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Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting (ARFF) Training
By Tony Rudy, Assistant Airport Manager
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As part of their continuous training curriculum,
Airport Fire Fighter Operations Technicians had the
first of several "live burns" for the year on 15 Mayq
2000. The burn was conducted at an ingeniously
developed simulator located at the Tompkins County . ",
Airport. The FAA requires airport fire fighters to �°
participate in at least one live fire drill each year as ; �' ` \ ° '° ,,
part of the approved training program. _ . :,
The simulator is a training device with features P ` , F , .
resembling that of an aircraft. It was researched and r # , 4 s$ �� � �
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fabricated mostly with the resourcefulness of the , �--. °
airport staff who use it Similar commercially sold
simulators, although somewhat more complex in '`t
nature, cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The
Airport Fire Fighter / Operations Technicians who m `"
built it, did so on a shoestring budget and received ,,,
FAA approval to meet their training requirements. z
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achieved each year Mutual aid agencies also benefit �� ;� �. , , ,, �r y
from on -site training with airport personnel. ,�.A .�° �` ° ="-� " :
The aircraft fuselage, or cabin section of the
simulator, is made up of two underground fuel
storage tanks. The tanks were removed from the old
airport fuel farm in 1995 and welded together with �, .
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Inside, a steel floor, seating, overhead baggage ' - �-1 ,� ,
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compartments, galley and lavatory were added over _ a L,
a period of time. For safety, a deluge sprinkler
system was installed. Future plans call for a wing to x 1 . x ,:-
be added and either an engine or landing gear '
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assembly that can simulate engine or wheel fires. i i �,ti �` ` - .
This project was recently featured in the Public Works its
Week get- together at the Airport Crash /Fire /Rescue _
Building, demonstrating the staffs ongoing e , - :�. : �
commitment to continuous improvement. a
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(additional photos inside)
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i } \ A more severe form of heat exhaustion is heat stress. Heat
stress causes a breakdown of the body's ability to cope with
increased body temperature. The Health Department warns
that the risk of heat stress is increased by heart disease,
County hypertension, emphysema, diabetes, previous strokes,
sunburn, and the use of alcohol and some prescription drugs.
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Administrator's ! Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat stress and causes
the greatest number of deaths. Heat stroke occurs when a
person's body temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Report Heat stroke is often accompanied by hot, dry skin; shallow
breathing; a rapid, weak pulse and confusion; and can rapidly
By Rick Erb progress to coma and death. If you think someone has heat
stroke, call for emergency medical treatment immediately.
While waiting, move the victim to a cool area; remove his or
her clothing; sponge down the body, especially the head, with
cool water; and fan the person.
One of the nicest things about my job is the opportunity
to celebrate accomplishments and milestones with The group at greatest risk for heat stoke includes elderly
County departments. This past month I was pleased to patients in long-term care facilities and all persons over the age
attend a luncheon recognizing the County Office for the of 65. Another risk factor includes living on an upper floor of a
Aging on its twenty anniversary. It was also an building. However, spending as much time as possible in air -
conditioned rooms can decrease a person's risk for heat stroke.
opportunity for COFA to honor twenty of its most
outstanding volunteers. And if you didn't already know To reduce the risks of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or heat
that Tompkins County employees are a talented bunch, I stress during hot weather or heat waves this summer, make
would point to the performance of "The Cofettes" as sure to:
proof that singers/ songwriters do exist within our midst.
I do not know if they are available for bookings for your Reduce physical activity
departments functions, but you can ask Irene. Spend as much time as possible in a cool area, preferably
in an air - conditioned room, or in a cool part of the house
Congratulations to the department on this milestone. As with fans that keep air moving constantly.
they have pointed out, we baby boomers are on the way Close shades early in the morning to keep the cooler night
to being clients. air in the home. This will also keep the indoor
temperature down throughout the day.
The 2000 Census effort is winding down now, with the Place a fan in the attic to draw cool air into the house in
enumerators making their last visits to households who the evening hours.
did not return their mail -in forms. As of the first of June, Take baths or showers to lower body temperature.
they had contacted 88% of these locations and will keep Place wet towels on your body.
on trying to reach the remaining few. When will we • Wear loose, lightweight clothing, such as cotton.
know what the final count is? Not until sometime in • When outdoors, wear a hat and other protection.
early 2001, when the report is made to Congress and • Drink plenty of water.
• Eat light, cool, nutritionally balanced meals instead of hot
the President. The full count effort in Tompkins County or heavy meals.
was outstanding and I would like to thank all those who
have been involved. I'm optimistic about reaching the
100,000 rnark and am looking forward to seeing the final
tally. I '-
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this one:
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"Miners Refuse to Work After Death" ,'`
And you thought it was tough working for the County.
Heat Exhaustion - *
Submitted by Alice Cole, Public Health Director, Tompkins County
Health Department . 1 . �
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It's summer, it's hot, and, if you're not careful, you could fall ,
victim to heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can follow several 4°-c.
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days of hot weather and is often caused by lack of fluid and
salt in the body. Heat exhaustion is characterized by
headaches, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps, fatigue, and ,
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cold, clammy skin.
Dear Workaholic,
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you truly are a workaholic, you might consider
talking to a professional about why. It may be that you
* a re just extremely conscientious and super - responsible.
Da
There is a book called "The Seven Habits of
� Highly Effective People ", by Stephen Covey. This book
would be highly valuable for you to read. An element
of your life is work, but there are several other elements.
Dear Dan & Danielle, Pouring all your energy into any one element is not very
My husband and I are close to both sides of our effective. Taking time off can make you more effective
in several areas of your life. It will help you gain
family and we usually spend time at both places during balance between work and family, holidays. We are getting tired of "running" every Y. and give
you a
perspective on things that otherwise may escape you.
holiday and would like to just stay home. The fourth of
July is coming up and we both want to stay home and Supervisors should anticipate their staff taking
time off. Supervisors who groan or otherwise
invite our friends over with their kids. The simple
discourage time off when well deserved should be re-
solution should be to just explain this to our families. trained in the etiquette of humanism. People need a
Unfortunately, they take everything to heart and I'm break. Most feel guilty for taking a break. Much of this
afraid this will cause more problems than it is worth. Any can be alleviated by the support of co- workers and
advice ? ?? supervisory staff encouraging the appropriate use of
Anonymous fringes earned.
If you feel that your reluctance to take time off
Dear Anonymous, is as a result of being discouraged by your peers or
What value is there in an obligatory get- supervisor, contact the Commissioner of Personnel, the
together? You have free will and can make your own County Administrator, or either of his Deputy
plans. It is unfortunate that your families are so Administrators.
dependent on your entertainment. If they choose not to No one should EVER make someone feel guilty
understand, or to harbor some resentment, you can't about taking time off. It should be a golden rule that
stop it. It's not your problem. You have done nothing when someone takes an afternoon, day, or week off, we
to feel guilty about or apologize for. should wish him or her well. Fringe time earned is there
You may be surprised! Others may be thankful for this purpose.
for the opportunity to do something different. Think of If your reluctance is purely within your
this as an opportunity for everyone. No guilt!! Change character, remember where your priorities in life are.
is good. Defer to the most critical and most valuable priorities...
you and your family.
Danielle I can guarantee you, and all readers, that on
your deathbed, you will NOT be wishing you had spent
Dear Anonymous, more time at work.
You certainly wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings.
By instinct, people reject change, but they also learn to Danielle
adapt to it.
Have a party (even invite the families if you Dear Workaholic101,
wish). If you choose not to invite them, be prepared to Recently, I wrote down my "things-to-do". One
discuss the matter with them and explain the guilt that list pertaining to work, the other pertaining to home. I
you feel that they place upon you. I assure you that the weighed the two lists against one another and decided it
situation will be easier for the both of you in the future. was time for a vacation.
If there is an issue about your work not getting
N Dan done while you gone on vacation, discuss this matter
with your supervisor. Vacation time is a "right ", not a
privilege.
Dear Dan & Danielle, In some cases, it's optimal if your vacations are
It is that time of the year again when everyone planned around things at work (especially during the
wants to take vacation! I know we should all be happy busiest times of the year). But never ignore your other
about this, but I am not. I have vacation time, but I feel obligations.
guilty when I do take vacation. What can I do? My N Dan
family would like to have some time with me, but I feel
that my work is neglected when I am not there to do it.
Please help.
If you have a question for Danielle and /or Dan, send it
Workaholic101 to them c/o Judy Tynyk, Weights and Measures.
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and participated in the 25 -Year Club Dinner and
,_.. hope to see you again at next year's event. Special
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PETER COATS Roxanne Iacovelli and Jackie Yoder
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Health Department Probation Department Administration Department
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CHERYL ANN NELSON JEFFREY E. NORMAN can register at the Library
Public Works Sheriff's Department between Friday, June 23 and
Friday, July 14. Six books
must be read by August 4 to
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call the Tompkins County
ANN S. RIDER GARY F. SHIPPOS Public Library Youth Services
Social Services Sheriff's Department Department at 272 - 4557.
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Sheriff's Department Fire and Disaster Social Services
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Week Celebrated
by Cheryl Nelson, Public Works Adminis. f �
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May 21 - 27, 2000 was National
Public Works Week (NPWW). M :f" t ` ' es
Public Works agencies across the : / -�
country participate and celebrate (z
the week in a variety of ways. In . �� �,
ye past, Tompkins County • 7 01 :
Public Works divisions (Airport, - :' <. s. Buildings & Grounds, Engineering, =i ,t,'. ' , 1'
Highway, and Solid Waste) have - �,i;;
chosen to do external activities to Barbara Blanchard and Dan Winch addressed Public Works employees at NPWW events.
increase public awareness of the
public works by entering Highway The Board of Representatives issued a proclamation in recognition of the week. In
and Airport equipment in local honor of NPWW, a breakfast and luncheon were held to celebrate the occasion.
parades, holding additional tours Employees in the department were given a choice of which event they wanted to
of the Airport and Solid Waste attend. Board of Representatives members Barbara Blanchard and Daniel Winch
and Recycling Center facilities, were in attendance at the celebration events along with County Administrator, Rick
and distributing public works Erb. Attendees were provided an opportunity to share information on a
coloring books to children. particularly interesting project on which they had been working or share a few
However, this year, the Tompkins words of "thanks" for jobs well done. Everyone received a traveler's mug designed
County Public Works department by the American Public Works Association filled with candy to commemorate the
elected to celebrate internally. event.
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A Dear Gigi,
(yl , ~ \ � What a lovely name. I would love to make your acquaintance.
must warn you, I come with a lot of baggage. I have a lot of
_. Snack Attack loose ends I am still trying to tie up.
�\ I am still in the process of having my marriage to Maria annulled.
I was so taken by her I couldn't see what kind of a dog she really
Try this POTATO SALAD at your next summer picnic. It's was. She stole my money and my heart.
lower in fat and a good accompaniment to other picnic i
favorites... I was denied entry into the witness protection program and so
must watch my back. My buddies on the force help me out a lot.
POTATO SALAD
One of the ladies in the building has been kind enough to let me
4 - Russet (red) potatoes use her e-mail address. If you still think you would like to meet
1 me, you may reach me at spncow @aol.com.
2 cup nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons reduced - calorie mayonnaise Hope to hear from you soon. Pedro
1 teaspoon tarragon (or dill) A doptA Wov7d /_/•••=/
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoon salt FREE KITTENS...
Scrub potatoes thoroughly. Steam until tender. • • .only three remaining from a litter of five deposited
by a homeless Mom cat under my front porch: one
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Set aside. short- haired gray tiger (female) and two male orange
Cut potatoes into chunks (do not remove skin). Pour tabbies (one with long hair, the other short hair). All
sauce over potatoes so they are thoroughly coated, very healthy and well socialized. Must be neutered,
please! Call Tina at 532 -
Serve warm or cold. 9480 anytime
between 9 a.m.
Serves 6. and 9 p.m.
Per serving: 105 total calories l
From: Eaters Choice. by Dr. Ron Goor & Nancy Goor. c.1989 ,...as _ «' �,"
t "Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me,
�' f e� * I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend." - Albert Camus
Note: The "revised" statements are from Katy Prince, Health REVISED: Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk
Department behind me, I may not lead. Just get the hell out of my way!
"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus 'Strangers are just friends waiting to happen."
one day, so I never have to live without you." - Winnie the Pooh
REVISED: Strangers are just friends waiting to kidnap your kids.
REVISED: If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be one
hundred and one, so I can dance on your grave. "Friends are the Bacon Bits in the Salad Bowl of Life."
' "True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom REVISED: Yuck, I don't like bacon bits.
known until it be lost." - Charles Caleb Colton
"Friendship is one mind in two bodies." - Mencius
REVISED: True friendship is like sound health; not even ear plugs
can keep it down.
REVISED: Sounds like a blond joke to me.
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks "Friends are God's way of taking care of us."
out."
REVISED: Friends are God's way of reminding us that we need a
REVISED: A real friend is one who leaves before you start hating sense of humor.
him /her.
"My father always used to say that when you die, if you've got five
"If you should die before me, ask if you could bring a friend." - real friends, then you've had a great life." - Lee Iacocca
Stone Temple Pilots
REVISED: My father always used to say that when you die, if
REVISED: If you should die before me, don't worry, I'll marry your you've got five real friends, none of them will recite your last
wife. words, "Hey, y'all! Watch this!"
"I'll lean on you and you lean on me and well be okay." -Dave "Hold a true friends with both your hands." - Nigerian Proverb
Matthews Band
REVISED: Hold a true friend with both your hands, but not while
REVISED: I'll lean on you and you lean on me and maybe that cop driving down the interstate.
won't notice we stagger when were drunk.
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing
"If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with it back to you when you have forgotten the words." - unknown
them, I'd be at the bottom to catch them."
REVISED: A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart
REVISED: If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't and can tell you when you are off key.
jump with them, I'd be at the bottom to video tape them.
"Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best DEADLINE: 1s TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
friends listen to what you don't say."
Articles to be considered for the July 27th issue, must
REVISED: Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you be received by noon on Tuesday, July 4th. Submit
say. Best friends don't take it so seriously. articles via e as an attachment or on disk in any
"We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we file format that is readable by Word for Windows '95.
take a little of each other everywhere." - Tim McGraw Send disk and hard copy to County Corridors c/o Judy
Tynyk, Weights & Measures, 125 East Court Street,
REVISED: We all take different paths in life, but no matter where Ithaca, NY 14850. Please include a contact number in
we go, I can't seem to get rid of you! case questions arise.
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CLASSIFIEDS 1797
Town of Dryden's first resident freeholder, George Robertson )
(who is known by contemporaries as "Father of Town ") /
For Sale:
purchases a lot in Dryden on the Bridle Road.
Spinet piano - 1976 Kimball - piano and bench
structurally perfect - pecan wood finish - needs to be
tuned. Best offer. Call Aurora at 273 -7605. a ,✓,
Small white gas range w /oven - 20" x 25" - for cabin or It's never to early to start thinking about Christmas. Call
small apartment. Set for propane but can be adapted for Tynyk Originals at 564 -9244 evenings or weekends for a
natural gas. Not new, but in very good condition - $50. unique gift or home decor item. Expecting a new arrival?
Call Sue at 272 -1099. Ask about the Fleece Cuddle Wrap for babies.
Top - quality leather hiking boots - men's size 8 or Massage for relaxation or as a therapeutic response to a
women's size 9 1 /2 or 10. Galibier Vercours for heavy- chronic problem. Can be flexible benefits reimbursable.
duty hiking - great for Adirondacks back country! Call Richard Reed at 844 -9327.
Excellent condition - well cared for (sno sealed
regularly) less than 200 miles on them $40. Call Sue DEADLINE IS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTIIIII
at 272 -1099.
REI 2 person pup tent with waterproof floor and fly. CLASSIFIEDS
Not self standing - orange and tan - good condition, but Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County
not used in the last 10 years - may be a little musty - $30. employees, retirees and their immediate families. Ads may
CaII Sue at 272 -1099. be for any purpose, however personal ads will not be
accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers
Fiberglass truck cap - white - good condition. Fits small may be listed in your ad, however we do need your full
size trucks (i.e. Ranger). Asking $140 - call Georgetta or name and County telephone number submitted with the
Don at 257 -7332. ad in case there are questions. Submit your ad to County
Corridors c/o Judy Tynyk, Weights di Measures, 125 East
Futon frame and top - quality mattress - one year old - Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 via US or
like new - $125. Call Kay at 844 -4442. interdepartmental mail or e-mail to: gitchygumma@ juno.com
1988 Ford Bronco II - Eddie Bauer edition, 5 speed, NOTE:
122K - running boards - $1,300 - call 607 - 836 -6136 after If you would like to modify your classified or want to
6 p.m. - leave message if no answer. run it again, you must re- submit it!
1993 Toyota Tercel - two door - 4 speed - air - four
snow tires - very reliable car - $2,300 or best offer - call COUNTY CORRIDORS
532 - 9224. Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by
the Editorial Board based on their interest to Tompkins County
employees and retirees. They do not necessarily express the
S ervices: opinions of the Editorial Board. Material is solicited from current
employees, retirees and others. The Editorial Board reserves the
Tioga Technical - Don't kill your computer! Let me help right to edit submissions, except in the instance of copyright
with troubleshooting, training, upgrades - whatever it materials.
takes to get you and your computer working together EDITORIAL BOARD:
again. Call James Keegan at 273 -7957 evenings or Bill Chopp Department of Social Services
weekends. Sharon Cooper Sheriff's Department
Liz Croop Department of Mental Health
Zart Computer Services - for all of your computer Iretta Ellis Information Technology Services
needs: consulting, computers and accessories. 266 -7492. Michelle Pottorff Board of Representatives
Katy Prince Health Department
Vickie Wagner (Artist) Department of Assessment
Wedding Photography Dunn Rite. High quality matte Judy Tynyk (Chair /Editor) Dept. of Weights di Measures
albums. Videography. Affordably priced. Call 594 -3387
1 Donna Deputron (Distribution Coordinator) Bldgs. de Grads.
until 8:00 p.m.