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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Department Thank you rresented To all Westlake Fire Department Full Time & Part Time Firefighters/EMT-Paramedies In Recognition and pr cation for Tireless and Dedicated Service Devotion to uty and Service to e Public THANK YOU Westlake Historical Preservation Society OCTOBER 22, 2009 Page I of 2 Sharon Sanden From: Sharon Sanden [ssandenairmail.net] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2049 11:45 AM To: 'Sharon Sanden' Subject: FW: Paul Wright with two 1-leros From: LauraWheat [mailto:laurawheat @mac.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:39 PM To: Brymer Tom Cc: Sanden Sharon Subject: Fwd: Paul Wright with two Neros 2006 Navasota Cove Westlake,Texas 76262 214/552-0552 cell 817/380-1515 home `tea;-� tho enviromment,beet,re pinlina, s „a,t. Iii, there- I didn't see that either of you were copied on this, but thought you both might find it to be of interest. L. Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: lwheat westlake-tx.org From: Paul Wright <wrightcustomhomesCa)yahoo.com> Date: October 23, 2009 :32:29 AM CDT To: "ij s tarns @ estlake-t .car " <jstarn estlake-t .orp Cc: '°Iwheat _westlake-t .org" <lwheat cwestlake-t"> Subject: Paul Wright with two Heros What a pleasant surprise it was to see the two of you at the party last night. I'm glad that Annie and I had the opportunity to finally say thank you in person. Your quick quick response and professionalism that fateful morning back in July 2004 were key to my still being alive today. ,Gratefully, Paul Wright 817-891-3360 11/9/2009 Page 2 of 2 him x � x lilt Z F 1 t Sent from my iPhone 111/9/2009 Sharon Sanden From: Sharon Sanden [ Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:00 AM To: 'Sharon Sanden' Subject: FW: Rescue story RE.- Work List in 2_1004, a new Westlake family was spared tragedy by the nearly immediate response of the Westlake rescue ream. While the family was moving in, the youngest child., a Few days older than three, stumbled into the swimming pool. The parents immed-ately missed the baby and the father dove in and brought him up from the bottom of the pool. At nearly the same moment, the mother phoned 911-1 and the Westlake fire and rescue professionals were on the scene. They checked the young child and made a quick decision to engage Care [,'light. While we will never know what might have happened without their expert care & professional decision-making, we do know that their proximity 7,,Tas crucial, as they were able to take control, administer oxygen, and manage distraugh'L parents in the midst of a crisis , in a recent survey, Westlake residents ranked safety at the top of their civic priorities. As citizens, we have come to take our safety for granted due to the subconscious knowledge of the constant vigil of our Westlake Fire and Rescue team. They are always visible and nearby and we feel safe and comfortable in their shadow. Before we make an irreversible change in our safety and response- time, we should be certain that citizens are deliberately and ostensibly informed. Given a choice between safety in our literal backyard or safety a few more minutes down the road, our citizenship might choose to fund the fire department with a few dollars on their water bill or to sacrifice some other less critical service or benefit-. As safety was Number One, let's outsource something other than our top priority. Anonvinous Citizen ' As Westlake employees,xve recognize the need to wear multiple hats. Helping other Departments within the Town has become everyday business to us here at the Fire Station. We have worked hard to erase the divisions within the staff organizational structure.Silos are being torn down and the firemen have worked hard to indoctrinate a sense of direction to help meet the Town's vision and goals. Listed here are extra duties performed by the Westlake Firemen, Without these duties performed,vxe are only like any other Fire Department. With them we feel as if we are a part of a team;a team that can include all divisions, departments, boards and councils within the Town. • Hang Christmas lights a1 the Academy every year. (Fad|it|es, Parks) • Direct traffic for the new parents and students at the Academy every year. (Keller Police) • Provide fire prevention classes for the primary students at the Academy every year. • Offer a type of mentorship between the Fire Men and students at the school by eating lunch with them ona regular basis and attending school functions. • Move furniture for the teachers and administrators at the Academy.(Facilities, Parks) • Water the grass and trees at the Academy when needed. (Public Works, Facilities, Parks) • Water trees at the cemetery when needed. (Public Works, Facilities, Parks) • Help set up/tear down and pick up trash at Bandana Bonanza every year. (Public Works, Facilities, Parks) • Help set up/tear down, pick up trash, deliver trees and cook at Arbor days every year. (Public Works, Facilities, Parks) • Help set up/tear down, pick up trash, direct parking and cook at Decoration Day every year. (Public Works, Facilities, Parks) • Deliver agenda packets to the Town Counsel and P/Z Board members.(US Postal Service) • Work as warrant officers for several years helping the Town collect unpaid citations while on duty asa Fireman. (CourLs) • Work as Bailiffs every court date at the Town Court to provide added security. (Courts) • Move bullet-proof glass for courts to prepare for installation. (Public Works, Facilities,) • Test and maintain fire hydrants. (Public Works, Street,Water Dept.) • Perform inspections to businesses and homes(Fire Marshall's Dept.) • Teach CPR and Safety Awareness classes to the Academy staff and local business. • Stage as standby at Vaquero every year for the Fourth of July fireworks display • Stage as EMS standby for Circle TRanch • Oversee fire drills at surrounding businesses every quarter. • Help with moving items for the Historicai Society while on duty and while off duty on personal time using personal vehicles. • Use personal money and tools to work on equipment when the budget would not allow purchasing.