2021 Fireman's Memorial Festival Magazine

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WELCOME TO THE

2021 Firemen’s Memorial Festival

From the president: As we all know, last year was a challenging time and unfortunately, the Committee had to postpone the Festival. We’d like to thank ALL First Responders and Health Care workers for their services. God Bless you for keeping us safe!

On a GOOD note ... We’re happy to invite you to this year’s Festival!

Things have changed this year! There will be a more direct focus on fire service! The Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 16-19, beginning with Firefighter Training Classes on both Thursday and Friday mornings. Watch for updates! Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the classes.

Fire vendors, fire chiefs, and other vendors are invited to a “Meet and Greet” in the Big Red Barn, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening. Food and beverages will be served. This event is our way of thanking you for helping make this event happen.

Our Firemen’s Memorial Festival Parade will kick off the festivities at 11:00 a.m., in downtown Roscommon. Following the parade, we invite all of you to come to the Fire Training Grounds to participate in, or watch the events such as Water Ball competition and Extrication exercises, etc. Visit our vendors to see the variety of equipment on display for viewing and purchase.

The Big Red Barn will be open for music and dancing on Friday Evening, as well as all day and evening Saturday. Badges and ID will be required after 8 p.m. to enter both Friday and Saturday.

Ed Sedlacek

The Michigan State Firemen’s Association will hold its Annual Memorial service at the Statue site on Robinson Lake Road, Saturday at 9 a.m.

NOTE: Sunday Morning, Higgins Township Fire Department, will host its Pancake Breakfast in the Big Red Barn from 7 a.m. until food is gone.

Following the breakfast, the grounds will be open for Family Day from 1-4 p.m. There will be Bounce Houses for the children Saturday and Sunday afternoon as well.

Bring the family and enjoy the day!

We, the Committee would like to thank you for your support!

Ed Sedlacek, President Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee

ADVERTISERS GUIDE:

2 – Gray’s Towing 3 – Dave Smith’s Barber Shop 3 – Higgins-Houghton Chiropractic 3 – Pioneer Hills Marine 6 – Allied Fire Sales & Service 7 – Cut River Grill 7 – Silver Dollar Pub & Grill 8 – Hart Ford-Lincoln 8 – Firehouse Restaurant 9 – Fick & Son’s 9 - Fred’s of Roscommon 10 – Roscommon COA 11 – Don Nester Chevrolet 12 – West Higgins Lake Hardware 12 – The Barn at Higgins Lake 12 – Happy Dog Acres 15 – Northern Fun Wheels 15 – Campbell’s Canoes 15 – Ken’s Tire 15 – Daniel J. Decker PC, Accountant 16-17 – CSI 18 – St. Helen-Roscommon Monument 18 – County Car Wash 18 – Tip N’ Mitten 18 – W and W Auto Parts 21 – Sky High Gymnastics 21 – Art-Y-Facts 21 – Tim’s Collision Plus 21 – Allie Bros. Uniforms 21 – Sons of the American Revolution 23 – S & J Excavating 24 – Alexis Fire Store 24 – Jim’s Collision 25 – Dealers Supply Company 26 – Evergreen Northern Market 26 – Phoenix Safety Outfitters 27 – AuSable Media 28 – Rosco Auto Recyclers 28 – B.C. Pizza 29 – Higgins Lake Market & Storage 29 – Dinges Fire Equipment 30 – Gerald Wall 30 – Roscommon Glass 30 – Bob’s Butcher Shop 31 – Alexis 32 – Old Pointe Comfort Marine 3

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Michigan’s Firemen’s Memorial Festival Schedule of Events • September 17-19, 2021 Located at the Roscommon Fire Training Grounds (formerly known as the Rosco. Co. Fairgrounds)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

FIRE PERSONNEL INVITED • FEATURED EVENTS FOR ALL

Festival begins at Noon

Registration for Water Ball until 6PM

Bar Opens at 2PM (Picture ID required) Bounce House for Children Starts at 4PM

Bright Light Vehicle Showdown Begins at 7PM (Registration at Command Post) Bright Light Parade follows Showdown (Walkers may gather at the corner of M-18 and 5th St.) Music and Dancing in the Big Red Barn 9PM– 1AM (Must be 21 and have picture ID)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

FESTIVAL EVENTS AT THE ROSCOMMON COUNTY FIRE TRAINING GROUNDS

Antique Fire Truck Displays

Fire and Rescue Equipment Displays

Gray’s Air Cushion and Truck Up-righting

Lion’s Chicken Dinner

Forest Fire Demo, DNR & U.S. Forest Service

Vendor Equipment and Displays

Trolley Rides to and from Memorial Site til 4 PM

Bouncy Houses for Children

Refreshments in Big Red Barn (Picture ID )

Fire Equipment Parade Registration on Lake St. Parade Route on Fifth from Nesters to Grounds Begins 11AM Flag Raising (Official Festival Opening) Immediately after the Parade with High school band tribute Water Ball Competition begins at 12:30 PM at the Water Ball courts Registration at Courts Search and Rescue Competition at the Smokehouse begins at 2 PM Extrication Competition at the rear Corral starts at 2PM Gold Badge Auction Starts at 3PM in the Big Red Barn Fire Burns and Demos start at 4PM at the gas maze behind the Smoke Tower Cornhole Tournament starts at 5PM Pre-registration Required. $1000 Raffle Drawing Winning tickets pulled at 8PM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 Pancake Breakfast in the Big Red Barn by Higgins Twp. FD from 7AM until Gone Family Day many activities for Kids, Bouncy Houses, and much more fun 1PM-4PM All vendors are welcome to stay open until 3PM

For more information: www.firemensmemorial.com This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change to comply with CDC Recommendations.

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Michigan State Firemen’s Association

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BY DONNA THOMA

he Michigan State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) was founded in 1875 as a nonprofit organization as a way for firefighters to share experiences, learn from each other, and to socialize.

The MSFA is proud to represent the Michigan fire service and be a provider to the needs of firefighters by being a distributor of fire service training manuals and books, providing training opportunities with our Spring Fire School, Fall Fire School and National Fire Academy “Michigan Weekend” in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

In addition to being a means of education/training of firefighters, MSFA supports fire departments across the state. This is especially important when a department loses 6

a firefighter in the call of duty.

Working in conjunction with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Washington, DC, MSFA provides resources to assist the families of fallen firefighters in rebuilding their lives and their departments, as well as working with the Fire Service community to reduce firefighter injury and deaths. The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in 1992.

The Michigan State Firemen’s Association also offers line of duty death services through their L.A.S.T. Team and funeral kits.

Executive board members and past presidents also serve as advocates across the nation.

For additional information on the MSFA visit msfassoc.org.

Festival to feature new training classes New to this year’s Firemen’s Memorial Festival are classes to help visiting firefighters obtain additional state certifications.

Classes include:

• Michigan Propane Gas is holding live fire propane training on Friday, Sept. 17.

• 2 The Rescue is holding Career Survival camp on Friday, Sept.

17.

• State fire marshal is hosting a class on how to “read” smoke and residential tactics on Sept.

18 at 1 p.m.

Other classes are TBA.

For information on upcoming classes visit firemensmemorial. com or follow Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee on Facebook.

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early 50 years ago, the idea of creating a statue honoring Michigan Firefighters, as well as where to place it was being considered.

In the end, the Forest Fire Experiment Station site was chosen due to its proximity to I-75; central location between St. Ignace and southern Michigan; to increase tourism in the area; and that it may help improve the economy in the county. The DNR donated the property for the construction n of the memorial and parking. Detroit craftsman, Edward Chesney, created the 12-foot, one ton statue and Sept.

20, 1980 the statue was dedicated.

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A public park portion was completed June of 1984 and dedicated September 15, 1984. Dotted with antique fire fighting apparatus, picnic tables, and benches, it allows visitors space to enjoy the tranquility of the northern Michigan forest, in the shadow of a memorial to those who give their all in service to others.

Names of firefighters who pass in the line of duty are engraved, at no cost, to the base of the statue.

Names and the departments of other former or current firefighters who have passed of other causes, may be added to the wall at a nominal cost of $100.

For information contact Cliff Messing at 989-670-3751 or delfire1953@gmail.com.

“The statue and memorial service are a way to honor firefighters in the State of Michigan, both volunteer and full time, who have given their time in this service to their

communities,” said Paul Wayco, past president of the Michigan State Firemen’s Association.

Upkeep for the site is provided by donations. For several years, SPL/ SGT Dale Hardy, State Police officer and State Fire Inspector, offered coffee and donuts at the Memorial site for a donation towards upkeep.

The red “Dale’s Coffee Shack” at the site, was donated by a family member in Dale’s honor at his passing.

To obtain information regarding Spring/Fall school, membership assistance, help with funeral arrangements for line of duty and fire service related deaths, contact MSFA at office@msfassoc.net or visit msfassoc.org. Donations for the Memorial site upkeep may be sent to Cliff Messing – 8826 E. Huron Line Road – Ruth, MI 48470.

Please note: All applications for the Firemen’s Memorial or wall need to be postmarked by Aug. 1, 2021.

C.O.O.R. Christmas

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chool was closed, Santa and Mrs. Claus had a super busy schedule.

School visits were curtailed, and many other conflicts seemed to try to derail the COOR Christmas party.

If nothing else, COVID 19 has taught us that there is no “normal!”

The Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee still wanted to be able to do something in support of those children and the school.

Jan and Emil Meissner,

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two very special “elves,” purchased and donated Santa stockings to be filled with stuffed animals, coloring books, and crayons. The COOR Christmas Committee contacted Miss Holly at COOR to brainstorm about ways to bring some Christmas cheer to the kids.

As a result of that meeting we decided to purchase items for the classrooms! That way, all students would benefit, even when school was limited to ZOOM-type calls.

Pictured (front, l-r) Sabrina Wilks, Emily Gubancsik and Melisa Akers, (back) Meranda Homan, Caitlin Moore, Tracy Hendershott, Thalma Hibbard, Ed Thoma and Donna Thoma.

Large puppets, Lego’s, outdoor toys, etc were purchased and delivered.

As we understand it, this was also a very big help to the teachers, as some funding had been cut for the 20/21 school year.

While we aren’t sure what

the 2021 event will look like, we’ve learned to be a bit more creative.

The Firemen’s Memorial Committee looks forward to Christmas 2021. Santa and Mrs. Claus are excited to see all the smiling children again as well.

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Firehouse a place to reminisce and honor our defenders

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BY MARK CONSTANCE

here do firefighters go when the fires are out? The Firehouse in St. Helen.

Since opening on Sept. 7, 2007, the bar / restaurant has been a favorite of firefighters from across the state as a place to catch up with their comrades, reminisce about past battles, and honor those who have fallen.

decorations we haven’t been able to get out because of the COVID,” JR said. “But I expect we will start bringing out some other things this summer.”

Among the dozens of items on display are helmets, jackets and shirts from fire departments across the country.

There are a pair of Co2 tanks from when the Holiday on Owner JR the Lake Lorenz and burned down, The pants were donated from his partner, a Traverse City family. They are as well as a Bob Hallauer, from a New York City firefighter melted air worked on who was working on 9-11. conditioning the theme unit from together, but when the it was Bob’s Limberlost personal in Houghton collection the Lake caught restaurant fire. was originally decorated A personal with. item from Although Bob JR’s collection passed away is from an several years oil well fire ago, his items in the Albion The bar was built by Bob anchor the area. His dad Hallauer to resemble a fire theme. was working truck. Hallenauer used his “Bob always personal collection of firefighter for the DNR on the fire wanted to do memorabilia to decorate the restaurant. when worlda fire theme,” renowned JR said. “He thought it fire control expert Red would be nice to have it Adair was called to decorated like that.” extinguish the blaze.

And the “collection is A statement about the always growing.” fire and several graphic photos are hung up in “We still have lots of stuff remembrance of the event. that was donated for

JR Lorenz is pictured with the operational fire truck on display in front of the Firehouse.

JR was also quick to point out there is a photo and a hat from his daughter, Ashley. She was stations on the USS Chafee, DDG 90 as a damage control specialist.

One of the more interesting mementos is related to 9-11.

“We have a pair of pants from a New York

firefighter who was working on 9-11,” JR said.

“He brought them to a friend of his in-Traverse City who had a child in the hospital. So, when the kid grew up the family gave them to us.

“There is a lot of stuff in here like that …

Firefighters are very proud of the things they bring in here.”

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Protect your property from fire

ost of northern Michigan can have wild fire danger year round, unless we have several inches of snow on the ground. If you own a home or cabin in northern Michigan, there are certain precautions you should take to keep your lives and property safe from wildfire. Whether a permanent, part time resident, or part time camper, it is important to assess your property or camp area.

Some important steps are as follows: STEP 1 -

Assessing your property • Do you border forested or brushy areas?

• Is there a substantial amount of tall, or leafy vegetation near your home or camp structure?

• Do tree limbs extend over your structures?

• Do you have a woodpile in close proximity to your structures?

• Are fuel tanks nearby?

• Have you used wood chips or other dried vegetation in your landscaping?

• Is there clear access to your home for firefighters?

STEP 2 -

Create a defensible space by dividing your property into three zones: • Clear debris, leaves and brush at least 30 feet out away from all structures on your property.

• Keep wood piles, storage sheds with fuel for mowers, gas powered tools, etc, 30-100 feet away, at minimum, from your main structures...home, cabin, garage.

• A good rule of thumb is to keep vegetative debris cleaned up at least 100-200 feet away if possible.

(Keep leaves raked and removed) Additional fire safe recommendations from the DNR are: • Keep campfires small and do not leave them unattended. Period!

• Be sure to always have a bucket of water/garden hose and a shovel nearby to put the fire out.

• Be certain all fires and barbeques

are completely extinguished.

Stir water into the embers, turning unburned pieces of wood/charcoal over to wet the underside. (Charcoal can stay hot for many hours, be sure to keep children away from expended coals.)

• Be courteous and obey local ordinances for burn permits, and fireworks.

• Avoid dropping sparkler wires into wooden garden mulch.

Sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Putting used sparklers and spent fireworks into a bucket of water ensures that they are completely out.

• Fireworks will easily ignite grass or wooded areas and should be used only in areas free of vegetation.

• When improperly used, fireworks that explode or fly into the air are the cause of many wildfires each year.

• Using fireworks on public property is prohibited without authorization.

MICHIGAN FIREMEN’S MEMORIAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

SIDEWALK PAVERS TO THE BIG RED BARN

Purchase a brick for $50 and create your own message, up to three lines of text with 13 spaces per line - Please PRINT your message above Name: _______________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Return this form with payment to Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee P.O. Box 672, Roscommon, MI 48653 12

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FIREMEN’S MEMORIAL COMMITTEE – Members of the 2021 Firemen’s Memorial Committee include: (front, l-r) Gerald Wall, Ed Thoma, Donna Thoma, Marilyn Ferguson, Vicke Raymond, Jennie Stead, Don Nickel and Ed Sedlacek, (back) Fred Bradley, Mike Crawford, Brian Farrington, George Ferguson, Tom Raymond, Tim Schimmel, Phil Lumsden, Robbin Meyer and Jacob Edwards. Not pictured are Dar Stead-Smith, Doug Hodges, Bruce Lorion, Jan Lorion, Calvin Witherspoon, Ruth Walczak, Mark Constance, Terry Gallagher, Shirley Reilly, Scott Smith and Mary Smith.

PLEASE FILL OUT PORTION BELOW AND SEND WITH PAYMENT TO:

M.S.F.A. Past Presidents Club c/o Golf Outing -Ashley 3736 N. Main St. Akron, MI 48701

All proceeds help us give scholarships to family members of firefighters.

The more sponsors we can get, the more scholarships we can award!

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MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: M.S.F.A. PAST PRESIDENTS

Name:______________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________________________ What would you like sign to say:__________________________________________

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FINAL BELL

James W. Stender The Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee (MFMFC) lost a vital member on Jan. 15, 2021.

James “Jim” Stender, was born Aug. 17, 1940 in Durand, Michigan.

Jim and his first wife Carol, moved to Prudenville in 1975, where they established the Autumn Valley Crematory and Vault Company.

The spring of 1980, Jim, then president of the Roscommon County Firemen’s Association, heard a statue honoring Michigan firemen was to be placed in Roscommon County. The Michigan State Firefighters Association contacted the Roscommon Firefighters Association for ideas to entertain the men and women

attending the dedication of the statue.

Jim approached the County Fire Chief’s Association for their input.

A committee of 22 firefighters, businessmen, and DNR personnel organized that first event at the DNR airport. They also organized a parade in which fire vehicles from across the state traveled from Roscommon to the Memorial site.

Jim Stender, Bruce Lorion, Larry Schmidt, and Roy Milnes organized the Jim Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Stender Festival Committee in 1982.

He served on the board of the organization until his passing.

Jim was always interested in improving fire fighting techniques/ safety, and attended and participated

in many classes, including the National Fire Training Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Jim was a longtime member of the Denton Township Fire department, where he served as lieutenant, organizing much of the training held at the Fire Training Grounds, where the festival is located.

His wife, Carol, was very active with the committee as well, where she served as treasurer until her passing in 2009. Jim later married Lynda Atwood on Oct. 2, 2010.

Jim is survived by his wife of 10 years, Lynda; Sons Russ and Rod (Misty) Stender; Two granddaughters: Ashley Stender and Rachael Stender; Two Greatgrandchildren: Callie Johnson and Landyn Slater; Brother Jerry (Marlene) Stender and several nieces and nephews.

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FINAL BELL

Gary Boushelle In life, there are some rare individuals who in their quiet way, help change the world around them and make it better. They are always there to lend a hand and/or good advice.

This organization and the community has lost one of those.

Roscommon Lions Club, member of Roscommon area Historical Society, DNR Retirees Association, and served 30 years as member of the Mid-Michigan board of directors. He was always willing to help the community in any way he could. Many of us will miss his unwavering friendship.

Born August 5, 1941 in From the beginning, Gary Detroit he first attended Boushelle was a wonderful Suomi College (now and faithful supporter of Finlandia University), later the Michigan Firemen’s attending Wayne State Memorial Festival University, where Committee. Gary he received volunteered to his degree in help MFMFC, wildlife biology. beginning He joined the with the first Department of Firemen’s Conservation Memorial (DoC) in 1965, Festival. For many Gary which was later years, he helped set Boushelle to become the up the 5K and 10K Department of Natural trail runs, and served as our Resources (DNR). He MFMFC Parade announcer. retired form the DNR in Gary helped where ever he was needed.

In addition to MFMFC, Gary was active with many organizations including Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Turkey Organization, Roscommon VFW Men’s Auxiliary, served 40 years as member of the Higgins Lake-

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1998 as the statewide Field Supervisor.

Surviving Gary are his wife of 24 years, Sharon; children, Mike (Lori) Boushelle; Gerry (Stacey) Boushelle; D’anne (Mark) Smith; Mike (Betty) Dewey; and Lisa Perez; brother William (Tonie) Boushelle; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

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Michigan State Firemen’s Association

Firefighter’s Memorial Application The name being submitted to Michigan Firefighter’s Memorial for placement to The Wall must have the following qualifications:

1) Must be deceased

2) Must have had minimum of ten years of active duty on a fire department or active on a fire department at time of death This information must be certified by the current Chief of the Fire Department or by the State Fire Marshal records.

All applications must be submitted by August 1, to ensure name will be placed on The Wall for the Fall Memorial Service.

If you are submitting more than one name, please use a separate application for each name. Please submit a brief biography.

Payment must be submitted with application: Line of Duty - NO COST Active firefighter at time of death - $100.00

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Retired firefighter at time of death - $100.00

Additional Contribution $______________

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Total Enclosed $______________

Make Checks Payable To: Michigan State Firemen’s Association C/O Cliff A. Messing - Firefighter’s Memorial 8826 E. Huron Line Road Ruth, MI 48470 989-670-3751 delfire1953@gmail.com

*** Please Type *** First________________________________ Middle Initial__________ Last______________________________________ Date of Birth_________________ Social Security No.________________________ Date of Death_______________ (If more than one fire department - list all)

Years of Service_Date Entered Fire Service______________________

Fire Department ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Line of Duty Death:

Yes

or

No

Active firefighter at time of death: Retired firefighter at time of death:

(Document of line of duty death must be sent with application)

Yes Yes

or or

No No

(Minimum 10 years of service)

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$1,000 Scholarship Program Application Criteria: • Applicant must be planning to attend or attending a school/program located in the State of Michigan.

• It is preferred but not mandatory to be considering education in the following Programs: • Fire Science/ DNR Services; Paramedic/EMS services; • Medical Education (Nursing, P.A., Physician etc.) Any Public Safety Services.

• Completed Application must be signed and dated by Applicant.

• Two Letter of recommendation Required.

• Current/most recent transcript of grades.

Deadline: March 30, 2022 Mail completed application with all required information to: MFMFC Scholarship Program

P.O. Box 672

Roscommon, MI 48653

Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee Scholarship Application Contact Information Last Name:_________________________________ First Name:_________________________ Middle Initial:______ Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________________ City:__________________________________________ State:__________________ Zip Code:____________________ Home Phone:_____________________________________Cell Phone:_______________________________________

Educational Information Name of High School:_________________________________________ Graduation Yr:____________GPA:________ Intended Program of Study:__________________________________________________________________________ Brief Statement Explaining Career Goals and/or Plan of Study (may use additional paper if needed): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs:_________________________________________________________________ Connection to Fire Department (if any) who and where:_______________________________________________ Chosen School/Program:______________________________________ Date of Entry:_________________________ I certify that all the information given on this application is correct. I understand that the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee will review my application, recommendations, and transcripts to decide on granting the scholarship.

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Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Parade Department/Community:___________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name:______________________________________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: (______)________________________________ Fax #: (______)___________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Vendors from the fairgrounds and local fire/EMS are in front pending positioning at the fairgrounds and emergency dispatch. Fill out all information as listed as it helps placement. You will be contacted with your position and directions.

ENTRY: Fire trucks, EMS equipment go to Section 1

All other entries go to Section 2

Section 1: Truck 1:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Year Type

Pumper

GPM Tanker

Length

Truck 2:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Year Type

Pumper

GPM Tanker

Length

Truck 3:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Year Type

Pumper

GPM Tanker

Length

Section 2: Describe entry if necessary, include business card helpful

ENTRY: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Complete and return registration form to 1 week prior to event: Fax: 989-275-9252 Mail: Sue Jock, 11218 Steckert Bridge Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 Scan E-mail to: sue.jock@gmail.com Parade registration is across from Court House from 6:30-10:30 day of the parade Parade line up ONLY IF REGISTERED is along M-76 from TCF Bank Email questions to Sue Jock at sue.jock@gmail.com 22

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Protecting firefighters from PFAS Poisons that harm people and pets should be banned

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ichigan has a long history with flame retardants.

In 1973, cattle across the state were accidentally contaminated with a fire retardant called Polybrominated biphenyl, or PBB, when workers at a factory that manufactured the product mistakenly placed bags of the highly toxic chemical in a shipment of livestock nutritional supplements.

The flame-retardant chemical was mixed with cattle feed and distributed to farmers across the state. Tens of thousands of cattle and poultry got sick and were exterminated and buried. The chemical plant that produced the contaminant closed in 1978, and the site was placed on the federal Superfund list five years later because of contamination in the Pine River, which abuts the property, and in groundwater. Cleanup was still ongoing as of a couple years ago.

While the PBB chemical flame retardants of the 1970’s was found to make cattle and poultry sick, other toxic flame retardants were manufactured and sold to protect people, including firefighters, from being burned if materials caught fire.

As a result, cancer is the number one killer of America’s firefighters.

In 2010, a NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)

studies about 30,000 firefighters from across the country. The results showed that firefighters have higher rates of the digestive, oral, respiratory, and urinary systems cancers than the general U.S. population, including being twice as likely to develop testicular or prostate cancer, as well as nonHodgkin Lymphoma. Among female firefighters, the rate of breast cancer is six times the national average.

“Firefighters are some of the best advocates for policy change regarding these products. It is time to ban the use of toxic chemicals to create consumer goods and to ban the use of toxic chemicals to extinguish fires caused by the burning of these consumer goods”

The adverse health effects are now known to include cancer, neurodevelopmental and reproductive toxicity. Studies show these chemicals build up in human bodies over time and do not break down even after being diluted and spread out in nature.

So what is being done? In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued guidance

to manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to protect the health of consumers, especially children, from exposure to organohalogen flame retardant chemicals found in infant or toddler products, upholstered furniture, mattresses and mattress pads, and plastic casings of electronics.

In 2018, the US Congress passed a bipartisan bill in 2018 called the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act creating a national registry for firefighters diagnosed with cancer.

An organization called Safer States saferstates.org reports that there are 44 new policies in 14 states and more in the works across the country as people take action to protect themselves, their children, firefighters and even their pets from being exposed to these chemicals.

Firefighters should be able to focus on saving lives without fear of illness and cancer caused from their work.

It’s not too much to ask.

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Come get the world’s BEST CHICKEN DINNER! The Higgins Lake-Roscommon Lions Club is one again grilling their world-famous chicken dinners at the 42nd Annual Firemen’s Memorial Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. till the last bird is cooked.

Dinners will include BBQ chicken, grilled corn on the

cob, and potato salad with dinner rolls and butter.

The Lions will also be moving back to their traditional space at the main gate, to the right of the flower bed, in front of the “Big Red Barn.”

We hope to see you there!

FIRE PREVENTION

Attention Gold Badge collectors

2021 will be another great year for all collectors of Firemen’s Memorial badges!

What is a Gold Badge? A Gold Badge is a special badge we issue each year. These badges are printed in gold and are auctioned off to the highest bidder. They are the first ten badges printed (110) plus one for the year of the festival (2021).

Each badge comes with an Official Badge Certificate to certify the buyer’s name, number of the badge won, date badge was purchased, and the date and year of that annual festival. The auction will take place at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18 inside the Big Red Barn.

Add to your collection or purchase a badge in honor of a fallen firefighter. Certificates will have the name of the purchaser or honoree, so it can be placed on an honor wall, or near the patch collections in your fire station.

Norm Yoder has again offered to be our auctioneer.

Monies raised from the Gold Badge Auction helps support the festival. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Fire prevention & awareness ACROSS

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5 Change or test the batteries in this regularly (2 words)

1 Arthur Sincennes Fire Hall is in this part of La Peche

6 Keep these out of reach of children

2 Fire Station William (Bill) Gonzalez (District 2) location

7 Keep the pathway through these clear in case of fire

3 Fire Hall no 3 was built in 2006 and serves this Chelsea area (2 words)

9 ____, drop and roll 10 Type of fire that you DON’T throw water on 11 This type of pumper truck is used at all our stations and is named after the small Ontarian town it was made in 12 What’s left over after a fire 13 This type of plan is practiced at schools in case of fire 19 Yaro, Dougal and Pierre are just three of these pros in our area (2 words) 20 If your home is filled with smoke, do this to get to an exit 22 This compact warmth providers are guilty of starting many fires (2 words) 25 Fire needs this to ‘breathe’ 26 These provide water to firefighters in urban areas, we don’t have many in the Outaouais (2 words) 27 Old saying: “Where there is _____, there is fire.”

Source: https://crosswordhobbyist.com

28 This colour of flashing light has been in use since 2016 for emergency responders

4 This local fire department has been around for 62 years and is currently recruiting new firefighters 8 You can throw some of this powder on a grease fire to put it out (2 words) 14 A build up of this in your chimney can be a fire hazard 15 Water is pumped through this to help extinguish a fire 16 Road where Chelsea’s main Fire Hall is located (3 words, French) 17 The most common colour of firetrucks 18 This goes across the top of some fire trucks – used for reaching high areas 21 Fire Station Arthur Saint-Louis (District 3) location (3 words, French) 23 The Low Fire Department is on this road 24 The municipalities determine how many of this you need if you want to be a firefighter 27 If you hear this, it means an emergency vehicle is close by

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FIRE PREVENTION SOLUTION

Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival 2021

Department Name_____________________________________________________________ Players 1.______________________________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________________________

MFMFC

Water Ball Competition SATURDAY, SEPT. 18, 2021 MAIL TO:

MFMFC Water ball Competition P.O. Box 672 Roscommon, MI 48653 26

3.______________________________________________________________________________ 4.______________________________________________________________________________ Address that you would like information and pictures sent to: ATT:___________________________________________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________________________________________________ State:__________________________________ Zip:____________________________ Phone #: (______) ______________________________ Contact Name:_____________________________________________ Contact Ph. #: (______) _________________________

Trophies plus Cash Prizes for Team!

1st prize: $300 2nd prize: $200 3rd prize: $100

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Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival

“Bright Light” Show-Down REGISTRATION FORM

Friday, Sept. 17

Line-up 6:30 p.m.

Judging begins 7:30 p.m.

Owner’s Name:_________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________ City: ��������������������������������������������������� State:________________________ Zip:_____________________ Email: �������������������������������������������������� Dept. Name: ������������������������������������������� Dept. Email: ��������������������������������������������

VEHICLE REGISTRATION Year:___________ Make:_________________________________ Car:_____ RV/Pickup:_____ Other:_____ Commercial:_____ (Check one)

BRIGHT LIGHT COMPETITION RULES Registration at the Command Post Vehicle must be registered before line-up begins at 6:30 p.m.

Contestant cannot have any affiliation with any company that sells emergency lights.

Lights must be fused properly.

Wiring must be neat and properly placed as to not create a hazard.

Driver MUST remain in vehicle or it will be disqualified.

Driver MUST comply with judge’s request to open area for visual judging.

A total of the judges scores will determine the winner.

In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by audience response.

Registration mail be mailed to:

MFMFC Bright Light Show-Down P.O. Box 672, Roscommon, MI 48653

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Fallen 9-11 firefighters to be honored as part of ceremony “Dedicated to the members of that unselfish fraternity of men and women who hold devotion to duty above personal risk, unceasingly (finding) better ways of protecting the lives, homes and property of their fellow citizens from the ravages of fire and other disasters.”

The 2021 Firemen’s Memorial ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Sept.

18 and is scheduled to feature speakers Ed Sedlacek, president of the Roscommon Firemen’s Memorial Festival, and State of Michigan Fire Marshal Kevin Sellmyer.

Cliff Messing of the

memorial said the fallen firefighters from 9-11 will be honored at the event, and the names of fallen Michigan firefighters on the wall will be read out loud as well.

Upkeep for the memorial site, which is undergoing several improvements, is provided by donations.

For many years, SGT Dale Hardy of the Michigan State Police offered coffee and donuts for a donation towards upkeep. The red “Dale’s Coffee Shack” at the site, was donated by a family member in Dale’s honor at his passing. Coffee will be available around 7 a.m.

Firemen’s Prayer

When I am called to duty, whenever flames may rage, give me the strength to save some life.

Whatever be its age, help me to embrace a little child before it is too late, or some older person from the horrors of that fate.

Enable me to be alert to

hear the weakest shout and quickly and efficiently put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and put in my best to guard my neighbor and protect his property.

And if according to your will I have to lose my life, please watch over my children and my wife.

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OFFICERS - The people who pull together the Firemen’s Memorial Festival include a wide array of volunteers, but every group needs committed and professional leadership. Pictured are 2021 President Ed Sedlacek and Vice-President Fred Bradley.

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Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival 2021

MFMFC Search and Rescue Challenge SATURDAY, SEPT. 18, 2021 • Noon til Finish

Cash Prizes plus Plaques and Bragging Rights

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM • 2-PERSON TEAM

1st prize: $300 • 2nd prize: $200 3rd prize: $100

Department Name:________________________________________________________________ Department Address:_____________________________________________________________ County:___________________________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________________ State:___________________________ Zip:__________________________ Phone #: (______) _________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________________________ Searcher #1:______________________________________________________________________ Signature_________________________________________________________________________ Searcher #2_______________________________________________________________________ Signature_________________________________________________________________________ Department Chief_________________________________________________________________ Safety Person_____________________________________________________________________

Firehouse Rules

• _Teams will be able to put their gear on only after the first horn blows starting the event.

• _Two members of the team will enter the Smokehouse.

• _The entry team member will stay on hands and knees while performing their search.

• _Contact with each other is by dragging a charged hose line together.

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All competing teams are requested to be on the Training Grounds at least one (1) hour before the competition starts. Check-in takes place near the training tower.

Each team member is required to sign this registration form. This form is also a release of all and any liability due to accidents that cause any injury. The Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Committee, Inc. will not be held liable for any such accidents.

All competing teams will meet ½ hour before competition starts at the Training Tower for questions. Limited availability due to time.

Teams can bring this form with them and turn into the “Command Post” on Friday or send the pre-registration form to:

MFMFC Smoke House Challenge P.O. Box 672 Roscommon, MI 48653

alarm sounds, the team may leave the nozzle at that location and follow the hose back to entry point.

• There will be no throwing of objects inside the Smokehouse for obvious safety reasons.

• _At this point the team member will switch so the backup team member so they can enter the smokehouse.

The team will continue to search until the next Victim is found and recovered or time has elapsed and horn sounds (15 Minutes total time limit).

• If a team member runs out of air while in the Smokehouse, he or she will be considered a fatality and the team will be disqualified. (Watch your Air!)

• Flashlights may not be used during the exercise.

• Axes, pike poles, or other extra tools will not be used because of the space limitations of the Smokehouse and for safety reasons.

• Remember this event is for fun.

Good Sportsmanship is a must! Any team cheating or violating safety rules will be disqualified.

• Any time recorded by time-keeper and decision made by the Staff are FINAL! • Have Fun and be Safe!

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