Station 15 Station Management: February 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Feb 29, 2020 - GENERAL PASS ON

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Date	Feb 29, 2020
First and Last Name	MARK BULLA
Entry Type	GENERAL PASS ON
Your entry
	The battery for the yellow Pelican light on the truck is showing that it's very low or dead. The charger cannot be located for it.

Feb 29, 2020 - APPARATUS DEFECT

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Date	Feb 29, 2020
First and Last Name	Mark Bulla
Entry Type	APPARATUS DEFECT
APPARATUS DEFECT
UNIT	B715
Your entry
	The knob at the end of the 4WD shift lever in the brush truck is worn and won't stay on the lever while shifting.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?	YES

Feb 29, 2020 - APPARATUS DEFECT

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Date	Feb 29, 2020
First and Last Name	Mark Bulla
Entry Type	APPARATUS DEFECT
APPARATUS DEFECT
UNIT	B715
Your entry
	The weld at the bottom right corner of the vertical aluminum panel behind the brush truck cab is broken. The panel seems stable though.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?	YES

Friday, February 28, 2020

Feb 28, 2020 - GENERAL PASS ON

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Date	Feb 28, 2020
First and Last Name	Captain Pedro Meneses
Entry Type	GENERAL PASS ON
Your entry
	New Pierce Engine placed in Service as PE715. -PTT on OIC Headset not working;written up -Rad Meter has to go up to SCBA to get switched out for a rechargeable one -Multiple items will be addressed in the coming weeks
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?	YES

Thursday, February 27, 2020

FYI

The last two defects mentioned were written up

sorry using the blogger to pass this on

Captain Craig Clemens
Fire Station 15
13900 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring MD 20904
(443) 309-7959

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/census/

Feb 27

Defect # 1

There are exposed wires from an overhead retractable chord reel by rear bay doors 5 and 6

Please have this issue repaired immediately

The breaker for this cannot be found

Defect # 2

Bay door #2 (Truck) spring broke. Metropolitan Door temporarily fixed the spring with a clamp. New spring on order

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/census/

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Fwd: Bariatric Winch Controller

Useful FYI.

Michael Ryman

Fire Chief

Burtonsville VFD

570-766-9054

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Lamphier, Steve" <Steve.Lamphier@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Date: February 24, 2020 at 16:13:21 EST
To: "Hudson, Daniel (MCFRS)" <Daniel.Hudson@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Meneses, Pedro" <Pedro.Meneses@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Ryman, Michael G." <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Sherburne, Edward G." <Edward.Sherburne@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Crittenden, Christopher" <Christopher.Crittenden@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Dempsey, Mark" <Mark.Dempsey@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Green, Michael (FRS St 29)" <Michael.Green2@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Boyd, Morgan A." <Morgan.Boyd@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Cc: "Friedman, Peter" <Peter.Friedman@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Chubb, Patrick" <Patrick.Chubb@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: Bariatric Winch Controller

All:

FS #3 has identified that the batteries need to be replaced in the bariatric winch controller.

Small Tools has ordered these batteries (two type 'A23' batteries per controller).

You may want to check the controller at your respective stations and verify operation. If batteries are needed, enter a Small Tools defect, please.

Thanks!

Steve Lamphier, CPFP

Fleet Support Manager

Montgomery County, Maryland

Fire and Rescue Service

Support Services Division

Fleet Unit, Logistics Section

14935-A Southlawn Lane

Rockville, MD 20850

240-777-2494 (voice)

240-773-0649 (fax)

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/census/

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Fwd: T715

Latest update below.

Michael Ryman

Fire Chief

Burtonsville VFD

570-766-9054

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Krouse, Ernest" <Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Date: February 25, 2020 at 08:55:37 EST
To: "Ryman, Michael G." <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Wolff, Steve" <Steve.Wolff@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: RE: T715

Mike

We are still Diagnosing the issue. Tech has run a pressure test on the steering box and pump. Now he's checking all the steering shaft joints.

From: Ryman, Michael G. <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 7:55 AM
To: Wolff, Steve <Steve.Wolff@montgomerycountymd.gov>; Krouse, Ernest <Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: T715

Greetings,

Just wanted to check in on the status of the steering fix?

Thanks,

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, Md 20904
Cell: 570-766-9054

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/census/

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Brush 715

Is at CMF for PM. When it comes back from CMF the chassis PM will be scheduled with Ford.

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, Md 20904
Cell: 570-766-9054

Utility 715

Is at Ford for PM.

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD
570-766-9054

Friday, February 21, 2020

Fw: T715

FYI on the status of the truck.

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, Md 20904
Cell: 570-766-9054

From: Krouse, Ernest <Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 3:43 PM
To: Ryman, Michael G. <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Cc: Smith, Bob (FRS) <Robert.Smith@montgomerycountymd.gov>; Neubauer, Steven <Steven.Neubauer@montgomerycountymd.gov>; Wolff, Steve <Steve.Wolff@montgomerycountymd.gov>; Dean, Daniel J. <Daniel.Dean@montgomerycountymd.gov>; Krouse, Ernest <Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: T715

Mike

T715 has returned from having Kingpins replaced. The driver from station 15 stated he felt the truck was still not correct. Crew Chief Dean and myself have driven and agreed. We will need to keep it out and do more diagnosis . Appears to be a pressure issue with Pump or internal leak in the steering box. Will give you up date Monday after noon

Sorry for the delay.

Ernie Krouse

MCFRS CMF CREW CHIEF

Fire / Rescue Mechanic

Apparatus Maintenance Division

14935 B SOUTHLAWN

Rockville Md 20850

Office : 240-773-0604

Fax : 301-251-4851

Cell : 240-994-6252

Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/to?iso=20240705T1630&p0=4513&msg=25+years+and+I%27m+out+of+this+joint+&font=cursive

“ The difference between genius and stupidity is that Genius has its limits.”

Albert Einstein

Thursday, February 20, 2020

RS715 SWITCHED OVER TO COUNTY RESERVE

RS 715 WAS SWITCHED OVER TO COUNTY RESERVE FOR PM - PASS ON ENTRY DID NOT GO THROUGH- CAN YOU COPY/PASTE?

ITEMS MOVED TO RESERVE UNIT:

MAP BOOKS

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

RADIOS

SCBA'S

OFFICER HALIGAN

ELEVATOR KEYS

8 CYLINDERS + 2 AIR TOOL ADAPTORS

AIR CART

4 STEP CHOCKS

SAW ZAW

TIE BACK BAG

STOKES BASKET

RIT BAG

AMKUS O CUTTER (WITH LINES)

AMKUS SPREADER (WITH LINES)

WATER CAN

2 BOX LIGHTS

FLOOR JACK

SHACKLE ON ENDLESS LOOP

GLASS BAG

HYRDOFUSION + ACCESSORIES

WATER GEAR BAGS

ROPE BAGS

ROPE GEAR BAGS

ALL OTHER RS715 GEAR WAS PLACED IN ENGINE BAY BEHIND FORCIBLE ENTRY PROP

THANKS

MF BRAD DISHAROON 15B

Fwd: RS715 SWITCHED OVER FOR PM- FYI -PASS

Michael Ryman

Fire Chief

Burtonsville VFD

570-766-9054

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Disharoon, Bradley" <Bradley.Disharoon@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov>
Date: February 20, 2020 at 20:53:53 EST
To: "Meneses, Pedro" <Pedro.Meneses@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Cc: "Cook, Scott" <Scott.Cook@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Clemens, Craig" <Craig.Clemens@montgomerycountymd.gov>, "Ryman, Michael G." <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: RS715 SWITCHED OVER FOR PM- FYI -PASS

RS 715 WAS SWITCHED OVER TO COUNTY RESERVE FOR PM - PASS ON ENTRY DID NOT GO THROUGH- CAN YOU COPY/PASTE?

ITEMS MOVED TO RESERVE UNIT:

MAP BOOKS

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

RADIOS

SCBA'S

OFFICER HALIGAN

ELEVATOR KEYS

8 CYLINDERS + 2 AIR TOOL ADAPTORS

AIR CART

4 STEP CHOCKS

SAW ZAW

TIE BACK BAG

STOKES BASKET

RIT BAG

AMKUS O CUTTER (WITH LINES)

AMKUS SPREADER (WITH LINES)

WATER CAN

2 BOX LIGHTS

FLOOR JACK

SHACKLE ON ENDLESS LOOP

GLASS BAG

HYRDOFUSION + ACCESSORIES

WATER GEAR BAGS

ROPE BAGS

ROPE GEAR BAGS

ALL OTHER RS715 GEAR WAS PLACED IN ENGINE BAY BEHIND FORCIBLE ENTRY PROP

THANKS

MF BRAD DISHAROON 15B

Fwd: RS715 SWITCHED OVER FOR PM- FYI -PASS

Subject: RS715 SWITCHED OVER FOR PM- FYI -PASS

RS 715 WAS SWITCHED OVER TO COUNTY RESERVE FOR PM - PASS ON ENTRY DID NOT GO THROUGH- CAN YOU COPY/PASTE?

ITEMS MOVED TO RESERVE UNIT:

MAP BOOKS

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

RADIOS

SCBA'S

OFFICER HALIGAN

ELEVATOR KEYS

8 CYLINDERS + 2 AIR TOOL ADAPTORS

AIR CART

4 STEP CHOCKS

SAW ZAW

TIE BACK BAG

STOKES BASKET

RIT BAG

AMKUS O CUTTER (WITH LINES)

AMKUS SPREADER (WITH LINES)

WATER CAN

2 BOX LIGHTS

FLOOR JACK

SHACKLE ON ENDLESS LOOP

GLASS BAG

HYRDOFUSION + ACCESSORIES

WATER GEAR BAGS

ROPE BAGS

ROPE GEAR BAGS

ALL OTHER RS715 GEAR WAS PLACED IN ENGINE BAY BEHIND FORCIBLE ENTRY PROP

THANKS

MF BRAD DISHAROON 15B

New Rescue Squad 715 Progress

All-

I am pleased to announce that the construction process officially began on the new squad last week (the cutting of the metal for the cab).

We received the first round of pictures this morning, documenting the beginning of the cab weld process. Although the pictures do not necessarily look extensive, this is a major step in the forward movement of the project on its timeline. Periodic updates will be available throughout the process at the link below.

https://e-oneinprocess.com/?s=RESCUES

Thanks,

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, Md 20904
Cell: 570-766-9054

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Fw: T715

See update below for new ETA...

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, Md 20904
Cell: 570-766-9054

From: Krouse, Ernest <Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 10:29 AM
To: Ryman, Michael G. <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Cc: Dean, Daniel J. <Daniel.Dean@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: T715

Mike

Got some good news and some bad . Good news is we have finished with the under cab insulation. Bad news while looking over the defect list from AES , We didn’t like the response on the defect below. And rechecked the King pins and front end out . We have found the right side upper king pin bussing to be bad.

To get the truck back faster we will be having RS replace the king pins. If it returns to AES this will only delay the return further.

Your truck will be dropped off this afternoon and kept in side of RS. They will start first thing in the morning , with ETA of late tomorrow . This will make all repairs complete.

Defect # 90982

Entry Date: 1/29/2019 Status:

Priority: Out of Service

Steering/bouncing in front end continues to be an issue in T715. Bouncing seems to have gotten a

little better but when it does bounce on a turn, it feels like you momentarily lose the ability to steer

the apparatus. You can literally feel it in the steering wheel when the momentum comes back

down and you regain steering. It is very difficult to feel this issue during routine driving.

I spoke to Mr. Bizjack in person about this issue before the DOT/PM. What he said about the

Kingpin being the possible issue explained exactly what we are feeling- steering is responsive

when the weight of the apparatus is on the suspension but not responsive when the weight is off

the suspension. Checked front suspension and kingpins with no play, no problem found while road testing unit.

Ernie Krouse

MCFRS CMF CREW CHIEF

Fire / Rescue Mechanic

Apparatus Maintenance Division

14935 B SOUTHLAWN

Rockville Md 20850

Office : 240-773-0604

Fax : 301-251-4851

Cell : 240-994-6252

Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/to?iso=20240705T1630&p0=4513&msg=25+years+and+I%27m+out+of+this+joint+&font=cursive

“ The difference between genius and stupidity is that Genius has its limits.”

Albert Einstein

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

2 older style chain tips added to RS715

C shift is labeling them prior to placing them in the metal bin on the officer side with the bases.

Michael Ryman

Fire Chief

Burtonsville VFD

570-766-9054

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Fw: T715

FYSA

Michael Ryman
Fire Chief
Burtonsville VFD

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, Md 20904
Cell: 570-766-9054

From: Krouse, Ernest <Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 5:26 AM
To: Ryman, Michael G. <Michael.Ryman@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Cc: Smith, Bob (FRS) <Robert.Smith@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: T715

Mike

There was a delay from AES hag on T715. Jeff gave a ETA of late today. We will need to address the under cab insulation. Need to install Aluminum studs ( weld on ) and extruded metal to retain the insulation. This is the fix we use on all engine. Other fix just don’t last. This is not a big deal the hardest part is removing the old glue. I have a tech ready to start on it as soon as it arrives.

Best guess ETA to return to service is Friday

Ernie Krouse

MCFRS CMF CREW CHIEF

Fire / Rescue Mechanic

Apparatus Maintenance Division

14935 B SOUTHLAWN

Rockville Md 20850

Office : 240-773-0604

Fax : 301-251-4851

Cell : 240-994-6252

Ernest.Krouse@montgomerycountymd.gov

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/to?iso=20240705T1630&p0=4513&msg=25+years+and+I%27m+out+of+this+joint+&font=cursive

“ The difference between genius and stupidity is that Genius has its limits.”

Albert Einstein

Monday, February 10, 2020

Fw: Work Order-Fire Station #15 "line 1 dialer disconnect" staff have to constantly reset alarm.

Captain Pedro Meneses

Station Commander

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

Burtonsville Co.15 A-Shift

13900 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring MD 20904

240-773-4715

Rail Liaison Officer (RAIL708)

Cell: 240-393-6756

From: FMOS2 <FMOS2@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 9:00 AM
To: #DGS.FAC.MRI <#DGS.FAC.MRI@MONTGOMERYCOUNTYMD.GOV>; Meneses, Pedro <Pedro.Meneses@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Cc: DFM AREA7 <DFM.AREA7@montgomerycountymd.gov>
Subject: Work Order-Fire Station #15 "line 1 dialer disconnect" staff have to constantly reset alarm.

A screenshot for the work order request you placed today is attached. Your building is located in Area 7 and the assigned Property Manager is Bill Banks.

Should you need any additional information please call 240-777-7777.

Monday, February 3, 2020

Feb 03, 2020 - APPARATUS DEFECT

Your form has a new entry.

Here are the results.

Date	Feb 03, 2020
First and Last Name	Captain Clemens
Entry Type	APPARATUS DEFECT
APPARATUS DEFECT
UNIT	T715
Your entry
	Called CMF about electric master stream controls working intermittently. They said they would try to fit us in but it never happened.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?	YES

Feb 03, 2020 - GENERAL PASS ON

Your form has a new entry.

Here are the results.

Date	Feb 03, 2020
First and Last Name	Chief Ryman
Entry Type	GENERAL PASS ON
Your entry
	B715 was dropped off at Rice tire today to have the leaking tire handled. The unit remains there OOS. It will likely require pick up in the next day or two.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?	NO

Sunday, February 2, 2020

EMS Advancement - EMT Toni Ann Wiggan to Driver Status

BVFD Team -

Congratulations to EMT Toni Ann Wiggan, our latest Emergency Medical Technician to earn Emergency Driver Status on our Ambulance and Medic Unit.

EMT Wiggan joined the BVFD in August of 2017 and has been taking training classes non-stop to earn her status as EMT in Charge and now as an Emergency Driver. Most recently, EMT Wiggan completed the County's comprehensive Emergency Vehicle Operators Course at the Training Academy.

EMT Wiggan worked through the BVFD cognitive and practical examinations (on our Ambulance, emergency laws, area streets, and hospital running routes). The final training phase requires a candidate to demonstrate proficiency driving on numerous emergency calls under the evaluation of a trained/experienced Ambulance Driver.

EMT Wiggan drove on a wide variety of emergency calls, including hospital transports to meet the final requirements and earn Emergency Driver status this evening. The BVFD salutes EMT Wiggan’s hard work and dedication.

Thank you for all you do each week to keep us growing and better serving our community.

A word of thanks to everyone on the Team working to advance our personnel through the training steps, we currently have over a dozen members working towards Aide and/or Driver status. Keep it up, together we all grow.

Tami