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Houston County, GA - Robins AFB Firefighters recently conducted a confined space rescue exercise on rescue & packaging a victim for removal from a storm drain. Crews set up the Arizona Vortex system, then lowered two firefighters down into the storm drain to rescue a patient with injuries. Once the two firefighters reached the patient they stabilized and packaged the manikin, and crews raised the rescue crew and patient out of the drain. UMS medics then took over patient care & the exercise was terminated.
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Chief Howell presents a plaque to FF/EMT Sarah Simon.
BCES Announces Employee of the Quarter Bryan County, GA - Bryan County Emergency Services Firefighter/EMT Sarah Simon has been named the “Employee of the Quarter” for the second quarter of 2020. Firefighter/EMT Sarah Simon is with C Shift South Battalion Station 2. Sarah was nominated for her heroic action taken on a coworker. While on shift, a coworker began choking and when Sarah noticed it, she sprang
JUMP TO FILE #071020107 into action. Sarah initially performed back blows with no improvement and then performed the Heimlich maneuver, which relieved the choking. Firefighter/EMT Sarah Simon is an enthusiastic, dedicated employee and continuously trains to improve her skills. She has taken
on the task of K9 handler and works with her dog, Jasper, on search and rescue. Sarah and Jasper spend long hours training in all kinds of weather conditions and terrain. Firefighter/EMT Sarah Simon is a definite asset to BCES and we congratulate her on a job well done! - FREDDY HOWELL
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Macon-Bibb Battles Convenience Store Fire
Macon, GA - During the morning hours of July 9th, Macon Bibb County Fire was alerted to the Sai Ram Food Mart on Houston Road, which is catty corner from Fire Station 7, for a building on fire. Station 7 arrived immediately to a one-story convenience store with heavy fire conditions. Additional firefighters arrived and assisted, including setting up aerials to help with the extinguishment of the fire. The store had recently opened for business. The fire is currently under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Houston County, GA - Robins AFB Captain Josh Seligman.
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Engine 3 – First arriving crew with Paulding County Board of Commissioners. (L to R): Jimmy Montero, Caleb Caldwell, Daryl Garrett, and Lieutenant Michael Feltz.
Paulding County Firefighters Receive Commendation for Heroism Dallas, GA - July 28, 2020 Ten Paulding County Firefighters, as well as several Sheriff’s Deputies and 911 Center Communication Officers received commendations for their act of heroism during a recent house fire. At 6:25 P.M. on Thursday, June 11th, Paulding County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire located at 195 Hillside Drive. The initial 911 call, placed by a neighbor, reported heavy black smoke coming from the residence. Two minutes later an occupant from inside the home called, advising his stove was on fire and that they were evacuating, but that two family members were trapped inside. PCFD Engine 3 arrived on the scene at 6:30 P.M. and encountered heavy fire coming from the front and right-side of the home with extension already into the attic. Family members met Engine 3 in the front-yard and advised that a 70-year-old disabled female and a 15-year-old special-needs female were both still inside trapped in the house. Fire Department personnel immediately commenced fire suppression and search & rescue operations. Engine 3 was able to quickly locate and rescue the trapped 15-year-old using a bedroom window where Paulding County Sheriff Deputies rendered first aid. Engine 3’s crew returned inside the structure, along with Engine 8 and Squad 1 who had arrived on the scene, and were able to locate and rescue the 79-yearold out of a rear bedroom window
JUMP TO FILE #072920106 and down a ladder. Both victims suffered smoke inhalation, but no life-threatening burns or injuries. Metro EMS transported them to Wellstar Paulding Hospital in stable condition. Paulding County Fire Investigators ruled the fire to have been accidentally started in the kitchen while cooking. During the ceremony Chief Joey Pelfrey said, “Although Paulding County Firefighters train regularly and are prepared for a rescue like this, it is not an everyday occurrence. Some firefighters work their entire careers and don’t find themselves in situation like this. I am very proud to recognize these 10 men who were first on the scene that night and absolutely saved the lives of this family. The Life Saver Medal is one fire service’s highest honors.” “This rescue would not have been possible without the teamwork of several Sheriff’s Deputies where were on the scene and actively involved in the rescue as well as our 911 Communication Officers who were a crucial, and often forgotten, part of the team. The combined talent among all of Paulding County’s Public Safety agencies really is remarkable. All of these individuals place themselves in imminent danger without hesitation to protect lives and property. I am extremely proud of every one of them.” - STEVE MAPES
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New York: Edward J. Ciocca, 62 Rank: Deputy Fire Chief Incident Date: March 24, 2020 Death Date: May 1, 2020 Fire Department: White Plains Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Deputy Fire Chief Ciocca contracted COVID-19 from working with other firefighters who subsequently tested positive for the virus.
American Samoa: Allen L. Velega, 50 Rank: Captain Incident Date: April 30, 2020 Death Date: April 30, 2020 Fire Department:American Samoa Fire Bureau Division of the Department of Public Safety Initial Summary: After responding to a residential fire, Captain Mike Tipoti and Captain Allen Velega were returning to the firehouse when the apparatus they were in crashed at a sharp curve after coming down a mountain road. Captain Tipoti, who was driving the apparatus, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Captain Velega was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival at the hospital emergency room. American Samoa: Mike A. Tipoti, 44 Rank: Captain Incident Date: April 30, 2020 Death Date: April 30, 2020 Fire Department: American Samoa Fire Bureau Division of the Department of Public Safety Initial Summary: After responding to a residential fire, Captain Mike Tipoti and Captain Allen Velega were returning to the firehouse when the apparatus they were in crashed at a sharp curve after coming down a mountain road. Captain Tipoti, who was driving the apparatus, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Captain Velega was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival at the hospital emergency room. Florida: Donald DiPetrillo, 70 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: March 2, 2020 Death Date: April 30, 2020 Fire Department: Seminole Tribe of Florida Fire
Rescue Initial Summary: In early March of this year, while on official duty, Fire Chief Donald DiPetrillo was attending the EMS Today Conference in Tampa, Florida, where he contracted COVID-19, traced by the Department of Health. He subsequently died from the virus on Thursday, April 30, 2020. New York: Andrew DiMaggio, 57 Rank: Fire Captain Incident Date: April 5, 2020 Death Date: May 3, 2020 Fire Department: New Rochelle Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Andrew DiMaggio contracted COVID-19 during the course of his official duties at the firehouse. New Jersey: David Clark, 47 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 21, 2020 Death Date: April 17, 2020 Fire Department: Bay Head Fire Company Initial Summary: While on official duty, Firefighter David Clark contracted COVID-19 from the firehouse and subsequently passed away.
Missouri: David F. Jameson, Jr., 52 Rank: Firefighter/Hazmat Technician Incident Date: May 7, 2020 Death Date: May 7, 2020 Fire Department: Independence Fire Department Initial Summary: On May 7, 2020, at approximately 1300hrs, Firefighter/Hazmat Technician David F. Jameson, Jr., from the Independence Fire Department, responded to a report of a residential fire. Upon arrival, he was not feeling well and was experiencing shortness of breath. He remained in the truck while others addressed the fire, which was determined to be an illegal open burn. When the crew returned to the pumper, Firefighter/Hazmat Technician Jameson became unresponsive. Medical care was immediately provided and he was transported to the Centerpoint Medical Center where he later passed away. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
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MVA with Heavy Entrapment in Bethpage Bethpage, TN - On July 25th, Southeast Community FD Engine 1 responded to Highway 31E, in the area of Gifford Lane, for a motor vehicle crash. On arrival of Engine 1, one patient was found heavily entrapped in a work van. Sumner County EMA Rescue 83 and Gallatin Fire Department Rescue 5 were requested to assist with extrication. Outstanding job by all companies working so quickly together in the heat to free the patient.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Boat Fire at Gallatin Marina Gallatin, TN - On July 9th, Sumner County EMA was dispatched to assist Gallatin Fire at the Gallatin Marina for a boat fire at the docks. The first arriving companies manned GFD Marine 2, which is housed at the marina, and began fighting the fire. Thanks to swift action by GFD firefighters, marina staff, police and EMA members, boats were able to be removed
JUMP TO FILE #072820109 from their slips and taken to safety, helping prevent the spread of the fire. Hendersonville Fire Marine 1 responded mutual aid and was a huge asset to the scene. Rehab 83 responded to keep personnel hydrated and rehabbed. TWRA and
GFD officials were investigating the cause of the fire. Awedaddys Bar & Grill prepared hamburgers for the firemen on scene that were greatly appreciated. Great job by all agencies that operated on scene and for making a quick stop to save the marina! - SUMNER COUNTY EMA
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Portland, TN - Highland Vol. FD Engine 1 with the new mural in town.
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House Fire Displaces Residents and Kills Family Dog in Winter Haven Winter Haven, FL – The Winter Haven Fire Department (WHFD) responded to a structure fire at 1516 Lake Howard Dr. SW, at approximately 4:40 P.M. on Friday, June 26th. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke and flames coming from a bedroom located JUMP TO FILE# in the back of the 063020114 home. Crews entered and quickly extinguished the fire. The fire is believed to have started in one of the bedrooms. Residents self-evacuated the house prior to firefighter’s arrival, however, their dog was still inside. Firefighter/paramedics rescued and treated the dog on scene until transport was available for further treatment. Unfortunately, the dog suffered third degree burns and smoke inhalation and the veterinarian was not able to save him. The residents of the house visited the WHFD the following Monday to thank the department, stating that they were glad to be able to say goodbye to their beloved dog. A total of seven units from WHFD and seven units from Polk County Fire Rescue responded to the fire. There were no reported injuries to any of the firefighters on scene. WHFD Fire Investigators determined the origin and cause of the fire; it was deemed accidental and was the result of a child playing with a lighter. The home had significant smoke damage, which had rendered the home uninhabitable. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the family.
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Ladder 2 in Temple Terrace is a 2016 Pierce Quantum PUC 75' Quint. It carries 500-gallons of water and is rated to pump 1500GPM.
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Pasco County Fire Rescue Holds Push-In Ceremony for New Ladder 19
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Tanker 111 in Lake County is assigned to the Bay Lake Station. They run with a 2007 International 7400 that was built by Pierce. It carries 2500-gallons of water and flows 1250-GPM.
Pasco County, FL - Pasco County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the push-in ceremony for our new Ladder 19. Ladder 19 is an E-One HR100 single axle aerial, designed with firefighter safety in mind. The new ladder features the brand new Hi-Viz BG-2 scene lighting package. The new Ladder 19 will serve the residents of New Port Richey and the US-19 corridor. Thank you to everyone who came out for this special Fire Department tradition welcoming our brand new truck into the Pasco County Fire Rescue family!
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Engine 33 in St. Cloud operates a 2017 Pierce Impel PUC 1500GPM pumper that carries 750-gallons of water.
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Pasco County Mobile Air 2 runs out of the Dade City Fire Station (24) with this 2010 Freightliner FL106 that was built by Emergency One.
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Ocoee Station 39 operates this 2000 Kenworth T-300/Pierce 1800-gallon Tanker. It was purchased by the little Town of Windermere, which does not have its own fire department, for OFD.
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FLORIDA
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Jacksonville Fire Rescue Salutes Flight at Cecil Airport Jacksonville, FL - Firefighters from Jacksonville Fire Rescue Station 56 rendered a Turret Salute to a C-17 Globemaster III on June 23rd. This was performed to honor the last flight of a retiring USAF pilot from the 14th Airlift Squadron from Charleston, SC.
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Sheriff's Officer Reports Smoke Coming from Commercial Building in Cedar Hammock Cedar Hammock, FL - Just as shift change was occurring on July 13th, a Manatee County Sheriff's Officer reported smoke coming from the rear of Aarons Furniture & Electronics on 2114 Cortez Road West. As units arrived on scene nothing was showing from the "A" side of the building, but units on the
JUMP TO FILE #071320118 "C" side reported black smoke. A second-alarm was struck. As crews made entry they were met with thick black smoke and heat, but the fire was not visible. Soon after, firefighters found
the fire in a rear storage area and quickly knocked it down. It appears the fire may have been burning for a while, and may have been held in check with a broken water pipe. - WILLIE CIRONE
VEHICLE NEWS
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St. Pete Fire Rescue Prepares Citizens for Hurricane Season
St. Pete, FL - As we are all dealing with Covid-19, Florida has to also prepare citizens for the upcoming hurricane season. St. Pete Fire and Rescue, being a coastal town, is getting the word out to citizens for how to prepare. Buckets were supplied by the local Home Depot containing an LED flashlight, spare batteries, a tarp, bug spray and information on hurricane preparedness. Bags were also handed out containing information, hand sanitizer, and masks from St. Pete Library. Pictured is St. Pete Fire Marshall, Kelly Intzes, handing out information.
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Tampa Engine 23 has placed a 2019 Pierce Quantum 1500-GPM top-mount pumper into service. It carries 500-gallons of water.
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Temple Terrace recently placed a 2019 Pierce Enforcer 1500-GPM PUC pumper in to service as Engine 1. The new apparatus carries 750-gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam. The previous E1, a 2009 Pierce Quantum, will be retained as a spare.
CIRONE PHOTOS
MTC Wildland Instructor Willie Cirone briefing students.
Manatee County Fire Academy Beta Tests New NWCG Wildland S-130 Course Manatee County, FL - The current S-130 class has not been updated since 2003. Manatee County Fire Academy approached NWCG for permission to give the Basic Wildland Class online to the students from two recruit classes who need it to move on to Firefighter II. NWCG approved the method that the class was going to be given. At this time the academy was closed and all classes were being given online. NWCG approached the academy and asked if they would give the new S-130, which is still in the review stages, which put the wheels in motion for the Beta class.
JUMP TO FILE #071120104 The academy used Zoom to present the class. Members of the S130 cadre also attended online to monitor the new product. The two recruit classes will still be required to participate and pass a field day. The instructor will be able to give input to the cadre on the new purposed class. Parrish Fire District assisted the academy with the field day by supplying a brush truck and manpower.
Former TTFD Engine Co. 1
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Matt Brady, Sarasota County Burn Mitigation Team, showing students the tools of the trade and line construction.
New TTFD Engine Co. 1
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Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Icon Gentlemen's Club in Hudson Hudson, FL - At approximately 6:00 A.M. on July 6th, Pasco County Fire Rescue received a call of a reported commercial structure fire at the Icon Gentlemen's Club on US-19 in Hudson. When Firefighters arrived on the scene, they reported a single-story com- JUMP TO FILE# mercial building 071320110 with heavy fire showing through the roof. Command quickly called for a second-alarm due to the size of the building and the heavy fire load inside. Firefighters searched the building and found no one inside. Two aerial ladders were set up for an aerial attack, and master streams were placed around the building for ground suppression. Lanes on US-19 were closed for several hours while firefighting operations were taking place. It took approximately 90 minutes to bring the fire under control, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. - COREY DIERDORFF
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Fire Destroys Homeless Camp in City of Venice Venice, FL - A fire in a homeless camp behind the Venice Walmart not only burned the camp on July 11th, but also took five-acres of forest. Venice FD, along with Sarasota, Nokomis and Florida Division of Forestry battled the fire. Firefighters were hampered by high JUMP TO FILE# temperatures, low hu- 071120100 midity and windy conditions. Sarasota Sheriff's Dept. Air-1 assisted by making bucket drops and observations. State Forestry was able to disk and blade a line around the fire, which allowed brush trucks to patrol and mop-up the area. Due to the deep duff layer, the fire would smolder, needing extensive mop-up. - WILLIE CIRONE
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Jacksonville Fire Rescue operates a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD as Crash 56. This apparatus serves as the airfield command vehicle for Cecil Field. It's equipped with an Ansul Twin Agent Unit with 100-gallons of premixed AFFF and 450-pounds of PKP. Crash 56 is configured with two separate radio systems. It has an 800 MHz radio for fire communications and a VHF radio for airfield and aircraft communications, along with a Motorola MDT.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Broward County Sheriff's Deputies, along with firefighters and paramedics, were on hand to protect President Donald J. Trump, who landed aboard Air Force 1 at the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Friday afternoon, July 11th. The President arrived at the airport and then traveled via motorcade to a fundraiser. This was the second Florida stop of the day; the first was an event in Miami.
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Pasco County Fire Rescue Responds to Aircraft Emergency in Wesley Chapel
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Wesley Chapel, FL - At approximately 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 11th, Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to a reported aircraft down near the runway of Tampa North Airport. Callers said that the plane flipped multiple times while attempting to take off. When firefighters from Engine 13 arrived on the scene, they reported a single-engine aircraft down in a field. Firefighters quickly evaluated the two patients and checked the airplane for hazards. The two patients on board were transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries, and the plane checked clear of all hazards. Pasco County Fire Rescue turned the scene over to the FAA, who will complete the accident investigation.
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MVA Causes Chemical Spill in Edgewater
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Groveland Brush 94 is a 2000 Ford F-450 that was built by Emergency One. It carries 300-gallons of water and is rated to pump at 250-GPM.
Edgewater, FL - Volusia County Fire Rescue's Hazardous Materials team (HazMat) responded to a call with Edgewater Fire and Rescue and Edgewater Police Department on July 14th. A motor vehicle accident involving a pool cleaning vehicle resulted in a spill of approximately two-gallons of sodium hypochlorite and three-gallons of muriatic acid. The spilled chemicals mixed and created a reaction. Sodium bicarbonate was used to mitigate the reaction, and no injuries were reported.
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Deal with the stress or it will deal with you Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh
As I go through my day, I think about how frustrated people get and that some people may not have the right way to express themselves. I have seen where some people may be destructive and others may be able to find the correct constructive outlets. We all need to find the way that is our proper stress management. Some people may enjoy yoga or certain mindfulness activities. Some of us may be a little more physical, like running, weight lifting, or working on construction jobs until we are exhausted. We need to explore for ourselves what avenue is best for us.
If we do not get a chance to work out out stress, it can take us out. Stress may show up in ways that we do not want. Stress untreated is like when you take a bottle of a carbonated drink, after you just shook it for a half an hour. You try to open it slowly and not get sprayed but you need to be very diligent. Stress may rear its ugly head in the form of a heart attack or other physical ailments or may play a number on your mind. You may not be able to concentrate or the slightest thing can get you angry. There are many ways that stress will come out. Right now people are experiencing a lot of stress and we need to limit the stress. Please make sure that you have your personal space and personal things to release stress. Many people may want to try stress relief like others but we also need to remember that stress is individualized. One incident may cause stress for one per-
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son but not the next, so it is only logical that one way of relieving stress may not work for the next person. Think about constructive ways about releasing stress. If you need help, there are people around who are willing to guide you or listen. Sometimes we can learn how to handle the stress by talking to others Stay safe,
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PS. If you will, contact me and let me know the way that you handled stress prior to the pandemic and the way that you are now handling stress. I am curious as to if and how people's stress management has changed.
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Squad 5 in St. Johns County operates this 2017 Pierce Quantum PUC rescue pumper. It has a 1500-GPM pump and carries 500-gallons of water with 30-gallons of foam.
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Orlando International Airport Rescue 88 runs a Wheeled Coach ambulance built on a 2018 Ford F-550 chassis.
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County of Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station 18 operates a 2014 Sutphen 1250/750.
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Squad 37 in Jacksonville operates a 2015 Pierce Enforcer rescue pumper. It carries 500-gallons of water and is rated to pump at 1750-GPM.
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FF/EMT Kristen Rettberg of Clermont Fire Department.
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Pasco County Firefighters Pull 13 Pups from Underneath Shed
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The Pottsville, PA Fire Department operates a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 100' Tiller. The unit once saw service in Melbourne, FL.
Pasco County, FL - Recently, Pasco County Animal Control Officer Stella Ickes came across a unique situation. She was called to a home where she observed two mother dogs and 11 puppies under a shed. The location of the puppies provided a challenge to Officer Ickes and her partner. She called for assistance and Pasco County Firefighters from Engine 34-A shift headed to the scene. Firefighters Reilly, DeJonge and Moats hit the dirt and rescued all 13 pups from under the hot shed. All the dogs and puppies have fully recovered and are currently in a rescue environment until adoption. Strong work for all that were involved!
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Congratulations to Helena, AL Firefighter Mike Jones and his fiancé, China Marie! She said YES!
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Prattville FD Visits Retired Montgomery FF Lt. Wilson Arnette
Prattville, AL - In the beginning of July, we had a great time visiting and listening to stories from retired Montgomery FF Lt. Wilson Arnette. Mr. Arnette is one of the few firefighters left that went to Dale's Penthouse Fire on February 7, 1967. We are so grateful to the men and women who paved the way for us to do the job we love. We presented a firefighter helmet with all of our signatures to Mr. Arnette. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
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