SHIRT INFO

All shirts have been delivered! Anyone wishing to purchase a shirt at this stage, see a chief.


Orders for this year's St. Patrick's shirts are now being taken. The sample logo is on display in the Training Room; sign-up sheet is also posted there and will be used for all orders. Long-sleeve black tshirts with green logo. Cost is $17/shirt, with an additional $2 for EACH SIZE above an XL. Money handed in personally; checks can be placed in Al Pola's mailbox at Station 1 - make checks out to The Printery. Orders will be taken until February 20th.

Any questions see Al.

INFORMATION ON DEPARTMENT CLASS A UNIFORMS

The new Class A uniforms are starting to come in. Check with Paul Murphy to see if you're on the initial list. If you are, you MUST turn in your current Class A in order to receive the new one. That includes your hat, jacket and pants - please keep all hardware as you will use that with the new issue.

If you have not been measured, you can do this on your own at our supplier's location. Check with Paul for specifics. Also, check with Paul for any training t-shirt or hat needs.

PLEASE NOTE: if you are buying anything for your uniform, you must check with Paul FIRST as it will require a purchase order. Anything bought with your own money and for which you will not seek Department reimbursement can, as usual, be purchased at your own expense and convenience.

I AM RESPONDING - What You Need To Do

The new I Am Responding program is now up and running! Recall that if you have text messaging on your cell phone and are currently receiving call notification that way, you are able to let chiefs and Station 1 know your intent to respond to any alarm call received this way, as well as your estimated response time and the location you're responding to.

DIRECTIONS: In order to participate in this program, please pick up an application in the Communications Room, fill it out completely, and then place the completed form in the brown envelope located in the mailing rack in this room. It should have a sign on it that says 'I Am Responding' for ease of location.

The system is now up and running, so your prompt action is appreciated. Any questions see Pete Buehler.

SFD PHYSICALS

No further physicals will be performed at the SFD. If you still need one, you will need to make arrangements directly with the physician's office below - make sure you let them know this is for a Skaneateles Fire Department physical, or you will be financially responsible for any tests/exams not required by the SFD. NOTE: you will need to return to the doctor's office 2 days after your physical appointment so that your PPD test may be read. Plan accordingly.

If you need an EKG, please let Mark Stebbins know and he will make arrangements with SAVES for you to get one. 

Family Care Medical Group

Robert S. Polachek MD

4652 Nixon Park Dr

Syracuse, NY 13215

(315)492-3403

LATEST LEGAL UPDATES

If you know of any legal updates, please notify Al Pola eithe rby email or department mailbox so they can be included here.

MRSA TRAINING

This is an online training opportunity through the University of Arizona on infection control.

 Go to http://www.ghi.arizona.edu/

On the right of the page click on “New User Registration (you will create a log on and password)

Go to http://www.ghi.arizona.edu/

On the right of the page go to User Log in and enter your “User Name and Password”

On the right click on “Learning Center”

At the bottom middle of the page click on E-Training, then click on the MRSA training.

You will be prompted to enter an enrollment key. For this course, the enrollment key is: MRSA101.

 

 

ROOM USAGE

Room rental/usage will follow prior rules. The reservation form is in the Communications Room, and must be filled out and approved prior to room usage. 

FIRE FIGHTER LINKS OF INTEREST

Check out these links:

http://www.compassionandsupport.org/index.php/for_professionals/molst_training_center/ems_molst_training
Link to the MOLST site that includes the on-line test. EMTs, please remember to take the test, print out your certificate afterwards, and submit a copy to the Chief's office for your records. Remember, this must be completed by December 31, 2008.

http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/media/2008/mar2/player.html
A great site that reminds us of traffic safety.

http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/media/2008/mar1/player.html
Wonder why we get physicals and why you should make it your goal to be physically fit? Here's the answer.

http://savesambulance.com/index.php?module=training
EMT-B protocol clarification, as well as new EMS class info