Broadcaster Press 7 May 21, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com To all those whose office phone number is 9-1-1 ~Thank You~ Thank you, Vermillion Fire EMS Department Awards and Recognitions The following EMS personnel were recognized in 2018: Vermillion Fire EMS would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the businesses that employ our fire and EMS personnel. Many of our paid on-call and volunteer members need to leave work at times in order to quickly respond to emergencies. Moreover, on occasion, they may need to make adjustments to work schedules in order to provide coverage or attend important trainings. Without the understanding of their employers (as well as the USD administration and faculty who have our student EMTs in their classes), the Vermillion Fire EMS Department would not be able to operate. Thank you for making our community a better place! Dawn Abbott Thompson, Firefighter/AEMT Cole Albaugh-Edgecomb, Probationary Firefighter Tyler Alink, Firefighter Armando Barash, Firefighter Victor Barash, Firefighter Shane Boomer, Probationary EMT Karl Brewer, Lieutenant--Firefighter Emily Brigham, Firefighter Jeff Brown, Firefighter Matthew R. Callahan, Chief Kellen Cusick, Lieutenant—Firefighter/EMT Ray Decker, Scene Support Emma Duprey, EMT Aaron Fest, RN Madeline Fest, RN Ryun Fischbach, Captain--Firefighter/EMT AJ Gengler, Firefighter/Paramedic Maria Glover, EMT Marisa Helm, EMT Nicholas Henchal, Probationary Paramedic Claire Hoogland, EMT Robin Hower, EMT Valarie Hower, AEMT Hunter Jackson, Firefighter Cody Jansen, Captain--Firefighter/EMT Matt Janousek, Probationary Firefighter Carter Kerber, EMT Anthoney Klunder, Captain--Firefighter/AEMT Tony Kronaizl, Firefighter Dave Kyte, Captain--AEMT Joe Kyte, EMT Audrey Larsen, Administrative Specialist Jordan Leach, Firefighter/EMT Scott Martinson, Firefighter Neil Melby, EMT Chris Mikkelsen, Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Murra, Engineer Curtis Mincks, Firefighter Ethan Parr, EMT Amanda Reed, Paramedic Blaine Schoellerman, Firefighter Dustin Sockness, Firefighter Shea Soderlin, RN Bill Sperry, Safety Officer Nathan Steussy, Probationary EMT Jena Stewart, EMT Joel Stroman, Probationary EMT Cory Taggart, Captain--Firefighter Mark Taggart, Firefighter Matt Taggart, Fire Marshal; Captain Keith Thompson, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief Drew Vanvoorhis, Firefighter/Paramedic John Walker, 1st Assistant Fire Chief Noah Walker, Firefighter Dylan Whelchel, Probationary Firefighter Brandon Wiemers, Engineer Michael Wildermuth, RN Matt Wilmes, Engineer/EMT Lisa Wood, EMT Shea Soderlin was awarded 2018 EMT of the Year. Shea recently completed nursing school and works fulltime for Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Shea is always willing to pick up shifts, help with training, and cover special events. He often comes up with new ideas and brings a great perspective to our department. Tony Klunder was awarded 2018 Officer of the Year for his work as the department EMS training captain. With many changes to education standards, Tony took the department’s EMS continuing education program, completely reviewed it and made the necessary changes to ensure compliance. Tony Vermillion. Knox-Box Online Purchase Procedure has also taken it upon himself to further his education and is set to complete paramedic school this June. • Go to the Knox-Box website • Click on "Product Line" to determine your product choice • Click "Online Purchase" to begin the order process • Enter the zip code (57069) where the Knox Box will be located • Select "Vermillion Fire Department" then click continue • Select the item to be purchased, and fill in all required fields • Click "Add to Cart" and proceed to checkout • Select the applicable entry from the Val Hower was recognized for her 15 years of service to choices, and click next the Vermillion community. Val has been a solid hometown • Complete the billing information provider who always is willing to lend a hand. When the Knox-Box arrives, contact the fire department at 605-677-7098 and ask for Fire Inspector Matt Taggart or Deputy Chief Matt Callahan. We will meet with you to determine the best location for you new Knox Box, and once it has been installed, the key(s) will then be secured. Please keep in mind that if key changes are made to the building, the Fire Department needs to be notified immediately so the replacement keys can be 1114 Princeton • Vermillion, SD 57069 placed into the Knox Box. The Knox-Box It's 2 a.m. The fire alarm in your building is ringing and the Fire Department responds. Rather than reaching for an ax to break down the door, Firefighters open the Knox-Box, remove entrance keys, and immediately enter your facility to search for the cause of the alarm. Eliminating Forced Entry Eliminating forced entry means no property damage and no replacement costs for broken windows and forced door frames or locks. It also means no flying glass to injure Firefighters. Reduced Emergency Response Time You arrive on site knowing that you or your representative did not have to get there before Firefighters could enter your building. The Fire Department has already determined that a small fire was contained by the sprinkler system. The reduced emergency response time meant immediate shut off of the sprinkler water supply resulting in minimal smoke, fire and water damage to your property. Knox-Box The Vermillion Fire EMS Department encourages the use of the Knox-Box. Presently many businesses including city facilities are making use of this Emergency Entry System. Starting at $165 this one time purchase may save the business or home owner much more and allow the Firefighters instant access to the property. Reasons to Install a Knox-Box • Eliminate needless, costly forced entry damage that may not be covered by your insurance deductible. • Assure immediate building entry by Firefighters without delay or waiting for building keys. • Protect inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage caused by delayed sprinkler shut-off • Satisfy local fire codes and emergency access ordinances. • Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building is left unattended. The Fire Department holds the ONLY key to the Knox-Box. • Maintain building security after a fire alarm investigation by simply re-locking the undamaged door. • Protect your property from thousands of dollars in damage with this one-time, low cost investment. • Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack resistant, UL tested reliability. • Over the last 25 years, Knox-Box has been the chosen solution in 9,000 communities nationwide-communities like Thank EMS & & Fire Thank youyou EMS Fire for all that you do! for all that you do! Bunyan’s you! 605-202-7231 PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR AREA EMS PERSONNEL Bar and Grill 1201 W Main • Vermillion 1201 W Main • Vermillion 605.624.9971 605.624.9971 Thank American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. 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