Clinton Fire Protection District Newsletter- June 2025

Summer is here!

School’s out, the days are longer, and families across our community are soaking up the sunshine and making memories. As everyone gets into the summer spirit, the CFPD remains hard at work behind the scenes, continually striving to provide the highest level of service and care.

This month was packed with valuable training that ensures our team is always ready when you need us most. From sharpening medical skills to enhancing rescue techniques, we’re committed to being prepared for any emergency that comes our way.

Spaghetti Dinner

Earlier this month, on June 7th, Sirens & Irons hosted their annual Spaghetti Dinner at our fire station. The free spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and ice cream were fantastic, and we were thrilled to welcome so many of you to enjoy a meal with us.

This year, we also offered a carry-out option for those always on the move, which was a big hit. We’d like to thank everyone who came out and generously donated. Your donations will help purchase equipment for the fire department that otherwise couldn’t fit into the budget.

We at CFPD and Sirens & Irons sincerely appreciate your support and contributions to our mission of providing top-tier service to the community.

What we’ve been up to:

EMS Training — Stroke & Advanced Airways

Our crews took an in-depth look at strokes, learning to identify the signs and symptoms quickly so we can deliver prompt, life-saving care. We reviewed the differences between ischemic strokes, caused by a blockage, and hemorrhagic strokes, caused by bleeding in the brain, and practiced scenarios to help us recognize and manage each type in the field.

We also focused on advanced airway management, practicing with the IGEL, CombiTube, and Endotracheal (ET) Tube. These devices are essential tools that allow us to secure a patient’s airway in critical situations, ensuring oxygen keeps flowing when it matters most.

Search Tactics & Methods

The months of June and July are dedicated to the bread and butter of the fire service: search and fire suppression. In June, our crews zeroed in on oriented search techniques inside typical residential buildings.

Lt. Jordan Gustafson and FF/EMT Zach DuCharme led these trainings, covering the fundamentals — the whys, the why nots, and some valuable tricks they’ve picked up over the years. The primary goal is to search quickly and effectively while maintaining orientation to ourselves, our partners, and the building.

As DuCharme emphasized, the basics are our playbook, but a firefighter’s ability to think critically is just as important to get the job done safely, quickly, and efficiently.

Furthering Our Training Standards

Also this month, CFPD worked to clarify and standardize how our members are trained and certified as suppression qualified. Like any skill, the abilities firefighters rely on are perishable and must be refreshed often. This renewed focus helps ensure we continue delivering the high level of service our community deserves.

Thank you for your continued support.
From enjoying a meal together at the station to knowing we’re always ready to respond, we’re proud to serve you. Have a safe and wonderful summer!