By Michell Williams

During the Spring 2022 semester, the Lassen Community College Fire Technology and Welding programs partnered to create new fire training props at the Lassen County Fire Training Center.

LCC Welding program students, Melody Banuelos, Quentin Cowson, Daniel Eckelbarger, Mitch Holland, Ryan Monday, and Jorge Rocha worked together to create seven windows and two frames with one hatch to pass between the floors of two shipping containers.

Once the windows, frames, and hatch construction were completed in the LCC Welding Technology Facilities Maintenance class (IT-72), the students went off campus to the Susanville Fire Training Center with the LCC mobile welding trailer for installation in the shipping containers.

On site, the students prepped the window openings and the openings between the floor and ceiling of the two shipping containers cut out by Susan River Fire Protection District and Susanville Fire Department.

The students welded hooks to the containers for fall protection and to help hoist the 150-pound windows up six feet off the ground to the second story. After the students completed the prep work, five of the seven windows were welded in place along with the frames between the floors for pass through leaving two spare windows for future projects.

The lower shipping container houses props for an SCBA Confidence course in which Firefighters are challenged to work in confined spaces and entanglement areas and complete the course while using air from their SCBA’s.

The upper container will be used for firefighter survival techniques including window bailouts onto a ladder and includes a floor opening in which firefighters will simulate rescuing a firefighter who has fallen through a floor into a basement.

The new training props will be available to any Fire department in the county as well as used extensively for Lassen College Fire Technology classes.

This project was completed in cooperation with multiple fire agencies, associations, private businesses and the Lassen College CTE departments. Participating local fire agencies included the Susanville Fire Department, Susan River Fire District, and Cal Fire.

The planning, coordination and some funding for the project was through the Lassen County Fire Officers Association and the Lassen College Fire Technology Department. Additional funding for the steel window frames was provided by a grant through Lassen Community College. The two containers were provided to the training center by Cal Fire and the containers were moved and stacked by Terry Mallery of Lassen Rents.

Road base was funded by the LCFOA and leveling of the dirt pad was completed by Norm Shepherd of Pee Wee Enterprises.

Another spectacular Lassen County Fair Parade is in the books and the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, organizers of the event, have announced results of the parade judging.

Commercial

First Place #30 – Diamond Mountain Casino

Second Place #21 – Lassen County Public Health

Organizational

First Place #14 – Lassen High School Cheerleaders

Second Place #6 – Lassen County Jr Fair Board

Classic (1940-1986)

First Place #31 – T & A

Second Place #29 – Marty Harris

Commercial Vehicles

First Place #35 – Lassen Municipal Utility District

Second Place #15 – Lassen Rural Bus

Race Cars/Competition Cars

First Place #38 – Angela Grimm

Second Place #44 – Dirt Slayers

Fire Trucks

First Place #24 – US Forest Service

Second Place #9 – Susanville Fire Dept.

Other

First Place #11 – Desert Rat Racing

Second Place #16 – Lassen Side by Side

Junior

First Place #3 – Little Mr. & Little Miss 2022

Second Place #41 – Wheels West

Organization

First Place #23 – Salvation Army

Second Place #43 ½ – Job’s Daughters Bethel 46

Organization

First Place #37- Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse

Second Place #45 – BLM – Office of Law Enforcement & Security

The advisory ends at 10:00p.m. Saturday.

Weather experts say that there is a high risk of heath health impacts for much of the population, especially those without sufficient cooling or hydration resources, and those outdoors for extended periods of time.

While daytime high temperatures will be near or above records, limited overnight cooling will exacerbate heat health impacts especially for those without air conditioning.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

The Lassen High School Field Hockey Team will be hosting a Field Hockey Skills Camp beginning Monday, giving girls between the ages of 8 and 14 an opportunity for in-depth instruction in the fundamentals of Field Hockey while preparing to compete at higher levels.

“We believe sports are a valuable part of life, in which many life skills can be taught and reinforced in a fun and meaningful way,” say camp organizers. “Our first priority is to provide a positive experience in which campers are taught teamwork, conflict resolution skills, and individual responsibility. We promote physical activity and encourage a healthy lifestyle through participation in sports.”

Campers will be placed on teams of no more than seven players, with a trained camp counselor. Counselors will provide constant supervision and act as a positive role model to all campers.

Participants should wear appropriate athletic attire and running shoes. Bring soccer cleats and shin guards. Hockey Sticks, snacks and water will be provided.

Lunch is available to purchase for $5. Players can sign-up on the first day of camp at Lassen High School. Camp will be held from 8:00a.m. until noon, August 1st through the 4th.

Click here to download the Field Hockey Camp sign-up form. For more information contact Kelly Hermann at 1.610.223.4638.

Telegraph communication between Susanville and Wadsworth will be established within a week, according to General Foreman Woods, in charge of the construction of the Fernley and Lassen railroad.

Poles are being erected by the company and three miles of wire is being strung per day. Litchfield now has telegraph service.

The work of ballasting the road has also been started.

Bridge work is also being rushed to completion, a large force of men being employed on the concrete abutments in a number of canyons, for the support of several steel bridges.

The work of excavating for the depot and freight sheds has also been started.

The stock corrals, sidings and switches have been finished at Caloretta and Leavitt. The first shipment of stock from the new yards will be made August 10.