10-09-08 Multi Agency GFD, RFD, and Colby's FD Live Fire Training 08-19-08
The GFD has been busy they past few months and getting some good training. The following information comes from GFD Chief Brian James.

August 5th Live Fire Training at 317 E. 10th St. Goodland Kansas A resident of Goodland was tearing down this home so, he let the City of Goodland Fire Department do some live fire training inside. We used wooden pallets and some bed mattresses and just a little bit of gas and we lit the fire in the corners of the rooms. We did about four fires in the house we did not burn the house down. We would let the fire grow and watch how the fire works, and then we would knock the fire down and watch it again, and then we would put it out. We also trained with the thermal imager and found that the ceiling was about 1000 degrees and the floor got to about 500 degrees. This was fun training and very educational for my firefighters. The homeowner is going to let us go back in the house and do some more training next month since, the house won't be torn down until October. We are probably going to cut some holes in the roof and do some training on how to make windows bigger by using a chain saw to make an emergency opening next time we are in the house; this should be good training. I am very greatful for this individual for letting us use his house for this vital training that my men need. I hope we can use more homes in Goodland that need torn down to do the same types of training.

On the 6th of September around 4:30 pm I heard a Schnook helicopter from my house. I drove down to the airport where it had landed and started to take pictures. I talked with a Lieutenant and a Staff Sergeant and asked them if it would be alright to take pictures of the helicopter with the ARFF truck and they said sure! They were very nice and they told me that if I wanted to crawl around on the helicopter that I could. They said that they were coming from Texas and that they were stopping for the night then go to Eagle Colorado to do some training the next day. The helicopter brought a crowd and by the time I left there had to be about 5 or 6 civilians going through the helicopter.

The GFD and the Ladies Auxilary did a Water Wars for the kids on Flatlanders. The idea came from my Assistant Chief Justin Stasser, that is what he would do with his old fire department in Nebraska. What we did was we built two polls on semi tires with a cable going across. We would then have an empty keg with a pully on top in the middle of the polls. We would then have the kids wear a bunker coat and helmet and two of the firefighters would help the kids and they would shoot water at the keg trying to make it to the other teams poll. It is kind of like tug of war but with water and a keg. The Ladies Auxilary would charge $2 per kid and that money goes to families in Sherman County who have been hit by a home structure fire. The money will help those families get back on their feet by buying clothes or food. The Ladies made about $150 to $170 for the water fight and about $12 just in donations. Every little bit helps and the GFD and Ladies Auxilary are very greatful.

Thanks Brian for your input to this page.

There are new slideshows added to the 2008 GFD Slideshow for the above 3 events plus 3 others. One showing a multi agency fire training with GFD, RFD, and Colby's FD. One School Safety Class with the RFD. Plus one accident where the GFD had to stand by due to pole damage. All previous pictures can still be viewed by clicking on the Pre 2008 GFD Slideshow

• #401..Fire Chief_______________________Brian James
• #402..Asst. Chief______________________Justin Stasser
• #403..Captain_________________________Jeff Dinkel
• #404..Captain_________________________Bob Juleson
• #405..Lieutenant_______________________Neal Thornburg
• #406..Lieutenant_______________________Tim Dinkel
• #407..Engineer________________________Rich Simon
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Dale Davis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Brandon Van Vleet
• #410..Firefighter_______________________Kyle Schulte
• #411..Firefighter/EMT-B_________________Oura Garrett
• #412..Firefighter_______________________Blake Helderman
• #413..Firefighter_______________________Open
• #414..Firefighter_______________________Dennis McIntyre
• #415..Firefighter_______________________Matthew Breininger
• #416..Firefighter_______________________Andrew Kear

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05-30-08 Jaws of Life Training 04-01-08
There are 4 new slideshows added to the 2008 GFD Slideshow One shows an Accident Extradition at the 24/27 Jct. Two different Training sessions one covering the Jaws of Life the other at a Grain Elevator. Plus one showing the new Fire Command Unit. All previous pictures can still be viewed by clicking on the Original GFD Slideshow.

The following I pulled from the CAD showing the calls and events the GFD was involved with since the last update.

Stand By/Citizen Assist/Other05-01-08...110 E 13th, GPD needed ladder for roof burglary investigation. 05-23-08...Weather Watches 03-14-08...1209 Clark, Gas Odor 04-03-08...106 E 11th, C.O. Investigation 04-13-08...1003 Cherry, Gas Odor Burn Permits/Fire Inspections03-19-08...915 College, Burn Permit Issued 03-26-08...1205 Cattletrail, Burn Permit Issued 03-28-08...702 Cherry, Burn Permit Issued 03-28-08...806 Washington, Inspection 04-24-08...1516 Center, Burn Permit Issued 04-24-08...1015 W 15th, Inspection 04-28-08...1514 Caldwell, Burn Permit Issued 05-04-08...1502 Texas, Burn Permit Issued 05-12-08...1113 Cherry, Burn Permit Issued 05-16-08...323 W 5th, Burn Permit Issued 05-20-08...307 N Main, Burn Permit Issued 05-20-08...1200 Main, Inspection

Jaws of Life 03-04-08...24/27 Jct, Accident 04-04-08...1200 Wyoming, Accident 04-16-08...13/Cherry, Accident Training03-18-08...1099 W 17, ADM Grain Elevator Training 04-01-08...City Shop, Jaws Training 04-29-08...323 W 3rd, Search-Rescue with Smoke Machine 05-20-08...1700 Main, Type not listed in CAD Misc.03-16-08...Holiday Inn, False Alarm 03-20-08...707 Wheatridge, False Alarm 03-24-08...700 W 12th, Smoke reported--was a lawnmower 05-05-08...Good Sam, Oven Fire did not need GFD 05-08-08...Fairgrounds, Pump Test 05-16-08...VoTech, Fire Demo Structure Fire Calls03-13-08...324 W 12th, Porch Fire

• #401..Fire Chief_______________________Brian James
• #402..Asst. Chief______________________Justin Stasser
• #403..Captain_________________________Jeff Dinkel
• #404..Captain_________________________Bob Juleson
• #405..Lieutenant_______________________Neal Thornburg
• #406..Lieutenant_______________________Tim Dinkel
• #407..Engineer________________________Rich Simon
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Dale Davis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Brandon Van Vleet
• #410..Firefighter_______________________Kyle Schulte
• #411..Firefighter/EMT-B_________________Oura Garrett
• #412..Firefighter_______________________Blake Helderman
• #413..Firefighter_______________________Open
• #414..Firefighter_______________________Dennis McIntyre
• #415..Firefighter_______________________Matthew Breininger
• #416..Firefighter_______________________Andrew Kear

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03-07-08 Putting on Equipment Needed for Search n Rescue Training on 02-12-08
There are 2 new slideshows added to the 2008 GFD Slideshow One shows 2 different Helicopters at the Hospital for a double Flight for Life Stand By on 02-06-08. The other from a Search and Rescue Training session the night of 02-12-08. All previous pictures can still be viewed by clicking on the Original GFD Slideshow.

The following I pulled from the CAD showing the calls and events the GFD was involved with since the last update.

Stand By02-06-08..Hospital, 2 Helicopter Flight for Life 02-06-08..Gas Odor, 800 Eastridge 02-21-08..Gas Odor, 1500 Sherman Citizen Assist/Other02-22-08..Burn Permit Issued, National Guard Armory 02-25-08..Burn Permit Issued, 1203 Broadway Fire Inspections02-26-08..Fire Inspection, 808 Main Training02-12-08..Search n Rescue, 1017 Center 02-16-08..Renner Field Training 02-19-08..Training at 1100 Cattletrail

Jaws of Life02-19-08..Accident, 24/27 jct 03-04-08..Accident, 24/27 jctGrass/Dumpster Fire01-18-08..Dumpster Fire, 700 Sherman 02-26-08..Grass, National Guard Armory 02-27-08..Grass, 1200 W Hwy 24 02-29-08..Grass, 500 Grand Vehicle Fire02-02-08..2325 Enterprise, Blown Engine: No Fire Structure Fire CallsNone this Update

• #401..Fire Chief_______________________Brian James
• #402..Asst. Chief______________________Justin Stasser
• #403..Captain_________________________Jeff Dinkel
• #404..Captain_________________________Bob Juleson
• #405..Lieutenant_______________________Neal Thornburg
• #406..Lieutenant_______________________Tim Dinkel
• #407..Engineer________________________Rich Simon
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Dale Davis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Brandon Van Vleet
• #410..Firefighter_______________________Kyle Schulte
• #411..Firefighter/EMT-B_________________Oura Garrett
• #412..Firefighter_______________________Blake Helderman
• #413..Firefighter_______________________Open
• #414..Firefighter_______________________Dennis McIntyre
• #415..Firefighter_______________________Matthew Breininger
• #416..Firefighter_______________________Andrew Kear

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01-18-08 **** These 3 Pictures show some of the Firehose Testing the GFD did on 12-30-07

If I was one of the firefighters I'd be asking why these tests couldn't be done in July or August! In other words this looks like a very cold day for doing these tests. Brrrrrrrr

There is one New 2008 GFD Slideshow of the Car Fire Training taken 12-04-07. I have started a new page for posting 2008 slideshows. All previous pictures can still be viewed by clicking on the Original GFD Slideshow. Thanks to Chief James for keeping me informed and sending pictures to post for this page.

The following I pulled from the CAD showing other calls and events the GFD was involved with since the last update.

Stand By10-12-07..24 Hwy/Caldwell, Powerline down 10-17-07..Renner Field, Unknown 11-29-07..600 blk Cherry, Gas Odor 11-30-07..1624 Colorado, Gas Meter Hit 12-02-07..320 w 11th, Gas Meter Hit 12-06-07..1500 blk Texas, Unk Line down 12-06-07..Hospital, Flight for Life 12-09-07..1500 blk Colorado, Possible Gas leak 12-10-07..13/Eustis, Powerline down Citizen Assist/Other10-19-07..725 w 9th, Cat in Tree 11-17-07..Main St, Parade 11-22-07..801 Arcade, Stove oven burned up 11-30-07..317 Broadway, Carry man into his home Fire Inspections10-24-07..B&B, 1st Christian Church, Head Start 10-29-07..352 Office, High School, North School 10-30-07..VoTech 01-14-08..2103 Enterprise Rd

Training10-13-07..720 East Armory Road 10-14-07..Fairgrounds 11-06-07..323 Grand 12-04-07..421 e 17th 12-30-07..1300 Eustis Jaws of Life11-10-07..1100 Kansas 11-23-07..I-70 mm 20 (disreguarded) Grass Fire12-05-07..1000 blk Cherry (false) Vehicle Fire10-16-07..Sinclair Exit 19, Radiator steam not fire 11-11-07..1010 WalnutStructure Fire Calls11-20-07..Court House, Fire Alarm (false) 12-19-07..Hospital, Fire Alarm (false) 01-03-08..Hospital, Fire Alarm (false) 01-08-08..520 Bdwy (false was woodburning stove) 01-17-08..In the Can, (false was woodburning stove)

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12-06-07 This is a short update to post new GFD Slideshows covering Halloween, Jet Crash at Renner Field, KSFFA Training, New Engine 1, and a West School Visit with the Kids. I will be doing regular updates again in January.

10-10-07 The GFD now has a Women's Auxillary lead by Kelly James. They held a Fund Raiser during Flatlanders to help victims of home fires. Bob Juleson and Matt Breininger dressed up as Sparky the fire safety dog to take pictures with the kids. Each picture came with a fire safety bag that had a fire safety pencil, eraser, sticker, and a fire safety tattoo, that was given from the GFD. The bags also had donations from Gambinos Pizza. The Peoples State Bank donated their lot for the Fire Trucks to be parked and they also bought the fire helmets given to kids. Funds donated for pictures raised between $600-$700 by the Auxillary. Justin Stasser gave tours of the ARFF truck and he would let the kids start the truck and let them turn on the siren. He also showed the kids and adults the tools on the truck and how everything worked. The GFD Slideshow has pictures showing the GFD Flatlanders Display.

Other new GFD Slideshow cover the Stand By at Renner Field while a Canadian Navy Helicopter received a hot fueling. Which means it was running while being fueled. A stand by at the Goodland Hospital for a Helicopter Flight for Life that lands next to the hospital. The Goodland High School Homecoming Bonfire and pictures from a Burn Trailer Training Class.

The following I pulled from the CAD showing other calls and events the GFD was involved with since the last update.

07/20/07 1200 Grand..Gas Meter Hit	07/28/07 City Shop..Vehicle Maintence
07/28/07 Main St..Fair Parade	08/01/07 1100 blk Walnut..Carbon Monoxide Alarm
08/01/07 2320 Commerce Rd..Fire Inspection	08/08/07 Motel 7..Smoking Dryer
08/13/07 11/Cattletrail..Training	08/16/07 600 blk Main..Gas Odor
08/16/07 722 W Hwy 24..Powerline down	08/17/07 500 blk Clark..Child Stuck between trees
08/19/07 108 Caldwell..Gas Meter Hit	08/20/07 1200 blk Syracuse..Dumpster Fire
08/22/07 300 blk W 3..Air Conditioner Fire	08/31/07 1000 blk Caldwell..Smoke Smell
09/04/07 307 E 11..Accident	09/04/07 1000 blk E 8..Assist EMS Unit
09/05/07 24/Cherry..Stand By Electric Problem	09/07/07 1600 blk Montana..Gas Odor
09/14/07 1000 blk Center..Gas Leak Report	09/17/07 800 blk Eastridge..Carbon Monoxide Alarm
09/20/07 723 W Hwy 24..Fire Alarm (No fire)	09/20/07 City Shop..Training
09/21/07 Airport..Stand By for Hot Fueling	09/27/07 High School..Stand By for Bonfire
09/29/07 400 blk W 15..Assist EMS Unit	09/29/07 1609 Clark..Powerline Down
09/30/07 700 W 13..Pan Smoking on Stove	10/04/07 Med Center..Stand By for Helicopter

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07-16-07 There have been changes within the GFD since the last update; Scott Gilmer resigned from the department and Brian James was given the job by the city manager. Brian has since changed the way his department will notify dispatch when responding to calls. No longer will there be Truck 1, 2, or 3 etc. Now they are Engine 1, 2, or 3 etc. Brian will not use his radio number when responding to calls, he has become Fire Command 1. Makes life interesting for dispatchers trying to learn all the changes new department heads may implement.

The GFD is still doing a lot of training for the firefighters and future plans include a fire school put on by KU. It may not be KU but a place that will come here to train the firefighters. The volunteers should be thanked for all the time they invest in training to help keep Goodland safe.

The CAD shows the GFD had the following calls since the last update.

• 05-11-07 Hazmat Stand by for gas leak 11th/Cherry area
• 05-22-07 Stove Fire 300 block Willow Road
• 05-24-07 Training at City Shop
• 06-06-07 Stand by for power line down due to accident, 912 E Hwy 24
• 06-11-07 Over Heating Stove 600 blk Main
• 06-18-07 Training of Building Fire at 12th/Cherry
• 06-22-07 Wellhouse Fire North of Airport Entrance
• 06-24-07 HazMat Stand by for gas meter hit 500 blk W. 16th
• 06-25-07 Training 1600 blk of Kansas.
• 06-26-07 Respond to report of smoke in area of 700/800 Eastridge. Was a lady's lawnmower just burning oil.
• 07-04-07 Stand by at Fairgrounds for 4th of July Events
• 07-05-07 Vehicle Fire at Dollar General....See Slideshow for pictures
• 07-07-07 Assist EMS with lifting a patient 500 blk of W 9th

There are pictures of the vehicle fire at Dollar General added to the GFD Slideshow. Thanks to GPD Officer Jim Gillespie and Fire Chief Brian James for giving me the pictures to post. I also received new photos from Chief James of all the GFD Fire Units and have added them to the GFD Slideshow.

As of 07-17-07 the following is the GFD Roster List.

• #401..Fire Chief_______________________Brian James
• #402..Asst Chief_______________________Neil Thornburg
• #403..Firefighter_______________________Thomas Tompkins
• #404..Firefighter_______________________Tony Ivey
• #405..Firefighter_______________________Jeff Dinkle
• #406..Firefighter_______________________Tim Dinkle
• #407..Firefighter_______________________Brandon Van Vleet
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Dale Davis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Rich Simon
• #410..Firefighter_______________________Kyle Schulte
• #411..Firefighter_______________________Oura Garrett
• #412..Firefighter_______________________Jamison Miller
• #413..Firefighter_______________________Scott Hilbrink
• #414..Firefighter_______________________Bob Juleson
• #415..Firefighter_______________________Justin Stasser
• #416..Firefighter_______________________Mathew Breininger

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05-10-07 The CAD shows the GFD has had several Training Sessions since the last update.

• 03-13-07 Training at Renner Field
• 03-19-07 Training at ADM
• 03-26-07 Training at 11th/Cattletrail
• 04-02-07 Training at City Shop
• 05-07-07 Training at 510 W. 15th

Also on 03-21-07 Members of the GFD assisted a Med Unit in lifting an ill person in the 1600 block of Caldwell and again at Renner Field. 04-03-07 the CAD shows there was a GFD stand by in the 200 blk of Cottonwood Rd but did not state the reason for the stand by.

Then Chief Gilmer was called out at least 3 times to check other incidents. On 04-03-07 to check on a training fire from the previous evening that had flared up in the high winds at the City Shop. He was able to contain the flare up with no problems. 04-14-07 a burn was found during the night at the Holiday Inn Express Construction Site. It had been a controlled burn but Gilmer had to talk to the employees about that burn. 04-15-07 people thought they smelled gas fumes in the 100 blk of W. 14th, it was a faulty boiler. Aquila checked there was no gas leak.

• #401..Fire Chief________________________Scott Gilmer
• #402..Asst Chief_______________________Brian James
• #403..Firefighter_______________________Thomas Tompkins
• #404..Firefighter_______________________Larry Hachmeister
• #405..Firefighter_______________________Jeff Dinkle
• #406..Firefighter_______________________Tim Dinkle
• #407..Firefighter_______________________Virgil Baumfalk
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Dale Davis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Rich Simon
• #410..Firefighter_______________________Neil Thornburg
• #411..Firefighter_______________________Greg Williams
• #412..Firefighter_______________________Joseph Buster
• #413..Firefighter_______________________James Schreibvogel
• #414..Firefighter_______________________Juan Pena

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03-11-07 As most everyone is aware there have been a lot of changes with the GFD and Fire Rescue Unit. The GFD lost all their original Firefighters due to conflicts with the Fire Chief. Personally I am sorry it happened and wished things could have been worked out differently. In keeping with the theme of not airing complaints on this site I'll just say life goes on.

Due to the changes I have decided to stop a separate link for Fire Rescue. I will continue to include a link on this page for all the previous updates for Fire Rescue when it was all under the GPD. Starting with this update any Fire Recue calls will be included with either the GPD or RFD depending upon which had to handle the call. The way I understand it is the GFD will handle all fire calls and Rescue calls within the City Limits. RFD will take Rescue calls out of the city limits and the HazMat calls anywhere within Sherman Co and the City of Goodland.

I know the GFD is busy training new Firefighters and thanks to all that have volunteered to join and take the time to do a lot of training in a short period of time. Again if anyone is taking pictures at these training sessions or of any fire/rescue calls please send them to me and they can be posted to this page.

The following is the list of new Firefighters that has been given to dispatch. There will probably be changes to and from this list for a time until things get settled down. I will try to keep it as updated as we are kept aware of changes.

• #401..Fire Chief________________________Scott Gilmer
• #402..Asst Chief_______________________Brian James
• #403..Firefighter_______________________Thomas Tompkins
• #404..Firefighter_______________________Larry Hachmeister
• #405..Firefighter_______________________Jeff Dinkle
• #406..Firefighter_______________________Tim Dinkle
• #407..Firefighter_______________________Virgil Baumfalk
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Dale Davis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Rich Simon
• #411..Firefighter_______________________Neil Thornburg

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01-29-07 Things have been fairly quiet for the GFD (Not counting Fire Rescue) since my last update. There are 3 structure fire calls that units responded to but unknown to me what type of structures were involved. Nor do I know the extent of damage beings sometimes a call ends up being a false alarm. The calls show on 12-07-06 to the 400 block of W 7th, 12-18-06 500 block of W. 17th, and 01-16-07 300 block of W. 12th. The GFD had units join the Christmas Parade on 11-18-06 and was on a stand by 11-17-06 at McB's.

Ernie Gonzales Welcome Home Parade 10-21-06
11-16-06
While attempting to do some updates I have tried looking through our CAD system to list calls for the GFD since the last update. I do not have any other reports to talk about this time. Oct 27th there was a structure fire at 1502 Texas and an alarm call at the Comfort Inn. Nov. 6th it shows a misc call at 403 Harrison, I do not know what that involved. Plus the rescue unit had about 3 accident calls that they responded to.

The most recent GFD roster shows 2 new firefighters have joined the force. Welcome to Lance Goodman and Greg Unger.

Thanks to the GFD and all others that were there to give a Welcome Home Parade for Soldier, Ernie Gonzales, that returned to Goodland Sat. Night 10-21-06 after having been badly hurt by a bomb in Iraq. If anyone has pictures from this event I would like to have them to post.

• #402..Acting Fire Chief__________________Terry Baker
• #403..Firefighter_______________________Stan Duell
• #404..Firefighter_______________________Troy Mannis
• #405..Firefighter_______________________Don Leiker
• #406..Firefighter_______________________Mike Rubio
• #407..Firefighter_______________________Kenny Studer
• #408..Firefighter_______________________Ryan Weis
• #409..Firefighter_______________________Sam Zelfer
• #410..Firefighter_______________________David Avila
• #412..Firefighter_______________________Poncho Avelar
• #413..Firefighter_______________________Lance Goodman
• #414..Firefighter_______________________Greg Unger

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10-24-06

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Two Pictures of the GFD Trucks Taken During the 2006 Fair Parade

At this time I don't have any fires to report on, If there has been any, I don't have pictures or information to post. The GFD did have some recent training, 10-16-06 where they used the Jaws of Life for removal of a person (Dummy) from a wrecked vehicle. They did this along with the EMS people. Thanks to Stan sending me pictures there is a Slideshow on the Rescue Page to view.

Before I came to work tonight, I was told the GFD was called out because of an oil spill on the road behind Presto. Someone made an illegal dumping that had to be contained for cleaning. Many people do not realize all the different things the GFD has to contend with besides fires! If anyone has any information on who may have dumped this oil please contact the GPD or GFD.

Thanks to the GFD and all others that were there to give a Welcome Home Parade for Soldier, Ernie Gonzales, that returned to Goodland Sat. Night 10-21-06 after having been badly hurt by a bomb in Iraq.

• Acting Fire Chief__________________Terry Baker
• Firefighter_______________________Stan Duell
• Firefighter_______________________Troy Mannis
• Firefighter_______________________Don Leiker
• Firefighter_______________________Mike Rubio
• Firefighter_______________________Kenny Studer
• Firefighter_______________________Ryan Weis
• Firefighter_______________________Sam Zelfer
• Firefighter_______________________David Avila
• Firefighter_______________________Poncho Avelar

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05-31-06 Scott Gilmer has been working as the Fire Chief for a month now, I hope all is going well. I know he now gets to enjoy the experience of being called out during the middle of the night. I had to do that a few nights ago when one of the PD Officers found a anhydrous tank leaking at the Frontier Coop. The Officer didn't have the proper protective equipment to wear to shut it off. So Scott responded and took care of the situation.

Knock on Wood it has been a quiet couple of months for the GFD. According to the CAD entries on May 1st they had a training session. Maybe this was more to get to know on what changes, if any, that Scott was making beings he officially became Chief on that day. On May 5th there was a vehicle fire at Exit 19. May 11th the GFD was called for a stand by with a possible gas leak at 1520 Center. May 12th another stand by at 16/Main the CAD didn't list what this stand by concerned but maybe from an accident that did happen in that area a few weeks ago. There was a structure fire May 24th at 515 W 16. Unknown to me how much damage was occurred after the initial report of smoke coming out a window. There was a call to the Airport on May 26th but unknown what the problem may have been. There was a broken gas meter at 517 W 9th on May 28th where the Haz Mat Unit responded.

So all in all it has been a fairly quiet time for GFD. Note: Calls concerning accidents where the Rescue Unit gets called out will be on their page. I know they are both handled by the GFD but I'm trying to list the calls on the correct pages.

If I have missed any important calls or information, please let me know so I can correct it. Also I have not heard if we have an Assist Fire Chief yet. Not sure if Scott has made that call yet. I will post the information as soon as I can after I find out.

• Fire Chief________________________Scott Gilmer
• Firefighter_______________________Stan Duell
• Firefighter_______________________Terry Baker
• Firefighter_______________________Troy Mannis
• Firefighter_______________________Don Leiker
• Firefighter_______________________Mike Rubio
• Firefighter_______________________Kenny Studer
• Firefighter_______________________Ryan Weis
• Firefighter_______________________Sam Zelfer
• Firefighter_______________________David Avila
• Firefighter_______________________Neil Normandin
• Firefighter_______________________Poncho Avelar

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04-05-06 Congratulations to Scott Gilmer, as on May 1st he will officially be Goodland's Fire Chief. He had been Assistant Fire Chief now Acting Chief so it will be nice for him to become officially the Fire Chief. I haven't been told yet if anyone has been named as the new Assistant. That may have to wait until Scott officially takes over.

I know since the last update the GFD had at least one house fire they responded to, thanks to Stan Duell for sending photos from that fire and some from an accident plus some other pictures. To view all of these photos Check out the Slideshow. According to Stan the house fire at 804 w 17th was contained in the ceiling around the fireplace. The pictures showing a rolled semi was from an accident in 04-24-2004 that occurred on the curves at the rest area west of Goodland. He wasn't sure about the details of this accident but believed the tanker had wrecked, and the firemen had not determaned what was on the truck. They had parked away from the semi and started walking to the scene, as they were walking to it, a truck headed eastbound blew a tire as it passed and as you can imagine, some firemen were a little rattled thinking it was the semi blowing up. Stan also sent some pictures of the GFD Trucks outside the Firehouse plus some pictures showing EMS people being trained in some recue work.

Then Deputy Brad Parker took some pictures of a 1939 Antique Firetruck he saw sitting on the Walmart Parking lot March 24th. Brad talked to the owner to get permission for using these pictures. The truck is a 1939 Diamond T with 13,000 original miles. It is owned by Jim Wilkens of Atwood, KS. Jim is an avid collector of all things Diamond T and takes this and others to various vehicle shows around the country. If anyone wants to contact Jim he gave his email as diamondt@ruraltel.net. These photos are included in the GFD Slideshow. Be sure to click on the slideshow you want to view to get the show started.

• Fire Chief________________________Scott Gilmer
• Firefighter_______________________Stan Duell
• Firefighter_______________________Terry Baker
• Firefighter_______________________Troy Mannis
• Firefighter_______________________Don Leiker
• Firefighter_______________________Mike Rubio
• Firefighter_______________________Kenny Studer
• Firefighter_______________________Ryan Weis
• Firefighter_______________________Sam Zelfer
• Firefighter_______________________David Avila
• Firefighter_______________________Neil Normandin
• Firefighter_______________________Poncho Avelar

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03-04-06 Currently there are some changes within the GFD due to Chief Dean Jensen having left his position with the city. Assist Chief Scott Gilmer has taken over the duties as acting Chief until the city hires another permanent Fire Chief. The last I heard the city manager was beginning the interview process of the applicants for the position. It is unknown to me if any of the current Firefighters have applied for the position. If so I hope they are given good consideration and the city hires from within the department or locally.

According to CAD entries for the GFD they have been called to 3 Stucture Fires, 1 Dumpster Fire, 2 Hazmat calls, 2 Misc Fire Calls plus several stand by calls since the first of this year. That's not counting Fire Rescue calls for accidents etc. I really have no idea what a misc fire call could be about, I didn't realize we had that option to choose when dispatching a fire department. I wasn't nosey enough to go all the way in to the call to see if I could find out what it detailed. May do that later but right now trying to get these updates finished. :)

Troy asked me to do a bit more for fellow Firefighter Jeff White, to help everyone remember. I found this poem on the RescueHouse.com website. They have a lot of different articles and items dealing with firefighters.

Jeff didn't die in the line of duty but could have at some point. He is missed by his family, friends, and fellow firefighters. I hope this poem works in showing respect.

Ode to Firemen All honor to the red-clad heroes; the boys who ran the machine Over the highway to rescue, quick to danger's scene; Where angry flames devour the poor man's earthly store, Bidding to all a defiance, with its wild and sullen roar, Tell me not of the gallants who wear the helmets bright, Who boast of their deeds in some degrading fight; But sound aloud the praises, and give the victor-crown To our noble-hearted Firemen, who fear not danger's frown. They of many a conflict, with the haughty demon of flame, With rising sun of the morning, their gallant deeds proclaim. The signal that strikes terror, to them is known full well; Forth to do and dare they spring at the tap of the bell. Some one's home is falling in the midnight solemn hour; Now the heroic legion spring forth to show their power. Listen to the rumble, as they clatter over the way; There's hope as they speed on In determined and gallant array Soon the fiery days will he over; the machine will be of the past, And over the forms of our heroes the mantle of age will be cast, As they tread to the portals, and view the setting sun, Then fall; arrayed in the glories of the gallant deed they've done. Honor! to such brave brothers; let the shout sweep to the sky. Weave garland thru the memory as the ages swiftly fly, Over each Fireman's grave write with honor's pen: Here lieth one who delighted to aid his fellow men. Author: Frederic G. W. Fenn

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12-09-05 This Update will be brief because I don't have a lot to work with as of yet. It has been 2 years since I last wrote any of these for this website. Check the Home Page Link at the top of this page to read more on the beginning of this site and why it was stopped for awhile.

Until I can start receiving better updates for this page I suggest you read the Original Page to learn more on what the GFD does and what areas they cover. There are also a few Previous Updates that you can also read. I have the links shown in a different color or you can find both the original and previous updates by clicking on the Archive Link at the top of this page.

One Update that I can mention is a sad event, the lost of one of the GFD volunteers, Jeff White. Jeff had used a lot of his time in helping the GFD and Rescue Unit be as good as they are. Jeff you will be missed.

To help this page get better use the following link to send me ideas and information about the GFD training and activities. I will need the help of at least one firefighter to give me information for these updates.


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06-06-03 In the early morning hours the GFD was called to put out a garage fire at 14th/Walnut. The following are some pictures of that fire taken by GPD Officer Cary Amos. **
Garage Fire When 1st Discovered------------------Another View of the Garage Fire
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The Fire Before the GFD Arrived---------------------------Firefighters Arrive and Get to Work
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The Blaze is Now Under Control-----------------------------Another Good Job..........Guys!
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12-20-02 I do not have any regular updates to report for the Goodland Fire Department. I know they have fire calls they respond to and have regular training sessions, yet I have no one reporting any of this to me. I will keep trying to get some sort of connection so that in the furture this page can hold more interesting or current matter.

Until then I will add some links that I hope will be of interest to the readers of this page. One I have found that deals with possible terrorism with radiation material is meant for First Responders and Firefighters. There are several links in this one site answering a lot of questions about this possible hazzard that may be faced. It comes out of the Center for Disease Control and can be read by Clicking Here.

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08-09-2002 The Goodland Fire Department was called out to a house fire in the early hours of 08/04/02. Sad to say this time the call came to late for them to save the home at 1525 Montana. No one was living in this house at the time of the fire and thankfully no one was hurt. This picture was taken by GPD Officer Cary Amos while the G.F.D. was trying to put out this fire.

I realize the G.F.D. has had other calls since the last update was posted but this is the first time someone has given something for an update posting. So anytime any Firefighter would like to have information posted to this page.....send me the information and I'll be glad to post what I can.


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06-19-2002 I don't have any updates reference training or activities but do have some pictures taken from an unoccupied house fire at 8th and Grand. This fire was discovered by GPD Officers Johnson and Terry. Officer Johnson was at the GPD office when he began to smell smoke. He and Terry started driving around the area of the GPD trying to locate the source of the smoke when the fire was found. This was in the middle of the night and thus probably prevented the whole home being lost to fire. The Officers took these pictures after daylight but none during the fire. Thanks to the GPD Officers and the GFD for saving this home.
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