Monday, March 21, 2011 Our department was invited to participate in a joint training with the Pelican Lake and Monico Fire Departments. Using an acquired structure, which will be used for a training burn later on, we conducted search and rescue drills. Utilizing a smoke machine, visibility inside the structure was near zero as crews had to search and find victims while dealing with lost team members and mayday calls. The on-scene rapid intervention team was put to use several times to locate and remove disoriented firefighters. Firefighters also practiced the Modified Denver Drill utilizing a backboard and rope to remove a firefighter through a window. This proved to be very successful while lessening the chance of injuries to the firefighter being removed. This was an excellent training with a great group and we look forward to working with them in the coming months.
Saturday, March 19, 2011 Several members stood by for the Hodag Water Ski Shows Annual Spring Chill Thrill. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Hodag Water Shows and the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary House (NATH). Two firefighters donned ice rescue suits and stood by in the water while people jumped to assist in case someone had trouble getting out. It seemed everyone had a good time and benefited a great cause.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 The department was dispatched for a report of a bad accident on Hilltop Road. First arriving units found a single car that had left the roadway and struck several trees. The driver was not badly injured and was out of the vehicle upon our arrival. The car, traveling at a high rate of speed, left the road sideways clipping off several trees. The car then hit a tree with the back end and spun around to rest on its wheels. Units remained on scene until the car had been removed. The driver was transported to St Mary's Hospital to be evaluated fro injuries.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Ministry Spirit Medical Transportation Announces Rhinelander-based Helicopter (Northern Wisconsin) Ministry Health Care announced that its Ministry Spirit Medical Transportation Service (Spirit) will begin to operate a helicopter ambulance from a Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital base in Rhinelander in June, 2011. In 2010, Spirit was unable to respond to 190 requests for air transport services due to other transports being already in process or to the aircraft being out of service for maintenance. 61% of these requests originated in the Northwoods. The placement of an additional helicopter in Rhinelander will increase the availability and the effective range of the service, and it will reduce the response time to Northwoods patients. For more information a fact sheet for both helicopters have been developed. “Time is a critical factor in the outcome of treatment for trauma, heart attack, and stroke victims, “ said Dr. Heong P’ng, Medical Director of the Spirit Ministry Medical Transportation service. “Basing a helicopter in the Northwoods will dramatically reduce the time it takes to transport patients to the region’s trauma and specialty referral centers in Marshfield and Weston/Wausau.” Northern Region CEO and President of Ministry Sacred Heart and Saint Mary’s Hospitals, Monica Hilt, noted that “this is evidence of Ministry’s continued commitment and willingness to invest in appropriate technology and resources that contribute to the cost-effective delivery of best-practice outcomes to our patients and the communities we serve.” Ministry’s Spirit currently provides air and inter-facility ground ambulance transportation services to residents of central and northern Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan. The service’s existing EC 145 helicopter is dispatched from Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, while its ground ambulances operate from dispatch centers in Marshfield, Stevens Point, Weston, Woodruff, and Rhinelander. Its Weston base at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital also includes an advanced life support intercept service that supports the paramedic staffed ambulances of Weston and surrounding communities. The Ministry Spirit aircraft are owned and operated by Air Methods, of Englewood, Colorado. Air Methods expects the Rhinelander-based AS350 helicopter to be in service by June 1, 2011. Flight nurses and other medical personnel are employed by Ministry Health Care. The Spirit Medical Transportation Service works closely with first responders, emergency medical personnel and other medical professionals throughout the region to keep patients first. It is operated by Ministry Health Care, an integrated system of hospitals, clinics, and related services that are sponsored by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. The system’s operations include 15 hospitals and 52 clinics that serve communities throughout central and northern Wisconsin, and southeastern Minnesota. Ministry’s mission as a Catholic health care system is to further the healing ministry of Jesus by continually improving the health and well-being of all people, especially the poor, in the communities it serves. ** Ministry Medical Group Press Release **
2010 Yearly Video
Monday, March 14, 2011 Our 2010 year end video is now available. Thanks to Nick Strupp for the production of our video and to all of our members for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 On Sunday evening we responded to a one-vehicle rollover on County G. The car had rolled completely and came to rest on its wheels in the ditch. The driver was transported to St Mary's Hospital for evaluation of injuries. Engine 2 and Rescue 1 remained on scene until the vehicle was removed.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Rescue 1 and Engine 2 responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of County P and Riopel Road. This accident involved one of our own members returning from a previous call. While waiting to make a left hand turn, he was rear-ended by another vehicle. He was transported to St Mary's Hospital for treatment of injuries and we wish him a speedy recovery. The driver of the other vehicle refused treatment at the scene. Units stood by until both vehicles had been removed from the roadway.
Saturday, February 19, 2011 When you call 911 for your emergency there are many wheels that begin to turn almost instantly: ambulances are dispatched, police officers are called to your system, and a rapid response is initiated by other providers. Calling 911 for yourself or a loved one is a very stressful situation, and we as emergency medical responders are trained in assessing you and your loved ones, and treating the medical conditions that we find. But how can you help us on scene? Devices that are recognized throughout medicine such as the Medical Alert Bracelet or Medical Alert Necklace are becoming more common for patients with potentially lethal allergies and medical conditions. These pieces of jewelry give us vital information to your care, and provide that information even if you’re not breathing. These badges can be customized to list allergies, medical conditions, or even resuscitation preferences. Talk with your doctor, or local emergency medical provider for more information on how these bracelets and necklaces can improve our awareness and identification of your medical history. Christopher Updike, NR EMT-Paramedic EMS Coordinator Pelican Fire Department 4093 County P Rhinelander, WI 54501 Omnis Cedo Domus "Everyone Goes Home"
Monday, February 14, 2011 The new skid unit for our pickup has arrived. The skid holds 160 gallons of water, has a 13 hp Darley Davey pump and a Scotty around the pump foam system with a 5 gallon foam cell. It also has a 100 foot Hanney Reel, a 150 foot preconnect and a full length tool box. Thanks to the folks at the Kimtek Corporation in Westmore Vermont for the outstanding job they did building this unit.
Sunday, January 30, 2011 Our department responded as mutual aid to a structure fire in the Town of Crescent. We provided tanker support, a rapid intervention team and manpower for the early morning blaze. The attached garage was a complete loss, but crews made an aggressive attack on the house and limited fire damage to the kitchen living room area. There was water and smoke damage throughout the structure. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross. Also assisting Crescent Fire Dept on scene were Newbold Fire Department and the Little Rice Emergency Services Unit.
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