offered to come to the station to present a Radio Protocol class (303-441-1732).

Thank you!

Hi Everyone! Just want y'all to know that I plan to be doing my usual volunteer job of creating and posting SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR JULY 4TH! They will be up in the Merc by the end of next week!

Tara & others, for some reason I'm not able to send out to you all from the earlier email. So, I will be on a camp-out with J-town Elementary tomorrow night.

I'm also looking to set up an hour long safety session with Stonebraker Fireworks. I'll let you know when that gets confirmed. In answer to Jim's realier question, I plan on being around on the 4th and available to do the fireworks.

David

Hello everyone - Next training will be our slash burn weather permitted and hopefully alot of engineering work so everyone can operate a apparatus with confidance and safety

Boulder County Wildland Fire Cooperators will be having a training this weekend (05/19-20/2007). On Sunday (05/20/2007) there will be a 3 acre prescibed fire from 11:00 AM - 3:00PM. Smoke will be visible and expect heavy emergency vehicle and private vehicle traffic throughout the weekend.

Contact / with questions:

Deputy Jay C. Stalnacker #1592
Emergency Services Coordinator
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
303-441-4444

It wasn't necessarily the Board that canceled the fireworks. There was some discussion that many JVFD members would be on vacation/out of Town on the 4th. Keep in mind, we can invite other VFD's to participate in lighting fireworks and act as spotters, such as we've done in the past. We've given them free breakfast and shirts. It's also good PR and would give them an opportunity to see our new and improved fire department, etc. Fireworks do increase the profits as well! I believe we've learned from our error a couple years ago and can insist on getting new tubes with the mortars. (My two cents.)

It's also important that during the summer months, that I'm kept informed of those on the JVFD who are out of town and who's available in the event of a fire (structure or wildland). We can always notify other departments that we are short-handed.

Thanks for all you do JVFD/EMS!

Mary Ellen just wrote me that the Town Board was canceling the fireworks because there were not going to be enough JVFD in town. I hadn’t heard anything of this. I know that there was some interest in seeing about a fireworks training so I was thinking there would have been interest in having them this year. As far as the training, I talked to Stonebraker who had a training about a month ago. They didn’t contact us because they knew we’d done a short training last year and didn’t think that we’d need it again. If there was interest in doing it again we could go down for another short (1hr or so) training with them sometime in the next month.

As far as whether we’re putting on the fireworks or not, I don’t know. I am a bit frustrated that we have to revisit this every year. There is clearly some anxiety over this and I’m wondering if it’s worth it. I also know that most folks in town are seriously disappointed when we fail to have them. I don’t see the problem with having them. We’ve always had a good crew and have worked out some issues. Then again, there’s always the stress over the fire danger and making that call. Last year for example we were pressured into deciding early and then in the last week had enough rain to make it more than safe had we gone ahead.

Any ideas? Thoughts?

Think I found another class for those having trouble with the Refresher courses. I'm going to be signing up for this. Anyone else? Got this from Boulder Open Space:

From: Julian, Chad [1]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 4:35 PM
To: David Mans
Cc: Folwell, Eric
Subject: RE: wildland refresher

Yes we have plenty of slots and we have one scheduled for Parks and Open Space and it is on May 23rd from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. It will be held at the Parks and Open Space building at 5201 St. Vrain Road next to the airport in Longmont. The building is located on St. Vrain Drive between 75th street and Airport road.

Red Card Pack Test Requirement

A pack test is required for everyone completing the Wildland Certification and Re-Certification.

Jamestown Pack Test is scheduled for May 23 at 6pm at the big park. If you're unable to make this date, please contact Jim to arrange an alternative date.

Come dressed in your wildland gear, a 45 lb pack (or 25 lb pack for those being certified at the medium level) and your wildland boots.

Bring water!

Pack Test is a 3 mile hike under 45 minutes 45 seconds at 7000 ft.

We can do it!!!

Oh yeah, I've got my boys tonight so don't think I'll make the Command Team Meeting.

There was some discussion about sending someone(s) to the firework class this coming saturday. If there is still interest here is some info and registration stuff, http://www.rmpg.org/documents/PGICertInfo07.html

We talked about 1 to 3 people going if they wanted. I'm not able to. I don't think this is necessary for us to be comfortable doing the show but it certainly wouldn't hurt. Registration was supposed to be done by yesterday but I think they'd still be okay with a late one. Contact them and Mary Ellen about it if you want to do it. Again, it's this Saturday the 5th.

It under Jim Martella's phone number in the JT directory. Flo
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Good news
Pridemark is approving me being an EMS trainer under their training center certification so I can give CEU classes in Jamestown. Also, we will be doing online training.I have everyone's contact information except for Rob Koehler. Does anyone have Rob's email address, p.o. box #, phone number?

To reiterate what I told y'all on Saturday night...NICE JOB VOLUNTEERS for acting fast, gaining control quickly, and saving that house...specifically Matt, Jim, David, Cameron, Paul, Ed, Tara, Arne, Mark, Roger, Rob, and all the extra helpers! Seriously, you are such an excellent team and I (we as a town) LOVE AND APPRECIATE you so much more than I (we) could ever adequately express. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK and thanks for always looking out for us!!!!!

JVFD Administrative Meeting Reminder
7pm Wednesday, May 2nd at the Fire Hall

Jim can you give a little preview of what this meeting is about? I have a feeling I might have missed the discussion last week. Are we supposed to be geared up? How long should we plan on?

Thanks, David

Fire Dept meeting this Sunday at 1PM. Fire fighters attendance only.
Thanks

Jim

The JVFD EMS Training will be held on Monday, April 23, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. at the Fire Hall. We will discuss EMS training for 2007, have a group CEU on-line class, and practice the EMS response protocol. Please be prompt so we can start on time. If you are unable to attend please contact me to arrange a make-up class.

Colleen Williams
JVFD - EMS Chief

EMS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Balarat Outdoor School is having a Race as a fundraiser on May 19, 2007. They are in need of someone to help with a first aid booth from 10 AM to 1 PM. Anyone who is a First Responder would be qualified. Contact Teague at 303-447-8233 if you are interested in volunteering.

SORRY EVRYONE TRAINING IS ACCUALLY APRIL 14TH THIS MONTH GOT MY DAYS MIXED UP.

Rob K. - If you're in JT, please stop by the office re: Conoco cards. I see what the problem is.

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For those who have never taken the basic wild fire class!

Boulder County Wildland Fire Cooperators Training
S-130/190 - Basic Firefighting and Wildland Fire Behavior
L-180 - Fireline Leadership
I-100 - Incident Command System Orientation

Day Class:
May 16th-18th, 2007 from 0800-1700 hours
Evening Class:
May 14th-18th, 2007 from 1730-2200 hours

see link

http://www.co.boulder.co.us/sheriff/emergency/wildland_train.htm

NEXT TRAINING - WATER SUPPLY,HOSE STREAMS, TRUCK TO TRUCK SUPPLY, ENGINEERING. THIS IS FOR APRIL 1OTH - HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!

Congratulations Rob! And thanks for the extremely relevant training on Saturday. I'm glad I put the women in my household up to the wood gathering detail and was able to make the training. I appreciate the classroom refreshers and the opportunity to apply it, and the logical flow of the lesson planning that will lead up to some great practicals later this spring. It was also good to see Ben and Drew there, and Jena's interest... good to see new faces and continued recruitment. Goodness knows as I age and get more decrepit I might need somebody to help carry my fire pack and schlep ladders :-)

JVFD EMS Training
Monday, March 12, 2007
7 PM
At the Firehall
Last training with Micah from Pridemark
- Colleen Williams, EMS Chief

Hello Everyone,

it is with great pleasure, I introduce you to Jamestown's newest Assistant Fire Chief- Rob Koehler. Rob has consistantly over the years made considerable effort to get further training for the VFD and most recently also provide needed training for the VFD.
He does an excellent job providing structure fire training the VFD and he is also one of our most dedicated wild land fire fighters. Please extend a thank you to Rob, for all his efforts and dedication to the VFD as well as welcome him to his new job as Assistant Chief.

Jim Martella
Chief
Jamestown Volunteer Fire Dept

David - I agree, I definitely wanted to take advantage of that opportunity as well. I'd like to get there early too, if I wore my wildland gear could it double as a training, or if we put a ladder up on the Blue Jay headframe... :)

I'm having a bit of a conflict with the training this week as I'd really like to get some of the wood that BoCo Open Space is selling at the Blue Jay on Saturday. I would guess there's a few other folks interested too. It would suck to have a bunch of "outta towners" get first dibs. They say it'll be from 9 to 4. I don't think they've got a huge amount to sell and it should be really nice wood for a good price. Should we think of starting later? Postponing? Stop whining? Ideas?

Training this coming Saturday morning 9AM! Saturday March 10, 07.

TRAINING THIS SATURDAY 9 AM SCENE SIZE-UP, LADDERS, AND P.P.E HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

The County WILL NOT be opening up the Blue Jay for firewood on February 10 due to the amount of snow. They are now planning for mid-March. I will keep you posted.

Any update to availability of firewood from boulder county open space Yo.

                     Out of Town Notice

Hi All,

I will be out of town starting this Thursday evening on a business trip to California and not returning till Sunday briefly and then I'll be on my way back out of town to Texas until Thursday Feb 08.

Matt, can you please be acting Chief in my absence? If not, Please take lead in finding someone who can-thanks!

I will have my cell and access to email while I am gone.

Thanks

Jim

Hi everyone, there is training this Saturday at 9AM. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!!! I hear Cameron is going to teach the class!

Jim

09:15 01/08/07
Report from the Joint Boulder County/City of Boulder Office of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center (EOC):
 
Due to the frequently changing conditions of road closures, re-oppenings and limited access reports, we will not be issuing a press release with each new update. Instead, all road updates will be posted on the Boulder County Sheriff's Web site at:

http://www.co.boulder.co.us/sheriff/press/prlist.htm
 
Please check back throughout the day for updates.

Barb Halpin
Public Information Officer
Boulder County Board of Commissioners
bhalpin@co.boulder.co.us
303-441-4379 - phone

Wildfire Mitigation Group
Boulder County Courthouse Annex • 2045 13th Street • 13th & Spruce Streets
                                             Phone (303) 441-3930 ext. 5261 • Fax (303) 441-4856
 

January 3, 2007


To Whom It May Concern:


In 2005 members of several Boulder County Youth Corps teams, with assistance and supervision from the Boulder County Parks and Open Space department, the Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator, and the Colorado State Forest Service Front Range Fuels Treatment Partnership forester, conducted forest management and wildfire mitigation work on the Blue Jay Mine property near Jamestown.

As a result of this work, a number of forest by-products were produced, among them approximately 185 slash piles and residual fuelwood product. These materials were cut in the summer of 2005. During the fall/winter of 2006, most of the slash piles were burned during or immediately following snow events, eliminating the material as a source of fuel for wildfires. The logs, however, have remained on site.

Ordinarily, these log decks would be sold to a single contractor as firewood, but as there exists a local desire for firewood in the community of Jamestown, the BCWMG, in conjunction with BCPOS and the CSFS will be holding a public fire wood sale. Details of this sale follow:


Date: Saturday, February 10, 2007 Weather permitting

9:00am to 4:00pm

Cost: $20.00 per cord CHECKS ONLY Payable to “Boulder County”


You must load your own wood


Please contact Eric Folwell, BCPOS Forestry Specialist with questions at 303-678-6290


Sincerely
 


Eric Philips, Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator

Colleen and I got a message from Jeff yesterday that the battery in the new Suburban isn't holding a charge. Jeff was in the fire hall yesterday putting chains on the Suburban and had to charge the battery again. EMS team might want to periodically make sure it still starts until we get a more reliable battery.

Is there anyone available to help shovel around the bay doors? Thanks.

Hope everyone had a nice holiday. Could use some help shoveling snow away from the bay doors at the firehall. It was difficult plowing the 3' of snow since the blade doesn't go that high. Will work on it today before the next snow that's coming.

I'd like to to send a message to the entire Fire Deptartment and EMS group. Thank you very much for all your dedication, thank you for time, than you for training, thank you for help in making Jamestown more prepared when it comes to emergency situations. All of you deserve a huge round of applause!!!!!!
I would also like to give a special thanks to one of our newest members- Jeff who took on a task and got it done as soon as possible. Jeff, thanks for ordering and picking up the new chains for all our trucks. I feel a lot better right now this has been taken care of given the current blizzard like conditions.
Again thanks to all of you and all of your support and dedication to the Fire Deptment and EMS.

Happy Holidays, Happy Safe New Year, it's an honor to be your Chief.

Jim Martella
Chief
JVFD

I should be able to help.

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We're going to try and put chains on 4240 this afternoon around 3:30. Jeff thinks that he has the right ones although we need to confirm. Is anyone in town that might be able to lend a hand?

Thanks for the encouragement Mary Ellen, it's appreciated.

David

Just wanted to let each and every one of you on the JVFD/JEMS team know how appreciated you all are and say thank you for the time and effort all of you put into training for the Town. We have come a long way in a short time towards building a substantial fire/ems department. Thank you, be safe and have a great holiday!

Thanks everyone for showing to todays training. I was really happy to see the turnout we had!!!!! I wanted to send you a quick email about a few items.
 
1) We had a pretty darn good response for the house fire on Mesa St.
2) We also know we need to develope and distribute are SOP's.
3) I did speak briefly with Colleen and we are going to work this out as well with EMS!!!
4) Jeff (someone please pass this on to him) is going to take care of looking into chains and will let me know his findings.
5) Tara and Matt will be working on organizing our current SOP's and will have copies for review for everyone for our next training (if you get electrnic versions please forward!!!).
6) Rob K will be trying to contact Boulder Rural about getting a copy of their FF1 training slides.
7) Arne will be working on finding a supplier for more JVFD Volunteer stickers for your vehicles.
 
There is one other item, I think we should have a command meeting sometime before the end of the month during the week in the evening. I am open to suggestions. If there are none I will suggest a time and place.
 
Any FF1's want to volunteer to give next month's training? Please let me know.
 
Thanks again
 
Jim

Training Reminder, Tomorrow, Saturday the 16th @ 9AM. Starting an intensive structure training plan. Hoping everyone will show and be ready to go at 9. Should be a lot of fun.

Training this Saturday 9AM.

Forgot to say that families are welcome to attend the JVFD party.

You Are Invited To
JVFD FIRE and EMS Holiday Party
Friday, December 15, 2006
7 - 10 PM
Mark and Colleen Williams

BYOB and Appetizer
Bring a wrapped White Elephant gift for a gift exchange. Look in your stuff for an item that you would want to pass on to someone else. Consider the absurd.

This weekends training will be postponed until; next weekend.

Thanks

jim

Hi gang,

there is training this Saturday 9AM sharp. We will be starting our structure fire classes as part of our winter curriculum. This does mean we will have classroom and hands on. Class will pretty much be like this moving forward in the winter months.

As a disclaimer, I think this is just a start. That is to say after two classes you will not be a structure fire fighter-is a book a book if there are only two pages? Yes grasshopper, you must ponder deep within yourself....ooops back to fire fighting.

As I was saying, this is a start but I also think it is interesting enough to get you more involved in training, fire is a science and that, you will learn-but only if you show up on a regular basis. Personally I am excited about this and in my opinion this is long over due. I will not make you do anything I would not do myself, I will not yet put you in a dangerous position (maybe some day when we get the burn trailer up in town things may get harry for you) and best of all, you will learn how to fight a structure fire SAFELY.

A few items I would like to add to my spam and that I would like you to keep in mind moving forward.

1) We are working on limited time (this is only a 3 hour class once a month!!!!).
2) Mayhem and interruptions will be frowned upon. We really need to use our time wisely.
3) Start thinking about being a team.No I did not say start thinking about the "A Team."
4) Think about your safety and the safety of those on your team.
5) Please be respectful of those people teaching the class. The more sidebar conversations you have, the less the others learn.
6) Be on time, traffic, bus delays,train schedules and flight arrivals tend not to be a problem in Jamestown.
7) Be ready for fun.

I look forward to this weekend!!

Jim

(FYI) Boulder County Parks & Open Space will be burning slash at the Blue Jay Mine Friday, December 1 beginning at 10 AM.

                        December Training

This December, we as a department are going to start our structure fire training class. Things will be a bit different compared to what we have done in the past for training. For the first time we will see class presentations about structure fire, fire behavior, safety, organization, Incident Command etc. The second half of class will be dedicated to hands on practice of fire fighting principles just covered in class and not limited to the above.
Training will be different, some of you may not like it, but please be patient, the ultimate goal in all of this is to make us a better trained and educated department in all aspects of fire fighting. It will take your time, your dedication, focus and willingness to participate as a department member to really make us succeed as an Emergency Services Organization. How was that for a run on sentence?
I look forward to this change, I think we need to embrace it as best we can as volunteers and I hope you find it a worthy endeavor for you and for the rest of the community.

Jim Martella
Fire Chief JVFD

The EMS vehicle is parked in the other bay. We thought it might be easier for EMS personnel to open that door-it's much liter. Please note that garage door will lock and should be kept locked. To open, inside there is a white pin just about the inside garage door handle. You much push on it (listen fpr click) and then you can turn the garage door handle to open. Ken Lenarcic also went dpwn to work on the battery and make sure it is snug. Thanks Ken.
Hopefully this week sometime we will be able to take the truck down for logos.

Jim

Jim

EMS Pridemark Training reminder for this Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7 PM at the Fire Hall. This will be a 2 hour training so we can get CEUs for everyone. If you have completed any CEUs with other departments, please provide me with the information: Date, training with who, topic, and CEU time. Thank you.

Colleen Williams
JVFD - EMS Chief

The EMS vehicle is also back in service. The battery was replaced today and the truck was filled up. Please be sure to go by and try starting it to confirm there are no further issues.

Thanks


Jim

4250 is now back in service. 4240 has had the driver side dump fixed as of this morning.

For you EMS folks, I will be in town tomorrow trying to fix your truck. If need be I will replace the battery which I believe to be the problem.

Re your keys to the door. If yours doesn't fit, flip it the other way and try. The lock seems to be upside down from the norm.

Chief

Jan, I tried my key this morning and it worked fine. Flo
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Everyone, EMS and JVFD, should check today to see if their keys work at the firehall and post if it does work. Also, our EMS vehicle is down. All EMS equipment is back in the cupboard and we will be responding as we used to with our own vehicles. Colleen is out of town until Friday and Barb Wade is in charge.

Training this Saturday Nov 11, 2006 9AM.

Come and try out our newest equipment!! 15 Sets of functioning SCBA donnated by Boulder Mountain Fire!!!!!

Looking forward to touring the Boulder 911 Comm Center tomorrow, Oct. 14 at 9:00am. For those who want to carpool, let's meet at the firehall at 8:10am and plan on hitting the road at 8:15am. Here is a link to a map showing the location of the Comm Center:

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The Comm Center is located in Boulder at 1805 33rd St, just north of Arapahoe on 33rd.

Matt


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Looking forward to touring the Boulder 911 Comm Center tomorrow, Oct. 14 at 9:00am. For those who want to carpool, let's meet at the firehall at 8:10am and plan on hitting the road at 8:15am. Here is a link to a map showing the location of the Comm Center:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searc...er&state=co&zipcode=

The Comm Center is located in Boulder at 1805 33rd St, just north of Arapahoe on 33rd.

                         Tomorrow's Training

Please remember tomorrow for training we will not meet at the fire dept.Please go to the Boulder 911 Comm Center on 33rd St behind King Soopers (on 30th). Please be there a few minutes ahead of time 9AM sharp!! Parking can be found at the county clerk's office across the street-where you get license plates. I will be waiting out side the comm center when you arrive.

Someone, please let Jeff and Jon Bartsch know-I do not have their email addresses.

Thanks

Jim

Radio Problems. Is anyone else having trouble with false pages? My radio is regularly getting set off in the "Page" position so that it is then on Monitor. It's often in the charger and is simply monitoring when I come in. It's been happening a lot. It went off again today. Is anyone else having this trouble?

Thanks Ed! Please sign me up for both as well as Rob Koehler.

Edited by author 10-09-2006 09:12 AM
Hi Everyone,

I have confirmed with Bill Powers that we are on for this Saturday at 9AM sharp for a visit and presentation at the 911 Com center off of 33rd St. If you have ever been down to get a new license plate-it is directly across the street from that. Parking is somewhat limited, so I encourage you to car pool. Bill said we can also park in the lot for the Boulder County Clerk, which is exactly where you go for a license plate on 33rd-sort of behind King Soopers.

This is a great ooportunity to meet the Director of Communications for Boulder, sit next to 911 operators and see how they do their job, see the emergency operations command center, Bill will also be giving a presentation on communications protocols, you may ask all the questions you like-I very much encourage anyone who is on EMS and the VFD to attand this training. We only get to go here once inawhile and if you have never been-you'll be sorry you missed it!!!

This Saturday Oct 14, 2006 9AM sharp in Boulder. Please be on time as we will be entering a locked facility sharply at 9AM.

If you have any questions, please let me know-otherwise, I will see all of you there at 9AM sharp. Please pass this on to anyone on EMS whom I have missed.

Thanks

Jim

To those in need of CEU's, Chris O'Brien of Boulder Rural has said it's fine for Jamestown folks to attend their EMS trainings. They have two training opportunities in October, which may be of interest to people:
Wednesday, 10/11, 7-9 PM – Stroke
Wednesday, 10/25, 6-9 PM – Shock
Both trainings are at Boulder Rural’s station at Jay and Diagonal
He would appreoacieate a headcount, so contact me if you're intersted.
Chris was also nice enough to donate a bunch of fire and EMS magazines, some of which have online CEU programs advertised. They're upstairs at the firehall.

EMS Team:
1. EMS training is Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7 PM at the fire Hall.

2. Everyone needs to have 12 CEUs by the end of this year to stay on the EMS Team as required by BCH. Pridemark will have provided us with 11 training sessions and 15.5 CEUs by the end of the year if you attended all the trainings in town. This means that in order to get the 12 you had to only miss 2 trainings.

If you are under the 12 for the year it is up to you to call other fire departments and get in on their Pridemark training dates. Ed Gage is looking into this, so email or call him. Since we are providing the trainings here in town, any additional expense is not covered by the town (except for CPR). Please don't wait till the end of October to figure this out because you are running out of time. Many departments don't train in December. Call Nederland, Boulder Rural, Gold Hill to see if you can get into their trainings.

If we are going to use red 5 most of the time, then I would like a radio that gets red 5.

Waterboy

That might be a good idea Mark. Would you prefer to handle or should I give Rabbit and jason something to do?

Chief -
We should change the locks as well as the lock box. There are a lot of keys floating around out there. I don't think the locks been changed since we shared the fire hall with Left Hand.
~Mark

Hi Robert, I'm no longer in the firewood business-although you may try and speak to Rob Koehler at my old number up top. I just moved to Longmont. David, I am with you. Not sure what happened to that light. My apologies to everyone for the email but I feel I am untimately responsible for the equipment and when it is not where I expect it to be I get a bit upset. I bought this as a present for the fire dept and am very disappointed it diappeared. Anyone know how to change the combo?

Does J. Martella (chief) still sometimes sell firewood?
I may have a need for a small amount of locally cut fuel ... not OAK.

I don't believe I ever saw it Jim. You're obviously not talking about the large Orange Rechargable lights that we've had for some time? It's extremely hard to believe that this one has already grown wings and disappeared. I would hope that if someone really did mistakingly walk out with it that it will be returned to the department anonomously if nothing else.

On that note, if we're really feeling like there's a security problem at the Dept we might consider changing the lock box code and passing it out to current members only.

I take it that means nobody recalls seeing this?

                            Missing Spot Light

Does anyone recall a large black spotlight and bag that had a charger in it? It is brand new, was at the fire department and is now AWOL. This should have been around the day that the department was cleaned. I checked each truck twice and cannot find it. If you know of the whereabouts of this 20 million candle spot light, please let me know.

Chief