Posted on September 6, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In order to celebrate their 130th anniversary, the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department will be holding an open house at their fire station next month.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said event details were provided when the Town Council met Tuesday night. It will be held from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, October, 12th.
They’ll have a variety of food options available and there will be some other giveaways.
Coincidentally, this celebration recognizing the founding of the Department coincides with National Fire Prevention Week and Fire Safety Awareness Month.
Back at a meeting in March, Fire Chief Joe Leszek mentioned that the Department received a $4,000 grant through the Starke County Community Foundation that they planned to spend on safety materials and smoke alarms for the open house.
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Friday, September 6, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
NJ-WT Fire Department Receives Mutual Aid with Response to Fire on SR 39
Posted on August 19, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Shortly before 11:00 a.m. (on Monday, August 19th), the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large shed fire in the 7400 South block of State Road 39.
NJ-WT FD officials stated that on arrival, the shed was almost fully engulfed and the roof collapsed shortly after they got to the scene.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek discussed the response effort during his report at the North Judson Town Council meeting, noting that the structure was filled with bales of hay.
He told the council, “We had 13 of our fireman show up; we were assisted by Knox, Bass Lake, and San Pierre so I want to thank those departments for extending mutual aid.”
Fire Department representatives shared some additional information on their social media account, noting that Starke County EMS also responded to the scene and La Crosse Fire Department was on standby at the San Pierre station to help cover the area.
No injuries were reported but officials did state that there were around 140 bales of hay inside that were burning along with many other contents.
The firefighters were on the scene for four hours and used around 35,000 gallons of water. FD reps noted that’s about 10 times as much as they typically use since the average house fire only requires anywhere from 3,000 to 4,000 gallons.
The newly formed North Judson-Wayne Township FD Auxiliary was recognized for delivering some popsicles to help responders keep cool and providing pizza for everyone since most of them missed lunch.
Officials also extended their gratitude to Ed, Dave and Chris Lambert from Lambert Farms for providing assistance by pulling out smoldering bales and breaking them up with a pay-loader and excavator.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Shortly before 11:00 a.m. (on Monday, August 19th), the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large shed fire in the 7400 South block of State Road 39.
NJ-WT FD officials stated that on arrival, the shed was almost fully engulfed and the roof collapsed shortly after they got to the scene.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek discussed the response effort during his report at the North Judson Town Council meeting, noting that the structure was filled with bales of hay.
He told the council, “We had 13 of our fireman show up; we were assisted by Knox, Bass Lake, and San Pierre so I want to thank those departments for extending mutual aid.”
Fire Department representatives shared some additional information on their social media account, noting that Starke County EMS also responded to the scene and La Crosse Fire Department was on standby at the San Pierre station to help cover the area.
No injuries were reported but officials did state that there were around 140 bales of hay inside that were burning along with many other contents.
The firefighters were on the scene for four hours and used around 35,000 gallons of water. FD reps noted that’s about 10 times as much as they typically use since the average house fire only requires anywhere from 3,000 to 4,000 gallons.
The newly formed North Judson-Wayne Township FD Auxiliary was recognized for delivering some popsicles to help responders keep cool and providing pizza for everyone since most of them missed lunch.
Officials also extended their gratitude to Ed, Dave and Chris Lambert from Lambert Farms for providing assistance by pulling out smoldering bales and breaking them up with a pay-loader and excavator.
Photo Source: NJ-WT FD FB Page
Monday, April 8, 2019
North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Teams Up With Local Departments for Anhydrous Training
Posted on April 8, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Members of the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department recently participated in a collaborative training session to prepare for agriculture season.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek highlighted the opportunity when town council members met last Monday.
He explained, “We had a joint training tonight with LaCrosse Fire over anhydrous protocols.” Chief Leszek continued, “With planting season coming in, it’s usually something that we have to deal with at least once or twice.”
In a social media post made about Monday night’s training, officials shared that anhydrous ammonia is a common but dangerous fertilizer utilized by farmers throughout the area.
According to department reps, firefighters from LaCrosse, North Judson-Wayne Township and Kouts Departments toured the CFS fertilizer and chemical storage and serving facility.
During the tour, the captain of the LaCrosse Fire Department, who also works at the facility, discussed the construction types of the buildings and identified locations of all the hazardous materials.
Some pre-planning for a fire or an incident where an evacuation would be called for was also done during the training session.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Members of the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department recently participated in a collaborative training session to prepare for agriculture season.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek highlighted the opportunity when town council members met last Monday.
He explained, “We had a joint training tonight with LaCrosse Fire over anhydrous protocols.” Chief Leszek continued, “With planting season coming in, it’s usually something that we have to deal with at least once or twice.”
In a social media post made about Monday night’s training, officials shared that anhydrous ammonia is a common but dangerous fertilizer utilized by farmers throughout the area.
According to department reps, firefighters from LaCrosse, North Judson-Wayne Township and Kouts Departments toured the CFS fertilizer and chemical storage and serving facility.
During the tour, the captain of the LaCrosse Fire Department, who also works at the facility, discussed the construction types of the buildings and identified locations of all the hazardous materials.
Some pre-planning for a fire or an incident where an evacuation would be called for was also done during the training session.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
New Signs Installed at North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Station
Posted on March 12, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
New signs have been installed at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek informed council members that the installation was complete during his report at last Monday’s town council meeting. He told members that he’s received a lot of positive feedback so far.
Leszek previously shared the project included the company redoing the signs on the front and the parking lot sides of the firehouse. He added that they also redid the street sign by converting it to LED lights and adding a base cover over the bottom to dress it up.
On the building itself, composite lettering was used to spell out the Department’s name and portion of the sign that features the Maltese Cross with their emblem is back lit on each side of the firehouse.
As a reminder, the signs were replaced by Premiere Signs for $9,181.88. The Department was able to pay $3,500 of that and then the town covered the remaining balance.
To take a look at the new signage, swing by the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department located at 209 North Luken Street.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
New signs have been installed at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek informed council members that the installation was complete during his report at last Monday’s town council meeting. He told members that he’s received a lot of positive feedback so far.
Leszek previously shared the project included the company redoing the signs on the front and the parking lot sides of the firehouse. He added that they also redid the street sign by converting it to LED lights and adding a base cover over the bottom to dress it up.
On the building itself, composite lettering was used to spell out the Department’s name and portion of the sign that features the Maltese Cross with their emblem is back lit on each side of the firehouse.
As a reminder, the signs were replaced by Premiere Signs for $9,181.88. The Department was able to pay $3,500 of that and then the town covered the remaining balance.
To take a look at the new signage, swing by the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department located at 209 North Luken Street.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department Secures Grant Funding for Light Conversion Project
Posted on February 6, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Officials at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department will be able to convert multiple lights over to LED without utilizing any money from their budget.
During his report Monday night, Fire Chief Joe Leszek told town council members that he was able to secure some grant funding to cover the cost of the light conversion project at the firehouse.
He shared, “Through the Starke County Community Foundation and the Hardesty Endowment, we received an $8,000 grant.”
Leszek noted that the grant money will allow them to do even more than what was originally discussed with the council.
“That’s going to be able to take care of our LED light conversion for the whole firehouse,” Leszek continued, “and that’s also going to be upgrading four LED scene lights on our main engine, out on engine one.”
Chief Lezek added that department officials are always on the look out for future funding opportunities.
“Two things that we really wanted to get done this year we were able to do without any cost to us or taking anything out of our budget so that’s awesome. We’re continuing to look for other grant opportunities still to continue to upgrade equipment and get more equipment in.”
If you come across any grants or funding programs that seem like they could be beneficial to the town’s firefighters, you can contact them through the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department facebook page or by calling 574-896-2712.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Officials at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department will be able to convert multiple lights over to LED without utilizing any money from their budget.
During his report Monday night, Fire Chief Joe Leszek told town council members that he was able to secure some grant funding to cover the cost of the light conversion project at the firehouse.
He shared, “Through the Starke County Community Foundation and the Hardesty Endowment, we received an $8,000 grant.”
Leszek noted that the grant money will allow them to do even more than what was originally discussed with the council.
“That’s going to be able to take care of our LED light conversion for the whole firehouse,” Leszek continued, “and that’s also going to be upgrading four LED scene lights on our main engine, out on engine one.”
Chief Lezek added that department officials are always on the look out for future funding opportunities.
“Two things that we really wanted to get done this year we were able to do without any cost to us or taking anything out of our budget so that’s awesome. We’re continuing to look for other grant opportunities still to continue to upgrade equipment and get more equipment in.”
If you come across any grants or funding programs that seem like they could be beneficial to the town’s firefighters, you can contact them through the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department facebook page or by calling 574-896-2712.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Town Council Revisits Sign Project at North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department
Posted on January 28, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A potential sign project at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department was revisited when town council members met last Monday.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek reminded the council that this idea was first brought up a couple of months ago.
He stated that the Fire Department has $3,500 set aside for the project and asked if the Town would be willing to provide their portion of the remaining project costs, which was discussed in the past.
Leszek shared that he received a quote from Premiere Signs. They offered to provide preliminary drawings and perform the specified job for a total of $9,200. If they went with that company, the Town’s contribution would be $5,700.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe noted that the project has been budgeted for in 2019.
Leszek was asked to discuss the type of signs would be purchased.
He explained, “They’re going to be poly signs that would be placed on the sign of the building, so they’re going to be 3-D, they’re going to be raised”
Leszek continued to elaborate on the work that was quoted, “And that would actually be taking our sign that’s in front out the firehouse now, that’s lighted, changing that over to LEDs and changing the panels inside that to match the building too.”
Councilwoman Wendy Hoppe asked if any other companies provided a quote. Leszek said he also checked with Steindler Signs & Graphix and they offered up a quote that was about $3,000 – $4,000 more than the one provided by Premiere.
Clerk-Treasurer Rowe recommended also checking with Simko Signs out of Valparaiso. Councilman James Young said he could provide Leszek with the necessary contact info.
Council President John Rowe asked Leszek to get one more quote and said that the members could likely act on it when the council meets next on Monday, February 4th.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A potential sign project at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department was revisited when town council members met last Monday.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek reminded the council that this idea was first brought up a couple of months ago.
He stated that the Fire Department has $3,500 set aside for the project and asked if the Town would be willing to provide their portion of the remaining project costs, which was discussed in the past.
Leszek shared that he received a quote from Premiere Signs. They offered to provide preliminary drawings and perform the specified job for a total of $9,200. If they went with that company, the Town’s contribution would be $5,700.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe noted that the project has been budgeted for in 2019.
Leszek was asked to discuss the type of signs would be purchased.
He explained, “They’re going to be poly signs that would be placed on the sign of the building, so they’re going to be 3-D, they’re going to be raised”
Leszek continued to elaborate on the work that was quoted, “And that would actually be taking our sign that’s in front out the firehouse now, that’s lighted, changing that over to LEDs and changing the panels inside that to match the building too.”
Councilwoman Wendy Hoppe asked if any other companies provided a quote. Leszek said he also checked with Steindler Signs & Graphix and they offered up a quote that was about $3,000 – $4,000 more than the one provided by Premiere.
Clerk-Treasurer Rowe recommended also checking with Simko Signs out of Valparaiso. Councilman James Young said he could provide Leszek with the necessary contact info.
Council President John Rowe asked Leszek to get one more quote and said that the members could likely act on it when the council meets next on Monday, February 4th.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Potential Lighting Upgrade Considered at North Judson-Wayne Township Fire House
Posted on January 16, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A possible lighting upgrade is being considered at the North Judson-Wayne Town Volunteer Fire Department building.
During the first North Judson Town Council meeting of the year, Fire Chief Joe Leszek informed members about the potential lighting overhaul.
Leszek explained, “We’ve had ballasts going out in the lights in the fire house. I got a quote from a company to switch those from ballast style lights to LED lights which would last 10 years and be more efficient.”
Fire Chief Leszek provided members with information from the only quote he’s received thus far.
He shared, “Right now, the one quote we got was about $30 a bulb so to do the whole firehouse would be around twenty-six hundred bucks [$2,600]”
Leszek told members that he received another number to call to get an additional quote and a few of the members said they had companies in mind that he could check into as well.
Leszek said once some more concrete plans and figures are available for comparison, he will bring those into a meeting to keep the council informed about the selection process.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A possible lighting upgrade is being considered at the North Judson-Wayne Town Volunteer Fire Department building.
During the first North Judson Town Council meeting of the year, Fire Chief Joe Leszek informed members about the potential lighting overhaul.
Leszek explained, “We’ve had ballasts going out in the lights in the fire house. I got a quote from a company to switch those from ballast style lights to LED lights which would last 10 years and be more efficient.”
Fire Chief Leszek provided members with information from the only quote he’s received thus far.
He shared, “Right now, the one quote we got was about $30 a bulb so to do the whole firehouse would be around twenty-six hundred bucks [$2,600]”
Leszek told members that he received another number to call to get an additional quote and a few of the members said they had companies in mind that he could check into as well.
Leszek said once some more concrete plans and figures are available for comparison, he will bring those into a meeting to keep the council informed about the selection process.
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