Smoky Lake 2016 Smoky Lake October Vilna 2016 Vilna October Waskatenau 2016 Waskatenau October

Fires 14 Fires 2 Fires 27 Fires 3 Fires 2 Fires 1

Medical Assists 25 Medical Assists 9 Medical Assists 22 Medical Assists 3 Medical Assists 6 Medical Assists 0

Motor Vehicle Collisions

24 Motor Vehicle Collisions

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions

20 Motor Vehicle Collisions

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions

9 Motor Vehicle Collisions

2

Fire Alarms 14 Fire Alarms 1 Fire Alarms 9 Fire Alarms 0 Fire Alarms 9 Fire Alarms 0

Other 4 Other 2 Other 4 Other 0 Other 1 Other 0

Total 81 Total 19 Total 82 Total 11 Total 27 Total 3

Vilna Fire Department Fire Meetings: November 8 and

November 22 @ 7:30 pm

Waskatenau Fire Department Fire Meeting: November 16 @

7:00 pm

Message From The Fire Chief

A Fire Ban has been issued for Smoky Lake County on May 28, 2015.

The fire ban prohibits all open fires including campfires, recreational fire

pits, burn barrels, fireworks and charcoal barbecues. All existing fire

permits are hereby suspended and any fires presently burning must be

extinguished. No new permits will be issued. Gas or propane fired

appliances for cooking purposes are permitted.

Thank You,

Scott Franchuk

Smoky Lake Fire Department Fire Meetings: November 14 and

November 28 @ 7:30 pm

Upcoming Training & Events:

November 3: Discovery with the Lawyers in regards to a Collision in 2013. November 7: Smoky Lake County Operational Budget. November 11: Wreath Presentation for Remembrance Day at the Smoky Lake Complex. November 15-17: Incident Command System (ICS) 300 in Smoky Lake. November 21-22: Alberta Emergency Management Agency Fall Summit in Edmonton.

Message From The Fire Chief

Smoky Lake County is replacing some of the Welcome to

Smoky Lake County signs this year as seen in the picture. We

have added the fire hazard to the sign in the top right hand

corner with low, moderate, high and fire ban. We have ordered 7

signs for next year and will be installed. We will be finishing the

rest of signs the following year.

Thank You,

Scott Franchuk NEW COUNTY SIGNS DISPLAY FIRE HAZARD LEVEL

Smoky Lake Fire Department

At October meetings and practices members trained on types of hose lays on the truck and how to deploy forward hose lay, reverse hose lay and cicso load hose lay for structure firefighting. The self-contained breathing apparatus packs were checked and batteries were replaced if needed. Members of the department also worked on operational budget as the Town of Smoky Lake and Smoky Lake County Councils started working on their 2017 budgets.

Unit 459 commercial vehicle inspection was completed and the annual pump test as well.

Unit 405 tank fill and tank supply ball valves were replaced and the primer for drafting water is seized and will be replaced once the new primer arrives.

Units 459 and 405 pumps were drained for winter operations.

6 members attended the Psychological First Aid – dealing with emergencies and disasters course. Vilna Fire Department

At October meetings and practices members cleaned the trucks and completed equipment checks and fill air bottles from the structure fire they attended. Members also started working on a draft 2017 budget to be submitted to the Smoky Lake County for review and to be incorporated into the operational fire department’s budget.

Unit 451 brakes and rotors were fixed and special thanks to the Smoky Lake County Shop for finding all the parts needed to fix Unit 451.

Annual pump tests were completed on Units 451 and 401 and drained for winter operations.

Unit 429 emergency lights and electrical breakers were fixed at the County Shop.

2 members attended the Psychological First Aid – Dealing with emergencies and disasters course. Waskatenau Fire Department

At October meeting and practice members checked and cleaned their bunker gear as well completed fire reports.

Unit 403 annual pump test was completed, cab air filters were changed and the door handle to the enclosed pump was fixed. Unit 403 pump was drained for winter operations.

Unit 462 was drained and will be stored at the County shop for winter. Smoky Lake County

2 members attended the Psychological First Aid – dealing with emergencies and disasters course.

Completed all fire reports, pictures and other information requirements for the Fire Investigator in regards to the 2 story house fire in the Vilna area.

Working on 2017 fire department budgets.

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The Government of Alberta's Office of the Fire Commissioner supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2016 (November 1-7th). Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and deadly. You can beat this silent killer by taking a few simple steps to keep your family step. Your first step is to install a carbon monoxide alarm. What is carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly.

CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and devices such as furnaces, fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable heaters and generators or vehicles. What to do if the CO alarm sounds

Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, as well as confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and death.

If your CO alarm sounds and you or other occupants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get everyone out of the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number from outside the building.

If your CO alarm sounds and no one is suffering from symptoms of CO poisoning, check to see if the battery needs replacing, or the alarm has reached its "end-of-life" before calling 9-1-1. How to prevent the build-up of CO in your home

Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected by professionals every year before cold weather sets in.

Ensure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, fireplace and other fuel-burning appliances are always be clear of snow and other debris.

Gas and charcoal barbeques must be used outside, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbeques inside garages, even if the garage doors are open.

Portable fuel-burning generators must be used outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from windows, doors, vents and other building openings.

Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are vented properly, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.

Open the flu for adequate ventilation before using a fireplace .

Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are open. Always remove a vehicle from the garage immediately after starting it. Testing and replacing CO alarms

Test CO alarms every month by pressing the test button.

Replace batteries every year. Replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions. Know the sound of the CO alarm

Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Test both alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds.

Know the difference between the CO alarm's low-battery warning, end-of-life warning and an emergency alarm – consult the CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions.