Stork 12

We are very pleased to announce the arrival of three new members to the extend family here at the SBFPD.   FF Kiley Hartzler of the C Platoon gave birth to her son Brody Thomas on the 14th of  November, FF Jamie Karl of the C Platoon welcomed his daughter Aydree Ann Catherine on the 19th of November, and Captain Embich IV of the A Platoon welcomed his daughter, Allyssa Jo on the 28th of November.


Everyone is doing well and all the members have returned to duty.  We extend our congratulations to all and look forward to sharing plenty of time with our newest recruits!!


When they are ready to start doing PT send them my way, and I will get them ready.  ~ Chief DPR

Congratulations Captain Hufferd

 

After an extensive selection process that include an apprenticeship, a written test, a PT test, and an assessment, Michael Hufferd has been selected to fill the vacant Captain position.  Hufferd, a 10 year veteran of the District, was sworn in at the December Board meeting.




Good job Cap, and our wishes for a successful assignment.

Pin Job on Highway TT

At 0906 hours on Monday 17 December, 2012 units were alerted for a motor vehicle collision on Highway TT.  On arrival, the companies found a single vehicle overturned in the middle of the roadway with one occupant still inside.  The vehicle was stabilized and members removed the occupant using a long spine board.  The victim was turned over to Lake West Ambulance and transported the Lake Regional.

SBFPD units remain on the scene to assist the Highway Patrol with traffic control.

We would like to remind everyone that seat belts can save lives.  Use caution, obey the posted speed limits and always wear your seat belt.

Another Working Fire

Less than 24 hours after the District responded to working dwelling on Osage Place, Sunrise Beach units were alerted for a natural cover fire endangering structures. Within a minute of the initial dispatch, the communications center advised that they had received a report that the dwelling was now involved. As unties crossed the Hurricane Deck bridge they observed a large dwelling well involved in fire. Engine 12 – 22 and Car 1 arrived and confirmed the working fire, added additional units from Mid County, Gravois, & Northwest, and then went to working placing heavy water lines in service. 

After a hard battle that involved several units to include a fire boat from Mid County, the fire was placed under control. Although the building of origin was a complete loss, the aggressive efforts of all units on scene resulted in the damage being limited to that dwelling. Chief Reilly is quoted as saying “There certainly was the potential of the fire spreading from the original dwelling and if it was not for the hard work of our units and the other Districts that assisted us things could have been much worse. I feel very bad for the people who lost their home and wish we could have stopped the fire sooner, but this was a case where there was just too much fire when we arrived to do more than what we did.”

Great Stop for the A Platoon

At 12:47 hours on Saturday 24 November, units from the A Platoon were alerted for a natural cover fire endangering a structure. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a dwelling response based on additional information provided by our dispatch center.

On arrival units found a large volume of fire consuming the deck and threatening to extend into the dwelling. The first arriving members deployed a hand line and made an excellent stop on the fire. Damage was limited to the deck and some siding on the house.

No doubt the A Platoon made a great stop and they rightfully deserve a “tip of the helmet.”

Working Fire

At 10:12 hours on Thursday 8 November, Sunrise Beach units were dispatched to a report of the dwelling fire on Rain Drop Drive. As the units were turning out, the Camden County Dispatch Center advised that they were receiving reports of a dwelling well involved. Mutual Aid was requested from Lake Ozark, Gravois, and the Mid – County Fire Districts.

First arriving units encountered a single family well involved. A portable monitor was deployed along with multiple hand lines. Fire Boats from Lake Ozark and Sunrise Beach were also deployed to assist with fire suppression and water supply. After an aggressive attack, the bulk of the fire was knocked down.

Thankfully there was no one at home at the time of the fire. Unfortunately the dwelling and its contents were a total loss.

A special note of thanks to our community is called for. After making an appeal to the public, many of our citizens contribute clothing and household goods to help the fire victims. This is just another example that we see of the fine community that we are part of.

 

 

R.E.D. Shirt Fridays

Beginning Friday October 5 the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District will wear red t-shirts as our duty uniform.  The red shirts are a symbol of our solidarity with the US troops deployed in combat zones and are part of the Remember Everyone Deployed initiative. We encourage everyone to remember our troops and hope that the troops know that they have our undying support and gratitude.

Stay safe, hold station, and come home proud of what you have done for us!!!

We will wear our red shirts until all US service members have come home from the combat zones they are serving in.