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     Hello.  Welcome to the Bartlett Firefighters Local 3583 website.  If you're a visitor,  take a look at our pictures or check out the public info tab for lot's of information.  Members, be sure to sign up for the forum and keep coming back as we update the site almost everyday.  If you have any good ideas or some pictures you would like for us to use,  e-mail us at jpilant@bartlettfirefighters.com.  Thank you for stopping by.

Greater love hath no man than this, that  a man lay down his life for his friends.    John 15:13





                       

                             
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What's New

We have switched to a new printing company for all of our shirts, hats, and Local 3583 merchandise.  We can now print any of our shirt designs on kids shirts, baby clothes, adult sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, longsleave shirts....  You get the idea.  If you would like to order anything please contact Jensen Pilant.  They should be in 1-2 days after order is in.  We also are getting hats(structured and non-structured) and polos with embroidering



12/8/09


B-shift was dispatched to a structure fire on 12/3 around 2 pm.  T1 arrived on scene to find a one story residential with heavy smoke.  Fire crews made entry and initiated an aggressive attack.  One firefighter was injured, transported to the hospital and later released.  The fire is still under investigation.  More pics in the photo album.







11/3/09

Bartlett hires 6 new firefighters to the department. The names are as follows:      Bryce 
                             Kipp
                             Dusty
                             Andrew
                             J.R.
                                   


10/21/09

                     
Congratulations to Scott Edwards for his promotion to Driver.  Scott is now on 4-A.  





9/29/09


Several members of Local 3583 ran in the Ashley Scott 5K on Saturday.  The money raised helps support the Y.W.C.A  to help assist victims in domestic abuse.  Thank you to all who participated.

                              More pics in the photo album



9/15/09
New officers were elected to the e-board in the last meeting.  Troy Holloway was elected Vice President and Jensen Pilant was elected Sergeant at Arms. 




8/13/09

C-shift fire on Keeneland Cv.  Engine 4 arrived first on the scene with alot of smoke and fire blowing out of the back.  Truck 1 and engine 2 arrived shortly after and battled the heat to extinguish the fire.  Two people were treated for smoke inhalation and one was taken to the hospital.  Go the the photo album for pictures.






8/11/09

                           

Our brother and beloved friend Brian Ball passed away while working his side job.  Brian was co-owner of Chipper's Tree Service and was cutting down a tree that was blown over from the tornado that hit the Cordova area.  Brian was a 12 year veteran of the Bartlett Fire Department and leaves a wife, Pam, and two boys, Jake and Dylan.  Brian had a calming presence and was a friend to everyone.  He will be greatly missed.  An account has been set up for the family at the Bank of Bartlett if you wish to donate.  


                            

                            In Memory of Brian Ball 
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7/29/09
 
                            
Congratulations to Blake Boros for his promotion to Lieutenant.   Blake is now on 2-B. 





7/8/09

B-shift fire on July 8 around 7 pm.  E2 arrived first on scene to find the carport fully involved.  The fire reached the attic and spread but crews put a good stop on it and saved the rest of the house.  No one was injured.    

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6/20/09


Local 3583 members, (right to left)  Jensen Pilant, Ben Spiva, Greg Clutch, and Jimmy McCasky participated in the Friends of Bobby Simmons Golf Tournament on June 19.  The proceeds from the tournament help fund Alderman Simmons in elections for the city of Bartlett.  Local 3583 worked extremely hard to help Alderman Simmons in the past elections. 



5/3/09


A-shift fire on Astro Cv.  Pictures courtesy of Stephen Pickett.  More pictures in photo album.






4/8/09

Bartlett President Pete Cooper (left) and Memphis President Pery Cathy (right) with IAFF President Harold Schaitberger (center) at the 2009 Legislative Conference. The conference was held March 15-18 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. You can go to the IAFF web site to hear the conference.




3/25/09

Two dumpsters outside of the Guitar Center caught fire Tuesday afternoon.  The wind was strong that day and it eventually caught some cardboard and wood pallets inside the building on fire.  B-shift worked hard and put a stop on it.  


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3/6/09


Many familiar faces gathered at the Bartlett Municipal Center on February 27 to celebrate over 58 years of service to the Bartlett Fire Department.  The retirement party was for (from left) Leonard Smith, over 19 years, Louis Vaden, over 24 years, and Ken Mote, over 15 years.  The three retirees had many stories told of good times and good laughs from chiefs to old partners and were presented with plaques and gifts.  Thank you for your dedication to the job and to this city.  Good luck with your future endeavors.  

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2/27/09


Local 3583 member Lt. Jimmy McCaskey's decision to risk his life to save two strangers is why he recently received the Medal of Valor from the 100 Club of Memphis. It's one of the highest honors for bravery a firefighter can receive.  Click here to read full story.




2/20/09



Local 3583 ran for the second year in the 12th Annual St. Valentine's Day 5-10K.  Five union members and one fire department probie ran to promote good physical fitness and union support.  Thanks to all those who ran and came out to watch. 

(more pics in the photo album)  



2/20/09


The Bartlett and Shelby County Fire Departments along with Tennessee Task Force One and Search Dogs South of Byhalia, Miss.,  received oxygen masks made for pets.  Click here to read more.






1/9/09

President Pete Cooper and union member,  Jensen Pilant , congratulate newly elected Alderman John Barzano and Alderman Bobby Simmons at the official swearing-in ceremony.  Local 3583 showed tremendous support for both candidates in the 2008 election.  Thank you to all who worked the polls and helped with the election.   

12/18/08

B-shift had a structure fire around 7pm on 12/15.  The fire was venting itself on the C-D corner and was well involved when the first crew made the scene.  The fire spread quickly but fire crews worked hard into the night to extinguish the flames.  No one was hurt and everyone did a great job.  If anyone has pictures of the fire please let me know so I can post them on the website. 




12/13/08

The Bartlett Fire Department graduated 4 new recruits on 12/12 at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center.  They were sworn in and presented their badges and shift assignments.  A shift will get Andrew Mills and Brett Bueltemann and will start on 12/19.  Kyle Ervin will go to B shift and start on 12/17 and Charlie Bagwell is going to C shift and will start on 12/16.  Good luck to the new recruits.  We hope you have a long successful career.   


10/21/08

Local 3583 president Pete Cooper gives a check to the Shelby County PTA president Becca Priddy.  Armed with one very sad and critical statistic – that Tennessee ranks high among the worst states with regard to preventable fire deaths.  Ms. Priddy recognized right away the positive impact such a program could have in Shelby County elementary schools. So she saw to it that SCS would become the state’s first school system to adopt the Buzzly Fire Safety program as part of the curriculum.  Local firefighters and SCS representatives joined together at a press conference at Shelby Farms to introduce the program and give their donations.  Through school level donations, the Buzzly Fire Safety Kit – $1,000 worth of educational materials, including a DVD, workbooks, lesson plans and more – will be first delivered to 10 SCS elementary schools.  The materials, which reinforce fire safety messages through songs, dances, memory exercises and other fun learning activities, can be used at any time during the school year.  Thank you to SCS for piloting this new program. 


10/18/08

Union members, as well as family, met together Saturday to participate in the 2nd Annual Ashley Scott Memorial 5K run.  Proceeds from the 5k were donated to the Y.W.C.A. Abused Women's Services Emergency Shelter to assist victims of domestic abuse.  Thanks to those who came out.

9/30/08

Lt. Jimmy McCaskey receives a First Responders Award for his heroic act of saving a father and son from drowning while vacationing in Florida.  Click here to read the full story.


9/29/08
Congratulations to Kevin Budde on his promotion to firefighter/driver.  Kevin will be assigned to 4-A.


 
8/29/08
Bartlett hires 4 new firefighters to the department. The  names are as follows:  Charles D. Bagwell
                   Brett R. Bueltemann
                   Kyle M. Ervin                       
                        Andrew L Mills, Jr.


8/13/08
Local 3583 member Jimmy McCaskey saves two lives while vacationing in Florida.  Click here to read story. 

7/26/08

    Bartlett firefighters see and find some strange things when they answer emergency calls. The story of what they found Saturday, July 26 at 2446 East Gemini Cove will be told for years to come. The firefighters responded to a call that smoke was coming from the home. When they arrived at 4:09 p.m. they were forced to make entry when no one answered the door. Efrain Valdez Chamizo, the alleged resident of the home, had apparently forgotten a pan of beans on the stove.  In addition to the pan of  burning beans, the firefighters found a large quantity of pot. As they made their way throughout the home, looking for anyone who may be in distress, they observed marijuana to be growing in almost every room of the residence.


    Union members as well as other members of the fire department participated in the annual Dream Factory Buzz the Red, White, and Blue.  This year they raised over $5,000 to help send a young girl to swim with the dolphins.  Thank you for all those who donated and helped raise money.


    Team Bartlett/Memphis competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Jackson, MS on  5/17.  The team made it all the way to quarter finals before being eliminated by one of the nations top ranked teams.  Although they did not win, the team has qualified for the Worlds held in Las Vegas.  They would like to thank Local 3583 for there support.  Congratulations.


   Local 3583 had seven members show up to run in the 11th Annual St. Valentine's Day 10k and 5k run/walk on Feb. 9, 2008.  Family members also ran to show support for Local 3583 and to promote good physical fitness among members.  Thanks to all those that participated.