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Archive of Past News Stories That Have Appeared on Our Home PageCrusade For ChildrenIt's that time of the year again. The first week of June the Buechel fire department will be Collecting Money for the Crusade for Children. The WHAS Crusade for Children collects money for agencies, schools, and hospitals to better the lives of special needs children. The Crusade has raised more than $133 Million since it's establishment in 1954. The Buechel Fire Department has collected over a million dollars and we need the help of everyone in the community again this year. We collect money in a variety of ways. We have volunteers assist us in door to door collections throughout our district. We try to knock on every single door in our 8.8 square mile district in about a 48 hour period and it's no easy task. We could never accomplish this without a lot of dedicated volunteers. Most longtime Louisvillians are also aware we collect donations at our roadside collection, our main intersection is at Bardstown and Goldsmith. In addition to our efforts Honorary Buechel Firefighter Kevin Adams organizes a roadside collection at the corner of Bardstown and Watterson Trail. Unfortunately The Crusade has received some negative attention in the news this past year. A fire department official in another district has been accused of misappropriating money that had been donated to The Crusade. Whether these allegations are found to be true or false we are saddened by the fact that the public perception of the Crusade for Children could possibly be tarnished. The Crusade for Children office and the Buechel Fire Protection District has reviewed how money collected is secured, audited, and accounted for. We have always taken steps to ensure that every cent collected goes to help special needs children. Feel free to review the Cash Handling Procedures we will be using. For more information about the Crusade for Children organization take a look at their website www.whascrusade.org Online Donations can be made at https://secure.whascrusade.org please be sure to check the box for "Credit my donation to my local fire department" and enter Buechel Fire Department in the Box. Donations may also be made at the firehouse at 4101 Bardstown Rd or call the station at 502-491-0085 and we will send a marked fire department vehicle to your door to collect your donation Crusade Collection ScheduleVolunteers are still needed, call 502-491-0085 for information. Volunteers under 18 participating in collecting will need a release form signed by a parent or guardian available at the firehouse or can be printed out and signed ahead of time Volunteer Waiver Tuesday June 1 Thursday June 3 Friday June 4 Saturday June 5 Sunday June 6 We would like to thank everyone who has made a donation so far to the crusade so far this year. We have had a lot of people drop off checks at the firehouse over the past weeks and it seems to be steadily increasing. We can't possibly list every donation on our website but we will list some on this page during the crusade collections. If you would like your name included in this list or even you business logo please e-mail Sergeant Cody Weiss. The Foresters hold their monthly meetings at our firehouse and have made a generous donation to the Crusade for Children as they have for the past few years. We would also like to thank them for their donation of several teddy bears for us to give out to children during fire and medical runs throughout the year. Memorial Day TributeResthaven Memorial Park on Bardstown Road will be hosting a Tribute Service for our veterans on Monday May 31st at 10:00 am. Following the service the Buechel Fire Department will be serving Hot Dogs and refreshments with donations benefiting the Crusade for Children. We will also have a fire truck for children of all ages to sit in and ask any questions they may have. More information may be found on this brochure 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. General Operating GuidelinesThe BFPD General Operating Guidelines are now available online. Click Here to view the table of contents. State Fire SchoolAny firefighter interested in attending state fire school in Lexington should review this electronic brochure to determine which classes they would like to attend. Please fill out a personal action request form if you are interested. If you need assistance in determining which classes would be the most beneficial for you please speak with a member of the training bureau. Requests must be turned in by May 22nd 2010. If you have any questions please E-mail Capt. Riggle. Notice: Change of Training ScheduleTuesday night training on May 25th will be Communications training. Training will be conducted by Metrosafe and they will be covering the operation and procedures for the new 800mhz radio system. They will also be here on Thursday and Friday the 26th and 27th at 0830. All members need to try as hard as possible to attend one of the training sessions. We will be officially rolling out the new radio system in the very near future. Recruit Class GraduationSeveral of our recruit firefighters will be graduating from recruit class on May 25th. Recruits from Buechel, Highview, Zoneton, and Okolona participated in the joint recruit class during the last several months and after a lot of hard work will be celebrating with a graduation ceremony at Zoneton Fire Department Station 1 on May 25th from 7-9pm. Notice of Surplus Vehicles For SaleBFPD recently purchased two new Ford Expedition command vehicles as part of the department vehicle replacement schedule. As a result two of our older command vehicles are being auctioned as surplus equipment. Sealed bids will be accepted until May 14th 2010. For full details on each vehicle as well as bid procedures please see the .pdf files of the auction announcement postings. For further information or to schedule an appointment to view the vehicles please contact Chief Yuodis 502-491-0085 or JYuodis@buechelfire.com 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. Blood Drive In Memory of Major Terry Cannon
Presentation Academy will be hosting a Blood Drive in memory of former Buechel Fire District member Terry Cannon. In addition to his service to Buechel and the State Fire Marshals Office, Terry worked part time with the Red Cross as an EMT. Friday, March 19th, 2010 Please Remember to drink plenty of fluids and eat iron-rich foods before donating. Contact Ruth Hans at rhans@presentationacademy.org or Jamie Beach at jbeach@presentationacademy.org to schedule your appointment. Major Terry CannonIt is with deep regret that I notify you of the death of a 33 year veteran of the Buechel Fire Protection District. Major Terry Cannon (3704) passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack, a few hours after responding to a residential fire alarm, the evening of January 17th 2010. Please keep the Cannon family and his Fire Service family in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Update: 1-18-10 Meeting at FirehouseAll members, family and friends please feel free to gather tonight , Monday January 18th at the firehouse at 7 pm for a meeting, fellowship and snacks. Also there will be counselors on-site to meet with anyone wanting to talk in small groups or one-on-one. Funeral ArrangementsVisitation
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In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children in Memory of Terry Cannon Memorial donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children can also be made through their secure website This website will be updated as additional details become available. Happy Birthday Chief Jonathon Yuodis
As many Buechel Residents may have noticed as the drove past they firehouse on December 14th 2009. An anonymous person utilized a very public method of wishing our Chief a Happy Birthday. A sign with the words "Grin and bear it Yogi you're only 60" and an assortment of plastic fire hydrants and bears with fire helmets were placed in the front lawn of the firehouse. We would like to invite any of his friends who would like to send their Birthday well wishes to call him at the station at 502-491-0085 or send him an E-mail JYuodis@buechelfire.com. If you see him remember to give him a "Bear Hug". Important Dates For BFPD MembersThroughout the year the fire district morale committee hosts several events for our members and their families. The following is a list of some important dates for our firefighters to mark on their calendars.
Buechel Fire District Open House and Chili Supper
The Buechel Fire Protection District would like to invite you to stop by the firehouse on Friday October 2nd from 5-8pm. Firefighters will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the fire department as you tour our fire station and get an up close look at the tools that we use to perform our job. A firetruck will be on display as well as the fire safety house. Chili and Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public so feel free to invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Buechel Fire Protection District Seeks Candidates for Firefighter Hiring ListThe Buechel Fire Protection District is developing a hiring list for the position of firefighter. For a complete list of required documents and minimum requirements to apply, download the Notice of Intent to Hire, and submit the required documents by 15:00 on September 25, 2009 to Assistant Chief Richard Harrison. Candidates will be required to pass a written exam and physical agility exam to be placed on the hiring list. The Personnel Committee will select qualified candidates to move on to an interview and establish a list that will be used to fill any vacancies over the next twelve month period. The list will remain in effect one year from the date established. Congratulations to J-Town Chief Jack RecknerThe Buechel Fire Protection District would like to congratulate Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Chief Jack Reckner on his retirement. Chief Reckner has been with JFPD for the past 12 years and has dedicated the past half century to the fire service. We wish him the best of luck with his retirement and hope that he gets some well deserved rest. The Jeffersontown Fire Protection District will host a retirement celebration for him on Saturday August 8th from 1-4PM at 10540 Watterson Trail. Jo Gabhart Retires After 50 Years of Service
Gratitude goes to Johanna Gabhart (Jo) for her great service and dedication to the Buechel Fire Protection District as well as the people of Buechel. She is retiring after serving over 50 years with the department as the treasurer in which she began in January of 1959. Jo was born in Stanford KY and moved to Louisville when she was 12 then graduated from Jeffersontown High School. Afterward she attended Business College then began her employment at Bank of Louisville where she worked for 10 years. She later quit the bank to begin a family with her husband and they had a son (Roger) and step daughter (Bobbie Sue). Jo went back to work for PNC bank later retiring after 24 years. In January of 1959 the Board of Directors of the Buechel Fire Department Inc approached Jo about becoming the part-time treasurer for the department in which she accepted and has continued to serve until her retirement on June 30, 2009. She also served on that Board of Directors from February of 1990 until June of 1995. Words alone cannot show enough gratitude for her dedication and love for the members of the department and the job she has done. Thank you Jo for your years of service, friendship and guidance you will truly be missed. Officers PromotionsThe following Officers were re-appointed on 6-16-2009 Tony Downes – Major, Two Year Term expiring 6-30-2011 Steve Wolfe – Captain, Two Year Term expiring 6-30-2011 Troy Graviss – Lieutenant, Two Year Term expiring 6-30-2011 Todd Early – Lieutenant, Two Year Term expiring 6-30-2011 Andy Downes – Lieutenant, Two Year expiring 6-30-2011 Jake Barker was Appointed to fill the unexpired Lieutenant's position Jake Barker – Lieutenant, Unexpired One Year Term expiring 6-30-2010 Explorer Inferno 2009
Last year's Explorer Inferno was a huge success, and we are planning to have an even greater year. The Explorer Inferno event is an opportunity for Fire and Emergency Medicine Explorers to participate in a hands-on fire school, where they may accrue training hours. The aim of the Explorer Inferno is threefold: To provide excellent hands on training, to do it safely, and to have a blast! To print out a flyer to distribute click here. The Enrolment packet includes a full schedule and event description.
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