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Regular Meeting |
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
Long Green Volunteer Fire Company |
STAFF MEETING NOTES - MAY 6, 2008
MAY 06
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Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
When driving to a call, drive as though all motorists are talking on their cell phone, grooming themselves and generally not paying attention to their surroundings. Do not expect motorists to respond to your flashing lights and sirens. Drive defensively and prepare to react in an instant. The safety of your crew and the victims at the scene ... (Full Story)
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APRIL 22, 2008 STAFF MEETING NOTES
APRIL 23
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Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
Check Your PPE
Personal protective equipment can never guarantee a firefighters safety, however, a large number of injuries are still caused by firefighters not wearing required gear. Hand injuries are among the most common, and research has shows the majority of these injuries are caused when gloves are not worn. Always check your PPE ... (Full Story)
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WATER MANAGEMENT CLASS
APRIL 12
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The Water Resource Committee presented the Water Management class on April 12th & 13th in Cockeysville. Over 30 students representing the volunteer and career segments as well as Harford County participated.
Day one of the class was comprised of a classroom power point segment and a hands on review of equipment as well as hydrant work. The hydrant work portion went over tandem hookups and "maximizing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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April 8, 2008 Staff Meeting Notes
APRIL 09
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Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
Whenever you are near the water on a rescue incident, always protect yourself with a personal floatation device.
Vehicle Safety Message: Intersections can be one of the most dangerous areas to run emergency. Proceed carefully through every intersection, and look at least twice. Often the visibility is restricted or obscured at many intersections, ... (Full Story)
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March 25, 2008 Staff Meeting Notes
MARCH 26
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Vehicle Safety Reminder:
Carefully evaluate every patient transport, for the need to run emergency to the hospital. Most responses are not for life?threatening situations.
Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
To avoid fluids and droplet infections, wear full facial protection when opening an airway.
Fitness Tip:
People who are obese tend to have energy-dense diets. High ... (Full Story)
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MARCH 11, 2008 STAFF MEETING NOTES
MARCH 13
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Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
A wound neglected is a wound infected. Treat all wounds with good medical care.
Fitness Tip:
The fact is we all need fats. Fats help nutrient absorption, nerve transmission and maintain cell membrane integrity just to name a few functions. However, when consumed in excessive amounts, fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain ... (Full Story)
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Februry 26, 2008 STAFF NOTES
FEBRUARY 26
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Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
Before you start, be safety smart. DOT checks are critical for the safety all of those who ride the equipment, as well as citizens we serve.
Fitness Tip:
Which Workout?
The effectiveness of aerobic workouts depends on intensity and duration. As long as you get your heart rate into a training zone, any form of aerobic workout will have ... (Full Story)
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February 12, 2008 Staff Meeting Notes
FEBRUARY 12
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Safety Reminder: Seat Belts Are Not Optional - Buckle-Up!
A soft roof is a dangerous roof. Always make sure that the roof can support the functioning of a crew of firefighters. Lightweight trusses can fail quickly.
Fitness Tip:
Fitness Coordinator Lainy Dill has put together a very informative monthly newsletter. It is sent to everyone who has a GroupWise email account. ATTN: Station Officers ... (Full Story)
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