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From the Chiefs Desks By: Chief James Trzaski & Assistant Chief Brian DeGeorge

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer. With the Carnival behind us and a typical lull indepartment activities, it is a perfect time to catch up on things. We have been busy behind thescenes scheduling appointments for physicals and getting equipment and apparatus updatedwith yearly inspections. SOP's are being reviewed and some updating will be taking place.Last month we asked what some of the inherent problems are that contribute to somemembers lack of involvement. In the Top Six answers were the phrase " No Consequences".We have interpreted that to mean whether you are active or not, the rewards are the same.

We have developed several spreadsheets to track member's progress throughout the year. Ourgoal, as officers, is to enable everyone to reach at least the minimum qualifications for theService Awards. We will schedule trainings, activities and present plenty of opportunities formembers to reach their goal, however we need members to take advantage of theseopportunities.

We realize that everyone has joined our department for different reasons and during differentstages of our life we have varied amounts of time that we can commit. However, our NumberOnepriority is to provide the best and most professional emergency services to ourcommunity. With this in mind , it is imperative that we stay focused and committed to ourmission statement and department core values. It is proven that your reaction to a situation isbased directly to your training and past experiences. So, we are asking our members to renewtheir commitment to training. We understand that our time is a most precious asset. Ourintent is to create meaningful training that is relevant to our department and enhancesmembers safety.

We also realize that our more Senior members can be a great influence to our newermembers. It is often said that " These new guys have no clue". Although we don't fully signonto those thoughts, to some extent that is a true statement. Do the new guys not have a clue"

or have they not been lead by their senior members? Yes ,the new generation may seem selfish,arrogant, unmotivated and perhaps even whiners but I believe this is mainly a misleadperception. The newer generation has been brought up with instant information at theirfinger tips and ask questions to why we do things....they challenge us! Now we must exceptthat challenge and impart our knowledge so they may become our future leaders. Thank youto everyone for the time you give and enjoy the rest of your summer!!

Jim and Brian

AUGUST2014

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Fire Calls = 10EMS Calls = 32

Congratulations ToShane Henion

Michael McGeeMatthew Rau

Matthew TestaniFor Successfully Completing

The Firefighter II Classat Wolcott Fire School

The Captains Corner By: Captain Howard LeeperHello All!Id like to say thank you to all who helped with Julys Training. I have heard all positiveresponses from members who attended.August Training ~ We will be playing in the water and working with the boat. Id like to haveEMS involved too. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!!

Beacon Hose will be hosting a Forcible Entry Class by the Valley Fire School. This will be agreat class to gain some tips. The Fire School is holding many classes and they are posted onthe board in the Meeting Room.Thank you for your support and hope to see you at training.

Stay Safe and Happy SummerBH-3

Farm Market Friday!!WHEN: Every Friday Until October

3:00pm and 6:00pmWHERE: The Parking Lot Between The

Firehouse And TorreirasLocal Venders Selling

Fresh Produce, Flowers, Baked Goods & More!!!

*Please Support Local Farming*

August 3rd-9th isNational Farmers Market Week!!

The Lieutenants Seat By: 1st Lieutenant Paul DeGeorge, Jr.Portable Water Extinguishers are effective tools during fire attack. Until the initial attackhoseline is in position to attack the fire, the portable pressurized water extinguisher, aka The

Can allows a firefighter to get close to a door where fire is extending out and close it,confining the fire to that area of the structure. The can is also useful when protecting amember conducting a search for victims by allowing the firefighter to access areas past the fireor protecting the escape route back to safety.TIP: The portable water fire extinguisher can be used in a multitude of situations and indifferent types of fires. It can be used on Class A and some Class B fires. If using on a Class Bfire, place a finger over the nozzle tip to produce a fine spray. The spray pattern is also usefulon other types of fires as well; this pattern achieves a cooling effect with better applications.Do NOT use on electrical fires. **Fire Rescue 1 News**

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K-Dogs!!!!!!!!Hungry?????

Looking for a quick delicious lunchat a great price??????

Stop by and see Chef Kristen TrzaskiBetween the Firehouse and Torreiras

Every Monday thru Friday..Sarah Permitting :)

From 11:00am to Sold OutHot Dogs, Chips, Soda, Water & Sweet Treats

Great Daily Specials TOOOOO!!!!!!!!

EMS WEEKEND CREWSAugust 2nd ~ 3rd Crew # 1August 9th ~ 10th Crew # 2August 16th ~ 17th Crew # 3August 23rd ~ 24th Crew #4

August 30th ~ 31st Crew # 5

Whats Up At BHC In August4th ~ Monthly Meeting

6th ~ Captain Trzaskis Retirement Party15th ~ Bridgewater Parade

16th ~ Winsted ParadeT.B.A. ~ EMS Training Meeting

22nd ~ Kent Parade23rd ~ Citizens Lobster/Steak Dinner27th ~ Department Officers Meeting

Special Thanks!!!BHC would like to thank

Ed Hanson of Hanson Farms, Beacon Valley RoadFor his most generous donation of

$500.00

Mr. Hanson presented Chief Trzaski with hisdonation on Friday, August 1st at theFarmers Market

MYSTERY PHOTO

For all of you Beacon FallsNatives old enough to

remember the Naugy NewsMystery PhotoHere is our version!!!!

While working for theNaugatuck News, Jeremy

Rodorigo would travel aroundtown taking photos and

challenging subscribers to nameand identify the location wherethe Mystery Photo was taken.

CAN YOU GUESS THENAME AND LOCATION OF

OURS??????

BHC BABY PICTUREOF THE MONTH

Who am I????? Can you guess??????

BHCS MONTHLY SAFETY TIP ~ PEDIATRIC HYPERTHERMIALOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!!!!!!!!!! HOT CARS CAN KILL!!!!!!!!!!

(Thanks to James Comeau for sharing this great slogan)

On average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trappedinside motor vehicles. Even the best of parents or caregivers can unknowingly leave a

sleeping baby in a car; and the end result can be injury or even death!!!!

Check out our website @ www.beaconhose.com for more on Summer Vehicle Safety!!

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environment from the effects of fire,medical emergencies and

hazardous conditions

August BirthdaysIan Speanburg ~ 10thKathleen Kelly ~ 13thPattie Crossley ~ 14thArthur Daigle ~ 18th

William Gavrish ~ 19thJonathan Fitzpatrick ~ 24th

Kenneth Ventresca ~ 26thJennifer Hemstreet ~ 27th

To Jeffrey and MicheleDAmico

August 19th