June 2009
Pancake Breakfast Jun 13/09
Churchbridge Fire Rescue would like to thank everyone who came out to support our pancake breakfast on Saturday June 13th.
Potashville Volunteer Firefighter Competition Jun 6/09
This past Saturday was the 6th Annual Potashville Volunteer Firefighter Competition in Stockholm. The teams competing were Bredenbury, Langenburg, Whitewood, Stockholm and Churchbridge. The six events in the competition were Search and Rescue, Simple Hose Lay, Burst Hose, Casulty Rescue, Challenge Relay, and Water Soccer. Churchbridge placed 3rd in Casulty Rescue. 2nd in Simple Hose Lay, Search and Rescue and Water Soccer. 1st in Burst Hose and the Challenge Relay which put Churchbridge in a 1st place tie with Stockholm. To break the tie, penalty minutes were counted and Stockholm came out on top. Members competing for Churchbridge were Dean Evans, Ted Putland, Curtis Bjarnason, Tanner Eskra, Dustin Eskra, Blake Banga, and Brandon Eskra. Kevin Eskra was team coach. This is the second time in three years that Churchbridge has placed second overall in the competition. Churchbridge will host the 7th Annual Potashville Volunteer Firefighter Competition in 2010. Go to Photo Gallery to view event pictures.
March 2009
New AED Mar 6/09
The Churchbridge First Responder group has recently received a brand new Automated External Defibrillator. An AED is a tool that automatically diagnoses life threatening heart rhythms. If required, the AED can deliver a shock to stop the deadly rhythm, and allow the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. According to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, more than 40 000 Canadian lives are lost each year due to cardiac arrest. Defibrillation improves survival rates up to 30% if delivered in the first few minutes. With each passing minute, the probablilty of survival declines by 7% to 10%.
The purchase of this AED was made possible by donations from the Churchbridge Lions Club and the Churchbridge Lioness Club.
For more information on Automated External Defibrillators, click on the link below:
January 2009
New First Responders Jan 25/09 Four Churchbridge Firefighters have recently become First Responders. Ted Putland, Dustin Eskra, Dianne Berg and Blake Banga have recently finished a first responder program held in Churchbridge. First Responders are trained to provide medical treatment to stabilize patients prior to the arrival of a responding ambulance. They will join Kevin Eskra, Jim Gallant, Brandon Eskra, Tanner Eskra, Jason Dressler and Jaremy Gordon, who are already First Responders. On Saturday October 25th 2008, during a response to a wildland fire west of Churchbridge, our 1972 international (engine 2), suffered engine problems on the highway. After the call, Engine 2 was towed back to our firehall and inspected. It was determined that a leak caused the engine oil to drain onto the highway, causing the engine to seize. Engine 2 is has been retired, and Churchbridge Fire Rescue is now looking for an apparatus to replace it. Recruiting New Members - Jan 6/09
Fire Truck Needed Jan 13/09
We are looking for highly motivatied people who are willing to become part of our team. Members must be willing to participate in regular and ongoing training. Volunteer firefighters are required to respond to emergencies such as structure/vehicle fires, motor vehicle collisions, hazardous materials incidents, rescue situations, as well as other firefighting related duties. New members will be given a pager, and gear required for firefighting duties.
Jaws of Life
New Jaws of Life:
Churchbridge Fire Rescue has recently purchased a new set of Amkus Jaws of Life, replacing the aging set which were approx 20 years old. The set includes a gas powered, 5.5 Hp Briggs and Stratton power plant, an Amkus-25 cutter, an Amkus-28 spreader, and one Amkus-40 hydralic Ram. The new set was purchased with the funds raised by the members of Churchbridge Fire Rescue.
