Friday, June 29, 2012
Here's a peek behind the scenes of a special group of volunteers, who wait to care for Eureka Fire Protection District firefighters as they take breaks and after they are done fighting fires.
When Eureka Fire Protection District firefighters are done fighting fires, the work of a dedicated group of volunteers and district personnel just begins. As evidenced during Thursday afternoon's brush fire along Highway OO near the Wildwood/Pacific border, REHAB team members take their roles of reinvigorating, supporting and checking the vital signs of local firefighters very seriously. Local firefighters are supported by a novel group and initiative launched about 16 months ago, said Sheila Frost, the Eureka Fire Protection District inspector who organizes the group. She said they modeled the program after a few others they heard about in other states, and expanded it. "This is something unique to Eureka," Frost said. "Not that many …
Friday, April 8, 2011
Plus, 12 area fire districts receive life-saving, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighters test their skills in training sessions involving live flames.
Here's a roundup of what's topping news in the region. St. Louis County Police Say They'll Pursue 3-Pronged Plan to Combat Rise in Heroin Use: Local law enforcement are partnering with a federal agency and a support group to identify traffickers and help those addicted to the drug. Mehlville Fire District Receives Thermal Camera From Eagle Bank: For their 100 year anniversary, Eagle Bank is donating 12 thermal imaging cameras to area fire departments. Affton Firefighters Train in Compliance Burn: Along with two other fire departments, Affton firefighters practiced a number of scenarios with a live flame. Girl Scouts Celebrate April With Service Projects: The Book Baskets Project and April Showers community service project highlight the…
Monday, April 4, 2011
Professional Firefighters of Local 2665 Monarch Shop members are upset over campaign materials that allegedly indicate they donated $15,000 to this year's election when they say they did not donate at all. Targeted candidate says he is aghast.
A direct mail piece that firefighters allege was distributed Friday by Monarch Fire Protection board candidate Richard Gans as a "voter alert" initiated a flurry of response by the firefighters' union this weekend. A sample of the piece, provided by a union representative, accompanies this article. The card indicates that Gans' election opponent, Steven Swyers, of Wildwood, hid a $15,000 campaign contribution from the firefighters' union. The card also states it was paid for "by the committee to elect Rick Gans campaign, Mark Rothstein treasurer." Chris Gelven, shop steward of Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri IAFF Local 2665 Monarch Shop, said the union had to respond to what they called misleading and inaccurate details …
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Extra efforts made by firefighters during recent, rough winter weather happen seamlessly.
Firefighting is a hard enough job. When snow and ice are added to the task, the job takes a turn for the worse. However, local firefighters remained determined to battle through the challenges over the past couple of weeks of different winter weather by altering their preparation methods. This month's series of snowstorms had first responders literally 'on their toes' in more ways than one. Monarch Fire District Assistant Chief Les Crews said it helps to be proactive and not reactive. The Monarch Fire District covers several northwestern portions of Wildwood, which reflects quite a bit of rugged geography. "February's was the first major snowstorm that we, as a department, took an aggressive approach toward. Monarch joined forces with …
Monday, December 13, 2010
Photo and video opportunities with Santa are available Dec. 14. See list of approximate times.
Wildwood families can get a personal visit with Santa Claus and the firefighters/paramedics of the Monarch Fire Protection District on Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Andrew Stecko, Monarch firefighter and shop steward, said this is the third year that Monarch team members have volunteered their time traveling through the district's neighborhoods to personally visit with families. The times listed are approximate. Firefighters said the times may vary, depending on the number of participants at each "Santa stop." "Parents and children will know when Santa is near because they will hear the sirens," said Chris Gleven, Monarch firefighter and shop steward. SANTA'S ROUTE ON DEC. 14 5 p.m.: First stop at Chesterfield Estates subdivision. …
Debra Pinson
12:49 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
Love this whole idea! Great work!!!! more ›