It has been a while since I last managed to post anything new, so here is what I remember since last time. First off, we have been rather busy with calls as of late. Surprisingly, the biggest amount of calls seems to be motor vehicle incidents. The most serious of these have happened in the last few days. The first involved three vehicles, however only two were damaged as the third car spun out to avoid the other collision. One car crossing the centre line appears to be the instigating factor in this one. No serious injuries, however a lot of damage to vehicles. Another collision occured late at night across from the Fuse Restaraunt when a car (only 2 days old) lost control while avoiding a deer. (well actually the driver lost control). The car hit and broke a pole off at the base. Likely the vehicle will be written off. Again, thanks to air bags, no injuries.
A batch of alarm calls has come in. Several have involved CO 2 detectors. In one case, elevated levels of CO2 were detected. The owners did admit that were not feeling well over the past few days and actually shut the detector off due to the noise. In another house, the CO2 detector went off to lower than normal oxygen levels in the house. With all windows and doors sealed up tight and the air exchange vents closed, the homeowners were actually breathing down the oxygen levels. Normal levels are 21% in these parts and the home was at 19.5%. Not enough to cause any problems, but it does show how today's newer homes are sealed up so tightly, not only can't the house breathe, but the occupants may begin to suffer.
Still no word on the new pick up truck to replace 209. Hopefully it should be here within the month. The truck committee has begun work on specing out the new apparatus to replace 204.
Work has begun on the framing portion of the first building in the Mariners development. Look for rapid changes as this structure moves forward. Four additional buildings surrounding this one will begin soon as well. This will put an entire new look on the downtown core.
Speaking of which, the new entrance to Evergreen Mall has now opened. This new alignment was completed to allow access to the new traffic circle that will be constructed here this summer.
Work has begun on new townhouses on Townsend Road. There will be approximately 20 units in this development.
New work cabinets were purchased for the fire station. These replaced the old and not very suitable wooden benches over by the workshop. If anyone is interested in these old cabinets, they are here for the taking.
A new computer has been installed in the command vehicle. With a live link to Langford Dispatch, we can now obtain maps and dispatch information directly on screen. With time, building preplans will be placed on this unit with the ability to print maps, floor plans, site plans and more right in the vehicle for use on the emergency scene. If this proves successful, we will look at a similar unit in the duty officer truck next year.
The FD Annual report is now completed. This is a review of what we accomplished in 2010. A copy is available in the coffee room. If you would like a copy of your own, let me know and I will send you a PDF version for your home viewing pleasure.
Well that is it for now. More on a later post.
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