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Union Vale Fire Company ‘Pulls It’ Together UNION VALE - The Union Vale Fire Company is working in conjunction with our local chapter of the Eastern District Home Bureau’s Dutchess County Chapter, Real People, organizing a ‘Pull Tab’ campaign to collect as many pull tabs as possible for Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) in Albany, NY. Our first campaign will begin on October 27 and end December 31. We invite Union Vale residents and our neighbors to participate and help us collect as many tabs as possible! All tabs collected will be given to the Real People Chapter of DC Home Bureau who in turn will donate them to Ronald McDonald House in Albany. According to RMHC of the Capital Region’s website, it states they collect aluminum pull tabs which are recycled to raise funds for their mission. They suggest collecting tabs from soda, soup, pet food, and other canned goods such as tennis ball cans and anything else with a metal pull tab. RMHC works with a local recycler to redeem the tabs for money to support families with seriously ill or injured children. Supporters and friends of all ages can pull together to help children and families! What is a Pull Tab: A pull tab is the piece of metal that opens aluminum cans. Like the can, the pull tab can be recycled and redeemed for cash. It is a small yet valuable item! Why collect pull tabs: Collecting pull tabs make it easy to recycle and help RMHC of the Capital Region at the same time! You can collect pull tabs on your own at home, or collect them with a group at school, at work, or anywhere else you can think of! Thousands of dollars are raised each year when people Pull Together! If you wish to participate, visit our website UVFDNY.org for more information. Fun Facts! 1 pull tab = 1 inch 12 pull tabs = 1 foot 1,267 pull tabs = 1 pound 63,360 pull tabs = 1 mile 1,000,000 pull tabs = 790 pounds 1,578,044,160 pull tabs = 1 trip around the earth ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Letter to God Was the Driving Force Behind Construction of Firefighters Park Copyright Kathy Welsh, 2003 Editor’s Note: Jack Farmer passed away 3/17/2021 UNION VALE - In New York City, standing where the World Trade Towers once stood tall, and on a mission to obtain an artifact which would be the key element of a memorial to the victims of September 11, 2001, Jack Farmer noticed a small hand-built, wooden altar made by a child. The altar was adorned with flowers and a letter to God asking if He would bring her daddy home. “I have never gotten over that,” said Jack, who still gets emotional when he speaks about it. This little memorial to a missing father was the driving force behind Jack’s desire to not only begin, but fully construct Firefighters Park. “That’s why the effort was really put into this,” said Jack. Long-time Union Vale resident and volunteer firefighter, Jack Farmer, seemingly took on the job of a one-man committee orchestrating the creation and construction of Firefighters Park in Verbank. Jack was instrumental in delegating jobs to individuals and accepting a multitude of volunteer help in building the memorials - one for the victims of September 11, 2001 and the another memorial to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Union Vale Fire District. Fire Chief Dave Schmoke said, “Jack was the driving force behind this.” Back in the Spring of 2002, Jack stated he made inquiries to the fire department about the progression of the memorial. “I went to the president of the company and asked what was happening.” Jack discovered no one had come forward to chair a committee. “I said, ‘Give me a little time and I’ll see if I can get anything going.’ Bill DeSomma (president of the fire company) gave me the go-ahead.” Jack had envisioned two memorials on the site. “We wanted to honor those who lost their lives and also build another to reflect our heritage.” Jack stated that fellow firefighters Paul Granger and Dan Richards expressed an interest to help him. “The first meeting was at Dan Richards’ house,” said Jack. “We had drawn the basic design which included the ring.” (The ‘ring’ is a steel rim from an old steam locomotive which was ultimately donated by the Stroudsburg Railroad for the memorial). After the meeting, said Jack, “I went to see Ed Loedy (local architect) and told him what we were talking about.” The three had come up with a design, but needed a professional to fully illustrate the concept so they could approach the fire department with a final proposal. Ed Loedy accepted the project and presented the plans to Jack in record time. “In the interim I ran into Ed Jacoby,” said Jack. “We were chatting a little bit about what he could do. Ed suggested we write a letter to the City of New York and make a request for some sort of artifact from the 9-11 aftermath.” The request was written and Ed Jacoby faxed the letter to the appropriate people. Before he knew it, Jack Farmer received a phone call from Ed. “I got a call from Ed who said we were going to New York - can I get a truck.” Jack made a phone call to Willie Murphy, owner of William Murphy Excavating, and Willie donated one of his trucks. Jack said while he waited for the truck, “I flagged down Jimmy Coffin and said, ‘Bring your camera, we are going down to Ground Zero.’” On June 17, 2002, Jack, Paul Granger and his son Scott, Ed Jacoby, Jimmy Coffin, and Willie Murphy, headed for New York City. “We were ushered into New York,” said Jack, “and went down the West Side Highway. At Ground Zero, we were greeted by Theodore Fish, EOM Director of Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the City of New York.” Before arriving at Ground Zero, Jack had visions of perhaps acquiring a piece of steel about three or four feet long. “They started showing us huge pieces of steel!” he said, but the group decided on two smaller, manageable, pieces. According to Jack, the steel beam came from Tower Two, location unknown. One steel beam is incorporated as part of the 9-11-01 memorial at the site in Verbank; the other is in reserve until the fire company had definite plans for it. Once the steel beam arrived in Verbank, “Everything took on a life of its own and started to mushroom,” said Jack. “Donations started to come in. One thing lead to another and so on. Every day was a new adventure,” he admitted. According to Jack, a donation of 13 yards of concrete was used in the footings. “Rob Dyson provided us with one of the flag poles,” said Jack. “One of the firemen came to me and said we should have three flag poles.” So Jack called Dyson’s and purchased two additional flag poles. An old piece of abandoned steel the railroad discarded over 60 years ago was found on the Marshall farm. Don Marshall said Jack could have the steel and it is now used to hang the ‘ring’ from. Jack noted that everyone wanted to volunteer either their time or material to build this memorial. Blue stone was donated, as well as hay, benches, and a multitude of other material were available just for the asking, he said. Before the memorial was completed, Jack was sitting at the memorial and a couple driving through stopped and approached him. “A man and a woman got out of the car. They asked me if that was a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. I told them, ‘Yes it was.’” Mike Anderson told Jack he was from the DOT and inquired as to what the ultimate goal was for the memorial. “He said he might be in a position to help,” said Jack. Mike Anderson was instrumental in assisting with the Roadside Beautification application. In time, a survey was completed with the help of NYS DOT’s Bill Peckham and John Adams. The survey and landscaping plan were all installed compliments of the state’s program, noted Jack. In the process of construction, volunteer Union Vale Firefighter, Sal Tagliamonte mentioned that since the monument is made up of cold materials, such as stone and steel, it needed a heart. Sal donated his Purple Heart medal he received in Vietnam which is now encased within the memorial. Jack’s wife, Margaret Farmer, noted that funeral cards from the wakes of deceased New York City firefighters are also permanently encased within the memorial. “No list was kept of what cards are buried,” said Margaret. According to the Farmers, once the memorial started to take shape, American flags and flowers were immediately found at the site. Margaret also noted, “A cab driver comes to visit the site with flowers in memory of his sister who was lost in the attack.” Local school children also adorn the memorial with wildflowers. “It’s been a sacred site,” said Jack. “Everyone has been respectful of it.” Using an artifact from the World Trade Center as part of the memorial was controversial, admits Jack. “However, I spoke to many people and asked them what to do with the steel and how to mount it. The general consensus was to leave it alone.” The steel now lies on its’ side mounted on a foundation memorializing the victims of September 11. A rustproof sealer now protects the steel from the elements. At this time, the grounds of the memorial are still being upgraded. Jack is grateful to all those who helped make his job a little easier and provided what they could to help bring this project to fruition. According to Jack Farmer, the total cost of the memorial is unknown due to the fact that free labor and materials, or materials purchased at cost, were used. At the beginning of the project Jack said, “I didn’t know how we were going to pay for this when we started.” With big-hearted people from our small town - and surrounding towns, Firefighters Park now stands proud. Many thanks to all who contributed. Editor’s Note: Everyone is welcome to visit the site, however, for your own safety, please park your vehicle across the street from the memorial and carefully cross the highway. Future plans include a foot bridge which will cross over the stream from On the
Letters to Fire Co. To Whom It May Concern: I just wanted to take a moment to let your station know how impressed I am. Although I live in Stanfordville, I drive past your firehouse regularly. For the last several months I have been watching and waiting to see what you were building across the street. To my surprise, the end result became the most wonderful memorial for Without a doubt, it shows the painstaking thought, planning, and creation your station put into it. Thank you for creating this memorial for all of us. That day has affected and changed our lives in many different ways and your memorial is a beautiful reminder of all the reasons our country will survive and continue to thrive. Bonnie Stefani
Another message left at the memorial was a handwritten note simply ripped from a daily planner which said, “Thank You.” _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Snow Thrower Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants you and your family to be safe when using snow throwers. CPSC has received reports of injuries with snow throwers, including finger amputations. Injuries most frequently occur when consumers tried to clear the auger/collector or discharge chute with their hands. People have died after becoming caught in the machine. Others have died from carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from leaving the engine running in an enclosed space.
CPSC offers the following safety tips for using snow throwers: • Stop the engine and use a long stick to unclog wet snow and debris from the machine. Do not use your keep hands to unclog a snow thrower. • Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. • Never leave the machine running in an enclosed area. • Add fuel to the tank outdoors before starting the machine; don’t add gasoline to a running or hot engine. Always keep the gasoline can capped, and store gasoline out of the house and away from ignition sources. • If you have an electric-powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Most snow thrower injuries happen when consumers try to clear snow from the discharge chute or debris from the auger/collectors. Always stop the engine before attempting to clear snow and debris from any part of the snow thrower. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO SKIP DICKSON, 60+ YEAR MEMBER, AND TIM MURPHY 40+ YEAR MEMBER ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Two Million COSORI® Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) Hazard: A wire connection in the air fryers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and contact Cosori to receive their choice of a free replacement air fryer or another Cosori product by registering at recall.cosori.com. During registration consumers must provide their contact information and submit photos of the recalled unit with the cord cut off. No receipt is needed to receive a replacement. Units: About 2 million (In addition, about 250,000 were sold in Canada and about 21,000 were sold in Mexico)
Website: http://www.recall.cosori.com E-mail: CosoriRecall@Sedgwick.com Phone: (888) 216-5974 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UVFD 2nd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show The Union Vale Fire Company will be holding its 2nd Annual Car, Truck and Bike show on Saturday, June 10, from 10 am to 2 pm at Union Vale Middle School, 1657 East Noxon Road, (GPS) LaGrangeville. (Rain date: Sunday, June 11.) All makes and models are welcome. Pre-registration fee to enter your show vehicle is $20; $25 day of event. Free admission for spectators. For more information: UVFDfundraising@gmail.com Proceeds to benefit Union Vale Fire Company. This post will be updated as we get closer to date. A Pre-Registration form will also be available soon. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Generac Portable Generators Recalled Due to Finger Amputation / Crushing Injuries The Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators (XT8000E) have been recalled due to an unlocked handle that can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. The product was recalled on Nov. 10, 2022. A new repair kit is available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the generator, and contact Generac for a free repair kit consisting of a set of spacers to move the handle away from the frame, eliminating the pinch point. Customers who had responded to the original recall will automatically be sent a new kit. About 321,160 units have been sold. (In addition, 4,575 were sold in Canada). These portable generators were previously recalled in July 2021 Website: http://www.generac.com/handleguard Phone: (844) 242-3493 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kids want to dig into their Halloween candy as soon as they get home from trick-or-treating. But, please take the time to inspect the candy before they eat it. Also throw away any homemade treats, unless you know the person that made it and you trust them. Examine the candy in a room with bright lights. Look for anything that doesn’t seem right, such as:
Content from seida.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This beautiful painting was gifted to the UVFD on September 20, 2022 at our fire company meeting. It was created by fine artist Sarah Wymer (wife of our UVFD EMT Michael Roth) as a thank you for what we do for the community. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We mourn the passing of past member (Lt.) Thomas Russell. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Philips Respironics Alerts Customers Worldwide of Updated Instructions and Labeling of Specific Sleep Therapy Masks That Contain Magnetic Headgear Clips Due to Potential Risk of Serious Injury Company Announcement These masks may continue to be used according to the updated instructions and labeling if patients or people in close proximity to them do not have implanted metallic medical devices or metallic objects in the body. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Royal PhilipsExternal Link Disclaimer’ (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) subsidiary Philips Respironics is alerting users of certain CPAP or Bi-Level PAP therapy masks with magnetic headgear clips or straps that these devices should not be used by or near patients and their household members, caregivers and bed partners who have metallic implanted devices or metallic objects (such as metallic splinters) in the body. The magnetic headgear clips are used to attach the headgear straps to the masks, which is a method that is commonly used in the sleep therapy devices industry. This is a voluntary notification to users of specific CPAP or Bi-Level PAP therapy masks containing such magnetic clips to inform them of the updated instructions and labeling. All users should read and follow Philips Respironics’ voluntarily updated warning and added contraindication described below. This represents a new and industry-leading practice. Contraindication: Use of the mask is contraindicated for patients and their household members, caregivers and bed partners that may be in close vicinity to patients using the masks, that have implanted devices that may be affected by magnets, including but not limited to:
Patients should stop using the affected mask if the implant/medical device is contraindicated against the mask magnets. Patients should consult their physician immediately to determine if another mask can be used for their therapy. In the interim, switch to a non-magnetic mask if available, for continued therapy. Patients should properly dispose of the mask that has magnets after an alternative is obtained. These masks may continue to be used according to the updated instructions and labeling if patients or people in close proximity to them do not have implanted metallic medical devices or metallic objects in the body. Warning: Magnets with a magnetic field strength of 400 mT are used in the mask. With the exception of the devices identified in the contraindication, ensure that the mask is kept at least 6 inches (approx. 15 cm) away from any other medical implants or medical devices that can be impacted by the magnetic fields to avoid possible effects from localized magnetic fields. This includes household members, caregivers, and bed partners that may be in close vicinity to patients that use the masks. Impacted masks include: See Image Below
More than 17 million masks containing magnetic clips have been distributed by Philips Respironics to date. As of August 30, 2022, Philips Respironics has received 14 reports of patients suggesting that the mask magnets may have impacted their medical devices including pacemaker interference, pacemaker failure leading to replacement, need of shunt adjustment, resetting of automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD), seizures, defibrillator shutting off periodically, arrhythmia, irregular blood pressure, change in heartbeats, and cognitive issues. Patients with questions may contact Philips Respironics’ customer service at 1-800-345-6443, (Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM ET to 8:00 PM ET) for more information about non-magnetic mask options. Patients may also contact their Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider, which supplied the masks affected by this notice. Any adverse events experienced with the use of masks containing magnetic clips should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch Web site at www.fda.gov/medwatch. This voluntary medical device corrective action has been reported to the regulatory agencies in the countries where these masks are available. An FAQ can be found hereExternal Link Disclaimer.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UVFD Receives Over $85k to Upgrade Extrication Equipment UNION VALE - Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced the County’s Department of Planning and Development’s 2022 Municipal Investment Grant (MIG) Program recipients on July 22, 2022. Union Vale Fire District was the recipient of $85,567 for Battery-Operated Extrication Equipment. The money will be used to upgrade our existing extrication equipment tools with battery-powered models to expedite and improve extrication during motor vehicle accidents and emergencies while reducing environmental impacts. The approximately $4 million grant was made available through a competitive grant process to entities which have taxing authority, including cities, towns, villages, fire districts, and water and wastewater public authorities, prioritizing projects that partner with other municipalities and taxing authorities, develop shared services, align with the County's priorities and needs, and create savings for taxpayers. In addition to providing funding for traditional MIG municipal projects, this year’s MIG program was to prioritize fire and rescue agencies, including municipal, non-profit and established fire districts. Union Vale Fire District Chief Schmoke stated, “The Union Vale Fire District would like to thank Marc Molinaro and Dutchess County for their continued support of emergency services in the County. By receiving this grant it allows for the addition of new technology battery operated extrication tools which will drastically improve the services the Union Vale Fire District provides to the community.” # # # # ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UVFD First Annual Car Truck and Bike Show The Union Vale Fire Company will be holding its 1st Annual Car, Truck and Bike show on Saturday, June 18, from 10 am to 2 pm at Union Vale Middle School, 1657 East Noxon Road, (GPS) LaGrangeville. (Rain date: Sunday, June 19.) All makes and models are welcome. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the day of event. Fee to enter your show vehicle is $20. Free admission for spectators. There will be a K-9 demo, 50/50 raffle, trophies and more. Children will be able to sit in a fire truck, ambulance and Trooper car (with the lights on!), meet our volunteer firefighters and EMTs. Children can also judge the cars, too! Ballots will be available for the Kid’s Choice Award! For more information: UVFDfundraising@gmail.com Proceeds to benefit Union Vale Fire Company. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our MEMORIAL DAY service will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 9 a.m. On the Green in Verbank. All are welcome and encourage to attend. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UNION VALE - On Saturday, May 21, 2022, 10:52 a.m. the Union Vale Fire Department was called to Sky Acres Airport, located at 30 Airway Drive in Union Vale, for a report of an overturned aircraft. According to Chief Steven Schmoke, there were minor injuries to the pilot who was the sole occupant of the aircraft. The Department thanks the New York State Police and Precision Auto Body for their assistance on the scene. The airport was closed for two hours while the aircraft was safely removed. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AIR FRYER RECALL Name of Product: Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens Hazard: The air fryers and air fryer ovens can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 21, 2022 Units: About 635,000 (In addition, 137,000 in Canada) Description: This recall involves the Insignia Digital Air Fryers, Insignia Analog Air Fryers, and Insignia Digital Air Fryer Ovens, model numbers NS-AF32DBK9, NS-AF32MBK9, NS-AF50MBK9, NS-AF53DSS0, NS-AF53MSS0, NS-AF55DBK9, NS-AFO6DBK1 and NS-AFO6DSS1 sold by Best Buy. The brand name INSIGNIA is on the top or front of each unit. A rating label on the underside of each unit identifies the brand INSIGNIA and the model number. The air fryers and air fryer ovens have cooking chamber capacities ranging from approximately 3.4 to 10 quarts, and plastic or plastic and stainless-steel bodies in black and stainless-steel finishes. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and air fryer ovens and return the product to Best Buy for a refund in the form of a credit for use at Best Buy stores or Bestbuy.com. Best Buy is contacting all known purchasers directly to arrange returns and providing pre-paid shipping boxes and labels and return instructions. Consumers will receive a credit of $50 or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher. Consumers do not need a purchase receipt to get the $50 credit. Incidents/Injuries: Best Buy has received 68 reports from U.S. consumers and 36 reports from Canadian consumers of the air fryer or air fryer ovens catching fire, burning or melting. These include seven reports of minor property damage and two reports of injuries, including an injury to a child’s leg. Sold At: Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com, www.eBay.com and www.google.com from November 2018 through February 2022 for between $30 and $150. Importer(s): Best Buy Purchasing LLC, of Richfield, Minnesota Manufactured In: China Recall number: 22-125 CONSUMER NOTICE 4/2022 Fitbit, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which the company introduced in 2017 and stopped producing in 2020. The battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard. The health and safety of Fitbit users is our highest priority. "We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution for our users." The company will offer a refund to Fitbit Ionic customers. This voluntary recall is specific to Fitbit Ionic devices. It does not impact any other Fitbit smartwatches or trackers. Click here for more information https://help.fitbit.com/en_US/ionic.htm If you own a Fitbit Ionic, please stop using your device. For information on how to receive a refund, visit our refund center. You can also receive access to a special discount on select Fitbit devices, bands, and services, for a limited time. Additional details regarding this recall are provided in the FAQ below. If you have any questions not answered below, you can call customer service. Click here to find your local phone number. Annual burn ban in effect from March 16 through May 14. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. Since the spring burn ban was implemented in 2009, the number of wildfires has decreased by more than 40%. Watch a Public Service Announcement on open burning and check out other clips on DEC's YouTube Channel (leaves DEC website). When you plan a fire, always check for fire danger in your area on DEC's online map (updated every week). Also, local governments may have stricter rules than NYS; your fire department will have information about local burning laws.
Open burning is prohibited in NYS, with several exceptions:
In towns with a total population less than 20,000, you may burn tree limbs with attached leaves. The limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length (also referred to as brush). However, this is not allowed from March 16 through May 14 due to the increased risk of wildfires. Burning loose leaves or leaf piles is illegal. The practice of burning large piles of brush collected from local residents at town or county transfer sites is prohibited. The individual landowners in small towns may burn their brush on-site, as discussed above. Downed limbs and branches generated at a transfer site are also allowed to be burned on-site with the same restrictions. See Section 215.3 (leaves DEC website) for a full list of exceptions. Please note: While most firewood must be untreated, some firewood is heat treated (kiln dried) to control invasive insect species if it is to be transported over 50 miles. Heat treated firewood is not intended to be prohibited. However, the burning of chemically treated wood, such as pressure-treated lumber and plywood, is prohibited. Controlling Invasive Species Open burning to control invasive plant or insect species is allowed. Case-by-case DEC approval is required. Agricultural Uses
Municipal Uses With some restrictions, fire training burning activities are allowed in accordance with guidance from NYS Department of State's Office of Fire Prevention and Control. The Fire Services Bureau may be reached at 518-474-6746. Towns, villages, cities, and counties can pass ordinances that are stricter than the open fires regulations. You should check with local authorities to find out if local law requires a permit or prohibits open fires. Explosives, or other dangerous contraband, may be burned on an emergency basis only by police or other public safety organizations. Burning Trash is Against the Law
Burning trash is illegal statewide in all cases. Part 219 Incinerators (leaves DEC website) prohibits burning trash in wood stoves, fireplaces, and outdoor wood boilers. It is unhealthy, un-neighborly, and unnecessary. It causes:
The Problem with Burn Barrels Burn barrels are a very dirty way to dispose of trash. They produce polluted air because fires in barrels are rarely hotter than 500°F. That's not hot enough for complete combustion, and incomplete combustion leads to harmful smoke and soot. DEC has lots of information about reducing, reusing, and recycling scrap materials, trash, and other waste you generate at home. Learn how to:
You can report polluters by calling the DEC hotline at 1-844-DEC-ECOs (1-844-332-3267). Campfire Safety Campfires with family and friends are great fun! To make your next campfire safer and healthier, remember to:
We want you to fully enjoy your campfire. Following these guidelines will help ensure a safer gathering. February 23, 2022 Provided by www.911.gov -- Generic national responses from 911.gov regarding: What Happens When You Call 911 Generally speaking, people are aware that they should call 911 in an emergency, but they are less aware of the circumstances in which they should not call 911. The result is that many requests to 911 do not involve true emergencies, which overloads the 911 system with non-emergency calls. Should I call 911 if I think I may have — or have been exposed to the Coronavirus? Calls should be made to 911 in time of a true emergency. Do call 911 if you develop symptoms requiring emergency assistance such as:
If you think you have been exposed to the Coronavirus, or you have symptoms such as a fever or cough, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. If you do not have a healthcare provider, contact your local health department for instructions. If it is available in your area, call 211/311/411 for general information about how your community is addressing the pandemic. What happens when you call 911? Many 911 call centers follow protocols that guide callers through a sequence of questions to quickly obtain information necessary for dispatching the right responders to the right location. Call-takers may also provide instructions about what to do until help arrives. Even though protocols are designed to help call-takers reassure callers and take charge of the situation, the experience can be stressful for a 911 caller who is not accustomed to dealing with emergencies. When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions, which may include:
Remember, the call-taker’s questions are important to get the right kind of help to you as quickly as possible. Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives you. Many 911 centers can tell you exactly what to do until help arrives, such as providing step-by-step instructions to aid someone who is choking or needs first aid or CPR. Do not hang up until the call-taker instructs you to do so. Can I text 911 for emergency assistance? Calling 911 by sending a text message is increasing across the United States, and efforts are underway to receive text messages at call centers nationwide. If you need emergency assistance, it is always best to call 911 if you can, and text if you can’t. What should I do if I accidentally dial 911? If you dial 911 by mistake, or if a child in your home dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up – that could make 911 officials think that an emergency exists, and possibly send responders to your location. Instead, simply explain to the call-taker what happened. Can I dial 911 from a wireless phone without a wireless calling plan? All wireless phones, even those that are not subscribed to or supported by a specific carrier, can call 911. However, calls to 911 on phones without active service do not deliver the caller’s location to the 911 call center, and the call center cannot call these phones back to find out the caller’s location or the nature of the emergency. If disconnected, the 911 center has no way to call back the caller. How can I prevent my child from accidentally dialing 911? Teaching children when to call 911 is just as important as teaching them how to place a 911 call. A variety of resources are available to help parents and educators train children when and how to call 911. For more information, visit 911 for Kids. Parents should also be aware that wireless phones without a current calling plan through a wireless provider are still capable of connecting a call to a local 911 center. Children should be told not to dial 911 from these old or uninitialized phones, and it is recommended that parents remove the phone’s battery before giving these phones to children. How do I place a "test" call to make sure 911 works for me? Test calls confirm that your local 911 service can receive your 911 call and has the correct location information. Test calls can be scheduled by contacting your local 911 call center via its non-emergency phone number. To contact the local 911 center responsible for answering calls from your location, go here and click on the state in which you are located. The person responsible for operating the state’s 911 system will be identified, and they should know who you should talk to at your local 911 call center, to schedule a day and time for test calls. How do I know my local 911 has the correct address for my home or business? Most counties have a 911 addressing coordinator who is responsible for updating information regarding address changes or resolving address issues. If contact information for the 911 addressing coordinator cannot be found on your county’s website, you may contact the non-emergency number for your county to ask for the appropriate addressing authority. You may also visit https://www.nasna911.org/contact-911 and click on the state in which you live. The person responsible for operating the state 911 system is listed there and they should know who you should talk to at the local government level. How can I get a copy of a 911 call? 911 call centers save 911 calls, and the amount of time they are required to save them varies from one state to another. To contact the local 911 center responsible for answering calls from a particular location, go here and click on the state in which the 911 call was placed. The person responsible for operating the state’s 911 system will be identified, and they should know who you should talk to at your local 911 call center, to discuss how to obtain a copy of a 911 call. Who manages 911 call centers? The U.S. 911 system is operated by local and state government, and their authority and responsibilities vary from one state to another. 911 professionals are employed by a variety of local and state agencies, including law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency management agencies, and Information Technology (IT) services, either as sworn or civilian personnel. Are 911 call takers certified? Some 911 professionals are certified as emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs), emergency fire dispatchers (EFDs) or emergency police dispatchers (EPDs), which means they have received additional specialized training to assist callers for these types of emergencies. Managers and supervisors may also be certified, demonstrating that they have mastered the comprehensive knowledge base necessary to manage a 911 call center.
Results from Dec. 14, 2021 district elections for two seats on the Union Vale Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Elected Commissioners for two (2) Seats 2022 - 2026
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