OCR Text |
Show HILLTOP TIMES FIRE department also responds to emergency stand-bys, or abnormal operations that may result in a ground emergency. "We are currently using equipment that is on the cutting-edge of firefighting technology," Maruquin said. Some equipment includes the Oshkosh Stryker and E-One P-23 aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle with mounted forward looking infrared cameras; traversing and extendable nozzle booms; dual-agent hydro-chemical nozzles; aqueous film-forming foam nozzles mounted on handlines; handheld thermal imaging cameras; and advanced master-stream devices. The fiightline fire station is appropriately placed to meet Air Force directed response times for aircraft emergencies. The first responding vehicle can reach any point on the runway within three minutes and all other vehicles arrive at intervals not exceeding 30 seconds. The department also operates structural fire vehicles and apparatus from three fire stations. The Headquarters Fire Station houses two structural fire apparatus or fire engines, and an aerial apparatus, or ladder truck. The other two stations — Fire Station 2, located near the West Gate, houses one engine, and Fire Station 3, located at the Little Mountain Test Annex, also houses an engine. Each engine is equipped to control and extinguish fires, perform rescue of victims and emergency medical care. Each engine carries a staff of four firefighters capable of controlling a single-room fire, extinguishing a vehicle fire and performing basic emergency medical treatment. "The most likely emergency we are equipped to handle are what we call the 'smells and bells," From page 9 experience and knowledge at an emergency scene." Emergency response capability The Hill AFB Fire Department is specifically staffed with specialized personnel, equipment, and extensively trained to respond to aircraft, structural and facility emergencies including emergency medical situations and hazardous materials incidents. "I would say our most important capability is our ability to provide exceptional service in the area of aircraft rescue fire fighting," said Dustin Maruquin, Hill AFB Fire Department apparatus driver/operator. "Aircraft rescue fire fighting is our number one priority. As far as fire protection goes, that really is, in a nutshell, why we are even here." The base's headquarters fire station located just off the fiightline is the primary aircraft rescue fire fighting fire station. The department is specially equipped for the aircraft assigned to Hill. Under normal conditions the department responds three specialized aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles with six firefighters and 6,300 gallons of water; two structural engines with eight firefighters; a rescue vehicle with three firefighters and a command unit for incident command. Firefighters are experts on Hill's assigned aircraft and knowledgeable of all aircraft in the Department of Defense inventory. The three main types of aircraft emergencies are: in-flight, ground and standby. Any on-board emergency situation involving a flying aircraft and aircrew is an in-flight emergency; a ground emergency is initiated while the aircraft is on the ground; and the fire 111 CE n said Jeffrey Herriott, Hill AFB Battalion Chief, on responding to structural emergencies. "Still with all the tools, gadgets and detectors we have on board, really it's our people and not the equipment that gives us the ability to address most any hazardous situation. Harnessing our people's abilities through patience and simple trust is the key to meeting this demand." Engines respond to all fires, fire alarms, fire detection and suppression system trouble calls, as well as carbon monoxide alarms. An engine will respond to and arrive on scene of a structural emergency within seven minutes of notification. `TIMES ers will arrive on scene within seven minutes of notification. Hazardous materials Hill Air Force Base routinely stores and uses hazardous materials. To deal with potential spills, the fire department maintains an aggressive hazardous materials incident response capability. Equipment required to deal with most known hazardous chemicals is stored in response trailers staged around the base. Firefighters are certified to the technician level enabling spill mitigation actions. In other words, firefighters are capable of controlling a spill, rescuing victims and stopping the spill. Once stopped, hazardous materials incidents are then cleaned up by certified contractors. Emergency medical technicians Emergency medical response is evolving into a core fire department responsibility. All fire vehicles are equipped with the basic medical equipment required for patient care. The ladder truck and a specialized rescue vehicle are equipped for advanced life support. The fire department deploys certified emergency medical technicians on the rescue vehicle at the Headquarters Fire Station and the engines assigned to Fire Station 2 and Fire Station 3. Medical care, above the EMT level, is provided by mutual aid via Davis and Weber County agencies. "Our relationship with Davis County Sheriff Paramedics is close and professional," said Paul Bond, Hill AFB EMT. "Our familiarity with each deputy eases communication and ensures seamless patient care, transfer and transport. Ultimately, we improve patient survivability" The Hill Fire Department provides initial case, triage and incident command at all medical emergencies. Medical respond- 13 April 21, 2011 • Sweet Jayne§ • mil-spouse boutique Safety is paramount Whatever the emergency, safety is an essential part of the fire protection mission. Providing emergency response without becoming a victim of the emergency is vital. Fire departments now employ dedicated safety officers at all significant emergencies. "The safety officer becomes that unlabeled, `quiet command' guy that puts eyes in the back of the head of the otherwise busy-blinded incident commander," Herriot said. "Although some would have you believe that it's a position that just anyone could fill, I would disagree. It takes a little bit of knowledge from each and every skill of our service. start to bring things back to normalcy. Firefighters often meet their customers on the worst day of their lives. Still the basic firefighter hasn't changed. "Selfless and service — amidst all the other fluff such as rank, certifications and degrees — these two things together account for everything we do as public safety professionals," Herriot said. "It's the reason that 93 percent of the American fire service is comprised of volunteer forces — common folk truly wanting to help out a stranger and expecting little in return. This service unto others before serving thyself makes a firefighter worth his or her weight in gold." The safety officer adds in the complexity of the entire developing incident and only after adding the ability to forecast unforeseen circumstances, allows everyone to go home safe at the end of the shift." Firefighter safety, fire prevention and new technology have vastly improved the reduction in the number of fires and aircraft crashes experienced since the summer of 1951. While the threat from fire has been reduced, emergency medical response is at an all time high. Hazardous materials have expanded a thousandfold and response to spills is common. When things go bad, firefighters minimize the damage and • ¯ •* Come support military spouses! Friday, April 22nd 70 am - 7 pm @ the Log Cabin on Hiii AFB carseat canopies, hand-painted glassware, Mary Kay, purses, iewelry, Tupperware, photography, eyebrow waxing, dog treats, Tastefully Simple, cakes, head bands & hair bows, and much more! www.sweetjaynesboulique.com You must have base access to attend. Utah's best Mexican Restaurant is now Open in Layton! entree OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 842 No. Main St., Layton, Utah 84041 801-544-4845 Sun-Thur. 10 am-9 pm " Fri-Sat 10 am - 10 pm Valid at Layton location only, will not be valid at any other location. ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS OF UTAH DR. TODD C. LISTON DR. MICHAEL W. BROADBENT DR. JASON G. CHANDLER NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY 801-779-0506 (LA YTON) 801-392-7176 (OGDEN) 801-299-8531 (BOUNTIFUL) Coming Soon to Pleasant View OUR BOARD CERTIFIED SURGEONS SPECIALIZE IN: ..4 40 • QUALITY ITEMS AFFORDABLY PRICED • Chairs from $800 Video Game $245" Sofa's from $60 00 Dining Sets w/chairs $200°° Entertainment Centers from $28 00 Picture Prints from $15 00 Iron Patio Set 5 pcs $250°° Lamps from $3 00 Book Cases from $4900 Dining tables from $125 00 ,A Refrigerators from $160" Antique Bedroom Set $29500 Recliners from $4500 Rocking Chairs from $60°° Coffee tables, End tables from $ap) Commercial Pool Table $346 5° Juke Box $39600 100 Golf balls $22 5° Washers from $135 0o Dryers from $135 0o l l -0Z -4 OE S1. 99 CHECK OUT THESE BARGAINS! i WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL " EXTRACTIONS " DENTAL IMPLANTS " BONE GRAFTING " SOFT TISSUE GRAFTING " FACIAL TRAUMA & RECONSTRUCTION " JAW SURGERY IN COMBINATION WITH ORTHODONTICS WE HAVE THREE LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR LAYTON OFFICE IS CONVENIENTLY CLOSE TO HILL AIR FORCE BASE! ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE " 2nd Street INSIDE THE STANDARDEXAMINER BUILDING :72 Second Street at 530 West 5 Blocks West of Wall Ave. Inside Standard-Examiner Building Ogden (Business Depot Ogden) • 801-625-4383 Hours Mon-Fri Noon-6pm Sat 10am-2pm WWW.OMSOFUTAH.COM Safe, pleasant, personal service • Using the latest technology |