• On 07/01/22 at 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to Ptarmigan Road for the report of a possible fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the remains of burned food in a microwave. The fire cause was determined to be unintentional.
• On 07/02/22 at 6:36 a.m., firefighters responded to BIA Road for the report of a trash fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a backpack burning on the roadway. The fire was extinguished, and the caused was determined to be intentional.
• On 07/06/22 at 3:39 p.m., medics responded to a report of a person experiencing chest pain. The patient was assessed, treated, and transported to the hospital.
• On 07/06/22 at 4:23 p.m., medics responded to a report of a person who was possibly experiencing a stroke. The patient was assessed, treated, and transported to the hospital.
• On 07/07/22 at 10:15 p.m., medics responded to the report of a death. Medics confirmed death and left the scene in custody of the Bethel Police Department for an investigation.
• Staff are completing online training to become certified as State of Alaska Fire Investigator Technicians (AKFIT).
• New staff and volunteers are receiving continuous Driver/Operator training on the handling characteristics, operation of specialty equipment, care, maintenance, and safety of the department’s ambulances and fire apparatus.
• A new volunteer familiarization training class was held on June 25. This class covered departmental chain of command, policies, procedures, uniform issue, and CPR. There was a 16-hour Basic Fire Ground Operations course held on July 23-24 at the fire station. This course covered topics such as PPE, firefighter health and safety, tools and equipment, water supply, fire hoses and appliances, ladders, and many other topics. This course resulted in the department gaining four new Volunteer Firefighters! Thank you to the new volunteers for all your hard work!
• Staff have completed several online training modules covering various topics of firefighting, emergency medical, fire inspection, and fire prevention.
