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

Source:  www.mainepublichealth.gov

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Sug8VaHzMqw

 

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

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.
• (http://www.firepreventionweek.org):
  "Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2013 NFPA."

 

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...

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wKVFfXLhEq8

 

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

 

Officer Richardson  09/30

 

 

0700 shift change with officer smith

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

patrolled island with pfd

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

checked teia

1915 met ferry

found vehicle with car door open on island ave

car didn't appear to have been gone through

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

gave $.50 tour to a stranded couple who ended up on peaks by mistake

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

cold weather is coming, please check your cars tires and battery!!

Officer Richardson  09/29

 

0800 shift change with officer Lauterbach

patrolled island with pfd

0900 report of loose horses in the school playground

animals were located back on their property and were secured by the owners

0930 met ferry

1000 met with fire dept officers involved with upcoming transfers

1215 met ferry

1300 city point rd resident warned about auto registration

Officer Connolly

Peaks early out

1430: shift change

1445: patrolled island

1530: met ferry

1545: patrolled island

1645: met ferry

1700: patrolled island

1900: assisted fire department with medical call

1930: met ferry

1945: patrolled island

2245 shift change

 

 

Robert Lauterbach 9/28/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry and met subject who wanted assistance retrieving his possessions from his brothers residence on Central Ave.

1045 - summons issued on Island Ave. for hydrant parking.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

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

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - responded to Central Ave for medcu 12 run. Patient transported to fireboat with out incident.

2130 - met ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

2315 - checked DPW property.

****Quick reminder****please make sure you do not leave your keys in your vehicle's ignition.

 

Peaks Island    9-27-2013    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, patrolled the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1200- met the ferry, checked the community center

1400- met the ferry checked on a report of a loose dog on island ave

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, gave Special attention to the 5th Maine

1700- met the ferry

1800- met the ferry, patrolled the school area

1900- met the ferry, investigated a call for the smell of gas Elizabeth St..

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, report of fireworks the bottom of Welch St..

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

 

 

 Health tip...Don't forget to get your flu shots this year

Robert Lauterbach 9/26/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0930 - responded to area of Peaks Island House for a smell of propane gas.  Work was being performed, everything was ok.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1125 - drove through Brackett Ave.

1230 - met ferry.

1300 - patrolled back shore of island.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - patrolled back shore.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - drove through Central Ave.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property.

2130 - met ferry.

2205 - Special Attention to the 5th Maine regiment. 

 

 

 

Peaks Island  9-25-2013    T. O'Connor

 

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 Patrolled around the island

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

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

1600- met the ferry, check the well being call Pleasant Ave

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800- met the ferry, attended the peaks island council meeting

2000- met the ferry, 911 hang up call Prospect St..

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry patrolled around the island
 

All ways keep your dog on a leash

 

Officer Randy Richardson

 

 

0700 shift change with officer Taylor

0800 shift change with PFD

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

spoke to island resident about her habitually unregistered car

she agreed to junk the vehicle which had no title

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 follow up report from 9/15

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

2230 met ferry

checked American Legion

 

ALL VEHICLES OPERATING AFTER DARK MUST HAVE WORKING HEADLIGHTS(YES THIS MEANS GOLF CARTS TOO)

THE PASSENGER HOLDING A BATTERY OPERATED LANTERN IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!

09/23/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Smith

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1000- vehicle maint-changed low beam bulb

1030- spoke w/Islander re:concerns for civil issue possibly becoming uncivil in the future

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1525- 911 hang up tracked to the area of 190 Seashore Ave-pocket dial-no answer on call back-no one in area

1540- met ferry

1600- red folder belonging to teacher found on Island Ave-returned to school

1645- met ferry-PFD shift change

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2150- 118 Hussey Rd Medcu 12 transport

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

Source:  www.mainepublichealth.gov

 

09/21/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0900- patrolled Island

0930- managed ferry line-prior to CBL arrival

0945- met ferry-Patrolled Island

1015- spoke with two Island residents-one had dog off leash at Battery Steele and second resident was very shaken up by conversation that ensued when she spoke with the off-leash dog owner. Warning issued for off leash.

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1330- Ladder 12 on the road training/maintenance

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island-monitored 4 wedding parties

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island-monitored 4 wedding parties

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island-monitored 4 wedding parties

2030- met ferry- monitored 4 wedding parties

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2200- found wedding party from earlier today down on Beach @ Welch St. Lighting "Chinese lanterns"--fire in grass was put out and party was warned about fire hazards and told to desist. They agreed to return to 8th Maine and call it a night.

2245- met ferry-monitored remaining party goers @ weddings-bar checks

2345- met ferry- checked bars & wedding venues

 

Health Tip of the Week

Slim Down Your Fridge

 

Lose the diet soda (carbonation plus artificial sweetener = bloat), and replace it with iced green tea.  Its antioxidants may boost metabolism and help you burn more ab fat when combined with just three hours a week of moderate-intensity exercise, says a study published in The Journal of Nutrition.  Aim for three 8-ounce glasses a day.

 

Source:  health.com

 

 

Robert Lauterbach 9/20/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked firefighter partner.

0830 - drove through Central Ave.

0945 - met ferry.

1010 - drove around perimeter of island.

1100 - follow up at the Inn at Peaks.  Spoke with subject involving the fight/assault that occurred at the Legion on Saturday night.  Unrelated to that incident, subject was found to have two outstanding warrants.  Arrested without incident and transported to the fire boat for transfer to the mainland.

1230 - met ferry.

1330 - Engine 12 training.  Also filled community garden with firefighter.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

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

1750 - met ferry.

1905 - patrolled back shore and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.  Advised dispatch that most of the lights were out on Welch St, including parking lot.

2040 - summons issued for parking violation in Welch st. lot.

2130 - met ferry.

2235 - checked DPW property and met 2245 ferry.

*****Quick reminder*****Please make sure you check the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.

 

Peaks Island   9-19-2013    T. O'Connor

 

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, patrolled the back of the island

1100 - met the ferry, checked the central ave area

1200 - met the ferry, checked the community center

1400 - met the ferry, assisted a subject on seashore ave.

1500- met the ferry patrolled

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the school area

1800- met the ferry, checked the lions club, checked the Welch St.. parking lot

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the back of the island

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

tip of the day..school is open...give yourself a few extra minutes making the morning ferry.

Robert Lauterbach 9/18/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 - spoke with a resident who thought her golf cart was stolen.  Obtained information for a report.

1230 - met ferry.

1415 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - responded to the American Legion on Welch St. to obtain video from assault that occurred over weekend.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1910 - drove around perimeter of island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2045 - drove through Brackett Ave.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - drove around perimeter of island and met 2245 ferry.

2310 - checked DPW property.

*****Quick Reminder***** Flu season has arrived and doctors are recommending the flu vaccine to anyone older than six months old.

Peaks Island  9-17-2013   T. O'Connor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, fireside shift change

0900- met the ferry, checked the community center

1000- met the ferry, loose dog complaint Seashore av

1100- met the ferry, assisted resident Welch St

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

1400- met the ferry, -patrolled

1500- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. parking lot

1600 met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled around the isl;and checked the lions club

2200- met the ferry

   Remember school is open.... Slow down in school zones

Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

tagged island ave was parked cars

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

shift change with pfd

patrolled island with pfd

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked teia

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

 

I CHECKED THE IGNITIONS OF CARS IN THE PUBLIC LOT, ISLAND AVE, AND WELCH ST... I FOUND 7 VEHICLES WITH KEYS STILL IN THE IGNITION, AND A FEW MORE WHERE THE KEYS COULD BE SEEN IN THE ASHTRAY

09/15/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0800- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1015- cleaned in truck bay-visitors checking out equipment stopped by

1100- met ferry-followed up on incident from previous shift

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-3 day pass for uninspected vehicle to inspection station filled out.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1610- Medcu 12 follow up @ 12 Oakland

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1715- Islander called to let us know their dog escaped and they were actively looking for it-dog located

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-checked bars-all quiet

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-checked bars-patrolled Island

 

 

 

It is time to check your registration and Insurance cards to make sure that everything is squared away. Whether you are an Island Use Only registration or a regular registration you need to be current. Operating an Unregistered Motor vehicle and/or Failure to Produce Proof of Insurance will cost much more in traffic fines than it will to go and pay the fees and have it all done-with a traffic summons you will have to go and pay the fee and then pay the fine with the traffic summons. Save yourself the hassle and get it done.   

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0730 medical call on island ave

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1015 met ferry

altercation at battery steele

dog fight that dragged in their owners

1215 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

dip warning welch st

2330 met ferry

0150 fight inside and outside the american legion

(over a pool game) winner fled prior to police arrival

loser was transported to the hospital for lacerations on his face

at the time of this writing victim did not want to file a report

 

PLEASE NEVER ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE ON THE TAILGATE OF A PICKUP TRUCK, EVEN AT SLOW SPEEDS THE RESULTS COULD BE TRAGIC

 

 

Robert Lauterbach 9/12/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - drove around perimeter of island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0920 - medcu 12 run 14 Luther Street.  Patient transported to fire boat without issues.

1030 - cleaned and decontaminated the ambulance.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1505 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1545 - responded back to the station house for the fire alarm sounding.  Everything 10-4.  Reset the alarm.

1600 - medical walk in to the station house.  Treated and transported to the fire boat without issues.

1650 - responded to the children's workshop for fire alarm sounding.  Everything 10-4.  Reset the alarm.

1900 - patrolled back shore of island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

*****Avoid being a victim to a burglary by trimming hedges by your doors and windows, and leaving a light on even when you're not home.*****

Peaks Island  9-11-2013   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, patrolled the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, patrolled, checked the community center

1400- met the ferry, loose dog complaint Island ave

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, checked the Bracket St.. area

1700- met the ferry, checked the school area

1900- met the ferry, medical call for a broken wrist Island ave

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, call for wires down...Island ave, Welch St., Lower St., Luther St.

Robert Lauterbach 9/10/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0820 - patrolled perimeter of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1040 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1220 - Ladder 12 training with FD.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1635 - found missing golf cart in the yard of 49 Brackett Ave.  Contacted owner, apparent misunderstanding with the individual staying at 49 Brackett Ave. 

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - responded to area of 668 Island Ave. for a dog who was in despair and on the rocks by the beach.  Dog would go further out into the water when approached.  Later spotted taking off on rocks.  Appeared ok.  I wasn't familiar with the dog.

2030 - met ferry.

2110 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2240 - checked Battery Steele and met 2245 ferry.

0130 - medcu 12 run to 116 Upper A street.  Patient transported to fire boat without issue.

****Quick reminder---All golf carts being operated on the road must have a valid island sticker.  Stickers are available at town hall on the mainland.****

0700 shift change with officer taylor

located a golf cart at an unusual spot

secured the keys, returned to owner

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1030 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked battery steele

2115 met ferry

checked teia

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

checked american legion

08/20/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0930- met ferry

1000- Equipment maintenance

1030- met ferry-patrolled Island

1130- met ferry

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1300- called back to station for dog owner requesting help locating her Shi-Tzu puppy-dog located

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-located owner of lost cell phone on Meridian St-list serve notice showed found cell phone out in plastic bag awaiting recovery. End result very happy Horse camper.

1645- met ferry

1700- traffic warning issued-passengers riding on tailgate of pickup truck

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2000- met with staff at local businesses re: security concerns

2030- met ferry-notified Island resident of freight left on dock

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2300- patrolled Island 

 

 

 

If you own a bike here on the Island-or anywhere for that matter-please take the time to copy down the make, model, color and serial number of your bike. And purchase a lock to lock it up. We have had many people stop us and ask if we can keep a lookout for their missing bike-most are unsure of the brand and don't know the model or serial number-several couldn't remember the color. Life is busy, write it down and lock it up.

Rob Lauterbach 8/19/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and picked up firefighter partner.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0900 - tagged a vehicle on Sterling St. for tow.

0930 - met ferry.

1010 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1030 ferry.

1120 - made contact with a citizen who stated that her dog was bit by another dog by the Trefethen Club.  Attempted to locate dog and unknown owner with negative contact.

1220 - assisted FD in filling up water tank.

1400 - drove around perimeter of island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry and swapped firefighters for their shift change.

1640 - dispatched to area of 719 Seashore Ave. for a 911 cell phone hang-up.  Nobody in distress when I arrived.  Probable pocket dial.

1740 - responded to 121 Pleasant Ave. for a fight in progress.  After investigation, one individual was arrested for reckless conduct and driving to endanger.

2310 - checked DPW property and met 2345 ferry.

0020 - checked battery steele. 

****Quick reminder**** - It is very important that the address on your home is visible for emergency personnel to see.  Especially in medical situations, you might not be able to wave us down and if there are no lights on outside and the address isn't easily seen, it can delay getting you the medical attention you need.****

 

 

http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/vacant-property/Vacant%20Property%20Crime%20Flyer.pdf

Peaks Island  8-18-2013    T. OConnor , R. Richardson

 

 

0800- arrived on the island

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

1000- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1100- met the ferry , assisted subject getting on the boat

1200- met the ferry, Gave special attention to the event at Jones landing

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1500- met the ferry, patrolled the front of the island

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, medical call by the water swing for a 40 year old that feel off

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the community center

2000- met the ferry, patrolled the Bracket St. area

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, assisted subjects looking for their kids up at Battery steel. , patrolled

Conflict Management for Parents

Conflict is a fact of life. Although many people think only of its ugly or unfortunate results, some conflict . . .

Conflict is a fact of life. Although many people think only of its ugly or unfortunate results, some conflict is actually necessary and good. It all depends on how a particular conflict is handled.

Children, like adults, face many conflicts in their lives. Maybe someone teases a child, a best friend suddenly doesn't want to be best friends anymore, or the "in" group at school won't let him or her sit with them in the cafeteria. Children also encounter conflicts at home, often involving possessions, responsibilities, or privacy. In their neighborhoods, they may have to deal with older children who bully and threaten them. As they grow older, they may face difficult moral decisions as they deal with peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol.

Children learn how to manage conflict in the same way they learn to do many other things--by watching what goes on around them. They learn from you; from teachers and other adults; from other children; and from television, movies, and other media. How can we all help them learn the best strategies? Here are some tips:

·         Give your child some special time each day. This may be really tough in today's busy world, but experts tell us that 20 minutes of positive adult attention per day dramatically reduces children's aggressive behavior.

·         Teach your child to ask for attention constructively. Sometimes the purpose of a fight with a brother or sister is to get attention. Encourage your child to ask for attention by expressing needs. Catch your child doing something right. Praise your child for doing well, rather than reprimanding him when mistakes are made.

·         Teach your child to recognize the feelings of others. You can point out when someone is happy, sad, scared, worried, and so on. When children learn to recognize what someone else is feeling, they are better able to respond appropriately.

·         Listen first, then help your child negotiate a solution. Acknowledge your child's feelings about a conflict before helping to work out a solution.

·         Use positive methods to discipline your child. Avoid yelling at him or her or using physical punishment. Through your example, your child will see that force is not the best or only choice.