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From the Chief’s Desk By: Chief James Trzaski Greetings to all as we enter November, the month of transition into the starkness of winterbut also, the month of Thanksgiving. Thank you to everyone for your time and commitment aswe highlighted fire prevention activities. I'm always impressed by our members who sacrificetime away from their jobs and families to deliver the important message of safety.November will be a month of preparation and readiness for the change of seasons. As we enterour 116 year of existence, Beacon Hose Company has evolved to be a many facetedorganization. Beacon Hose Company has always adapted and accepted the challenges set

before us. Our organization provides many services to Beacon Falls, far beyond our emergencyresponses. That being said, I've come to believe that, although we are one organization, wehave two distinct subcategories. Beacon Hose Company has the emergency response branchwhich provides exceptional EMS , Fire and Rescue skills. We also have the organizationalbranch that provides benevolent and charitable contributions to our members and the public .Ideally a member would be able to devote their knowledge, skills and abilities to bothbranches of our organization, but this has become a challenge. The United States FireAdministration conducted a study of recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.Although I have the answers to their findings, I am now asking our members to answer the

question..." Reasons why people no longer volunteer or why their participation hasdecreased”? Please take the time to send me your short answers either by e-mail [email protected] or drop a note on the Chief's desk. The intent of gathering thisinformation is to devise a plan to make volunteer opportunities more doable. Perhaps if weidentify some reasons for lack of participation, we can adjust and make the volunteerexperience more appealing.Have you checked out our updated website? Thank you to Kyle Brennan for his time andtalents. The website has an “Active Members Only” section, our intent is to keep accurate,timely information and a calendar of events. We have started to receive feedback from our"Customer Survey Forms". The forms are sent to everyone we have contacted through an EMS

or Fire response. The feedback from the surveys has been very positive, and we have had a fewwith questions on how we operate. I'm very happy with the response from the forms, thisallows us an opportunity to explain how and why we do things, and to identify any areas ofimprovement.Please check the website calendar for training and activities scheduled for November,there are several chances to get involved.

I wish everyone a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving

Jim



Fire Calls = 15

EMS Calls = 50

Ebola TrainingDuring our October EMS Training/Meeting we discussed and reviewed the

possibility of treating and transporting potential Ebola patients. Waterbury

Hospital’s Trauma Director Barbara Zarrella, BHC EMS Director Joe Chew and

Assistant EMS Director Ken George have been keeping us up to date on the newest

protocols and procedures. As new information becomes available, we will be

keeping all of our members apprised via email.

All newly released information will also be posted throughout the Firehouse.

Pictured left to right : Matt Rau and John Mis

Here comes the COLD!!!!EMS Members: Remember to keep yourselves and your patients warm and dry this winter.

EMS Cold Weather Tips~For Your Patients~

Turn the patient compartment heater on HIGH in route to all calls. On scene remember to keep theambulance doors closed to retain heat. Keep a towel at the top of the stretcher ~ Use it to cover your patient’s

head to help reduce heat loss. Extra blankets have been stocked in the ambulances forcases of multiple patients.

**Pulse Ox Alert** ~ Cold fingers do not give accurate readings. Look for physical signs of cyanosis andpalpate a radial pulse for rate and regularity.

~For You ~Dress for success!! Wear appropriate outerwear and footwear for the weather you will be working in.

Extra EMS jackets and jumpsuits are stocked in both ambulances. Remember ~ You are the most importantperson on emergency calls. You must take care of yourself before successfully taking care of your patient.Refresh your memory!! Take the time to review how to engage the 4 Wheel-Drive in both ambulances.Fill Er’ Up!! Please remember to keep the ambulances’ fuel levels above 3/4 of a tank. Keep a towel at the

foot of the stretcher ~ Use it to cover the patient’s feet if they are wet or muddy. The towel will help to protectyour clothes from being soiled as you lift the stretcher.

*BRUSH UP ON YOUR HYPOTHERIC EMERGENCY SKILLS*

“A patient with injuries, chronic illnesses, or other conditions will show the effects ofcold weather much sooner than a healthy person”

How are we doing????In mid-September, we began our BHC Customer Service Survey mailing. Every EMS

patient received a questionnaire and many have been returned with greatresponses. In November we will also be sending surveys out to residents that have received fire department

responses. Please be sure to note the residents name and add it on your fire reports.WE THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING OUR DEPARTMENT WITH PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPASSION!!

KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK!!



EMS WEEKEND CREWSNovember 1st ~ 2nd Crew #4November 8th ~ 9th Crew # 5November 15th ~ 16th Crew # 1

November 22nd ~ 23rd Crew #2November 29th ~ 30th Crew # 3

What’s Up At BHC In November 2nd ~ Tanker Drill in Bethany &“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”

Car Cruise at the FD**TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK**3rd ~ Department Monthly Meeting

4th ~ Election Day

8th ~ Tanker Drill in Seymour &American Legion Armistice Day Dinner

10th ~ Fire Department Training11th ~ Armistice Day Remember our Veterans!!

13th ~ Fire Police Meeting15th ~ Flu Shots at BF Pharmacy

16th ~ EMS Meeting17th ~ SCBA Inspections

23rd ~ Country Breakfast & Cow Chip Raffle24th ~ Truck Checks

26th ~ Officer’s Meeting

27th ~ Happy Thanksgiving!!29th & 30th ~ Christmas Tree Sale StartsSave a Date……

December 6th ~ Annual Christmas Tree LightingDecember 7th ~ BHC Children’s Christmas Party

December 13th ~ “Meat -O/Wine- O” Details to follow….

American Legion’sArmistice Day Dinner

Saturday, November 8th at 6:00pmSt. Michael’s Church Lyceum

$25.00 Per Person ~ BYOBCall Frank Correnty @ 203-632-8445

for reservations

Beacon Hose Company No. 1

Country Breakfast and Cow Chip Raffle

at the Firehouse onSunday, November 23rd, 2014

from 8:00am to NoonRaffle will be held at 12:30pm

EGGS ~ FRENCH TOAST ~ PANCAKESSAUSAGE ~ BACON ~ HOME FRIES

COFFEE ~ TEA ~ JUICEADULTS 8.00

CHILDREN UNDER 12 5.00

For further information please call

the firehouse at (203) 729-1470

Thanksgiving Cranberry Dip12 oz Bag Fresh Cranberries

1 Cup Sugar1 Cup Pineapple Preserves

8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperatureRitz Crackers

In a 2 quart baking dish, stir together cranberries and sugar.Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover

and stir to be surecranberries have popped and released their juices.

Add pineapple preserves and stir until wellcombined. Allow to cool to room temperature and place inan airtight container in the refrigerator overnight. Spread

cream cheese over bottom of a pie plate or 8x8 baking dish.Spoon cranberry mixture over cream cheese and

spread out evenly.Serve with crackers

Math TutoringFor Adults and Children

Call Sandra Sherman4 Timberland Way

Beacon Falls, CT203-556-4094

Community ServiceAssistant EMS Director Ken George and the BHC EMS

Division presented a CPR and AED Certification Trainingsession to 9 Chatfield Farms residents at their Clubhouse inOctober. This event was very well received and we plan to

continue on working to train the residents of ChatfieldFarms with life saving techniques and fire safety classes.

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35 North Main StreetBeacon Falls, CT 06403

Phone: (203) 729-1470Fax: (203) 723-2209

Visit us at www.beaconhose.comLike us on Facebook

November Birthdays2nd ~ Alice Buzgo

6th ~ Elizabeth Edwards

3th ~ Jeffrey D’Amico

14th ~ Michael Pratt

17th ~ George Shea

22nd ~ Timothy Hanks

BEACON HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 MISSION STATEMENT

Beacon Hose Company No. 1 is dedicated to the protection of life, property and the

environment from the effects of fire, medical emergencies and hazardous conditions

“Free to a good home

Tim DiZazzo is looking fora good home for his

“FREE” Trampoline

If interested…… Please call (203) 525-3225

We would like to wish our

HC Family

a Happy Thanksgiving

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