Wednesday Morning Update

11/25/09 a.m. — Nothing to report from last night or this morning.

Drought Index 634

(posted 7:40 a.m.)

Below is a news release issued yesterday afternoon.   Thanksgiving Day preparations continue all day today. 

Hurricane Thanksgiving Hits St. Lucie County Fire District

 Firefighters begin preparing meals to feed families in St. Lucie County

 St. Lucie County, FL – Today a small hurricane hit the St. Lucie County Fire District as firefighters began preparation for the annual Big Heart Brigade Thanksgiving meal.  Frozen turkeys were flying, as they were laid out to be unpacked and thaw.  A 12-foot smoker was called into service and can cook 50 turkeys at a time in 4 hours.     

 The St. Lucie County Fire District will again feed families on Thanksgiving Day.  As part of the Treasure Coast Big Heart Brigade, the Fire District prepares meals for families in need.  Last year they prepared 800 meals for families and individuals identified by local churches.  This year they expect to prepare close to 1800 meals.

 The firefighters and their families will begin delivering meals to the families on Thanksgiving morning, with all the meals safely in homes by noon.

Tuesday Morning Update

11/23/09 at 6 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a car vs moped at Oleander Blvd. and Gatewood Ave., Ft. Pierce.  A woman, in her early 30s, was ground transported to a local provisional trauma center with non-life threatening injuries.  She reported that a car in front of her had stopped abruptly and that she lost control of her scooter. 

Drougt index 632

(posted 8:50 a.m.)

Big Heart Brigade Cooking Starts Tuesday

SLCFD will start cooking turkeys on Tuesday morning for the annual Big Heart Brigade Thanksgiving Dinner.  The Fire District will be delivering close to 1700 meals this year. 

 

Monday Morning Update

11/23/09 a.m. — Nothing to report from last night or this morning.
KBDI is 629

(posted 7:30 a.m.)

Sunday Morning Update

11/21/09 at 1 p.m. — A male in his 80s came into SLCFD Station #10 with burns on his hands.  The man was flown to a burn center.  He reportedly had been pouring gasoline into a carburetor when it ignited. 

11/21/09 at 6:38 p.m. – SLCFD responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian on the 2300 block of SE Mariposa Ave., PSL.  A female, in her 60s, was ground transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.   PSLPD was on scene.   

11/22/09 at 1:29 a.m. — SLCFD responded to a motorcycle vs. pole at SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. and SW Greco Lane.  The motorcyclist died at the scene.  PSLPD was on scene.

Friday Morning Update

11/19/09 at 5:21 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a fall on the 700 block of NW Cardinal Drive, PSL. A boy, 9-10 years old, had fallen from a tree. The boy was flown to an area trauma center in stable condition. His injuries were considered serious, but not life-threatening.
KBDI is 622
(posted 7:20 a.m.)

Thursday Morning Update

11/18/09 at 10 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a gun shot wound on the 100 block of Maple Ave., Ft. Pierce.  PD was already on the scene.  A male, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Note — SLCFD responded to the incident on Fort Walton Ave. last night.  SLCSO has already issued a press release on the incident. 

KBDI is 619

(posted 7:30 a.m.)

Wednesday Morning Update

11/17/09 at 7:30 p.m. — SLCFD responded to a stabbing on the 400 block of North 9th Street, Ft. Pierce.  Ground transported a male, in his late 40s, to a local provisional trauma center.  FPPD was also on the scene. 

11/17/09 at 10 p.m. — SLCFD responde to a truck vs motorcycle at Avenue D and North 25th Street, Ft. Pierce.  Ground transported a male, in his late 40s, to a local provisional trauma center.  FPPD was also on the scene. 

KBDI is 617

(posted 7:35 a.m.)

Tuesday Morning Update

11/17/09 at 6:13 a.m. — SLCFD responded to a stabbing at Parkland Court and Avenue O, Ft. Pierce.  Crews transported a male, in his late teens, to a local provisional trauma center with a stab wound in his back.  Law enforcement was on the scene when crews arrived.  (The injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.) 

(posted 7:25 a.m.)

Friday Morning Update

11/13/09 a.m. — Nothing to report from last night or this morning. 

With the colder weather, a reminder of space heater safety is a timely news piece.  Below is some information: 

Safety Tips

Keep all heating units at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.  Remember to maintain the 3-feet rule all the way around any space heater (both sides and the rear).  Fueled heaters must be vented to prevent carbon monoxide from building up in your home. 
Install and maintain smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers.  Create a home escape plan and practice it often.  This may save your life.

Never use charcoal grills, camping lanterns, or generators to warm a home.  They emit carbon monoxide.

Portable Heaters

• Never touch a heater while in use or leave one unattended especially near children and pets.
• Keep heaters away from curtains, pillows, blankets, throws and high traffic areas.
• Turn off or unplug heaters when you leave the room, go to sleep, or when not in use.
• Never use a heater to heat food, dry clothing, or for outdoor use.
• Never place your heater on a rug.
• Let your heater cool for at least 5 minutes before moving it.
• Leave repairs to professionals.

Electric Space Heaters

• Look for safety devices including an alarm, tip-over switch, and an overheating cut-off device.  Watch for overheating.
• Keep heaters away from water.   Never touch one when you are wet.
• Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet.
• Keep the heater off its cord.
• Pull the plug, not the cord to unplug.

Kerosene Heaters

• Use with proper ventilation.  Never use near flammable liquids, aerosols, or oils.
• Check the wick twice a month for cleaning.
• Refuel cooled heaters outdoors, using approved kerosene (not the scented oils).