July - Harlem Roscoe Fire Protection District

THE FIREHOUSE SCENEA monthly publication of theHarlem-Roscoe Fire Protection DistrictChief Oscar PresleyVol. 10 No 7 www.harlemroscoefire.com July 2005Photo by Sheryl DrostFirefighters make an initial attack on the fully involved trailer.Fire Ravages Mobile HomeJune 29, Harlem-Roscoe Fire responded to a report ofa mobile home on fire on Glen Forest Drive and it wasunknown if anyone was in the home. See pg. 2 for more. . .INSIDE:• Mobile Home Ravaged by Fire....,.…p. 2• Live Wires Down………………,....…p. 3• Triple Fatal on Tollway….……,……p. 4• Accidents ……..... …...……….,….….p. 5• Times Rekindled……………...,..……p. 7• EMS Report ……………………....…p. 8• Station Gossip….……………...........p. 13

Fire Ravages Mobile HomeStory & Photos by Sheryl DrostJuly 29, Harlem-Roscoe Fire units werejust two streets away onan accident scene whenthe department received a9-1-1 call for a mobilehome on fire. The callerdidn’t know if thehomeowner was stillinside. Now two blocksaway is a pretty closeplace to be when youreceive a call like that!Trucks responded from the accident scene as well as the firestation with firefighters that were standing by from that first call.First in crew reported the trailer fully involved with fire andstarted fire suppression and search of the trailer. Luckily thehomeowner arrived shortly on scene and the search was calledoff and the crews went back to just putting the fire out. Theinitial fire was knocked down quickly, but foam had to beapplied to get to all the fire extension. The mobile home was acomplete loss and the Red Cross is helping the owner withfinding a place to stay.Firefighters Save HouseStory & Photos by Sheryl DrostThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005June 22, Harlem-Roscoe Fire fought ahouse fire at 5221Summerhawk Drive in90+ temperatures. It seemsa fire that started in agarbage can at the rear ofthe home spread into the attic before a passing motorist noticedthe fire. They were fighting the fire with garden hoses when thefirst units arrived. Firefighters entered the attic through thegarage and were able to keep the fire in the attic thus saving thehome.This fire may have started by either something chemicallymixing or by spontaneous combustion inside the trash canreports Harlem-Roscoe Fire Investigator Mike Drost. “Alwaysread the label on how to properly dispose of chemicals andcleaning supplies and be careful what you throw away in yourgarbage cans” advises Captain Drost! “There are a lot of itemsthat can spontaneously combust with these high temperatures,such as oily rags, cleaning rags, anything with vegetable oils.”Chief Oscar Presley adds, “It is also a good idea to keep the lidson trash containers (fire needs air to burn) and keep them out ofthe hot sun.”Firefighters were able to knock the fire down quickly.Firefighters head in with a second ladder to access the attic.Firefighters finish hitting the main bulk of the fire.Firefighter Dan Zintak stands by with a hose line at the rear of the home afterthe fire was knocked down.Left, firefighter Jim Johnson and right firefighter John Donovan continue to putout hot spots throughout the home.2Lt. Vern Sarver feeds up the suction hose for the insulation vacuum machine tofirefighter Jon Pyzynski.

Live Wires Down Photos by Chief Presley & Sheryl DrostIllegal Burning Photo by Sheryl DrostThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005June 20, several calls came in that a live main electrical linewas down in front of Burger King and had started a grass fire aswell. First in unit secured the danger area and had a crewextinguish the burning grass from a safe distance from the livewire. A safe perimeter was maintained until Com Ed crewsfinally arrived. Above fire fighters Amber Drost and KevinKeen extinguish the grassy area from a safe distance.June 30, a large pile of trees were found burning at aconstruction site in a subdivision off Middle Road. The minipumperand a tanker were sufficient to handle the call.Car Fire Photo by Sheryl DrostThen on June 27, a call came in that a truck had struckelectric wires and the live wires were now trapping the driverinside. (Pictured above) The driver was encouraged to stay calmand not touch anything. Alliant Electrical crews arrived veryquickly on the scene and cut power to the lines. The driver wasunhurt.Port-a-Pot FirePhotos by Sheryl DrostJune 18, Police believe vandals set a port-a-pot on fire at aconstruction site on Burr Oak Road. Luckily the fire wascontained to the port-a-pot and some construction materials. Thehome under construction was not damaged.Captain Mike Drost looks on as Lt. Chad Radke finishes putting the fire out.3Jon Pyzynski, April Cooper & Captain Shoevlin make the initial attack.July 5, Harlem-Roscoe Fire units responded to a call for avehicle fire at Argyle Road and Hwy 173. The fire was foundeast of the intersection on Hwy 173 and Boone County Fire alsoresponded. The fire was quickly extinguished and the driver wastransported to the hospital.Lightning Explodes Tree Photo by Sheryl DrostJune 29 a bolt oflightning hit this tree behinda home on Mulberry Streetin Roscoe exploding the treeand causing a power surge innearby homes. The tree isless than a block from thefire station and Deputy ChiefKirk Wilson said, "Ihappened to be looking outthe fire station's bay doorand saw the bolt of lightningand then I actually felt thepercussion from the strike!"Luckily no one was hurt.

Triple Fatal I-90 CrashStory & Photos by Sheryl DrostJohn Pyzynski and Jim Johnson wait forwater as they set up to fight the fire.June 24, Harlem-RoscoeFire was dispatched forMutual Aid with North ParkFire for a multi-vehicle crashand fire on I-90. I could seethe billowing black smoke asI left Roscoe and the crashwas just north of RiversideBlvd. I arrived with Engine701 to what looked like abattlefield with all lanes ofthe Tollway blocked. Therewas a burning semi on itsside, lying completely acrossthe south-bound lanes and a Wal-Mart Semi with its rear tires tore outfrom under it, lying across the northbound lanes - It also had front enddamage. They tell me there was a 3 rd semi involved that was parkedalong the shoulder. Honestly I don’t remember seeing that semi becausemy camera was locked on the burning semi and in the middle of the twosemis was the burning wreckage of a car. North Park had knocked downthe intense fires on the semi and the car but contents of the semi nowstarted to burn. It would be a while before crews got all the fires out.North Park Fire Chief Steve Ferdinand had Incident Command setup on the south side of the wreckage. Rehab and many mutual aid firedepartment’s trucks, police squads and ambulances were arriving. H-RFire Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell helped with the north side command asmutual aid departments arrived from the North. Everywhere I looked asI took pictures I would recognize firefighters or Officers from otherdepartments – it was truly a team effort.With 90+ temps the Paramedics were distributing wet towels, icepacks, and water to the firefighters. We would soon learn there were 3fatalities – the driver of the burning semi and the driver and passengerof the car. The coroner’s office arrived and after all the fire wasextinguished, fire crews extricated the 3 victims. The drivers of theother two semis refused treatment. The traffic on I-90 was routed off theTollway and it would be several hours before the road was reopened.The car was completely destroyed.The Firehouse Scene – July 2005Lifeline Paramedic Amy Bacino brings wet towels and ice packs to Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters Jim Johnson and Jon Pyzynski.Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell helped with command on the North side...H-R 701 crew used water and foam on the cab of the burning truck.The contents of the trailer started to burn after crews had most the fireextinguished.4A helicopter that happened to be flying overhead snapped this picture. And oneof our firefighters was able to get a copy.

Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost06/11/05 Roscoe Road 6/16/05 Hononegah & EdgemereTerr06/25/05 I-90 06/27/05 Hwy 251 & Elevator Road06/29/05 Brentwood07/01/05 Hwy 251 & Hononegah Road07/03/05 East Rockton Road 07/05/05 Hwy 251 & Hwy 173

Happy BirthdayCommercialBirthdaysThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005Virgil Johnson ‘70 th ’July 7Chaplains NotesBy Chaplain Jim ColeI have a Federation ofFire Chaplain tee shirtthat says, "Serving ThoseWho Serve". As FireChaplain, I cannot usethe office as anevangelistic opportunity,trying to converteveryone. I should be available to minister topeople's needs in times of emergency andstress. To lose a house in a fire, or lose afamily member by whatever means, and otherbad times, is a time when I can help. I am also,and I think basically, Chaplain to the firedepartment. I was called on a Mutual Aidevent to a nearby department after a fire. Afterthe fire was put out, a firefighter opened thefront door to find a body behind that door. Heneeded to talk about it. Turned out that four orfive others needed to talk about it. I have hadsome training in Critical Incident StressManagement. I am always available any timeyou need to talk about anything that is causingyou stress and pain, and any conversation isprivate - even the chief won't hear it.Working the Night ShiftJuly 1 saw thestart of anovernight dutyshift at StationOne. Lt. Aaron Miller, Lt.Chad Radke,Dan Gunderson, & Dave Doyle were thefirst crew. Volunteers can now sign up fora 10pm to 6am shift. There will be anofficer, an engineer, and two EMTs and/orfirefighters. The crew will be first out forfires etc and will respond with the twoLifeline Paramedics on all medical callsas well. The sleeping quarters now has 6beds to accommodate the new shift.TV Channel 23 was on hand thismonth to videotape a commercial for theirOur Town series. Several of thefirefighters were interviewed like TomLake is doing in the picture above. If youmissed the commercials you can still visittheir website at www.wifr.com and viewthe commercials.Photographers UpdateBy Sheryl DrostIf we get a fire inthe middle of the nightI can be guaranteed tobe asked the nextmorning by MikePierson when thepictures will be on thewebsite. See, Mikeworks nights and itdrives him crazy to miss all these night firecalls we get. So, just for Mike, you mayhave noticed the last fire we had, the trailerfire; the pictures were up within an hourafter the call. Your welcome Mike!The dress blue pictures are done for now.Thanks for all your cooperation. The threepictures boards at the stations as well as thepictures on the website are all updated.Although, now that about 30+ of you havenew pictures up, I see there are a few moreof you I should have had take a new one.Next time.Everyone should also have a currentdepartment ID. If you are using a blue lightmake sure to have it available. You can alsouse your ID to receive discounts forfirefighters at some local establishments. Ifany of these places would like to advertisethis fact they can call the station and talk tothe Chief about ok-ing that I mention whothey are in this newsletter.*************************The easiest way to find something lostaround the house is to buy aReplacement!6July1 st John Bergeron ‘40 th ’7 th Mike DrostVirgil Johnson ‘70 th ’8 th Bob Schoonover10 th Jeff Brandenburg16 th John Morgan19 th Dan Borchardt20 th Don Fish21 st Tim Bergeron24 th Steve Pomahac27 th Doug Wolfe29 th Tony MontalbanoAugust7 th Tom Lake8 th Kirk Wilson9 th Jeff Morris10 th Chaplain John Heins14 th Tim Schrader22 nd Brad Knipp25 th Dona Zopp27 th Mike Sherbon28 th Keith LincolnAugust Breakfast CrewMike Morrison, Mickey Rykowski, BrianArchambeau, Eric Wainright, Ron Swain,Jim Daughenbaugh, and Andrew WillisTotal CallsJune 2005Medicals - 107 601Accidents - 26 101Fires - 13 67Misc. - 25 128Total Calls 171 897The Firehouse Scene is a monthlynewsletter produced by the Harlem-RoscoeFire Protection District.Editor-in-Chief – Chief Oscar PresleyEditor, Producer, Writer, & Photos byPhotographer Sheryl DrostSpecial thanks to this month’scontributing writers: Deputy Chief KirkWilson, Captain Don Shoevlin, Lt.John Bergeron, Tracy Wilson, andChaplain Jim Cole,Printer – Premier PrintingThe newsletter is available at Station One -10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on thedepts.’ website www.harlemroscoefire.comafter the second Sunday of each month.

The Firehouse Scene – July 2005From the Chief’s DeskBy Chief Oscar PresleyThis summer sure has brought somesurprises. No rain to speak of in the monthof June. This may even give us a few moregrass fires if this trend continues.Heat related emergencies will become aproblem. The golf course, berry patches,and lawn work can bring on heat relatedemergencies. Bicycle and motorcycleaccidents may increase. Tempers will become stressful in theheavy traffic. Our electrical systems will also be stressed. Morepeople have swimming pools and hot tubs than ever before.These will be used heavily this hot summer. Please keep trackof the children around water; they are main concerns becausethey can’t swim.We will have to remember to have water containers on boardwhen responding to emergencies in this hot weather, not only forvictims but for our personnel. So be prepared. Take a break anddrink plenty of fluids; dehydration is a major reason for heatrelated emergency calls in the summer. OscarMapping Program Goes Wireless District wide!Harlem-Roscoe Fire’s Department Computer Guru John Makovec demonstratesthe laptops to Deputy Chief John Presley and Chief Oscar Presley.A major upgrade to the laptops in the fire trucks is beingtested this month. When a call is dispatched, a map will be ableto be sent to all the fire apparatus giving them directions to theemergency scene anywhere in our district. Up to now thevehicles had to be inside or very close to the station. This newupdate will allow the maps to be sent to the laptops anywhere inthe district which is something the Chief has worked towardsince he implemented the mapping program.**************************************************Happiness is not having what you want.It is wanting what you have.Times RekindledFormer Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. Lt.Dave Bergeron served the department on andoff from 1976 – 2001. He served as an EMT-B and also received the American Red CrossCertificate of Merit from President Reagan.His brothers John and Tim are bothLieutenants on the department.Dave says his first call was an old shedfire in the woods behind what is Jessicastoday. It was a tough call because a burned body was foundamong the ruins.His first big fire call and one of his funnier calls was the oldArgyle Saw Mill fire in 1976. Dave recalls, “Jeff Lang and Iwere riding on the back of Engine 702 heading to the fire. Oscarwas in the front seat. All of the sudden here he comes. He hadcrawled out the window and back to us and slid down betweenus on the back of the truck – while the truck was moving! Hegoes, “Boys that fire is a *&%^ burner so when I tell you tojump, you grab the hose and jump.” So he said jump and wejumped and of course we tumbled right on our butts. We thenheaded up to the fire and things started exploding and wedropped the hose line and started running. We didn’t make it farthough before Chief Ben Alexander had a hold of both of us andsent us right back up there telling us to fight that fire!”Dave said his most memorable call was saving a womannamed Elizabeth Love from choking at the old Gessner’sPioneer Restaurant.Dave says a lot has changed over 30 years. Not using thesiren, not using the thumper anymore, (a machine that does chestcompressions for you) fire and medical equipment, AEDs, newgear, and the dedication of the EMS has improved to where thevolunteer EMT’s respond better. You used to never know if youhad one coming or not. Now there is even EMS on 24-hourshifts.When asked what Dave thinks about Harlem-Roscoe Fire hereplied, “They are one of the best! And that is due to goodleadership and dedicated personnel. A lot of credit for where thefire department is today goes to Chief Presley. He used to chewmy butt, but it made me tow the line!”The Argyle Mill Fire above was Dave’s first big fire!7

EMS ReportBy Lt. John BergeronAmerican Heart and Stroke Heroes DayThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005The new OSFNIEMS Region 1 StandingMedical Orders is ready to be implemented.There are many changes that are occurring atall EMT levels. The new SMO (StandingMedical Orders) books have been placed ateach station. Please take some time to readover the changes that are going to occur. We will have aMANDATORY in-service on JULY 26, at 1900 Hours atStation #1. Harlem-Roscoe Fire will not be able to implementthe new SMOs until we have 100% compliance from ourpersonnel. Please make every opportunity to attend this inservice.• Anybody interested in becoming a PHTLS instructor forHarlem-Roscoe, please sign up at Station #1 or see me forinformation. If there are enough interested, we couldpossibly host the class in October of this year.• CPR healthcare provider refresher will be July 17 th atStation #1 starting at 0800. Please contact Mike Pierson orTracy Wilson to sign up.CPR/AED ClassesJune 15, 2005 Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Oscar Presley,EMS Coordinator Lt. John Bergeron, and CPR Instructor/EMTMike Pierson all received an award from the American HeartAssociation at their American Heart and Stroke Heroes Day.The trio received the award for their part in the recentprogram where the department donated AED’s to local schoolsand public areas. The awards read, “Presented to …for youroutstanding efforts to create a healthier community, safe fromthe devastation of heart disease and stroke - Learn & Live.”YMCA Race WinnersCPR Instructors Ramona Baldoni and Mike Pierson (top row)pose with personnel from the Roscoe YMCA. The local YMCAhas been sending over their personnel to recertify in CPR/AEDin the classes the department now offers. The above class meton July 6. Pierson says he’d still like to see some more localbusinesses and individuals sign up for classes. The more peoplewe have trained out in our District the sooner life saving helpcan be started when there is an emergency. Call the department’sadministrative number at 815-623-7867 for information or tosign up for a class.Boat Motor for Sale!Harlem-Roscoe Fire will be accepting bids for a 1974Mercury Thunder Bolt 20HP outboard motor. Thedepartment will be taking bids until August 15. The motorcomes with an extra prop and 6-gallon gas tank. Biddingstarts at $200.00 and only bids $200.00 and up will beaccepted. Harlem-Roscoe Fire reserves the right to refuseany and all bids.For information or to view the motor, call the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Administration number at 815-623-7867.YMCA Activities Director Marianne Eshleman presents racewinner Jon Pyzynski with the traveling 1 st Place trophy forwinning the Finest vs. the Bravest Race. Jon’s teammates in therace were Firefighter Tom Lake and his friend Leanne.Oscar’s Cartoon Corner8

June 12, Captain Don Shoevlin presented Nick Jackson and DanGunderson with their FFII Certificates and Ramona Baldoniwith her Fire Apparatus Engineer Certificate.\June 12, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustee Jim Burdick swore infirefighter Kevin Keen. Kevin had completed his 6 monthsprobation.IAFPDA ConferenceHarlem-Roscoe Fire Trustee Bart Munger, Captain DonShoevlin, Chief Oscar Presley, Deputy Chief John Presley,Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell, and Captain Bill Sabin pose outfront of the Firefighter Memorial. The department sent thegroup and their families to Springfield for the 2005 ILAssociation of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference.9Stand Down – Follow upBy Deputy Chief Kirk Wilson - Safety OfficerThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005On June 21, The International Associationof Fire Chiefs asked all fire departmentsnation wide to “Stand Down” and coverfirefighter safety. We postponed ourdepartment drill for that evening andcovered various aspects of safety. Just toreiterate that the line of duty death numbersnationwide is staggering. Just this year, fiftysix firefighters have given their lives in theline of duty. That number really hits home.Although firefighting is a dangerous occupation, we mustcontinue to strive and make our working environment safe.Career and volunteer departments are not exempt when dealingwith line of duty deaths. I, as well as all of you never want todeal with a line of duty death. I can’t stress enough howimportant safety really is when working on incidents or evenaround the station. Let’s review.Fire Ground Safety: Accountability is a must! Officers, youmust have passports ready when arriving at incidents. Get intothe habit of collecting tags when you get on the trucks. We arestill having companies arrive and not having passports.Remember, the passport moves with you. As you complete atask and are reassigned to a different area, your passport movesas well. When doing roof ventilation, SCBA use is required.Watch for signs of collapse. Never let your guard down.Lost or Disoriented Firefighters: If you become lost ordisoriented, remain calm. Call for a MAYDAY early. Delaying aMAYDAY could reduce your chances of survival. Activate thepass alarm. Control your breathing to conserve air. Rememberfirefighters work in pairs. NO ONE GOES IN ALONE.Personal Protective Equipment: The equipment you wearis your responsibility. You must make certain it is in goodcondition. Helmets that are damaged must be repaired orreplaced. If you don’t have safety glasses, get them. Lt. Aakershould have them available. Turnout gear with holes or tearsmust be repaired. Wash your turnout gear on a regular basis. Thebuild up of carbon particles on your gear can ignite and burn ifnot cleaned regularly. If you have problems with your gear,address Lt. Tom Aaker.Apparatus: When riding in apparatus, the use of seats belts isthe law. Operators, when responding lights and siren, usecommon sense. Watch your speeds. Drive defensively.Lieutenants and Captains, it is your responsibility to see that fireapparatus is maintained properly. All equipment should be ingood working order. This includes all equipment. Breathingapparatus should be checked at least once a week. Make sure gas& electrical detection devices are in proper working order. Redtag equipment found to be defective.These are just some of the highlights covered during training.There are so many more we could mention, but unfortunately Ineed to keep is short and sweet. I want all of you to think aboutthose who gave their lives in the line of duty. I hope we all havea safe return after each call. Please keep safety in the back ofyour minds. Train hard and stay safe!

Extrication Team Wins Again in MadisonPhotos courtesy of Mom EvansJune 18, the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Extrication Team competedat the Great Lakes Extrication Challenge in Madison Wisconsin.Team Captain Mike Huffman gives the following recap on thecompetition:“We competed in the Unlimited Pit first under the commandof a medic, yes; Ramona was our IC for that scenario. She didvery well as we placed 1 st . Radi was the medic and did verywell to for his first competition. One of the judges said that Ineeded to let the IC give the orders! Ha ha. In the afternoon wecompeted in the Limited Pit with all of our original team in theirplaces except Clint Evans joined us for this one as tool man. Weplaced 2 nd in this Pit. We also took 2 nd Place overall.”Congratulations to Mike Huffman, Lt. Chad Radke, Lt. AaronMiller, Jim Daughenbaugh, Ramona Baldoni, Tom Lake, ClintEvans, and Radi Huggard.Next on the agenda for the team is Fort Lauderdale for theInternational Competition August 29 – September 4.The Firehouse Scene – July 2005The team was able to remove the “patient” in both Pits.Chiefs Accept DonationFirst the utility pole had to be dealt with.Firehouse Pub owner Bob Prosser presented a check toDeputy Chief John Presley and Chief Oscar Presley for $3,500they raised at one of their fundraisers. The money will help sendthe Extrication Team to the International Competition.Lt. Hamilton Retirement PartyThen the Cutters were used.The Extrication Team threw a retirement party for Lt. Bob Hamilton. L-r ChiefPresley, Ramona Baldoni, Bob, Radi Huggard, Lt. Aaron Miller, Lt. ChadRadke, Mike Huffman, and Tom Lake.Blackhawk Fire’s New Rescue Squad!Then the roof was lifted off.Thought you all might like to see the new rescue squad Blackhawk Fire bought!10

IL State Fire Marshal Visits ChiefsThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005Former Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter Dave Burdick wasmarried June 25. Dave is also the son of Harlem-Roscoe FireTrustee Jim Burdick. Dave and his new bride pose for Oscarwith Dave’s mom and dad and brother. Congratulations Dave!Deputy Chief John Presley, Chief Oscar Presley, andAssistant Chief Ken O’Dell pose with Illinois State Fire MarshalJ.T. Somer (second from right) during his visit to the WinnebagoFire Chiefs dinner/meeting hosted by Rockton Fire.4 th of July Parade Photos courtesy Mike RugglesFormer Firefighter VisitsFormer Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter/EMT Kyle Jordan was intown for a class reunion and stopped by for a visit. Kyle stoppedin his old Station #3 and was amazed at the changes. He doeskeep up with the happenings in the department by reading thenewsletter online every month, but he said it was nice to see thestation and everyone in person. Kyle is a Professor atWashington State University and runs as a volunteer for a partfull-time/part volunteer Department out there.Harlem-Roscoe Color Guard Joe Quast, Lt. Aaron Miller, and Brad Knippmarched in the Shirland Parade.Canadian VisitorsHarlem-Roscoe Fire Deputy Chief John Presley, FireFacilities General Sales Manager Mike Platt, Kingston Fire &Rescue Training Officer Doug Ede, Assistant Chief –Director ofTraining Randy Moore, and Chief Oscar Presley pose for apicture. Kingston Fire is in Ontario and the two officers were intown to look over the training tower.11Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter Rob Gonia waves from the departments float.

Station Gossip• Mike Morrison has a theory on how to make people that areupset and yelling at you to calm down. He says to tell themthat you love them! Ok, I get it; the next time the Chief yellsat me for something I will just tell him that Mike Morrisonloves him and see if it does the trick?• Chris Kaiser is really upset. Rockford advertised that therewere 2000 fireworks and he only counted 1999!• Clint Evan’s mom teases he may have moved out, but notfar enough cause he is home for supper a lot. ☺• After hearing Dave Bergeron in Times Rekindled tell aboutOscar climbing from the front to the back on moving firetrucks, I asked the Chief about it and he told me he used todo it all the time. He had to get back there to tell the guyswhat to do when they arrived on the call. So, I figure, oneof the reasons they made him Chief must have been forsafety reasons. This way he had his own vehicle and a radio– a much safer way to command! ☺• Nikia Alexander has moved out of the district and won’t berunning with the department anymore. We wish him well.• Radi said he had the most intelligent conversation the otherday. For 20 minutes he had to talk to himself during theextrication competition as the Medic!• Blackhawk Chief Harry Tallacksen had a lot of fun when hesent out the picture of his “rescue squad” I have pictures onpage 10. Here is the picture of the real squad!Fish StoriesThe Firehouse Scene – July 2005How many firefighters does it take to rake grass?One Captain and 4 firefighters to supervise?Assistant Chief Ken O’Dell shows off a couple large mouth bass he caught whileon vacation.•Congratulations to some more Graduates!• Harlem-Roscoe Fire dispatcher and Fire Preventionpersonnel Ami Rafferty graduated from the State of IllinoisPart-time Police Academy and is currently working with theRockford Park District Police.• Bob Stark’s son Jordan graduated from North Boone HighSchool.Butt Butt…13Left, Deputy Chief John Presley shows off his catch – a large catfish out of theRock River at Riverside Park. Right, is the 18” large mouth bass that Lt. AaronMiller’s son Austin caught during a fishing competition at Rock Cut State Parkfor Cops and Bobbers. He won a trophy and a fishing pole.Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters Association’sFall Festival Raffle – Sept. 11, 20051 st Prize – Husqvarna ZeroTurn Riding Mower(Pictured left)2 nd Prize – Barbecue GasGrill Package3 rd Prize – 6-Month YMCAFamily Membership(Roscoe/Rockton Stateline Facility)4 th Prize – Child’s Fire TruckPedal CarThe Drawing is to be held at Leland Park during Roscoe’s Fall Festival. Youneed not be present to win. Tickets can be bought from any H-R Firefighter or atStation #1 @10544 Main St. in Roscoe.Donations $5.00 each Or 3 tickets for $10.00

FIRE BEHAVIOR123 4567 891011 12 131415Across1. One of the three ways heat is transferred where matterdoes not exist2. A product of combustion5. A self-sustaining chemical reaction which yields energy7. Can occur when oxygen is introduced into an oxygenstarved atmosphere during the smoldering phase of a fire8. Elimination of which will extinguish a fire10. A product of combustion.11. Exclusion of which will extinguish a fire.14. Oxygen concentration below which presents a life safetyhazard15. A product of combustionDown1. Occurs when unburned combustible gases at ceilinglevel ignite and expand rapidly, rolling over the ceiling3. One of the three ways heat is transferred by themovement of air or liquids4. One of the three ways heat is transferred by directcontact of two bodies6. A condition caused by an excessive buildup of heatwhere flames fully involved an entire area of surface9. A gas which supports combustion12. A product of combustion13. The physical state fuel must be in to burnCan you Guess Who?Out of the archives these pictures come, Can you guess who each they are?