The FLASHOVER

Jackson Township
Fire Department

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Peaceful Valley Emergency Services

SPRING ISSUE
May 2016

Welcome Rescue 55 - Our Fleet

The Department is excited

to introduce its latest addition to the fleet, Rescue 55.
Purchased from Pembroke
Fire District in New York, the
rescue is a custom made
1998 International with its
own generator, 1000 watt
Light Tower, 1000 watt Detachable Scene Lights. and 4
large cabinets. Due to its
large interior, this vehicle
can be used for a variety of

functions, such as scene rehab, hauling rescue equipment

and, if fitted, emergency
transport. Before putting our
rescue in service, several items
are required. Cribbing, new extrication equipment, low angle
rescue ropes, water rescue
equipment and a mini cascade
system for air tank refilling are
essential items for most rescue
operations. As we acquire
these items, the rescue vehicle

YTD totals
still can be used for fire overhaul, moving equipment, and
because of the high light tower, it already can be used for
night time incidents. Seen
below, the tower extends
over the station and can easily light an area over 200
square feet. The Rescue can
also be used as a mobile incident command center. We
invite our residents to stop by
any time to take a look!

Station Activities - Celebrate Community & Kids

In February, Barb Kelp brought her
amazing Brown County Middle School
Class for a morning tour. The students
got to tour the station, learn a bit about
fire fighting as well as handle a fire hose!

Then last month, JTFD had the

opportunity to visit a preschool. The
young enthusiasts had the chance to sit in
a fire truck, try on fire gear and learn fire
safety. We think there may be a few
budding fire fighters in the group.

And what better way to welcome spring than a

parade? This years Spring Blossom Parade
celebrated superheroes
and out they came. From
local fire, police and
military heroes to
Gotham City, kids
cheered their favorites.
Of course, JTFD featured
a special masked guest on
Ladder 54. One can only
guess where and when
this caped crusader will
appear again.

Fire Runs

52

Medical Runs
Community Srvc Hrs.

26
161

INSIDE This Issue

Chiefs Report
Member Profiles

Naloxone Project
Sponsor News
Zap Zika

CALL 9-1-1
For Emergencies
JTFD CALENDAR
Wed 6:30pm - Weekly Training
1st Wednesday of Month
5pm Board Meeting
7pm Membership Meeting
Public Invited

MARK IT DOWN

5th Annual
BucCornEar Festival
Saturday, September 24
8am - 6pm
Car&Truck Show
SCI-REMC Line Demo
Vendors
Food
Kids Activities
Games
Pirates and Popcorn
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Jackson Township Fire Dept

4831 Helmsburg Road
PO Box 610, Nashville, IN 47448
Phone: 812-988-6201

jtfd5inc@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/jtfd5inc
Board of Trustees:
Nancy Hinshaw, President
Mike Bube
Tom Wood, Treasurer
Sandy Murray, Secretary
Officers:
Glenn R. Elmore, Chief
September McCabe,
Assistant Chief
Captain
James KakavecosFire
Jeff McCabeMedical
Lieutenant
Charles Hagen
NFIRS
Sara Wood

Patience is a Virtue
What is patience? According
to the Google definition, patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Synonyms are tolerance, restraint, self control, calmness, etc.. Many of you have

already experienced the

road closures in our township, State Road 135 Morgantown bridge and the Lick
Creek and State Road 45
intersection and bridge. Due
to these road improvements,

By Chief Glenn R. Elmore

many will have to be rerouted over less direct, longer,

and gravel road detours.

This will also make any

emergency response from
fire, police and medical departments extremely difficult
and lengthy. The department
has taken several of our main
engines over the detour to
time the entire route and
determine which roads
would be safest. We ask
that if you find yourself in
need, please do not hesitate
to call 9-1-1, However, we

would ask your patience during this time. As in any emergency time is of essence and
we understand that every second counts, but it is imperative that we proceed with
caution as we travel down
these routes. Traffic will be
heavier and some roads are
gravel making travel difficult.
We also ask our residents to
slow down and stay alert to
vacationers traveling the unfamiliar routes!

Patience is not simply the

ability to wait - it's how we
behave while we're waiting.
Joyce Meyer

Welcome Aboard! We want to help New Members Bring Experience & Fresh Faces
A familiar name in Brown County, native
and high school graduate, Josh Rosebrock
joins the department eager to learn
firefighting and first responder skills, He is
married and has one daughter and
currently works at Ermco Electric. His
hobbies include fishing and spending time
with his family! We look forward to
getting to know Josh.
Kathy Grimes Smith has rejoined the fire
service after taking a break due to health
issues. We welcome Kathy back as she is
an experienced EMT and enthusiastic
participant in many of our other
volunteer activities. She is well known
for her kitchen talents and makes one of
the best cheese balls around!! Its great to
have her as part of our team!
Adding to the list of experience, Chris Ainsworth has worked
in emergency services both as a volunteer and professional.

Chris is an EMT, FFI/II, and holds

certifications in many other related areas.
He also is a Reserve Office of Indiana Task
Force One. His drive and initiative will
be an asset to the department. He is
married and enjoys being out doors and
traveling.
Paul Colvin is a familiar face in Brown County and is well
known for his many local volunteer activities and
contribution to the community. Retired from Eli Lilly and a
Hazmat Specialist, Paul will assist with truck operations and
other specialized activities. Paul (center) and Greg Smith
(left) are shown
below as they
receive their 25
year service pin
from Indiana
Volunteer Fire
Assoc. President
Steve Nolan.

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Community News: Indiana Naloxone Project
As first responders, it is vital
that our department utilize all
resources that enable us to provide life saving services. In recent years, the incidents of drug overdoses
have sky rocketed. Opioids are especially
dangerous because they suppress the bodys
urge to breathe which can possibly lead to
death. Immediate treatment is thereby essential.
This month, the department welcomed instructors from the Indiana Naloxone Project
which specializes in Naloxone education for
community members and first responders.
Naloxone (Narcan) has proven to be a safe,
effective life saving method of treating a drug

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- a division of the Indiana Recovery Alliance

overdose. Once administered, Naloxone

usually takes effect in 3-5 minutes and lasts
for about an hour. It is highly recommended
that an overdose patient still seek medical
treatment. The Project also distributed
Naloxone injectors
to our department to
aid our first responders when receiving an
overdose call.
(For more information
on Naloxone education
or treatment, contact:
indianarecoveryalliChristy Thrasher, Kimberly Buck
Brown & Jackson County Coordiance.org)

clients. As a non-profit, they

put every dollar over their
expenses back into the communities which they live and
work through voluntarism
and fraternal funding. Last
year, the amount that representatives gave back totaled
over 20 million dollars. Partial matching funds have already been donated by Treton Utilities & Excavating.
Please consider making a contribution to our matching

Next to creating a life, the finest

thing a man can do is saving one
- Abraham Lincoln

nators (R-L)

Partnerships in Prevention & Education - Sponsor

Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial has generously
awarded us a matching grant
in support of our 5th Annual BucCornEar Festival .
Modern Woodmen of America improves peoples lives
through financial products,
services, and volunteer
work. Founded 133 years
ago, Modern Woodman
manages $14.4 billion in assets, $38 billion in life insurance, and serves 770,000

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fund. All sponsors will be

given recognition during our
festival!. We also want to
thank South Central REMC
for donating a generator for
our Annex Building. With
frequent power outages, this
gift will insure our equipment
will be ready to roll when an
emergency arises. REMC will
also rejoin us at the BucCornEar Festival with their awesome Line Safety Demo on
September 24!

Zap out Zika and other mosquito born illnesses - Your Role
Summer is almost
here and once
again the battle of
the back yard
begins. Although
there is no full proof method to
eliminate these pesky flying menaces, there are proactive steps
you can do to protect your family.
1) Clean the clutter. Yards with
standing water and overgrown
weeds are just thriving grounds
for all kinds of unwanted pests.
Belong to a local service group?
Conduct a clean up day in your
neighborhood. Adopt a road (thru
BC Recycling Center) and clean

up the road sides. 2) Trash the

tires. Brown County offers tire
amnesty days. Call the Brown
County Recycling center for more
information. 3) Spray the skin.
Before hiking or engaging an any
outdoor activity, be sure to give
your clothing and exposed skin a
good dousing of a good bug repellant. There are plenty of selections to choose from in your
local drug store.
In Indiana, mosquitoes are
known hosts for several life
threatening viral infections. In
2015, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 21 hu-

man cases of West Nile Virus in

the state and over 400 positive
tests in the mosquito population
for this virus. In Brown County,
there were two positive tests of
mosquitos for the virus with no
human cases reported. Southern
Indiana is also home to mosquitos that can carry a virus new to
the western hemisphere, the Zika
virus. Currently widespread in
mosquito populations of South
America, the virus is expected to
reach mosquitoes in the continental US this summer. (For more
information contact BC Health Department at 812-988-2255.)

Sometimes, I wish insects were

more intelligent, but only a little
more. Just enough that if I put the
heads of their fallen comrades on
pikes on my windowsill, they would
know I mean business.

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Fire Department

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P O Box 610
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Our Mission:
Is to preserve life, property, and
the natural beauty of Brown
County; promote public safety,
and enhance the quality of life
through professionalism, dedication, integrity and training, as an all
risk life safety response provider.
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We Need Your Help - END of YEAR Giving - Donate Today!

Your contribution is a charitable gift to Jackson Township Fire Department, a (501c3) organization.
Gifts are tax deductible as provided by law.
Mail your donation to JTFD, 4831 Helmsburg Road, P O Box 610, Nashville, Indiana 47448. Thank you!

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