Sunday, November 30, 2025

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 5:10 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 30, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Engine - Foam was found in one of the discharges on the pump panel and in the water tank. Nobody claims to have used foam recently so there might be a bad check valve somewhere. Defect written.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 6:02 AM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 30, 2025
First and Last NameChief Ryman
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RS715 dropped off at CMF for PM and DOT. Compartment doors are padlocked. If they call, the key is on the turn signal. An email has been sent to the crew chiefs too. No reserve is expected to come available until mid-week at the absolute earliest. Multiple additional items were written up last evening.
The following was removed from the squad:
-MDC
-4 portables
-Zello phone and charge cable
-2 door openers
-OIC TIC
-Knox box key
-other key rings
-meters
-OIC bar
-1 set irons
-all maps
-all scba
-all spare cylinders
-all vests
-Lucas
-RIT pack
-Pak tracker
-Tie back bag
-glass bag
-battery hydraulic tools
-bag of M28 batteries
-all cribbing and wedges from rear compartment
- 4 headets
-3 handlights
4- box lights
Radios, keys, electronics are in the captains office. Equipment is partially on or next to a pallet behind the brush truck. SCBA items in the compressor room. Paper copy of this list is in the office too.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Friday, November 28, 2025

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 4:48 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 28, 2025
First and Last NameJason Kurtz
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Heat in the station fixed, temporary heater remains in service in case something happens.
Ventis Meter from E-715 is OOS, sent to SCBA shop. RS-715 ventis has been placed on the engine.
Coolant leak on the A-715, ticket written.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?NO

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 3:28 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 27, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Main heat in the firehouse not working. Portable heater installed in the hallway this evening.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 3:03 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 25, 2025
First and Last NameJason Kurtz
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Tech ops switched out the rest of the portable radios.
Fire alarm contractor was here again, will be here off and on the rest of the week.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?NO

Monday, November 24, 2025

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 6:05 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 24, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Middle toilet in locker room OOS. Plumber came and looked at it but needs parts.
Fire alarm contractors were here. No report given.
Tech Ops replaced a bunch of portables. RS4, M1, M2, All truck radios, E2, Bravo Engine E2. They'll be back later for the rest of the squad radios.
Squad's hosed C365 cutters need to go to small tools next time someone goes up.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 5:14 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 22, 2025
First and Last NameJason Kurtz
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K960 w/ warthog blade from T-715 OOS for broken pull cord. Spare from the old truck is in its place.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Friday, November 21, 2025

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 6:35 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 21, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Middle toilet in men's locker room written up again for leaking. It was enough that puddles were found.
Truck Left SCBA returned.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 7:28 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 20, 2025
First and Last NameHeflin
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-bay doors were serviced and functioning appropriately. B-Engine door still OOS
-fire alarm contractor will be starting full fire alarm system update on Monday. They will be working most days and will be arriving around 0630, the contractor stated he will keep us updated on days they will or won't be in
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?NO

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:38 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 19, 2025
First and Last NameJason Kurtz
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T-715 hydra ram picked up from small tools, loaner returned.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?NO

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 4:01 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 18, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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All the broken stuff from the squad's weekend adventures was taken to small tools. The All-9s were also taken up for issues with the closure of the blades. One battery ram taken up for shutting off repeatedly mid-operation. Small tools gave us a loaner. The officer's hydra ram, husky saw, and a come along were returned and put back on.
Brush truck chain saw retrieved and put back on. Spare carbide chain put in the shop.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?NO

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 3:27 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 16, 2025
First and Last NameChief Ryman
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The following squad items written up from today:
- one come along will not lower, needs either a sheer pin or other items replaced.
- 1 pair 4 X 4 wedges damaged
-1 pair 2 X 4 wedges damaged
- squad was already missing 2- 35" 6X6
The yellow enerpac pump by the door may need to go out. It was leaking from the bottom. Unclear if it was due to overfill or something. Will investigate a bit further before sending out.
DO NOT PULL OUT THE REAR CRIBBING TRAY UNLESS NECESSARY. The rear divider is not currently connected and will fall. Everything is functional currently, but it will require a lot of effort to put back in place if you pull the tray out. Its already been written up. We'll need to strip the cribbing when the squad goes out.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 2:13 AM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 15, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Pressure washer hose OOS. It burst while spraying grease off the patio.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 7:17 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 14, 2025
First and Last NameHeflin
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-Screen on E715 replaced with new one
-All damaged hose swapped out at small tools
-rockvilles enerpac returned to them
-kitchen sink drain was snaked and cleared

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 3:02 AM - STATION DEFECT

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DateNov 14, 2025
First and Last NameChief Ryman
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The heat in the back was called in yet again... The remote adjustment seemed to help.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 7:16 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 13, 2025
First and Last NameStarin
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Plumber came and did not have a long enough snake for kitchen sink. Will be back tomorrow.

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 5:10 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 13, 2025
First and Last NameKitner
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Kitchen sink is clogged, facilities notified by phone and electronic defect.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 4:55 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 13, 2025
First and Last NameKitner
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All Forestry hose is drying in the Engine room.
2 sections of Forestry hose damaged, defects written
1 50' section of 1-1/2" damaged, defect written
Fire Alarm folks said they fixed the beeping panel by replacing outdated CO detectors
Saw off RS was returned
Computer screen on pump panel is acting up again, CMF has a replacement screen for it but we didn't make it there today
Replacement chain for brush truck chain saw requested
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 6:03 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 12, 2025
First and Last NameCaptain Clemens
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Someone came and fixed the dishwasher
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 2:59 PM - STATION DEFECT

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DateNov 12, 2025
First and Last NameChief Ryman
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The station alerting in at least one of the rear single dorm rooms is not providing audio, only lights. The most recent confirmed incident is #151491. The currently confirmed dorm is #8. A TSR was submitted.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Monday, November 10, 2025

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 5:02 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 10, 2025
First and Last NameStarin
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Truck- Went to CMF. They were able to fix one of the sensors so that the ladder can be bedded without using the override. Apparently the junction box on the aerial that houses the wiring for the monitor controls was full of water, which had caused significant damage to said wiring. The decision was made to run the truck with a manually controlled monitor until our truck is ready. They said they expect the rungs to be welded this week, and pending a ladder test our truck could be ready "soon".
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Engine- Wrote up the screen again for intermittently not working properly again.
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Small tools- TIC from the squad picked up. TIC from truck was dropped off for rehab. Loaner previously being used on the squad is now on the truck. Husq chainsaw from RS dropped off.
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Station- Dishwasher repair man came out, said he needs to order part and will be back. He said it may or may not work right now, test cycle in progress. Back door from outside into compressor room written up for sticking.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Sun, Nov 9, 2025 2:51 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 09, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Husqvarna saw on the squad OOS. Fuel line ruptured. Written up and tagged by the back door.
Dishwasher OOS. Won't actually clean dishes and throwing error codes after several unsuccessful attempts to troubleshoot. Written up.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Friday, November 7, 2025

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 6:05 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 07, 2025
First and Last NameStarin
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Truck- Aerial master stream controls are not functioning, and the sensor that detects the status of the monitor is preventing the aerial from being bedded. The ladder will lower to 10 degrees and then stop. At that point, to bed the ladder you have to have activate the override valve which is behind the panel on the rear of the pedestal. If it is needed, the monitor can be manipulated manually using a hex key. We put a long one in the cab that will be much easier to use than the small ones that are mounted on the nozzle. We will bring it to CMF Monday (they had no qualified people today to work on it).
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Bravo Wagon- Picked up from CMF and equipment put back on.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Thu, Nov 6, 2025 5:38 PM - GENERAL PASS ON

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DateNov 06, 2025
First and Last NameLyons
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Fire alarm guy was here. Fixed the bad sensor, and then another sensor started alarming. He needs to come back, but didn't say when.
Contractor was here to fix the toilets.
PG overhead radio seems to be working again.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 7:58 AM - STATION DEFECT

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DateNov 05, 2025
First and Last NameScott Cook
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Doors going from engine room to hall as well as from men's locker room to bunkroom written up for closing improperly; truck co. toilet as well for the 3rd time
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Sun, Nov 2, 2025 5:47 PM - APPARATUS DEFECT

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DateNov 02, 2025
First and Last NameChief Ryman
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APPARATUS DEFECT
UNITRS715 (E-ONE)
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The tall metal plate on the most forward part of the cribbing slide out came off today. It has been somewhat reattached. Be careful when reloading cribbing if you use both layesr of 4x4s. A defect was submitted.
A defect is also in for the light tower not stowed alarm that will not shut off.
One rubber cover for a CTEC airbag is missing from class today. Will handle.
IF DEFECT, WAS A REPAIR REQUEST MADE?YES