News Archive
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The truck committee, Chief Don Robertson, Captain's Jay Dugas & Brandon Davis, and Operator Stephen Guidroz, are pleased to announce that the new Rescue 819 is now in production, to keep up with the construction of the truck you can visit the Siddons Martin Website at http://www.siddons-martin.com/
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The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) is a non-profit service organization operated by Insurance Companies licensed to write fire insurance in Louisiana. The Association was established in 1888 by an act of the Louisiana Legislature and is governed by a Board of Directors elected by and from member insurance companies. The PIAL's sole purpose is to evaluate fire defenses for use in property insurance rate making. We evaluate and grade the current protection capabilities of cities, municipalities and fire districts. By application of the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, communities are assigned a Public Protection Classification on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing no recognized fire protection.
This schedule is used throughout the United States. The present edition of the Rating Schedule, which uses a Credit Point System, was adopted in Louisiana in 1980 and has three major sections which include receiving and handling fire alarms, fire department, and water supply. The schedule is applied by PIAL Municipal Field Representatives who visit each community to gather the information needed to determine the applicable Public Protection Classification on a 5 year interval. The resulting classification is then used as one of the many factors required to develop fire insurance rates for individual properties located in the community.
The Marrero Harvey Fire Department was recently evaluated by the PIAL, Chief Don Robertson and President Taz Istre are pleased to report that the department has maintained its Class 2 Fire Rating.
For more information on the evaluation process and the PIAL please visit their website http://www.pial.org/municipal-division.html
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In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames.
Prepare and practice your fire escape plan twice a year with everyone in your household, including children and people with disabilities. It's also a good idea to practice your plan with overnight guests. Some tips to consider when preparing your escape plan include:
- Draw a map of each level of your home and show all doors and windows. Find two ways to get out of each room. Make sure all doors and windows that lead outside open easily.
- Only purchase collapsible escape ladders evaluated by a recognized testing laboratory. Use the ladder only in a real emergency.
- Teach children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them.
- Have a plan for everyone in your home who has a disability.
- Practice your fire escape plan at night and during the daytime.
"Have Two Ways Out" PSA
src</span>="http://www.youtube.com/embed/<span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="JyaXXqjFBAc" data-scaytid="3">JyaXXqjFBAc</span>" <span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="frameborder" data-scaytid="9">frameborder</span>="0" allowfullscreen>iframe</span>><span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> </span><iframe width="560" height="315" <span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="src" data-scaytid="5">src</span>="http://www.youtube.com/embed/<span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="JyaXXqjFBAc" data-scaytid="7">JyaXXqjFBAc</span>" <span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="frameborder" data-scaytid="11">frameborder</span>="0" allowfullscreen></p> <h2> Security Bars Require Special Precautions</h2> <p> <a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens//home_fire_prev/escape/secure.shtm" _cke_saved_href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens//home_fire_prev/escape/secure.shtm">Security bars</a> may help to keep your family safe from intruders, but they can also trap you inside in the event of a deadly fire! Windows and doors with <strong>security bars must have quick release devices</strong> to allow them to be opened immediately in an emergency. Make sure everyone in the family understands and practices how to properly operate and open locked or barred doors and windows.</p> <h2> Immediately Leave the Home</h2> <p> <strong>When a fire occurs, get out fast: you may only have seconds to escape safely.</strong> Take the safest exit route, but if you must escape through smoke, remember to crawl low, under the smoke and keep your mouth covered. The smoke contains toxic gases, which can disorient you or, at worst, overcome you.</p> <h2> Never Open Doors that are Hot to the Touch</h2> <p> When you come to a closed door, feel the doorknob and door to make sure that fire is not on the other side. If either is hot, leave the door closed and use your secondary escape route. If the door feels cool, open it slowly. Be ready to shut it quickly if heavy smoke or fire is present.</p> <p> If you can't get out, close the door and cover vents and cracks around doors to keep the smoke out. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Say where you are and signal for help at the window with a light-colored cloth or a flashlight.</p> <h2> Designate a Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance</h2> <p> Designate a meeting location a safe distance in front of your home. For example, meet under a specific tree or at the end of the driveway or front sidewalk to make sure everyone has gotten out safely and no one will be hurt looking for someone who is already safe. <strong>Make sure everyone in your home knows how to call 9-1-1</strong> or your local emergency number and that your house number can be seen day or night from the street.</p> <h2> Once Out, Stay Out</h2> <p> Remember to escape first and then notify the fire department using the 9-1-1 system or proper local emergency number in your area. <strong>Never go back into a burning building for any reason.</strong> Teach children not to hide from firefighters. If someone is missing, or pets are trapped inside your home, tell the firefighters right away. They are equipped to perform rescues safely.</p> <h2> How Fire-Safe Is Your Home?</h2> <h3> You won’t know until you do a fire safety walkthrough.</h3> <p> Conduct a fire safety walkthrough of your home on a regular basis. Use the following tips to help you in your walkthrough:</p> <ul> <li> Keep clothes, blankets, curtains, towels, and other items that can easily catch on fire at least three feet from space heaters and away from stove burners.</li> <li> Place space heaters where they will not tip over easily.</li> <li> Have chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a professional.</li> <li> Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces and leave glass doors open while burning a fire.</li> <li> Never leave cooking unattended.</li> <li> Be sure your stove and small appliances are off before going to bed.</li> <li> Check for worn wires and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.</li> <li> Never overload electrical sockets.</li> <li> Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children.</li> <li> Never leave cigarettes unattended and never smoke in bed.</li> <li> Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out. The cigarette needs to be completely stubbed out in the ashtray or run under water. <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> </span></li> </ul> <h2> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Security Bars Require Special Precautions</span></h2> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"><a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens//home_fire_prev/escape/secure.shtm" _cke_saved_href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens//home_fire_prev/escape/secure.shtm">Security bars</a> may help to keep your family safe from intruders, but they can also trap you inside in the event of a deadly fire! Windows and doors with <strong>security bars must have quick release devices</strong> to allow them to be opened immediately in an emergency. Make sure everyone in the family understands and practices how to properly operate and open locked or barred doors and windows.</span></p> <h2> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Immediately Leave the Home</span></h2> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"><strong>When a fire occurs, get out fast: you may only have seconds to escape safely.</strong> Take the safest exit route, but if you must escape through smoke, remember to crawl low, under the smoke and keep your mouth covered. The smoke contains toxic gases, which can disorient you or, at worst, overcome you.</span></p> <h2> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Never Open Doors that are Hot to the Touch</span></h2> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">When you come to a closed door, feel the doorknob and door to make sure that fire is not on the other side. If either is hot, leave the door closed and use your secondary escape route. If the door feels cool, open it slowly. Be ready to shut it quickly if heavy smoke or fire is present.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">If you can't get out, close the door and cover vents and cracks around doors to keep the smoke out. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Say where you are and signal for help at the window with a light-colored cloth or a flashlight.</span></p> <h2> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Designate a Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance</span></h2> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Designate a meeting location a safe distance in front of your home. For example, meet under a specific tree or at the end of the driveway or front sidewalk to make sure everyone has gotten out safely and no one will be hurt looking for someone who is already safe. <strong>Make sure everyone in your home knows how to call 9-1-1</strong> or your local emergency number and that your house number can be seen day or night from the street.</span></p> <h2> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Once Out, Stay <span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="Ou" data-scaytid="13">Ou</span></span></h2> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Remember to escape first and then notify the fire department using the 9-1-1 system or proper local emergency number in your area. <strong>Never go back into a burning building for any reason.</strong> Teach children not to hide from firefighters. If someone is missing, or pets are trapped inside your home, tell the firefighters right away. They are equipped to perform rescues safely.</span></p> <h2> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">How Fire-Safe Is Your Home?</span></h2> <h3> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">You won’t know until you do a fire safety walkthrough.</span></h3> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Conduct a fire safety walkthrough of your home on a regular basis. Use the following tips to help you in your walkthrough:</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Keep clothes, blankets, curtains, towels, and other items that can easily catch on fire at least three feet from space heaters and away from stove burners.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Place space heaters where they will not tip over <span class="scayt-misspell" data-scayt_word="easil" data-scaytid="15">easil</span></span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Have chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a professional.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces and leave glass doors open while burning a fire.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Never leave cooking unattended.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Be sure your stove and small appliances are off before going to bed.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Check for worn wires and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Never overload electrical sockets.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Never leave cigarettes unattended and never smoke in bed.</span></p> <p> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out. The cigarette needs to be completely stubbed out in the ashtray or run under water. <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> </span></span></p> </body>
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The Board of Directors has elected to accept Don Robertson as Fire Chief for the Marrero Harvey Fire Department and Re Appoint him for the next two years. When asked how he felt with the re appointment Chief Robertson replied, " I would like to thank the Board and the Membership for bestowing the trust and confidence in me to remain the Fire Chief of this great department, and i look forward to working with everyone over the next two years."
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The Marrero Harvey Fire Department has recently received the LWCC Safest 70 Award. This award acknowledges excellence, outstanding performance, and commitment to workplace safety.
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U.S. Fire Administration Announces 2011 On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities
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USFA Press Office: (301) 447-1853January 3, 2012
EMMITSBURG, MD — The United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced today there were 81 on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States as a result of incidents that occurred in 2011. This represents an almost seven percent decrease from the 87 fatalities reported for 2010. The 81 fatalities occurred in 33 states, one U.S. territory, and one overseas U.S. military facility. Texas experienced the highest number of fatalities (seven). North Carolina experienced six firefighter deaths and was the only other state with five or more firefighter fatalities.
“In 2004 at the initial Life Safety Summit, a number of fire service leaders did not believe we would complete a calendar year with less than 100 firefighter on-duty deaths,” U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell said. "We broke through that perceived barrier in 2009, 2010, and now in 2011! We salute and congratulate our fire service family and pledge to continue working closely with the entire fire service community and its partners to maintain and even accelerate this downward trend in on-duty firefighter deaths.”
Heart attacks were responsible for the deaths of 48 firefighters(59%) in 2011, nearly the same proportion of firefighter deaths from heart attack or stroke (60%) in 2010. Ten on-duty firefighters died in association with wildland fires, the lowest number of annual firefighter deaths associated with wildland fires since 1996. Fifty-four percent of all firefighter fatalities occurred while performing emergency duties. Only three firefighters were killed in vehicle collisions.
2011 firefighter fatality statistics are provisional and may change as the USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify the names of firefighters reported to have died on duty during 2011. The final number of firefighter fatalities will be reported in USFA's annual firefighter fatality report, expected to be available by July 2012.
For additional information on firefighter fatalities, including the annual fatality reports from 1986 through 2010 and the Firefighter Fatality Retrospective Study 1990–2000, please visit the USFA website.
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Jefferson Parish Man Dies Today from Injuries When His Home Caught Fire
Harvey, LA- A Jefferson Parish man has died today after being hospitalized for injuries he sustained when his home caught fire on December 15, 2011.
The Marrero Harvey Volunteer Fire Department responded shortly before 8:00 pm to 700 Bellanger Street to a report that a residence was on fire. Firefighters arrived minutes later to discover a kitchen fire. They quickly entered the home and rescued Thomas Meador (dob. 12-24-1928). He was transported to West Jefferson Medical Center and later transferred to the Baton Rouge General Burn Unit; he had been listed in critical condition. The home did not have working smoke alarms. Fire Chief Don Robertson stated, “Our personnel did a remarkable job of locating Mr. Meador quickly and rendered emergency care to him”.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office worked jointly with the Jefferson Parish Fire Prevention Bureau to investigate this tragic fire and the resulting death that has occurred today. Investigators believe that the fire
originated in the microwave oven where items being cooked ignited and caused a fire that spread to other combustibles in the kitchen.
State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning states, “We were very disappointed to hear the news today that this man has died, the Marrero Harvey Firefighters worked very hard to save him. Fires are very dangerous and
take precious life within moments. I can’t plead enough; every home in Louisiana must have working smoke alarms if we are to stop these deaths! If you have elderly family members or neighbors act today and install smoke alarms in their home, their lives depend on it”.