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2009 News Archive |
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line of duty death |
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December
29th, 2009
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The members of the Silver Creek Fire Department with great
sorrow, convey our deepest sympathies to the family &
friends of 33 year old firefighter Steve "Peanut" Koeser & the St. Anna Fire Dept.
Firefighter Koeser was
fatally injured during an explosion while battling a fire
at Bremer Manufacturing.
St. Anna firefighters were extinguishing the dumpster & a
large drum when the explosion occurred. Fire Investigators
believe metal byproducts in waste bins, aluminum chips &
impurities from furnaces, may have reacted to the water
being used by the firefighters & sparked the explosion.
Eight other firefighters were hurt, including 28 year old
firefighter Brad Woelfel, who remains hospitalized in fair
condition.
Please keep the family & friends
of Firefighter Koeser, Firefighter Woelfel, & the St. Anna
Fire
Dept. in your prayers as they endure this unspeakable
loss.
Funeral mass will be
held on Jan. 2nd at 2:00pm at the St. Ann Catholic Church.
Burial will take place in the church cemetery. In lieu of
flowers a memorial has been established in his name to be
used for future needs of his daughter, Lexus |
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS |
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December 24th, 2009
- The membership of the Silver Creek Fire Department wants to
wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
and thank the many people who have supported the
department over the last year. |
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Fellow Firefighter |
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December 10th, 2009
- It is with great sorrow the Silver Creek Fire Department
mourns the loss of fellow firefighter, Lieutenant Leon G. Thull
of the Boltonville Fire Department. Leon passed away
unexpectedly on Tuesday Dec. 8th, at his home. Please
keep Leon's family & friends in your prayers as they cope with this
very difficult time. Visitation for Lieutenant Thull will
be held at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. Michaels on
Dec 11th from 4-8pm as well as 10-11:30am on Dec 12th. The
Miller Funeral Home will be serving the Thull
family and has additional information found at:
www.millermartinfh.com |
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SNOW SHOVELING INJURIES |
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December 9th, 2009
The recent
snowfall makes it necessary to get out the snow shovel,
but the Silver Creek Fire Department would like to remind
area residents of the injuries often sustained while
shoveling. Before undertaking the job, think about how to
do the job safely by checking out our
Snow Removal Injuries
section. |
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THANKSGIVING SAFETY TIPS |
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November
10th, 2009
With Thanksgiving just around the
corner, the Silver Creek Fire Department wants to remind
residents to keep safety on the menu.
See our
Thanksgiving Cooking Tips
for more information. |
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STEAK FRY |
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November
7th, 2009
Over 400 hungry SCFD supporters went home with full
stomachs, some with Monday's lunch prepared, bringing the
7th annual Steak Fry to a successful close. Thank
you to everyone who attended! A large thank you goes
to the community members that donated their time and
resources in making the 2009 Steak Fry a success! |
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BADGER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION |
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November
1st, 2009
Today fire department personnel from Ozaukee,
Washington, Fond Du Lac, and Sheboygan Counties met as
Silver Creek FD hosted the annual Fall Badger Firemen's
Association banquet. A number of topics were discussed
including pending legislation relating to the fire service
and up coming Badger events. Good fellowship, good food,
and good weather...only a Packer victory could have made
for a better day! |
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FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS |
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October 24th, 2009
Fire Chiefs from around the county ascended on
Silver Creek to attend the annual Sheboygan County Fire
Chief's banquet. After a hearty meal, attendees
were privileged to listen to Fire Chief Dan Mayer of the
Cudahy Fire Department. Chief Mayer played a
critical role during the recent Patrick Cudahy
meatpacking facility fire. The chiefs were particularly
interested in the role MABAS played at the Cudahy Fire
as Sheboygan County will be utilizing the MABAS system
in early 2010. |
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FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS |
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October 23rd, 2009
Winning drawings of the 2009 Fire Prevention
Campaign are now posted under the
Fire
Prevention section. Take a look at the winners
from St. John's, Our Lady of the Lakes, and Random Lake
Elementary schools. |
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FIRE PREVENTION PHOTOS |
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October 12th, 2009
Pictures from the 2009 Fire Prevention Week
activities are now posted. Be sure to look for your
friends and family on the
Gallery page!
Congratulations to the lucky pizza delivery contest;
Zachary Pannier & Samuel Mroczek. Each were delivered a
hot pizza by the Silver Creek Fire Department! |
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SCFD IN THE COMMUNITY |
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October 4th, 2009
This week marks the 84th Annual National Fire
Prevention Week. The Silver Creek Fire Department will
once again join forces with the Batavia, Random Lake, and
Adell Fire Departments and visit the local schools to
promote fire safety awareness. Last week, students
received batteries for smoke detectors and fire safety
literature to take home and discuss with their family.
With a parent's signature, each student was entered in the
Safe Kids WI of Sheboygan County
Pizza Delivery Contest with lucky winners receiving a
piping hot pizza delivered by local
fire departments. On Thursday, the Silver Creek Fire
Department will deliver (with a fire truck!) pizzas
prepared by
Gina Marie's to each of
the winners in the Silver
Creek area. The week will be jam packed with
activities that include the following:
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Time |
Location |
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9:00am |
Our Lady of the Lakes |
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1:00pm |
RLFD w/Random Lake Kindergarten |
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9:30am |
St. Johns in
Sherman Center |
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1:00pm |
Random Lake
Elementary |
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6:00pm |
Pizza Delivery |
Check back for Pizza Contest Winners
and pictures from this week's activities! |
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STEAK FRY TICKETS |
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September 26th, 2009
Tickets for the 7th
Annual Steak Fry are now available from any department
member. Be sure to get your tickets soon as this event is
sold out each year. Check out the
Fundraisers page for additional information. |
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UPDATED WEBSITE |
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September 4th, 2009
Pardon our
construction mess! As you can see, the department
website has a new look and we hope it is much more
attractive and content additionally informative.
Please be patient as it is a work in progress. |
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK |
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September 4th, 2009
Fire Prevention Week is only a
few weeks away. Fire Prevention Week 2009 focuses on burn
awareness and prevention as well as keeping homes safe from
the leading causes of home fires. Check out the
Fire
Prevention section for all the details! |
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fema grant |
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September 3rd, 2009
After being awarded
$59,595 from a FEMA grant,
5,250' of new Angus hose, TFT fog nozzles, Flamefighter
piercing nozzles, Blitzfire ground monitor, & Motorola
Minitor V pagers have been placed into service. An ISG
thermal imaging camera has been ordered and will be placed
into service soon. |
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Lawnmower Safety |
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May 17th, 2009
- The trees are budding, the birds are chirping, the grass is
green, and you're more stuffed up than a Thanksgiving turkey.
That can only mean one thing....SPRING IS FINALLY HERE!!
As you dust off your mower for the year, be sure to remember the
fire hazards associated with refueling your mower. The
Consumer Product Safety Commission logs thousands of occurrences
each year relating to property damage and personal injuries in
fire related lawn mower incidents. Here are a few things
to remember...
- Never smoke when
refueling the gas tank.
- Store gasoline in a
UL, FM, or CSA rated container.
- Never keep gasoline in
your home or fill gas tank indoors.
- Never store the machine or
fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot
light such as a water heater or
other appliances.
- Never fill containers inside
a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
- Wipe up gasoline spills
immediately and do not attempt to start the engine but move
the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
- Never over-fill the fuel
tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
- Never remove the gas cap or
add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool,
before refueling.
Please review your lawn mower operator's manual for additional
safety considerations. Contact the product manufacturer
for any additional questions. The Silver Creek Fire
Department wishes everyone a safe mowing season! |
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50th Chicken Barbecue |
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May 3rd, 2009
- Today marked the golden anniversary for the Silver Creek Fire
Department Chicken Barbecue. Well over 1,000 chicken
dinners were served throughout the day. A great deal of
thanks is owed to the many people who supported our Chicken
Barbecue from the donations ranging from delicious desserts to
corn to milk, the many hard working volunteers, and to the
fabulous community members who continually make each and every
fire department fundraiser a success year after year. Your
support during hard economic times is a testament of what a
great community is made of. We look forward to 50 more
years of success!! |
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Fellow Firefighter |
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February 28th, 2009
- It is with great sorrow the Silver Creek Fire Department
mourns the loss of fellow firefighter Jeremy M. Johnson of the
Waubeka Fire Department. Jeremy passed away as a result of
congestive heart failure on Thursday February 26th. Please
keep Jeremy's family and friends in your prayers as they cope with this
very difficult time. Visitation for Firefighter Johnson will
be held at the Eernisee Funeral Home, 1600 West Grand Avenue,
Port Washington on Monday March 2nd, 2009 from 4PM to 8PM.
The Eernisee Funeral Home will be serving the Johnson
family and has additional information found at:
www.eernissefuneralhome.com |
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Miniature Bowling Tournament |
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February 27th, 2009
- The 3rd Annual Miniature bowling tournament is a week
away and approaching quickly! Be sure to stop by the
firehouse on March 7th to check out the action and grab a steak
sandwich or brat even if you aren't bowling. In addition,
a silent auction will take place during the tournament featuring
a wide variety of prizes ranging from golf outings to Wisconsin
Dells activities. Stop by to check out all the silent
auction items. Bowling action begins at 10:00am with food
and beverages available all day. Hope to see you there! |
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Woelfel, 28