Monday, November 25, 2013


 11/21/2013   Rob Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore.

0945 - picked up MIS(computer services at dock) to bring him up to the station house to work on the desk tops.

1100 - met ferry and dropped off MIS.

1215 - station house maintenance 1430 - met ferry.

1510 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1715 - well- being check @79 Island Ave. No response at door.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Please be aware when the ferry is docking it's important to not drive down to the landing and pick up freight.  I spoke to two different individuals regarding this today.  It ties up the deck hands and makes things more complicated. 

Thursday, November 21, 2013


Peaks Island     11-20-2013        T. OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, checked the community center

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, secured an open door at the Peaks Inn

1200- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the school area

1500- met the ferry, assisted an intoxicated subject get back on the ferry

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, drove around the Bracket St. area

2000- met the ferry, patrolled, checked on a suspicious person on Oakland St.

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

 

 Tip of the ...as the temps drop ...remember to wear your hats and gloves


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

11/19/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

1430- shift change w/Ofc Smith

1530- met ferry

1545- spoke w/Mental Health Liason Bob Rockett re:outreach for Islander needing assistance

1600- bldg maintenance

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1810- bldg maintenance

1853- 95 Welch St 9 yr old being assaultive 13-10717 fireboat transport

2130- met ferry

2245- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach
 
Robert Lauterbach 11/19/2013
 
2245 - arrived on island and relieved Officer Taylor.
 
2310 - checked DPW property.
 
2340 - patrolled back shore.
 
Very cold and quiet night.
 
***Quick reminder*** Easiest way to stay warm in extreme cold temperatures is to dress in layers.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

11/18/2013   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0830- call from Legion employee-accidental alarm trip-all set

0900- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1030- patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1140- Medcu 12 on the road-familiarization

1235- met ferry

1430- met ferry

1510- Engine 12 replacing hose

1535- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1800- CERT meeting

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

 

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Monday, November 18, 2013

11/16/2013   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island-spoke w/Islander re concerns he had about neighbor

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1620- call from Islander letting us know they were out looking for their dog-dog turned in to us with leash still hanging off it. Dog returned to owners on Onway Rd

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2300-patrolled Island

 

Please remember to number your house. A number on the mailbox and in a highly visible spot on the front of your home makes a huge difference-if not for you, then the neighbor who is in distress and we are able to locate more quickly through the process of elimination.

 
 11/15/2013   Robert Lauterbach

 
0700 - arrived on island and relieved officer O'Connor.

0750 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1015 - patrolled island.

1100 - assisted Portland water district employee in gaining access to the sewage plant.

1230 - met ferry.

1330 - engine 12 training/hydrant clearing @ the ice pond.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - Checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2020 - patrolled island and heard audio alarm coming from area of Herman Ave.  Located at 95 Herman Ave.  Smoke detector sounding due to burnt food during cooking.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick Reminder***I can't stress the importance of having your address visible either on your mailbox or door for emergency personnel to easily see.  Seconds count.

 

Friday, November 15, 2013


 
11-14-2013     T. OConnor
 
0700- arrived on the island
 
0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot
 
0900-met the ferry, patrolled around the island
 
1000- met the ferry, checked the community center
 
1100- met the ferry, checked around DPW
 
1200- met the ferry, patrolled
 
1400-met the ferry, public assist 25 Oak Ave
 
1500- met the ferry, assisted person on Welch St
 
1600- met the ferry, patrolled
 
1700- met the ferry, patrolled around the school
 
1900- met the ferry, patrolled
 
2000-met the ferry, checked the lions club
 
2100- met the ferry, checked the community center
 
2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island 
  Tip of the Day..Wear a hat on cold mornings... 25% of the body's heat escapes through your head in the winter time

 11/13/2013     Rob Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1105 - engine 12 training.

1215 - assisted FD with alarm check at childrens workshop.

1430 - met ferry.

1450 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled back shore and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2110 - met with resident at 29 Pleasant Ave to discuss civil matter.

2130 - met ferry.

2220 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***If you are going on vacation or know that you will not be home for a while, make sure to have a neighbor pick up your mail and newspaper or put a temporary hold on them so it's not obvious that the home is empty.  Burglars look for easy targets.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

11/11/13      Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

smoke alarm malfunction on adams st

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

assist fd with smoke alarm on adams st

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

loose dog complaint on pleasant ave

(dog was leashed)

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

checked american legion

 

IT GETS DARK EARLY.. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING WHEN WALKING AT NIGHT

Monday, November 11, 2013



11/10/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0800- shift change w/Ofc Richardson-PFD shift change

0910- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1510- 121 Pleasant Ave for a 30 yr old man "down in the road"-no one there upon arrival-complainant stepped out and stated the young man wearing a flourescent vest had been standing in the road staring at the ground and had since walked away. Autisitic young man in flourescent vest located short distance away-FI completed-grandparents were following in their vehicle and had situation in hand.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-PFD shift change

2035- met ferry-patrolled Island

2135- met ferry

2215- patrolled Island

 

 

Remember that it is getting dark earlier-we are seeing a lot of people walking and riding bikes that are wearing dark clothes. Use caution when you are coming and going from the ferry-there are very few street lights to illuminate the area and folks wearing dark clothes blend in very well. Reflective gear and/or light colored clothing will make you stand out.

11-09-13    Officer Richardson


0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 noise complaint at school grounds

(two kids on playground)

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

noise complaint on island ave (barking dogs)

(a puppy moved next door to an established dog

barking ensued)

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

check lions club

2015 met ferry

2100 check well being on oak ave

no response from subject

forced entry hade to be made

found subject alive and well

(just deaf)

2230 met ferry

2310 check american legion

 

PLEASE MOVE ANY PROPERTY YOU MAY HAVE THAT WILL INTERFERE WITH SNOW PLOWING...IE.. BOATS, CAMPERS , TRAILERS.

11/08/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0730- bldg/equip maint.

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-stopped at school to visit before classes

0900- Electrician here working on lighting issue-outside lights now WORK!

0915- DPW for vehicle repairs

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island
 
1130- DPW for extra vehicle repairs

1215- 89 Central Ave w/Engine 12 for a report of an alarm sounding in Unit 12-faulty alarm

1230- met ferry

1410- Eighth Maine to update keys for Knox box with reps

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

Please keep in mind that you should exercise caution when making internet or door-to-door sales purchases. There have been door to door "meat salesman" in rural Maine recently. While this shouldn't make it's way out to Peaks Island, keep in mind with door to door sellers that Transient sellers licenses are required and they need to be registered with the City. If it seems too good a deal to be true--it most likely is. I've attached a link for our seniors as well: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/by-audience/seniors

Friday, November 8, 2013


 11/7/2013      Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0930 - met with staff at Peaks Island Elementary about on going issue with a disgruntled parent.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - patrolled island.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - drove through Brackett St.

***Quick Reminder *** Make sure you check your batteries in your smoke detectors.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

 11/5/2013   Officer Robert Lauterbach
 
 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0830 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1045 - patrolled Central Ave. and 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1515 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick Reminder***- With flu season around the corner, make sure you get your flu shot.

 

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

 11-4-2013     T. OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1000- met the ferry, checked around the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, assisted islander on Welch St.

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, Gave special attention to Bracket St..

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1600- met the ferry, checked the lions club

1700- met the ferry, checked on a barking dog complaint Seashore ave

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center, patrolled

 

 

 tip of the day...Make sure to keep locking house and car doors. Holiday times coming don't be an easy target.

Monday, November 4, 2013


11/03/13      Officer Richardson


0700 no shift change

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

report of damage to a fence on welch st by a vehicle

vehicles bumper had bent a wire fence

owner assumed responsibility

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 criminal mischief report from a park ave address

(ongoing civil dispute)

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

checked teia

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

checked battery steele

 

DURING A CHECK OF THE PARKING LOT THIS WEEKEND 5 VEHICLES HAD THE KEYS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE VEHICLES IGNITION.

 
11/02/13

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

follow up to complaint on island ave

0930 met ferry

0950 parking complaint on island ave

construction vehicle blocking a driveway to summer home

found an employee to move vehicle

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

spoke to island resident involved in civil dispute about

criminal mischief to his property

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

WHEN HEADING TO THE FRONT OF THE ISLAND TO CATCH THE FERRY, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR HOME TWO MINUTES EARLIER THAN NORMAL, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT SPEEDING VEHICLES IS ON THE RISE

11/01/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0715- patrolled Island

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0845- Pick up PFD Lt Smith @dock

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1447- 76 Island Ave-Alzheimer's patient refusing to leave store. With assistance from Heather Erico-and a VERY patient customer- we were able to get the person refusing to leave to help carry groceries outside. The patient was loaded into their car with their spouse and I followed them home making sure they were settled. Situation was handled without stressing patient.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1940- patrolled Island-checked Welch St lot

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bars

2345- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

 

My Firefighter partner Lt Wallace and I have driven around the Island quite a bit together as he is familiarizing himself with the area. We are both still noticing that there are many homes without clearly visible house numbers. In the event of an emergency it is extremely important to have a house number visible so we can easily locate you. I would also like to remind everyone that if you are in need of help (emergency or not) the fastest route to get us is by calling 911 on a land line or 874-8575 or 874-8574 from a cell phone. That will get you to a dispatcher who will take down your information and they will then contact us directly.

Friday, November 1, 2013



10/31/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0900- bldg-vehicle maint

0945- met ferry

1030-DPW for Tank 12 & vehicle part

1055- Inn on Peaks w/Tank 12 for ongoing fire alarm issue

1100- met ferry

1130- patrolled Island

1230-met ferry-picked up FF Wallace @ DPW

1430- met ferry-picked up Ofc Stratis

1510- 146 Ledgewood St keep the peace w/custody issue

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-handed out glow stick bracelets

1830- patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-dropped off Ofc Stratis

 

Handed out glow stick bracelets during the afternoon and early evening

 

Health Tip of the Week
Fruits and Vegetables
"Eat your fruits and vegetables." You've likely heard this statement since childhood. Research shows why it is good advice:
  • Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
  • Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.
  • Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.
Not sure how many fruits and vegetables you should be eating each day? 
Check out the link to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and see what you need.
Source:  cdc.gov

Thursday, October 31, 2013


Robert Lauterbach 10/30/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0930 - spoke with resident regarding a order of protection order.

1100 - met ferry.

1210 - patrolled back shore of island and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry and patrolled island.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property.

***Quick Reminder***Please be mindful when parking in the Welch St. lot to not use the handicap spots without a handicap plate or placard.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013


Peaks Island      10-29-2013     T.OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1000- met the ferry, patrolled

1100- met the ferry, assisted islander on Island Ave

1200- met the ferry, checked the lions club

1400- met the ferry, checked the community center

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry

2200- met the ferry, patrolled, checked the community center

 

reminder- its not to late to get your flu shots!!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013


Robert Lauterbach 10/28/2013

 

0700 - met ferry.

0745 - patrolled island.

0930 - well being check 89 Central Ave.  Resident was ok.

1045 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1730 - patrolled island.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - patrolled island and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

*** Quick reminder *** With the cold weather approaching, make sure you get your furnace cleaned to prevent heating problems and fires.

Monday, October 28, 2013



Peaks Island     10-27-2013    T. OConnor

 

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry, follow up on medical call on Island ave

1000- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. parking lot

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1400 - met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, Gave special attention to the area of Bracket St.

1700- met the ferry, patrolled the area around the school

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry , patrolled around the island 

make sure to give yourself extra time in the morning , and fully defrost your windshield, scrapping little patches in the windshield to see through is not safe
10/26/13   Officer Richardson


1230 shift change with officer lauterbach

fire dept open house

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

GIVE YOURSELF A FEW EXTRA MINUTES TO GET TO THE FERRY, WHEN YOUR IN A HURRY AND DRIVE FASTER, YOUR NEIGHBORS DO NOTICE AND CALL US


10/25/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0830- Bldg maint.-prep for Open house on 10/26

0900- Inn on Peaks check fire alarm panel

0925- Children's workshop-check fire alarm panel

0945- met ferry

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A Children's Workshop

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A Children's Workshop

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-PFD shift change

2015- 89 Pleasant Ave for blocked driveway complaint-13-9911

2030- 40 Central Ave cat hit by car. Owner located to take care of cat.

2045- return to 89 Pleasant for witness statement

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

2345- met ferry-checked bars

 

Saturday October 26th is Drug take-back day!! You can turn in your outdated/unused prescriptions at:

 

Maine Medical Center         22 Bramhall St

Rite Aid Plaza                    290 Congress St

University of New England  716 Stevens Ave

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office 36 County Way

   (in the front lobby medication collection box)

If you  have family or friends who live outside of Portland, you can visit www.dea.gov to find a site near them.  We also now have a permanent Prescription Drug Drop Box in Portland in the lobby of the Portland Police Department and it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Friday, October 25, 2013


10/24/13   Officer Richardson



0700 shift change with officer taylor

0715 medical call on island ave

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked battery steele

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

2230 met ferry

 

HOUSE NUMBERS, HOUSE NUMBERS, HOUSE NUMBERS, NEED MORE BE SAID????

 

 

 

Thursday, October 24, 2013

10/23/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Connolly

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0840- bldg/equip maintenance

0900- returned phone call from Islander re:code enforcement questions

0945- met ferry-PFD gear

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1345- 63 New Island Ave-paperwork served

1355- patrolled Island-spoke w/Islander re: custody issue

1430- met ferry-spoke with Luther St resident re:car parked near the road next to his home (car is being moved to new owner)-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-spoke very briefly w/Islander and her former spouse before he had to get on ferry

1830- attended Peaks Island Council Meeting

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-checked bars-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

 

 

Health Tip of the Week
 
Cover Your Cough - Stop the Spread of Germs that Make You and Others Sick
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze - and put your used tissue in the waste basket  OR   Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve - not your hands
  • Clean your hands - wash vigorously with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner
 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Officer Connolly

Peaks Island 10/22/13

 
0715 hours: shift change

0735 hours: medical call Reed Ave.

0945 hours: met ferry

1000 hours: patrolled island
1100 hours: met ferry

1120 hours: patrolled island

1230 hours: met ferry

1300 hours: patrolled island

1310 hours: citizens assist

1430 hours met ferry

1645 hours: met ferry

1700 hours: patrolled island

1900 hours: patrolled island

1930 hours: met ferry

2030 hours: met ferry

2100 hours: patrolled island
 
 
 

Monday, October 21, 2013


Officer Connolly     10/20/13

0815 hours: Shift change

0830 hours: patrolled island

0935 hours: patrolled island

0945 hours: met ferry

1200 hours: met ferry

1230 hours: met ferry

1430 hours: met ferry

1445 hours: patrolled island

1645 hours: met ferry

1700 hours: patrolled island

1750 hours: met ferry

1820 hours: patrolled island

2030 hours: met ferry

2050 hours: patrolled island

2130 hours: met ferry

2145 hours: patrolled island

0700 hours: shift change
 
Rules of the Road – Bicycling on the Road    
Bicycles in many States are considered vehicles, and cyclists have the same rights and the same responsibilities to follow the rules of the road as motorists. When riding, always:
  • Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow – not against it.

  • Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.

  • Yield to Traffic When Appropriate. Almost always, drivers on a smaller road must yield (wait) for traffic on a major or larger road. If there is no stop sign or traffic signal and you are coming from a smaller roadway (out of a driveway, from a sidewalk, a bike path, etc.), you must slow down and look to see if the way is clear before proceeding. This also means yielding to pedestrians who have already entered a crosswalk. 

  • Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others. 

  • Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. You need your ears to hear traffic and avoid dangerous situations; don’t wear a headset when you ride. 

  • Look Before Turning. When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before making the turn. Watch for left- or right-turning traffic.

  • Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening, or cars pulling out).
 

 


Peaks Island   10-19-2013   T OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, fire permit for battery steel, sacred and profane event

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, checked on the fire permit and event at battery steel

1500- met the ferry, follow up on found item report On Seashore ave

1600- met the ferry, medical call at the dock for a twisted ankle

1700- met the ferry, gave extra attention to bracket St, Florida ave

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, subject called about people staying in a motor home

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

2300- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

safety tip...its been an especially dry month use precaution with outside fires
Officer Richardson     10/18/13

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

follow up with ongoing dispute

(civil issue)

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

assist dhs with ongoing investigation

and childs removal from home

medical call on central ave

1515 met ferry

1635 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

2330 met ferry

checked american legion

 

A DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO RUN A MOPED OR SCOOTER, IF THE UNIT HAS MORE THAN 50CCS THEN A MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT IS NEEDED
10/17/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1010- PFD training supplies to fire-boat

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-spoke w/Islander re small red car from top of Luther St speeding on Luther St

1300- patrolled island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2111- 89 Pleasant Ave for noise complaint-loud music. Radio left on in barn-unable to locate owner or shut radio off. Noise complaint noted as well as a complaint about a camper plugged into barn with man inside watching tv. Complainant felt camper was being used illegally.

2140- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

 


Rules of the Road – Bicycling on the Road    
Bicycles in many States are considered vehicles, and cyclists have the same rights and the same responsibilities to follow the rules of the road as motorists. When riding, always:
  • Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow – not against it.

  • Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.

  • Yield to Traffic When Appropriate. Almost always, drivers on a smaller road must yield (wait) for traffic on a major or larger road. If there is no stop sign or traffic signal and you are coming from a smaller roadway (out of a driveway, from a sidewalk, a bike path, etc.), you must slow down and look to see if the way is clear before proceeding. This also means yielding to pedestrians who have already entered a crosswalk. 

  • Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others. 

  • Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. You need your ears to hear traffic and avoid dangerous situations; don’t wear a headset when you ride. 

  • Look Before Turning. When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before making the turn. Watch for left- or right-turning traffic.

  • Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening, or cars pulling out).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, October 17, 2013


Officer Richardson                 10/16/13


0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

helped swap spare ambulance with medcu 12

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

helped swap medcu 12 for spare ambulance

1515 met ferry

patrolled island with pfd

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

IF YOUR WALKING ON THE ROADS AT NIGHT, LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING IS A GOOD IDEA TO HELP DRIVERS SEE YOU

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2013


10/15/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0730- Bldg-equipment maintenance

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- Ladder 12 familiarization

0945- met ferry

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island Ave

1230- spoke w/Islander re:civil question

1345- patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1605- stopped by Peaks Elementary to touch base with staff

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island-familiarization of businesses w/Lt Wallace

1755- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030-met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-spoke w/Islander re:Subaru speeding going to afternoon boat

2245- met ferry

 

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Safety Tip

Take simple fire safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials are flame-resistant. Read all of NFPA's Halloween safety tips and download our free safety tip sheet.
 

Planning ahead can help make this Halloween a fire-safe one. Taking simple fire safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials are flame-resistant, can prevent fires. During the five-year-period of 2006-2010, NFPA estimates that decorations were the item first ignited in an estimated average of 1,000 reported home structure fires per year. These fires caused an estimated average of six civilian deaths, 53 civilian injuries and $16 million in direct property damage per year.


 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013



Robert Lauterbach 10/14/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0910 - drove through Central Ave.

0945 - swapped out medcu 12 for spare ambulance.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry and spoke to resident about providing special attention to her residence on Pleasant Ave.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - medcu 12 training.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2140 - Special attention to 121 Pleasant Ave.

2215 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder*** - Island vehicles must be insured.

 


Peaks Island    10-13-2013     T. OConnor

 

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, assisted a couple on Welch St.

1200- met the ferry, patrolled, took a found item report on Seashore ave.

1400- met the ferry

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1600- met the ferry, patrolled around the school

1700- met the ferry, assisted bicyclist on Pleasant ave

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

2200- met the ferry, patrolled









Health Tip of the Week

Family Fitness

To help a child lose weight, have the whole family participate in fitness or sports activities. Going on a hike or bike ride not only creates an opportunity to exercise, but can bring the family closer.

Source:  American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Officer Lauterbach   October 12, 2013

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1040 - patrolled back shore.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - ladder 12 training.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - drove through Brackett Ave.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - well being check at 110 Brackett Ave.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property and met 2245 ferry.
 
Health Tip of the Week
Family Fitness
To help a child lose weight, have the whole family participate in fitness or sports activities. Going on a hike or bike ride not only creates an opportunity to exercise, but can bring the family closer.
Source:  American Institute for Preventive Medicine
 
Peaks Island   10-11-2013    T. O'CONNOR

 0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, loose dog complaint in front of Hannigans store

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, patrolled, assisted subject pushing his golf cart on Bracket ave.

1200- met the ferry, checked the community center

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, patrolled the school area

1600- met the ferry, patrolled around central ave.

1700 met the ferry, medical call Oakland St..(fireboat transport)

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, assisted subject on Welch St.

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

0400- medical call Island ave (fireboat transport)
 

Health Tip of the Week
Family Fitness
To help a child lose weight, have the whole family participate in fitness or sports activities. Going on a hike or bike ride not only creates an opportunity to exercise, but can bring the family closer.
Source:  American Institute for Preventive Medicine


Officer Richardson   October 10, 2013



0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

shift change with pfd

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1550 bicycle reported stolen from bracket ave

1552 stolen bicycle recovered owner notified

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked teia

2115 met ferry

checked dpw

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

checked american legion

 

ALLOWING A PASSENGER TO RIDE ON ANY TYPE OF LANDSCAPE TRAILER IS NOT ALLOWED, EVEN AT SLOW SPEEDS ANY MISHAP COULD BE TRAGIC

Thursday, October 10, 2013



10/09/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1030- bldg/equipment maintenance

1133- familiarization w/Island streets with Lt Wallace

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1620- familiarization w/fire alarm boxes on Island w/Lt Wallace

1645- met ferry

1700- patrolled Island-finished familiarization w/fire alarm boxes

1750- met ferry

1900- patrolled Island

1930- met ferry

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

It's still Fire Prevention Week:

Home Fires
  • In 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage.
  • On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day.
  • Cooking is the leading cause home fires and home fire injuries, followed heating equipment. Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.
  • Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2011, 12 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 67 deaths.
Cooking  
  • U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cooking-related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853  million in direct damage. 
  • Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen.
  • Unattended cooking was a factor in 34% of reported home cooking fires.
  • Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials. 
  • Ranges accounted for the 58% of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%.
  • Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cooking fire.
  • Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn injuries not related to fires. Nearly half (44%) of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergency rooms in 2011 were scald burns.
  • Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of home cooking fires, but these incidents accounted for 16% of the cooking fire deaths.
Heating
  • The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
  • Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (32%) of home heating fires and four out of five (80%) home heating deaths.
  • Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.
  • In most years, heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating fire deaths.
Smoking Materials
  • During 2007-2011 smoking materials caused an estimated 17,900 home structure fires, resulting in 580 deaths, 1,280 injuries and $509 million in direct property damage, per year.
  • Sleep was a factor in one-third of the home smoking material fire deaths.
  • Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in one in five of home smoking fire deaths.  
  • In recent years, Canada and the United States have required that all cigarettes sold must be “fire safe,” that is have reduced ignition strength and less likely to start fires.
Electrical
  • About half (49%) of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting equipment. Other leading types of equipment were washer or dryer, fan, portable or stationary space heater, air conditioning equipment water heater and range.
  • Electrical failure or malfunctions caused an average of almost 50,000 home fires per year, resulting in roughly 450 deaths and $1.5 billion in direct property damage.  
Candles
  • During 2007-2011 candles caused 3% of home fires, 4% of home fire deaths, 7% of home fire injuries and 6% of direct property damage from home fires.
  • On average, there are 32 home candle fires reported per day.
  • Roughly one-third of these fires started in the bedroom; however, the candle industry found that only 13% of candle users burn candles in the bedroom most often.
  • More than half of all candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.
Escape Planning 
  • According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.
  • Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, more than half never practiced it .
  • One-third of Americans households who made and estimate they thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time available is often less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out! 
Smoke Alarms
  • Almost two-thirds (62%) of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
  • Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.
  • In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 92% of the time, while battery powered alarms operated only 77% of the time.
  • "Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2013 NFPA."

 

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

October 8, 2013 Officer Richardson
 
 
0700 shift change with officer taylor

0730 report of a boat aground on long point

mooring line parted during the nights high winds

no damage refloated by sea tow

0830 medical call on ocean st

found picnic tables stacked in a pyramid at lions club

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked battery steele

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

checked american legion

0230 public assist on new island ave

 

IF YOU THINK THAT FREIGHT FOR YOU HAS BEEN LEFT BY CASCO BAY LINES, PLEASE CHECK FOR IT AND PICK IT UP, FREIGHT LEFT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME GETS MIXED WITH THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS AND MAY AS WELL HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE...

Tuesday, October 8, 2013


10/07/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0920- 87 Central Ave-Medcu 12 transport

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1345- patrolled Island

1440- met ferry-patrolled Island

1510- 87 central Ave Medcu 12 transport

1545- met ferry

1600- bldg maint.-overhead garage door spring broken

1630- supplies to Fireboat

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1800- Call Department meeting @ station

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2250- patrolled Island-met ferry

2320- 66 Hussey Rd 911 hang up call-spoke w/residents they had just moved into apartment and were unfamiliar with phone-stated they didn't have an issue and did not need assistance.

 

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES


Nation Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12!!!  
Hi Kids! Fire Prevention Week is my favorite time of year. This year, we are learning about staying safe in the kitchen. No matter how old you are, kitchen safety is important.
Take a look around my very special Fire Prevention Week page just for kids and parents. Try my hidden picture, make a kid-free zone around your stove, and print out my number maze. Happy Fire Prevention Week.
- Sparky the Fire Dog


 

Monday, October 7, 2013




August 9, 2013

Dear Island Resident:

This letter is a reminder that all motor vehicles which travel on City of Portland public ways, including golf carts, must have a valid State of Maine Registration or an Island Use registration. The state statute that applies is referenced below:

Title 29-A, Section 501(2-A):

A.       An automobile may be registered for an annual fee of $4.00. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be registered for an annual fee of $4.00. The registrant must show evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482. The municipality may collect an additional $4.00 fee annually to defray the cost of removing abandoned vehicles or golf carts.

B.       A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated on an island if the governing body of the municipality allows. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated only on a road or street where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may cross, at an intersection, a road or street with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.

C.      Any person operating a low-speed vehicle or a golf cart on an island must possess a valid driving license in any class.

Please be aware that safe operation of golf carts on the island is a primary concern of the Portland Police Department.  Be considerate of your neighbors when operating or storing golf carts.  Speeding, erratic driving, and passenger overcrowding are violations of state law and affect the quality of life for everyone on the island.  Be safe so that everyone can enjoy this unique environment!


Robert Lauterbach 10/6/2013

 

0800 - arrived on island.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - Engine 12 training by DPW.

1420 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - medcu 12 run to Brackett Ave. for a male with difficult breathing.  Transported without incident to fire boat.

1700 - keep the peace at the station house.  Custody issue. 

1915 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - patrolled island and met 2130 ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

2245 - met ferry.

2310 - checked community building.

****Quick Reminder****Keep your valuables secure and not easily seen from your vehicles window.


Peaks Island   10-5-2013   T. OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled, assisted resident on Welch St..

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200-met the ferry, Loose dog complaint on Elizabeth St.

1400 -met the ferry, checked the school area

1500- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1600-met the ferry, gave s/a to the 5th Maine

1700- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100 met the ferry

2200- met the ferry, patrolled



Robert Lauterbach 10/4/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1010 - well being check on resident on Brackett Ave.  Investigation report done.

1230 - met ferry,

1400 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1740 - responded to area by Hannigan's for a report of two males drinking in public.  Gone on arrival.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

 

Officer Connolly   10/02/13


1430: shift change

1445: patrolled island

1530: met ferry

1540: responded to Welch St. for report of missing bike

1600: patrolled island

1645: met ferry

1745: met ferry

1810: attended community meeting with Chief Sauschuck

1945: met ferry

1955: patrolled island

2030: met ferry

2130: met ferry

2245: shift change

0600 quiet night