Peaks Island 12-19-2012 T. OConnor

0700 -arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, fire side shift change

0900 met the ferry, checked the welch St.. parking lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled, complaint of someone in cars last night on Elizabeth St..

1100- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1200- met the ferry, loose dog complaint the top of Luther St..

1300 lots of calls about the drinking water.

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, patrolled around the area of Bracket St.

1600 met the ferry, checked the community center

1700 met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the lions club

2100- patrolled around Elizabeth St.

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

12/17/12 Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-confiscated pellet rifle per court order 12-11146

1100- met ferry- while @ landing helped an elderly resident down the sidewalk to the boat ramp. She was very upset that she couldn't be seen @Island Health center for a Coumadin blood level check and had to go to an office in So Portland run by the same company that runs the Health Center.

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-PFD shift change

1750- met ferry-helped Islander get up icy hill-drove around Island checking trees on power lines due to freezing rain..no issues

1820- met fire boat CERT trainers transported

1930- met ferry-checked more areas for wires affected by drooping trees

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

Facts About Seasonal Flu

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Most people who get the flu will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will recover in less than two weeks. Some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications that result in being hospitalized and occasionally result in death. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications. The flu also can make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu.
The upcoming season's flu vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

0800 shift hange with off taylor

shift change with pfd

0900 patrolled island with ff anderson

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked lions club

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked dpw

checked american legion

gave a few rides home to those whose cars couldnt get out of the parking lot

caught the last few minutes of the patriots game

(there's an unreported crime)

Health Tip of the Week

Facts About Seasonal Flu

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Most people who get the flu will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will recover in less than two weeks. Some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications that result in being hospitalized and occasionally result in death. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications. The flu also can make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu.
The upcoming season's flu vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ofc. Rumery-Taylor Dec. 15, 2012

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-shift change PFD-patrolled Island

0930- patrolled Island and met ferry

1100- met ferry

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2040- met ferry-drove around Island-several quiet Holiday parties going on

2130- met ferry

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

2345- met ferry-patrolled Island

I spoke with quite a few parents (several from off Island) who were worried and upset about the recent school shooting in CT. In speaking with me a few realized that their kids didn't know who the police officers or firefighters were in their area. We have a great resource here on Peaks and we are happy to accommodate when we can and meet the kids and let them see us in our gear-full turnout gear on a fire fighter--yes I DID just volunteer a fire fighter-feel free to stop by or call us.

Robert Lauterbach 12/14/2012

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0920 - drove around perimeter of island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1220 - completed a domestic violence report for argument between an island couple.

1430 - met ferry.

1500 - drove around island and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1830 - drove through Central Ave. and Battery Steele.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - drove around island and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

2315 - checked DPW property.

2345 - met ferry.

0005 - drove around island and checked Lions Club property.

****Just a quick reminder-- Please do not park your vehicle in a handicap spot if you do not have the plates or a placard.****

Robert Lauterbach 12/14/2012

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0920 - drove around perimeter of island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1220 - completed a domestic violence report for argument between an island couple.

1430 - met ferry.

1500 - drove around island and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1830 - drove through Central Ave. and Battery Steele.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - drove around island and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

2315 - checked DPW property.

2345 - met ferry.

0005 - drove around island and checked Lions Club property.

****Just a quick reminder-- Please do not park your vehicle in a handicap spot if you do not have the plates or a placard.****

Peaks Island 12-13-2012 T.OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, fireside shift change

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

1000- met the ferry

1100-met the ferry, dog off a leash complaint on welch St.

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

1300- checked the community center

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the bracket St.. area

1500- met the ferry

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the school area, checked the lions club

1800- met the ferry

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

with the holidays around the corner a reminder not to leave packages laying around on your front steps!!!