Wednesday, March 8, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Coming through the snow... Fire department honors its own More than 100 guests gathered together on Friday, M ar ch 3, at FivePine Conference Center to cel- ebrate the 2016 accomplish- ments of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. Keynote Speaker Tim Birr, retired Public Information Officer for both the City of Eugene and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said, “I’m glad to see family members here tonight, because the fire service is very much a fam- ily business…especially if you’re a volunteer. The pager goes off at the worst possible times; family events, kid’s games, nights, weekends and holidays. In addition, the things you see on calls aren’t the kinds of things you can neatly leave at the fire station after a call… they follow you home. The support you get from your family has a lot to do with your ability to serve your community.” Deputy Chief Tim Craig spoke about operations and training updates including a 22 percent increase in call volume in 2016, an Insurance Services Office rerate, receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award and upcoming projects for the Fire District. Fire Chief Roger Johnson awarded the Outstanding Partnership Award to the City of Sisters. Chief Johnson said, “The City of Sisters has been an outstanding partner for the Fire District in the past year. When deep snow fell in December the City offered 24-hour emergency snowplow assistance to help ambulances and fire engines access homes of people experiencing a fire or medical emergency. The City also helped the Fire District update its Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating 7 PHOTO PROVIDED Fire Chief Roger Johnson presented awards for a variety of achievements at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District’s awards dinner last week. in 2016. Forty percent of the • 5 years of service: David Fire District ISO rating is Keller, Luke Boskovich, Nyle based on the community water Head and Matt Millar. system capabilities. The City • 10 years of service: of Sisters also worked closely Angie Ward, David Gentry with the Fire District in plan- and Gail Butler. ning and mitigating impacts • 15 years of service: Steve of storm related events.” Ward. Lifesaving Awards were • 35 years of service: Gary presented to Fire Medic David Lovegren. Ward, Lieutenant Hayden • Career Firefighter of the Jones, EMR Josh Ward, Fire Year: Matt Millar. Medic Keller and Captain • Past Fire Corps Chairs: Jeremy Ast for two separate Gail Butler and Les Schell. incidents. The first incident • Contributions to the involved a 16-year-old male Address Sign Program: Bruce patient that was involved in Shaull. a motor vehicle accident and • Rookie of the Year: was trapped. Personnel used David Ward. the Jaws of Life to extricate • Outstanding Fire Fitness: the patient and then treated Luke Boskovich. and transported the patient • Resident Volunteer of the Code 3 to the hospital. The Year: Hayden Jones. patient suffered a traumatic • Fire Corps Volunteer of brain injury but survived due the Year: Beverly Halcon. to the efforts of the crew. The • Volunteer of the Year: second incident involved a Heather Miller. motor vehicle accident on • EMT of the Year: Christi Highway 20. The patient was Davis. the driver of a vehicle who • Firefighter of the Year: struck a tree and was in car- Cody Manzi. diac arrest. Personnel per- Chief Johnson closed the formed CPR on the driver and evening congratulating all of saved his life. the award winners and rec- District award winners ognizing everyone who helps were announced next and make the District a wonderful included: place to work and volunteer. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK A rare double-budded tulip comes through the snow reminding us that spring is indeed on the way. When a tulip bulb has the best of growing conditions it can develop two flower buds in the bulb. s Siste e r d! n Ow Residential & Commercial Storm Damage/Water Cleanup Water Damage Restoration Carpet & Upholstery | Plant-Based Detergent A lab of lov or e 541-549-6471 35 Years Experience | Peter Herman, Owner DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB? Call Sweeney Plumbing for fast & friendly service! Repairs. Replacements. Remodels. No job too small. 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters Licensed Bonded / Insured CCB#87587 COMFORT FOR LIFE 541-549-6464 Free s! Estimate Daikin offers innovative concepts in energy-effi cient indoor comfort solutions. A Daikin ductless indoor comfort system can make your home more comfortable while helping to lower your heating and cooling bills. Find out more from your local Daikin dealer. 541-549-6464 ActionAirHeatingAndCooling.com