JULY 2014

From the Chiefs Desks By: Chief James Trzaski & Assistant Chief Brian DeGeorge
We hope everyone is enjoying the summer. Beacon Hose Company No. 1 always starts our summer season on
a busy note. Of course I am referring to the Carnival! Thank you to everyone that helped make this another
great and successful event. Beacon Hose Members always prove their resourcefulness and this year was no
exception. We overcame weather, huge crowds and a power problem. All were dealt with smoothly and
swiftly. Thank you to Michael Pratt and Jodi DiZazzo for accepting the challenge of being Co-Chairmen.
All of your hard work is appreciated by everyone.
We have been busy addressing membership items with the Membership Committee and will now look to
bring some items to the By-Law Committee. Our intent is to have a document that is updated monthly to
show everyones progress throughout the year. Our overall goal is to supply the information needed to give
members the opportunity to reach their membership status and qualify for their Service Awards.
Department Officers have been given different areas of responsibility. A document defining each Officers
primary responsibility is being created. At this months Officers Meeting, we posed the question What is
hindering Beacon Hose Company No. 1 Members from participation in responses, drills and activities?.
Collectively the Officers have created a list of ideas. Now we are looking to the Membership. We value
everyones opinions and we want to hear from you. Please take a moment and write down at least 5 reasons
why members are not participating. If you prefer, the responses can be anonymous. Leave your ideas on
Gretchens desk and we will compile them and create a Top 10 List.
Thank you again for your participation in activities and responses. We are looking forward to seeing everyone
at the Family Day Fireworks, on the 12th, for some food and fun. Have a Happy and Safe July!!
Official Newsletter of Beacon Hose Company No. 1
~Proudly serving the town of Beacon Falls, CT since 1899~
Task Force 61 By: Lieutenant John Mis
Beacon Hose Company No. 1, along with 7 other surrounding towns (Waterbury, Naugatuck, Southbury,
Oxford, Prospect, Wolcott and Middlebury) are part of the Region 5 Task Force 61. In the event of a large scale
incident that requires additional manpower and Task Force 61 is activated, Beacon Hose Company No. 1 will
be providing our Rescue with a crew of no less than four Firefighter I Certified Firefighters. The entire team
will meet in one designated staging area and respond to the incident as one group.
If called to assist a Strike Team, Beacon Hose Company No. 1 may provide an Engine with 4 Firefighters or a
Tanker with 2 Firefighters. A Task Force is defined as a group of Unlike Resources responding as a team.
A Strike Team is defined as a group of Like Resources responding as a team.
When dispatched, Beacon Hose Company No. 1 will have 15 minutes to assemble a crew and report to
Litchfield County Dispatch for availability. The means of notifying LCD is via phone to Northwest C-Med or
select LCD Dispatch channel on a vehicle radio. Stay Safe!!
BHC Monthly Safety Tip ~POOL SAFETY~
Contact the Building Department before any pool installation..including portable pools
Install a four-foot or taller fence around the pool and spa and use self-closing and self-latching gates.
ask your neighbors to do the same at their pools.
Install and use a lockable safety cover on your spa.
If your house serves as a fourth side of a fence around a pool, install door alarms and always use then.
For additional protection, install window guards on windows facing pools or spas.
Install pool and gate alarms to alert you when children go near the water.
Ensure any pool and spa you use has compliant drain covers and ask your pool service provider if you do not know.
Maintain pool and spa covers in good working order.
Consider using a surface wave or underwater alarm.
Check out our website @ www.beaconhose.com for more Pool Safety Tips!!
8 Fire Calls / 46 EMS Calls
Do you have anything for our August Newsletter??
Firefighting or EMS Tips..Good News about you or your family..Upcoming Events..
Articles for Sale or Free to a Good Home..Recipes..Photos..ETC...
Let us know!! Send your submissions to Gretchen @ adminassistant@beaconhose.com
Happy Anniversary to
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Messner
Bob & Betty celebrated
Their 64th Wedding
Anniversary on July 1st.
Our congratulations to a
GREAT COUPLE!!!
Behind the Yellow Cone By Fire Police Captain Robert Messner
Below are a few helpful tips for our Fire Police while working at an emergency scene:
1. Have your BHC Marker Plate on your vehicle so that you can be easily identified.
2. Always park your vehicle on the same side as the emergency scene.
3. While working at an emergency scene, be sure to always wear a Reflected Safety Vest.
4. NEVER turn your back to oncoming traffic.
5. Make sure that all Emergency Lighting on your vehicle is turned ON.
Fire Police Roll Call Sheets will soon be available.
Fire Police will be asked to complete these forms after all responses to EMS scenes
Nice Work!!!!!!
EMT Pattie Crossley
EMR Andrew Leeper
EMT Peter Monti
EMT Matthew Rau
EMT John Mis
EMT Martha Berge
Congratulations to you for
successfully passing
EVOC Training
at Oxford EMS on
Saturday, June 28th
Its After 5 OClock Somewhere????
Yeah It Is!!!! At the Trzaskis
106 Burton Road
Come to our After 5 OClock
Party On The Patio
Happy Hour or 2 or 3 or..
Friday, July 11th, 2014
Stop by anytime after 5:00 for Cocktails
And to Celebrate the Chiefs last day at NFD
Retirement Party Honoring
NFD Captain James Trzaski
When: Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
6:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: The Aria, Prospect, CT
Stay tuned for further information
Beacon Hose Company No. 1 Vision Statement
The vision of Beacon Hose Company No. 1 is to be a recognized
leader in the Fire Service, respected by town citizens for
anticipating and responding to the ever changing needs.
The department will embrace new technologies and techniques,
focusing on training and education to provide the highest level
of customer service and satisfaction in a
professional and caring manner.
OH BOY!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy DiZazzo
Tim and Dani (Normandin)
Were married on Friday, June 13th
(Full Moon :) at Matthies Park with
their children Jamie, Jennifer,
Sydney and Grant in attendance.
The Newlyweds Honeymooned
in Vermont
Our Best Wishes to the
Happy Couple!!
Whats Up At BHC in July
1st ~ BHC Officers Meeting
4th ~ Happy Independence Day
9th ~ Monthly Meeting
12th ~ Beacon Falls Family Fire Works
20th ~ EMS Meeting (Ambulance 101)
24th ~ National Tequila Day
July is National Picnic Month
Congratulations to Chief James Trzaski,
Asst. Chief Brian DeGeroge, EMT Matthew Rau,
EMR Michael McGee and
Officer Caroline Obar
For their assistance in the delivery of a BABY BOY
on June 13th
Shrimp-O de Gallo
1 LB Cooked Shrimp (tails removed)
Chopped
1/2 Whole Red Onion, Finely Diced
1/2 Cup Green or Black Olives, Chopped
2 Whole Tomatoes, Diced
2 Whole Fresh Jalapeno Peppers,
Seeded and Minced
*1 Whole Avocados, Chopped
2 Whole Limes, Juiced
Kosher Salt to Taste
2 Cups Cilantro, Chopped
Combine shrimp, red onion, olives,
tomatoes and jalapenos in a large bowl.
Add lime juice to taste, then a dash of
salt. Add cilantro. Stir gently. Add
extra salt or lime juice if needed. Chill.
*Note: The avocado will brown if too
much time passes, so if you want to make
ahead, add the avocados
just before serving.
Serve with Tortilla Chips!!!
Who am I?? Can you guess??
Western CT Agency for Aging
Bernadette Dionne, President of the Beacon Falls Senior Center,
has been selected for the position of Beacon Falls Agent for the
Elderly. She will be the liaison
between the town and the WCAA. If, by chance, we encounter
any BF resident, over the age of 65, needing Social Services, i.e.
housing, medications, etc. we may contact Bernie at the Senior
Center @ 203-723-2344 or on her cell @ 203-217-8444.
Celebrate National Tequila Day with...
Tequila Cherry Limeade
3 to 6 OZ Tequila (depending on how strong youd like it)
12 OZ of Limeade Concentrate
12 OZ of Cherry 7-Up
1 LimeSliced
Maraschino Cherries
Pour Tequila into a pitcher. Stir in the limeade concentrate
and Cherry 7-Up.
Pour into ice filled glasses.
Add Lime Slice and Maraschino Cherry
Goes Great With Shrimp-0 de Gallo
Starring Our Own
Bill McCasland
35 North Main Street
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
Phone: (203) 729-1470
Fax: (203) 723-2209
Visit us at www.beaconhose.com
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July Birthdays
Albert Beckwith ~ 8th
Mitchell Mulinski ~ 10th
Peter Smith ~ 12th
Shane Henion ~ 14th
Kevin OConnell ~ 28th
Gretchen Carlson ~ 30th
Daniel Weinberg ~ 31st
Michael McGee ~ 31st
BEACON HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 MISSION STATEMENT
Beacon Hose Company No. 1 is dedicated to the protection of life, property and the environment
from the effects of fire, medical emergencies and hazardous conditions

DONATIONS WANTED
EMS WEEKEND CREWS
July 5th ~ 6th Crew # 2
July 12 ~ 13th Crew # 3
July 19th ~ 20th Crew # 4
July 26th ~ 27th Crew #5