Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department ~ Durham, North Carolina ~ 919.361.0927
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Thank you to everyone who supported our Fall BBQ Fundraiser. Several Pit Masters competed for the winning prize. For the second year First Place went to Phillip Latham, Nutt N Butte Rubb N BBQ. The second place winner was Sam Wells, Goodman Experience BBQ and third place went to Ron Sullivan, StarBQ. In addition, this year we held a BBQ Sauce competition. First place bragging rights go to Chief William Colley, Jr. and a close second goes to Steve Russell. A great effort by many people made this event a lot of fun. We look forward to seeing you next year!
October 4 PVFD Chief Holland and Chief Bobseine presented at the Emergency Medicine Today conference in Greensboro. Chief Holland's seminar, The Wildcard of EMS Morale: Playing Your Hand Wisely, described how EMS teams with high morale provide better patient care. He challenged leaders to encourage and reinforce team spirit. Chief Bobseine's talk, Volunteers - Virtual Reality or The Real Deal, identified challenges facing volunteer organizations and offered tips on recruiting, training, and retaining competent volunteers. Leaders should view recruits as customers and understand their motivations. Working for You -- October 2011
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), deep fryer fires cause an average of 5 deaths, 60 injuries, and more than $15 million in property damage each year. With the approaching holidays more people will be cooking turkeys in fryers. Injuries come from improper use of the propane burners and from hot grease burns. Use simple safety tips to prevent injuries. Place the fryer outside a safe distance from any combustible surface and never put on a wooden surface. Do not use inside garages. Carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas, can build up and cause death. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed or the excess water may cause oil to overflow and cause a fire. Keep a fire extinguisher available at all times and NEVER leave the fryer unattended. Remember the oil stays extremely hot for hours after cooking, so do not let children or pets near the cooker. Follow these simple tips and enjoy a safe, delicious holiday!
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