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They Call, We Come!
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On: Dec 19, 2011 (16:26:00)
2011 Alarm Activity = 3300 Calls for Service
2010 Alarm Activity = 3098 Calls for Service
2009 Alarm Activity = 3057 Calls for Service
2011 Firefighter Fatalities = 80 YTD
2010 Firefighter Fatalities = 86
2009 Firefighter Fatalities = 93
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Portage Firefighters Roll Out "Hands Only CPR" for Portage Citizens
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On: Jul 01, 2011 (22:15:00)
Your Portage Firefighters are rolling out a new initiative aimed at educating the public about the importance of early CPR. The initiative, sponsored by the American Heart Association, is called “CPR Anytime for Family and Friends”. The approach uses the new “Hands Only CPR” technique also sponsored by the American Heart Association. Studies have shown that most bystanders do not take action when faced with a cardiac emergency due to fear of doing something wrong and due to the thought that they will have to perform ventilations on a stranger.
This new campaign looks to ease the fear and to simplify the process while increasing the survival rate of the victim. Go to the link below for a wide array of information about “Hands Only CPR”.
http://www.handsonlycpr.org/
If you are interested in ordering one of the CPR, check out the links below.
http://www.laerdal.com/us/
http://www.laerdal.com/doc/167/CPR-Anytime-for-Family-and-Friends
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PFD - Training Highlight
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On: Jun 19, 2011 (21:22:00)
There is no reason for failing to train. BC John Salka shared last year that we should be doing some sort of training every shift and if we aren't,,, we are not doing our jobs as professional firefighters. The internet has helped to provide a vast source of information Read More...
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Shoots & Ladders Ice Hockey Team Update
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On: Jun 18, 2011 (22:45:00)
Season 2, or as some may like to consider Season 1, part 2.... We are missing a few of our "normal" team members and have added some new faces but it appears that the results are picking up right where things left off the last time we were on the ice. The team is 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. The one loss really should have been a win Read More...
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Kalamazoo Mayor to Wash Tower 1
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On: Jun 19, 2011 (12:22:07)
In case your memory fails you, last Winter, the Shoots and Ladders Hockey team played the KDPS team at Wings Stadium. Besides having a traveling trophy at stake,,, the mayor from both Kalamazoo and Portage entered into a side bet where the losing team's mayor would have to wash a fire truck from the other city Read More...
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KDPS Sends Letter of Appreciation
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On: Jun 18, 2011 (00:53:56)
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Hadley sent a letter of appreciation for the Portage Fire Department, specifically the firemen who helped them during the substantial loss of one of their own, Officer Zapata. Take the time to read the attached letter. It is very much appreciated Read More...
Download:
KDPS Thank You.pdf
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Portage Fire Trains on Positive Pressure Attack
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On: Jun 18, 2011 (00:42:00)
Firefighters intentionally burn building
2011-06-15 12:29:48
PORTAGE, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Firefighters are getting some real-life practice as they intentionally set an empty home on fire.The house was set to be torn down anyway so first the Portage Fire Department and crews from four other departments in the county are using it to try out a new system that could help save lives Read More...
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Van Catches Fire Next to Station 2
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On: Jun 18, 2011 (00:42:46)
On Tuesday, June 14th, around 4pm, Portage Firefighters had a bit of unusual excitement. An alarm came in reporting a "car fire" on Oakland Drive. Engine 2 happened to be away from the station at the time of the incident Read More...
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Pat Sportell Announces Retirement
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On: Jun 18, 2011 (00:27:28)
Portage Fire Department secretary, Pat Sportell has decided to retire after 25+ years of dedicated service, working for 5 different chiefs. She has decided that the time is right for her to leave this phase of her life and focus her time on travel, spending time with family and friends and getting adjusted to her new forthcoming role; being a grandmother Read More...
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Changes at the PFD
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On: Jun 18, 2011 (00:20:12)
With the announcement of the retirement of Chief Randy Lawton, the city has decided to name Portage Police Chief White the "Public Safety Director" over both the Portage Police Department and the Fire Department. Deputy Chief of Operations, John Podgorski will take over the position of Senior Deputy Fire Chief. At this time, there is a job posting for the position of Assistant Fire Chief but it has yet to be filled.
There are sure to be even more changes on the horizon for the Portage Fire Department. Stay tuned!
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