2012 Trauma Champions!
by raymondfire (April 17, 2012, 04:14:32 PM) in Special Events

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Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer. Are you prepared?
by raymondfire (February 27, 2012, 12:47:08 PM) in General News

Each year in America, more than 150 people die from accidental non-fire related CO poisoning associated with consumer products. These products include faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces. (Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The Raymond Fire Department would like you to know about the simple steps you can take to protect your family from this deadly and silent killer. The full article will illustrate what you can do to be prepared for carbon monoxide.

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RVFD Receives Donation
by raymondfire (November 21, 2011, 03:52:31 PM) in Special Events

November 14 2011 the Raymond Volunteer Fire Department was the recipients of a $4,200.00 donation from the Branched Oak Yacht Club.

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Don't Forget! Change your clock and smoke alarm batteries this weekend!
by ballmer (November 01, 2011, 04:33:27 PM) in Special Events

Fall Back on Sound Advice: Time to Change Your Clock AND Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

As our nation moves back to Standard Time beginning this weekend, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encourages you to mark the occasion as a time to test your home smoke alarms and replace the batteries if more than one year old.

Every day in the United States, needless home fire deaths occur. Working smoke alarms significantly increase your chance of surviving a deadly home fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you're awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert scanning the air for fire and smoke.

Click full story for more great tips....

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Waverly News / Fire Prevention Week
by ballmer (September 30, 2011, 11:50:04 AM) in Special Events

Waverly news was on location at this month's medical drill to take a department photo. It will be published in a fire prevention week story dedicated to the fire departments of Lancaster County. Photo courtesy of Waverly News.

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Welcome New Recruits!
by ballmer (September 28, 2011, 08:50:48 AM) in General News

Two new recruits joining the department are Ben Krivda and Levi Magnuson. Welcome to the department!

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When To Use 911....
by raymondfire (September 24, 2011, 11:48:57 AM) in General News

It may seem simple; call 911 if you have an emergency, but for some, deciding whether or not to use 911 is confusing. Here are times when you should call 911. For the full article click full story below. Courtesy of Lincoln / Lancaster County 911 Center.

Any medical emergency
In-progress or just-occurred crimes
Any crime involving weapons (guns, knives, clubs, etc)
Domestic violence, in-progress or threatened
Any vehicle accident involving injuries
Anytime a suspect is still in or near the area
Fire of any kind

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Congratulations!!
by raymondfire (August 19, 2011, 11:52:08 AM) in General News

Congratulations goes out to Raymond Firefighter Luke Ballmer for passing his National Registry Paramedic exam and gaining licensure. Congratulations!

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Be Careful Of The Heat!
by raymondfire (June 29, 2011, 09:24:17 AM) in Medical

Summer is once again upon us and many will be enjoying their favorite activities outdoors; but many will also overexert themselves and succumb to either heat exhaustion or worse yet, heat stroke. Many do not know what to look for or will not know how to best treat the conditions. Here are the signs and symptoms and the things you can do to help.

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Inter-departmental Relay Pump Training Exercise
by raymondfire (June 25, 2011, 03:48:22 PM) in Fire

Today members of Raymond, Valparaiso, Ceresco, and Malcolm Fire Departments conducted a training exercise aimed at familiarizing everyone with each department's pumping capabilities. Relay pumping was done at Raymond Central High School and was a huge success. Thanks to all that participated and helped!

Check the photo gallery for photos from today's exercise.

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