| October 2010 |
The pump tests for DFD apparatus were performed by Lt. Brian Lockwood in late August. Note the guage readings for the vacuum test and the 150 psi pressure test. Back in the day, the pump tests were done down at the breakwater on the lake by individual crews. Today the testing can be more standardized and done more quickly with Lockwood Testing Service. Ask Chief Lockwood how he started the business, which does testing throughout Illinois and in Indiana. |
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Decatur Fire Department divers pulled a man from the Lake Decatur on Monday . Witnesses said his car went airborne and ended up submerged about 25 yards from shore. Photo by Stephen Haas, Herald & Review. Left to right: FF Tom Scheu, Capt. Jeff Hott, Lt. Tim May, Lt. Dave Gagnon (in the water), and FF Andre Newsome (sitting on the car in the water). Link to Herald & Review slide show. |
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On Wednesday, September 29th, the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois president, Pat Devaney, appeared at a press conference at the Decatur Civic Center to give Representative Bob Flider the AFFI's endorsement in the upcoming election. The Local 505 PAC committee was also there with Pat |
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Notice to Local 505 members : I have 3 precinct walks scheduled for the upcoming weeks for our AFFI endorsed candidates. Walk for Senator Kyle McCarter on Saturday Sept. 25. Meet at the Pilot Gas Station at Rt 48 & I 72 at 9:00 a.m. We are going to distribute door hangers in The Meadowlark Addition, and the Oreana area, and will go no longer than 12 noon. Walks for Rep. Bob Flider on Saturday Oct. 2 and 16. Meet at the campaign office at 134 S. Main St. These will also begin at 9:00 a.m. and last no longer than 12 noon. We'll walk any area they ask us to cover. Also, we have been working on getting out yard signs for both campaigns in the past 2 weeks. Anyone interested in helping in this most important political endeavor, and contributing to elect these firefighter friendly candidates can call me at 521-5802. This election is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, as our pensions are under constant attack! Thanks in advance for the help, and please call me to see what needs to be done. Jim Ohl AFFI PEC |
Cohn furniture warehouse fire Wednesday, 9/8/2010, 8:05 am, 2nd shift. Pictures from Herald and Review by Ralf Pansch. Approximately $100,000 damage to contents and roof. Complete H&R article. |
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