Clinton Fire Protection District Newsletter- October 2025

Welcome to fall! It’s getting colder out there, and here at CFPD we’re keeping things moving. Some of you might be heading into a treestand, others might be scrambling to put together last-minute Halloween costumes, but we aim to provide frighteningly good service for our communities.

Carrot Spill

Earlier this month, CFPD was called out to Clinton Corners Road for a spill. Not an oil spill, gasoline spill, or anhydrous leak. No… this was worse. Carrot byproduct. A semi-truck spilled carrot byproduct across the roadway. As you can see in the photo, it didn’t just spill in one spot. It coated the width of the road for quite a distance. FF/PM Eik Olsen stated that it was “not fun.”, a man of many words. Olsen may be taking a break from carrots for a while, and honestly, we can’t blame him.

Update on the Captain and Lieutenant Process

As we reach the end of October, our Captain/Lieutenant promotional process is concluding. The candidates have completed interviews as well as a tabletop evaluation. We will provide more information as the process moves toward its conclusion.

October Trainings: Coordinated Fire Attack & Skill Checkoffs

Coordinated Fire Attack

Another successful round of coordinated fire attack training. One group conducted primary search while another advanced the hoseline. We have now entered the “run” phase of our training cycle. We began in the “crawl” phase, focusing on foundational skills. Then we progressed to the “walk” phase, adding more realistic conditions and complexity. Finally, we combined all components in our full-speed “run” scenarios. We are improving significantly in this discipline, and the consistent practice is clearly paying off.

Skill Checkoffs
This month our EMS providers completed their yearly skill checkoffs. It’s important to ensure we are up to date on our skills and familiar with new methods. Both fire and EMS skills are perishable, so continued training is essential. Our goal is not only to prevent skill decay, but to improve our proficiency.

Fire Safety Month

October is National Fire Safety Month, and CFPD is continuing to educate our community about the importance of fire safety and EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home). CFPD once again invited classes from Clinton High School to come down, practice using fire extinguishers, and learn some helpful safety tips. We always appreciate opportunities to interact with members of our community. Remember, October may be Fire Safety Month, but EDITH and fire safety should be practiced 365 days a year.

Happy Halloween! Stay safe out there in your kids' quest for candy that they probably don't need. However, as a former child myself and still an avid candy connoisseur, that is far from the truth. As we get closer to the holiday season, take care of yourselves.  Call a friend you haven’t talked to in a while. Visit your mom (or at least try not to groan when she calls—small victories). Have a conversation with a stranger; you might learn something new. The holidays are right around the corner, but why wait to spread some good vibes? But, please, please no more carrot juice.  

Until next time, stay classy out there.