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the firehouse sceneIs a monthly publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
PostageHarlem-Roscoe FirePO Box 450Roscoe, IL 61073
The Firehouse Scene - Page 12www.harlemroscoefi re.com
August 2011 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost
Photo by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters Save HomeSee page 3
CommunitySee pages 6&7
Station Gossip by Sheryl Drost
Hey Megan, Morrison wants to know if you want a Big Mac with your test strips?Happy 3rd birthday to Olivia Harwood on Aug. 3. I fi gured I owed her daddy Justin this one after I listed her as Olzuza on his new fi refi ghter bio.Welcome back fi refi ghter Mike Sherbon! Mike has been released by his doctor and is excited to get back running!Seems the sewer backed up in the men’s bathroom the other day and Ken Boris and Mike Helland needed their SCBAs to get the cleanup done...Firefi ghters had to wear their helmets during a recent tour and it sure made for some interesting pictures.The dept. is revamping the pictures boards and I had to take a couple personnel so we had everyone. Now most people will ask me to maybe remove a blemish or fi x a stray hair, but Marcia jokingly asked if she could make her look more like Faith Hill. Well....How’d I do?
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The Midas (Soppe) Touch!
Doug says he didn’t let Kyle do all his work!
New fashion statement Morgan?
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From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
It’s hard to believe, but where has the summer gone? Before we know it school will be starting. Please remember to drive safely as our children will be on their way to school whether it is walking, waiting for the bus, or driving. Remember, children’s actions are unpredictable.
The request for our services continues to grow. Our fi refi ghters are doing a great job of meeting those requests as well as spending well-deserved time with their families and friends. We are accepting applications for volunteer fi refi ghters. Our next class will begin in January; however we have an informational meeting in December. Just stop by Station One on Main Street in Roscoe to pick up an application. You will be surprised how much fun you can have as well as joining a wonderful group of individuals.
Summer and early fall also brings with it many community events. We just fi nished with Roscoe Community Days and National Night Out. The second weekend of September, we will be at the annual Fall Festival at Leland Park.
This is a special year as we all know; it is the 10th anniversary of the tragic 911 incident. The annual Fall Festival Parade falls on this date. The Roscoe Lions Club has informed me that we will be leading off the parade and we are honored to be given this opportunity. Last year the Trustees approved a fi refi ghter memorial to be constructed in front of the station’s headquarters. We have started that and it is only fi tting to dedicate the memorial on 9/11 prior to the parade. We will have a small ceremony in front of the station at 10544 Main St. at 9:30a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, we will have coffee, juice, and donuts at the station for everyone prior to the parade.
Remember to check out our website www.harlemroscoefi re.com to keep up with the progress of the department, individuals and calls we have had. As always don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance.
Community Photo by DC John Bergeron
The aerial was used to help the United Methodist Church string their 175th anniversary sign across Main St.
Fitness CommitteeBy Lt. Ryan Alms
Starting last February, all Harlem-Roscoe members were given the opportunity to join Anytime Fitness. The members of the department received a fi tness evaluation by the staff of Anytime Fitness, so members can track their progress.
I feel we had a great turn out by the department; we had just about 50 members show up for an evaluation and they ranged from the newest fi refi ghter all the way to the chief. As of this month, we have 47 members actively participating with the fi tness program. Hopefully, in the near future, we can get 100 % participation in the program.
The department has formed a Fitness Committee, which has seven members from all three stations. Station One committee members are Matt Bush, Mike Morrison and Mark Soppe. Station Two members are Lt. Ryan Alms (whom oversees the committee), Shannon Burbach and Mike Helland. Station Three member is Steve Shoevlin.
Our fi rst task as a committee was to create a fi tness guideline. DC John Bergeron is overseeing the whole fi tness program. If anyone has any questions or concerns feel free to ask any of the committee members.
Firefi ghter Memorial DedicationWhen: Sunday, September 11Where: Station One - 10544 Main St. RoscoeTime: 9:30 am (before the Fall Festival Parade)
What: The public is invited to join our fi re personnel as we dedicate our Firefi ghter Memorial. We will have a small ceremony and then please join us for a coffee, juice, and donuts inside the station.
Birthdays
August7th Tom Lake9th Jeff Morris11th Rico VanderHeyden15th John Barth25th Dona Zopp26th Bob Clark27th Mike Sherbon28th Keith Lincoln
September1st Stefani Layman3rd Ramona Baldoni-Lake5th Adam Eich12th Bart Munger13th Marty Green Mike Powell Joe Koeninger23rd Debbie Rykowski25th Carmella Young ‘60’30th Micah Anderson
Total Calls for 2011 To date - 1408
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 web site after the second Sunday each month. www.harlemroscoefi re.com
E-mail submissions to: Sheryl @ fi [email protected]
The Firehouse Scene - Page 2 The Firehouse Scene - Page 11 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Mud VolleyballPhotos by PeggyAnne Davenport
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters kept the courts wet and the showers fi lled during this year’s Mud Volleyball Tournament on Aug. 6 at Kelly Meyers Park in Roscoe.
BoyuBoyBouyBoy Scout Egg DropPhotos by Sheryl Drost
The Blackhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts held their Annual Harlem Day Camp out at Kieselberg Park. One of the highlights of the week is when Harlem-Roscoe brings out their 100 ft. aerial to drop their eggs they have packaged. This year only one DIDN’T break!
Firefi ghters Save HomePhotos by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters saved a home from what could have been extensive fi re damage on July 13 on Cincinnati Dr. It seems a fi re had started in a bucket of bottle caps and cigarette butts. After melting the plastic bucket, the fi re traveled through the mulch and into the exterior wall of the home.
After learning the family was safely outside, fi refi ghters quickly located the fi re and overhauled the exterior wall to reach all the fi re extension; they were able to keep the fi re from reaching the attic and inside contents. The home had fi lled with smoke, but four family pet cats were found unhurt.
Firefi ghter Mike Powell engineers the attack truck.
Firefi ghters quickly had the fi re under control.
Firefi ghters check for fi re extension in the corner of the garage.
Firefi ghters fi re up a positive pressure fan to rid the home of smoke.
Firefi ghters re-rack the hose line that was attached to the hydrant.
Lt. Doug Wolfe checks an area for fi re extension.
Firefi ghters Mike Helland and Adam Arnould take a breather in rehab as EMT Scott Jensen checks the bp of fi refi ghter Josh Hoffl and
The Firehouse Scene - Page 10 The Firehouse Scene - Page 3 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Training SnapshotsPhotos by Marcia Soppe & Sheryl Drost
July 5 - Water Supply
July 12 - Water Recovery
July 5 - Ladder Training
August 2 - Tour of Mid-States Concrete Products
Storm DamagePhotos by Sheryl Drost
Another severe storm took aim on the area on July 11 with high winds, rain and lightning doing damage throughout the area.
A large limb fell on a boat docked on the Rock River off Ventura Blvd. The owner thought she saw a fi re on the boat, but it seems the lights on the boat came on when the limb fell on the boat.
Firefi ghters Shannon Burbach and Brett Parrish check out downed electric lines with the electrical testing stick.
A resident on Minahan in Machesney Park checks out a tree in his yard that took a lightning strike.
High winds in Loves Park took down three power poles and power to thousands.
Firefi ghter Reety Radke and Capt. Jay Alms check out a transformer in the pouring rain; neighbors say it had been burning before units arrived.
Parking lots had standing water...
Ditches were fl ooding as well like the one at Hodges and Second St. in Roscoe.
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SCHOOL BUS RULES CROSSWORD
WORD BASE
Arms Run Bus Shove
Feet Sit Hands Street Listen Time Push Crawl
ACROSS1. Always ____ in your assigned seat. 6&7. Don’t ____ or ____ while getting on the bus. 8. Look both ways before crossing the ____. 11. Always cross at least ten ____ in front of the bus. 12. Never ____ under the school bus.
DOWN2. Wait until the ____ stops to get off. 5. It is important to ____ to the school bus driver. 9. Always be on ____ for the school bus. 10. Never ____ to or from the bus.
DOWN/ACROSS 3&4. Don’t put ____ or ____ out of the bus window. (DOWN) (ACROSS)
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Mattress FirePhoto by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters responded to a fi re in a trailer park off Hwy. 251 on July 17 and found a burning mattress in the road. It seems after fi nding the mattress on fi re, a resident pulled the mattress outside to keep the fi re from burning anything else.
Gas Grill FirePhoto by Sheryl Drost
Residents on Edgemere Terr. had a burning propane gas grill extinguished before units arrived on July 22.
Firefi ghter John Barth checks to make sure the gas is completely shut off on the propane tank.
The resident said the fi re started in the can that catches the grease drippings.
Motorcycle FirePhoto by Marcia Soppe
Workers on Otto Rd. had a motorcycle on fi re extinguished before units arrived on July 30. Firefi ghters checked the building for fi re extension and cleared it of smoke.
Mutual AidPhoto by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters were dispatched a couple of times this month to assist neighboring fi re departments for mutual aid. Above, a Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghter helps North Park Fire with ventilating a house fi re on Superior in Machesney Park.
Odor InvestigationPhoto by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters Reety Radke and Chad Miller use a gas meter to check out an odor investigation on Summerwood Dr. on July 25.
The Firehouse Scene -Page 8 The Firehouse Scene - Page 5 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
08/04/11 McCurry Rd. 07/23/11 Hwy. 173
07/14/11 Hwy. 251 & Elevator Rd. 4-vehicle
07/06/11 Hwy. 251 & Elevator Rd. 4-vehicle 07/19/11 Hamborg Rd.
Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
07/20/11 Roscoe Rd. 07/28/11 Hwy. 173 4-vehicle 08/09/11 Belvidere Rd.
07/27/11 Hwy. 173 & Hwy. 251
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Out in the CommunityHarlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters spent some quality time out in the community this month, especially with the young ones, and had a great time. They were at the Roscoe Chamber’s Business Expo and Craft Show at Kinnikinnick School. Then they participated in two National Night Out Celebrations, one with the Village of Machesney Park at Machesney Crossings, and with the Village of Roscoe at the Life Church on Elevator Rd.
National Nigh Out - Machesney Park - Photos by Photographer Marcia Soppe
National Night Out - Roscoe - Photos by Photographer Sheryl Drost
Roscoe Chamber Community Days - Photos by Chief Shoevlin
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Out in the CommunityHarlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters spent some quality time out in the community this month, especially with the young ones, and had a great time. They were at the Roscoe Chamber’s Business Expo and Craft Show at Kinnikinnick School. Then they participated in two National Night Out Celebrations, one with the Village of Machesney Park at Machesney Crossings, and with the Village of Roscoe at the Life Church on Elevator Rd.
National Nigh Out - Machesney Park - Photos by Photographer Marcia Soppe
National Night Out - Roscoe - Photos by Photographer Sheryl Drost
Roscoe Chamber Community Days - Photos by Chief Shoevlin
Mattress FirePhoto by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters responded to a fi re in a trailer park off Hwy. 251 on July 17 and found a burning mattress in the road. It seems after fi nding the mattress on fi re, a resident pulled the mattress outside to keep the fi re from burning anything else.
Gas Grill FirePhoto by Sheryl Drost
Residents on Edgemere Terr. had a burning propane gas grill extinguished before units arrived on July 22.
Firefi ghter John Barth checks to make sure the gas is completely shut off on the propane tank.
The resident said the fi re started in the can that catches the grease drippings.
Motorcycle FirePhoto by Marcia Soppe
Workers on Otto Rd. had a motorcycle on fi re extinguished before units arrived on July 30. Firefi ghters checked the building for fi re extension and cleared it of smoke.
Mutual AidPhoto by Sheryl Drost
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters were dispatched a couple of times this month to assist neighboring fi re departments for mutual aid. Above, a Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghter helps North Park Fire with ventilating a house fi re on Superior in Machesney Park.
Odor InvestigationPhoto by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters Reety Radke and Chad Miller use a gas meter to check out an odor investigation on Summerwood Dr. on July 25.
The Firehouse Scene -Page 8 The Firehouse Scene - Page 5 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
08/04/11 McCurry Rd. 07/23/11 Hwy. 173
07/14/11 Hwy. 251 & Elevator Rd. 4-vehicle
07/06/11 Hwy. 251 & Elevator Rd. 4-vehicle 07/19/11 Hamborg Rd.
Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
07/20/11 Roscoe Rd. 07/28/11 Hwy. 173 4-vehicle 08/09/11 Belvidere Rd.
07/27/11 Hwy. 173 & Hwy. 251
Storm DamagePhotos by Sheryl Drost
Another severe storm took aim on the area on July 11 with high winds, rain and lightning doing damage throughout the area.
A large limb fell on a boat docked on the Rock River off Ventura Blvd. The owner thought she saw a fi re on the boat, but it seems the lights on the boat came on when the limb fell on the boat.
Firefi ghters Shannon Burbach and Brett Parrish check out downed electric lines with the electrical testing stick.
A resident on Minahan in Machesney Park checks out a tree in his yard that took a lightning strike.
High winds in Loves Park took down three power poles and power to thousands.
Firefi ghter Reety Radke and Capt. Jay Alms check out a transformer in the pouring rain; neighbors say it had been burning before units arrived.
Parking lots had standing water...
Ditches were fl ooding as well like the one at Hodges and Second St. in Roscoe.
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SCHOOL BUS RULES CROSSWORD
WORD BASE
Arms Run Bus Shove
Feet Sit Hands Street Listen Time Push Crawl
ACROSS1. Always ____ in your assigned seat. 6&7. Don’t ____ or ____ while getting on the bus. 8. Look both ways before crossing the ____. 11. Always cross at least ten ____ in front of the bus. 12. Never ____ under the school bus.
DOWN2. Wait until the ____ stops to get off. 5. It is important to ____ to the school bus driver. 9. Always be on ____ for the school bus. 10. Never ____ to or from the bus.
DOWN/ACROSS 3&4. Don’t put ____ or ____ out of the bus window. (DOWN) (ACROSS)
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Firefi ghters Save HomePhotos by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters saved a home from what could have been extensive fi re damage on July 13 on Cincinnati Dr. It seems a fi re had started in a bucket of bottle caps and cigarette butts. After melting the plastic bucket, the fi re traveled through the mulch and into the exterior wall of the home.
After learning the family was safely outside, fi refi ghters quickly located the fi re and overhauled the exterior wall to reach all the fi re extension; they were able to keep the fi re from reaching the attic and inside contents. The home had fi lled with smoke, but four family pet cats were found unhurt.
Firefi ghter Mike Powell engineers the attack truck.
Firefi ghters quickly had the fi re under control.
Firefi ghters check for fi re extension in the corner of the garage.
Firefi ghters fi re up a positive pressure fan to rid the home of smoke.
Firefi ghters re-rack the hose line that was attached to the hydrant.
Lt. Doug Wolfe checks an area for fi re extension.
Firefi ghters Mike Helland and Adam Arnould take a breather in rehab as EMT Scott Jensen checks the bp of fi refi ghter Josh Hoffl and
The Firehouse Scene - Page 10 The Firehouse Scene - Page 3 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Training SnapshotsPhotos by Marcia Soppe & Sheryl Drost
July 5 - Water Supply
July 12 - Water Recovery
July 5 - Ladder Training
August 2 - Tour of Mid-States Concrete Products
From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
It’s hard to believe, but where has the summer gone? Before we know it school will be starting. Please remember to drive safely as our children will be on their way to school whether it is walking, waiting for the bus, or driving. Remember, children’s actions are unpredictable.
The request for our services continues to grow. Our fi refi ghters are doing a great job of meeting those requests as well as spending well-deserved time with their families and friends. We are accepting applications for volunteer fi refi ghters. Our next class will begin in January; however we have an informational meeting in December. Just stop by Station One on Main Street in Roscoe to pick up an application. You will be surprised how much fun you can have as well as joining a wonderful group of individuals.
Summer and early fall also brings with it many community events. We just fi nished with Roscoe Community Days and National Night Out. The second weekend of September, we will be at the annual Fall Festival at Leland Park.
This is a special year as we all know; it is the 10th anniversary of the tragic 911 incident. The annual Fall Festival Parade falls on this date. The Roscoe Lions Club has informed me that we will be leading off the parade and we are honored to be given this opportunity. Last year the Trustees approved a fi refi ghter memorial to be constructed in front of the station’s headquarters. We have started that and it is only fi tting to dedicate the memorial on 9/11 prior to the parade. We will have a small ceremony in front of the station at 10544 Main St. at 9:30a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, we will have coffee, juice, and donuts at the station for everyone prior to the parade.
Remember to check out our website www.harlemroscoefi re.com to keep up with the progress of the department, individuals and calls we have had. As always don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance.
Community Photo by DC John Bergeron
The aerial was used to help the United Methodist Church string their 175th anniversary sign across Main St.
Fitness CommitteeBy Lt. Ryan Alms
Starting last February, all Harlem-Roscoe members were given the opportunity to join Anytime Fitness. The members of the department received a fi tness evaluation by the staff of Anytime Fitness, so members can track their progress.
I feel we had a great turn out by the department; we had just about 50 members show up for an evaluation and they ranged from the newest fi refi ghter all the way to the chief. As of this month, we have 47 members actively participating with the fi tness program. Hopefully, in the near future, we can get 100 % participation in the program.
The department has formed a Fitness Committee, which has seven members from all three stations. Station One committee members are Matt Bush, Mike Morrison and Mark Soppe. Station Two members are Lt. Ryan Alms (whom oversees the committee), Shannon Burbach and Mike Helland. Station Three member is Steve Shoevlin.
Our fi rst task as a committee was to create a fi tness guideline. DC John Bergeron is overseeing the whole fi tness program. If anyone has any questions or concerns feel free to ask any of the committee members.
Firefi ghter Memorial DedicationWhen: Sunday, September 11Where: Station One - 10544 Main St. RoscoeTime: 9:30 am (before the Fall Festival Parade)
What: The public is invited to join our fi re personnel as we dedicate our Firefi ghter Memorial. We will have a small ceremony and then please join us for a coffee, juice, and donuts inside the station.
Birthdays
August7th Tom Lake9th Jeff Morris11th Rico VanderHeyden15th John Barth25th Dona Zopp26th Bob Clark27th Mike Sherbon28th Keith Lincoln
September1st Stefani Layman3rd Ramona Baldoni-Lake5th Adam Eich12th Bart Munger13th Marty Green Mike Powell Joe Koeninger23rd Debbie Rykowski25th Carmella Young ‘60’30th Micah Anderson
Total Calls for 2011 To date - 1408
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 web site after the second Sunday each month. www.harlemroscoefi re.com
E-mail submissions to: Sheryl @ fi [email protected]
The Firehouse Scene - Page 2 The Firehouse Scene - Page 11 www.harlemroscoefi re.comwww.harlemroscoefi re.com
Mud VolleyballPhotos by PeggyAnne Davenport
Harlem-Roscoe Firefi ghters kept the courts wet and the showers fi lled during this year’s Mud Volleyball Tournament on Aug. 6 at Kelly Meyers Park in Roscoe.
BoyuBoyBouyBoy Scout Egg DropPhotos by Sheryl Drost
The Blackhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts held their Annual Harlem Day Camp out at Kieselberg Park. One of the highlights of the week is when Harlem-Roscoe brings out their 100 ft. aerial to drop their eggs they have packaged. This year only one DIDN’T break!
the firehouse sceneIs a monthly publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
PostageHarlem-Roscoe FirePO Box 450Roscoe, IL 61073
The Firehouse Scene - Page 12www.harlemroscoefi re.com
August 2011 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost
Photo by Sheryl Drost
Firefi ghters Save HomeSee page 3
CommunitySee pages 6&7
Station Gossip by Sheryl Drost
Hey Megan, Morrison wants to know if you want a Big Mac with your test strips?Happy 3rd birthday to Olivia Harwood on Aug. 3. I fi gured I owed her daddy Justin this one after I listed her as Olzuza on his new fi refi ghter bio.Welcome back fi refi ghter Mike Sherbon! Mike has been released by his doctor and is excited to get back running!Seems the sewer backed up in the men’s bathroom the other day and Ken Boris and Mike Helland needed their SCBAs to get the cleanup done...Firefi ghters had to wear their helmets during a recent tour and it sure made for some interesting pictures.The dept. is revamping the pictures boards and I had to take a couple personnel so we had everyone. Now most people will ask me to maybe remove a blemish or fi x a stray hair, but Marcia jokingly asked if she could make her look more like Faith Hill. Well....How’d I do?
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The Midas (Soppe) Touch!
Doug says he didn’t let Kyle do all his work!
New fashion statement Morgan?
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