To all Fire and EMS Personnel-including spouses, kids, and grandkids. The Fire Department Auxillary is planning a family night on August 8th at Jury Park. We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs. Chips, fruit, and drinks will be provided. If you think you will attend please sign your name and number of family members on the list at Base 10. For more questions or if you would like to help please contact Julie Krinn or Jill Smith. Don't forget your swimsuits!

To commemorate the over 200 hours put in by both the Fire recruits and EMS recruits--we will be holding a graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday July 30th, 2008 at 7:00pm. The doors will open at 6:30pm. All Fire and EMS members and spouses are encouraged to attend. Apparatus staffed with members is encouraged also. A short reception to follow.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week the following area departments participated in training : New Haven, Woodburn, Hoagland, Monroeville, Southwest Allen County Fire District, & FWFD Stations 12 & 17. Crews practiced the hands on skills of dump tank and tanker shuttle operations. Drafting from a dry hydrant was practiced as well as drafting from a dump tank. Operations were set up at 2 sites. Thanks to all who participated and to all our mutual aid departments for participating. The new jet siphon will be placed on Tanker 44. Special thanks to District Chief Carl Bradtmueller & Brad Parker for putting on this training.

NHAT EMS is now accepting applications for volunteer positions. You can pick up a application at B-10 at 910 Hartzell Road. Talk to any EMS personell and they will be happy to get you an application! If you have questions, you can talk to any EMS Board Member. You may also call (260) 749-1235.

The New Haven Adams Twp. Fire Department responded to a reported hazardous materials spill in a chemical storage facility on the city's west side Monday morning. Once Fire 11 made the scene, he notified the FWFD special ops. chief and advised him of the situation. A decision was then made to have the FWFD regional haz-mat team respond to the location. Once crews arrived and organized a plan, crew members from FWFD haz-mat team made entry into the building to evaluate the situation. NHFD members were utilized for support and decontaminaton services. During operations at the spill, New Haven communications took a 911 call reference a possible building fire just north of our location. Due to our units being tied up at the first scene, BC 17 from FWFD offered a full response to respond from the city. New Haven truck 17 was first on scene and reported smoke showing from an overhead door. They advanced an attack line into the structure to find a classic car fully involved. Despite heavy smoke conditions, an agressive attack was made and there was no damage to the structure. DC 13 had command at the scene and held the assignment to Truck 17, Engine 9 and Ambulance 45-2.

Team Koehlinger/Kelley Bike Team along with the Woodburn Fire Department presents the 3rd annual Pedaling and Pancakes in Woodburn. The events for Sunday are: USAC Sanctioned Bike Races, Bike races for the kids, Parkview bicycle rodeo at 12:30-with free helmets, fun games for the whole family. On Sunday there will all be a raffle. The Raffle prizes are 1st prize Trek "3700" or Trek "pure", 2nd prize digial photo frame, 3rd prize Longaberger basket, 4th prize Vera Bradley bag, 5th prize Main Street Oasis Gift Card, 6th prize necklace by Peter Franklin Jewelery. Any New Haven firefighter who wishes to help with this event please contact Dave Martin or Mike Martin with the Woodburn Fire Department. For more information on these events please visit www.teamkoehlinger.net

The 11th annual car show on Broadway in Downtown New Haven was a success. There were 305 cars on showcase for this year's show. The weather was great, Fire Department Auxillary ice cream was delicious, the classic tunes were spinning by Truckin' Tim and a good time was had by all. All proceeds will benefit the Free Smoke Detector program so all residents in our community can have free working smoke detectors in the their homes

In honor of all the EMS medics, this week is National EMS week. So if you see a medic at the fire house or out in the public, please say thank you. The C-Shift is honoring all the medics and says thank you for all you do.

On Monday morning, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this week training was completed. New Haven Firefighter completed the National Fire Academy's hand off program of the Calling the Mayday. Firefighter were put in realistic simulations that would meet the parameters for a firefighter to call a Mayday. Firefighters went through the complete process of calling a Mayday, completing the Lunar acronym. Training was also completed to verify 700 tone procedures with New Haven Dispatch personnel on duty during all training evolutions. Great job everyone.

On Wednesday, through numerous evolutions, the recruits became very familiar with their SCBA's and how they work. They learned different techniques for navigating any confined spaces, narrow openings, low hanging wires. The SCBA confidence Course was originally designed by the South Milwaukee Fire Dept. FF Dave Parmenter and FF Mike Hale constructed the fully mobile and movable prop. This evolution was an important process in the 2008 recruit class and this is also a mandatory yearly training for New Haven-Adams Township Firefighters.

The recruit class completed a short classroom session on vehicle fires after their morning physical training. After the short classroom session with Woodburn Fire Captain Jason Hale. The class went to the Fort Wayne Fire Academy for hands-on vehicle fire training. Recruit learned about the special hazards and dangers of vehicle fires. They were taught proper attack techniques, how to approach a vehicle fire, how to access the engine compartment along with many other skills. Specail thanks to Travis Hostler of FWFD Academy for arranging training. Also thanks to Captain Terry Miller and the crew of Engine 12A. Thanks also to Woodburn Fire Chief Dennis Wisehan for being the Safety Officer, Mike Hale, and to New Haven EMS for providing a staffed ambulance for safety.

Units were dispatched to a barn fire, bringing Poe, Hoagland and New Haven on the initial dispatch. Addiitional units responded from Monroeville. Also an Area 4 tanker response was requested bringing Tankers from New Haven, Woodburn, Poe, Hoagland, Monroeville, and Southwest. Fire 133 had command of the incident. Truck 17 was utilized to protect the nearby house. Units From New Haven were Truck 17, Tankers 14, 44, 124, and Fire 11. Units from Hoagland were Engine 131, Tanker 133, Emergency 135, and Fire 133. Units from Poe were Tanker 103, 104 and Emergency 105. Units from Monroeville were Engine 31, Tanker 34, and Rescue 38. Units from Southwest were Tankers 153 and 253. Woodburn responded with Tanker 163. All units cleared without incident.

The recruit class made the short drive to our favorite neighbors to the east Woodburn Fire Department's Territory. Woodburn Fire Chief Dennis Wisehan and Captain Jason Hale worked with INDOT and a local demolition crew to utilize a structure for training--thanks a lot guys! Apparatus that was on scene for Training was Engine 12, Squad 18, and DC 13(for a short while) from New Haven; Grass Rig 139 from Hoagland; Engine 161, Rescue 168 from Woodburn. Also in the area for the burns was Tank 124 from New Haven, Engine 162, Tank 163 and Fire 161. Recruits received hands on training in Search and Rescue with fully smoked up structure utilizing fake smoke. Also they received hands on Ventilation, National Fire Academy Calling the May-Day Hands-on portion, they also covered state skills on overhaul, and wall breaching. Special thanks to the the Instructors for the day : From New Haven FF Craig Sampson, FF Jason Meadows, FF Troy Knefelcamp, FF Chad Bauer and Captain Randy Linker; From Woodburn FF Kevin McKay and Mike Gallmeyer; From Hoagland Captain Nate Stine.

The recruit class had a long day of numerous evolutions on firefighter safety, survival and rescue. Some of the drills covered were the Columbus/Nance drill, Denver Drill, tangled hose drill, confined space team hose drill, ladder bail out, firefighter rescue, and several SCBA skills. Special thanks to the following people for helping to make this training happen : District 3 Training Members Brandon Taylor--Huntington County EMA, Chris Walker--District 3 Training, Doug Cox--District 3 Training, Ryan Reichart--Woodburn Fire, State of Indiana District 3 Training Council for use of the Training Trailer--Also to all the Instructors for the day--Dan McCoy, Bruce Robinson, Dan Basting, Kevin McCay, Mike Hale, Adam Gebhart & Maranda Tompkins. For all NHATFD members...if you would like to see more photos please stop by Base 10 and take a look at the slide show of 200+ pictures. GREAT JOB CLASS!! Only a few more weeks of class left!

NHATFD units responded to a Semi roll-over. On arrival the driver was out of the vehicle. The driver was escorted to EMS 45 and taken to the hospital. Fire units stayed on the job to take care of a diesel fuel leak. The leak was contained to the roadway and a drainage ditch. Absorb-all was brought in by Truck 19 and Squad 18 to help contain the leak. Units making the job were E11, S18, T19, F11, all units cleared without incident.

The Recruits ventured out to the Fort Wayne Fire Academy for Flashover, Backdraft, and "reading the smoke" training. Also completed some burns in the flashover chamber phase 1. Special thanks to Travis Hostler FWFD Academy for helping to set up training. Special Thanks also to Captain Jim Noll & Captain Jeff Berning and the crew @ Engine 12A for Instructing and putting on a good quality training for the 2008 Recruit Class.

Hoagland Fire was dispatched to a reported field fire, shortly after Grass Rig 139 called en-route dispatcher notified Hoagland Units fire was large and close to a house. Hoagland requested an Engine from New Haven, then a task force bringing Fire 11, Tankers 14 and 44. Monroeville and Poe responded also with Grass Rigs. Engine 11 crew extinguished a small storage trailer and assisted Tank 133 on hitting several small spot fires and cutting down a few trees. Tanker 14 supplied additional water to Engine 11--Tanker 44 stood by, then took an ambulance assist with E 45 Truck II. Fire 135 had command of the incident. Our thanks to Fire 135 and Fire 138 for the call.

Just after 5 o'clock started a busy night for the New Haven Fire/EMS. Units were first dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Engine 11, Squad 18, Fire 11 and Emergency 45 all made the scene. EMS transported a patient to a local hospital. While crews were still on scene with the accident--Emergency 45 truck II and Rescue 48 made a medical emergency response and also tranported a patient to a local hospital. While Engine 11 remained on scene of the first call for a few hours, volunteers staffed Truck 17 and Squad 18 for any other calls that may have come in. Shortly after returning to service around just after 2000 hours Fire units were dispatched to a vehicle Fire. Engine 11 and Tanker 14 responded and extinguished. Fire/EMS were then dispatched to a trailer fire. With a crew still on station...Truck 17 and Squad 18 both fully staffed responded from Base 10 first out along with E-45 I & II. Engine 12, Engine 42, Fire 11,Med Car 45, Fire 122 and Fire 19 all responded as well. Quick Attack was made by Truck 17 crew. Squad 18 and Engine 42 performed overhaul. Engine 12 secured utilities. Fire 11 had command Medic 45 had safety & Fire 19 and Fire 122 had the investigation.

Base 10 Volunteers started there work detail night off busy with a car accident, vehicle fire then a trailer fire. In between all these runs still completing their regular station work detail of checking all the equipment on each of the trucks, spraying down the bay floors, maintenance of hand tools. Then when all that was complete finishing up the night with a review of running procedures and training on Enngine pumping operations and Ladder Pipe Operations. Keep up the hard work guys!

The Training Calendar for the 2nd Quarter has been updated and posted to the members section of the website. The schedule has also been faxed to each station and put in the Assistant Chief's box.

The 2008 Recruit Class completed the State Curriculum for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level. The Operations was taught by Assistant Chief Garry Marquardt and the Awareness was taught by Harold McCard.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week New Haven Fire/EMS conducted SCBA Skills, Ladder Operations and Grass Rig training for a training session. Members completed a short course with several confined space obstacles, tools strategically placed for memorization/familiarization training, simulated stairs, under and through trucks, all completed with the confined space tube crawl.

Today a Brother and Sister in the Fire Service was laid to rest after they were killed while battling a house fire. Colerain Township Firefighters Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira gave their life fighting a house fire. When a tragedy like this occurs it affect the Fire/EMS Service as a whole community. New Haven Fire & EMS members made the drive to the Cincinnati area to pay their respect to the fallem comrades. Fire Chief Bennett, EMS Chief Lytal and FF/Paramedic Dave Bard represented the local area. REST IN PEACE

The Fort Wayne Fire Department presented the Citizen action award and Group Meritorious award to several Fort Wayne EMS members and also to New Haven EMS members. The award was for exceptional triage, medical care, and transport of multiple patients during a hazardous materials release incident at omnisource-helping to bring order to a situation that could have escalated quickly on September 28, 2007. Captain Curt Chivers and FF/Paramedic Bob Atkinson responded in Emergency 45 that day for treatment and transport of patients. FF/Paramedic Dan Basting off-duty from New Haven also received the award, while operating with Fort Wayne EMS/TRAA. Reserve New Haven Police Officer Scott Yoder also received the award while operating with Fort Wayne EMS/TRAA.

The Recruit Class made the trip to the Auburn Fire Department Training Facility. Hands-on training consisted of propane emergencies for residential, commercial, and small transport trucks. The recruits were also trained in how to shut off gas when on fire, what to do to cool a residential LP tank. Several firefighter also took this excellent training opportunity. Special Thanks to Division Chief Doug Cox of Auburn Fire for assisting in scheduling this excellent training.

Fire and EMS units were dispatched to the area of Tillman and Franke Road reference a car accident. Fire 126 arrived on scene, assumed command and determined there were no injuries. Engine 11 arrived on scene shortly after, it was determined there were no hazards. Both Fire and EMS units returned to service. Thanks to photographer Tim Bristow for photos.

The new recruits ventured out to Southwest Allen County Fire District for hands-on fire training and other state skills. It was a long 9 hour day for the recruits, and the Instructors and firefighters who helped make this day possible. Recruits worked on fire attack, search and rescue, rehab, RIT, back-up, and hose and streams operations. Job well done by all. Thanks to all firefighters and Instructors who helped make this day possible. Special thanks to New Haven EMS for providing an ambulance, Woodburn Fire for an Engine, and Southwest Allen Co. Fire District for use of their training tower.

New Haven Fire/EMS were dispatched to a reported chimney fire just about dinner time. Upon the first units responding, dispatchers advised the homeowner had a fully involved fire in the chimney box. Units responding on the call were Truck 17, Engine 42, Squad 18, Engine 12, E-45, Fire 11, DC 12 and DC 14. Truck 17 went interior to investigate and Squad 18 crew made the roof for the inspection. Command returned all units but Truck 17 and Squad 18. Thanks to Photographer Tim Bristow for photos.

This Saturday the New Recruits Completed the necessary required state skills for Hose Training. As you will see there is also some pictures of the PT the new Recruits go through every Satruday. To encourage the new recruits to begin their fire service career and continue a healthy fit-for-duty lifestyle they paricipate in rigorous PT every Saturday. PT begins at 0800 with the pledge of allegiance at the flag pole in front of the station. Instructors for the day were Sr. Pvt. Harold McCard, Dan Basting, Mike Hale, and Kevin Hubbard. Thanks to all those who helped today.

The Recruit Class ventured out to the Fort Wayne Fire Academy for Hands-on Training. Thanks to all the Officers and Firefighters who came out to make this happen. Special thanks to Home Lumber of New Haven assitance in obtaining the Plywood needed for Ventilation. Special Thanks to Tim of Irmscher Suppliers for assitance in obtaining the Windown for the Prop and DC Parker for Construction of the Prop. Specials thanks also to Instructor Travis Hostler of the FWFD Academy for making arrangements for use of the FWFD academy. Also special Thanks to Woodburn FD for use of Engine 161 and their Door Prop, and the crew from Engine 42.

The Recruit Class received the classroom and hands on Extrication Class at New Haven-Adams Township Fire Department Station 3. Training was led by Captain Randy Linker with help from crews from Squad 18 and Rescue 48. Thanks to those who took time to help teach. Special Thanks to Robinson's Wrecker Service for donation of Vehicle's for training.

The 2008 Recruit Class completed SCBA Training on Saturday March 1st, 2008. Thanks to all those who came and assisted with the hands on. Special Thanks to the Woodburn Fire Department for use of their Wall Simulation Prop.

New Haven Fire/EMS were dispatched to a report of smoke in the structure. Truck 17, DC 13, Fire 12, Squad 18 and E-45 responded on the call. DC 13 had command and held only the first responding units. Upon arrival E-45 had to check a pt and Truck 17 went interior and began oerhaul and extinguishment operations.

The B-shift responded to reports of a semi tractor fire. New Haven communications came back stating they have recieved mutiple calls. D.C. 13 arrived and confirmed a fully involved truck. Truck 17 and Squad 18 extinguished the fire and performed overhaul. D.C. 13 held the assignment to the two companies.

Units respond to a early morning crash, all occupants were checked out by EMS patient refusals were taken by medics. All units went back into service without incindent. F11, E11 and E45-2 all made the job.

A-shift started out the shift with 3 separate crashes in almost the same spot on 469. All 3 were single vehicle rollovers. On arrival of the first one, the driver was trapped in the vehicle on its side. E-11 crew used the rescue struts and the winch off of E-11 and S-18 to stabilize the vehicle. Both crews then used the hurst cutters and removed the roof to remove the pt. E-45-2 transported pt. to Parkview in fair condition. The 2nd crash happened about 400 yards from the first. R-48 assisted E-45 with packaging of patients and they were transported to Parkview in good condition. About 30 minutes later, E-11 and S-18 made another crash at the same spot as the first. The driver was out on arrival and transported to Parkview by E-45-3 in good condition.

New Haven Fire/EMS units were dispatched to reports of smoke in a house. Truck 17, Tanker 14, Emergency 45, Squad 18, Engine 42 and Fire 11 all made the run. Upon investigation Truck 17 found it was an electrical fire in the wall. Command quickly released all units except Squad 18 and Truck 17. Truck 17 crew performed overhaul and removed the power from the structure. Squad 18 was quickly released for another reported structure fire.

New Haven Fire Units were dispatched to a house fire just after clearing an electrical fire. With units already on the road, Tanker 14, Engine 42, Squad 18, Fire 16, and Fire 11 all responded on the call. Tank 14 and Engine 42 arrived on scene first and began to attack the trailer fire. Fire 16 arrived quickly and assumed command. A quick knockdown of the fire was made, Squad 18 performed overhaul and a search of the structure. All units returned to service without incident.

Engine 11 arrived on the scene and found a vehicle fully involved. E11 crew pulled an 1 3/4" handline and extinguished. The hood of the vehicle was opened up with a V-cut using a sawzall. T14 crew assisted E11 with traffic and tools. Dc 13 commanded the incident. All units returned to service without incident.

Thanks to our brother Rob Tucker from Huntertown FD, each NHATFD member can update their own Profile and Certifications. All you have to do is login, view your profile and then make the changes to your profile and then click the save button on the top right of the page. Anyone that does not have a password or picture or if you would like to update their picture, please get with me. Remember addresses and Phone numbers are only viewable by NHATFD members. Also if your would like your email on the list please contact Capt. Hubbard and he can set that up for you. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me on the C-shift @ Base 10.

If you are a resident of the City of New Haven and Adams Twp. you are welcome to come by the Main fire station at Hartzell Rd. & 930 to pick up your free smoke detector. Our goal is to ensure that all our residents have a working smoke detector in their home. These detectors were funded by the Trion Tavern and New Haven canal cruisers car club.