Station Open House 8-17-13

In August we had our annual open house. We were able to show Engine and Brush 95 to many eager kids and adults. Joining us was a DUI emphasis patrol unit from the State Patrol, and NW Medstar dropped by for a visit.

Cub Scout Tour 1/10/13

Tonight we had a tour for a local Cub Scout troop. There were 7 scouts in all.

Above: Firefighter Hunt talks about fire extinguishers and their proper use. In the back, Firefighter Anderson looks on.

The Scouts got to try on our turnouts, with many expressing that they were just way too heavy. 

We want to thank the Scouts for touring Station 95 and welcome them back any time. 

Santa Float Part 1

It is that time of year again, that the firefighters of Station 95 take Santa Claus out to deliver Christmas cheer and collect food for the Mead Food Bank. Here are some pictures. There should be more to come.

Firefighter Hunt shows that Engine 95 is ready for action. 

 

 Firefighter's Heglin and Van Gelder pose for a photo.

The kids love Santa.

Brownie Brittle

Thanks to Shiela G's for sending the delicious Brownie Brittle. Station 95 was honored to receive this treat and to show our appreciation, we had to take a picture.

Front Row: FF Heglin, FF Schick, Lt. Varner, and FF VanGelder

Back Row: FF Colt, Lt. Everman, FF Scanlon, Capt. Perkins, and FF Hairston.

For those who don't know what Brownie Brittle is, you can check it out here.

http://www.browniebrittle.com/

And the consensus from the crew is that this would make an awesome cereal.

Cub Scout Pack 208 visit station

The station welcomed Cub Scout Pack 208. Firefighter Daniel Anderson showed the scouts Brush 95's hand tools and truck capabilities. Scouts loved the chain saw.

                               

 

The scouts here are being led by firefighter Bernie Bernsdorf on fire safety and what to do in case for an actual house fire.

Scouts also got to try on turnout gear and see Bernie don full turnouts and S.C.B.A. operation.

Here Daniel and Bernie  showed the scouts some EMS training including blood pressure, heart rate and how to check oxygen saturation using a pulse-ox monitor.

posted by LT. Robert Everman

Sation 95 Open House

 Saturday was our annual Fire Station 95 Open House. We had a well attended gathering with food and fun. Here are some of the pictures from the event.

 Brush 95

 

 Inside Brush 95

 Brush 95 with Engine 95 in the Background. Capt. Perkins on the far left.

 SCOPE came up to do child I.D.'s and brought a SCOPE Car with them. Parked beside the car is command vehicle 904, driven by Dep. Chief Mike Van Heel

 Front shot of Engine 95 and Brush 95

 Firefighter Anderson shows of the Engine to the kids.

 Capt. Perkins, Firefighter Schick and former station captain Kay Kempe.

 Firefighter Schick (middle) stands with Firefighter Lobdell (right) at Engine 99.

  Firefighter Schick (left) stands with Firefighter Lobdell (right) at Engine 99.

 

Firefighter Anderson shows just how cool he is in Engine 95.

 

 Medstar once again brought a helicopter up for our open house. What a big hit.

 

 The kids got to climb all around the helicopter and see just how limited the space is inside the cabin.

 Engine 95.

We want to thank all those who came and supported us at our open house. And a special thank you to Lt. Everman and Firefighter Hunt for grillin' all those hot dogs.

Open House

The Open House for Station 95 is getting closer. August 4th, mark it on your calendars. Come see the engines and meet the fire fighters.

We are pleased that Northwest Medstar will be participating with us again this year, as well as the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

SCOPE will be on-site handing out information on child I.D.

12-3PM, Fun for all.

Inland Northwest Trauma Conference 2012

 This year I was privileged to be able to attend the Inland Northwest Trauma Conference. It was an great opportunity, filled with lots of information. I was even able to pick up a really cool concussion assessment tool for the engine. While at the conference, Spokane Valley Fire Department had an extrication demonstration in the parking lot, and when asked for volunteers, I couldn't help but raise my hand. What did I get in return? Take a look and see.

 

That's right! I got a C-Collar and was extricated via the KED, a device that allows the firefighter to pull the victim out in a sitting position, without having to slide a backboard in. 

And here I am getting strapped to a backboard. What you can't see, is that my legs are still bent in the sitting position, and would stay like that until they release the thigh straps.

 A colleague of mine from Davenport Ambulance, was also in the car with me and was extricated via a backboard.

Santa Float Food Collection

This year, with the help of many citizens we were able to collect 1100 lbs of food for the Mead Food Bank, completely restocking its shelves. Thank you to all who participated in the effort to help our community.

Santa Float 2011

 That's right, its that time of year for Santa and his Elves (District 9 Firefighters) to go and spread Christmas cheer to our neighbors in the Linwood and Five Mile Neighborhoods. This year, just like years previous Santa and his buddies were collecting food for the food bank. We want to thank all those who gave this year and wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.

 From left to right: FF Anderson, Capt. Perkins, FF Mallory, FF Scanlon, Santa, FF Hunt, FF Negus, FF Davis and Lt. Varner.

 From left to right: (Front) FF Hunt, Lt. Borders, FF Schick, Lt. Varner, FF Mallory.

(Back) FF Anderson, FF Negus, Santa, Capt. Perkins

 From left to right: (Front) Cooper and Mason, FF Schick, Recuit Observer Christy, Lt. Varner

(Back) FF Anderson, Lt. Borders, Santa, FF Hunt, FF Heglin, FF Van Gelder

As you can see, Santa has a great effect on all the kids.

FF Hunt drives the engine on the 2nd night of Santa Float.

 

 Lt. Varner and his guest manned the support vehicle at the tail end of the convoy.

Prairie Day 9/24/11

 Today was the annual Prairie Day Celebration. On Prairie Day, the grange opens up to local small produce farmers and crafters to sell their wares. There is usually games for the kids, food and music. On Prairie Day we open the fire station for anyone who wants to come and look at the station and the trucks.

Firefighter Anderson shows of the engine.

Outside produce vendors.

Inside the grange were the various crafts and other people selling their wares.

Across the street at the old school house was the "jump-house", face painting, games, food and the live music.

District 9 to offer CPR classes to the community



When a medical emergency occurs, immediate attention and care is crucial. Would you know

how to respond?

Fire District 9 encourages every citizen to be prepared.

To assist in your preparation, we offer Adult Heartsaver CPR classes on a regular basis.

 
Classes are free of charge to residents and business of Fire District 9. There is a nominal charge for those outside our district.
 
The class covers adult CPR, child CPR (over age 1), choking and AED use. This class is perfect for worksites, safety personnel, caregivers, school staff and staff working in a medical setting but do not provide direct patient care.

Class time is 4 hours, and the certification is valid for 2 years. All participants perform a

CPR skills test.

We also offer a FREE Friends and Family CPR class that covers adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR and choking. No certification card is issued for this class.

This class is perfect for new parents and family members, as well as community

Sign up for a class today or get additional information by calling 466-4602

members that want to know CPR.

You Could Save a Life!