Police Officer Jim Kline retired from the Eden Prairie Police Department today after serving for 23 years. Ever since I joined the Fire Department I have known Jim, professionally and personally.
I will truly miss Jim, his professionalism and knowledge has always been a useful resource at emergency scenes. Jim always made [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2005
A True Friend Retires
August 31, 2005 – 3:32 pm
A special visit
August 19, 2005 – 3:26 pm
This morning two cars pulled up to Fire Station #1 and 7 small children and two adults piled out and headed for the door. I asked the two other firefighters standing near the door with me if there was a birthday party or tour scheduled, neither one thought so.
Up came the children with two [...]
False Alarm Reduction Efforts
August 12, 2005 – 11:31 am
This data seems to indicate that our recent emphasis on reducing false fire alarms is working. In 2002 our rate of false alarms was 41%, 2003 was 32%, 2004 was 35% and so far this year we are tracking at a rate of 30%.
This is an important effort as we try and reduce the wear [...]
Snap, Crackle, Pop
August 3, 2005 – 5:10 pm
Last week the Fire Department was called to a power pole on fire. When I arrived I caught the light show with my digital camera.
The little explosions went on for over an hour, until the crews from Excel Energy were able to get on scene and remove the energy from the pole. [...]
New Fire Station Site Prep Work Begins
August 3, 2005 – 3:37 pm
Last week the process to get the site for the new fire station ready for construction began in earnest. The site needs infrastructure, gas lines, sewer, water and power.
In this picture an excavator is digging a trench for the sewer lines to the fire station site, as well as the residual piece for sale [...]
