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Henrico, VA - Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 1400 block of Chickview Court off of Morton Drive in Henrico County’s North Side this morning, August 14th, for the report of a structure fire. Units received the call at 11:05 a.m.

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Motor vehicle accident with rollover

On August 30th at 1:47 a.m., Dover firefighters, along with ALS and BLS, were dispatched to an MVC reported with a rollover on White Oak Road, east side of Dover. Units arrived to find one vehicle into a tree with two patients, who were self-extricated. Crews provided care to the patients, who were transported to the local trauma center and secured the vehicle. Assistant Chief Smetana had command. Units responding were Command (46-20), Engine 3, and Rescue 1, Kent County paramedics, Ambulance 63, Ambulance 41, and Dover Police Department.

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Good Will participates in DE Fireman’s Conference

On September 19th, the officers and members traveled to Dover for the Delaware Fireman's Conference. The members represented the fire company as well as honoring member and outgoing Ladies Auxiliary of the the Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association Karen Majewski. We received trophies for 5th Best Appearing Men's Marching without Music, 3rd Best Appearing Pumper, 2nd Best Appearing Antique, and 2nd Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary Marching unit. Congratulations to all the members for their hard work and dedication.

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EMS chief honored On September 11, 2015, EMS Chief Doug Scott was honored at the Cottage Café for his devoted years of service at the Bethany Beach Fire Company. Chief Scott functioned as EMS Chief from April 2010 to August of this year. In addition to Chief Scott, eighteen members from the fire company were in attendance. Chief Scott was bestowed with a plaque of recognition. In addition to the plaque, a gift certificate to Ruth Chris Steak House was presented. These items were presented by Chief Brian Martin and President Steve Lett. A very unique and detailed cake was made by Lorilicious Cakes, Georgetown, Delaware. It accurately illustrated Chief Scott’s helmet and shield number. Chief Scott’s helmet was bent on the rear brim, which was also depicted in the design.

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Critically injured young man reunited with his rescuers On August 17, 2007, Bethany Beach Fire Company was alerted for rescue apparatus along with Millville Fire Company’s ambulance for a pedestrian struck on Route 1 at 9th Street in South Bethany Beach.

Due to the categories of calls being received, Sussex County paramedics and Delaware State Police were already enroute to the accident scene. Bethany Beach Fire Company personnel set up a perimeter to permit for a landing zone for the helicopter along with maintaining traffic control.

Ben Sawczuck, now 16 years old, was struck and critically injured while riding a bike. Young Ben still has no memory of the collision that day. Ben was transported by Delaware State Police Medevac Helicopter to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Unit in Baltimore City, Mary-

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On August 17th, Ben, his mother, Joanne Sawczuck and father Dave Sawczuck, of Alexandria, Virginia, were back in Bethany Beach and were reunited with their son’s rescuers from that warm August day.

Sussex County Paramedics, Captain Jeff Cox, Lieutenant Brian McConlouge, Sergeant Jonathan Offen, then EMT Amy Wiilie, now R.N. were affectionately greeted by Ben and his parents at Bethany Beach headquarters.

There was a lot of embracing, hand-shaking and acknowledgements being shared by Ben, his parents and the rescue personnel. Mr. Sawczuck declared Johns Hopkins

medical personal stated that the lifesustaining treatment afforded by the Sussex paramedics and Millville’s ambulance crew resulted in Ben’s successful recovery. The paramedics and fire personnel were exceptionally grateful for the magnitude of comments rendered by the Sawczuck family.

Chief Brian Martin, BBVFC, presented Ben with several tee-shirts and a fire cap embossed with the BBVFC Logo. Bob Powell was in attendance to represent the Millville Fire Company. In addition to these surprise gifts and all those personnel who attended, Captain Cox presented Ben with a framed photograph of the accident scene while he was being placed into the helicopter.

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We would like to say good job to Firefighter/EMT Phil Mezzatesta for his life saving efforts at a recent fire in Christiana. Pictured are Phil and Deputy Chief 6 from Christiana removing one victim from the top floor of the apartment. Keep up the good work gentleman.

Just prior to the noon hour on September 20, 2015, the Dover Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of S. Kirkwood Street for a 10'x10' outbuilding on fire. Fire Chief Mark Hall arrived on location within moments, confirming a shed fully involved with extension to the residence. Crews from Engine 4 and Ladder 1 arrived and made a quick knock on the fire keeping damage to the residence to a minimum.

Crews from Engine 6 and Rescue 1 assisted in overhaul and checked for further extension. The scene was placed under control and turned over to the City FM unit.

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Idaho: Terry K. Sonner, 33 Rank: Wildland Full-Time Fire Operations Supervisor Incident Date: June 10, 2015 Death Date: June 10, 2015 Fire Department: Boise District Bureau of Land Management Initial Summary: Fire Operations Supervisor Sonner collapsed after he and his fire crew finished physical training at the Hammett Guard Station, Idaho. Fellow firefighters initiated medical treatment on scene but Sonner succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

Wisconsin: Michael P. Miller, 45 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: June 20, 2015 Death Date: June 20, 2015 Fire Department: Green Bay Metro Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Miller was found collapsed on the floor in the fire station near his bunk in the early morning hours of June 20, 2015, and was quickly attended to by other department members who found no vitals signs present.

Lieutenant Miller was pronounced deceased in the location found at 04:55AM. Lieutenant Miller was working a 24 hour shift and had responded to his last alarm, an EMS call, several hours earlier. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined.

Colorado: John Whelan, 46 Rank: Engineer Incident Date: June 28, 2015 Death Date: July 15, 2015 Fire Department: Denver Fire Department Initial Summary: On June 28, while checking for extension from a dumpster fire, Engineer Whelan was critically injured when a skylight collapsed and he fell through the roof of an abandoned building at 3860 Blake Street. Whelan was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital for medical care including several surgeries. On July 15, several days after being released from the hospital to recover at home, Engineer Whelan was taken to St. Anthony North Health Campus with shortness of breath where, less than an hour later, he passed away from medical complications.

Pennsylvania: Melissa “Missy” Doll, 41 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: July 15, 2015 Death Date: July 16, 2015 Fire Department: Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Police Officer Doll passed away from an apparent cardiac arrest on July 16 after responding to a mutual aid structure fire late the night before.

North Carolina: James Alan Hicks, 44 Rank: Captain Incident Date: July 26, 2015 Death Date: July 27, 2015 Fire Department: North Carolina Air National Guard Fire and Emergency Services Initial Summary: Captain Hicks was found unresponsive in his fire department bunkroom several hours after responding to a mutual aid structure fire at 39025 Kemp Road, Albemarle. Captain Hicks was treated by fellow firefighters and other responders but was pronounced deceased at the fire house. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined by authorities.

South Carolina: Tyron Weston, 51 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 3, 2015 Death Date: July 26, 2015 Fire Department: Columbia Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Weston fell ill while on shift on July 3, 2015. During his recovery, Firefighter Weston passed away on the morning of Sunday, July 26, 2015. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

California: David “Dave” Ruhl, 38 Rank: Acting Assistant District Fire Management Officer Incident Date: July 30, 2015

Death Date: July 30, 2015 Fire Department: Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest Initial Summary: Acting Assistant District Fire Management Officer Ruhl was reported missing during the initial fire attack on the Frog Fire Wildfire in the Modoc National Forest. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office was called for assistance in searching for the missing firefighter. Search and rescue personnel started the initial search at approximately 2000hrs and continued until about midnight when it was halted because of hazardous fire conditions. Efforts began again at 0600hrs, July 31, and continued until Captain Ruhl’s body was discovered at 0917hrs. The incident remains under investigation by local, state, and national authorities.

California: Michael "Mike" Hallenbeck, 21 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: July 8, 2015 Death Date: July 8, 2015 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Initial Summary: Firefighter Hallenbeck, a member of Organized Crew 36 on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, was struck and killed by a tree during the initial attack on the Sierra fire that broke out south of the Echo Summit mountain pass in California. A second firefighter was injured in the same incident but was treated and released from the hospital.

North Carolina: James D. “JD” Robinson, 59 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: August 14, 2015 Death Date: August 14, 2015 Fire Department: Brasstown Fire Department Initial Summary: While on standby at a local race track, Fire Chief Robinson told other members that he was going to take a break and rest. A short time later when members realized that he was not breathing, CPR was begun immediately and EMS was contacted. Fire Chief Robinson was treated at the scene and transported to Murphy Medical Center but succumbed to his injury; the nature and cause of which is still to be reported.

North Carolina: Christopher Joe Daniels, 40 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: August 17, 2015 Death Date: August 17, 2015 Fire Department: Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Daniels arrived on shift at 0600hrs and per his normal routine ran for 30 minutes. He returned to the department's day room and was later found unresponsive at 0723hrs when members responded to a call.

The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined.

Washington: Richard Wheeler, 31 Rank: Firefighter Washington: Andrew Zajac, 26 Rank: Firefighter

Washington: Tom Zbyszewski, 20 Rank: Firefighter

Incident Date: August 19, 2015 Death Date: August 19, 2015 Fire Department: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Initial Summary: Firefighter Wheeler, Firefighter Zajac, and Firefighter Zbyszewski were killed and one additional firefighter was injured when the Twisp wildfire trapped them in their apparatus on state forest land. The firefighters, members of an engine crew from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, were involved in initial attack operations on the fire near Woods Canyon and Twisp River Roads in Washington State when their vehicle crashed and fire overtook it after winds suddenly shifted. The injured firefighter remains in the hospital in critical condition. Several other firefighters with dozer crews were also reported to have been injured. Investigation into the fatal incident continues.

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Risk, Possibility, and Probability STAYING SAFE

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On August 29th at approximately 3:15 p.m., Dover Fire along with BLS, ALS and aviation units Trooper 2 and Trooper 4 were dispatched to an MVC involving a motorcycle and a vehicle with subject trapped.

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The passengers side of the car was struck by a motorcycle, which then flipped over the vehicle.

Crews from Engine 3 and Rescue 1 worked very quickly to remove the trapped occupant from the passenger side front seat.

A total of five patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

Units responding included Dover Command (46-20 Smetana), Engine 3 and Engine 2, Rescue ,1 Trooper 2 and Trooper 4 from the Dalaware State Police, Ambulances from 63, 41 and 48 ALS and ALS Supervisor, Dover Police Department, and Delaware state fire police.

The following article was first published in 2006 and has been revised and updated as I discuss risk in the next few columns.

It was April, 2006 when a midwest fire department responded to a controlled burn that had gotten out of control and spread to adjacent brush.

During the operations at the fire, one of the apparatus became stuck in soft ground. In order to free the mired apparatus, a tractor was employed to do the pulling and a driver needed to steer the fire apparatus.

During the towing operation, according to reports, the clevis connection failed and the tow rope/cable whipped back through the windshield striking the firefighter steering the apparatus in the forehead. He was flown to the nearest trauma center, where he underwent brain surgery. The firefighter passed away as a result of his injuries a few days later.

Over the years, the word risk has become a common word in the field of firefighter safety. We risk a lot to save a lot, and we risk little to save little. Of course the risk that we are talking about is one’s life.

How much jeopardy (risk) shall we place upon our life in order to accomplish a specific task or function?

When we speak of risk, isn’t there risk in our everyday lives as well?

The potential to fall in the shower, get hit by a car, be involved in a motor vehicle accident, having something fall on us, or just simply trip and fall injuring ourselves.

What about the folks in our great country who live in areas devastated

by a multitude of other possibilities like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes?

Do we lock ourselves at home only to have the ceiling fall on us? Do we pack our bags and move? The answer to both questions, of course not!

We go about our daily routine with very little thought given to the aforementioned risks as life goes on.

We base our rationale on possibility versus probability.

There are those who have the sky falling, as everything is possible, but the folks who crunch numbers based on past experience talk in probabilities.

Like what was the probability of that clevis failing?

It is the real world we operate in and therefore we must, when making a risk assessment, consider probability over possibility.

Doing so does not negate a review of all the risk factors that may be encountered on scene and consideration given to both possibility and probability.

The proper risk analysis requires one to eliminate any life hazard whenever and wherever possible, or to reduce the risk hazard by altering the plan of operations whenever the hazard cannot be eliminated, and in this case visually checking the tow rope/cable and related equipment.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines Probability as a number expressing the likelihood that a specific event will occur, expressed as the ratio of the number of actual occurrences to the number of possible occurrences.

It defines Possibility as the fact or state of being possible, something that is possible; and it defines Accident as an unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: car accidents on icy roads.

Risk is defined as a factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger.

Could one have planned for such an incident? The possibility of the tow rope or cable may have been a passing thought for most on scene personnel.

How old was the cable or rope?

Was it inspected prior to use? It would still have to penetrate the windshield, which was acting as a simple protective barrier, but whoever would think it would or could happen.

How about your operations at motor vehicle incidents? Do you clear the immediate area of all personnel whenever the tow truck hooks up to a disabled vehicle?

What is the reliability and dependability of the tow cable? Who certifies the operator of the tow vehicle?

Many questions to which I don’t have the answers, but all pose the potential of risk should the cable snap and how much thought do we give to that occurring?

Do we continue to second guess ourselves about every detail after making a decision, if we do, nothing will be accomplished?

There is only so much that we can prepare for without becoming paranoid.

If we believe that everything can and will go wrong, there will be little need for us to leave the fire station.

We do our best to be prepared and sometimes, despite all our efforts, things just don't go the way we had anticipated.

In this incident, I believe accident is the correct word, what occurred was just an accident; unfortunately it claimed the life of a firefighter.

Till Next Time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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DCFEMS hosts free CPR event

The DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) along with the American Heart Association for Greater Washington and the Golden Triangle BID hosted a free CPR event at Farragut Park, Connecticut Ave and K St NW. Nearly 200 participants received training that consisted of a 20-minute session led by firefighters, EMTs and CPR instructors.

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DC graduation ceremony A graduation ceremony was held for Firefighter Paramedic Recruit Class 373 on Friday, September 4 at the DCFEMS Training Academy, 4600 Shepherd Pkwy SW. Ten firefigher/paramedics will join the department's ranks.

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Fire venting out windows On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 5:39 p.m. Ohio River responded to a residential structure fire in the 7600 block of the Left Fork of Nine Mile Road.

Chief-603 arrived first and found fire venting from several windows as well as heavy fire venting from the roof.

Engine 606 arrived and quickly assessed the structure and then made an aggressive interior attack.

Additional personnel from ORRVFD, as well as mutual aid from Barboursville and Ona arrived and stretched additional lines to bring the fire under control more quickly.

JUMP TO FILE #092515118 CCEMS transported one resident to the hospital with second degree burns that were received while attempting to move belongings away from the exterior of the house.

No one else was injured.

Units assigned to this run included Chief 601, Chief 603, Engine 606, Rescue 618, Chief 203, Engine 208, Utility 218, Engine 705, as well as two CCEMS squads and EMS supervisor.

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Three states battle raging Harpers Ferry fire

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Harpers Ferry, WV. On the morning of July 23, firefighters from West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland rushed to battle a three alarm fire that was raging out of control in this historic town.

Friendship Fire Co 1 of Harpers Ferry was on location within five minutes of receiving the call at 3:15 a.m., placing their squirt and pumper in operation on Washington Street.

As other ladder trucks and engines arrived, they were placed on the High Street side of the fire. As well as on the alley streets that contacted the two main streets.

Residents had nothing but high praise for the firefighters, who prevented the old town section from burning to the ground.

Only four buildings were destroyed, two of them pre-dated the raid on the town by John Brown in 1858. In fact, the fire station that Brown captured had sat about 50 feet from the fire on the other side of High Street on a hill.

During the Civil War, the town burned eight times as both the North and South troops fought for control of it and its rail road junction along with the river traffic from the Potomac and Shenan-

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Firefighters worked through the day and into the night hitting hot spots. As of Friday morning, the West Virginia State Fire Marshals Offfice had not determined the cause of the fire that had destroyed two pubs and other small shops. The fire also stopped morning commuters from getting their trains from the station across the street from the fire.

Visitors to this National Park were met with street closures, as they tried to walk around the town that President George Washington made important to the young county by placing Federal Arsenal #1 on its river banks.

Later, Lewis and Clarke left from the dock on the Shenandoah River side after being outfitted for their exploration of the Louisiana Purchases from the Federal Supplies at the arsenal and of course the raid on the arsenal by John Brown.

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COAL CITY FD

ATV accident with injuries

On Tuesday, September 15th around 1:00 p.m., units were dispatched to Coal City Road in Coal City for an ATV accident with injuries. Units also setup a landing zone nearby for a patient involved. Jan-Care Ambulance and the Raleigh County Sheriffs Office responded as well.

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SCENES FROM FIREHOUSE EXPO Photos by Heather Pillsworth, Managing Editor

Firehouse Expo dedicated to Harvey Eisner, industry icon "On October 23, 2014, the fire service lost an icon."

Those were the opening words during the opening ceremony for Firehouse Expo on July 16th.

Everyone in the fire service knows those words could JUMP TO FILE# only be spoken of 072315114 Harvey Eisner, who led Firehouse Magazine for over thirty years.

As the opening ceremony continued, Eisner was "a friend, colleague and mentor of the fire service" according to the very poignant words spoken

by Firehouse Editor Tim Sendelbach. Eisner made many significant contributions to the fire service, but his crowning achievement was his masterpiece, WTC: In their Own Words.

After Eisner's family was presented with a mounted bell and flag, several other presenta-

Carey Eisner remembers Harvey

tions followed including a thank you from the Baltimore Fire Chief. As everyone in the audience was aware, Baltimore faced civil unrest just a couple of months earlier.

The Keynote Presentation in-

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spired those in the audience and was presented by Col. Royal P. Mortensen (retired). He spoke about the foundation of good leadership and followership through his 12 rules to live by.

The expo featured numerous

Many of the classrooms were standing room only

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instructors during the conference, Firehouse Fit, a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, "Pass it Forward" sessions, Fire Family Life Program, a Harley Davidson giveaway, the Brotherhood Bash, as well as many other ceremonies,

awards and competitions.

The Firehouse Expo will be held at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN from October 1822, 2016.

- HEATHER PILLSWORTH

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Units respond to reports of hazardous devices in Dundalk apartment

Baltimore County Police responded for reports of hazardous devices in an apartment on Shipping Place in Dundalk on July 8th. Soon after arrival, a request was made for the BCoPD Hazardous Devices Unit and the BCoFD Hazmat Unit to respond. The suspect was taken into custody by police.

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Two year old medflighted after fall Montgomery, MD. A two year old child fell from a balcony in the 3300 block of Hewitt Ave on September 22, and suffered critical injuries. According to Pete Piringer, spokesman for Montgomery Fire and EMS, the child suffered traumatic injuries and was transported via medevac to a hospital.

Piringer said for balcony safety, for any gaps four inches or more-make modifications to stop children from squeezing through and "child proof� the area.

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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser

CHARLES LEWIS

Working house fire in Dundalk On July 27, 2015, a firebox assignment was sent to the 1700 block of Leslie Road for a report of a dwelling fire with people trapped. Units arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a two story single family dwelling and quickly requested the working fire assignment. The fire was brought under control approximately one hour later. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion and one civilian for smoke inhalation. The cause remains under investigation.

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Fire in Baltimore City apartment complex maintenance building Just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th, Baltimore City Fire Department Engine 45 was alerted for an automatic fire alarm in a maintenance building at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Fallstaff Road in Northwest Baltimore. While E45 was responding, BCFD Dispatch upgraded the call to a full fire box. Engine 45 arrived to heavy smoke showing and fire in the roof of a one story maintenance building for The Towers. BC4 (Goldberg) had command of the one alarm fire.

HazMat 3 responded at the request of command because a 250 gallon diesel fuel tank was in the structure. The building housed the sprinkler master controls for four apartment buildings in the complex.

Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows.

Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show.

Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen.

"The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun."

ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department.

"A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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Firefighters battle three alarm condo At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 6th, firefighters and paramedics from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were dispatched for a fire at a multi-family condominium complex in the 5800 block of Wyndham Way in Columbia.

The complex is JUMP TO FILE # located immedi- 090815107 ately adjacent to the Banneker fire station in Town Center, and crews were on scene almost immediately after dispatch.

First arriving units identified heavy fire coming from the third floor of the structure, and the company officer requested a second alarm.

Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire, but there was extensive damage to as many as 12 units as a result of the blaze.

The fire alarm system notified residents of the need to evacuate the structure, and the property’s sprinkler system activated as designed.

A third alarm was requested at 12:24 p.m. At the height of the event, more than 75 firefighters were on scene.

At this time, there have been two minor injuries to residents, and one firefighter received minor burns while extinguishing the blaze.

The fire was declared under control at about 1:00 p.m. and declared out at approximately 3:00 p.m.

The fire remains under investigation, and damage estimates are pending.

The American Red Cross has been requested to assist displaced residents, and HCFDRS’ senior chaplain is on location providing assistance to residents as needed.

- MARC FISCHER

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Two seriously injured when SUV strikes wall head on On September 1, 2015 at approximately 1:30 p.m., units were dispatched to the intersection of Belair Rd and Taylor Ave in the Overlea-Fullerton area of Baltimore County for the report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries.

While units were enroute, the call was upgraded to a rescue box after reporting two people were trapped in the SUV. Truck 8 (Fullerton) and Squad 523 (Middle River Ambulance Vol-

JUMP TO FILE #090215115 unteer Rescue Squad Co#52) went to work to extricate the two victims who both were suffering serious injuries.

Due to the seriousness of the injuries, two Maryland State Police Medevac helicopters were requested to fly both victims to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

During the course of the extrication, one of the victim's injuries proved to be extremely grave and the victim was transported by ground to the closest hospital. As a result, the second medevac was cancelled.

The other victim was removed from the vehicle and transported to Shock Trauma via Trooper 1. Their conditions remain unknown at this time - CHARLIE LEWIS

Fire at Washington College goes four alarms At 7:54 p.m. on August 15th, the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company, along with mutual aid were dispatched for a building fire in the 500 block of Washington Avenue.

The building was Washington College’s business office and Office of Information Technology.

Through the years, the fire building has been used for a variety of purposes. It housed a tractor and farm equipment company, an auto dealership, a restaurant and night club operation, an insurance agency and a real estate office.

Units were met with visible fire involving the structure on the front corner. The initial attack knocked this fire down. Entry into the building was forced, at which time it was discovered that fire had penetrated the interior. Personnel aggressively worked to control the fire inside.

However, due to previous building modifications, firefighters encountered multiple roofs, dropped ceilings and concealed spaces. These greatly hampered operations and prompted the need for additional personnel and equipment. Eventually, this incident escalated to four alarms.

Despite the best efforts of fire-

JUMP TO FILE #081715113 fighters, the fire affected the integrity of the roof. This necessitated the evacuation of the building at which time evacuation tones and apparatus air horns were sounded. Once all personnel were clear of the building and the fire had vented through the roof, elevated master streams were deployed. Eventually, the fire was darkened down and firefighters were able to reenter the structure and continue interior operations.

Washington Avenue, which is also Maryland State Route 213, was closed for several hours as equipment and hoses was blocking the roadway.

In the course of this operation, four firefighters sustained minor injuries and were transported to the local hospital, Chester River Hospital Center. Subsequently, all have been treated and released.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office responded to the scene and is currently conducting an origin and cause investigation.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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KEN SNYDER

Engine 39-11 of the Auburn Fire Co. (PA) is a 2005 Ford F 550/KME 500/350/20, which originally saw service in Sharpsburg, MD.

FRANK ROBINSON

Church Hill Fire Company (MD) runs this 1989 Mack CF/95'Aerialscope. This unit once saw service in Central Queensbury, NY.

Department sends EMS equipment to aid Papal visit Columbia, MD. In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) provided emergency medical services (EMS) equipment to assist with the large crowds expected to turnout. At the re- JUMP TO FILE # quest of Narberth 092215110 Ambulance, HCDFRS sent four cardiac monitoring devices to meet the need. HCDFRS provided this equipment on loan with the support of County Executive Allan H. Kittleman.

“Large scale events like the Papal Visit require the sharing of critical assets, extraordinary regional cooperation and mutual aid,” said County Executive Allan H. Kittleman. “With thousands expected in attendance, we wanted to support the efforts of our neighbors and do what we can to assist.”

HCDFRS provided four LIFEPAK monitors which are equipped with automated and manual defibrillations along with functions to monitor vitals and other cardiac symptoms. The LIFEPAK monitor is extremely beneficial when responding to cardiac arrests and enhances the level of care that

emergency service technicians and paramedics can provide. Although the ambulances that Narberth Ambulance owns are fully stocked with LIFEPAK monitors, they need loaners to provide standby coverage to the additional townships that border the Pope’s motorcade and parade routes. The temporary loan of this equipment will not impact operations here in Howard County.

“When large crowds gather, it creates additional challenges for first responders, especially as we respond to medical incidents,” said Fire Chief John S. Butler. “Having the right supply of equipment can

literally make the difference in the chances of survival so we wanted to make sure that Narberth had everything they needed to meet the demand.”

In addition to providing supplies and support during past Papal visits and Presidential inaugurations, HCDFRS has also answered the call and provided assistance during manmade and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Isabel, Topical Storm Sandy, the LaPlata Tornado and the 2011 North Carolina Tornado.

HCDFRS

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CHARLES LEWIS

Trapped resident rescued

Bladensburg Engine 809 (foreground) along with Baltimore Medic 11 and Squad 40 in front of the Ruck Funeral Home for the viewing of Paramedic Nicholas Hemingway.

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Baltimore paramedic dies after falling ill in firehouse

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Just before 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 26th, firefighters and paramedics from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) responded to the 6800 Block of Old Waterloo Road in Elkridge for reports of a truck that had crashed into the ground floor of an apartment building.

Units arrived to find a small pickup truck had crashed completely into the apartment building, trapping a single resident in her apartment.

The resident was stabilized and removed from the apartment while the departments Special Operations team conducted a structural assessment of the building.

The injured resident was airlifted to Shock Trauma in Baltimore by a Maryland State Police Medevac for

evaluation. The truck driver was not injured.

HCDFRS Special Operations Crews installed an emergency shoring system to secure the weakened structure to prevent further damage and collapse. After the building was checked by the Howard County Building Inspector, Fire & Rescue members worked with the property management company to allow residents to reoccupy the undamaged apartments.

HCDFRS crews and the building inspector cleared the scene just before 3:00 p.m.

- STEPHEN HARDESTY

Nicholas Hemingway, 23, who joined the Baltimore City Fire Department as a paramedic in November, 2014, died after falling ill in his firehouse during his shift a few days earlier.

Paramedic Hemingway reported that he was not feeling well during his shift on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Shortly thereafter, he went into cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital, where he passed away on Friday, July 17.

Paramedic Hemingway was assigned to Medic 11, which is stationed with Squad 40, Truck 12 and Battalion Chief 5, located at 3906 Libery Heights Ave., in the northweat section of the city. Paramedic Hemingway was also a

JUMP TO FILE #080615100 member of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Company Station 809 in Prince George's Co., MD where he lived for a short time before moving to Baltimore to join the fire department here.

He also previously volunteered for other fire companies in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

Funeral viewings were held July 21 and 22 at the Ruck Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd, in Baltimore City.

On June 23, a full fire department funeral service was held at

the Cathedral of Mary our Queen Roman Catholic Church at 5200 N. Charles St, also in Baltimore City.

Paramedic Hemingway was laid to rest in the Fallen Heroes Section of Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093.

Contributions can be made in Paramedic Hemingway's name to the Box 414 Association, 9631 Oak Summit Ave. Parkville, MD 21234.

Box 414 is an organization that provides fireground canteen services to the Baltimore City Fire Department.

- CHARLIE LEWIS

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Small fire in Henrico kitchen Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 3800 block of Thimble Lane off of Laburnum Ave in Henrico County’s North Side this evening for the report of a structure fire. Units received the call at 11:24 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th. First arriving units made it on scene in four minutes and reported a small fire in the kitchen of a single story residence.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly and prevent it from spreading to the rest of the house.

The fire was marked under control at 11:35 p.m. There was minor fire and smoke damage done to the house

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Four engine companies, two specialty service units, one fire medic unit, and two command staff units were assigned to the call for service. The cause of the fire was due to unattended cooking on the stove.

No injuries were reported from the fire. The family will not be displaced from the home due to the fire.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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The Baltimore County Fire Department recently placed in The Harrisonburg Rescue Squad recently took delivery Solomons (MD) Fire Rescue now runs this 2014 Rosenservice several 2015 Rosenbauer fire engines. These en- of a 2015 Pierce Velocity heavy duty rescue with a De- bauer 1500/750/30F Heavy Rescue. gines have 750 gallon water tanks and 1500 gpm pumps. troit DD13 engine, 250/250

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BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

Virginia woman killed when dump Chesterfield crash truck overturns on her vehicle summons crews Caroline County, VA. A Beaverdam woman was killed in a two vehicle crash in Caroline County on Aug. 18 on Route 639 (Lady Smith Road).

State Police officials said that a 1995 Mack truck was traveling west on Route 639, as it went around a curve it crossed the double yellow line and turned over onto a 2007 Pontiac traveling east.

The contents of the dump truck which included stumps, limbs, etc.,

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spilled onto the car and the roadway.

Police said the driver of the 1995 Mack Gary E. Hudson, 50, of Unionville, Virginia was not injured in the crash and he was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver (only occupant) of the 2007 Pontiac, Gwendolyn L.

Gray, 64, of Beaverdam,Virginia died at the scene. Police said she was not wearing a seatbelt.

Hudson has been charged with reckless driving.

Police say speed is being considered a factor in the crash.

The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting with the crash which remains under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

Chesterfield, VA. Tones sounded on September 11 around 5:08 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash in the busy intersection of Chester and Centralia Roads.

Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews from Station 17 along with Chesterfield County Police responded.

A Chesterfield County Police cruiser and Engine 17 provided a

JUMP TO FILE #091415112 block so crews could work the scene.

Information on injuries has not been released. The crash is under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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On September 19th, the officers and members of Good Will (DE) traveled to Dover for the Delaware Fireman's Conference.

The Dover Fire Department participated in the 21st Annual DVFA Conference parade.

The department received fourth place "Best Appearing Ladder", third place in the "Marching With Music" category and the Pipe Band was awarded third place "Non High School Band".

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Henrico fire boat extinguishes large boat fire

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Extensive house fire in Henrico’s North Side Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 1400 block of Chickview Court off of Morton Drive in Henrico County’s North Side this morning, August 14th, for the report of a structure fire. Units received the call at 11:05 a.m.

First arriving units made it on scene in four minutes and reported heavy fire from the front, side and rear of a two story residence.

Crews proceeded with an exterior fire attack and switched to large master streams to try to extinguish the fire.

The fire was marked under

JUMP TO FILE #081415152 control at 12:03 p.m. There was heavy fire and smoke damage done to the house.

Four engine companies, two specialty service units, one fire medic unit, and two command staff units were assigned to the call for service. Minor damage was done to a neighboring home, but fire units were able to prevent the spread of fire to the adjacent homes.

The exact cause and area of origin of the fire is under investi-

gation at this time. No injuries were reported from the fire. The house was not occupied at the time of fire. Red Cross is working with the home owners for their needs at this time.

Henrico County Division of Fire officials arrested a subject associated with the fire today. Lutalo Octave, age 18, who was a resident of the house, was arrested under section 18.2-77 of the fire code. Investigators are still processing evidence to determine the exact cause and origin of the fire today.

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire and water rescue units responded to Osborne Boat Landing in the East End around midnight Thursday morning for a boat on fire. Initial reports indicated that someone was still on the burning 36 foot Chris Craft boat. When Henrico Fire units arrived a few minutes later, they found the boat engulfed in fire 150 yards from shore. The boat operator was uninjured and swam to shore prior to our arrival. The fire was extinguished by Henrico Fire’s new fire boat. It took firefighters approximately 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. The new fire boat was purchased off a Port Security grant earlier this year.

- RJ WHALEY

Five displaced after Chesterfield fire Chesterfield, VA. One adult and four juveniles were displaced after a fire in the 6500 block of Battlewood Road on Aug. 4.

Tones sounded at 4:03 p.m., dispatching Engines 3, 11, 15, Truck 3, Medic 3, Fire Mar- JUMP TO FILE# shals 6 and 8, Bat- 091715101 talion Chief 1, PED1 (PIO Officer) and DLA Engine 23 as mutual aid.

Upon arrival fire was showing. Firefighters hit the blaze with an aggressive interior attack. The fire was marked under control at 4:35 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Lt. Jason Elmore, spokesman for Chesterfield Fire and EMS said the fire started in the family room.

The Red Cross assisted the family.Elmore said the cause is under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Sprinkler system controls fire at doctor’s office

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One adult and four juveniles were displaced after a fire in the 6500 block of Battlewood Road on Aug. 4.

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to 10200 Three Chopt Road for a fire alarm at 3:03 a.m. on September 1. First arriving units reported smoke coming from the front of the structure upon arrival. Inside the doctors office, fire crews found fire that had been mostly extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. A total of eight fire apparatus and three command staff responded to the fire incident. The sprinkler system of the building kept the fire minimized. There was minor smoke, water, and fire damage done to the building. The fire was marked under control at 3:26 a.m. The business was not occupied at the time of the fire. There were no injuries. The fire is currently under investigation by the fire marshal’s office.

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Kitten rescue for Henrico

Henrico, VA. At 9:30 a.m. on July 14th, a local resident pulled into the Glenwood Farms firehouse in Henrico’s North Side with an unusual problem. A small kitten had become stuck in the wheel well of her car. The firefighters went out to the parking lot to see if they could assist. After getting the assistance of the technical rescue team at a neighboring station, they were able to remove the wheel and parts of the car’s suspension to remove the kitten. The kitten was unharmed in the entire process and turned over to Henrico Animal Protection for evaluation.

A King William firefighter performs a bailout slide, with a banner in the background honoring Lieutenant Joseph DiBernardo.

King William Volunteer Fire Department attends firefighter bailout training class On July 25 and 26, members of the King William Volunteer Fire Department attended a two day Firefighter Escape Systems training class.

This project was funded by the Lieutenant Joseph DiBernardo Foundation. The class was dedicated to Joey, and participants stood proudly for a picture with a banner honoring him.

The training was on the Petzl

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Members first attended a classroom session. Then went on to skill stations, which included deploying the system, anchoring, horizontal movement and packaging.

Following the skill stations,

each member performed nine bailout jumps at varied levels of difficulty.

The equipment and training was provided by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training, based in New Jersey. All Hands Fire is an authorized dealer and trainer for the Petzl EXO system. For details, please contact Training@AllHandsFire.com - DONALD COLARUSSO

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West Point firefighters toned out for structure fire West Point, VA. Tones sounded at 1 a.m. on Sept. 17, dispatching West Point volunteer firefighters to West Rock Mill for a structure fire. Crews arrived on scene within minutes. Several large paper rolls that were stored in a warehouse had fire within. The building’s sprinkler system contained the fire. Fire crews worked with mill employees to remove damaged rolls and to extinguish the remaining fire. No injuries were reported.

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Wall collapse at warehouse

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to 5800 S Laburnum Ave in Henrico County’s East End for the report of a wall collapse at 7:45 p.m. on July 19th. First arriving units reported a side wall of a warehouse building had collapsed exposing the interior of the building.

Units quickly surveyed the building for any casualties. The building was not occupied at the time of the incident and there were no injuries. All utilities were then secured including gas, power, and water. No other hazards were found. The portion of the wall that collapsed was a masonry veneer wall attached to the structural steel wall. The cause of the collapse is not known at this time.

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A plane crash in Moneta,Va. injured two on Sept. 13.

Plane crash in Virginia injures two Moneta, VA. Two people were injured when a single engine Cessna crashed in the area of Parkside Drive and Buccaneer Road JUMP TO FILE # near Airport 091315113 Road on Sept.

13.

Alarms sounded around 4:34 p.m. for the crash, according to Sergeant Richard C. Garletts, spokesman for Virginia State Police.

The plane caught on fire,

Garletts said.

According to WDBJ7 news, one occupant of the plane had sustained burns and that both occupants were Medflighted to a hospital.

Garletts said a state trooper is on the way to the hospital to confirm names of the injured.

The FAA has been notified. Multiple emergency crews and law enforcement personnel responded to the crash.

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For information or inspection contact: Deputy Chief John Quirk, Email: Chief34105@aol.com Union Fire Company No. 1 reserves the right to accept/reject any & all bids

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Uniondale Fire District, Town of Hempstead, NY until 5PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 6:45PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in the meeting room of the Board of Fire Commissioners, 501 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY for: Emergency Ambulance. Instructions to Bidder, Form of Bid Bond, Proposal and the Specifications are “Contract Documents,” Prospective Bidders may pick up the “Contract Documents” at 501 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 or contact the Fire District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 between the hours of 9AM to 5PM, Monday-Friday. The bidder shall furnish a 5% Bid Security assuring fulfillment of the contract in all its provisions.

Security for bid as set forth herein must be presented with the bid. Failure to provide the required security will render the bidder nonresponsive and the bid will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the bid will be rejected within forty-five (45) days of the date of opening. The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bid(s).

The proposal shall be annexed hereto a noncollusive bidding certification as prescribed in 103-d of the General Municipal Law.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

The Town of Weston is seeking bids on a 1976 Mack R-600 Attack Pumper. 50 Gallon Fuel Tank • 21,000 miles. Heavy Duty 5 Speed Standard Transmission. 1,000 Waterous Pump 1,000 Gallon Water Tank. Very Good Condition. All bids must be submitted to the Town Office in a sealed envelope by noon September 21, 2015 clearly marked “Bid 1976 Firetruck.”

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Apartment fire tones out Chesterfield crews

Chesterfield, VA. Firefighters were toned out around 6:30 p.m. for a structure fire in Ashton Creek apartment complex in the 4200 block of Creek Way. Crews discovered a working incident. Information on injuries or the number of residents displaced has not been released. The cause is under investigation.

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