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These 4 Firefighter Special Operations Team members; Division Chief, Ed Crelin, Special Operations Lieutenant Steve Moews, Community Education Specialist/PIO, Lieutenant Ed Beardsley and Paramedic Greg Tabeek packed and readied themselves for a 5 day trip that will provide life saving support to a devastated country.
These Firefighters have special skills in areas such as; Paramedic Training, Confined Space Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Rope Rescue, Dive Rescue and Trench Rescue which will come in handy during the 5 day mission to aid those in need.
Division Chief Crelin has responded before with the Disaster Medical Assistance Team, after Hurricane Katrina and Wilma. His leadership will be a valuable asset during this trip to Haiti.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti during this difficult time.” Said Fire Chief David C. James, “Courageously, 4 of our firefighters volunteered to take on a brave mission. I ask that our community continue to pray for their safe return.”
All of the City of Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Fire Stations will be collecting donations for the American Red Cross to send to Haiti. Please click on the article below titled "Haiti Relief Effort" or go to www.mydelraybeach.com for more information on how you can help.
To assist the community in the Haiti relief effort please see the list below of the Delray Beach drop off sites and acceptable items.
Financial donations can be done online at www.redcross-pbc.org or checks can be dropped off at any of the City sites and should be made payable to "AP 2885 Haiti Relief & Development."
Drop Off Sites
City Hall
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7000
Pompey Park
1101 N.W. 2nd Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7248
Veterans Park
802 N.E. 1 Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7350
Fire Station 1/Headquarters
501 W. Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7400
Fire Station 2
35 Andrews Avenue
(561) 243-7400
Fire Station 3
651 W. Linton Blvd.
(561) 243-7400
Fire Station 4
4321 W. Lake Ida Road
(561) 243-7400
Fire Station 5
4000 Old Germantown Road
(561) 243-7400
Fire Station 6
3614 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach
(561) 243-7400
In partnership with the following organizations:
American Red Cross
825 Fern Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
1-800-733-2767
Missionary Flights International
3170 Airmans Drive
Ft. Pierce, FL 34946
772-462-2395
Local Drop-off site
Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church
809 S.W. 8th Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-5957
Pastor Evens Jules
List of acceptable donated items:
No clothing please
Utensils
Canned foods (flip open tops)
Bottled Water
Condensed, evaporated and powdered milk
Rice, beans in 10-20lb bags
Canned pasta meals
Garbage liners
Peanut butter
Batteries, Flashlights, Matches
Gauze, Neosporin
Gauze Bandages
Kotex
Personal Hygiene Kits (1 gallon zip lock bags) -bar soap, tooth brush/paste, band-aids
Diapers
Toilet paper
Hand sanitizers
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue is gearing up for a new Community Emergency Response Team “CERT” class. All Delray Beach residents and business owners are welcome to get involved in this free disaster response team class.
Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will need valuable information to meet the demand for these services. CERT provides Delray citizens and business owners the tools to effectively report hazardous situations and provide basic first aid in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist event until Fire-Rescue can arrive. CERT uses a-hands on approach that not only teaches the skills necessary but provides an excellent opportunity for volunteers to meet and get to know their neighbors.
The CERT classes will be held on February 3, 9, 16, 24, March 2, 9, 23 and April 7, 2010 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Delray Beach Fire- Rescue Head Quarters located at 501 W. Atlantic Ave. There is no charge for this class. We do ask that you please commit to all 8 sessions.
Applications are available at Fire-Rescue headquarters or online under Preparedness (on the left side of the screen). Please contact Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Lt. Ed Beardsley at Beardsley@mydelraybeach.com for any additional information needed.
This upcoming holiday season is an especially trying time for a lot of families. Many of the community’s homeless population and others will feel the impact harder than ever.
Knowing this, The City of Delray Beach Firefighters decided to team up with their Benevolent Association and the Caring Kitchen to provide food for 25 local families in need. The Firefighter’s contributed $1000 towards the purchase of food and supplies to make care packages for each of these families. The Firefighters will be dropping off the donations at the Caring Kitchen on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at 10:00am for distribution.
The City of Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Firefighters will remain committed to helping the community and working together through these difficult times. We wish everyone a healthy and happy holiday season!
For any questions, please contact:
Lt. Tim Garito, President Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Benevolent
(561)243-7424 or Garito@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
On behalf of the City of Delray Beach, Fire-Rescue Chief David James invites the community to an open house at Fire Station 3, 651 Linton Boulevard, on Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
This is an opportunity for the public to meet Delray Beach Fire-Rescue personnel and tour the vehicles housed at the station. Representatives from the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Delray Beach Medical Center, Community Emergency Response Team, Fire Explorer Program and various health organizations will be available to provide information, answer questions and conduct limited health screenings.
“It is our hope that these open house events build stronger relationships between the Fire-Rescue Department and the community it serves,” states Chief James.
Make plans with your family to visit Fire Station 3 during the open house on November 14th. The day promises to be both educational and fun. For more information, call (561) 243-7400.
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue will join the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County in “Read for the Record”, an international effort that highlights the importance of literacy. Chief David C. James will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to pre-school children at Katie’s Kids Learning Center, 1429 NE 3rd Avenue, on October 8, 2009 at 9:30 am.
“Read for the Record” brings children and adults together reading the same book on the same day throughout communities all over the world. Reading with a child is not only a wonderful experience but it also lays the groundwork for strong literacy skills and academic success.
Participate in “Read for the Record” and improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. For more information, contact the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County at (800) 273-1030 or visit www.literacypbc.org.
October 1, 2009: The City of Delray Beach will hold its Fire Safety Week from October 4-10, 2009. Over the past five years Delray Beach Fire-Rescue has dedicated itself to making October Fire Safety Month and recognize the importance of teaching children about fire safety.
The City’s Fire-Rescue Department is committed to educating the community about fire safety information, which is the key to avoidable injuries or death. Further, the Department is dedicated and determined to reach as many children as possible regarding the dangers of fire by visiting local schools and teaching students the importance of fire safety (see schedule below).
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation in 1920. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration's Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record.
For more information, contact Fire-Rescue Public Education Specialist Lt. Trisha Dunkelmann at (561) 243-7456.
SCHEDULE:
• October 21st, 9:00 am - Cason United Methodist Church, 342 N Swinton Avenue
• October 21st, 10:00 am - Trinity Lutheran School, 400 N Swinton Avenue
• October 22nd, 9:00 am - Pine Grove Elementary, 400 SW 10th Street
• October 22nd, 2:30 pm - Youth Land Academy, 675 Auburn Avenue
• October 28th, 8:45 am - Bar Ferg’s, 200 Sterling Avenue
• October 29th, 9:00 am - Banyan Creek Elementary, 4243 Sabal Lakes Road
• October 29th, 3:00 pm - Kid’s World, 219 N Dixie Highway
• October 30th, 8:45 am - S.D. Elementary, 901 NW 3rd Street
• November 6th, 9:00 am - Orchard View Elementary, 4050 Old Germantown Road
August 7, 2009: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Chief David C. James invites the public to attend the 9/11 Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 433 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. This service pays tribute to the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day in 2001 as they responded to their final call. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 am.
Hosted by the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs' Association and the Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services, several cities across the county will participate in this important event. The Keynote Speaker is R. David Paulison, Retired Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Join us as the nation keeps its solemn vow "We shall never forget".
For more information, please contact Boca Raton Public Information Officer Frank Correggio at (561) 982-4012.
Click on the following link to read some important facts posted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Delray Beach, Florida- Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Chief David C. James is commending two Good Samaritans, Luca Carucci and David D’Eugenio, as well as one of our own paramedics, Brian Pollack, for rescuing a woman from a burning car.
On June 15, 2009, Mr. Carucci and Mr. D’Eugenio witnessed a 2007 Lexus traveling the wrong way on Linton Boulevard. Witnesses stated that the motorist continued to drive into oncoming traffic even though the vehicle collided with a traffic sign and a fire had ignited.
The burning vehicle finally came to a halt at the intersection of Linton and Military Trail but the driver did not emerge. Nearby motorists Mr. Carucci and Mr. D’Eugenio stopped when they realized someone was still inside the car. Risking their own lives, these Good Samaritans raced to the fiery vehicle. All doors were locked but the driver could be seen securely fastened in her seatbelt. As onlookers watched, these “heroes” struggled to break a window to rescue the victim and were able to pull her to safety.
Off duty Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Paramedic Brian Pollack was also driving in the vicinity and immediately took action. Assisting Mr. Carucci and Mr. D’Eugenio, he supported the victim to protect her neck and spine from further injury and provided patient care until Fire-Rescue arrived on scene to transport her to the hospital. Paramedic Pollack stated, “I truly believe through the actions of those two guys and the help of the others that this lady has another chance at life.”
Hearing the news of this amazing rescue, Chief James will be issuing a “Life-Saving” Award to Mr. Luca Carucci, Mr. David D’Eugenio and Paramedic Brian Pollack for their outstanding efforts to save a life. The presentation will take place at the Delray Beach City Commission Meeting on July 7, 2009 in City Hall Commission Chambers at 6:00 pm. The patient’s children Mr. Robert Katz and her daughter Sharron Byrne are expected to attend this presentation that will honor the “Hero’s” who rescued their mom from the burning car.
