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August 2018 THE BEACON LFD- Training, Partnerships, and Planning What is it? Last month’s mystery item was a laundry stove. Can you imagine having to do laundry by using this to complete the task!, Eric Smith, Bright, added that the heat from the laundry stove was used to heat the copper wash boilers in which clothes were washed. In honor of full disclosure, This month's item Mr. Smith is president of the changed the way people Antique Stove Association. cooked and ate. We are grateful for his input. Margaret Stewart, Manchester, said, “This is a wood burning, two-burner cook/heat stove. My husband’s parents actually used one of these early in their married life.” Beverly Hahn, Lawrenceburg, shared, Last month: “This looks like a small wood cooking laundry stove stove. The “belly” of it reminds me of one my grandmother used for heating the laundry water every Monday. Do you remember when Monday was laundry, Tuesday ironing, and on with each day for a special task--cleaning, baking, etc.?” Other residents who identified the stove were Ruth O’Neal, Manchester; Gregory Walke, Batesville; Herb Winters, Sunman; Carol Morton, Brookville, This month’s item can still be found in homes as a repurposed item. Please e-mail your guesses to editor@ goBEACONnews.com by Friday, July 27. Good luck! sponsored by Cornerstone Realty/Lutz Auction Services Engineered Lumber- A Hidden Hazard for Fire Fighters Indiana Law Ensures the Safety of Those Who Protect Us Engineered lumber, also called “light lumber,” is revo- lutionizing the building indus- try. It is lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective than con- ventional lumber. However, it has one drawback- it burns faster than regular wood. Engineered lumber is made by binding particles, veneers, or boards of wood with adhesive. The process is used for I-beams, studs, joists, and almost any framing material. The result is material that is stronger but burns faster than traditional lumber, leaving unsuspecting firefighters in a dangerous position. For ex- ample, a 2x10 typically burns through in about fifty minutes. An engineered 2x10 becomes unstable when the glue melts in about ten minutes. Representative Randy Frye, a veteran firefighter for twenty-six years, realized the dangers and co-authored a bill to ensure that firefighters are made aware of the use of engi- neered lumber so that they can plan accordingly. The bill was signed into law by Governor Holcomb on March 15 and takes effect June 30. The new law requires an Page 3A individual applying for a building permit issued by a city, town, or county for a Class 1 or Class 2 structure af- ter June 30, 2018, to disclose the use of advanced structural components on the building permit application. It requires the city, town, or county build- ing commissioner to notify the local fire department and local 911 call center of a Class 1 or Class 2 structure’s use of advanced structural compo- nents not later than 90 days after issuing a building permit. Directs a 911 telephone call center to maintain and relay information contained in a qualifying property’s notifica- tion and received by the 911 telephone call center. The law prohibits the fire prevention and building safety commis- sion or a state agency from adopting rules requiring the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system. The bill was signed into law by Gover- nor Holcomb on March 15. Dearborn County’s Smart911 and Rave Alert sys- tem is currently being upgrad- ed to include the ability for residents who have structures built before June 30 that use engineered lumber to note it in their profiles to ensure that firefighters are aware of the hidden danger. Continued from page 1A Training requirements for firefighters have also affected volunteerism through the years. What once was a pro- cess of learn-as-you-go and a quick rundown of the equip- ment and on-site training is now a minimum of sixty hours of training per OSHA requirements to be qualified to fight a fire only from the exterior of a structure. LFD has two stations- one located in Downtown Lawrenceburg; the other on Ludlow Hill near Highpoint Health. The central station is staffed while the Ludlow Hill location is typically unmanned. Training is a continuous process for these firefighters. Area departments will often train together for maximum experience, team building, and efficiency. LFD has a training facility where they can practice live fire burns with other departments. LFD has a standing rule to contact a neighboring fire department to assist whenever a structure fire is reported. Training and building rela- tionships with these compa- nies play a pivotal role in the success of battling structure fires and ensuring the safety of all involved. LFD’s training isn’t limited to structure fires. The fire- men are trained to handle HAZMAT situations and confined space training, also known as elevator training. The firefighters are each as- signed to area businesses with whom they work to conduct inspections and note anything that may help firefighters in case of a fire at the loca- tion. For example, the Vance Tousey House is located in Downtown Lawrenceburg and could pose exponential concerns should a fire ever occur. However, the structure is protected by a sprinkler system, a valuable invest- ment far greater than any cost that could be incurred by the slight risk of water damage. Fire Chief Tremain men- tioned the future of con- struction and the safety of firefighters due to the use of “light lumber.” He and his fellow firefighters are already planning how to approach structures using these materi- als. The sharing of informa- tion with the county building department and homeowners will be crucial to keeping our community firefighters safe. (See article on the left for more details.) The Lawrenceburg Fire Department spends countless hours on training and equipment maintenance. Starter Home or Dream Home....We Can Make it Happen! Make The Maddin Team your first call when you’re ready to buy or sell a home. The Maddin Team 513-519-0006 kenmaddin.huff.com OUR ADVERTISERS ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS. SHOP LOCAL AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON.