PHELPS
Oct. 9, 2013
Courtesy of the News-Review and The Three Lakes News
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Phelps
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and saw that operates through hydraulics powered by
a small gas engine.
“The tool can be very valuable when it comes to saving a life during a serious automobile accident,” Waier
said, adding that the equipment is stored in a
pumper/tanker that rolls on all vehicular accidents. He
said firefighters have gone through training for using
hand tools and the JAWS unit.
In 2007, Phelps took delivery of a 2006 Pierce
pumper that features a 1,000-gallon tank and 1,250gallons-per-minute pump. The truck replaced a 1986
Gruman pumper.
In addition, the department’s Polaris six-wheel allterrain vehicle was equipped in 2007 with tracks for
snow or ice rescue, according to Waier.
“Although we still have a snowmobile, the sixwheeler is better during remote situations,” Waier
said. “Plus, we can put it to use during regular rescues
to haul equipment.”
Other rigs
The department purchased an equipment van in
2003, a rig that goes out on every call, said Waier. The
unit, built by Pierce Manufacturing of Appleton, carries equipment for extrication from vehicles, ice- and
cold-water rescue, a Cascade system for filling air bottles, extra bottles, portable fans and portable pumps.
The department also completed a $65,000 addition
to the fire station in 2003. Two double-length, extrahigh bays were added to the east side of the station to
accommodate the larger fire-fighting equipment used
today.
Lucas Gill
Length of service: 1 year
Rank: Firefighter
Employer: Hillside Resort
Lucas, of Phelps, has completed the
wildland firefighting course.
The Northwoods Living Care Foundation recently presented a $795 casualty simulation moulage kit to the Phelps
Emergency Medical Service (EMS). The kit includes makeup and fake wounds to practice bandaging and splinting
using EMS equipment. Taking part in the presentation of
the kit were, from left, EMS Supervisor Carole Selin and
foundation President Cathy Grady.
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