Cell Phone Carriers Reroute 911 Calls 03/26/2010
An article posted today on Firehouse.com describes a recent incident where a 911 call made via cell phone in the Salt Lake City area was routed to a Seattle dispatch. For a period of time that day, the AT&T carrier was recognizing the numbers as Seattle contacts and automatically transferring the call to a Seattle area dispatch. While this specific incident was a fluke, I do recall having the same problem last summer. I was home alone with my newborn baby during a terrible windstorm that swept through town. Hearing a loud crash, I ran to the kitchen window to see my children's picnic table tumbling across my yard. The power kicked off and I noticed a powerline strung across my chain link fence. Using my cell phone I dialed 911 to report the line down and was not surprised when they couldn't locate my address. That's always the case in our little community. The dispatcher, however, was quite surprised when she found out that I was in Harrison since she was in Bozeman. The Verizon carrier automatically patched me through to Bozeman dispatch because my cell number is considered a Bozeman listing. Thankfully she was able to provide me with the direct number for Madison County's dispatch office, but I had to redial my call. If you are using your cell phone to dial 911, whether you are around home or in another state, it's a good idea to let dispatch know your location including the town so they can find the correct number for you if you've been patched through to the incorrect location. It can also help to have the direct number for your local dispatch handy in the event of an emergency. --Rhea Perry Dispatch information for Madison County can be found at http://www.madison.mt.gov/departments/sheriffs_office/so.asp To read the entire article about the Salt Lake-Seattle 911 Call visit http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/utah-911-calls-sent-wash-dispatcher Add Comment Seasonal Firefighting Job Opportunities 03/23/2010
 Fires along I-90 August 2007: Photo by Michael Gallacher The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has opened their seasonal recruitment for various fire service positions. This opportunity offers great pay and an experience of a lifetime! Applications are treated on a first come first serve basis and will be reviewed every two weeks until positions fill or by deadline. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire and must pass physical fitness test within three weeks of deadline. For more information, please visit the DNRC website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/jobs/default.asp. Use the following links to download application files for the Central Land Office (Helena/Dillon). Applications for other areas can be found at the link above. Each position and location requires a separate state application and supplemental questionnaire. Application Deadline: 5 pm May 28, 2010 
HVFD Welcomes New Members 03/19/2010
The Harrison, Pony, Norris, Summit Valley Volunteer Fire Department would like to welcome two new members: Willie Stotts gained active membership on December 7th, 2009. He resides in Norris and is a roofer with his father at Old Man Roofing.  Pete Armstrong gained membership on February 1st, 2010. He lives in Cardwell and works at the BLM. Pete is the brother of Ed Armstrong, Trustee; John Armstrong, Lifetime Member; and father of Barb Biggers, Captain & Training Officer.  We are grateful to have these dedicated volunteers in our community! Notice on Open Burning 03/14/2010
As of March 1, the open burn ban regulated by the Department of Environmental Quality has been lifted. Open burning will be allowed with a permit through November 30th, unless otherwise noted by the Fire Chief. Please review the Open Burn Regulations page for more information on regulations or obtaining a burn permit. Preparedness Page Complete 03/13/2010
The Emergency Preparedness page is now complete with all of the information and resource links you'll need to start a family plan of readiness when emergency or disaster strikes in your area. Please take the time to review information, know your resources, gather supplies, and create and practice your emergency plan. Highlights: 72 Hour Kit Checklist - A simple list of supplies to help you survive in an emergency when help cannot arrive immediately Let's Get Ready - Sesame Street helps to get children involved in the process using fun coloring pages, checklists, and videos Emergency Plan Forms - Gather your emergency information and keep it on hand The Great California Shake Out - A great resource for earthquake information and what to do when disaster strikes County Related Resources - Madison County Emergency Management & Madison County Montana Emergency Information Child Safety Restraint Information 03/13/2010
In response to recent studies affecting AAP recommendations for toddler safety seating, guidelines and information on Child Safety Restraint and live feed information for car seat recalls has been added to the more. . . section. Please review this information to stay informed and be safe. A list of local child safety seat inspection locations has also been added for your convenience. HVFD Site Admin. For the last couple years, we have put our focus on the schools during Fire Safety Week. We, as a department, try to present safety information to the Harrison and Cardwell schools. Both of these schools are smaller in size; Harrison averages about 60 children and Cardwell averages around 50 children. It is nice because we are able to be more one-on-one with the kids, answer most of their questions; and let them touch and feel the fire truck, Personal Protective Clothes,and tools. Harrison students (K - 6th grade) come over to the fire hall where they get the chance to see ALL of the equipment. We usually drive the fire engine to the Cardwell school and have a presentation, in their gym, on whatever the safety focus is for that year.
This year's focus is BURN AWARENESS and PREVENTION; such a big topic to try and cover with the kids. We spoke with them about electrical safety; in regards to electrical cords, heaters, and other household items. We discussed heaters, especially portable heaters, and the importance of keeping themselves and other items from getting too close. We explained to them why and when to get burns treated, brought smoke detectors and demonstrated how they work, and reminded them that they need to have an escape plan with their family --so they know where to go if there is a fire. Most of all, we try to lay emphasis on, “if there is a fire, get out of the house, stay out, and NEVER come back into the house for anything, especially your most favorite toy in the whole wide world.” All in all, it was very fun and hopefully informative for the kids. We gave everyone a water bottle filled with some goodies--a pencil, ruler, magnet and window cling, as they departed to go back to class. In closing, the Harrison Fire Prevention Team would like to leave you with a few quick, easy Safety Tips for the whole family: Online Debut 09/04/2009
We are excited to unveil our new website. We hope that you will find it informative and useful in your daily life routine. We encourage you to come back often as new information and updates will be posted. This site is intended to serve both the department and the community. If there's something you'd like to see here that is currently missing, please contact us and let us know what more we can do for you. Enjoy your visit and don't forget to sign our guestbook . We would love to know that you stopped by! HVFD Site Admin. | HVFDThe women and men who proudly volunteer their time and service to be an active part of our community. ArchivesAugust 2010 Categories  | ||||
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