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September 2019 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

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OPEN HOUSE Sun,October6th,2019

11am–2pmFireStation#1@10544MainSt.

October6th–12this

National

FirePrevention

2019FirePreventionWeekthemeis:PlanandPracticeYourEscape!

JoinSparkyandthefirepersonnelfor: Family-oriented activities, demonstrations, refreshments, the “Kids Safe” Smoke House, a “mini” physical agility course, sliding down the fire pole, tables filled with fire safety practices and education, and more!

From The Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

Well with school back in session, college football is in its second week, high school football is in its second week and the NFL has just completed their first week, it can only mean fall is in the air.

What about the National Night Out event? I was out of town on vacation but I have heard it was an outstanding event with a large crowd. It was a pleasure to work alongside the Roscoe Police department in making this event possible.

As you read this, we will just have completed another Roscoe Lions Fall Festival. We hope that you were able to stop by to say a quick hi and grab a taco boat or baked potato. Thank you for supporting our volunteer firefighter association. Also thank-you to the many businesses that donated food and raffle items for this event.

The request for our services continues to grow. Our firefighters are doing a superb job of meeting those requests. We have a group of dedicated individuals committed to be the very best. The dedication goes far beyond just call response. There is department training as well as specialized training.

The commitment of our individuals says that they believe that they can make a difference in the community when called upon. I stated when I became Chief “that I am committed to excellence, integrity and caring” well I believe all the personnel of your fire department are as well.

Congratulation Brandon Sherbon on successfully completing the Swedish American paramedic class.

Our annual Fire Prevention Open House will be held on Sunday Oct. 6th. Hope to see you there. You will find more information elsewhere in this month’s newsletter.

In closing I ask if everyone would take a minute on Wednesday September 11th to reflect on the tragic day of 9/11/2001. This year will mark the 18th anniversary that we loss 343 brothers and sisters in the fire service to a horrific act of terrorism. We remember the lives lost in Pennsylvania, the Pentagon and the polices officers also. We are now hearing of many of our brothers and sisters who have become terminally ill or have passed from the after effects of responding the this incident. May they all rest in peace and be assured they will never be forgotten.

Please check out our website www.harlemroscoefire.com to keep up with the progress of the department and individuals. We can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead and friend us. As always don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance.

SEPTEMBER FOLKLORE• Heavy September rains bring drought.

• September dries up ditches or breaks down bridges.• September blow soft, till the fruit’s in the loft.

• Married in September’s golden glow, smooth and serene your life will go.

• If the storms of September clear off warm, the storms of the following winter will be warm.

• Fair on September 1st, fair for the month.

New ParamedicCongratulations to Firefighter Brandon Sherbon on his graduation from the 2019 Swedish American EMS Paramedic class. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Job well done.

HRFD Fire Chief Don Shoevlin poses with new Paramedic Brandon Sherbon.

BirthdaysSeptember 20191st Stefani Layman5th Adam Eich8th Travis Johnson12th Bart Munger13th Marty Green Joe Koeninger Michael Prosser 30th 26th Austin Schwarzbach28th Paul Meyers

October 20192nd Gus Larson Jason Street3rd Steve Rosander13th McKenna Donovan17th Pedro Villasenor25th Jim Purpura 70th26th Tom Aaker29th Sue Null

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The Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist. #1

Fire 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: You can now sign up on the home page of our website to receive the newsletter by email. www.harlemroscoefire.comE-mail submissions to Sheryl: [email protected]

Giving Thanks

A local family stopped in to thank the firefighters for a recent call. It seems the family was dog sitting for their neighbors, who were out of town. The neighbor’s dog and their dog Jack (pictured) got into a fight. Family members tried to break it up, and were both bitten.

Jack received injuries from the attack and was transported in 744 to a Roscoe Vet. Both family members were transported to local hospitals.

L-r Deputy Chief John Bergeron, Firefighters Greg Wernick, Kyle Alms, Lt. Josh Hoffland, and BC Tom Aaker pose with the family and Jack.

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Truck FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost

Firefighter responded to Branding Iron Lane for a report of a vehicle fire with exposures. First in units reported a fully-involved truck fire. Luckily the owner had been able to move the truck away from the building. The truck was destroyed by the fire and some of the siding on the home was melted. No one was hurt.

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!

CRUNCH TIME Vehicle Extrication Training, Symposium, and Challenge

Sun. Sept. 29, 2019 Harlem‐Roscoe Fire hosts a 3‐day event, Sept. 27th – 29th that is geared to new rescue personnel learning extrication skills. Teams from several local fire departments are attending. There is classroom session on Friday evening, then practical skills workshop on Saturday where the firefighters learn hands‐on how to use extrication hand tools and hydraulics in scenario based evolutions. Then on Sunday, they put to use what they have learned and compete in an official extrication challenge that is open to the public.

Sun. Sept. 29th 8am-5pm, the public is invited to watch the extrication challenges. Each team will compete in 2-timed extrication scenarios where they use their extrication skills to rescue a mannequin in a crashed vehicle. One scenario they will be allowed to use hydraulic extrication tools, the other only hand tools.

Come one, Come all!

Extrication Challenge

Sunday Sept 29th

HRFD Sta #3 Training Facility

13974 Willowbrook Rd.

8am -5pm

Themediaiswelcomeanytimeduringthe3‐dayevent.ContactFireChiefShoevlin@815‐623‐7867

Fire PreventionBy BC Jay Alms

The kids are back in school… The weather is getting cooler….Fire Prevention Week is approaching…

October 6th thru the 12th is this year’s Fire Prevention Week and fire departments all across the nation will be in schools, welcoming kids and adults to fire stations, and educating everyone they can reach.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is already conducting fire drills in our schools. School aged children of all ages are touring the stations, They are visiting firefighters, viewing fire trucks, spraying water from fire hoses, and learning about fire safety.

Our Fire Prevention Open House will be Sunday October 6th @ Station #1 Roscoe. We have a full agenda planned including the “Kids Safe” Smoke House, the “mini” physical agility course, sliding down the fire pole, meeting Sparky the mascot, and viewing tables filled with fire safety practices and education.

The Fire Department, the firefighters and the Officers of Harlem-Roscoe Fire and support services, will be here to greet all that come out to our Open House. We are here all year round to answer the call to an emergency or to answer your questions regarding safe practices. Please never hesitate to reach out when you think we can help.

We also have smoke detectors we want to install for the elderly and disabled residents in our district. The fact that they’re unable to do this for themselves is no reason that they should not be protected. Please have them contact us or fill out a request at the Fire Prevention Open House or if you need to make that call for them, please don’t hesitate.

So mark your calendar for October 6, 2019, 11am – 2pm @ Station #1 in Roscoe. We are planning to feed you lunch as well. Tell a neighbor and bring a friend, we hope to see you there.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire is responsible for a large 86 square mile fire district. Our Ralston Rd Station #2 on the south end, Willowbrook Rd Station #3 on the north end and in the middle on Main St is Station #1 in Roscoe, which also houses the Administration division of the fire department.

Station #1 - 10544 Main St. Roscoe, IL

Station #2 - 825 Ralston Rd. Machesney Park, IL

Station #3 - 13974 Willowbrook Rd. Roscoe, IL

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• Exercise, but not more than four hours before bedtime. For 24-hour shift workers, outdoor exercise during daylight hours can help the body maintain natural biological rhythms and increase sleep quality off-duty.

• Napping is an effective coping strategy that can be used in anticipation of a long night or during extended operations. Naps as short as 20 minutes can be effective. Two-hour naps during around-the-clock operations are highly restorative.

• Daytime sleep after a night shift is essential to staying well rested, but trying to sleep when the rest of the world is awake can be challenging at best. The shift worker must emphasize to friends and family the importance of restorative sleep. Go as far as having daytime sleep scheduled on the family calendar along with ballgames, school meetings, and other activities.

• Melatonin may help promote better sleep, particularly during the day. However, this supplement is not FDA-approved, and current research is contradictory on short-term and long-term effects.

People who are regularly unable to sleep should consult their physicians to rule out underlying health problems. Doctors may also be able to prescribe medication to help with sleep. Sleep disorders can be aggravated by shift work. Shift workers with diagnosed sleep disorders need to work closely with their physicians to effectively manage their disorder.

Wires Down, Pole BrokenPhoto by Chief Shoevlin

Firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of Ralston Rd. for a transformer explosion on Sept. 2nd. Firefighters found live wires down across Ralston Rd. as well an utility pole cut in half.

Witnesses reported a vehicle with a boom had caught the wires pulling down the wires and snapping the pole, before driving away. Fire crews blocked off Ralston Rd and checked out all the homes in the immediate area. Crews were on scene for several hours as utility, phone and cable crews repaired the damage.

If you Feel Depression Setting In . . .And you’re slipping into the red zone where your symptoms are getting more severe, “capacity” is getting lower, and you’re starting to feel like you’re “drowning” ... Here are 5 things you need to do:1. Shorten your “outlook”: Don’t think years or months

ahead. Just focus on getting through the next few days, hours or even minutes if things are very dark. Focus on right now.

2. Turn your attention on yourself: It is okay on self-care... now more than ever. Don’t feel guilty or ashamed of saying no to social events for example. Take care of yourself.

3. Know depression is lying to you: You aren’t worthless and you are loveable. There’s just a filter distorting this truth.

4. Do a small task: Ex. 5 minute walk or brushing your hair. Celebrate this little win.

5. Repeat a special mantra: Ex. “this too shall pass”

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Accidents Photos by & Photographer Sheryl Drost & McKenna Donovan & Duty Officers

09/13/19 Main St. and Pine Lane.

09/02/19 I-90 MM 3

08/21/19 Hwy 251 north of Bridge St. 09/17/19 Ventura Blvd.

08/28/19 West Lane and Continental Dr. 09/19/19 I-90

Sleep Deprivation in the Fire ServiceBy Capt. Tim Bergeron

WHAT IS SLEEP DEPRIVATION?Sleep deprivation occurs when a person does not get sufficient amounts of quality sleep. Work demands, family life, and lifestyle choices may cause a person to sleep fewer hours than his body needs to maintain wakefulness and energy levels. In the fire service most of us do shift work and have to interrupt the body’s natural wake/sleep cycle. Over time deprivation of sleep can have both an acute and cumulative effect on our bodies and minds.

THE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATIONSleep loss is cumulative and creates a sleep debt. Larger sleep debts require greater amounts of restorative sleep to return the body and mind to normal, rested levels. Sleep deprivation affects mental processes and intellectual abilities. It reduces performance on challenging tasks and negatively affects psychomotor skills. Mood, productivity, and communication skills suffer. Extended periods without sleep may cause hallucinations and paranoia. Lack of sleep may slow glucose metabolism by 30 to 40 percent and increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Sleep deprivation has also been linked to inadequate levels of the hormone leptin. Leptin signals the body to stop eating when it’s full. Decreased levels of leptin lead to increased carbohydrate cravings and eating. “Physical and mental performances are not the only casualties of sleep deprivation. Even a minimal loss of sleep impacts general health. Chronic lack of sleep can contribute to serious health problems and even shortened lifespan. In a 1983 study at the University of Chicago, rats kept from sleeping became sick and died after two and a half weeks. Sleep-deprived rats that became ill but were then allowed to sleep, recuperated fully.”

• Other effects of chronic sleep deprivation include:• Depression and mood swings• Gastrointestinal dysfunction• Adult-onset diabetes• Menstrual and infertility problems• Increased use of drugs and alcohol• Impaired sexual function• Less satisfaction in personal and domestic pursuits• Increased appetite and weight gain• Personality changes, particularly loss of humor and

increased ill temper.

COUNTERMEASURES AND COPING STRATEGIES“Firefighters need to get an adequate amount of uninterrupted sleep every off-duty night”

Quality sleep is the primary weapon in the battle against sleep deprivation. Firefighters must take advantage of opportunities for sleep, both on and off duty.

Sleeping areas at home and at the fire station should be quiet and dark, and the room temperature should be cool. A comfortable, good-quality mattress is a must. Invest in comfortable bedding and pillows as well. Good sleep habits are essential. Firefighters need to get an adequate amount of uninterrupted sleep every off-duty night. Going to sleep and waking up at the same times every day, even on weekends, is important for maintaining the body’s natural rhythms.

Other tips for quality sleep include the following:

• Avoid eating, reading, and watching TV in bed.• Restrict caffeine intake, and avoid caffeinated

drinks at least six hours before bedtime.• Eat healthful foods. Do not eat large meals within

four to five hours of sleeping.• Do not use alcohol to induce sleep. The effects of

alcohol-induced drowsiness last only a few hours and cause poor-quality sleep.

• Avoid long-term use of over-the-counter sleeping pills. Habitual use can reduce effectiveness and lead to addiction.

• Reduce life stress as much as possible.• Use relaxation techniques to relieve stress and

invite sleep.

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Large Shed FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost and McKenna Donovan

Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Burden Rd. at 12:33am on August 9th. Firefighters arrived to find a large shed fully involved with fire.

The deck gun on the attack truck was used to knock the fire down and then firefighters finished extinguishing the fire. HRFD Fire Investigator BC Jay Alms reports that at this time, the cause of the fire is accidental and undetermined.

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Large Shed FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost and McKenna Donovan

Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Burden Rd. at 12:33am on August 9th. Firefighters arrived to find a large shed fully involved with fire.

The deck gun on the attack truck was used to knock the fire down and then firefighters finished extinguishing the fire. HRFD Fire Investigator BC Jay Alms reports that at this time, the cause of the fire is accidental and undetermined.

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Accidents Photos by & Photographer Sheryl Drost & McKenna Donovan & Duty Officers

09/13/19 Main St. and Pine Lane.

09/02/19 I-90 MM 3

08/21/19 Hwy 251 north of Bridge St. 09/17/19 Ventura Blvd.

08/28/19 West Lane and Continental Dr. 09/19/19 I-90

Sleep Deprivation in the Fire ServiceBy Capt. Tim Bergeron

WHAT IS SLEEP DEPRIVATION?Sleep deprivation occurs when a person does not get sufficient amounts of quality sleep. Work demands, family life, and lifestyle choices may cause a person to sleep fewer hours than his body needs to maintain wakefulness and energy levels. In the fire service most of us do shift work and have to interrupt the body’s natural wake/sleep cycle. Over time deprivation of sleep can have both an acute and cumulative effect on our bodies and minds.

THE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATIONSleep loss is cumulative and creates a sleep debt. Larger sleep debts require greater amounts of restorative sleep to return the body and mind to normal, rested levels. Sleep deprivation affects mental processes and intellectual abilities. It reduces performance on challenging tasks and negatively affects psychomotor skills. Mood, productivity, and communication skills suffer. Extended periods without sleep may cause hallucinations and paranoia. Lack of sleep may slow glucose metabolism by 30 to 40 percent and increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Sleep deprivation has also been linked to inadequate levels of the hormone leptin. Leptin signals the body to stop eating when it’s full. Decreased levels of leptin lead to increased carbohydrate cravings and eating. “Physical and mental performances are not the only casualties of sleep deprivation. Even a minimal loss of sleep impacts general health. Chronic lack of sleep can contribute to serious health problems and even shortened lifespan. In a 1983 study at the University of Chicago, rats kept from sleeping became sick and died after two and a half weeks. Sleep-deprived rats that became ill but were then allowed to sleep, recuperated fully.”

• Other effects of chronic sleep deprivation include:• Depression and mood swings• Gastrointestinal dysfunction• Adult-onset diabetes• Menstrual and infertility problems• Increased use of drugs and alcohol• Impaired sexual function• Less satisfaction in personal and domestic pursuits• Increased appetite and weight gain• Personality changes, particularly loss of humor and

increased ill temper.

COUNTERMEASURES AND COPING STRATEGIES“Firefighters need to get an adequate amount of uninterrupted sleep every off-duty night”

Quality sleep is the primary weapon in the battle against sleep deprivation. Firefighters must take advantage of opportunities for sleep, both on and off duty.

Sleeping areas at home and at the fire station should be quiet and dark, and the room temperature should be cool. A comfortable, good-quality mattress is a must. Invest in comfortable bedding and pillows as well. Good sleep habits are essential. Firefighters need to get an adequate amount of uninterrupted sleep every off-duty night. Going to sleep and waking up at the same times every day, even on weekends, is important for maintaining the body’s natural rhythms.

Other tips for quality sleep include the following:

• Avoid eating, reading, and watching TV in bed.• Restrict caffeine intake, and avoid caffeinated

drinks at least six hours before bedtime.• Eat healthful foods. Do not eat large meals within

four to five hours of sleeping.• Do not use alcohol to induce sleep. The effects of

alcohol-induced drowsiness last only a few hours and cause poor-quality sleep.

• Avoid long-term use of over-the-counter sleeping pills. Habitual use can reduce effectiveness and lead to addiction.

• Reduce life stress as much as possible.• Use relaxation techniques to relieve stress and

invite sleep.

Fire PreventionBy BC Jay Alms

The kids are back in school… The weather is getting cooler….Fire Prevention Week is approaching…

October 6th thru the 12th is this year’s Fire Prevention Week and fire departments all across the nation will be in schools, welcoming kids and adults to fire stations, and educating everyone they can reach.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is already conducting fire drills in our schools. School aged children of all ages are touring the stations, They are visiting firefighters, viewing fire trucks, spraying water from fire hoses, and learning about fire safety.

Our Fire Prevention Open House will be Sunday October 6th @ Station #1 Roscoe. We have a full agenda planned including the “Kids Safe” Smoke House, the “mini” physical agility course, sliding down the fire pole, meeting Sparky the mascot, and viewing tables filled with fire safety practices and education.

The Fire Department, the firefighters and the Officers of Harlem-Roscoe Fire and support services, will be here to greet all that come out to our Open House. We are here all year round to answer the call to an emergency or to answer your questions regarding safe practices. Please never hesitate to reach out when you think we can help.

We also have smoke detectors we want to install for the elderly and disabled residents in our district. The fact that they’re unable to do this for themselves is no reason that they should not be protected. Please have them contact us or fill out a request at the Fire Prevention Open House or if you need to make that call for them, please don’t hesitate.

So mark your calendar for October 6, 2019, 11am – 2pm @ Station #1 in Roscoe. We are planning to feed you lunch as well. Tell a neighbor and bring a friend, we hope to see you there.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire is responsible for a large 86 square mile fire district. Our Ralston Rd Station #2 on the south end, Willowbrook Rd Station #3 on the north end and in the middle on Main St is Station #1 in Roscoe, which also houses the Administration division of the fire department.

Station #1 - 10544 Main St. Roscoe, IL

Station #2 - 825 Ralston Rd. Machesney Park, IL

Station #3 - 13974 Willowbrook Rd. Roscoe, IL


• Exercise, but not more than four hours before bedtime. For 24-hour shift workers, outdoor exercise during daylight hours can help the body maintain natural biological rhythms and increase sleep quality off-duty.

• Napping is an effective coping strategy that can be used in anticipation of a long night or during extended operations. Naps as short as 20 minutes can be effective. Two-hour naps during around-the-clock operations are highly restorative.

• Daytime sleep after a night shift is essential to staying well rested, but trying to sleep when the rest of the world is awake can be challenging at best. The shift worker must emphasize to friends and family the importance of restorative sleep. Go as far as having daytime sleep scheduled on the family calendar along with ballgames, school meetings, and other activities.

• Melatonin may help promote better sleep, particularly during the day. However, this supplement is not FDA-approved, and current research is contradictory on short-term and long-term effects.

People who are regularly unable to sleep should consult their physicians to rule out underlying health problems. Doctors may also be able to prescribe medication to help with sleep. Sleep disorders can be aggravated by shift work. Shift workers with diagnosed sleep disorders need to work closely with their physicians to effectively manage their disorder.

Wires Down, Pole BrokenPhoto by Chief Shoevlin

Firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of Ralston Rd. for a transformer explosion on Sept. 2nd. Firefighters found live wires down across Ralston Rd. as well an utility pole cut in half.

Witnesses reported a vehicle with a boom had caught the wires pulling down the wires and snapping the pole, before driving away. Fire crews blocked off Ralston Rd and checked out all the homes in the immediate area. Crews were on scene for several hours as utility, phone and cable crews repaired the damage.

If you Feel Depression Setting In . . .And you’re slipping into the red zone where your symptoms are getting more severe, “capacity” is getting lower, and you’re starting to feel like you’re “drowning” ... Here are 5 things you need to do:1. Shorten your “outlook”: Don’t think years or months

ahead. Just focus on getting through the next few days, hours or even minutes if things are very dark. Focus on right now.

2. Turn your attention on yourself: It is okay on self-care... now more than ever. Don’t feel guilty or ashamed of saying no to social events for example. Take care of yourself.

3. Know depression is lying to you: You aren’t worthless and you are loveable. There’s just a filter distorting this truth.

4. Do a small task: Ex. 5 minute walk or brushing your hair. Celebrate this little win.

5. Repeat a special mantra: Ex. “this too shall pass”

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Truck FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost

Firefighter responded to Branding Iron Lane for a report of a vehicle fire with exposures. First in units reported a fully-involved truck fire. Luckily the owner had been able to move the truck away from the building. The truck was destroyed by the fire and some of the siding on the home was melted. No one was hurt.

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!

CRUNCH TIME Vehicle Extrication Training, Symposium, and Challenge

Sun. Sept. 29, 2019 Harlem‐Roscoe Fire hosts a 3‐day event, Sept. 27th – 29th that is geared to new rescue personnel learning extrication skills. Teams from several local fire departments are attending. There is classroom session on Friday evening, then practical skills workshop on Saturday where the firefighters learn hands‐on how to use extrication hand tools and hydraulics in scenario based evolutions. Then on Sunday, they put to use what they have learned and compete in an official extrication challenge that is open to the public.

Sun. Sept. 29th 8am-5pm, the public is invited to watch the extrication challenges. Each team will compete in 2-timed extrication scenarios where they use their extrication skills to rescue a mannequin in a crashed vehicle. One scenario they will be allowed to use hydraulic extrication tools, the other only hand tools.

Come one, Come all!

Extrication Challenge

Sunday Sept 29th

HRFD Sta #3 Training Facility

13974 Willowbrook Rd.

8am -5pm

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From The Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

Well with school back in session, college football is in its second week, high school football is in its second week and the NFL has just completed their first week, it can only mean fall is in the air.

What about the National Night Out event? I was out of town on vacation but I have heard it was an outstanding event with a large crowd. It was a pleasure to work alongside the Roscoe Police department in making this event possible.

As you read this, we will just have completed another Roscoe Lions Fall Festival. We hope that you were able to stop by to say a quick hi and grab a taco boat or baked potato. Thank you for supporting our volunteer firefighter association. Also thank-you to the many businesses that donated food and raffle items for this event.

The request for our services continues to grow. Our firefighters are doing a superb job of meeting those requests. We have a group of dedicated individuals committed to be the very best. The dedication goes far beyond just call response. There is department training as well as specialized training.

The commitment of our individuals says that they believe that they can make a difference in the community when called upon. I stated when I became Chief “that I am committed to excellence, integrity and caring” well I believe all the personnel of your fire department are as well.

Congratulation Brandon Sherbon on successfully completing the Swedish American paramedic class.

Our annual Fire Prevention Open House will be held on Sunday Oct. 6th. Hope to see you there. You will find more information elsewhere in this month’s newsletter.

In closing I ask if everyone would take a minute on Wednesday September 11th to reflect on the tragic day of 9/11/2001. This year will mark the 18th anniversary that we loss 343 brothers and sisters in the fire service to a horrific act of terrorism. We remember the lives lost in Pennsylvania, the Pentagon and the polices officers also. We are now hearing of many of our brothers and sisters who have become terminally ill or have passed from the after effects of responding the this incident. May they all rest in peace and be assured they will never be forgotten.

Please check out our website www.harlemroscoefire.com to keep up with the progress of the department and individuals. We can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead and friend us. As always don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance.

SEPTEMBER FOLKLORE• Heavy September rains bring drought.

• September dries up ditches or breaks down bridges.• September blow soft, till the fruit’s in the loft.

• Married in September’s golden glow, smooth and serene your life will go.

• If the storms of September clear off warm, the storms of the following winter will be warm.

• Fair on September 1st, fair for the month.

New ParamedicCongratulations to Firefighter Brandon Sherbon on his graduation from the 2019 Swedish American EMS Paramedic class. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Job well done.

HRFD Fire Chief Don Shoevlin poses with new Paramedic Brandon Sherbon.

BirthdaysSeptember 20191st Stefani Layman5th Adam Eich8th Travis Johnson12th Bart Munger13th Marty Green Joe Koeninger Michael Prosser 30th 26th Austin Schwarzbach28th Paul Meyers

October 20192nd Gus Larson Jason Street3rd Steve Rosander13th McKenna Donovan17th Pedro Villasenor25th Jim Purpura 70th26th Tom Aaker29th Sue Null


The Firehouse Scene The Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist. #1

Fire 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: You can now sign up on the home page of our website to receive the newsletter by email. www.harlemroscoefire.comE-mail submissions to Sheryl: [email protected]

Giving Thanks

A local family stopped in to thank the firefighters for a recent call. It seems the family was dog sitting for their neighbors, who were out of town. The neighbor’s dog and their dog Jack (pictured) got into a fight. Family members tried to break it up, and were both bitten.

Jack received injuries from the attack and was transported in 744 to a Roscoe Vet. Both family members were transported to local hospitals.

L-r Deputy Chief John Bergeron, Firefighters Greg Wernick, Kyle Alms, Lt. Josh Hoffland, and BC Tom Aaker pose with the family and Jack.

THE FIREHOUSE SCENEis a publication of the

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District

The Firehouse Scene - www.harlemroscoefire.com

September 2019 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

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Photo by Sheryl Drost

––– Harlem‐RoscoeFireProt.Dist.

OPEN HOUSE Sun,October6th,2019

11am–2pmFireStation#1@10544MainSt.

October6th–12this

National

FirePrevention

2019FirePreventionWeekthemeis:PlanandPracticeYourEscape!

JoinSparkyandthefirepersonnelfor: Family-oriented activities, demonstrations, refreshments, the “Kids Safe” Smoke House, a “mini” physical agility course, sliding down the fire pole, tables filled with fire safety practices and education, and more!

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