D.E.B.

THANK YOU TO D.E.B. AND COMMUNITY RESPONDERS

On Sunday, March 17th. An extraordinary synergy of community support, education, and equipment played a pivotal role in an effective community response. It demonstrated our ability to swiftly mobilize our trucks and volunteers from their winterized state, achieving significant results. This incident offers a wealth of learning opportunities.

Despite it still being winter, with conditions that had responders ankle-deep in mud, the occurrence of a grass fire was a stark wake-up call. Please stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone for your collective efforts!

WHAT DEB IS DOING!

Provided professional wildland training for nearly 100 Islander’s who have participated in Wildland Firefighting Basics Training to date.
Implemented IamResonding.com application for our first responders in conjunction with SJC sheriff dispatch to provide situational awareness to responders and partner agencies.
Secured insurance policies for the brigade covering: volunteers, equipment, commandeered resources, and the organization.
Incorporated the Decatur Emergency Brigade as a local, state, and federally recognized organization with the maximum efficacy and benefits of an emergency response organization available.
Coordinating closely with the WA Department of Natural Resources and their jurisdiction over all rural unincorporated wildland areas, including the entirety of the San Juan Islands.
Participating in training with the San Juan County Interagency Wildland Response Team and cultivating our nearest resources on Lopez Island.
Ownership of the four (4) wildland response trucks, maintaining the equipment inventory, and planning strategic equipment upgrades.
Developed a Board of Directors including up to 9 representatives of the island’s community and demographic diversity.
Working with island HOAs to coordinate equipment resources, planned responses, membership involvement, and financial support.
Have hosted on island vaccination clinic with the SJC Health Department.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

Wildland Firefighting Basics Training

Many thanks and kudos to the over 100 Islanders who, like Sara, attended Wildland Firefighting Basics Training.

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WA State DNR Management

DNR Management’s continued support and partnership with DEB, including their visit to Decatur on June 18, 2022, is greatly appreciated.

SJC Interagency Wildland Response Team and SJC Sheriff

Special thanks to the SJC interagency Wildland Response Team, SJC Sheriff, and SJC Dispatch who participated in DEB’s latest training on June 18, 2022.

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‼️ Important Change in Emergency Response for Decatur and Outer Islands ‼️

-WHAT YOU NEED TO DO-

ADD EMERGENCY CONTACT TO YOUR PHONE 1. save 360-218-3081 in your contacts under "Decatur Emergency Brigade" 2. DOWNLOAD AND PRINT "IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY" GUIDE post it prominently in your home

Volunteers don't necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

THANK YOU TO D.E.B. AND COMMUNITY RESPONDERS

WHAT DEB IS DOING!

OUR MISSION : Enhance Wildland Fire readiness for Decatur Island and associated public safety.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

Wildland Firefighting Basics Training

WA State DNR Management

SJC Interagency Wildland Response Team and SJC Sheriff

SJC Interagency Wildland Response Team and SJC Sheriff

Photo Gallery FROM TRAINING

‼️ Important Change in Emergency Response for Decatur and Outer Islands ‼️

-WHAT YOU NEED TO DO-

ADD EMERGENCY CONTACT TO YOUR PHONE 1. save 360-218-3081 in your contacts under "Decatur Emergency Brigade" 2. DOWNLOAD AND PRINT "IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY" GUIDE post it prominently in your home

Volunteers don't necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

THANK YOU TO D.E.B. AND COMMUNITY RESPONDERS

WHAT DEB IS DOING!

OUR MISSION : Enhance Wildland Fire readiness for Decatur Island and associated public safety.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

Wildland Firefighting Basics Training

WA State DNR Management

SJC Interagency Wildland Response Team and SJC Sheriff

SJC Interagency Wildland Response Team and SJC Sheriff

Photo Gallery FROM TRAINING

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