Smoke Detector Battery Exchange

The Wooster Firefighters Local 764 and the Wooster Division of Fire are pleased to announce our 10^th annual “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries” program on November 13^th, 2010.

Members of Firefighters Local 764 will be available to assist any City of Wooster resident with the exchange of their smoke detector batteries, insuring that the primary method of notification in the event of a residential fire is intact. The smoke detector’s batteries, replacement, and testing of the unit’s function will be provided free of charge.

Interested City residents may register by calling the Wooster Fire Division business line at 330-263-5266 and providing name, address, and number of smoke detectors to be serviced. Registration ends November 10^th at 5:00 pm.

We will be changing batteries on November 13^th between the hours of 9am-noon & 1pm-4pm.

Please assist us in keeping you safe by registering.

Extrication Training

The Wooster Division of Fire completed a training series on auto extrication last week, conducted by our officer corps, located to the rear of the City of Wooster Maintenance facility.

North End Garage, our city based partner in auto extrication/accident mitigation, provided the vehicles at no cost to the Department, facilitating this evolution.

Firefighters worked on multiple scenarios, including patient's pinned within and under vehicles. The scenarios challenged the participants to stabilize the vehicles, gain access for immediate patient care, and to remove the patient from the emergent situation.

Using a diverse array of tooling, inclusive of wood cribbing, hand tools, and hydraulic powered spreaders and cutters, the firefighters completed each scenario gaining valuable insight into modern day extrication techniques.
We are fortunate to have the support of our local community as we strive to forward the education and skills of the Wooster Division of Fire.

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2010 Retirement Dinner

Come one, come all...

It's time to gather your stories, bring an appetite, and come to honor Chuck Monagahan at the Wooster Firefighters 2010 Retirement Dinner.

Chuck retired in May, 2010 after almost 35 years of service.

We will gather at Station #1 on October 20th at 1730 hours.

Cost is 10 dollars at the door for all active member, free to all retirees.

Menu will be Steaks on the grill, salad, baked potato, and Troyer's pie for dessert.

Confined Space Rescue Training

The Wooster Division of Fire recently completed it's Confined Space Rescue Refresher classes for 2010.

Taught by Cleveland State University, with grant money supplied through the Ohio Department of Public Safety, this is an annual class that allows the Department to continue to meet the needs of local industry by qualifying as their OSHA designated intervention team.

To facilitate an expedient response in case of an emergency during training, the City of Wooster Administration building was utilized, conveniently located adjacent to Wooster Fire Station #1.

The scenario incorporated a worker who had fallen into an open pit with a low oxygen atmosphere during routine maintenance, injuring his leg.

The operation in progress, tripod, mechanical advantage system, and ventilation in place...
Rescuers in the confined space packaging the patient for extrication...

A big thanks goes out to Dave Ware and his crew, Jimmy and Ed, for teaching around the many calls in progress.

Celebrity Bartending for MDA

Wooster Firefighters Local 764
and
Buffalo Wild Wings

Are proud to host a celebrity Bartending Night featuring Wooster's Finest Firemen

Saturday, August 28, 2010
5-8 pm

To benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Location:

Buffalo Wild Wings
4122 Burbank Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691

Event will include: 15% of all food sales and all bar tips will go to MDA, 50/50 raffels, and much more!

Please join us for a night of fun to benefit Jerry's kids...

EDIT... The evening at BW's was a hoot, and we were able to raise $786.00 towards MDA's goal. Thanks so much for the folks that came out to support Local 764 and Buffalo Wild Wings for their generosity.

MDA Fill the Boot

Please join us in our campaign to fight MDA and help those in need by supporting the Wooster Firefighters this weekend at Buehlers Milltown and Lowes from 0800 - 1400.

The guys are available to share information about MDA, hand out coloring books and stickers for the kids, and have an engine on location for those interested in an informal tour of the apparatus.

Together, we can make a difference in a young person's life.

UPDATE: Thanks to a generous public and the time volunteered by Local 764, we were able to bring in $1376.00 for MDA...way to go!

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Annual Summer Picnic...

It's time for the annual summer picnic at Freedlander Park!

When - Friday August 13, 2010 from 1600 - 2000 (so we don't have to do tires!)
Where - Freedlander Chalet
Who - All Fire Department members, families and friends
What to bring - just your family, a dessert, swim trunks, and your smiling face

Retirees...please call in to the station, 330-263-5266 to RSVP

See Y'all there

Firehouse Run a burning success!

Mike Sherrick and the rest of Local 764 would like to thank all those that not only worked, but participated in the 2010 edition of the Firehouse Run.

The August morning dawned with clear blue skies and warm temps, perfect for riding the route through Southern Wayne/Holmes/Richland and Knox counties. Staging under a large American Flag raised 100' in the air with Ladder 138, the motorcyclists held a special place in the hearts of the children who were to ultimately benefit from their generosity.

The combined efforts 290 riders and close to 30 volunteers resulted in the donation of $6000.00 to be given to NOFF ACBC and Akron Childrens ACBC , for utilization within their burn camps and treatment centers.

Thank you all for your continued support for those less fortunate.

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