Roster
Rick Kehoe – Chief
James Dautremont - Deputy Chief
Ben Hann – Captain
Len Rondeau – Captain
Gary Williams – Captain
Don Douglas - Safety Codes Officier
Sean Conrad
Walter Havinga
Terry Levair
George Mahieux
Herb Pitchko
Eleanor Rondeau
Allyn Vandervalk

Back Row: Walter Havinga, Herb Pitchko, Wendel Heck, Allyn Vandervalk, James Dautremont
Front Row: Eleanor and Leonard Rondeau, Rick Kehoe, Don Douglas, Ben Hann, Gary Williams, Sandra Furrie

F-500 Demo Night
Jan 09, 2002
All members got hands-on-use when Mike Zimmer demonstrated F-500 in pressurized tanks.

Toxic Chemicals Seminar
Jan 23, 2002
Adam Borys, Dangerous Goods Inspector.

First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D. Courses
January 25-27, 2002
Instructor: Kendra Varoney

Highway Safety Seminar
Feb 13, 2002
Jaime Johnston, Collision Analyst R.C.M.P.

Exercise At Agrium Fertilizer Plant

On February 16, 2002 At 11:08 hrs. a call was received from Len Rondeau, plant manager from Agrium Fertilzers, located at 620 - 1st in the town of Granum.

Mr. Rondeau reported a large NH3 discharge. A supply truck was unloading into the main storage tank, when for no apparent reason the driver of the truck moved away from the main tank with the supply hoses still connected to the large storage tank. This resulted in the hoses breaking free from the tank which allowed an open valve to discharge NH3 into the atmosphere. The supply truck was also discharging NH3 from a open valve. The driver was able to alert the plant manager who immediately notified the Granum Fire Dept.

The GFD responded to the Agrium Plant arriving at 11:10 hrs. with three units: Tank 14 with 2 personnel, Pump 14 with 2 personnel, and Command 14 with 2 personnel. The wind was blowing out of the South-West at 15km per hr. The GFD set up road blocks closing traffic to the North and South of the NH3 release. Command 14 personnel assessed the discharge and 3 firefighters wearing S.C.B.A. proceeded to the scene of the discharge. It was determined that they could safely close the main supply valve without the aid of a water curtain. It was determined that the main supply valve was not damaged and could be closed without incident.

After the release of NH3 was terminated, Agrium personnel did tests in the immediate area and within 10 minutes found that NH3 had dispelled into the atmosphere. The GFD was then advised the area was safe and that the roadblocks could be removed. The GFD did a complete search of the area for anyone who could have been trapped in buildings or had suffered exposure to NH3. No people or animals were found. The area was found to be safe and secure.

The GFD left the scene at 11:48 hrs and arrived back at Station 14 at 11:51 hrs. A light lunch was provided by Agrium personnel. A critique was conducted by the Fire Chief. A discussion of the incident followed and some recommendations were given for future exercises.

The GFD and Agrium Fertilizers will hold another exercise in the Spring.This excercise will be a live release of NH3 and will be supervised by Agrium's emergency response team. A training session will preceede the live excercise.

Safety Program at Granum Hutterite Colony
Feb 27, 2002
The G.F.D. went to the Granum Hutterite Colony to do a safety program with all the residents. This was a big event for the children as they got to watch T.V. and actually learn something about fire safety. We were treated to a nice lunch consisting of homemade bread and sausage, and coffee.

Seminar
Mar 13, 2002
Kevin Jess, Fire Services Advisor

Fire Prevention Week
October 6 - 12, 2002
Theme: TEAM UP FOR FIRE SAFETY

The G.F.D. visited the Granum schools in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. Grades 4 - 6 entered The Macdonalds contest with over 70 students participating. The winning student received a home computer; the school class received $400 cash.

The G.F.D. did a coloring Fire Safety book with the Granum schools K class and Grades 1 - 3. Prizes were given to the boy and girl chosen in each grade. This contest was also being held at the Granum Hutterite School. Neat prizes were given away to the winners: fire bears, fire hats, safety rulers, safety tatoo's, window decals, and fridge magnets. All other students received a free safety pencil.

Wed., Oct. 9 was a busy day for the G.F.D. At 10 a.m. the Granum K class visited the Fire Station. Later, Safety Codes Officer, Don Dougls, held a Fire Safety course at the Hutterite School. On this day Fire Dept. members also checked every household in Granum to see if smoke detectors were operational. If a faulty battery was found, it was replaced free of charge thanks to Energizer^®. Smoke detectors were also available at cost. The G.F.D. has been running this program for several years and each year there are only one or two residences found to not have working smoke detectors.

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