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Whitcraft LLC Donates Laptop
December 7,
2007
by
Don Chrzan
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Left to Right:
Colin Cooper,
Steve Child and Jeff Paul |
On December
7, 2007, Deputy Chief Steve Child presented a plaque to
Colin Cooper (CEO) & Jeff Paul (President) of Whitcraft LLC
located in Eastford, CT.
Whitcraft LLC was asked by WVFA EMT member Don Chrzan;
Information Technology Manager of Whitcraft to purchase an
Acer Aspire Intel dual-core laptop for Woodstock Volunteer
Fire Association. The laptop will be used to store
critical call information, members records, power-point
training seminars, and have ability to hookup to ET-276
during emergencies. The Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association
wishes to extend a sincere thank-you for Whitcraft’s
kindness.
www.whitcraft.com |
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Participants in the 6th Annual
Holiday Dazzle
Light Parade
in Putnam, CT
Sunday, November 25, 2007
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WVFA is proud to introduce their
Newest Firefighters
Left to Right:
Joseph Thienel, Eric Young,
Jim Collins,
Ben Young and David Chrzan |
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Woodstock Fair 2007
Labor Day Weekend
August 31 & September 1, 2, 3, 2007
by Sue Calaman
Labor Day Weekend saw incredibly beautiful
weather for the four days of the Woodstock
Fair. Almost 220,000 people attended,
enjoying food, entertainment, and
agricultural exhibits, as well as the many
vendors who sold a wide variety of products
and services.
The Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association
provided fire and emergency medical
services, assisted by many members of
surrounding departments, including Pomfret,
Putnam, Thompson, Killingly, Eastford and
Brooklyn.
In addition, the WVFA ran their annual food
concession, providing “Good Food at Fair
Prices”.
The members of the Woodstock Volunteer Fire
Association wish thank the many area fire
and EMS personnel who volunteered their time
during the Woodstock Fair. It is
evident that our community works as an
organized team and is a testament to the
integrity of everyone involved.
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Woodstock's EMS ringside
at
Professional Bull-riding
Show
Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15, 2007
by Iris Arsenault
Members from the Woodstock EMS
were stationed ringside at the Professional bull-riders Show
held at the Woodstock fairgrounds Saturday, July 14 and
Sunday, July 15.
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Ambulance
R576 was close by the ring. |
Bull-riders from the USA,
Brazil, Guatemala all competed against each other as part of
the ongoing World Cup Bull-riding Tournament, with Brazil
winning the competition.
Saturday night had a few
bull-riders requiring first-aid medical attention with one
transport to the hospital before the night was thru. Sunday
had no injuries.
Barrel racing was also a
spectacular event where the women showed their horse riding
skills, racing around the barrels.
This professional bull-riding
event was very exciting and there were lots of cheers, oozs
and ouches both days, raising the excitement level for all
those who attended.
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Saturday's Crew
Left to Right: Dustin Wonoski,
Jennifer Blackmer, (Bull-rider Joe Osborne) and Iris
Arsenault |
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Sunday's Crew
Left to Right:
Phil Emond, Barbara Zakrzewski, Iris Arsenault,
Dustin Wonoski and in Center:
Ashley Zakrzewski |
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CT Public Health
Commissioner’s Annual Individual
EMS System Impact Award
recipient is:
Hamilton Foote
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
by Karen Munroe
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The Woodstock Volunteer Fire
Association (WVFA) is proud to announce that on Wednesday,
May 23, 2007, L. Hamilton “Ham” Foote received the CT Public
Health Commissioner’s Annual Individual EMS System Impact
Award at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
This award was established in 2005 to recognize an
individual who has contributed to the EMS system in the
State of Connecticut as a whole, and for their contribution
on impacting any facet of out-of-hospital care.
Mr. Foote currently serves as
the President of the Eastern CT EMS Council. He has
been a member of the council for 15 years, serving as their
president for the last five years. |
Mr. L. Hamilton
"Ham" Foote |
Ham has been a member of the WVFA since July
14, 1952. Over the years he has served as a firefighter, and
continues to play a valuable role as an active EMT. He is a
charter member and was instrumental in establishing the Woodstock
Emergency Medical Services for the Town in 1976. Ham spent
countless hours training members of WEMS in CPR, driver training, and
other emergency medical services skills over the last 31 years.
Since his retirement in 1996 from American Optical, Ham’s consistency in
responding to EMS calls during the week has filled an essential need to
staff the ambulance when many volunteers are unavailable. Ham has
dedicated over 30 years to running the WVFA infield at the Woodstock
Fair. He also serves as the chairman of the WVFA house committee.
Please join the WVFA in congratulating Ham
for his well deserved recognition by the Commissioner of the CT
Department of Public Health. This award is a tribute to his
hard work and dedication for the Town of Woodstock and the State of
Connecticut. |
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Woodstock Station 76 hosts
EMS Skills Not Found in
the Book
Instructor: Charles
Jaskiewicz
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
by
Sue Calaman
On May 30th, WVFA was pleased to host Charles
Jaskiewicz, who presented "EMS Skills Not Found in The Book". Charles is an
RN and Paramedic, as well as EMS instructor with 33 years of EMS experience.
The program was a big hit at the 2007 EMS Conference in March of this year.
42 members from 12 area departments attended the
class. The presentation was lively and informative, and included innovative
ideas that even seasoned EMT's found useful.
Included were new ideas for assessment,
treatment, patient immobilization and transport, as well as additional tips
for patient care. A practice session followed the presentation, and everyone
came away with something new.
WVFA would like to thank Charles for
taking the time to come to Woodstock to share his knowledge and
expertise with the EMS community in the Quiet Corner. |
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4th of July
Jamboree
2007
Firefighter's Water Polo Challenge
held at the East
Woodstock Common
on
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
Woodstock Vol.
Fire Association defended their title, and held onto their
championship water polo title for this fun & exciting
competition between the town's 3 fire departments.
2007
Winners:
1st Place -
Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association 76
2nd Place -
Bungay Fire Brigade 77
3rd Place -
Muddy Brook Fire 75
2007 WVFA Team:
Lucas Young, Joe Thienel, Jim Collins, & Eric Young
Photo: Erica Chrzan |
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WVFA Members Participate in the 2nd Annual
Jog with Judy 5K Road Race
Saturday, May 5, 2007
by MaryJane Dougherty
On Sat. May 5th several of
our members volunteered their time at the 2nd Annual Jog with Judy Road Race
on Roseland Park Rd. Over 500 supporters turned out for this event in memory
of Judy Nilan that raises funds in support of the many worthwhile causes
that Judy was passionate about and for the programs that she pioneered for
the students at the Woodstock Middle School.
Some of our members that participated in
the race included our President, Scott Hazelton, dive team member Barry
Kromer, Support Team members Shirley Faucher, Kristen Bentley, Molly Thienel,
Kim Putnam and MaryJane Dougherty who was part of the organization committee
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Right: Phil Emond, Susan Jankot (Muddy Brook), Iris Arsenault, Mike
Dougherty, Sue Calaman & Don Chrzan |
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#326 Kristen Bentley
WVFA Support Team |
MaryJane Dougherty
WVFA Support Team
Chairperson |
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#53 Scott Hazelton
WVFA President
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Molly Thienel
WVFA Support Team
and Wyatt
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"Small Deeds Done Are Better Then Great Deeds
Planned"
taken from a sign at South
Woodstock Baptist Church |
The two ambulances were staffed by EMT Phil Emond, EMT
Don Chrzan, EMT Sue Jankot (Muddy Brook) on Rescue 676
and EMS Captain EMT Sue Calaman, EMS Lieutenant EMT Iris
Arsenault and Fire Officer MRT Mike Dougherty on Rescue
576.
Fire Lieutenant Jonathan Roy of Roy's
Tree Service took time out of his work day and offered
his "emergency" services by quickly responding with his
bucket truck when the balloon arch broke loose and
became entangled in the overhead wires.
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WVFA
Fire Lieutenant Jonathan Roy of Roy's Tree
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#65 Barry Kromer, WVFA Dive Team
#30 Tyler Young, is the son of
Support Team Member Donna & Fire
Captain Doug Young.
#53 Scott Hazelton is not far
behind.
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Linemaster presents GPS Units to WVFA
Monday, March 5, 2007
by Karen Munroe
On March 5, 2007, Joe Carlone, Sr. of
Linemaster Switch Corporation presented Captain Doug Young and
President Scott Hazelton of the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association
with four Street Pilot Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
These units will be located in the department’s two ambulances,
rescue truck #376, and ladder #176, providing emergency personnel
with the ability to instantaneously obtain accurate directions to
any address during an emergency
call, including transfers to out of the area hospitals, or mutual
aid to other towns. The units will increase the department’s
response time to an emergency scene, saving valuable time. The
Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association wishes to extend its gratitude
to Linemaster Switch Corporation for its continued support and
generosity. www.linemaster.com
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Members
Attend
11th Annual EMS
Educational Seminar
Friday, March 16 & Saturday, March 17, 2007
by Karen Munroe
Despite treacherous travel
weather, six members of the Woodstock EMS attended the 11th
Annual EMS Educational Seminar in Cromwell, CT on March
16-17, 2007. The seminar provided EMS members with a wide
variety of classes from pediatrics to geriatrics, and many
other topics to improve their skills as Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMTs). Woodstock attendees felt the conference
was an excellent resource to learn the latest techniques and
issues they face during emergency calls.
The Woodstock Emergency Medical
Services currently has 39 certified EMTs and 10 certified
Medical Response Technicians (MRTs). To obtain initial
certification, EMTs are required to attend 158 hours of
training, including a minimum of 10 hours in an Emergency
Room. Standard recertification requirements include 32 hours
of training on a biannual basis, along with current
certifications in CPR/AED, and blood borne pathogens.
Additional training, such as the EMS seminar, is voluntary.
Woodstock is fortunate to have so many hardworking,
dedicated EMS volunteers.
If you are interested in
training to be an EMT or MRT, please contact us at
contact@wvfa76.org
or click
Application to Join
to download application.
Did you know...
Star
of Life:
Each of the six "points" of the
star represents an aspect of the EMS System.
They Are:
Detection
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Reporting
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Response
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On Scene Care
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Care in Transit
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Transfer to Definitive Care The staff on the star represents
Medicine and Healing.
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Annual Meeting
Monday, December 4, 2006
by Karen Munroe
At its annual meeting in
December, 2006, the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association
elected its officers for 2007, including Chief Tim
Young and newly elected President Scott Hazelton.
The department would like to thank Past President Jeff
Kimball and Past Secretary Terry Walsh for the
many years of service. Please click here on
members
for a complete list of officers and members.
During the period of 12/1/05 to
11/30/06, the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association responded
to a total of 116 incidents. These calls included:
20 fires; 37 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents;
19 Hazardous Condition (No Fire); 9 Service Calls; 29 False
Alarm/False Calls; and 2 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
Calls. Total incidents in 2005 were 114.
The Woodstock Emergency Medical
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Toys for Tots
Saturday, November 18, 2006
by Karen Munroe
The Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association (WVFA)
held its first Annual Marine Toys for Tots Collection on Saturday, November
18, 2006. The Quinebaug Valley Young Marines assisted WVFA members in
greeting and collecting the toys. Donors were greeted with hot cider
donated by Woodstock Orchards, and a chance to win a door prize. The
443 toys that were collected will be distributed to Woodstock families, and
families in the surrounding area. Monetary donations were also
received. The following companies donated door prizes: Crabtree
& Evelyn, Finders Keepers, Wal-Mart, and Windy Acres. WVFA would like
to thank everyone that donated the toys that are sure to put smiles on the
faces of many children this holiday season.
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Open House & Food Drive
Saturday, October 28, 2006
by Karen Munroe
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the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Station's open house on October 28, the group
also hosted a food drive of non-perishable items that benefited Putnam's
Daily Bread. Despite heavy rain that day, the event received a steady influx
of visitors and donations. Woodstock firefighters Tom MacQueen and Scott
Hazelton showed interested bystanders a firefighter outfit and donned a
self-contained breathing apparatus equipment. The woman's auxiliary packed
bags with goodies for children such as crayons, firefighter helmets,
coloring books, safety pamphlets, pencils, etc.* Tours of the
firehouse were given to all visitors. Smokey the Bear also made a special
appearance.
*The
Putnam Reminder
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Participants in the
Putnam Dazzle Parade
Sunday, November 26, 2006  |
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Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association -
Station 76
399 Route 169
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PO Box 222
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S. Woodstock, CT 06267
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(860) 928-3163
Email: contact@wvfa76.org
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