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Clackamas Fire’s Community Newsletter

MessagefromtheChief,FredCharlton April2017

To safely protect and preserve life and property

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DamascusStation19UpdateOn Sunday, April 16, 2017 there was a first alarm fire at the Damascus Fire Station 19. There were no injuries to crews and the damage was contained to the attic space and apparatus bay. Damascus Fire Station 19’s Captain, Josh Gehrke, was off-duty on the day of the fire and wanted to express his thanks for the crews who were on-duty. Captain Gehrke thanked Clackamas Fire’s staff and the communities we serve for their support and included a description of the incident as well. To Clackamas Fire Staff and Communities,

I want to express my tremendous appreciation for the A and B shift crews at Station 19 for quickly extinguishing their own house fire Easter morning! Lieutenants Schurter and Santos, Apparatus Operators Gordian and Hinkle, as well as Firefighter Dave Anderson performed their duties well beyond the expectations of our Fire District. I am proud of their prompt reaction to the event that unfolded that morning (I also appreciate Station 19 C shift, but they were lucky enough to be off for this event like I was). It is rare in our line of work to be called upon to act outside our normal sequence of events, such as 911 call, dispatch, and response, etc. It is even more rare to have a shift change while actively combating a structure fire. If it wasn’t for their quick actions, we could have easily had someone injured or killed, and not to mention potentially lost the fire station with our costly apparatus in it.

To put this into a better perspective, let me describe some of the obstacles they had to overcome. The oncoming crew arrived to find the off-going crew trying to track down an electrical issue and smell of electrical burning due to a local power surge. Despite the generator running, some circuits were still without power and the transient smell of smoke was becoming increasingly difficult to track down. Once the crews entered the bay, it was quickly recognized that they had an attic fire, while a passerby simultaneously pointed out significant smoke coming from the roof.

Clackamas Fire District #1 responded to a structure fire at a very familiar location... one of our community fire stations. On Sunday, April 16, firefighters at the Damascus Community Fire Station 19 smelled a strong odor of electrical wires burning and quickly realized that an electrical fire had started in a concealed space near the roof after a local power outage. The damage was extensive, the fire station is temporarily closed, and firefighters have been relocated to another community fire station to ensure your calls to 911 are answered quickly. The next steps include beginning to repair the damages and making necessary upgrades. The current fire station has proudly served the community for over 40-years and will receive a few additional upgrades during the planned closure. It is unknown at this time how long the temporary closure will be, but plans are underway to begin the repairs immediately.

Chief’s Message………………... 1

Board of Directors………..….…. 2

Emergency Medical Services…. 3

Safety/Public Education……….. 4

Health and Safety………………. 4

Employee Highlights…………… 6

Volunteer Firefighter Recognition………………………

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Community Outreach…………... 8

What is it?.................................. 10

Upcoming Events………………. 11

Fire Prevention…………………. 12

Station Activities………………... 14

Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation……………

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Firefighters were able to contain the blaze at Damascus Station 19, with no injuries and damage contained to the attic space and garage.

The crews were literally in the middle of a shift change and gear swapping as this unfolded. The bay door had to be physically pushed open as it was without power. Apparatus needed to be moved and PPE donned from various locations such as a personal vehicle, the turnout room, and apparatus. Lt. Schurter ordered the first alarm commercial box and Lt. Santos took command while the rest of the crew went to work, all addressing areas, with little communication (like they had done it before). Lines were pulled, ladders thrown and a vent hole was cut out to facilitate extinguishing the fire. In total, approximately five minutes transpired between discovery, preparing for fire attack, and extinguishment. We should be very proud of each of these individual’s performance. Additionally, I would like to thank the first alarm companies that arrived (E7, E14, T8 with PFF Miller, who had just left E19, HR5, and BC2) for supporting the remaining activities of water supply fire attack group supervision, Vent, and salvage and overhaul operations. Responding to what you thought was your fellow firefighters potentially in peril, takes discipline and resolve. Job well done! Lastly, thank you to our administrative staff, volunteers, and off-duty personnel for showing the crews effected by this fire such huge support. It didn’t go unnoticed! Thank you for what you do!

Joshua Gehrke Captain | Emergency Services Division

MessagefromtheBoardofDirectorsOn April 17, 2017, Clackamas Fire District #1’s Board of Directors held a work session prior to the regular board meeting. Staff provided the Board with capital project updates including the Administrative Services building, Station 19 and an update of projects using bond funds. The following took place at the April 17, 2017 regular Board of Directors’ meeting: A Citizen Life-Saving Award was presented to Darby Bender for stopping and assisting at a life-threatening car accident on March 11. Firefighter Paramedic Jessica Johns was also recognized as one of the first on-scene responders. Agent of Record Jeff Griffin from Wilson-Heirgood Associates provided annual Board training regarding responsibilities, duties and challenges of a director. Battalion Chief Keith Smith and Training Officer Mark Webster provided a presentation regarding the Audio Visual Interactive Display Systems (AVIDS), a communication network that would be used District-wide. The Board approved the following: Awarded the Audio Visual Interactive Display Systems contract to Lightwerks. Renewal of three-year terms for Budget Committee members William Gifford and Rob Wheeler. Approved Proclamation for EMS Week May 21-27, 2017 with the theme, “EMS Strong: Always in Service.” Authorized Finance Director Christina Day to make Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) account

changes. Approved Emerick Construction to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracts for Hilltop Station 16. Approved the purchase of firefighter safety and survival equipment.

Clackamas Fire Honored Individuals Involved in the Chain of Survival Clackamas Fire District #1 held its fourth Chain of Survival Celebration and challenge coin presentation on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Providence Willamette Falls Com-munity Center, 519 15th St., Oregon City, OR 97045. Each year, approximately 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital setting in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 90 percent of these events prove fatal, and the chance of survival decreases by 10 percent with every passing minute without CPR. When community members are willing and able to provide CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are readily available, the chances of a patient surviving a cardiac arrest event increases. Clackamas Fire’s celebration recognized those in the chain of survival who participated in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim who was resuscitated and survived neurologically intact. Clackamas Fire honored nine cardiac arrest “saves” made up of 85 individuals involved in their chain of survival. The chain of survival participants included bystanders who performed CPR prior to emergency crew arrival, Clackamas County 911 dispatchers who encouraged and coached bystander CPR, Clackamas Fire crews; and partnering agencies involved in the resuscitations included, American Medical Response, Portland Fire & Rescue, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon City Police Department. Each individual was presented with a special challenge coin. This coin is only given to those individuals who participated in the resuscitation of a cardiac arrest victim who was successfully resuscitated in the field and survived neurologically intact. “This coin, literally, represents bringing someone back to life,” said Division Chief Conway. There were four out of the nine cardiac arrest survivors and their spouses who were among the list of attendees, which was by invitation only. The survivors and rescuers had the opportunity to meet each other for the first time. Special thanks to EMS Administrative Technician Deidre Toczyski for all of her hard work setting up the Chain of Survival and Challenge Coin Celebration. The event had a fantastic turnout and went smoothly thanks to Deidre’s hard work! Thanks, Deidre!

Training Officer Receives Advanced EMS Board Certifications

Written by EMS Division Chief Bill Conway

EMS Training Officer Mike Verkest recently attained two advanced EMS board certifications, FP-C and CCP-C. Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) indicates that an individual has attained the designation of Certified Flight Paramedic. The FP-C is an advanced certification and considered the highest level of academic achievement a paramedic can obtain. This certification is designed to be successfully approved only for experienced master-level paramedics who have demonstrated advanced knowledge of critical care medicine by passing a 2.5 hour exam consisting of 125 scored items and 10 unscored items. First pass success on this exam is about 50%. As of May 2016 there are only about 6,000 certified flight paramedics worldwide. Critical Care Paramedic Certified (CCP-C) indicates that an individual has attained the designation of Certified Critical Care Paramedic. The CCP-C is another advanced certification considered to be the second highest level of academic achievement a paramedic can obtain. This certification is designed for only highly experienced paramedics who have demonstrated advanced knowledge of critical

care medicine by passing a separate 2.5 hour exam consisting of 125 scored items and 10 unscored items. First pass success is only about 35%. As of May 2016 there are only about 3,500 board certified Critical Care paramedics worldwide. Mike passed both certification exams on the first try! Congrats Mike! Keep up the good work and the outstanding service you all provide! 3

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Safety/PublicEducationMove to the Right for Sirens and Lights

If you or someone you love is in need of emergency assistance, you want help to arrive immediately. Did you know that there’s one simple thing that everyone can do to help firefighters, ambulances, and law enforcement officers provide emergency assistance as quickly as possible? Just Move Right for Sirens and Lights! Simple Rules: DO pull to the right and come to a complete stop. If you’re traveling on a high-speed road or if there is no room to stop, slow down as much as possible.

If you are in the left lane, DO pull into the right lane as traffic in the lane to your right moves over.

When an emergency vehicle approaches you from behind while you are stopped at an intersection, DO stay where you are unless you can pull to the right.

DO NOT move to the left – ever.

DO NOT race ahead to make the green light or turn before the emergency vehicle gets there.

DO NOT disregards the presence of the emergency vehicle by continuing to drive.

10 Ways to Exercise Helps Protect your Heart

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. While there are some risk factors for heart disease that we can’t control, such as age, gender and family history, there are a number of things we can do to reduce our risk for heart disease. Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do to keep your heart healthy. EXERCISE LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE Did you know that your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day? An optimal blood pressure for an adult is at or below 120/80 mm Hg. When blood pressure remains elevated for extended periods of time, it can damage blood vessels throughout the body, increasing your risk for heart attack and other life-threatening health conditions. Several studies have shown that exercise can help to lower blood pressure in mildly to moderately hypertensive individuals. Furthermore, exercise can help people with normal blood pressure to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. EXERCISE CAN HELP TO LOWER “BAD CHOLESTEROL” Cholesterol is a compound made by the liver that is needed for several functions in the body, including digestion and the production of vitamin D and several hormones. Certain people are genetically predisposed to having high cholesterol, but sedentary lifestyle combined with consuming too much saturated fat is often the cause of high cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), which is sometimes referred to as “bad cholesterol,” can cause blood vessels leading to the heart to become hardened and clogged. Exercise combined with a heart-healthy diet can help to lower LDL in the body.

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EXERCISE CAN BOOST “GOOD CHOLESTEROL” High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol, carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to the liver so that it can be removed. Having higher levels of HDL in the blood lowers your risk for heart disease. Both aerobic exercise and resistance training have been shown to increase HDL and improve overall blood lipid levels. EXERCISE STRENGTHENS THE HEART MUSCLE

You probably already know that exercise strengthens all of the muscles utilized in human movement, but did you know that exercise can make your heart muscle stronger, too? The heart is made up of four chambers: the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles. The left ventricle has the important job of pumping freshly oxygenated blood out of the heart and into the rest of the body for use. Regular exercise causes a small increase in the size of the left ventricle, making it easier for the heart to do its job of supplying oxygenated blood to all of the organs, muscles and systems of the body.

EXERCISE CAN HELP YOU TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT

Both aerobic and resistance exercise can help you to maintain a healthy weight. Aerobic exercise helps create an energy deficit, while resistance exercise improves lean muscle mass and body composition. This is important because excess weight, particularly in the abdominal region, can put a strain on the heart.

EXERCISE IMPROVES THE BODY’S ABILITY TO USE OXYGEN The body’s ability to consume and use oxygen, known as VO2 max, is a direct marker of aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness is associated with a decreased risk for heart disease. In this case, however, all exercise is not created equal. Higher-intensity exercise seems to have a greater impact on VO2 max.

EXERCISE IMPROVES THE FUNCTION OF THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating work and rest in many of the internal organs of the body. The sympathetic branch of the ANS is our “fight or flight” system. It is upregulated when we are physically or emotionally stressed. This branch of the ANS is necessary, but it is not ideal for the body to stay in this “on” state for extended periods of time. The parasympathetic branch of the ANS is responsible for helping the body to “pump the breaks” or slow down during times of rest. The outcome is a reduction in heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate. Regular exercise has been shown to improve heart-rate variability and increase parasympathetic stimulation.

EXERCISE REDUCES YOUR RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce insulin is impaired. This results in elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Long-term elevated blood glucose levels can wreak havoc on major systems and organs in the body, including the heart and cardiovascular system. Individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, and diabetes can exacerbate preexisting heart conditions. Exercise can help the body to manage both insulin and glucose more efficiently, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

EXERCISE CAN HELP YOU TO FEEL HAPPIER Not only does exercise help to improve the physical heart, exercise can help to improve the emotional heart, too! That’s because exercise boosts endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good hormones. Endorphins reduce feelings of pain and increase feelings of euphoria and pleasure.

EXERCISE LOWERS STRESS

Small amounts of stress are usually harmless and can sometimes even improve performance and motivation. However, sustained levels of stress can lead to chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other conditions that can adversely affect the heart. Exercise has been shown to reduce stress by improving both mood and self-confidence, making daily hassles and challenges seem more manageable.

Source: www.acefitness.org

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EmployeeHighlightsFirefighter Jacob Covey

I began working for Clackamas Fire District #1 in January 2017 and graduated from the Firefighter Recruit Academy 17-01 in March. I am very excited to be here and to work with all the members of Clackamas Fire District #1. I am a Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic. I am currently assigned to the John Adams Station 15 in Oregon City. I will spend the next five months at Station 15 working on various firefighting and medical skills. I started volunteering for the department in my home town when I was in high school. I quickly realized that this was something I wanted to do as a career.

After graduating from high school, I moved to Salem and attended Chemeketa’s Fire and Paramedic program. I volunteered for several agencies to gain experience need-ed to obtain a full-time position. My wife and I have been married for almost a year now and currently live in Albany. My wife, Emily, is a kindergarten teacher in the Dal-las area. We have a two-year-old german shepherd. My identical twin brother and I are the youngest of five boys. My brother, Joe, lives in Albany and my three older brothers and parents still live in the Arlington area. I started volunteering with Region 3 K9 Search and Rescue two years ago with my dog, Shadow. I have had to take a leave to focus on being a probationary firefighter. When I start back up, Shadow will be trained as a trail scent SAR K9. On my time off, I enjoy any activity that is outdoors. Snowboarding and wakeboarding are two things I love most. I also enjoy any time I can get to spend in the garage working on various projects. An interesting fact about myself that other may not know about me is that my brother, Joe, is my identical twin and he works for Gresham Fire. We both attended Chemeketa’s Fire and Paramedic program at the same. I am the better looking and more intelligent twin.

Firefighter James Faiman

I began working for Clackamas Fire District #1 in January 2017. I spent the first eight weeks in our Recruit Academy 17-01 and I’m now putting those skills to use. I feel very fortunate to be hired by such an incredible fire district. I recently graduated from the academy and am currently assigned to the Town Center Fire Station 1. I wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. I’ve always enjoyed helping people and giving back. It’s a great job with great people, doing great things. I got my fire suppression and paramedic associate degree at Chemeketa in Salem.

Prior to being hired here at Clackamas Fire, I worked as a paramedic for Falck Ambulance Service in Salem, OR. I also was a volunteer firefighter with Woodburn Fire. I have been married to my wife, Amy, for two years and we’ve had our beagle, Hank, for about five years. We have our first child due in July and it’s a boy! I’m a member of the NW Steelheaders. I enjoy getting out and teaching young kids to fish, learn new fishing techniques, take part in trash cleanup projects, participate in hatchery volunteer programs, and more. I have enough hobbies to fill this page, but never enough time to get out and do them. I’ll list a few though: hunting, fishing, snowboarding, dirt bike riding, boating, wakeboarding, guitar playing, backpacking…The list goes on but to sum it up, anything outdoors. I buy old boats and fix them up, use them for a few months, then sell them to fund another boat project. This is really more of an addiction that I wish I could quit…haha.

Firefighter Graham Heard

I began working for Clackamas Fire District #1 on January 23, 2017. My current rank at Clackamas Fire is Probationary Firefighter (PFF). I wanted to work in the fire service because my parents taught me while I was growing up “the greatest gift is to give and not receive.” With the fire service, it’s a very gratifying job giving back to the community and helping others. I’ve always had a close relationship with my family. My parents and brother have always been very supportive and motivating to me. My mother, Sonja, works as a nurse; my father, Barry, is an iron worker; and my brother, Devan, works as a firefighter paramedic at New Lenox Fire District in Illinois.

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I love being in the outdoors and like to be involved in as many activities as possible. I like to surf, rock climb, snowboard, mountain bike, ride motorcycles, hiking, swimming, and play soccer. An interesting fact about myself that others may not know is that I’ve been behind the wheel of the Dolorean from Back to the Future. Firefighter Randy Powers I began working at Clackamas Fire District #1 on January 23, 2017 and am a graduate of the most recent Academy 17-01. I served as a volunteer firefighter with Clackamas Fire for two years prior to being hired. I’m currently a probationary firefighter at the Lake Road Fire Station 4. As a probationary firefighter, I’m always learning and soaking up as much knowledge as I can from other firefighters. It’s exciting to be learning so much and apply them when responding on calls. My father had a large part in why I’m interested in the fire service. He is a fire protection specialist for a semiconductor company and interacted with firefighters regularly. He would always come home and speak highly of the profession. My senior year in high school, I was accepted into the Vancouver Fire Cadet program where I learned about the fundamentals about firefighting. A few years later, I began volunteering as a firefighter and loved every aspect of the fire service. I take pride in being able to serve my community and helping those in the time of an emergency. To me, it’s the ultimate calling. I’m excited to be working in an area I consider home, especially with Clackamas Fire. I was raised in the Portland area, and now the only one out of my family that resides in Oregon. My parents moved to New York for my father’s job working with a semiconductor company. I have never been to New York before, so I’m excited to visit him in the future. I have one sibling and he lives in Boise, Idaho. My girlfriend and I have been together for four years and live in Milwaukie with two Australian shepherds. My two dogs Bodhi and Ellie require a lot of attention and a constant need to play fetch, which I enjoy doing every morning. I recently graduated from Portland Community College with my associate degree in fire protection. I plan on pursuing my bachelor’s degree in the future for fire administration at Eastern Oregon University. On my days off, I enjoy spending time with friends and doing outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and paddle boarding. Most recently, I began kayaking and really look forward to taking advantage of the sunshine this summer by spending it on the water when I can. An interesting fact about myself that others may not know about me is that I served in the U.S. Coast Guard for five years as a Damage Controlman. I was primarily stations in Astoria, Oregon at the Coast Guard Air Station specializing in aircraft firefighting.

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Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Volunteer

On March 4, 2017, Clackamas Fire Volunteer Rustam Abbasov was recognized by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office at their annual awards banquet. Last fall, on November 1, 2016, a man having a mental health episode viciously attacked a Happy Valley Library employee. The employee was having trouble with the suspect, a Happy Valley Library patron. The suspect had accused the library employee of “talking about him behind his back” earlier. According to the Sheriff’s Office, there were no grounds for the accusation. Later that evening, the suspect walked up to the employee and started punching him repeatedly in the neck and head with a closed fist. The library employee, now on the floor in a fetal position, was punched about 10 times. The employee yelled for someone to call 911. The suspect then began threatening other patrons with violence. Citizen, John Kihlstrum, was in the library. He heard the noise, looked up, and saw the attack. Along with others, he pulled the suspect off the employee. Volunteer Rustam Abbasov went to help the library employee, and then saw the suspect going after other patrons.

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The suspect refused to calm down. Citizens John Kilhstrum and Paul Fortner, and Volunteer Rustam Abbasov jumped into action. They helped restrain the suspect until law enforcement arrived to make the arrest. This attack could have been much worse if it weren’t for the bravery of these three men. They didn’t hesitate. They immediately jumped into action to protect the library employee and patrons. Sheriff Craig Roberts presented Kihlstrum, Forner, and Abbasov with the Public Service Award for their heroism, acts of bravery, and thanks! Great job, Volunteer Rustam Abbasov!

Citizen John Kilstrum (middle) and Clackamas Fire Volunteer Rustam Abbasov (right) accepting their Public Service Award from Sheriff Craig Roberts (left).

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CommunityOutreachStation 16 Architects Provide Updates at GMOC Meeting

On April 4, 2017, Clackamas Fire hosted the Good Morning Oregon City (GMOC) Chamber meeting at our South End Fire Station 17. There were about 70 chamber members in attendance for the morning event where area businesses have an opportunity to network and get to know the community. Clackamas Fire invited our architects from Hennebery Eddy who we hired to design the new Hilltop Fire Station 16 in Oregon City to give a presentation. Hennebery Eddy Architects, Jon McGrew and Camilla Cok, provided several image boards with the new fire station building designs as well as a physical model of the station. The new Station 16 will replace the existing 1970s facility on the same site. Currently, in the design phase, the new Station 16 will house up to eight firefighters and a battalion chief, and will include a larger apparatus bay to house a new ladder truck. The 12,000-square-foot facility will also support Fire District training activities. The new Station 16 will be an efficient, flexible space that facilitates fast emergency response times and is

adaptable to evolving firefighting protocols, staffing needs and technologies. The project is enrolled in the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Path to Net Zero program, incorporating energy-efficient envelope design, passive cooling, daylight harvesting and photovoltaic renewable energy, making the facility more energy resilient.

Pictured above: The design for the new Hilltop Station 16 in Oregon City from Hennebery Eddy Architects.

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“The Fire District is excited to be working with Hennebery Eddy Architects to design and construct our newest community fire station,” said Chief Charlton. “This station is critically important to serving Oregon City and will provide highly trained firefighters and paramedics to answer the community’s calls for help when they call 911.” The complete construction of the facility, including the demolition and removal of the old building, is on track for the summer of 2018.

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Hennebery Eddy Architect Jon McGrew presenting the image boards and an update on the new Station 16.

Crew from Truck 2 Visits Linwood Elementary The crew: Lt. Mike Shearer, AO Todd Gago, FF Alan Kaiser, and FF Ben Stevenson from Station 2 made a visit to Linwood Elementary’s preschool for storytime. The preschoolers enjoyed their visit and the parents really appreciated the fire safety information they shared. The Instruction Coach from Linwood , Donna Butuso, thanked the crew and shared that it was a great visit.

Pictured left, from left to right: FF Ben Stevenson, Lt. Mike Shearer, AO Todd Gago, and FF Alan Kaiser.

Clackamas Fire Team Takes the Challenge

On March 12, 2017, Clackamas Fire participated in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle, Washington. At 788 feet of vertical elevation, one climbs 69 floors of stairs and 1,356 steps to reach the highly acclaimed observation deck overlooking the city. This year, Clackamas Fire had a team of 12 made up of career and volunteer firefighters and a fire investigator. The Scott Firefighter Stairclimb supports the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, raising money through sponsorships, individual and department fundraising, and entry fees. The team sought the support of the community with several fundraisers at The Ram Restaurant on Feb. 24 and Valley Growlers on March 12. The fundraiser from The Ram raised $2,300 and the fundraiser from Valley Growlers raised $1,000. The total raised for the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb that will go to-wards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was $9,745. Great job Clackamas Fire Team!

Clackamas Fire Team: Nikki Aden, Justin Colvin (Team Captain), Dave Doornink, Blake Gendvilas, Izak Hamilton, Matthew Job, Joe Kociemba, Sam Martin, Nicholas McEvoy, Trent Morgan, and Jeremy Neel.

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Whatisit?Written by Administrative Technician Patty Rooney FuelCloud is a cloud-based management system that was designed to revolutionize the way fuel tank owner’s track and control their tank usage within their own organization. It takes the unreliable task of pen-and-paper recording and stores the data automatically taking the Cardlock system to the cloud. The cloud-based software enables better inventory control, access to customizable reports by driver and vehicle, quantities, time and so much more, in real-time anytime, anywhere. Having accurate information when it comes to completing fuel taxes saves exorbitant amounts of time and money when you have all the information you need at a click of a button. Fuel tax refunds can even be generated on the FuelCloud website for both state and federal tax paid on fuels. Currently, Clackamas Fire District #1 has six fueling stations operating at Stations: 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, and 11. Right now they’ve only dispensing diesel fuel, but in the near future they plan to add unleaded fuel and, Station 14 to the operating system. The FuelCloud program is monitored in the Fleet Division by Administrative Technician Patty Rooney and Fleet Director Bill Bischoff. FuelCloud works with any iOS Apple—Android phone and/or tablet and its functionality is very easy to operate.

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Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation Donations to Help Children On Friday, April 14, 2017 the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation donated to the Children’s Center in Oregon City and Rowe Middle School’s Food for Success program. Clackamas Fire District #1’s Chief Fred Charlton and the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation President Don Trotter presented the first check for $5,000 to the Children’s Center, a non-profit child abuse intervention center that supports and medically assesses children in Clackamas County who are suspected victims of abuse or neglect.

The Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation “has been a critical partner in our intervention and prevention efforts for more than 12 years,” said Tom Soma, Children’s Center Executive Director. “The Foundation’s gifts – which now surpass $50,000 – have helped to ensure the prospect of healing for hundreds of children whose lives depend on it. On behalf of all these children, we are deeply grateful.” Children are referred to the Children’s Center by law enforcement agencies, child protective workers, parents, teachers, health care providers and others concerned for their welfare. Every day, the Children’s Center faces a reality that most people prefer to avoid. “To victims,” says Soma, “The Children’s Center offers comfort, care, and hope. To the community, we convey confidence that this serious challenge won’t be ignored.”

Photo above: Chief Charlton (left) and Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation President Don Trotter (right) present a check for $5,000 to Tom Soma, executive director of the Children’s Center, which supports and medically assesses children in Clackamas County who are suspected victims of abuse or neglect.

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ClackamasEmergencyServicesFoundation(cont.)Chief Charlton and Foundation President Trotter presented the second check for $4,000 to Rowe Middle School’s Food for Success program. The program began in 2011 by Evan King, the school’s social worker, which provides free, nutritious snacks to more than 600 students each school day afternoon. With no extra money in the school budget, King reached out for help from area organizations and churches. The program’s mission is to eliminate hunger during the school-day, and through “partnerships like these that we can make sure that our students have what they need to succeed every school day,” said Greg Harris, Principal of Rowe Middle School.

Photo above: Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation President Don Trotter (left), Rowe Middle School Social Worker Evan King, student Ari Oliver, student Braedyn Church, and Chief Fred Charlton (right) present a check for $4,000 to the Food for Success program. The Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation consists of emergency service agencies within Clackamas County and provides assistance to people who’ve been affected by disaster, tragedy, injury or other adversities. “It is an honor to be able to support these two programs that are focusing on the wellbeing of children within our community,” said Chief Fred Charlton. To learn more about the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation and or to make a donation, please visit Clackamas Fire’s website at http://www.clackamasfire.com/emergency-services-foundation/. For more information or to learn ways that you can donate to the Children’s Center, contact Ronecca Norvell, Development Director at 503-655-7725 or [email protected]. To learn more about the Food for Success program or to donate food, money or school supplies, contact Evan King, Social Worker at North Clackamas School District’s Rowe Middle School at 503-353-5741 or [email protected].

Third Annual SHRED Event SATURDAY, MAY 20 JOIN US...to help prevent identity theft!

WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017 TIME: 10:00 AM—2:00 PM

LOCATION: Town Center Station 1 11300 SE Fuller Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97222

Just bring up to three bankers boxes of documents and watch as the onsite truck pulverizes them. Bring any

electronics for recycling as well. You will also receive a comprehensive Fraud and Identity Theft Kit (how to

prevent it, not how to do it) from the Federal Trade Commission, all compliments of Duell Wealth Preservation.

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Mandatory Boater Education Class: About Boating Safety (U.S. Coast Guard)

Saturday, May 27, 2017 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Mt. Scott Fire Station 5 Community Room 9339 SE Causey Ave, Happy Valley

Cost: $20 per person - discounts for groups and families

Advanced registration required, please contact:

Jack Tanz (503) 794-1072

[email protected]

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March 2017 Date: 3/2/2017 8:11:47 PM Address: 15877 Se 98th Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire Fire Area of Origin: Other Fire Cause: Intentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $0 Investigator Narrative: Small trash fire next to Pro Build. Witness stated that he saw small flames near brush. There was no ignition source identified. Date: 3/4/2017 3:16:44 AM Address: 3430 SE Harrison St. Milwaukie, OR 97222 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons Fire Cause: Intentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $27,000 Investigator Narrative: The occupant used two AA batteries and a gum wrapper to start a fire. The smoke detector alerted the occupants and everyone escaped unharmed.

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Date: 3/9/2017 1:08:47 AM Address: 29233 SE 224 Hwy. Eagle Creek, OR 97022 Investigator(s): Liljefelt Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area; garage, carport Fire Cause: Unintentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $103,5000 Investigator Narrative: The hay barn fire burned for over a week. The tremendous load of hay and firewood caused the fire to spread quickly throughout the building. This fire was most likely caused by the auxiliary power cables on the left side of the 2007 Chevrolet K3500 truck. It is unknown if the cables failed or if there was combustible hay and or plastic under the truck that ignited due to heat from the cable. Date: 3/11/2017 7:53:15 PM Address: 17TH St. and Main St. Oregon City, OR 97045 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: Passenger vehicle fire Fire Area of Origin: Outside area, other Fire Cause: Intentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $10,000 Investigator Narrative: A passerby noticed a small fire coming from a backhoe. The cause of the fire is a piloted ignition source that came into contact with the plastic fender of the backhoe. The Union Pacific Railroad has jurisdiction and will complete the investigation. Date: 3/11/2017 9:31:35 PM Address: 4417 SE River Dr. Milwaukie, OR 97267 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge Fire Cause: Unintentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $7,000 Investigator Narrative: The floor sander caught on fire after being used, most likely due to an electrical issue or improper cleaning. Date: 3/18/2017 1:40:26 AM Address: 1127 Josephine St. Oregon City, OR 97045 Investigator(s): Liljefelt Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area; garage, carport Fire Cause: Failure of equipment or heat source Estimated Dollar Loss: $25,000 Investigator Narrative: The fire was in a detached garage that shared wiring with the main house. The cause of the fire was most likely electrical wiring in the garage wall. Date: 3/21/2017 7:58:43 PM Address: 12451 SE Fuller Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97222 Investigator(s): Olson Type of Fire: Building Fire Fire Area of Origin: Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area Fire Cause: Unintentional Estimated Dollar Loss: $330,000 Investigator Narrative: The cause of the fire was a gas caddy retrofitted with a pressurized CO2 canister. The dispenser hose was accidentally disconnected, and gasoline vapors traveled upwards into the pilot light of the overhead building furnace.

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Clackamas Fire District #1 Apparatus Summary Reports by Apparatus

Station March 2017 (Including Mutual Aid Given)

Beavercreek/Clarkes Area

Station 10 – Beavercreek Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 10 Apparatus 55

Station 13 – Clarkes Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 13 Apparatus 8

City of Milwaukie Area

Station 1 – Town Center Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 1 Apparatus 234

Station 2 – Milwaukie Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 2 Apparatus 187

Station 3 – Oak Grove Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 3 Apparatus 454

Station 4 – Lake Road Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 4 Apparatus 195

Number of Medical Aid Calls 24 Number of Fires 9 Other 22






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City of Happy Valley Area

Station 5 – Mt. Scott Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 5 Apparatus 170

Station 6 – Happy Valley Fire Station

Total Number of Responses for Station 6 Apparatus 111

City of Happy Valley/City of Damascus Area

Station 8 – Clackamas Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 8 Apparatus 132

Logan/Redland Area

Station 11 – Redland Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 11 Apparatus 29

Station 12 – Logan Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 12 Apparatus 4

City of Oregon City Area

Station 9 – Holcomb Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 9 Apparatus 93








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Station 16 – Hilltop Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 16 Apparatus 282

Station 17 – South End Station Total Number of Responses for Station 17 Apparatus 84

Boring/Damascus Area

Station 7 – Pleasant Valley Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 7 Apparatus 52

Station 14 – Boring Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 14 Apparatus 97

Station 18 – Eagle Creek Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 18 Apparatus 24

Station 19 – Damascus Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 19 Apparatus 57

Station 15 – John Adams Fire Station Total Number of Responses for Station 15 Apparatus 146









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District-Wide 2016 2017 % Increase

Total apparatus responses in March

Total apparatus responses January – March 6872 7789 13.34%

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