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The State of Texas is currently preparing for a swine flu outbreak in Texas. Currently there are two confirmed cases in Guadalupe County in Texas. These cases were mild and both individuals have received treatment and are doing well. Please understand that the State of Texas always prepares for the next level up. What this means is they are not sure if there will be any further cases or not. 20 cases have been reported nationwide and since the Center for Disease Control has confirmed cases, Texas being as aggressive as they are with preparation, never takes any chances. Current efforts in Texas include the beginning of Stockpiling of medications to treat the Swine Flu. Everyone is encouraged to review the signs and symptoms of flu. Please wash your hands frequently. If you sneeze or cough, please cover your mouth and dispose of tissue properly. If you are sick and have flu like symptoms you are encouraged to stay at home. If you feel you have flu like symptoms, please seek medical attention with your medical care professional. Again, there is much uncertainty and more information to follow over the next week. You may click this link http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/releases/swine_flu.shtm for further information on swine flu and the activity associated with it. We all hope this is an isolated situation. Until then, when responding to calls please use caution. If you suspect someone with flu, mask up and glove up. We should be using proper PPE on every call anyway folks. Let’s be safe and careful and pay close attention to everyone on the team. Thanks |
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April 6, 2009 began a new era in the Sugar Land Fire Dept; Chief Adame has gotten onboard this burning ship. I encourage everyone to invite Chief Adame out to the station to get to know him. Let's welcome our new Chief and don't be afraid to discus the undiscussable, just don't out it in the BC Bugler!!!!! Dustin Smith Vice President/Local 4255 Strength Through Unity!!!! |
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As the lyrics say in the old song by The Who, "Meet the new boss...same as the old boss". We will not be having an election for new Officers in the Sugar Land Firefighters Association, since we only had one person express an interest in filling any of the positions. As of January 1, 2009, the Officers will be...
President: Donnie Tomlinson
Vice President: Dustin Smith
Sec./Treasurer: Keith Mensik
My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to Brett Ellis, who served very well in the position of Vice President for the past 2 years. He played an integral role in all that we accomplished, and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee, and Member Assistance Committee. I am very confident that Dustin Smith will also serve the Association well in his new role. As for me, since no one wanted my position, I will continue to serve the needs of the SLPFA members to the best of my abilities. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome. I look forward to what we can accomplish in the future.
Thanks for your continued support, |
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Near-Miss Reporting System Hits New Milestone |
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 | | Near-Miss Reporting System Hits New Milestone November 3, 2008 – The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System has reached a new milestone, posting its 2,000th report on October 14. Report #08-511 documents a highway incident with a favorable outcome because crews maintained situational awareness and employed best practices to avert injury. Click here to view the report.
The Near-Miss System is becoming recognized as a valuable tool for sharing experiences and working toward a safer fire service. Each new report allows more fire fighters to learn from each other’s experiences.
Near-Miss continues to become a more familiar tool for fire fighters and fire and emergency departments. Data from the system has already made its way into the fire service in the form of case studies for fire service texts, training curricula, CEUs, drills and data for departments to use as they build their safety programs and even as references for SOP development.
The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System is a free, voluntary, confidential, non-punitive and secure reporting system with the goal of improving fire fighter safety. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE Act) grant program. Enter your near-miss report at www.firefighternearmiss.com. |
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