News for firefighters

Various calls keep YFD busy

During Aug. 4 and 5 the Yarmouth Fire Department responded to three calls, all of a different nature. A page at 3:55 p.m. on the fourth was for the boat crew and the department’s zodiac to respond to the Chebogue River for a pleasure yacht taking on water as a result of a broken water pipe. The crew was quickly on scene as another boat was towing the disabled boat to the wharf. The two aboard were in no immediate danger. While at this scene Engine 4 and a page sounded at 4:34 p.m. for a sprinkled alarm at Sunset Terrace. The problem was solved without any damage and while returning from Chebogue, Engine 4 was dispatched at 5:15 p.m. to Overton for an alarm. Several runs were made on Tuesday, Aug. 5. At 5:57 p.m. Engine 4 responded to a motor vehicle accident at 512 Main Shore Rd., members assisted EHS.

FFM VOLUNTEERS

Wednesday, Aug. 13- Pauline Beals, Thursday, Aug.14- Jack Dease, Friday, AuG. 15- Stewart Deveau, Saturday, Aug. 16- Ed Robicheau, Monday, August 18- Bruce Robbins, Tuesday, Aug. 19- Ray Dewaepenaere.

DATE IN HISTORY

As electrical storms seem to be common lately, we have recorded the date of Aug. 13, 2005 at 112 Cliff St. Damage was severe to the chimney, there was fire in the attic, with water damage on the first and second floor. Engine 4, aerial ladder and units 14 and 26 were at the scene for approximately two hours.

KITCHEN SAFETY

Don’t leave the kitchen while food is cooking on the stove. Keep pot holders, food packaging, cook books and other combustibles off the stove top. Turn pot handles in so you can’t bump them.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN

Use only one heat producing appliance on the same circuit at a time. Have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) installed on all kitchen counters outlets to prevent shock hazards.

YFD AUXILIARY YARD SALE

The yard sale schedule for Saturday, Sept. 6 will take place at the Yarmouth fire hall. For more information contact person is Wendy Deveau at 902-742-1350.