The FLASHOVER Jackson Township

Fire Department
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Peaceful Valley Emergency Services
Spring ISSUE - March 2020

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IVFA and Ivy Tech Offer Free Education Opportunity
The Indiana Volunteer
Firefighter’s Association
and Ivy Tech have part-
nered to give volunteer
first responders across
the State of Indiana the
chance to get a two-year
degree at no charge.
Earlier this year, House
Bill 1064, authored by
State Rep. Randy Frye,
established that a public
safety officer may be eligi-
ble for a scholarship for
educational costs. The bill across the state,” said Ste- Fire Runs/Hazmat 182
didn’t pass, so Ivy Tech ve Anderson, former pres- Medical Runs 115
stepped in. The community ident of the Indiana Volun- Training 45
college says that as long as a teer Firefighter’s Associa- Community Srvc Hrs.* 680
candidate is enrolled as a tion. “Actually, nationwide
Fund Raisers 6
degree seeking student and the number of volunteers
Search & Rescue 1
holds good standing with a has been decreasing. This
volunteer fire department, is going to be a huge MONTHLY Schedule
they may be eligible to re- recruitment 1st WEDNESDAY
ceive a two-year degree for tool but it’s Business Meeting - 7pm—8pm
Public is Invited
free. This applies to future also available Protocol & Procedures 8pm-9pm
and current Ivy Tech stu- for the re-
dents, but those students tention of 2nd & 3th WEDNESDAY
Fire/Truck Training - 7pm-9pm
must maintain satisfactorily the current
academic progress, and the members as 4th WEDNESDAY
offer covers all courses of- well. This Medical Training - 7pm-9pm
fered by Ivy Tech, with the program will 5th WEDNESDAY
exception of Flight Aviation kick off in January of 2020; Equipment Training - 7pm-9pm
and General Studies. “It is those interested in the of-
to address the shortage of fer can find more infor- Looking Ahead
volunteer first responders mation at www.ivfa.org

Setting our Goals, Getting it right and Gearing up!

Going to the Annual is done. Filling the tanks with fuel, and trucks
FDIC Conference in with water, getting supplies refilled, washing
BucCornEar Festival
Indianapolis is a highlight gear and hoses are just a few items that need Saturday, September 19
for firefighters. Here is to be accomplished before
where the state of the returning home for the
art technology in fire night. Like the Friendly Forest
Friday & Saturday
suppression is professionals, we are October 23&24, 30&31
introduced. It provides responsible for keeping our
an opportunity for our station in state and federal
department to see what
goals can be set and achieved with the
compliance in order to
provide the best services to
Cabin Fever
assistance of industry experts. This is “the our community. You can Breakfast &
largest celebration of honor, devotion, and play an important role in
advancement of the world’s most respected this. From fund raising, food preparation to
profession”. The bar is high, and here at fire fighting, we are looking for enthusiastic
JTFD we continue to train volunteers. If you have a
weekly in the CORE few hours to spare; if you
concepts of firefighting have an eagerness to
while maintaining and learn; if you want to be Saturday April 4
servicing our equipment. part of a team that is truly 8am - 3pm
After each fire or medical exciting, come on over on Biscuits & Gravy
run, there are many Wednesday evening. We Hot Dogs Drinks, Chips
operations that need to be are waiting for you! 20+ booths
performed before the job Jackson Township Fire Dept
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Jackson Township Fire Dept

PO Box 610 Dealing with Conflict - By Chief Glenn R. Elmore
4831 Helmsburg Rd
Nashville, IN 47448 Yes, its true. Regardless of how close list of do nots that will put the conflict
Phone: 812-988-6201 people are or what the issue is, con- from bad to oh my gosh are you kid-
flicts in the fire service are alive and ding me. Conflict resolution is neither
jtfd5inc@gmail.com
well. The fire service is an emotional easy nor is there a pat solution that
www.facebook.com/jtfd5inc entity which can lead to ill feelings and works each time. When dealing with
hardships. The key is identifying the conflict, a leader or officer must be
Board of Trustees: source and cutting it off before it prepared to face moments that test
Nancy Hinshaw President blooms into a full blown war. It’s a lot  Mistreatment—a feeling that the how you feel personally and profes-
Mike Bube person is being treated differ- sionally and you must separate the
Tom Wood Treasurer ently by the leadership two. A good leader
Sandy Murray Secretary is willing to remove
Officers:
 On Scene Disagreements—
the “white helmet”
Glenn R. Elmore Chief emotions run high when en-
and don a Sherlock
September McCabe Asst Chief gaged in structure fires
Holmes deerstalker
Captain  Outside Disputes—bringing cap to investigate
Jeff McCabe—Medical like the size up firefighters do on a those personal issues to work the source and offer a resolution to
Paul Colvin—Fire scene. Size it up, get a feel what’s can be difficult to separate the situation that may prove
Lieutenant going on and develop an action plan Sound familiar? So how do we deal “elementary, my dear”.
Chuck Hagen-Fire to resolve the issue and return the with these complex issues? There
Sargent are three positions we can take.
department to a state of peace. The
Chris Ainsworth-Fire 1) The high ground involves allowing
first step is to evaluate the reasons
Records Officer us to basically agree to disagree and
behind conflict and look at the people
Sara Wood bury the past (but we know that fire-
involved. Here are some of the issues
we deal with: fighters carry a shovel to dig those
issues up). 2) The middle ground is
 Feelings that a person is not
where we split the difference and
used to their full potential
offer solutions rather than arguments
 Jealousy– complex and can 3) The low ground is where one
cause hard feelings avoids the conflict and withdraws Conflict cannot continue without
entirely. The low ground gives one a your participation

Awards and Gear Bring In New Smiles at JTFD

Yes. You too can get an award for
truck decorating. Just ask Kim Neibert!
Kim is all smiles as he displays his first
award here at JTFD. The son of a ca-
reer military dad and native of Elkhart,
Kim traveled extensively growing up.
His three years in Germany was a great
experience but his love for the heart-
land, brought him back here for college
and work. Kim graduated with a degree
in chiropractic and began work in Orle-
ans. He moved to Muncie where he wood Church Christmas program. For
opened his own practice. In 2000, he many years Roxanne was part of the SCA
and his wife (Roxanne) purchased a their (reenactment group) where she became
summer home in Brown County in 2000 an expert in costume making and other
and split their time between two cities. skilled hand-
Roxanne moved to BC full time in 2010. crafts! Kim and
Kim retired in 2018 closed his office in Roxanne have
Muncie and began looking for something three grown
to do in his spare time. Kim has been an children, and
eager learner and has jumped into every adopted a new-
aspect of volunteering and training. Of born in 2004 .
course, it’s a team effort at the Neibert Roxanne dedi-
household, and Kim’s partner in all cated much of
things, Roxanne, soon joined as well. her time after
Roxanne assisted in the business as a that to home-
therapist and processing insurance schooling until
claims. She also taught ASL (sign lan- Abby reached
guage) for years at Ivy Tech in Muncie Jr. High.
(even giving required classes to police Roxanne is
officers and crossing guards.) Today she active in church organizing events, Sum-
still is active with her ASL mentoring oth- mer VBS, and other activities.
ers and is featured yearly in the Cotton- WELCOME KIM and ROXIE!
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Get Alarmed—Indiana Department of Homeland Security

The “Get Alarmed” program offers up to three
free smoke alarms to Indiana homeowners,
with the goal of installing 10,000 smoke
alarms in homes within the next two years.
The program, managed by the Indiana Fire
Marshal in partnership with the American Red
Cross, works with local fire departments and
service providers to properly install the alarms
and educate residents on fire safety.
“Get Alarmed” is funded by a federal Fire
Prevention and Safety Grant totaling
$521,000. The grant will provide 10,000 smoke
alarms, 1,000 alarms for the deaf and hard-of-
hearing, as well as educational support for
residents, fire departments and service provid- “Like” us on Facebook—
ers. Last year, 93 fatalities occurred due to Scan here or go to
www.facebook.com/jtfd5inc
house fires, compared to 72 the previous year. We post activities and training
Two-thirds of all fatal house fires occur in photos. Also our newsletter can
homes without working smoke alarms. Tips: now be read online and in color!
 Install smoke alarms on every level of
your home
 Place inside and outside sleeping rooms
 Test alarms monthly
 Change batteries regularly
 Alarms should be less than 10 years old
Also, every household should have an escape
plan that is practiced twice a year . For more
information, visit GetAlarmed.in.gov.
Before you choose an alarm, check out the
information below.

Type of smoke de- What it’s best at Possible down-

tector detecting sides

Can be triggered
Ionization smoke Fast, flaming fires
by steam or cook-
alarm with little smoke
ing

Photoelectric Smoldering, smoky Can be triggered Helmsburg

smoke alarm fires by too much dust Community Development
We are a non-profit working to
redevelop Helmsburg, IN. We
Dual-sensor smoke Delayed alerts or hope to improve infrastructure,
Both types of fire
alarm false alarms revitalize businesses in the area,
bring in new homes, and fami-
In order that Jackson Township Fire Department, Station #5 may have the adequate funding to support its lies looking for a great place to
mission of Fire, Medical, Search & Rescue, Hazardous Materials Prevention, Education and Mitigation Services call home.
to the residents and businesses of Jackson Township and its surrounds as requested: Interested?
Meetings: 7pm 2nd Wed
I / We Pledge $ _________________ to the department’s Operational Endowment Fund Bean Blossom Community
to be paid as follows (Please check one of the following): Church
helmsburgcdc@gmail.com
____ One lump sum in the above amount
____ Two equal payments over two (2) years
____ Three equal payments over three (3) years

Name ______________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________ ST:____ ZIP ____

Signature ____________________________________________________________

Jackson Township Fire Department is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible
as provided by law. No goods or services were provided. All donations will receive a year-end Charitable
Tax Statement. Tax ID number furnished on request.
 Jackson Township
Fire Department Health practices for every day
4831 Helmsburg Road
P O Box 610
Nashville, Indiana, 47448

There when you need us

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, dedica-
tion, integrity and training, as an all
risk life safety response provider.
All Volunteer - All of the Time
Please let us know
if we need to update your name or address!! 1. WASH HANDS!
2. Maintain social distancing from anyone coughing or sneezing
Never Forget 3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
4. Cover your mouth/nose when you sneeze or cough
Unit507 Unit518 5. Fever or persistent cough? Seek medical attention!

We Need Your Help - 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!

_______________________________________________________ ___________________
Name Phone
_____________________________________ ________________ ___ ___________
Mailing Address City ST ZIP
_____________________________________ ________________ ____________
Property Address in Brown County if different than above City ZIP

Designate Fund: Amount: _____________ Please contact me about:

□ Where Needed □ Volunteer Opportunities
□ Education / Training □ Membership
□ Medical □ Home/Business Fire Inspection
□ Equipment □ Fire Extinguisher Training
□ Endowment (please fill out reverse side) □ Other _____________________

EMAIL: ________________________________________________ (please print)