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CENTENNIAL FIRE
DISTRICT SWEARS IN NEW OFFICERS (Jaunuary, 2010)
Chief Jerry Streich of the Centennial
Fire District led a swearing-in ceremony on Saturday,
January 9 to confirm the appointment of existing and
new CFD officers.
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Battalion Chiefs Peterson, Bruder and Rolstad
taking their oath from Deputy Chief Olson
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As part of ongoing improvements
initiated by Chief Streich, all officer positions
within the department were posted. Candidates
were interviewed by Chief Streich as well as current
CFD leadership and officers from nearby fire districts.
"Our officers represent
the most experienced and capable firefighters
in the department, and they are committed to improving
the professionalism and skills of every Centennial
firefighter," said Chief Streich during the
swearing-in ceremony.
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Although they are responsible for
many important services provided by the CFD, these officers
are still paid-on-call employees.
Several district-wide officers were sworn in, including
Bob Stafki, who holds the vital position of Training
Chief and is responsible for ensuring all CFD firefighters
are provided with ongoing education to improve their
knowledge and skills. New Lieutenant Brad Racutt assists
Chief Stafki and conducts training, particularly Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) certification courses required
of all CFD firefighters. Lieutenant Tracy Zarembinski
is responsible for providing fire prevention education
to the community, and is the first female officer in
CFD history.
The three CFD fire stations--called "battalions"
by firefighters--now have a Battalion Chief, a Captain,
and a Lieutenant. Battalion chiefs are responsible for
station operations, while captions ensure all aspects
of their station and equipment are in good order. Station
Lieutenants--a new position created by Chief Streich--assist
their captains and serve as a safety officer. Deputy
Chief Glen Olson is "second in command" serving
as support for Chief Streich and managing CFD operations
in his absence.
New station officers sworn in during
the ceremony were:
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Station 1 (Circle Pines)
officers:
Battalion Chief Mike Peterson
Captain Mike Schweigert
Lieutenant Darren Eckart
Station 2 (Lino Lakes) officers:
Battalion Chief Dave Bruder
Captain Mike Mooney
Lieutenant Kent Kogler
Station 3 (Centerville) officers:
Battalion Chief Randy Rolstad
Captain Kevin Stewart
Lieutenant Joe Bibeau
The swearing-in ceremony included
the pinning of rank emblems on each officer's
uniform lapels. Family members present participated
in the pinning.. Each officer repeated oaths to
serve the communities in the Centennial Fire District,
and then received their new helmets. Different
helmet colors help distinguish firefighters on
a working scene. Chiefs wear white helmets, captains
and lieutenants red, firefighters yellow, and
members-in-training are identified by their black
helmets.
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Captains Schweigert, Mooney and Stewart take
their oaths.
Lieutenants Eckart, Bibeau, Racutt and Zarembinski
during the swearing-in.
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"All officers have day-to-day
responsibilities," said Deputy Chief Olson. "During
a working fire or medical emergency, this clear chain
of command is what makes it possible for us to respond
to emergencies correctly, quickly, and safely."
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H1N1 FLU INFO
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The Centennial Fire District is closely
monitoring the H1N1 Pandemic Flu situation. We have
attached the following information for your review.
From the information that we receive on a daily basis,
some of the common recommendations are to wash your
hands on a regular basis, cover your cough, and get
the flu shot when it is offered. Should you get flu-like
symptoms, contact your local clinic via telephone for
instructions.
Infection
Control Recommendations For Influenza-Like Symptoms
PPE
for First Responders
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