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ABBY MCCULLEY
A SALUTE TO OUR
FIREFIGHTERS
A publication of
THE EXPOSITOR
October 2021
The Expositor page 2 SALUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS October 2021
Volunteer firefighters – the view from home
RACHEL AUBERGER fire and emergency calls.
Staff Writer “My first thought was a proud mo-
ment. She has a heart to serve. She
With over 90 percent of White Coun- has never known anything other than
ty’s firefighters being volunteers, fami- serving,” she said about her daughter
lies often see their husbands, dads, telling her she was going to volunteer.
wives, mothers, sons, daughters, broth- “Then my next wave of emotions were
ers, and sisters walk out of the house fear and uncertainty...she has asthma.
to risk their lives for members of a Now if things go wrong not only could
community they have vowed to serve, I lose my husband but now my daugh-
leaving a plethora of emotions behind ter...can I handle that? Will the other
them at home. firemen be respectful to her?”
“There’s always a sense of pride when Brandes hasn’t experienced having
he gets called out. I’m so glad he’s got a a child walk out the door to head to
servant heart and willing to serve where a burning house or car yet, but she
he’s needed. But it does also come knows that time may be coming.
with some worry, too,” Ashley Brandes, “[My youngest] has always been
whose husband, Tyler Brandes, is a vol- enthralled with fire trucks since a very
unteer firefighter with Hickory Valley young age. I can see him wanting to
Fire Department, said. “You never know help with the fire department when
what each call will entail.” he gets older,” she said of her now
Jessica McCulley, whose 17-year-old middle- schooler. “I hope my boys see
daughter is following her father’s foot- their father giving of his time, energy,
steps and is now joining Andy McCulley and resources to his community. He
as a volunteer firefighter with North End sincerely wants to make it the best
Volunteer Fire Department, agrees with that it can be. I want my boys to know
Brandes that each call comes with a lot that it’s important to not just take but
of uncertainty. to give back too.”
“The emotions are hard. I spend lots Jessica McCulley, too, said she
of time praying for protection,” Jessica hopes her children see their father
McCulley said. giving and serving others and develop
Jessica McCulley said daytime calls a heart to serve instead of wanting to “Most people know little to nothing ing is a way that she and her younge
are not as hard. Her other two daugh- be served. “I hope they see the love about how lucky White County is to daughters can support her husband
ters at home keep her busy and help and passion he has to help others even have volunteer fire departments,” she and oldest daughter, and it is a way fo
her put the thoughts of all that could go when it is a sacrifice for his own family.” said. “They help keep homeowners’ in- her to teach her younger daughters to
wrong out of her head. Both families hope the communities surance down. The volunteers are just serve as well. “This is something we
“But the middle of the night calls they live in understand the sacrifices that: volunteers. No one is doing it for do as a family. My kids have all grown
are hard - lots of sleepless nights and that are made by all of the volunteers money. They spend countless hours up just knowing this is part of our life
thoughts,” she said. “I have to trust and support the efforts they make to in training away from their families to Countless hours at the station doing a
the Lord and know that he has heard keep their neighbors safe. be certified to volunteer to protect fundraiser or whatever the case is. We
prayers and goes before my husband “I want the community to know that other families. To be honest, most vol- do it together.”
and daughter with a hedge of protec- it’s important to support all our lo- unteers are serving in gear that is not “Please support your local voluntee
tion.” cal rescue agencies - rescue squad fully protecting them due to the age fire department. They need financia
But like Brandes, Jessica McCulley and volunteer fire departments,” Ashley of the gear...but they cannot afford to support. You might think the amoun
also feels a sense of pride when she Brandes said. “The county funds keep keep the gear up to date. Equipment you could give is not enough, but, hon
sees her husband and daughter eager the doors open, but the fundraisers are and gear to service the community is estly, every dollar matters,” McCulley
to respond when a call comes. how they operate on a daily basis pro- expensive.” encouraged. “I challenge every family
“I am very proud of them being so viding gear and lifesaving equipment. Ashley Brandes agreed that the re- to find a way to give $10 every month to
willing to serve our community. I have More than 90 percent of the firefight- sources to keep her husband and the their local fire department. That is only
to remind myself my fearful emotions ers in white county are volunteers, and, volunteers who stand beside him at $120 a year, but it would make such a
are selfish.” she said. “God gave my without these local men and women every call have to come from the com- huge impact if every household would
husband and daughter this life to serve, dedicated to answering these calls we munity, and that means fundraising and do this.”
and, when someone else’s family needs wouldn’t have any fire protection. Many asking for donations on a regular basis. Both women know the calls will keep
them, it could be life or death if they train for hours, give up nights and “It also takes so much for a commu- coming, their loved ones will keep rush
respond or not. I always want to cheer weekends and time with their families nity resource to keep running,” she said, ing out the door to save lives and
and encourage them to keep running all for their communities.” giving credit to the community that homes and families, and they also know
calls and serving our community.” Ashley McCulley said she doesn’t supports her husband and his depart- that, despite the worry and the anxiety
For Jessica McCulley, there is a little think the majority of White County ment. “The Hickory Valley Fire Depart- and the time it takes from their families
more anxiety in watching her daughter community members understand what ment would not be possible if it wasn’t they wouldn’t have it any other way
walk out the door than there was when a resource the volunteer firefighters for ALL of the community members.” Because in White County, community is
it was just her husband responding to are. Jessica McCulley said the fundrais- family and serving is a way of life.
October 2021 SALUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS The Expositor page 3 (Left) Life Force medical helicopter assists White County firefighters with training. Pictured are Bobby Davenport, Tyler Brandes, David Moyer, Dustin Garrell, Mason Brock, and one unidentified individual. (Right) Tyler Brandes and Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Expositor page 4 SALUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS October 2021
OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
RACHEL AUBERGER the plan. routine home maintenance that can help fire.
contributor “It is actually recommended that you prevent house fires. •Keep pot handles facing inward so
practice the plan twice a year,” he added, “Have your chimney checked by a li- pans can’t get knocked to the floor.
October is known as Fire Prevention while the National Fire Protection Asso- censed, reliable contractor each year for •Teach children to stay 3-feet away
Month, and local fire officials are step- ciation estimates that in a typical home buildup,” he advised. “The walls inside from the stove.
ping up to issue reminders and safety tips fire, residents may have as little as one your chimney can become corroded and •Put a lid on stovetop fires. Keep a
to help residents keep their homes and to two minutes to escape safely from the the soot builds up causing chimney fires pot lid handy when cooking to smother
workspaces safe. time the smoke alarm sounds. that can become very dangerous quickly.” stovetop fires. Then turn off the stove.
Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said that Statistics show that frequently fires The National Fire Protection Associa- •Never use water or a fire extinguisher
the National Fire Protection Association start in the kitchen, and the National Fire tion has also included a few facts in their on a grease fire. Water and extinguishers
recommends that homes have smoke Protection Association chose 2020 to campaign to keep residents aware of the can spread the fire. Put a lid on a stovetop
alarms installed inside every bedroom, focus on that and issued the following dangers of home fires: fires.
outside each sleeping area, and on every statement: •Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds, a •Keep things that can burn (paper, pot
level of the home, including the basement. We need to remember not to leave small flame can turn into a major fire. holders, towels, plastic bags) away from
According to those guidelines a two- the stove or oven unattended while cook- •Fire is HOT! If you inhale the super-hot the stove.
story, three-bedroom house should have ing. It’s also important not to leave items air in a home fire, it will scorch your lungs. •For oven or microwave fires, keep the
a minimum of five smoke alarms installed near a flame, or anything that may easily •Fire is DEADLY! The odorless, color- door closed, turn off the appliance and
and working at all times. catch fire. less fumes from a home fire can lull you call the fire department.
“Test your smoke alarms every month,” Young added that it’s important to not into a deep sleep. You may not wake up in “We can all keep some important safe-
Young advised, “and if they aren’t work- leave children unattended in the kitchen, time to escape. ty tips in mind when it comes to prevent-
ing, change the batteries.” “Be careful with kids. They need to be •Stay in the kitchen when cooking. ing a fire,” Young said, “but if a fire does
Young also said that it was important supervised when cooking or around any Never leave cooking unattended. start in your home, get out and stay out.
to have a fire escape plan and that all open flame.” •Wear tight-fitting clothing when cook- Call for help. Don’t attempt to go back
family members knew and understood Young also added some advice for ing. Loose fitting clothing can easily catch inside for anything or anyone.”
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How to make a
H om e F ir e
E sc ap e P la n
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK™
NFPA® — The Official Sponsor of Fire Prevention Week Since 1922 Visit Sparky.org
for more activities!
Draw a map of your home. Show all doors and windows.
Visit each room. Find two ways out.
All windows and doors should open easily. You should be able to use them to get outside.
Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Push the test button to make sure each alarm is working.
Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home. Everyone will meet at the
meeting place.
Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.
Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.
Learn the emergency phone number for your fire department.
Practice your home fire drill!
Make your own home fire escape plan using the grid provided on page 2. Sample Escape Plan
DOOR WINDOW
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BATHROOM
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KITCHEN
MASTER BEDROOM
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Disasters can happen anywhere and
at any time. By taking the time to create Cooking
an emergency supplies kit, your family will
be prepared in the event of a disaster. The
kit also helps children feel more secure
Safety
knowing it is there in case of an emergency. Cooking brings family and friends together, provides
an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did
The supplies can be kept in a plastic tub, you know that cooking fires are the number one
small suitcase, trash can, backpack or other
container. To learn what else you need in an cause of home fires and home injuries? By following
®
emergency supplies kit, go to a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.
www.ready.gov.
EmErgEncy SupplIES KIt: Sparky® is a registered trademark of the NFPA.
“Cook with Caution”
• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed
q Water – one gallon per person per day for q A complete change of clothing including long alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
drinking and sanitation — store 3-day supply pants, long sleeve shirt, and sturdy shoes stored in
a waterproof container. • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling,
q Ready-to-eat food, canned juices, comfort/stress
grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen
foods — at least a 3-day supply q Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
q Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a q Rain gear
NOAA weather radio, and extra batteries for both • If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food,
q Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils check it regularly, remain in the home while food
q
q
q
Flashlights and extra batteries
First aid kit
Non-prescription drugs such as pain reliever, anti-
q
q
Cash or traveler’s checks, change
Paper towels
is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you
are cooking. Cooking and Kids
q Tent • Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, Have a “kid-free zone” of at
diarrhea medication, antacid, laxative
q Compass wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or least 3 feet (1 metre) around
q Prescription medications, contact lenses and curtains — away from your stovetop. the stove and areas where
supplies, denture needs q Matches in a waterproof container hot food or drink is prepared
q Whistle to signal for help q Signal flare if you have a small (grease) cooking fire and or carried.
q decide to fight the fire...
q Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant Paper, pencil
FACTS
•
q Water and pet food if you have pets q Personal hygiene items • On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a
q Soap lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave ! The leading cause of
q Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties
fires in the kitchen is
for personal sanitation q Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
unattended cooking.
q Dust mask or cotton t-shirt to filter the air q Important family documents such as copies of • For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the
q
q
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
insurance policies, identification and bank account
records in a waterproof, portable container.
Remember to include emergency contact numbers.
door closed.
if you have any doubt about fighting a
•! Most cooking fires in the
home involve the kitchen
q Can opener for food q Passport, bank account numbers, credit card small fire… stove.
q Aluminum foil account numbers and companies • Just get out! When you leave, close the door
q A jacket or coat, hat and gloves q Books, games puzzles, portable music device behind you to help contain the fire.
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from
NOTE: Replace food every six months. Re-think your kit and family needs once a year. Replace batteries and update clothes, etc.
outside the home.
My Personal Pack Checklist NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Have children create their personal pack. Have them include things The leading information and knowledge resource
on fire, electrical and related hazards
like their favorite book or stuffed animal. These familiar things will help
keep them comfortable during an emergency. nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2018
4 Change of clothes
4 Blanket
4 Books
4 Favorite toy
4 Paper, pencils and crayons
For more information, visit the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org/disaster.
Developed by NFPA. Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness.
• Keep candles at least 1 foot (30 centimetres) away
October 2021
from anything that can burn. SALUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS children’s reach,The
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locked cabinet.
Think about using flameless
candles in your home. They look
and smell like real candles.
If you Do buRN CANDLEs, make sure that you...
• Use candle holders that are sturdy, and won’t tip
over easily.
• Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface.
FACTS
•
• Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any
loose clothing away from the flame. ! December is the peak
• Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out month for home candle
fires.
•
before it gets too close to the
holder or container. ! More than one-third of
• Never use a candle if oxygen home candle fires started
in the bedroom.
•
is used in the home.
• Have flashlights and ! Three of every five candle
battery-powered lighting fires start when things that
ready to use during a power can burn are too close to
outage. Never use candles. the candle.
NATIONAL FIRE
FIRE PREVENTION
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
The leading information and knowledge resource
on fire, electrical and related hazards
LOOK LISTEN AND LEARN
nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2019
LISTEN LEARN
for your home’s smoke alarms. Know that
you may have only minute to get out if a two ways out of each room of your home.
fire breaks out. Exits should be easy to access and free
of clutter. After leaving the home, go to
your family’s designated meeting spot,
LOOK established when you set up a home
fire
fi escape plan.
for possible fire hazards in your home and
eliminate them.
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RACHEL AUBERGER
Staff Writer
Stop, Drop, and Roll has long been
associated with fire safety, but each
year the National Fire Protection As-
sociation uses the month of October
to bring more awareness to fire safety
than just those three simple words.
This year, the NFPA is using a new
set of words to help people across the
country focus on fire safety and what it
means to their families. This year they
want people to “Learn the Sounds of
Fire Safety”.
“What do the sounds mean? Is there
a beep or a chirp coming out of your
smoke or carbon monoxide alarm?”
Lorraine Carli, vice president of out-
reach and advocacy at NFPA, said that
knowing the difference is important
when it comes to fire safety. “Knowing
the difference can save you, your home,
and your family.”
The NFPA provided the following
guidance for alarm sounds
•A continuous set of three loud
beeps—beep, beep, beep—means
smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and
stay out.
•A single chirp every 30 or 60 sec-
onds means the battery is low and must
be changed.
•All smoke alarms must be replaced
after 10 years.
•Chirping that continues after the
battery has been replaced means the
alarm is at the end of its life and the unit
must be replaced.
•Make sure your smoke and CO
alarms meet the needs of all your family
members, including those with sensory
or physical disabilities.
Sparta’s Fire Chief, Kirk Young, said
that fire safety begins at home.
“Fire Prevention month is the per-
fect time to educate and talk with your
whole family about fire safety,” Young
said, and emphasized the importance
of talking to children about the hazards
of fires. “Teaching young kids about fire
prevention reduces the risks of having a
fire in your home. Education is the key many cords in the same outlet and escape route planning. •Unattended cooking is the #1 cause
to safety, and it is a team effort between •Replace open flame candles with •3 of every 5 home fire deaths result- of home fires
our department and you, as parents, to flameless candles. Avoid accidents by ed from fires in homes with no working “With as little as two minutes to
be sure they know how to be respon- avoiding having an open flame in your smoke alarms escape in the case of fire, knowing the
sible and safer around a flame.” home. •Less than 50% of homeowners have sounds of fire safety and educating
Young gave the following tips for •Test your smoke detectors regularly an escape plan everyone in the household as to what
home when it comes to fire safety: The NFPA has some gruesome sta- •Carbon monoxide (CO) is the #1 to do in the case of a fire are the most
•Use caution when cooking. Cooking tistics that they have published for this cause of accidental poisoning in the US important things you can do for your
is the biggest cause of fire and injuries year’s Fire Safety Month, and those •60% of consumers do not test their family,” Young concluded. “Of course,
in homes statistics reinforce Young’s belief that smoke and CO alarms monthly we hope that you never experience
•Heat your home safely. Keep space education is key to fire safety – includ- •Only 47% of people report having a house fire, and that fire safety and
heaters away from furniture and walls ing knowing what the sounds an alarm CO alarms in their home education keeps you from being in a
•Check electrical cords. Replace makes mean, how and when to test •Just 43% of homeowners have an position to have to escape your home,
worn out or frayed cords. Don’t use too alarms, how to use a fire extinguisher, escape plan but preparation is key.”
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Fire Safety in
Manufactured Homes
If buying or renting a manufactured home is in
your future, make sure you keep fire safety in FACT
mind. By following a few tips and knowing the Smoke alarms are missing in half of all
facts and the safety requirements for manufactured manufactured home fires. Since they are
homes, you can help keep your family safe. required to be sold with smoke alarms,
this may mean people are removing them.
SAFETY TIPS
KKK CHOOSE a home built after 1976 that has the HUD label HEAT SENSE
certifying that it meets certain minimum safety standards. Keep space heaters at least three
KKK Be sure your home has enough smoke alarms. You need a feet away from anything that
can burn. Buy space heaters with
smoke alarm inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping automatic shut-off switches. Turn
area and in or near the family/live room area(s). For the off portable space heaters before
best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms so when falling asleep or when leaving a
one sounds, they all sound. room.
KKK TEST smoke alarms at least once a month. Never leave a lit candle unattended.
KKK HAVE a home fire escape plan that includes two ways out Blow out candles when you leave the
room or go to sleep.
of every room and an outside meeting place. Make sure
all ways out of the home are easy to use. Practice your Keep gasoline, charcoal lighter and
other flammable liquids locked in
fire drill at least twice a year. an outdoor shed. Never store items
KKK If smoke alarms sound when you are cooking, consider under the home. Store firewood
moving the alarm further from the kitchen area or install away from the home.
a photoelectric type alarm which is less sensitive to
cooking.
KKK NEVER remove or disable a smoke alarm.
KKK CONSIDER having a licensed electrician inspect the
electrical system to be sure it is safe and meets the
applicable National Electrical Code® requirements.
KKK Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stovetop.
KKK Have smokers smoke outside the home. Provide large,
non-tip ashtrays and empty them frequently. Douse butts
with water before throwing away.
Name of Organization Here
Your Source for SAFETY Information
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 Contact Information Here
www.nfpa.org/education
THANK
©NFPA 2016
YOU!!
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DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 7
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COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 2
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DISTRICT 5
Cassville Volunteer Fire Department
227 Cassville Lane
DISTRICT 8
Hickory Valley Volunteer Fire Department
5250 Hickory Valley Rd.
DEPARTMENTS DISTRICT 3
Central View Volunteer Fire Department
DISTRICT 6
Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department
DISTRICT 9
Eastland Volunteer Fire Department
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DISTRICT 10
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2351 Sullivan Knowles Rd.
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Create a fire safety plan to include pets
RACHEL AUBERGER •Take inventory of where pets like to
contributor hide or nap. This can prove helpful if you
need to evacuate a home quickly due
Fire safety measures are essential yet to fire. Remember that pets can sense
often overlooked. In addition to outlining stress and may be more difficult to catch
the proper action to take should a fire if they feel something is amiss, advises the
break out, a fire safety evacuation plan ASPCA. Therefore, try to remain as calm
can be an invaluable, life-saving tool. A fire as possible.
safety plan should include all members of •Keep pets near exits when you are
a household — including pets. not home to make it easier for firefighters
The American Humane Society says to enter the house and save the animals.
each year more than 500,000 pets are The Red Cross also recommends placing
affected by house fires. The National Fire collars and leashes as well as pet carriers
Protection Association estimates that near the exits.
nearly 1,000 home fires each year are •Invest in a pet safety sticker and hang
accidentally started by pets. Pets are it in a visible window to alert firefighters
curious animals and they may investigate that you have pets inside. The sticker
open flames from unattended candles, includes important information, such as
fireplaces or grills. Pets may start fires by the number of pets, type of pets and vet-
accidentally turning stove knob covers or erinarian contact information.
biting on or playing with electrical wires •Plan escape routes and practice evac-
and outlets. Young pets may be especially uations. Make sure at least one family
inquisitive and boisterous, so fires may be member is in charge of grabbing pets and
prevented by keeping young animals be- getting outside safely so others can focus
hind gates or in secure areas when there on evacuation. Identify all exits and what
are open flames. to do if one or more exits is impassable.
There are many ways to safeguard ev- •Have a game plan should the house
eryone in the event of fire. Here are some be damaged and uninhabitable. Line up
steps to include in a fire safety plan. a place to meet outside and explore pet-
•Check and replace smoke and carbon friendly accommodations at a hotel, friend
monoxide detectors regularly. Monitored or family member’s house.
smoke detectors can be helpful if you Fire safety plans should include all
regularly leave pets home alone, since fire- members of the household, which in-
fighters will be alerted and can respond. cludes companion animals
SPARTA FIRE DEPARTMENT
DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR
BATTERIES WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR
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