Congratulations to Firefighter Kris Perlee and Firefighter Carl Gile for completing their Firefighter Level One Certification.
And congratulations to Will Elwell for earning the rank of Senior Cadet!
And congratulations to Will Elwell for earning the rank of Senior Cadet!
TOWN OF BRISTOL
PUBLIC NOTICE
FIRE FACILITY PUBLIC PLANNING SESSIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
And
SATURDAY, MAY 4TH
The Bristol Selectboard and Fire Facility Committee will hold two meetings to seek ideas and
suggestions from the public regarding the siting of an updated Fire Department facility for the
community. These meetings will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 and Saturday, May 4,
2013. Both meetings will take place at the American Legion on Airport Road in Bristol and will
begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude no later than noon. Both meetings will be facilitated by Adam
Lougee, Executive Director of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission. The general
topic areas to be covered during these public planning sessions will include the following:
1) Discussion about the need for updating current Fire Department facilities. Thoughts and
concerns about the recent facility bond vote and public planning process.
2) Identification of relevant criteria for evaluating possible sites for locating fire facilities.
3) Identification of possible sites to be considered for locating future fire facilities.
4) Discussion about future use of the current North Street fire facility property.
Citizens interested in the future location and related planning for facilities for the Bristol Fire
Department are encouraged to attend these meetings. Written suggestions and comments are
also welcome and may be submitted to the Fire Facility Committee at the Bristol Town Offices,
by mail to PO Box 249 Bristol VT 05443, or by email to Town Administrator Bill Bryant at
wbryant@madriver.net.
Please contact Bill Bryant at 453‐2410 if you have any questions about the public planning
process.
At this year's awards banquet, Mark Bouvier was presented with a service pin for 40 years of dedicated service to the Department. Brett received the Department's most training hours award with over 300 hours last year. PJ received a new award for outstanding service to our non-profit sector, the NH Munsill Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company. Karen received the award for outstanding contributing member to the department.
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Also nominated: Cadet of the Year: Nick Ouellette Senior Firefighter of the Year: Peter Bouvier Line Officer of the Year: Eric Forand Chief of the Year: Peeker Heffernan Annual Meeting Updates: The results of our Annual Meeting Officer Elections: Chief: John "Peeker" Heffernan 1st Assistant Chief: Brett LaRose 2nd Assistant Chief: Eric Forand Captain: Kevin LaRose Lieutenant: Amos Martin Truck Captain: Justin Jackman Truck Lieutenant: Jarrett Kimball |
Winter Fire SafetyFireplace and Wood Stove Safety:
- Fireplaces regularly build up creosote in their chimneys. They need to be cleaned out frequently and chimneys should be inspected for obstructions and cracks to prevent deadly chimney and roof fires. - Check to make sure the damper is open before starting any fire. - Never burn trash, paper or green wood in your fireplace or wood stove. These materials cause heavy creosote buildup and are difficult to control. Use a screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks. - Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed. Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from your home and any other nearby buildings. Never empty the ash directly into a trash can. Douse and saturate the ashes with water. - Have the chimney checked and cleaned routinely by a chimney "sweep" at least once a year. Inspect it frequently, as often as twice a month if necessary, and clean when a creosote buildup is noted. |
Annual meeting updates:
The results of our Annual Meeting Officer Elections:
Chief: John "Peeker" Heffernan
1st Assistant Chief: Brett LaRose
2nd Assistant Chief: Eric Forand
Captain: Kevin LaRose
Lieutenant: Amos Martin
Truck Captain: Justin Jackman
Truck Lieutenant: Jarrett Kimball
Chief: John "Peeker" Heffernan
1st Assistant Chief: Brett LaRose
2nd Assistant Chief: Eric Forand
Captain: Kevin LaRose
Lieutenant: Amos Martin
Truck Captain: Justin Jackman
Truck Lieutenant: Jarrett Kimball
Winter Weather Reminders
Help us out by shoveling out fire hydrants 5 feet in each direction.
Remember to keep furnace exhausts clear of snow. If they become blocked, dangerous levels of carbon monoxide could build up in your house. Have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor and call the fire department immediately if the alarm is sounding. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can be deadly.
Congratulations to Ryan Denecker who was voted into the Bristol fire department Thursday, November 7 as our newest probationary firefighter!
Welcome Andrew Davis and Tyler Ouellette as our newest cadet members!
Welcome Andrew Davis and Tyler Ouellette as our newest cadet members!
Thank you to those who helped make our annual food drive a success. We collected over 1800 lbs of food for our local food bank.
Thank you to everyone who helped us make our annual coin drop a success this year. The money raised during this event is used to purchase equipment for the department.
Thank you to everyone who helped us make our annual coin drop a success this year. The money raised during this event is used to purchase equipment for the department.
Congratulations to Truck Captain Justin Jackman who received Maintenance Technician of the Year and Cadet Will Elwell who received Youth Firefighter of the Year awards at this year's
Vermont State Firefighters Association annual convention.
Vermont State Firefighters Association annual convention.
George Smith (left) and Roy LaRose (right) in the Bristol 4th of July Parade. Between the two of them they share 121 years of service to the Bristol Fire Department!
Governor Shumlin visits the members before the start of the Bristol 4th of July parade.
Carl Gile was voted into the Bristol Fire Department on
May 2nd as our newest member!
May 2nd as our newest member!
Congratulations to Brett LaRose for receiving the Contributing Member of the Year award at this year's recognition night.
Congratulations to James Goodyear for receiving the Most Training Hours award at this year's recognition night.
The following members were recognized for their years in the fire service:
George Smith: 55 years
Amos Martin: 10 years
Chris Griggs: 10 years
Darin Griner: 5 years
Jarrett Kimball: 5 years
George Smith: 55 years
Amos Martin: 10 years
Chris Griggs: 10 years
Darin Griner: 5 years
Jarrett Kimball: 5 years
Congratulations to Cadet Will Elwell who received the Addison County Firefighters Association 2011 Chief Ralph Jackman Youth Firefighter of the Year award!
Carbon Monoxide Safety
A working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are the most important device you can have in your home. They provide essential early warning of a problem so you and your family can safely escape.
Requirements for carbon monoxide, or CO, detectors (alarms) went into effect in 2005 for all buildings where people sleep. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels. Carbon monoxide poisoning can mimic flu symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea and fatigue. Higher levels of exposure result in disorientation, drowsiness, unconsciousness and death.
Common sources of carbon monoxide include heating appliances, water heaters, clothes dryers, emergency generators, temporary cooking appliances or space heaters and motor vehicles running in attached garages or adjacent to a building
(http://firesafety.vermont.gov/safety_issues/co)