Prince George's Fire/EMS Department Safety Mission
PG Fire/EMS Department Safety Vision
"To see a change in the attitudes and behaviors of Fire/EMS personnel, such that they start consciously thinking about safer ways to perform their duties. – improved "Safety Culture”
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OPERATIONS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Presented by
Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
This presentation will provide a pictorial review of emergency vehicle accidents
and their causative factors. Subjects covered include DUI, railroad safety, response policies, intersection safety, rural apparatus driving, leadership and maintenance. As we review the anatomy of a rollover accident we will discuss tactics to consider when the apparatus leaves the roadway on a curve and successful ways in which to recover.
WHEN: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 0830 – 1600 HOURS Lunch 1200-1300 on Your Own
WHERE: MFRI – COLLEGE PARK , MAIN AUDITORIUM
REGISTRATION: First 100 Registrants – E-Mail-Name, ID, Company Name to: seminar@bv9fd.com
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Safety Division Chief Stefan Gansert Receives Prince George's County "Firefighter of the Year Award"
On March 27, 2011, Stefan C. Gansert was appointed as the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department’s first Volunteer Safety Division Chief. The position was established to oversee the administration and operation of the Volunteer Safety Officer Program. Volunteer Safety Division Chief Gansert has worked closely with the Risk Management and Safety Office, under the Support Services Command, to bring together a group of dedicated volunteer safety officers. Read More
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Congratulation
to Our Safety Administrative Assistant
Leslie Garrett Eggleston, Newly Elected "At Large Fire Commissioner" With the Department's Fire Commission
As a life long resident of Prince George's County, Leslie Garrett Eggleston joined Boulevard Height Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department in July and currently holds the position of President and Board Chairwoman. Leslie has held various positions within the Boulevard Height Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department including Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Rescue Captain, as well as, Rescue Lieutenant. On February 2, 2012, Leslie was elected to the position of Fire Commissioner At-Large with the Prince George's County Fire Commission. In this capacity, Leslie will assist other fire commissioners with serving their districts and implementing a community outreach program.
_______________________________________________________________NFFF - "Chicago Fire Department - Everyone Goes Home"
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has released a video that should be watched by every member of the Fire/EMS Department and their family. This video, about 40 minutes in duration, will reinforce everything you learned at the Training Academy.
Do you still practice what you learned???
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To conduct a parking brake check on the Freightliner ambulances:
1.) Ensure parking brake is applied.
2.) Place the wheel chock 6-8 inches in front of the tire, and clear the area in front of vehicle.
3.) Place the vehicle in drive.
4.) Remove foot from brake pedal and GENTLY tap on the accelerator (no more than 300 rpms, as this may cause damage to the drive train).
5.) The unit should not move.
If there is movement when conducting the above test, the unit should be placed out of service and Apparatus Maintenance contacted. In addition, if there is suspicion of brake failure of any type, during normal operations, place the unit out of service and chock the wheels on both sides until thoroughly inspected by a mechanic. Read the full Safety Bulletin Here
George's County Fire/EMS Department New Portable Radio Distribution Schedule
Week of October 2, 2011:
Monday- Final preparation and verification of week end training
Tuesday Stations 24, 47, 21
Wednesday Stations 42, 32, 27
Thursday Stations 29, 26, 17
Friday Stations 23, 20, 45
Week of October 9, 2011:
Monday-Holiday
Tuesday Stations 36, 40, 25
Wednesday Stations 6, 8, 5
Thursday Stations 37, 46, 33
Friday Stations 38, 16, 43
Week of October 16, 2011:
Monday Stations 39, 19 and make up apparatus from first two weeks
Tuesday Stations 49, 10, 31
Wednesday Stations 41, 11, 12
Thursday Stations 14, 55, 34
Friday Stations 44, 1, 9
Week of October 23, 2011:
Monday Stations 30, 7, 35
Tuesday Stations 48, 28, 13
Wednesday Station 18 and make up apparatus from last two weeks