The Guemes Island Fire Department is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing the best possible medical and fire emergency response services to the people of Guemes Island, Washington. Located in the San
Juan Islands, Guemes Island is just north of Anacortes across the Guemes Channel. The island is served by a small ferry
operated by Skagit County. GIFD provides basic life support response and care with a modern ambulance and a team of ten emergency
medical technicians. Advanced life support response is provided by
Anacortes Fire Department. With two pumpers, a tanker and brush rig,
GIFD is equipped to handle everything from wildland fires to complex
structure fires.
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You Should Know...Guemes Connects
Emergency Medical Information Forms
Guemes Connects is spearheading an effort to make your medical information readily available to EMS responders. Knowledge about your medications and health related conditions can make all the difference in the quality of care responders can provide. For more information check out the Guemes Connects programs.
I C E - IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact for EMS personnel to use during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of the person or persons who you wish to have contacted during an emergency under the name 'ICE' (In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scene of an accident, there were often mobile phones with patients, but responders didn't know which number(s) to call. He thought it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized system for this purpose. In an emergency situation, EMS personnel and hospital staff are able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number(s) you have stored as 'ICE.' For more than one contact name, simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
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Department NewsSpecial Commissioners Meeting
Surplussing Old Ambulance
On January 26 th the GIFD Board met in a special session to discuss surplussing the department's old ambulance. After the discussion, it was determined the vehicle would cost more to prepare for resale than the department would receive. The decision was made to donate the vehicle to the Anacortes San Juan Islands Chapter of the Red Cross. The Red Cross has agreed to underwrite any needed modifications and repairs. The Red Cross will use the vehicle for support activities at emergency scenes and disasters. Guemes Island is served directly by this chapter of the Red Cross. The meeting minutes are posted here.
Live Fire MCO
GIFD Firefighters Learn New Techniques
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Thompson Road Demolition Burn
Guemes Island Fire Department participated in a Multiple Company Operations Drill sponsored by Anacortes Fire Department on March 28th. The drill involved a controlled demolition burn of a condemned residence owned by the Samish Tribe. Located on Thompson Road, the residence provided a full day of evolutions for firefighters looking to maintain their structure fire suppression skills. Chief Stamper shadowed Anacortes Division Chief John Bird who supervised the drill. The experience helped to hone the GIFD Chief's incident management skills. As the two departments form closer links for mutual aid, it becomes increasingly important for those in leadership roles to be on the same page. Tom Fouts and Gerry Francis spent the day practicing fire suppression techniques. Gerry was chosen to be part of the first RIT (Rapid Intervension Team - a safety team formed on the fire ground to rescue down or lost firefighters). Both Gerry and Tom rotated through as members of two person attack, back-up, search and rescue, and exposure control teams. Members of Mount Erie Fire Department and of Skagit County Fire District 13 also participated in the MCO drill. Photos of the day's events can be viewed in the slideshow above.
Commissioner's Meeting Minutes The January 12th Commissioners meeting minutes are posted here. To access past and current meeting minutes, you can always click on the Meeting Minutes link under Commissioners along the right hand side of this page.
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