Here in our Park, we use our Association Meeting for all kinds of efforts to build the team and expand the group. We also look for long-term benefits and growth. When we were offered an opportunity by Jackson County Fire District Five for a hands-on, “HOW TO” on using a fire extinguisher in our Park, we took it! Here is a section from our Newsletter, The Carport Press:
In case you missed it, this was the 23rd of last month in the parking lot. “Block Captain Steve” took on the Flaming Cauldron of Fire in front of the Clubhouse. But it was all under the control of Fire District Five Firefighters Captain John Gavin and Engineer Tony Incerty. And by the way, those flames were really HOT!
How did it go? Did you really need to ask?
WOOSH! Steve used the PASS method and made short work of the fire. PASS is a way to remember the steps for using an extinguisher effectively:
Pull the pin.
Aim the nozzle
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the flames low.
Thanks to everyone at Fire District 5 for sharing the techniques with us.
So we had a lot going on here. First, Community involvement. Simply put, it was fun.
We also had good information being shared. For many, it was the first time they had ever used a fire extinguisher.
It gave our residents many opportunities to ask questions and clarify what works well and what doesn't.
It provided our Block Captains with opportunities to be introduced, so residents are familiar with them in an emergency.
The final benefit? Three new people volunteered to be Block Captains on their streets. A good afternoon with long-term benefits for the whole Park. That is our Association Goal.
