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14639 S. Wimpy Jones Rd, P.O. Box 205, Gareld, AR 72732

Oce: 479-359-3134 www.nebcovfd.org

2011 CALENDEROF COMING EVENTS

NEBCO FIRE-EMS

NEWSLETTER

SMOKE SIGNALSVol. 13 No. 2

Editor: Judy Linstruth

August 2011ATTENTION

LAST EDITION OF PRINTED NEWSLETTER

This edion of NEBCO SMOKE SIGNALS

newsleer will be the last to be printed and

mailed. Yes, NEBCO is going paperless or

Green. SMOKE SIGNALS will sll bepublished but it will only appear on our

Website:

www.nebcovfd.org.

Also in looking for ways to save a tree, probably even a small forest, NEBCO FIRE -EMS is in the process ofgathering the email addresses of our members. These addresses will be used as a means to communicatenews and informaon in regards to upcoming NEBCO events in a more mely manner. We will also let youknow when the latest NEBCO SMOKE SIGNALS is posted on our web sight. Just send us an email

to:

[email protected] contact informaon will not be shared with anyone. Group emails would be sent as a bccand not show the name and address informaon for anyone.

Thanks to all who have e-mailed your informaon already. If you are not sure, feel free to do so again ormail in the back page of this copy of Smoke Signals with the necessary informaon.

For those of you who dont have a computer, we will sll have copies available in the oce or you can letus know and we will mail you a copy. All you have to do is respond on the back page.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS READING OUR NEWSLETTER

Sept. 5 - Country Breakfast7-10am, NEBCOCommunity Center Oct. 1 - Annual Turkey Shoot9-5, NEBCO MainStation & CommunityCenter

NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

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Whats New at NEBCO FIRE-EMS?Since we spoke last there has been some great changes at NEBCO FIRE-EMS! We have

purchased a newer ambulance and a brand new tanker.

We were able to purchase our new ambulance from Bella Vista Fire Department for avery good price. It is a 2006 4 wheel drive that

has fewer miles than the two older ambulances we have andit has been very well maintained. This ambulance has the air

ride suspension that will help smooth the ride over some ofour rough roads. It has more room in back so the paramedicshave room to work more freely. But one, if not the biggestimprovement is the fact that it is 4 wheel drive. Aer lastwinters snow this was one of the top priories we knew weneeded to confront. We started the year out not knowingwhat we would be able to do about this problem knowingour budget was nowhere near where it needed to be toreplace an ambulance, but knew we had to get started.

We have been very fortunate to have some very goodsupport from Rogers Fire Department and now Bella VistaFire Department. Rogers has helped us by donang us some equipment, helping us purchase our cardiac

monitors at an aordable price and not to menon an ambulance they donated to us. Bella Vista Fire Chiefcalled me one day and asks if we might be interested in one of their ambulances since they were replacingall of their equipment. So I discussed it with the Board and they advised me to go and talk to them and seewhat I could work out. Aer some rock throwing and mudslinging, (HA, HA,) I came back with an oer of$25,000. Aer selling the ambulance from Rogers and our old back up ambulance we have actually spentless than $10,000 for our new ambulance. In the next year or two we will put together a program to gatherfunds for replacement equipment in the future. In the mean me I feel condent this ambulance will help toget us through for 3 to 5 years to come. So if you get the chance to thank the guys from Rogers or Bella Vistatell them Thanks for the Support.

Aer a lot of hard work, grants, and donaons from you we have nally taken ownership of a brandnew tanker. It is a 2011 3000 gal. tanker. This truck is equipped with automac re chains so when theroads are slick all it takes is the ip of a buon and the re chains come down. It has automac dump valves

on three sides of the truck which will allow us to dump the enre 3000 gallons of water in less than 3minutes. Both of these items are to help things go fasterwhen me is everything. It will be housed at staon #2on Posy Mt. Dr. This truck will help tremendously with ourwater supply problems in this area. Having a new truckthat is dependable should make reghng operaonssmoother and safer plus help cut down the cost in repairs.Again this would not have been possible without yourdonaons. I also want to thank Pete Rathmell for his hardwork in wring the grants for this project. Another keyperson involved in making this happen was Senator CecileBledsoe. She has been and is a true friend of NEBCO. She

has helped us in so many ways by geng the grants weneed to make projects like this happen.

And nally we are in the process of geng water instaon #2 on Posy Mt. Dr. This is another task that has been a feat in its self. But once again with the helpfrom an anonymous donor that too is becoming a reality. Even before we built the new staon, there was nowater at the old staon. So this is going to be a big benet in staon operaons.

Well, hope youre having a good summer and staying cool. Please come by anyme and dont forgetto mark your calendars for the Labor Day Breakfast and the Turkey Shoot. NEBCO FIRE-EMS needs andsincerely appreciates your support.

Thanks for all you do!Chief Rob Taylor

Chiefs Desk


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We have a wonderful facility for your specialevent If you would like we can assist you withexperienced people to prepare your food in ourcommercial kitchen. We have several optionsavailable to make your event worry free and extraspecial. Call us today to discuss your plans and wewill help you make it an event to remember. Bookearly to be sure your date is available.

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Turkey Shoot will be looking dierent this year. Yes, we will have the RibCook-O but bigger and beer than last year. Oh, you bet, the ShoongEvents will be going strong and will be going all the way up to 2:30, WOW!

We are working hard on some awesome donaons for our rae drawingand BIG Silent Aucon. We already have a 46 LCD HD TV, a set of cookware, a collecon

of St. Nick Village pieces, Dishware, and much much more. So bring your check book/cash because

youre going to want lots of ckets and to watch your aucon items very closely. I have it on goodauthority that bidding will be heated. There will be no Live Aucon this year. The total revenue receivedand the lack of quality items did not make it worth the labor and expense to collect and setup.

KIDS ACTIVITIES WILL BE A MAJOR CHANGE!

This year we will have three big events for the kids of all ages. A bungee jump, climbing wall, bounce slideand a GYRO BALL. Wow! So check the piggy bank, couch and under the tree house for that loose changeand come on down for some real fun this year. We sll have the face painng with even morepicture opons.

Prices: Buy your ckets (.50) at the cket booth for all eventsFace painng : .50 to $5.00Gyro Ball, Bungee, Rock Climb, Bounce: $2.50

BLOOD MOBILE WILL BE HERE FOR YOUR DONATIONS

TURKEYS

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John Knabenschuh, friend, leader and Mentor. Those are just afew of the words that describe John. I came to know John in 1997. Little

did I know that he would soon become one of the most influential person in my life. I met John when he joined VAS. We joined at the

same time. John and I took First responder at the same time. He was theOldest in the class and I was the youngest. And If I remember right he

had the highest score in the class and I had the lowest. After that John(at 70 years old) went on to get his EMT. I would later have to have his

help to complete my EMT course. John was always willing to help.Willing to help anyone in need. John had a passion for helping people

like I have never seen before. Even at two oclock in the morning, Johnhad passion. And most of the time a smile to.. John was not scared of a thing either, well at least not to my

knowledge. John would walk into a scene calm, cool and collected. I never saw John get wound up. Johnalways had a level head. Well at least until he got in his car to go to a scene. John is the only man I believe I

have ever seen go from 0 to 80 in 100 feet, in a school zone, get caught by a deputy and not get a ticket. John

was also the only person I know that would research for two months which car was going to be easier to takethe front end apart so he could put his lights and siren on before he bought it. Then after he bought it, had thefactory put a second battery and alternator just to have enough power to run all his lights and sirens.

Reliable. John was always reliable. All you had to do was call and he was there. He was there foranything; around the house work, work at the station and most of all when there was a call. As a matter of fact

if you didnt hear VAS 47 En Route, you had better call John and make sure he was ok, because John neverand I do mean never, missed a call. I believe that in one year VAS had 512 calls and John made 510 of those

calls. And he probably would have made those two but he had two flat tires. John is the only person that Iknow could go through 8-10 tires a month.

Leader. And that John was. While the saying was coined by a great army general, I believe John livedby it ( I will be the first to step foot on the field of battle and I will be the last to step off. Dead or alive we will

all come home together.) And John made sure of that. John would be the first to do anything and he would bethe last one there.

Mentor. Not long after John joined VAS, he took the training position. Not only did John take theposition but he ran with it. The training that VAS received was second to none. He didnt just make sure you

knew how to do your job, he made sure you knew how to do your job well and sound and look professionalwhen doing it. The Arkansas EMT association holds a conference every year in Hot Springs. The first year I

got to go was with John. And let me tell you it was an experience. This is a four day conference and for fourdays we ran, not walked, ran from class to class. We didnt set in the back row either, we sat on the front row.

John always said that the smart people sat on the front row and were smart people. I found out real quickthat the smart people get picked on. My first class that he took me to, I had to get up on the stage and take my

shirt off so the teacher could draw( in permanent marker) all the vital organs. After that I sat in the middle

section and John sat on the front row. Several years later I would start paramedic school. Little do most knowJohn went to all the prerequisites of paramedic school two years before I started. The day I started John calledme and said can you come by I have something for you. And he did. All of Johns notes. And they were

detailed. John encouraged me every day I saw him.A year or so after I graduated from medic school I got the opportunity to take care of John. I was very

nervous to say the least. However when I walked through the door, John looked at me and said, I am glad itsyou. Before I could tell any of the help what to do, John already did.

I was deeply saddened when I received the call and was informed that John had passed away. Johnsfamily lost a Dad, a friend and a Grandpa. This community lost a legend. But as always a Legend lives on and

John will to. John Knabenschuh, Friend, Family, Leader and MentorMAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Nick Mason

Saying Goodbye to One of Our Own


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GET TO KNOW. ANDY DRIGGSContinually looking for ways to

improve the fire and emergency services response

times, NEBCO FIRE-EMS saw an opportunity to do

so in the person of Andy Driggs, Volunteer Fire

Fighter/EMT.

Andy, who had joined NEBCO in 2008,

accepted our offer to work full time in our

administration office doing fire and emergency

medical services reporting, billing, personnel

records, etc. The admin office is next door to

NEBCO Station #1. Picture Andy, working in that

office during the day M-F. Imagine you have an

emergency. Andy, now right next door, is literallyseconds away and qualified to respond

immediately with either our fire or emergency med-

ical equipment.

Add to that, now that NEBCO is both Fire and EMS, we have an EMT and a

Paramedic on duty 24/7 every day of the year. Andy being at station #1 while other

NEBCO volunteers could be at work, home, etc., means we can get personnel and

equipment on the scene quicker, with additional NEBCO FIRE-EMS volunteers

heading straight to the emergency in equipment from one of our five NEBCO Fire

Stations, or direct to the scene from wherever they are. For you, this means a more

rapid response to your fire or medical emergency. Andy is just one step, but we know

it is in the right direction.

Now, since we really wanted you to Get to Know Andy Driggs, hes a lifetime

area resident, born in Rogers, schooled in Pea Ridge, now living in Garfield. Hes an

eligible bachelor, enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking, hiking and photography, both

professionally and as a hobby. Having completed his EMT training in 2010, Andy is

currently taking additional Fire Fighter training and plans to start Paramedic school

as soon as possible. One of his most rewarding experiences with NEBCO, the March2009 Beaver Lake rescue of two young boys. The boys canoe had capsized. They were

without life jackets. A storm was brewing. You know the water was cold. Andy, along

with Corey Cannon, J.D. Fagg, Richard Funk and Nick Mason, all on NEBCO Fireboat

#872, were able to reach both boys and pull them to safety before a real tragedy

occurred.

Now you know a little more about NEBCO FIRE-EMSs Andy Driggs. Be sure

and say hello, and tell him thanks for his service when you see him.


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age 5

ITS HOT! HOT! HOT!

With the temperatures soaring out of control everyone needs to guard

against the strain this can place on your body. The sweltering temperatures have already proven deadly.

Hundreds of people in the heat stricken areas are looking for ways to keep cool without running up their

electric bills. August has been on record as a very hot month in Northwest Arkansas in the past and this year

looks no different.

Families are looking for ways to enjoy the last of the kids summer vacation without the fear of heat

stroke or other heat related illness. Many schools have started their fall football training and many are just

avid outdoor lovers. For some the job keeps them outdoors in the heat.

SO WHAT ARE YOU TO DO Here are some tips to keep in mind this summer:

Reduce outdoor activity, particularly during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

The use of misters will help your body cool.

Increase your water intake and reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption.

If you work outside take lots of breaks and try and find a cool place in the shade and keep the fluids

going all day.

Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing

Limit outdoor activities and try and avoid strenuous activities.

Try and keep your thermostat set at 78 to 85 degrees in your home. This should reduce your air

conditioner usage and still keep you comfortable.

Use fans in the rooms you occupy the most to keep the air circulating.

Warning Signs of Heat Illness Heat rash, muscle cramping, heavy sweating, nausea and vomiting, high body temperature, weakness, and

fainting.

The CDC points out that without prompt treatment, severe heat illness can cause organ failure,brain

damage, and death.

Signs of rapidly progressing heatstroke Unconsciousness for longer than a few seconds.

Convulsion (seizure).

Signs of moderate to severe difficulty breathing.

Confusion, severe restlessness, oranxiety.

Fast heart rate.

Sweating that may be heavy or may have stopped.

Skin that may be red, hot, and dry, even in the armpits.

Severe vomiting and diarrhea

CALL 911Move the person to a cool area and expose as much skin to the air

Sponge or spray the person with cool not cold water, apply ice packs to the neck and armpits.

If they are awake and alert enough give them fluids for hydration.
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Andy Driggs lls a plate of spaghe for Dorothy Williams

at NEBCO FIRE/EMS Spaghe Dinner April 22.

NEBCO FIRE-EMS

SPAGHETTI DINNER

If you did not aend the spaghe dinner youreally missed a feed. Spaghe, salad, garlic breadand drink and it was all you could eat. If I were youI would watch for the yers for the next one, youwill regret missing it.

Andy Driggs and Al

Roos check on the

Spaghe while

RuthaAnn Cobb

works on the salad.

JERRY NIDA RETIRES

We are mourning the passing of Jerry Donahue

and his wife Nelda.

Nelda passed away before Christmas 2010 aer

the couple moved back to Casa Grande AZ to be

near family. That was a very dicult me for Jerry and

his family was a very supporve inuence for him. While

vising a daughter in Oregon Jerrys health failed him at

last and he passed away several weeks ago. He donated

his body to Science and later was cremated. The family

will return at some point to scaer his ashes in theOzarks as he wished.

Over the years Jerry Donahue was always a strong supporter and advisor to NEBCO. As the former Fire Chief of the Casa Grande

Fire Department in Arizona he had lots of experience to draw on to assist our edging volunteer organizaon grow. He and Dick

Knapp were responsible for the purchase of one of the rst upgraded trucks which they purchased from a department in

Wisconsin. The two of them ew up there to pick it up. It acquired the nickname the big banana. It has since le the

department but at the me Staon 3 was mighty proud of their purchase.

It was Jerrys idea to the Board of Directors to create a major fund raiser for the department and the Turkey Shoot was born.

Now 18 years later this annual event has grown into the best and biggest fund raiser each year for NEBCO. We would not be the

department we are today without the help of people like Jerry Donahue, he has been and will always be remembered for his

contribuon to NEBCO.

Well from me to me we have to let our volunteers

rere. Trust me I try to get all I can get out of a person before I letthem rere. Aer 16 plus years Jerry Nida has decided to rerefrom NEBCO FIRE-EMS. Jerry started in January 1995 and rered

June 2011. Over the years Jerry has been a big help with the

department serving out of staon 2. Jerry has always been onethat I could rely on for most everything. I never needed to worry

about staon 2 because Jerry was taking care of it, trucks werechecked and clean. He was always ready to respond and assist inwhatever was needed. He was always interested in taking classes

and training. He helped a lot with the Turkey Shoot and other

fund raising events.

Some of the best mes I remember on this departmentis the staon 2 crew. For the longest me it was primarily made

up of Jerry and Stanley Williams who rered here a few years ago.Whenever you would get on scene and you would look up andthere would come Jerry and Stanley, you would just wonder whatwas going on in that cab!! You might ask Cory Cannon, he was

known to ride between the two now and then. If they werentarguing you knew something was wrong because they were both

always right. Just ask them! But there is one thing for certainwhatever it might have been rest assured it was in the bestinterest of the department and the community.

Jerry, it has been a pleasure working with you over theyears, you are missed but enjoy your rerement. You deserve it.Dont be afraid to come by and see us and if you want and you

can bring Stanley with you.

Chief Rob Taylor

Cory Cannon Nick Mason Jerry Nida Rob Taylor


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Do you have your

911 sign yet?

Only $15 and well worth knowingthat in an emergency we can findyou. Call or stop by our office and

order one today.

For all our neighbors who care

enough to bring us beverages and if needed

food when we are out there ghng res or

on an emergency call working up a thirstand sweang up a storm.THANK YOU!!!

You cant imagine just how much we

appreciate your thoughulness. We know

its not always easy to know where we are

or how to get to us but you try all the same.

Your eorts and kindness make our work

that much easier to do.

YOU ARE ALL STARS IN OUR BOOK

THANKYOU

FORCARING

COUNTRY BREAKFAST

SEPT 5TH

7:30-10AM

TURKEY SHOOT

OCT 1ST

9AM-3PM


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TURKEY SHOOT

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 1, 2011

9am-3pm

COUNTRY BREAKFAST

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

7:30-10am


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