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Second Quarter Training Schedule PostedInstructors: please review the second quarter training schedule to see if you are scheduled to teach. If you need assistance gathering materials to prepare a lesson plan please see Captain Burton. April May June 2012 Training Schedule Third Platoon Visits Wave3 Weather Tour @ YMCA Healthy Living Fair
BFPD Third Platoon attended the YMCA Healthy Living Fair and spoke with the Wave 3 TV weather team about weather radios. Pictured left to right are FF Jordan Yuodis, Sgt Cody Weiss, Christie Dutton (Wave3), and FF Phillip Neuner For information about the importance of a weather radio and how to program a weather radio visit wave3.com or contact Public Information Officer Sergeant Cody Weiss National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio Website Sign up for Code Red Emergency Alert SystemCode Red is a free citywide emergency alert system to warn Metro Louisville residents about potentially life threatening events including severe weather. You can receive alerts via text, call, or e-mail and also chose which types of events you would like to receive notifications for. Use the Following link to Sign Up for Code Red Frequently asked Questions about Code Red Kenwood Heights Pre-School
Students from Kenwood Heights Pre-School visited the firehouse on March 22nd. They took a tour of the station, learned about fire safety, and even got to sit in a firetruck. If you would life to schedule a tour for your class, scout group, family, or other group e-mail Assistant Fire Marshal Adam Jones or Contact him by phone at 502-491-0085 Recreational FiresWe have had many questions lately from residents of our district regarding recreational fires, or "campfires". This page from Louisville Metro Government should answer most questions. If you have any further questions please call or E-mail Captain Adam Jones. Change your Clock Change Your Battery
Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries need to be changed at least once a year. So when you set your clocks ahead, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms, too. Once you’ve changed the batteries, be sure to test the alarms. This simple act cuts the risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half. A lifesaving reminder from the change your clock change your battery ® program, from the Buechel Fire Protection District, energizer ® brand batteries, and The International Association of Fire Chiefs. If you live in the Buechel Fire Protection District and need help installing your smoke detector or changing your batteries e-mail AJones@buechelfire.com or call the station at 502-491-0085 and ask to speak with the Shift Captain. Residents of Metro Louisville can call MetroCall at 311 or 502-574-5000 to find out which Fire Department covers where they live or work. NIMS Online Training Courses
A list of firefighters who do not have NIMS certificates on file has been posted on the Training Bulletin Board (center hallway). If you believe you have completed a listed course and you can locate your certificate of completion please turn it in to Captain Riggle. The classes are available online as independent study courses at the following link. Please contact Captain Riggle with any questions. http://training.fema.gov/is/nims.asp To view older stories that have appeared on this page view our Archive Section |
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