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WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, BROTHERS |
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MERRY CHRISTMAS |
 December
24th, 2010
- The members of
the Silver Creek Fire Department wish you and your family a
safe and happy holiday season!! We'll see you in 2011!!! |
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Happy thanksgiving |
 November
20th,
2010 - Thanksgiving is usually marked by wonderful food,
full stomachs, friends, family. Don't forget to keep
safety on the menu during your Thanksgiving feast.
Thanksgiving has been the day with the most cooking
related fires and emergencies. Take a few minutes to
read through these helpful
Safety Reminders so you
and your family can enjoy the holidays, injury free.
Happy Thanksgiving from the members of the Silver Creek
Fire Department. |
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Steak fry |
 November
8th,
2010 - The 9th
annual Steak Fry has quickly come and gone. Thank you to
everyone who helped support the fire department by attending
the event. A sincere thank you to all the community
members that assisted in pulling off yet another successful
Steak Fry. We hope to see you all again in 2011!!! |
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Steak fry tickets |
 September
18th, 2010
- Tickets for the 9th annual Steak Fry are now on sale!
Tickets are only available in advance and are not available at
the door. Tickets can be purchased through any department
member. Check out the
Fundraisers page for
additional information on menu items, times, and prices. We
hope you come and join us! |
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Fall Fire safety tips |
 September
15th, 2010
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Because the winter months pose
the greatest risk of fire, winterizing your home is an
important step in protecting your family and home. Maintaining
the furnace and
repairing damaged windows are just a few
things that will help keep a home running through the winter
months.Be sure to change the battery in
your smoke detector during Daylight Savings. Changing the batteries every
six months prevents detectors from going dead. Creosote build
up in the chimney is another winter related fire hazard. Creosote is a deposit from
smoke that can build up in a chimney. If it gets too thick, it
can start on fire and destroy the house. It is recommended to
clean the chimney each year before using the fireplace. Space
heaters can also be a fire hazard, and it is recommended to
create a safe area around the heater. Any furniture should be
at least three feet away.
Homeowners should use battery
powered lights in Halloween Jack o'Lanterns to prevent
accidents. Christmas tree lights should also be inspected
before use and monitored carefully, especially on real trees.
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summer heat |
 July
17th, 2010
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High temperatures aren't
only dangerous for firefighters, the heat of summer can
be hard on all of us. But heat affects the elderly and the
young quicker than most. Monitor newborns and infants
frequently, and check on elderly people in your neighborhood
from time to time. They cannot regulate their body temperature
as well as average adults, so they are more susceptible to the
heat.
If you will be working outside, take frequent breaks and drink
sufficient fluids. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat
stroke can develop quickly. If you have chest pain, become
dizzy, light headed, or have trouble breathing, stop working
immediately and call 911. Staying out of the heat and drinking
plenty of fluids are the best prevention from heat related
illness. |
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Fireworks safety |
, 2010
- The Silver Creek Fire department wants to remind everyone
that the use of fireworks not only causes fires, but results
in severe injuries and burns.
We strongly encourage everyone to attend a professional
fireworks show to celebrate our nation's independence. We wish
you, your friends, and your family a safe and happy Fourth of
July!
National Fire Protection Agency 2010 |
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MEMORIAL DAY |
 May
30th, 2010
- For more than 140 years, the United States has set aside the
last Monday in May to rekindle the story of our great nation,
told through the stories of the men and women who have given
their lives in service. Remember to celebrate the lives
of the men and women who gave their lives for this great
nation. Take time to thank the active and former
soldiers in your life for the freedoms they are protecting.
The following area Memorial Day services will be held.
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Random Lake |
Ceremony |
11:00am |
Memorial Triangle |
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Adell |
Parade |
10:00am |
Wisconsin Ave. |
Batavia
Beechwood Boltonville |
Place Flags on Veteran's
Gravesites |
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Belgium |
Parade |
10:30am |
Main Street |
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Hingham |
Parade |
10:30am |
Main Street |
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Cascade |
Memorial Day Service |
10:00am |
Cascade Lion's Clubhouse |
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Fredonia |
Parade |
10:00am |
Milwaukee St. |
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Fillmore |
Tribute to Wisconsin Fallen
Soldiers |
12:00pm |
Turner Hall |
For more information on the
Memorial Day services, check out
The Sounder. |
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Gun raffle tickets |
 May
18th, 2010
- Tickets for the 2010 Gun Raffle have all been successfully
sold! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for
the 2010 Gun Raffle. Winners are selected weekly with an
updated Winner's List posted on the
Raffle Page. Check often for updates.
From the Gun Raffle Committee... "In these economic
times we are fortunate that there are people willing to
support our fire department, both financially and in a social
context." Thank you again for your support and good
luck!! |
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GRILLING SAFETY |
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April
18th, 2010
- The weather's getting warmer, the bikes are on the road,
& your allergies are making you miserable. That can only mean one
thing...SPRING IS HERE & SO IS OUTDOOR GRILLING!!! The tastes &
smells of hot dogs, brats, & burgers is a welcome sight. But grilling
accidents can make your barbecue kick-off memorable for all the wrong
reasons. The Silver Creek Fire Department wishes everyone a safe &
enjoyable grilling season. Check out the video above & these helpful
Grilling Safety Tips from the National
Fire Protection Association. |
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gun raffle |
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April
17th, 2010
- The start of the 9th Annual Gun Raffle is only a few
weeks away. Tickets have been selling fast & only a limited amount
remain. Be sure to see a department member or
EMAIL us soon to get in on the action.
The first drawing will be held on May 20th. Take a look at our
Raffle
page for a complete listing of the 2010 guns. |
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Chicken BBQ |
 April
11th, 2010
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The 51st Annual Chicken
Barbecue will be held on May 2nd. Tickets are available in
advance from any fire department member or may be
purchased the day of the event. Take a look at our
Fundraisers section for
more details. |
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THANK YOU |
 March
8th, 2010
- The 4th Annual
Silver Creek Fire Department
Miniature Bowling tournament was another great success!
40 teams
competed in the double elimination tournament with 1st
place being
won by the Beechwood Bunch and 2nd place won by
the Kitty Lickers. Congratulations to all the winners!
Over 75 items were sold during the silent auction.
Auction items ranged from museum tickets, gift cards,
frozen beef, restaurants, bowling games, WI Dells
attractions, to sports items. Thank you to all the
sponsors of the tournament to all the participants,
spectators, and attendees of the bowling tournament for
coming out and supporting our fire department. We
hope to see you all again next year! Check out the
Photo Gallery
page for all the action! |
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miniature bowling |
 February 21st, 2010
- The 4th Annual Silver Creek Fire Department Miniature
Bowling Tournament is quickly approaching. For those
joining the action, you will be contacted shortly with
your team start times. Even if you aren't bowling,
stop at the firehouse to catch the action, grab a bite to
eat, and bid on items for the silent auction.
Tournament starts at 10:00AM on March 6th and food is
served all day. We'd love to see you out there!! |
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carbon monoxide |
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February 20th, 2010
- Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless,
tasteless gas produced by incomplete combustion. Any fuel
burning appliances, vehicle, tool, or other device has the
potential to produce dangerous levels of CO.
 Fuel
fired furnaces (non-electric)
Gas
Water Heaters
Fireplaces
and Woodstoves
Gas
Stoves
Gas
Dryers
Charcoal
Grills
Motorized
Yard Equipment
Automobiles
It kills thousands of people each year, and injures many
more. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell carbon
monoxide, a Carbon Monoxide detector is the only way to
alert you to increasingly dangerous levels of carbon
monoxide before tragedy strikes. The Silver Creek Fire
Department urges you to take a few minutes to read some
information on Carbon Monoxide, published by the US
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Carbon Monoxide Information |
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WELCOME home |
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January
19th, 2010
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The Silver Creek Fire Department and its members welcome
home United States Army Platoon Sergeant and Silver Creek
Firefighter Joe Fahney. Sergeant Fahney was serving
with the 32nd Infantry Brigade, Alpha Company and was
based in Camp Taji, Iraq (approx 20 miles north of
Baghdad). Sergeant Fahney's 49 soldier platoon were
responsible for mission detaining.
In September 2008, the 32nd Infantry Brigade & six other
Wisconsin units received mobilization orders. This
was the largest operational deployment of Wisconsin
National Guard forces since World War II.
Deployment Picture
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helping our family |
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January
10th, 2010
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Several members of the Silver Creek Fire Department will
be assisting our brother & sister firefighters at the St.
Anna Fire Department. Along with other area departments,
Silver Creek firefighters will be staffing the St. Anna
fire station, as they remain out of service while they
deal with the physical & emotional tolls suffered during
the incident at Bremer Manufacturing. |
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