MTFD News

Massie Twp. receives the Zoll difibulators.

On Saturday June 28th the Volunteers received the 5 Zoll difiulators that were purchased with the 2007 AFG grant. We ordered 2 fully equipped heart monitors for the Squads and 3 AED's for the Brush, Engine, and the Chiefs vehicle. On Monday July 8th the Zoll rep came to the firehouse for complete training of the units.

The shipment.

The heart monitors going on the Squads.

Side of the heart monitors.

The AED's going on the Brush, Engine, and Chief's vehicle

3 Members graduate from Sinclar College with a Fire Science Degree

In Febuary Massie Twp. volunteers congratulated 3 members (FF James Wiseman, FF Daniel Farley, FF Aaron Caskey) that recently graduated from the Sinclar College with there fire science degree. With this degree they are a big help to the fire dept. We would like to thank them for there time and effort they put into the class.

FF. James Wiseman, FF. Daniel Farley

Fire Science Class of 08

CHANGE YOUR CLOCK CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS

In the event of a fire, a smoke alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. They are the single most important means of preventing house and apartment fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal -- so you and your family can escape. Smoke alarms are one of the best safety features you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family and your home. The Massie Township Fire Department has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors available free of charge for the members of the community that we serve. Smoke detector testing service is also available. Please call us at 513-897-5039 if you are in need.

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INFORMATION

The following information will help you to better understand how carbon monoxide can impact your life and the lives of your family.
What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and toxic gas, and is often referred to as the "silent killer". When inhaled, it inhibits the blood’s capacity to transport oxygen throughout the body. It can poison the body quickly in high concentrations, or slowly over long periods of time.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) can cause flue-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness and even loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can cause brain damage and death. The elderly, children and people with heart or respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to CO.
How is carbon monoxide generated in the home?
Carbon monoxide is a by-product of incomplete combustion of fuel such as natural gas, propane, heating oil, kerosene, coal, charcoal, gasoline or wood. This incomplete combustion can occur in any device that depends on burning for energy or heat, such as furnaces, room heaters, fire places, hot water heaters, stoves or grills and any gas-powered vehicle or engine. Automobiles left running in attached garages, gas barbecues operated inside the house, grills or kerosene heaters that are not properly vented, or chimneys or vents that are dirty or plugged may create unsafe levels of CO.