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About Sandy post. (Sandy, Oregon) 1938-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1976)
Thurs., Dec. 16, 1976 SANDY (Ore.) POST - 21 At Portland Airport Sandy-Hoodland residents ready for emergencies Anyone who has flown in or efforts with other emergency specific job in an emergency. and men scramble. Federal tense heat Shiny silver, the ping (xing or basketball are lighters as part of their routine the shift going off. we check There has never tx*en a regulations require that all suits are designed to reflect 90 out of Portland International agencies them out ourselves." among the activities the duties fatality related to commercial equipment be at a fire scene per cent of the heat of a fire Airport lias probably seen the He is working with other area Electric plugs used to keep crewmen engage in at their According to " C " shift and working within four and a away from a man Fire tem Airport Emergency Service emergency agencies that airline activity at PIA. In a real "home ' At any moment, commander Lt McArdle, the the truck engines prewarmed crash and burn situation, the hall minutes. (AES) station it’s the lone participated in a recent perature often reach in excess first priority on each shift is to in cold weather hang from the though, their recreation or building with eight garage preparedness exercise, to help AES would move in first, clear The AES has one truck called of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit station ceiling sleep may be interrupted by an inspect the vehicles door* situated west of the iron out tin* snags that cropped a path from the plan, and bring the "quick-dash unit" designed All the AES crewmen supply At night TV, reading, pool. alarm "We don’t take the word of passenger boarding con up then "We want to make the injured nut to waiting to reach the scene within two their own food, but each of minutes The crew describes it them chips in for a vegetable sure everytx»dy realizes what ambulances and first aid units. courses When an alarm sounds at the as a "giant fireextinguisber." The existence of AES is well their job is." Cantrell ex garden they maintain in season AES station, the lights known, but what and more plained Fuel-ignited fires burn at the station. In addition the He has been (Hitting together automatically goon, the garage fiercely and the men wear suits lawn and shrubbery around the specificially who is it? It's 21 men working in three seven- an outline of each agency's doors go up, the stove turns off to protect them from the in- station are kept up by the fire man shifts o| 24 hours each, plus a daytime training officer and chief All are Port ui Portland employees. It's six emergency rigs, one weighing in at 30 Ions, all able to reach a 50 m p h speed within 60 seconds It's a career for men who are A b e au tiful c o lo r p ic tu re prepared to give any type of assistance at PIA (Portland of your c h ild w ith International Airport) from first aid for someone tumbling Santa Claus ( mi an escalator to clearing a Handsom ely m ounted, rescue path through the flames from a (turning airliner, ready in a m inute. Three of these men live in the An ideal C hristm as gift. shadow of Mt Hood - Li. John McArdle, a resident of Wem- A cherished m em ory me. a id Hon White and Hon in years to come. Mai. both of Sandy Lt McArdle is commander of "C“ shift, and has been with AES since 1962. senior Copies and enlargem ents crewman White joined AES in can be ordered. 1970 an crewman Mai in 1967 Since each of the three crews is at the station for a 24 hour period, it's difficult to get to know more than one of the seven man "shifts ” Any of the men in any of the three shifts is glad to show a visitor around, though, and talk C lip an d S a v e th is H a n d y S ch e d u le! about life amidst the screeching of jets An example 5 p m to 9 p m 11 am to 8p m is " A ” shift, on which White is Dec. 8 Dec. 4 Dec. 20 senior crewman. (One officer view of the Port of Portland*« Airport Dec. 9 Dec. 5 Dec. 21 and six crewmen, including a PASSENGERS ON final appoach to Emergency Service (A E S ) station senior crewman, serve on each Portland International Airport have this Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 22 (center, foreground). shift The men often substitute Dec. 15 Dec. 12 Dec. 23 or “ fill in" for each other on Dec. 16 Dec. 18 different shifts ) Dec. 17 Dec. 19 The " A ” shift is headed by 1J Tom Shaw, who's been with AES for nine years Like many Photo-Sound Sections N EED A SITTER? of the rest of the men in the Gresham and Longview Stores only TRY TH E CLASSIFIEDS AES. Shaw got his start in this Fred Meyer Advertising Policy type of work in the Air Force Each of these advertised items must be readily available He explains AES's primary for sale at or below the advertised price in each Fred function during a burning crash Meyer store, except as specifically noted in this ad this way: "To hold the fire long enough to get the people off the airplane.* The largest truck operated by the AES is capable of driving right through a wall of flame Specially treated water is pumped forcefully out the truck's underbody, making a wide swath through the fire and keeping flames from engulfing the truck An aqueous film forming foam called "Light Water" (3M Company brand name» is used by the AES crews for fires involving flammable liquids such as jet fuel. "Nobody really knows how it works," Shaw said, "but it changes the properties of water so that water will float on top of the fuel and cut the flame off " Seated around their "dining A REAL F IR E , but—thankfully—not themselves and their equipment sharp in room" table, the rest of the Nearly all thermal generating plants in the caused by a jet crash. The men of Portland case of a real disaster. Sandy residents The holiday season is typically one of men of "A " shift — senior International Airport*« Airport Ron White and Ron Mai. and Wemme region are working at near-capacity to aid in crewman White, Sandy, and high energy use. Colder weather Increased Emergency Service participate in various resident, John McArdle, are members of meeting your power needs. And the needs crewm en Jerry Schurti, emergency preparedness drills to keep the specialized unit. cooking Holiday lighting. Families are at B oring. Ken ( “ M ik e ") are being met; but any reduction of use that home more, entertain more, stay up later Michael, Carlton. Phil Hager, you can make will help, and will save you * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3 ^ Gresham; Byron Gregory. But there are ways that you can save money. Tigard, and Stan Squires. electncity without dampening the holiday Check the energy-saving tips below Most ft Brush Prairie, Wash. — hailed spint — and conservation is still very, very the film forming foam of them aren't new to you, but perhaps this * ft They agreed it is an im important. reminder will be of assistance. We hope you provement over previous * November rainfall was less than one inch will find that you can save energy and still foams they have used — and (about 15 percent of our normal November they should know, between have a Happy Holiday season. Conser rainfall) so reservoirs behind the dams are themselves and the rest of the vation is a gift that helps everybody. AES personnel, there are at lowering. least 300 years of experience at handling airport and aircraft emergencies "There are 17 of us that are E M T Is (Emergency Medical Technician, first degree»," Shaw said "Three of the guys are just starting DMT 2 school- H< hi White on this shift, Marv ft Scoggins (Portland» on "C” • Do place your inside tree so it can be seen through a window • Don t use excessive exterior and interior shift and Doug Cassidy Christmas lighting • Do use lower wattage miniature lights when possible, more (Boring) on "B ” shift. That tinsel, non-electrical ornaments, ribbons, etc — turn off way we’ll have one EMT 2 in • Don't leave fireplace damper open when when room s unoccupied not in use. each crew " • Do enjoy the warmth and beauty of a fireplace on special An AMT 1 is qualified to give • Don't overuse the oven occasions but be sure fire is out and ashes cold before overall emergency aid; EM T 2 closing damper. is a more specialized, advanced • Don t leave surface units and oven on • Do try to cook an entire meal in the oven at one time Be sure rating for treatm ent of when not in use, frozen meats, a turkey, for example, are completely thawed breathing problems and in • Don t unnecessarily open refrigerator and before cooking (saves 1i the cooking time) travenous therapy, freezer doors Lt Fred Cantrell, Portland, • Do remember to turn off all kitchen appliances during the has been the training officer for hustle and bustle of this busy season • Don t use the dishwasher, clothes washer AES since 1973, and is the only and dryer wastefully. • Do plan to remove as many refrigerator and freezer items as AES staff member besides possible at one time • Don’t forget to turn off lights wherever Chief Don Brown who works a • Do try to do only full dish and clothes loads possible. regular weekday schedule • Do enjoy a sparkling tree in a darkened room Candles make Cantrell maintains a con • Don t worry about a low-wattage night light an excellent replacement for house lights — but not on the tinuous training program for for Santa s visit Safety is still important. tree the men and coordinates AES * • Do be a Watt Watcher and enjoy a happy and safe holiday ft ooo season1 * Italians, Greeks, and others ft For a free booklet full of Watt Watcher of Mediterranean descent are Be a PGE Watt Watcher over the holidays. * ftps to help you conserve electricity at increased risk for year-around. visit any PGE office thalassem ia, a severe or write PGE Conservation Center. 621 hereditary blood disorder. A S W Alder Street Portland 97205 couple can find out from a genetic counselor what their chances are of having an af fected child, says the March of * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Instant Santa Claus Pictures $199 Fred Meyer Holiday Watt Watching tips from PGE Conservation is still very, very necessary. — - 1 FredMeyer Gresham Garden Center C h ristm as T re e s Douglas Fir: N oble Fir: $499 W A m 99 $5 ! 9° : I « Call for details: 667-2242 * * ft * * ft * # ft ft ft * * * * # * * * * * # * * * * # ft * * * * ft * * * * * * ft * | Some energy do’s and don’ts that will help you enjoy the holiday season. Don’ts Do’s
