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THE FIREHOUSE SCENE is a publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
Station GossipBy Sheryl Drost
• Our 75th History Book is on sale at Station One for $54.Pleasestopbyandgetyourcopy!
• Congratulations toCapt.MikeHuffman’s girlfriend, PeggyAnn Davenport, on receiving the fourth annual CrusaderClinicCommunityAdvocateAward!
• Glad to hear Firefighter Shannon Burbach’s son Logan ishealingwell afterhisdoubleknee surgery.He recentlyhadthreeplateswithsixscrewsputin-twoonrightandoneonthe left. SeemsLogan is is growing too fast and his kneescavein,causingtheneedforthesurgery.Healreadystands6’4”nowatage14.Loganwon’tletthemtakepictures,butmom got a shot from behind at Target riding the scooter!LoveyouLogan!
Firefighter Caught up in Multi-car PileupPhotos by John Donovan
HRFDFirefighter JohnDonovan, alongwith hiswife and son,werecaughtupinthefierymulti-vehiclepileuponsnowyroadsonInterstate94nearBattleCreek,Michigan.ThepileupwasinbothdirectionsonJan.9,killingat leastonepersonandinjuringanumberofothers.MichiganStatePolicenowsay193vehicleswereinvolved,includingdozensofsemi-trucks.
Johnsaidtheyweretravelinghomeinhispickupwithhisdaughtersbehindhiminacar.Theywerereturningfromhismother-in-law’sfuneralinMichiganandtheyfeelshemayhavebeentheirguardianangelbecausehisdaughtermissedtheturnofftoI-94andluckilyherlittlecarwasnolongerbehindthemwhenJohncameupontheaccident.Johnrecalled,“Iwasabletostopbehindasemiandmywifeturnedaroundtotalktomysoninthebackseatandsawasemicomingupbehindusthatwasn’tstopping.Iwatchedintherearviewmirrorasthetruckhitus.Wewerepushedintothesemiinfrontofus,butluckilyweglancedoffofitasthatsemibehinduscrashedtheninto thesemi thathadbeeninfrontofus.”Thethreeofthemwerebruisedandbattered,butgratefultobealive.Hesaidtheyhadtowaitacouplehoursbeforetheybroughtbusesintogetpeopleofftheroad.John’s3-weekoldtruckwastotaled.
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February 2015 Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost
Car FirePage 3
Photo by Sheryl Drost
Howcoldisit?JustaskColleen!
HRFD Hosts WFCA MeetingChief Shoevlin hosted the January dinner/meeting of theWinnebagoFireChiefsAssociationonJan.28.ThemeetingwasheldattheRoscoeVFWPost2955.Afteradeliciousmealcateredbythepost’sLadiesAuxiliary,themonthlymeetingwasheld.ItwasalsoelectionnightandoutgoingPresident,HRFDDCJohnBergeron passed the gavel to Stillman Valley Fire Chief ChadHoefleendingathreeyearrunforJohnontheboard.
From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Welcome to February 2015. I thoughtit was March that either comes in likea lion or a lamb; Iwould say Februarycame in like a lion. This winter beingsomewhat mild, saw February startwith a roar (almost like the half timeshowof theSuperBowl).A little snowfell upon the area last week. The fire
personnelansweredallcallsthatwereceivedexpedientlyandintrueprofessionalfashion.Ibelieveawordofgratitudeneedstogoouttotheentirepublicworkscrewsfromthevillages,countyandtownshipsinourdistrict,notonlydidtheyhaveabattlewiththedurationofthesnow,butthenbattlingthewinds.Theyallmadesurewe(HRFD)couldgetaroundourdistrictandmadethemselvesavailabletousifneeded.
PleaseifyoulivebyafirehydrantIaskthatyoutrytokeepitclearofsnowjustincaseitisneeded.Secondscount!
InJanuarywerespondedtoatotalof209calls.Withonemonthinthebooksalreadyfor2015,wearewellonourwaywithanothersuccessfulbusyyear.
OnTuesday we began a recruit class. These individuals will havetosuccessfullycomplete100hoursof trainingbefore theybegin torespondtoanyincidents.Wehaveaclassof14individualswhoarecommitted to becoming firefighter/EMT.We also have a dedicatedgroupof instructor’swilling todevote their timeandknowledge toteachtheseindividual’stobecomesafeandproficientfirefighter/EMT.
OnMarch14th and15thwewill beparticipating in theROROEXPOheldatHononegahHighSchool.Comeonoutandstopbyourbooth.Wewillalsobesharinginformationonanewprogramwe are starting. It is called CERT. (Community EmergencyResponseTeam)OurannualSpringDinnerwillbeherebeforeyouknowit.Thisyear itwill beheldonMarch21st.watchyourmail for furtherinformation.Alsoincludedwiththisinformationwillbemyannuallettertellingyouofouraccomplishmentsfor2014alongwithourvisionfor2015.Dinnerwillbeservedfrom5PM–8PMwithtakeoutandlocaldeliveryavailable.Ilookforwardtospeakingwithallofyou.
We have our “Harlem Roscoe Fire Protection District” 75thAnniversarybookavailableforpurchase.Itisapublicationfullofmemories,andstoriestoldbythosewholivedit.
The fire district will be holding a formal Strategic PlanningSessionthisspring.Includedwiththedinnerinformationwillbeacommunitysurvey.Iaskthatyoupleasecompleteit,theneitherreturn it electronically,mail it back to us, or drop it by StationOne.Yourthoughtsandopinionsareimportanttousandwelookforwardtohearingfromeveryone.ThisinformationwillassistusinourdiscussionsofthestrategicdirectionoftheDistrict.Last,butdefinitelynotleast,Ineedtoremindalloftheresidentsandbusinessesinourdistrictthatwedonotsolicitfordonationsbyphonecallsorgodoortodoor.Pleasebeawareofthisscamanddonotbecomeavictimofit.Weappreciateallthesupportthatyougiveus,butweneveraskforsupportinthatmanner.
Don’tforgettobookmarkourwebsitewww.harlemroscoefire.comand/orfriendusonFacebooktokeepupwiththeprogressofyourfiredept.Don’thesitatetocontactmeorstopbyifIcanbeofanyassistance.
Birthday!
February 10thRobGonia13thZachTennyson15thScottJensen24thSeanLaurent March4thJohnDonovan6thSteveShoevlin9thJohnDonahueJoshWilkerson22ndJayAlms23rdRadiHuggardJustinMayton‘30th’26thNinoGirardin29thSherylDrost
Total Calls for The Year 2015
209
Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.
Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl Drost
The Firehouse Scene is available at Station One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on the department’s website after the second Sunday each month:www.harlemroscoefire.com
E-mail submissions to Sheryl:[email protected]
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WREX TV LivePhotos by Sheryl Drost
WREX-TVcrewbroadcastedlivefromthelobbyofourFireStationOneonJan.29thfortheir“WhereyouLive”Seriesforthe5pmand6pmshows.TheanchorsSeanMuseralloandKirstinCrowleyandthewholecrewwasveryfriendlyandthefirefightersenjoyedchattingwiththeminbetweenliveshots.
Above, the sign out front welcomed the news team.
Left, there were cameras and tvs everywhere.
Left, a local Boy Scout Troop stopped by to watch the show and were able to get their pictures taken with the anchors.
Right, several firefighters tell stories and chat with some of the WREX personnel during the break between the 5pm and 6pm tapings. The tones went off for two calls during the 6pm taping, but they kept right on taping.
Fire Chiefs in attendance
Pictured left, l-r, Boone County #1 FireChiefGregHolmes,RocktonFireChiefKirkWilson,StillmanValleyFireChiefChadHoefle,Harlem-RoscoeFireChiefDonShoevlin,CherryValleyFireChiefCraigWilt,North Park FireChief JoelHallstrom,BlackhawkFireChiefRogerFlood and Northwest Fire Chief TomRagnarJr.
NewWFCAPresident,StillmanValleyFireChiefChadHoefleandout-goingPresidentHarlem-RoscoeFireDeputyChiefJohnBergeornshakehandsafterpassingthegavel.
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Then & Now By Sheryl Drost
Tocelebrateour75thyear,everymonthin2015wewillberecreatinganoldphototoshowThen&Now.
Snowforcaster,DispatcherJohnPresley,haspredictedtherewillbe26snows.
AsofFeb.4,thereare14left.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow ...
1953
The department’s first tanker was a 1930s era truck bought second hand. It was a favorite of Firefighter Dale Selsors; he even named it Betsy. Dale shot this photo of his son, Dennis (5), in his long rubber fire coat they wore then.
2015
Battalion Chief Tom Aaker’s son, Tommy (4-1/2), wears his dads much lighter and safer fire coat in front of one of the department’s two 3,000 gallon International Super Tender 771 (Tanker) that was purchased in 1999.
Car FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost
Firefighters were dispatched out during the Feb.1blizzard for a car on fire off PrairieHill Rd. Puttingthefireoutwastheeasypart,justgettingtherewasthehard part. Firefighters finish extinguishing the fire inthephotoonthefrontpage.
Blowing snow made it hard to see even a big fire truck.
Firefighters found the engine compartment on fire when they arrived and were able to protect a camper parked in front of the car from fire.
Even with high winds and slippery snow-covered roads the trucks made it in.
Feb. 1 Blizzard SnapshotsPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Propane Torch FirePhoto by Sheryl Drost
OnJan.4,aresidentonBroadSt.wastryingtolighthispropanetorchwhenleakinggasignitedinstead.Hewasstartledandsaidhisfirstinstinctsweretotossitawayfromhimincaseitblewup.Itendeduplandingupagainsttheneighborsfence,startingitonfire.
Firefighter Ryan Sarver uses a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.
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NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169Your Source for SAFETY Information
www.nfpa.org/education
It’s not too early to begin preparing for the heating season. Check these 10 tips off your list and get ahead of the winter freeze.
rOur furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the last 12 months. (A furnace should be serviced at least once a year.)
rOur chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional. I have checked for creosote built-up. (Not cleaning your chimney is the leading cause of chimney fires from built up creosote. This service needs to be done at least once a year.)
r Our wood for our fireplace or wood stove is dry, seasoned wood.
r Our fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition and secure in its position in front of the fireplace.
r We have a covered metal container ready to use to dispose cooled ashes. (The ash container should be kept at least 10 feet from the home and any nearby buildings.)
r Our children know to stay at least 3 feet away from the fireplace, wood/pellet stove, oil stove or other space heaters.
r Our portable space heaters have an automatic shut-off.
r Our portable space heaters will be plugged directly into an outlet (not an extension cord) and placed at least three feet from anything that can burn; like bedding, paper, walls, and even people. (Place notes throughout your home to remind you to turn off portable heaters when you leave a room or go to bed.)
r We have tested our smoke alarms and made sure they are working. (You need smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside each sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. For the best protection, the smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they
all sound.)
r We have tested our carbon monoxide alarms and made sure they are working. (Carbon monoxide alarms should be located outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.)
Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze10Tips
Name or Organization Here
Contact Information Here
EMS CornerBy Battalion Chief Jay Alms
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/02/us/measles-facts.html?_r=0
Facts About the Measles OutbreakTheUnitedStateshasalreadyhadmorecasesofmeasles in thefirstmonthof2015thanthenumberthatistypicallydiagnosedinafullyear.Thisfollowsayearinwhichthenumberofcaseswasseveraltimesmorethantheaveragesince2000,whenthediseasewasdeclaredeliminatedintheUnitedStates.
WhereCasesHaveBeenReportedThisYearAmajorityofthecasesthisyearhavebeentiedtoanoutbreakatDisneyland,which began inDecember.At least 40 peoplewhovisitedorworkedat the themeparkcontractedmeasles,and thediseasehasnowspreadtoatleastsixotherstates.
HowtheCurrentOutbreakComparestoPreviousYearsThenumbersforthisJanuaryalonearehigherthanmanyannualtotalsfortheyearssince2000.Lastyear,theUnitedStateshad23outbreaksofmeasles,includingalargeoneamongunvaccinatedAmishcommunitiesinOhio.AnotherlargenumberofcaseswereattributedtotravelersfromthePhilippines.
There have been 600 cases since measles was declared to beeliminatedintheU.S.in2000Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WhyIsMeaslesSoContagious?An infected personwho coughs or sneezes can spray the virusintotheairinsmalldroplets,whichcanremainsuspendedforupto twohours. Peoplewithmeasles are infectious for about fourdaysbeforeandfourdaysaftertheappearanceoftherash.Beforetherewasavaccine,nearlyeveryoneintheUnitedStatesbecame
infectedwithmeaslesbeforetheageof15.Thediseasekillsabout1 in every 1,000 people infected, and those who survive havelifelongimmunity.
WhatAretheAdvantagesofHavingEveryoneVaccinated?Behind the push to vaccinate as many people as possible is aconcept called herd immunity. If the vaccination rate within acommunity is very high, vaccinated people act as a barrier andreducetheriskofinfectionforpeoplewhocannotbeimmunized,liketheveryyoungorthosewithcompromisedimmunesystems.
AMEASLESOUTBREAKInahypotheticalcommunitywherenobodyhasimmunityfromthemeaslesvirus,oneinfectedpersonmightinfect12to18people,whomighteachinfectanother12to18people.Atthisrate,asmalloutbreakwouldquicklygrowoutofcontrol.
THEHERDEFFECTEverypersonwhoissuccessfullyvaccinatedreducesthepotentialsourcesofinfection,thusreducingtherisktounvaccinatedpeople.This reduction in risk is sometimes called the herd effect. Thepresenceofvaccinatedpeoplehelpsslowthespreadofthevirus.
HERDIMMUNITYForanoutbreaktoendquickly,eachinfectedpersonmustinfect,onaverage,fewerthanoneotherperson.Inthisexample,atleast17ofevery18people(morethan94percent)wouldneedimmunity.Thisthresholdissometimescalledtheherdimmunitythreshold.
To maintain herd immunity within a community over time,childrenneedtobevaccinatedatahighrate.Themeaslesvaccineisineffectiveinabout5percentofpeoplewhohavehadonlyonedose, so two doses are recommended to ensure that nearly allchildrenwillgetimmunitybeforeenteringschool.Sources:PaulFine,LondonSchoolofHygieneandTropicalMedicine;ClinicalInfectiousDiseases;JournalofInfectiousDiseases;C.D.C
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
TheCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam (CERT)Program educates people about disaster preparednessforhazardsthatmayimpacttheirareaandtrainstheminbasicdisasterresponseskills,suchasfiresafety,
lightsearchandrescue,teamorganization,anddisastermedical operations.Using the training learned in theclassroom and during exercises, CERT memberscan assist others in their neighborhood or workplacefollowing an eventwhen professional responders arenotimmediatelyavailabletohelp.CERTmembersalsoareencouragedtosupportemergencyresponseagenciesbytakingamoreactiveroleinemergencypreparednessprojectsintheircommunity.
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is in the processof developing a CERT Team in our community. Iffirefighting isnot foryou,butyouwould still like tovolunteer,maybethisprogramisrightforyou.
FormoreinformationcontactBattalionChiefJayAlms@[email protected].
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01/22/15 Bridge St. and Hwy 251 01/10/15 I-90
Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost & Chief Don Shoevlin
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BUGLE ALARMMonthly article submitted by a H-R Fire Officer.
By Capt. Tim Bergeron
Fire Ground Radio Update
Inthefallof2014thedepartmentupgradedallbatteriesandbatterychargersforallofthefiregroundportableradios.Someofthepre-existingbatteriesweregettingoldandwereonlygettingapproximately1-2hoursorlessofbatterylife.Afirefightercan’tworryaboutbatterylifewhenthey’reonthejob,andthisupgrademadesuretheydidn’thaveto.
IMPRESbatteriescanlastupto12-14hoursorlongerdependingontheusage.IMPRESSmartBatteriesandChargers keep your two-way radio battery at peakperformance!This state of the art technology shouldmake you feel secure knowing that you will alwayshavecommunicationmeanswhenyouneedit.
IMPRES Battery Charging and Reconditioning SolutionHow Do IMPRES Batteries And Chargers Save Money?
Theyreducethenumberofsparebatteriesyoubuyandincreasethetimebeforeyouneedreplacements.OnlyIMPRESbatteriescanbecharged150additionaltimesversus a standardbattery– a 43% increase in chargecycles.Ifyouchargeradiostwotothreetimesaweek,you’llgetmorethananextrayearoutofeveryIMPRESbattery.
IMPRES ChargersGet rid of the guesswork and get more from everybattery.Getthemostoutofeverybatteryandeliminatethesurpriseof“lowbatteryalerts”.IMPRESchargerstellyouexactlyhowmuchcapacityisinanIMPRESbatterybeforeyouattach it toyour radioandexactlywhenanIMPRESbatteryhasreachedtheendofservicelife.
Enjoy43%longerbatterylifefromIMPRESovernon-IMPRESbatteries–withoutspendingmaintenanceorrecordkeepingtimeandeffort.WithIMPRESBatteryFleetManagementSoftware,youcancheckthestatusof25or25,000batteriesataglance,fromonecomputer.
IMPRES products are smarter because they “talk” to each other: Motorola’s industry-exclusive IMPRES technologyallows communication between the charger and thebattery,whichenablesautomatedbatteryreconditioning,displayofcriticalcharginginformationandotherkeybenefits. IMPRES batteries have amemory chip thatstoresallusageinformation,whichcanthenbeaccessedand evaluated by any IMPRES charger. IMPRES
chargers have built-in reconditioningcapability that is automatically utilizedany time an IMPRES battery requiringmaintenanceisinserted.
IMPRES chargers perform adaptive reconditioning:Before the availability of IMPRESchargers with automatic, adaptivereconditioning, battery maintenance
technicianshad toguessat thecorrect reconditioningintervals. Reconditioning too often wasted batterycycles; not reconditioning often enough resultedin diminished battery performance. IMPRES haschangedallthat.IMPRESchargersevaluatetheactualusagepatternofeverybatterytoestablishtheoptimalreconditioninginterval.
IMPRES offers long-term safe charging:Mostconventionalchargerstransitiontoamaintenancecharge mode at the completion of a charge cycle.Maintenance charge is constant power applied toa battery in an effort to keep it charged over time.This results in long-term heating that can damage abattery, resulting in lost capacity. IMPRES chargersautomaticallyturnoffattheendofachargecycleyetcontinue to electronically monitor IMPRES batteriesevery5minutestodeterminewhenmoreenergyshouldbeappliedtothebattery.Thisprocessassuresthatthebatterymaintains averyhigh stateof chargewithoutsustainingheatdamageduetothecharger.
Automated battery maintenance:IMPRES uses a unique communications protocolto facilitate adaptive reconditioning – the chargerevaluates the details of the battery’s usage pattern todetermine the optimal reconditioning interval. Thisautomated process works to diminish memory effectandoptimizethecyclelifeofthebatteryandmaximizetalktime.
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Ignite our Youth’s Future Harlem-Roscoe Fire’s
2nd Annual Golf Play Day MACKTOWN GOLF COURSE
June 26, 2015
***Don’t golf but would still like to support our scholarship fund? Donations are also accepted online!***
Thank you for your support of the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter's Scholarship Fund!
What Can You Win?
Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin winners will be awarded a PING golf club donated by…
Putting contest winner will be awarded a PING golf
bag! Door prizes, raffle baskets, and 50/50 golf ball drop!
What’s Included?
18 holes of golf with cart Lunch at the Turn An "all-inclusive" dinner at pavilion (Free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner!) A gift certificate for a free future round of golf,
cart included, at any of the Winnebago County golf courses!
Friday, June 26, 2015 Macktown Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Register Online: WWW.HARLEMROSCOEGOLF.COM
$100/golfer ($400/foursome)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!!
$10 OFF EACH
GOLFER IF REGISTERED BY
MARCH 31!
Golf balls will be dropped onto a green at Macktown Golf Course from our aerial truck's ladder on the day of the play day. If your ball lands in the hole you win! 3,000 balls are available, so the raffle prize could be very significant!!!
$5 per ball or $20 for 5 balls
Purchase Online at www.harlemroscoegolf.com Do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified.
50/50 Golf Ball Drop Raffle
Please join us for the “Ignite our Youth's Future” Golf Fundraiser for the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded annually to an in-district senior who is
continuing their education into college.
Chaplains CornerBy Chaplain Everett Peterson
HarlemRoscoeFirehas rolledout anEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)which isdesigned toensureastrongcommitmenttothehealth,safety,andwelfareofitsemployeesandtheirfamilies.HRFDrecognizesthatavarietyofpersonalproblems,suchasemotionaldistress,familyproblems,alcoholism,anddrugabuse,canbedevastatingtolives,business,andthecommunityatlarge.Mostpeoplesolvetheirproblemseitherontheirownorwiththeadviceoffamilyandfriends;however,HRFDrecognizesthatsometimes people need professional advice. HRFD establishedanemployeeassistanceprogram tohelpandencourage those inneed of professional assistance to use it.While HRFD has nointentionof intrudinginto theprivate livesof itsemployees,werecognizethatpersonalproblemsmayeventuallytaketheirtollonjobperformance.Ourconcernistoassurethatemployeesreporttoworkinconditiontoperformtheirdutiessafelyandefficientlyintheinterestoftheirfellowworkers,themselves,andthepeopleweserve.
Chaplains Topic for the Month: Depression
Signs and Symptoms of Depression include:• Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. ... A bleak
outlook—nothingwillevergetbetterandthere’snothingyoucandotoimproveyoursituation.
• Lossofinterestindailyactivities....NoINTERESTinformerhobbies,pastimes,socialactivities,orsex.You’velostyourabilitytofeeljoyandpleasure.
• Appetiteorweightchanges....SignificantWEIGHTLOSSorweightgain—achangeofmorethan5%ofbodyweightinamonth.
• Sleep changes. ... Either INSOMNIA, especiallywaking intheearlyhoursofthemorning,oroversleeping(alsoknownashypersomnia).
• Anger or irritability. ... Feeling agitated, restless, or evenviolent.Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, andeverythingandeveryonegetsonyournerves.
• Lossofenergy....Feelingfatigued,sluggish,andphysicallydrained.Your whole bodymay feel heavy, and even smalltasksareexhaustingortakelongertoCOMPLETE
• Self-loathing....Strongfeelingsofworthlessnessorguilt.Youharshlycriticizeyourselfforperceivedfaultsandmistakes
• Reckless behavior. You engage in escapist behavior suchas SUBSTANCE ABUSE, compulsive gambling, recklessdriving,ordangeroussports.
• Feelingsofhelplessnessandhopelessness.LossofINTERESTindailyactivities.Appetiteorweightchanges.
• Concentrationproblems.Troublefocusing,makingdecisions,orrememberingthings.
• Unexplained aches and pains. An increase in physicalcomplaintssuchasheadaches,backpain,achingmuscles,andSTOMACHPAIN.
Sadness or downswings in mood are normal reactions to life’sstruggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use theword“depression”toexplainthesekindsoffeelings,butdepressionismuchmorethanjustsadness.Somepeopledescribedepressionas“livinginablackhole”orhavingafeelingofimpendingdoom.However,somedepressedpeopledon’tfeelsadatall—theymayfeellifeless,empty,andapathetic,ormeninparticularmayevenfeelangry,aggressive,andrestless.
Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normalsadnessinthatitengulfsyourday-to-daylife,interferingwithyourability towork, STUDY, eat, sleep, and have fun.The feelingsofhelplessness,hopelessness,andworthlessnessare intenseandunrelenting,withlittle,ifany,relief.
Knowthattherearemanypeoplewhowanttosupportyouduringthisdifficulttime,sopleasereachoutforhelp!
God Bless and may you always have happiness in your heart,starlightinyoursoul,andangelsinyourlife.
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Ignite our Youth’s Future Harlem-Roscoe Fire’s
2nd Annual Golf Play Day MACKTOWN GOLF COURSE
June 26, 2015
***Don’t golf but would still like to support our scholarship fund? Donations are also accepted online!***
Thank you for your support of the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter's Scholarship Fund!
What Can You Win?
Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin winners will be awarded a PING golf club donated by…
Putting contest winner will be awarded a PING golf
bag! Door prizes, raffle baskets, and 50/50 golf ball drop!
What’s Included?
18 holes of golf with cart Lunch at the Turn An "all-inclusive" dinner at pavilion (Free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner!) A gift certificate for a free future round of golf,
cart included, at any of the Winnebago County golf courses!
Friday, June 26, 2015 Macktown Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Register Online: WWW.HARLEMROSCOEGOLF.COM
$100/golfer ($400/foursome)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!!
$10 OFF EACH
GOLFER IF REGISTERED BY
MARCH 31!
Golf balls will be dropped onto a green at Macktown Golf Course from our aerial truck's ladder on the day of the play day. If your ball lands in the hole you win! 3,000 balls are available, so the raffle prize could be very significant!!!
$5 per ball or $20 for 5 balls
Purchase Online at www.harlemroscoegolf.com Do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified.
50/50 Golf Ball Drop Raffle
Please join us for the “Ignite our Youth's Future” Golf Fundraiser for the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded annually to an in-district senior who is
continuing their education into college.
Chaplains CornerBy Chaplain Everett Peterson
HarlemRoscoeFirehas rolledout anEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)which isdesigned toensureastrongcommitmenttothehealth,safety,andwelfareofitsemployeesandtheirfamilies.HRFDrecognizesthatavarietyofpersonalproblems,suchasemotionaldistress,familyproblems,alcoholism,anddrugabuse,canbedevastatingtolives,business,andthecommunityatlarge.Mostpeoplesolvetheirproblemseitherontheirownorwiththeadviceoffamilyandfriends;however,HRFDrecognizesthatsometimes people need professional advice. HRFD establishedanemployeeassistanceprogram tohelpandencourage those inneed of professional assistance to use it.While HRFD has nointentionof intrudinginto theprivate livesof itsemployees,werecognizethatpersonalproblemsmayeventuallytaketheirtollonjobperformance.Ourconcernistoassurethatemployeesreporttoworkinconditiontoperformtheirdutiessafelyandefficientlyintheinterestoftheirfellowworkers,themselves,andthepeopleweserve.
Chaplains Topic for the Month: Depression
Signs and Symptoms of Depression include:• Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. ... A bleak
outlook—nothingwillevergetbetterandthere’snothingyoucandotoimproveyoursituation.
• Lossofinterestindailyactivities....NoINTERESTinformerhobbies,pastimes,socialactivities,orsex.You’velostyourabilitytofeeljoyandpleasure.
• Appetiteorweightchanges....SignificantWEIGHTLOSSorweightgain—achangeofmorethan5%ofbodyweightinamonth.
• Sleep changes. ... Either INSOMNIA, especiallywaking intheearlyhoursofthemorning,oroversleeping(alsoknownashypersomnia).
• Anger or irritability. ... Feeling agitated, restless, or evenviolent.Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, andeverythingandeveryonegetsonyournerves.
• Lossofenergy....Feelingfatigued,sluggish,andphysicallydrained.Your whole bodymay feel heavy, and even smalltasksareexhaustingortakelongertoCOMPLETE
• Self-loathing....Strongfeelingsofworthlessnessorguilt.Youharshlycriticizeyourselfforperceivedfaultsandmistakes
• Reckless behavior. You engage in escapist behavior suchas SUBSTANCE ABUSE, compulsive gambling, recklessdriving,ordangeroussports.
• Feelingsofhelplessnessandhopelessness.LossofINTERESTindailyactivities.Appetiteorweightchanges.
• Concentrationproblems.Troublefocusing,makingdecisions,orrememberingthings.
• Unexplained aches and pains. An increase in physicalcomplaintssuchasheadaches,backpain,achingmuscles,andSTOMACHPAIN.
Sadness or downswings in mood are normal reactions to life’sstruggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use theword“depression”toexplainthesekindsoffeelings,butdepressionismuchmorethanjustsadness.Somepeopledescribedepressionas“livinginablackhole”orhavingafeelingofimpendingdoom.However,somedepressedpeopledon’tfeelsadatall—theymayfeellifeless,empty,andapathetic,ormeninparticularmayevenfeelangry,aggressive,andrestless.
Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normalsadnessinthatitengulfsyourday-to-daylife,interferingwithyourability towork, STUDY, eat, sleep, and have fun.The feelingsofhelplessness,hopelessness,andworthlessnessare intenseandunrelenting,withlittle,ifany,relief.
Knowthattherearemanypeoplewhowanttosupportyouduringthisdifficulttime,sopleasereachoutforhelp!
God Bless and may you always have happiness in your heart,starlightinyoursoul,andangelsinyourlife.
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Fire Ground Radio Update
Inthefallof2014thedepartmentupgradedallbatteriesandbatterychargersforallofthefiregroundportableradios.Someofthepre-existingbatteriesweregettingoldandwereonlygettingapproximately1-2hoursorlessofbatterylife.Afirefightercan’tworryaboutbatterylifewhenthey’reonthejob,andthisupgrademadesuretheydidn’thaveto.
IMPRESbatteriescanlastupto12-14hoursorlongerdependingontheusage.IMPRESSmartBatteriesandChargers keep your two-way radio battery at peakperformance!This state of the art technology shouldmake you feel secure knowing that you will alwayshavecommunicationmeanswhenyouneedit.
IMPRES Battery Charging and Reconditioning SolutionHow Do IMPRES Batteries And Chargers Save Money?
Theyreducethenumberofsparebatteriesyoubuyandincreasethetimebeforeyouneedreplacements.OnlyIMPRESbatteriescanbecharged150additionaltimesversus a standardbattery– a 43% increase in chargecycles.Ifyouchargeradiostwotothreetimesaweek,you’llgetmorethananextrayearoutofeveryIMPRESbattery.
IMPRES ChargersGet rid of the guesswork and get more from everybattery.Getthemostoutofeverybatteryandeliminatethesurpriseof“lowbatteryalerts”.IMPRESchargerstellyouexactlyhowmuchcapacityisinanIMPRESbatterybeforeyouattach it toyour radioandexactlywhenanIMPRESbatteryhasreachedtheendofservicelife.
Enjoy43%longerbatterylifefromIMPRESovernon-IMPRESbatteries–withoutspendingmaintenanceorrecordkeepingtimeandeffort.WithIMPRESBatteryFleetManagementSoftware,youcancheckthestatusof25or25,000batteriesataglance,fromonecomputer.
IMPRES products are smarter because they “talk” to each other: Motorola’s industry-exclusive IMPRES technologyallows communication between the charger and thebattery,whichenablesautomatedbatteryreconditioning,displayofcriticalcharginginformationandotherkeybenefits. IMPRES batteries have amemory chip thatstoresallusageinformation,whichcanthenbeaccessedand evaluated by any IMPRES charger. IMPRES
chargers have built-in reconditioningcapability that is automatically utilizedany time an IMPRES battery requiringmaintenanceisinserted.
IMPRES chargers perform adaptive reconditioning:Before the availability of IMPRESchargers with automatic, adaptivereconditioning, battery maintenance
technicianshad toguessat thecorrect reconditioningintervals. Reconditioning too often wasted batterycycles; not reconditioning often enough resultedin diminished battery performance. IMPRES haschangedallthat.IMPRESchargersevaluatetheactualusagepatternofeverybatterytoestablishtheoptimalreconditioninginterval.
IMPRES offers long-term safe charging:Mostconventionalchargerstransitiontoamaintenancecharge mode at the completion of a charge cycle.Maintenance charge is constant power applied toa battery in an effort to keep it charged over time.This results in long-term heating that can damage abattery, resulting in lost capacity. IMPRES chargersautomaticallyturnoffattheendofachargecycleyetcontinue to electronically monitor IMPRES batteriesevery5minutestodeterminewhenmoreenergyshouldbeappliedtothebattery.Thisprocessassuresthatthebatterymaintains averyhigh stateof chargewithoutsustainingheatdamageduetothecharger.
Automated battery maintenance:IMPRES uses a unique communications protocolto facilitate adaptive reconditioning – the chargerevaluates the details of the battery’s usage pattern todetermine the optimal reconditioning interval. Thisautomated process works to diminish memory effectandoptimizethecyclelifeofthebatteryandmaximizetalktime.
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It’s not too early to begin preparing for the heating season. Check these 10 tips off your list and get ahead of the winter freeze.
rOur furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the last 12 months. (A furnace should be serviced at least once a year.)
rOur chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional. I have checked for creosote built-up. (Not cleaning your chimney is the leading cause of chimney fires from built up creosote. This service needs to be done at least once a year.)
r Our wood for our fireplace or wood stove is dry, seasoned wood.
r Our fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition and secure in its position in front of the fireplace.
r We have a covered metal container ready to use to dispose cooled ashes. (The ash container should be kept at least 10 feet from the home and any nearby buildings.)
r Our children know to stay at least 3 feet away from the fireplace, wood/pellet stove, oil stove or other space heaters.
r Our portable space heaters have an automatic shut-off.
r Our portable space heaters will be plugged directly into an outlet (not an extension cord) and placed at least three feet from anything that can burn; like bedding, paper, walls, and even people. (Place notes throughout your home to remind you to turn off portable heaters when you leave a room or go to bed.)
r We have tested our smoke alarms and made sure they are working. (You need smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside each sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. For the best protection, the smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they
all sound.)
r We have tested our carbon monoxide alarms and made sure they are working. (Carbon monoxide alarms should be located outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.)
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EMS CornerBy Battalion Chief Jay Alms
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/02/us/measles-facts.html?_r=0
Facts About the Measles OutbreakTheUnitedStateshasalreadyhadmorecasesofmeasles in thefirstmonthof2015thanthenumberthatistypicallydiagnosedinafullyear.Thisfollowsayearinwhichthenumberofcaseswasseveraltimesmorethantheaveragesince2000,whenthediseasewasdeclaredeliminatedintheUnitedStates.
WhereCasesHaveBeenReportedThisYearAmajorityofthecasesthisyearhavebeentiedtoanoutbreakatDisneyland,which began inDecember.At least 40 peoplewhovisitedorworkedat the themeparkcontractedmeasles,and thediseasehasnowspreadtoatleastsixotherstates.
HowtheCurrentOutbreakComparestoPreviousYearsThenumbersforthisJanuaryalonearehigherthanmanyannualtotalsfortheyearssince2000.Lastyear,theUnitedStateshad23outbreaksofmeasles,includingalargeoneamongunvaccinatedAmishcommunitiesinOhio.AnotherlargenumberofcaseswereattributedtotravelersfromthePhilippines.
There have been 600 cases since measles was declared to beeliminatedintheU.S.in2000Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WhyIsMeaslesSoContagious?An infected personwho coughs or sneezes can spray the virusintotheairinsmalldroplets,whichcanremainsuspendedforupto twohours. Peoplewithmeasles are infectious for about fourdaysbeforeandfourdaysaftertheappearanceoftherash.Beforetherewasavaccine,nearlyeveryoneintheUnitedStatesbecame
infectedwithmeaslesbeforetheageof15.Thediseasekillsabout1 in every 1,000 people infected, and those who survive havelifelongimmunity.
WhatAretheAdvantagesofHavingEveryoneVaccinated?Behind the push to vaccinate as many people as possible is aconcept called herd immunity. If the vaccination rate within acommunity is very high, vaccinated people act as a barrier andreducetheriskofinfectionforpeoplewhocannotbeimmunized,liketheveryyoungorthosewithcompromisedimmunesystems.
AMEASLESOUTBREAKInahypotheticalcommunitywherenobodyhasimmunityfromthemeaslesvirus,oneinfectedpersonmightinfect12to18people,whomighteachinfectanother12to18people.Atthisrate,asmalloutbreakwouldquicklygrowoutofcontrol.
THEHERDEFFECTEverypersonwhoissuccessfullyvaccinatedreducesthepotentialsourcesofinfection,thusreducingtherisktounvaccinatedpeople.This reduction in risk is sometimes called the herd effect. Thepresenceofvaccinatedpeoplehelpsslowthespreadofthevirus.
HERDIMMUNITYForanoutbreaktoendquickly,eachinfectedpersonmustinfect,onaverage,fewerthanoneotherperson.Inthisexample,atleast17ofevery18people(morethan94percent)wouldneedimmunity.Thisthresholdissometimescalledtheherdimmunitythreshold.
To maintain herd immunity within a community over time,childrenneedtobevaccinatedatahighrate.Themeaslesvaccineisineffectiveinabout5percentofpeoplewhohavehadonlyonedose, so two doses are recommended to ensure that nearly allchildrenwillgetimmunitybeforeenteringschool.Sources:PaulFine,LondonSchoolofHygieneandTropicalMedicine;ClinicalInfectiousDiseases;JournalofInfectiousDiseases;C.D.C
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
TheCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam (CERT)Program educates people about disaster preparednessforhazardsthatmayimpacttheirareaandtrainstheminbasicdisasterresponseskills,suchasfiresafety,
lightsearchandrescue,teamorganization,anddisastermedical operations.Using the training learned in theclassroom and during exercises, CERT memberscan assist others in their neighborhood or workplacefollowing an eventwhen professional responders arenotimmediatelyavailabletohelp.CERTmembersalsoareencouragedtosupportemergencyresponseagenciesbytakingamoreactiveroleinemergencypreparednessprojectsintheircommunity.
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is in the processof developing a CERT Team in our community. Iffirefighting isnot foryou,butyouwould still like tovolunteer,maybethisprogramisrightforyou.
FormoreinformationcontactBattalionChiefJayAlms@[email protected].
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Then & Now By Sheryl Drost
Tocelebrateour75thyear,everymonthin2015wewillberecreatinganoldphototoshowThen&Now.
Snowforcaster,DispatcherJohnPresley,haspredictedtherewillbe26snows.
AsofFeb.4,thereare14left.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow ...
1953
The department’s first tanker was a 1930s era truck bought second hand. It was a favorite of Firefighter Dale Selsors; he even named it Betsy. Dale shot this photo of his son, Dennis (5), in his long rubber fire coat they wore then.
2015
Battalion Chief Tom Aaker’s son, Tommy (4-1/2), wears his dads much lighter and safer fire coat in front of one of the department’s two 3,000 gallon International Super Tender 771 (Tanker) that was purchased in 1999.
Car FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost
Firefighters were dispatched out during the Feb.1blizzard for a car on fire off PrairieHill Rd. Puttingthefireoutwastheeasypart,justgettingtherewasthehard part. Firefighters finish extinguishing the fire inthephotoonthefrontpage.
Blowing snow made it hard to see even a big fire truck.
Firefighters found the engine compartment on fire when they arrived and were able to protect a camper parked in front of the car from fire.
Even with high winds and slippery snow-covered roads the trucks made it in.
Feb. 1 Blizzard SnapshotsPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Propane Torch FirePhoto by Sheryl Drost
OnJan.4,aresidentonBroadSt.wastryingtolighthispropanetorchwhenleakinggasignitedinstead.Hewasstartledandsaidhisfirstinstinctsweretotossitawayfromhimincaseitblewup.Itendeduplandingupagainsttheneighborsfence,startingitonfire.
Firefighter Ryan Sarver uses a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.
HRFD Hosts WFCA MeetingChief Shoevlin hosted the January dinner/meeting of theWinnebagoFireChiefsAssociationonJan.28.ThemeetingwasheldattheRoscoeVFWPost2955.Afteradeliciousmealcateredbythepost’sLadiesAuxiliary,themonthlymeetingwasheld.ItwasalsoelectionnightandoutgoingPresident,HRFDDCJohnBergeron passed the gavel to Stillman Valley Fire Chief ChadHoefleendingathreeyearrunforJohnontheboard.
From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Welcome to February 2015. I thoughtit was March that either comes in likea lion or a lamb; Iwould say Februarycame in like a lion. This winter beingsomewhat mild, saw February startwith a roar (almost like the half timeshowof theSuperBowl).A little snowfell upon the area last week. The fire
personnelansweredallcallsthatwereceivedexpedientlyandintrueprofessionalfashion.Ibelieveawordofgratitudeneedstogoouttotheentirepublicworkscrewsfromthevillages,countyandtownshipsinourdistrict,notonlydidtheyhaveabattlewiththedurationofthesnow,butthenbattlingthewinds.Theyallmadesurewe(HRFD)couldgetaroundourdistrictandmadethemselvesavailabletousifneeded.
PleaseifyoulivebyafirehydrantIaskthatyoutrytokeepitclearofsnowjustincaseitisneeded.Secondscount!
InJanuarywerespondedtoatotalof209calls.Withonemonthinthebooksalreadyfor2015,wearewellonourwaywithanothersuccessfulbusyyear.
OnTuesday we began a recruit class. These individuals will havetosuccessfullycomplete100hoursof trainingbefore theybegin torespondtoanyincidents.Wehaveaclassof14individualswhoarecommitted to becoming firefighter/EMT.We also have a dedicatedgroupof instructor’swilling todevote their timeandknowledge toteachtheseindividual’stobecomesafeandproficientfirefighter/EMT.
OnMarch14th and15thwewill beparticipating in theROROEXPOheldatHononegahHighSchool.Comeonoutandstopbyourbooth.Wewillalsobesharinginformationonanewprogramwe are starting. It is called CERT. (Community EmergencyResponseTeam)OurannualSpringDinnerwillbeherebeforeyouknowit.Thisyear itwill beheldonMarch21st.watchyourmail for furtherinformation.Alsoincludedwiththisinformationwillbemyannuallettertellingyouofouraccomplishmentsfor2014alongwithourvisionfor2015.Dinnerwillbeservedfrom5PM–8PMwithtakeoutandlocaldeliveryavailable.Ilookforwardtospeakingwithallofyou.
We have our “Harlem Roscoe Fire Protection District” 75thAnniversarybookavailableforpurchase.Itisapublicationfullofmemories,andstoriestoldbythosewholivedit.
The fire district will be holding a formal Strategic PlanningSessionthisspring.Includedwiththedinnerinformationwillbeacommunitysurvey.Iaskthatyoupleasecompleteit,theneitherreturn it electronically,mail it back to us, or drop it by StationOne.Yourthoughtsandopinionsareimportanttousandwelookforwardtohearingfromeveryone.ThisinformationwillassistusinourdiscussionsofthestrategicdirectionoftheDistrict.Last,butdefinitelynotleast,Ineedtoremindalloftheresidentsandbusinessesinourdistrictthatwedonotsolicitfordonationsbyphonecallsorgodoortodoor.Pleasebeawareofthisscamanddonotbecomeavictimofit.Weappreciateallthesupportthatyougiveus,butweneveraskforsupportinthatmanner.
Don’tforgettobookmarkourwebsitewww.harlemroscoefire.comand/orfriendusonFacebooktokeepupwiththeprogressofyourfiredept.Don’thesitatetocontactmeorstopbyifIcanbeofanyassistance.
Birthday!
February 10thRobGonia13thZachTennyson15thScottJensen24thSeanLaurent March4thJohnDonovan6thSteveShoevlin9thJohnDonahueJoshWilkerson22ndJayAlms23rdRadiHuggardJustinMayton‘30th’26thNinoGirardin29thSherylDrost
Total Calls for The Year 2015
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Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl Drost
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E-mail submissions to Sheryl:[email protected]
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WREX TV LivePhotos by Sheryl Drost
WREX-TVcrewbroadcastedlivefromthelobbyofourFireStationOneonJan.29thfortheir“WhereyouLive”Seriesforthe5pmand6pmshows.TheanchorsSeanMuseralloandKirstinCrowleyandthewholecrewwasveryfriendlyandthefirefightersenjoyedchattingwiththeminbetweenliveshots.
Above, the sign out front welcomed the news team.
Left, there were cameras and tvs everywhere.
Left, a local Boy Scout Troop stopped by to watch the show and were able to get their pictures taken with the anchors.
Right, several firefighters tell stories and chat with some of the WREX personnel during the break between the 5pm and 6pm tapings. The tones went off for two calls during the 6pm taping, but they kept right on taping.
Fire Chiefs in attendance
Pictured left, l-r, Boone County #1 FireChiefGregHolmes,RocktonFireChiefKirkWilson,StillmanValleyFireChiefChadHoefle,Harlem-RoscoeFireChiefDonShoevlin,CherryValleyFireChiefCraigWilt,North Park FireChief JoelHallstrom,BlackhawkFireChiefRogerFlood and Northwest Fire Chief TomRagnarJr.
NewWFCAPresident,StillmanValleyFireChiefChadHoefleandout-goingPresidentHarlem-RoscoeFireDeputyChiefJohnBergeornshakehandsafterpassingthegavel.
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Station GossipBy Sheryl Drost
• Our 75th History Book is on sale at Station One for $54.Pleasestopbyandgetyourcopy!
• Congratulations toCapt.MikeHuffman’s girlfriend, PeggyAnn Davenport, on receiving the fourth annual CrusaderClinicCommunityAdvocateAward!
• Glad to hear Firefighter Shannon Burbach’s son Logan ishealingwell afterhisdoubleknee surgery.He recentlyhadthreeplateswithsixscrewsputin-twoonrightandoneonthe left. SeemsLogan is is growing too fast and his kneescavein,causingtheneedforthesurgery.Healreadystands6’4”nowatage14.Loganwon’tletthemtakepictures,butmom got a shot from behind at Target riding the scooter!LoveyouLogan!
Firefighter Caught up in Multi-car PileupPhotos by John Donovan
HRFDFirefighter JohnDonovan, alongwith hiswife and son,werecaughtupinthefierymulti-vehiclepileuponsnowyroadsonInterstate94nearBattleCreek,Michigan.ThepileupwasinbothdirectionsonJan.9,killingat leastonepersonandinjuringanumberofothers.MichiganStatePolicenowsay193vehicleswereinvolved,includingdozensofsemi-trucks.
Johnsaidtheyweretravelinghomeinhispickupwithhisdaughtersbehindhiminacar.Theywerereturningfromhismother-in-law’sfuneralinMichiganandtheyfeelshemayhavebeentheirguardianangelbecausehisdaughtermissedtheturnofftoI-94andluckilyherlittlecarwasnolongerbehindthemwhenJohncameupontheaccident.Johnrecalled,“Iwasabletostopbehindasemiandmywifeturnedaroundtotalktomysoninthebackseatandsawasemicomingupbehindusthatwasn’tstopping.Iwatchedintherearviewmirrorasthetruckhitus.Wewerepushedintothesemiinfrontofus,butluckilyweglancedoffofitasthatsemibehinduscrashedtheninto thesemi thathadbeeninfrontofus.”Thethreeofthemwerebruisedandbattered,butgratefultobealive.Hesaidtheyhadtowaitacouplehoursbeforetheybroughtbusesintogetpeopleofftheroad.John’s3-weekoldtruckwastotaled.
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