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Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department recently received a donation from Retired Murfreesboro Police Officer Joanna Medlen that will assist firefighters with the rescue of pets at a house JUMP TO FILE# fire or other emer- 123013125 gency incidents. Medlen donated a total of four “Wag’n O2 Fur Life” pet mask oxygen kits, which will be placed on each of MFRD’s rescue trucks. Medlen, a self-proclaimed pet lover, said that she got the idea when her own dog, Sophie, passed away after a battle with cancer. The loss of her beloved Sophie was so devastating, she began wondering what she could do to keep others from knowing what it felt like to lose a pet. “I thought of people that lose their homes to fires, and just could not imagine losing a pet in a house fire,” said Medlen. “This got me thinking about the rescue kits. You can replace a home, but not a pet.” The pet rescue kits each contain three oxygen masks in various sizes, three oxygen air tubes, a carry bag, instruction sheet, kennel lead, and an instructional DVD. The various sizes will allow firefighters to assist a wide range of animals from a very small animal to a very large one. “We are very appreciate of Ms. Medlen’s donation to the department,” said Deputy Chief Roger Toombs. “It’s nice to know that there are people out there willing to provide local fire departments with life-saving equipment for pets, as many people view them as members of the family.” Wag’n O2 Fur Life Program is a nationwide campaign to help first responders acquire the nec-
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Ohio: James Michael Hill, 52 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: November 5, 2013 Death Date: November 5, 2013 Fire Department: Sycamore Township Fire & EMS Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Hill passed away at home in his sleep. Hill had been on-duty and responded to an emergency incident within 24 hours of his passing. The cause of death is still to be officially reported but initial findings indicate a sudden cardiac arrest.
Pennsylvania: Russ “Rooster” Gow, 58 Rank: First Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: November 20, 2013 Death Date: November 20, 2013 Fire Department: Factoryville Fire Department Initial Summary: While at the scene of a residential structure fire, First Assistant Chief Gow collapsed from a nature of illness still to be reported. Gow was treated on scene by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.
Maryland: David Roland Barr Jr. , 64 Rank: Fire Police Captain Incident Date: October 25, 2013 Death Date: November 7, 2013 Fire Department: Community Fire Company of Perryville Initial Summary: While working a traffic control point protecting the scene of a motor vehicle accident, Fire Police Captain Barr was struck by a car and seriously injured. Barr was treated at the scene by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries almost two weeks later.
West Virginia: Charles A. Pierson, 76 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: December 7, 2013 Death Date: December 7, 2013 Fire Department: Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: After responding to the fire station for the report of a motor vehicle accident, Chief Pierson suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while boarding the first due apparatus. Although fellow responders came to his aid, Chief Pierson passed away in the fire station from a nature of injury still to be reported.
New York: James C. Goodman, Jr., 52 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: November 11, 2013 Death Date: November 11, 2013 Fire Department: Nedrow Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Goodman passed away while at the fire station from a cause still to be officially reported. According to fire department officials, Goodman was found unresponsive in the exercise room of the firehouse.
Minnesota: Matt Frantz, 42 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: December 9, 2013 Death Date: December 9, 2013 Fire Department: Rice Lake Township Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Chief Frantz passed away from an apparent heart attack within 24 hours of responding to his fire station for a mutual aid fire call.
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ASHLEY MCDONALD
Crews respond to fire Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Districts 4, 7, and 9, Engine 1 and Rescue 8, responded to a structure fire at Associated Masonry Products (AMP) located at 1311 West College Street just before 10:00 a.m. on January 9th. When crews arrived on scene, light to moderate smoke was exiting the right side of the metal structure. Employees had already been evacuated and Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services was on standby. Fortunately, no one was hurt or injured during the incident. According to Shift Commander Tim Swann, the fire got up into the attic and burned insulation off the
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roof line. “Crews did an excellent job getting the fire knocked down,” Swann said. Areas of the outside of the building were charred, but only AMP’s showroom will be closed until further notice. The fire marshal’s office was called to the scene to investigate. According to Assistant Fire Marshal Tracy Summar, the fire appears to be electrical in nature; however, it is still under investigation. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
TIWANNA BRICKER
Firefighters battle freezing temperatures and house fire Around 6 p.m. Monday night, January 6, 2014, a report of a structure fire was called in to dispatch. The caller reported flames were visible through the windows. Spencer, Piney, and Fall Creek Falls Fire Departments were initially dispatched to the fire. Although firefighters fought hard, the structure was a complete loss. Spencer Fire Department responded with two engines. The first arriving engine found the fire coming through the roof of the
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single story residence. Piney Fire Department responded with a tanker and an engine. Fall Creek Falls Fire Department responded with an engine and a tanker. Cedar Grove Fire Department was requested for manpower. Firefighting efforts were hampered by freezing temperatures. The temperature hovered around
0°F. Trucks and hoses were freezing during operations. Personnel were soon covered with a coating of ice while performing water operations. Frostbite was a continuous concern for personnel. No one currently lived in the house. However, the owner had personal belongings in the house. All contents were a complete loss as well as the structure. The cause of the fire was unknown. - TIWANNA BRICKER
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Crews battle blaze in freezing temperatures Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Districts 1, 3, and 8 and Rescue 2 responded to a house fire at 810 South Baird Lane just after 11:00 a.m. on January 9th. When crews arrived on scene, flames were shooting from the front, left side of the home. The two residents inside were able to make it out before firefighters arrived. Crews immediately began an attack on the fire. The fire had to be controlled on the exterior of the structure before crews could make entry. A heavy fire load made the fire difficult to extinguish. Crews
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were still monitoring and extinguishing hot spots up to an hour after the blaze began. “The fire was hard to access. We made entry into the attic, but a lot of the fire was buried under debris, making it hard to put out,” said Acting Shift Commander Wade Williams. “We had crews checking on the structure throughout the night to make sure that it does not rekindle.” Williams also discussed fight-
ing the fire in such cold temperatures, “It definitely makes it difficult for the firefighters. We had air bottles freezing, gloves were having to be thawed out; it was rough.” The American Red Cross sent volunteers to serve hot beverages and snacks. The Red Cross will also assist the two displaced residents. The home received significant fire, water, and smoke damage. It is unknown at this time what caused the fire; however, MFRD’s Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting a routine investigation. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
Firefighters battle several fires Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Districts 1 and 9 and the brush truck responded to several brush fires on a property located on Agri Park Drive adjacent to the Apartments at Harpers Pointe just after 12:30 p.m. on December 25th. Crews arrived on scene to find several small brush fires and a hay bale on fire. Crews quickly extinguished the brush fires, trying to contain them from the wooded area behind the apartments. It took a little longer to put out the hay bale, but it was also extinguished. Because the fires appeared to be intentionally set, the fire marshal’s
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office was called to investigate. According to Assistant Fire Marshal Tracy Summar, the investigation also uncovered an old barn on Gresham Lane that had fire set to it. However, the fire was out when responders arrived. “Two subjects of interest have been identified by our office as responsible for all these incidents,” said Summar. “The exact charges are unknown at this time, but charges are pending.” - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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Crews respond to tractor trailer fire on Interstate 24 Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s District 9 and Engine 15 responded to a tractor trailer fire in the westbound lane of Interstate 24 at Exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) just before 9:00 Saturday night, January 4th. The driver of the Trans Freight, Inc. truck, was able to unhook the trailer and drive the tractor a safe distance away before responders arrived on scene. When crews arrived, the trailer, full of food products, was engulfed in flames. Crews pulled a line and extinguished the fire quickly. No one was injured during the incident. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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Bedroom fire contained in Knoxville Around 4:30 p.m. on December 31st, units from the Knoxville Fire Department were dispatched to 1722 Woodhaven Drive when the owner of the home returned to find one of the upstairs bedrooms on fire, then called 911. Firefighters were able to contain the fire damage to the room of origin. The man reported to fire officials that he may have left a candle burning while he and his wife were away. No injuries were reported, and fire investigators are on the scene to determine the cause.
Two vehicle arson under investigation Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal’s office was investigating a two vehicle arson on December 19th after being called out to 2403 Windemere Drive on December 18th. District 9 and Engine 1 were dispatched to the address around 9:15 p.m. Upon their arrival, two vehicles, a 1991 Buick Roadmaster Estate and a 1997 Acura TL, were engulfed in flames in the driveway. Crews were able to extinguish
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the fire before it endangered the home. The fire marshal’s office was called to conduct an investigation as it appeared that the fires were intentionally set. According to Assistant Fire Marshal Michael Bartlett, two key witnesses saw a person in the area at the time of ignition. They also reported seeing the same person flee
the scene. “A fuel can was found between the two vehicles, leading us to believe that it was used to start the fire,” said Bartlett. Although the fire marshal’s office already has a subject of interest, the department welcomes any public assistance. “The more help we have, the quicker the investigation will come to a close,” Bartlett said. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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Farewell to Chief Mike Overnight fire marks the ninth structure fire for Henry County in just eight days Smith after 40 years After more than 40 years of being around a fire house on a daily or weekly basis, South Bryan County’s Volunteer fire chief has pulled his last hose, flushed his last hydrant, and hung his gear up for retirement. Chief Mike Smith was honored at this year’s South Bryan County Volunteer Firefighters Christmas Party in Richmond Hill. Family, friends, firefighters and local politicians were on hand to help celebrate his achievements and reminisce about good times in the fire service. One by one, firefighters past and present took the microphone to share about how influential Chief Smith had been in their careers. The most surprising announcement came from County Chairman Jimmy Burnsed and elicited whoops and tears – that one of the South Bryan County Fire Stations would be named after Chief Smith. Chief Smith’s career started at the Thunderbolt Fire Department in Thunderbolt, Georgia. His father was a chief and his three brothers, brother-in law and nephew were firefighters. To Chief Smith, becoming a firefighter was a family tradition. He ultimately became one of the youngest fire chiefs of Thunderbolt Fire Department and under his leadership the department prospered. Chief Smith was on the forefront of technology, implementing an incident command system which he instituted and helped spread to area departments. Chief Smith brought his passion and knowledge to South Bryan County when he moved to Richmond Hill.
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In South Bryan County, Chief Smith was responsible for instituting training, purchasing better equipment and growing the profession with recognized best practices and standards. Chief Smith was responsible for, among other things, instituting Annual Public Safety Day, creating a Junior Firefighter program, and overseeing the creation of a Firefighter Memorial dedicated to all firefighters who serve in Bryan County. The emotional unveiling celebrated the life and career of Terry Neilsen, one of Chief Smith’s dear friends and colleagues, who lost his life after developing a fatal infection as the result of a training accident. Through the years, Chief Smith has seen a lot of change in the fire service, such as automatic transmissions instead of double-clutch gearshifts in fire trucks, and push buttons instead of manual valves and levers to operate pumps. Chief Smith has been a catalyst for change in fire prevention, and an advocate for firefighter safety. Although Chief Smith will be sorely missed, there is no doubt that he will savor his new life, including being able to sleep through the night without being awaken by a loud, obnoxious burst of tones that he once considered music to his ears. Congratulations, Chief Smith, on your retirement! Relax and enjoy! - FREDDY HOWELL
At just before midnight on January 9th in McDonough, Henry County firefighters went enroute to their ninth structure fire in just eight days. First arriving units reported flames through the roof on a single story, wood framed residential structure located at 880 Sowell Road.
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The South McDonough home was fully engulfed in fire, so defensive tactics were immediately initiated to extinguish the fire. No one was home at the time and Henry County 911 Communi-
cations dispatchers were able to advise emergency units of this vital information prior to their arrival. Origin and cause are unknown at this time and under investigation by Henry County Fire Investigators. No injuries were reported. - SABRINA PUCKETT
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SABRINA PUCKETT
Henry County honors Department of Transportation employee for his support to the fire department SABRINA PUCKETT
Overnight house fire in Henry County claims a life Get your personal copy of
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At just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, Henry County Fire Department responded to the scene of a home fully engulfed in flames. The home located at 846 South Jackson Street, just east of Downtown Locust Grove, was heavily involved with fire, preventing firefighters from making entry into the structure. Unfortunately, the resident has not been accounted for and a fatality was located in the remains of what was a very fierce fire. Positive identification has not been made at this time. Origin and cause are unknown at this time and under in-
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vestigation by Henry County Fire Investigators. More information will be released as it becomes available. No other injuries were reported. "On behalf of Henry County Fire Department, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time,” stated Captain Sabrina Puckett. - SABRINA PUCKETT
Just after 9:00 a.m. on January 9th at the Henry County Board of Commissioners meeting in McDonough, Henry County Department of Transportation Construction Manager, Johnny Barkley was named “Honorary Battalion Chief” and presented a white helmet in recognition for his dedication to Henry County and the support he has always shown to the fire department. Fire Station Number One and chief officers were in attendance to honor Mr. Barkley. For as long as Johnny has worked here, he has always been very responsive and supportive when called on by the Henry County Fire Department. Recently, when a barn fire packed two-stories high with rolls of hay, became engulfed in fire, it was imperative to acquire the assistance of a large equipment operator and the equipment to separate the hay, to fully extinguish.
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Once on the scene, it was discovered that despite the fact that Mr. Barkley was off, on leave, he responded anyway. This is merely one example of the dedication and willingness to help, exemplified by Mr. Johnny Barkley. “I have never called on Johnny for assistance that I didn’t receive it. He has always gone over and beyond my expectations in assisting fire ground operations and he is a pleasure to work with,” stated Operations Chief Brad Johnson. Henry County Fire Department thanks Mr. Johnny Barkley, “Honorary Battalion Chief” and all who support to the fire department in our effort to serve and protect the citizens of Henry County. - SABRINA PUCKETT
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for new fire training complex CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA The official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Training complex was held on December 10th at its location at 3985 Holly Springs Parkway, at the former Pikes Nursery location. Pam Carnes with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce emceed the event and welcomed those who attended the event. Raymond Gunnin, District 2 Commissioner and a former Cherokee County Fire Chief, gave the invocation. The next speaker was Randy Gravely, Board Chairman of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Other speakers included Tim Prather, Cherokee County Fire Chief, Bill Echols, County Capital Program Manager, Eddie Robinson, Assistant Fire Chief and L. B. “Buzz Ahrens, Cherokee County Commission
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Chairman. At the conclusion of the speeches a ribbon cutting ceremony was held with various fire, county and city leaders. Guests were invited afterward to watch fire demonstrations and enjoy lunch provided by Jersey Mike’s and Zaxby’s of Holly Springs. The new training facility features a concrete “live fire” structure, a multi-story concrete training tower to assist with search and rescue training evolutions, an apparatus classroom containing showers, fitness room and a small medical room. There is also a small pond located on the property that will be used to gather storm water for training purposes. - TIm CAvENdER
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Cherokee County Fire Chief, Tim Prather, was glad that this day finally arrived.
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Extremely high call volume during frigid temperatures Henry County firefighters battled the frigid temperatures on January 7th as they worked to mitigate house fires, motor vehicle collisions and numerous busted water pipes across the county. Over 150 calls were dispatched out to units throughout the day on what was the coldest day on record for many cities here in Georgia and across the Nation. While the record lows were being recorded in temperature, record high call volumes were recorded for fire and emergency medical responses in Henry County. Temperatures just north of Henry County, in Atlanta, reached a low of 6 degrees with a previous record low of 10 degrees and in Macon the temperature dropped to a record 11 degrees with a previous record low of 14 degrees. On average, emergency responders in Henry County mitigate approximately sixty-two calls during a twenty-four hour period. Emergency personnel mitigated over twice the average, responding to 41 motor vehicle collisions, nine fire calls, and over 70 service calls for broken water pipes and various other calls.
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The extreme artic temperatures may have temporarily affected the response model for fire and emergency service operations; however, it did not affect the dedication and the relentless efforts put forth by the men and women of the Henry County Fire Department, to quickly and professionally respond, to the aid of many citizens. The 911 calls increased around noon on Tuesday, peaking during the hours from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and then slowing back down around 5:00 p.m. Units responded from one call to the next as quickly as they could to mitigate all calls for assistance. The Henry County Fire Department is proud of the men and women who tirelessly put forth the extra effort yesterday, while faced with challenging situations and extremely cold temperatures. Everyone worked safely and continuously to provide the utmost efficient and professional services to the citizens of Henry County. - SABRINA PUCKETT
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TIM CAVENDER
Fire destroys home in Cherokee County
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Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Pickens County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday morning, January 12th, just after 5:45 a.m. at 7 Barrel Way in Nelson. Cherokee County 911 first reported that a man was trapped inside the house, but Pickens
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County Sheriff’s deputies reported later that he was out of the residence. Firefighters arrived minutes later to report that the house was fully involved and they immedi-
ately began a defensive attack. Unfortunately, the single story home was completely destroyed by the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Cherokee County fire investigators. - TIM CAVENDER
How’s your Driving? Hazards and emergency situations Part II There are many hazards and emergency situations that can be encountered while driving and one must be aware of what they are and how to quickly react in order to prevent serious injury or death to you, your passengers, or vehicles and their occupants. How would you react to a blown tire, loss of brakes, stuck accelerator or an animal in the road? Do you use additional caution when driving under inclement weather conditions? These are just a few of the driving emergencies and hazards you may encounter when driving your personal vehicle or an emergency vehicle, and how you react could make the difference between loss of control and crash or no crash. The most important thing that you can do is not to panic, and knowing what to do in an emergency situation will keep you from panicking. In most driving emergencies, there will be a brief second or two to think before you act, not much time, but if you have familiarized yourself with how to react to certain events, you will have a better chance of survival. Let’s begin with winter driving
hazards in your personal vehicle. Winter brings a shortened number of daylight hours that increases the number of driving hours with reduced visibility. Before heading out make sure you and your vehicle are prepared. Clear any snow that may have accumulated from your vehicle, making sure the front windshield, windshield wipers, and rear window have been cleared of snow and ice. Clear headlights and taillights of any snow or ice and drive with your headlights turned on. The ability to see and be seen reduces your chances of being involved in a crash. Drive slowly and cautiously while driving with the flow of traffic. If someone is driving on your tail, do not endanger yourself by speeding up. When the opportunity presents itself, allow the other vehicle to safely pass and be on its way. You may encounter them later having spun out or in a crash. Drive at reduced speed while maintaining an increased distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, it will provide a greater margin of safety should
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you have to stop suddenly. To avoid skids on snow and ice, brake early, carefully and gently. "Squeeze" your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep rolling. If they begin to lock up, ease off the brake pedal. Most vehicles today are equipped with anti-locking brake systems (ABS) that operate automatically and will do most of the aforementioned once you have applied the brakes. Driving your vehicle in a lower gear will give you better traction and improved braking control and reduced braking distance. When sleet, freezing rain or snow start to fall, remember that bridges, ramps, and overpasses are likely to freeze first. Also be aware that slippery spots may still remain after road crews have cleared the highways. If no spray is kicking up from the tires on the vehicle(s) in front of you, it usually indicates ice has
formed on the roadway. When traveling on a multi lane highway stay in the lane that offers the least hazardous road conditions, usually the lane with the most vehicles and cautious drivers. Responding to emergency calls during winter can be very treacherous and slow, requiring well maintained apparatus and qualified drivers familiar with winter driving conditions that include driving on ice and snow. Drivers must be alert to hazardous road, weather and traffic conditions which will create delays in responding. Impaired visibility from falling snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain, or fog conditions may be experienced. Streets blocked by snow, stalled and abandoned vehicles, fuel and delivery trucks, will add to the delay in response; enabling the incident to escalate and further endanger the safety of occupants and emergency responders. Many apparatus now use permanently installed traction chain systems and sanders to increase traction and complete a safe response. The use of full tire snow chains may be required in deteriorating conditions in some regions in order
to effect and complete a response. When do you put the chains on the apparatus can be a difficult question for some, but should be based on the weather forecast, present conditions, expected conditions, past experience, and time of day. If you think you should put the full set of chains on your apparatus, go ahead and do it, they can be easily removed if not needed. More importantly, you will rest easy knowing you have done all you possibly could do to effect a safe and complete response. Driving in adverse weather conditions requires planning, patience and reduced speeds. Further, if your apparatus gets stuck in a snow drift, it will require additional equipment to pull you free and you will be of no value to the emergency scene to which you were responding. The NY State Driver’s Manual and Commercial Drivers’ Manual is being used as a reference for some of the information provided in this article. To be continued. Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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FREDDY HOWELL
Officers receive helmets
BCES holds promotional ceremony and badge pinning Families, friends and members of the Bryan County Emergency Services gathered at Station 7 on December 27th for a badge pinning ceremony for recently promoted personnel, and to announce the Firefighter of the Year. Bryan County Chief Freddy Howell addressed the new officers and honorees with encouraging quotes about leadership which have inspired him such as, “Becoming a leader is about using your abilities to their max and learning as you go each and every day” - “There is no substitute for hard work and dedication” - “The organization as a whole is much more important than I will ever be as an individual” and “Individuals fail….TEAMS Suc-
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ceed!” Each officer was called up with his or her family member. Chief Howell presented the officer with a badge and the officer’s family member had the privilege of pinning the badge on. Officers were also presented with new fire helmets. Two firefighter/paramedics were promoted to battalion chief and three firefighter/EMTs were promoted to lieutenant. The new officers are Battalion Chief Matthew Schultz, Battalion Chief Deva Strode, Lieutenant John Fields, Lieutenant Ben Pape,
and Lieutenant Mark Waters. After the badge pinning ceremony, Chief Howell presented the Firefighter of the Year plaque to Firefighter John Andriotis. Andriotis was nominated and chosen as the last Firefighter of the Quarter by his co-workers and then chosen as the Firefighter of the Year out of the quarterly award recipients. As BCES continues to build a quality team of emergency services professionals, this is its first formal badge pinning ceremony, a longstanding tradition in the fire service, and one which Chief Howell plans to become an annual tradition. - FREDDY HOWELL
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guish the blaze within an hour. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. - ALAN GLOGOVSKY
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Volunteer battalion donates life jackets The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Volunteer Battalion and the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach recently donated 12 life jackets to the Youth Empowerment Center in Belle Glade. The presentation was made at the Belle Glade Marina by members of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office. These will be used by members of the Y.E.C. for fishing and boating programs in Belle Glade.
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Firefighters extricate two occupants from heavily damaged truck in Ocala Ocala, FL. On January 2, 2014, a Ford F-250 pickup truck left the road and overturned, coming to rest on its side against a severed concrete power pole carrying 7,200 volts in Ocala. Firefighters responded to a 911 call at 4:47 a.m. The first engine company, rescue vehicle and battalion chief were dispatched from a fire station just down the road. According to Battalion Chief Mark McEarchern, firefighters used several sets of hydraulic extrication equipment and hand tools to safely remove the two heavily
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entrapped occupants. Firefighters remained on scene for more than five hours. It took almost two hours to extricate one occupant, and two hours 39 minutes to remove the second occupant. A trauma surgeon was brought to the scene for consultation from Ocala Regional Medical Center. Both patients are in critical condition at this time. In total, 17 firefighters re-
sponded to the scene including a fire department chaplain. Heavy equipment trucks from Ocala Utility Services were called to the scene to stabilize the severed pole and de-energize the wires while firefighters worked below the power lines. Up to 27 businesses were affected and without electric for a period of time. The incident occurred at 3685 Southwest 20th Street. The Ocala Police Department is investigating the crash. - BRIAN STOOTHOFF
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Late night structure fire in vacant home At 11:17 p.m. on Sunday, November 17th, units responded to reports of a structure fire on the 400 block of South M Street in Lake Worth. Initial callers stated that there was a house with flames visible from the inside. First arriving firefighters reported a two story structure with the second floor fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were advised by neighbors that the home was vacant and unoccupied. Crews began an aggressive fire attack and entered the structure to confirm that there were no people inside. A primary search confirmed that the structure did not have anyone inside. Fire crews quickly knocked down the fire and had it under control. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 30 Delivers Santa to Local Hospital On December 14th, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 30 had the honor of giving Santa a ride to a special event at Palms West Hospital. Santa rode in PBCFR Engine 30 and arrived with lights flashing and siren sounding to a large crowd of happy children. The crews assisted Santa by handing out candy canes and posing for pictures with the children. The event was a huge success with the families in attendance and everyone was able to visit with Santa and get pictures of themselves with Santa and the firefighters.
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Structure fire in Levy County On Monday, December 30, 2013 at 6:10 a.m., Levy County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call for a reported house fire at 21 E. Cypress Ave, Inglis, Florida. First units on scene found a single wide mobile home with fire showing from 50% of the structure. Initial action was defensive control measures to protect another residential structure until additional resources arrived on scene. No occupants were home at the time of the fire. The structure was declared a total loss. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was on scene to determine the cause of the fire. Responding units included Levy County Department of Public Safety, Battalion 1, Engine 5 (Yankeetown), Medic 3 (Inglis); Inglis Fire Department; South Levy Fire Department; Levy County Sheriff’s Office; and the state fire marshal.
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Volusia County Fire Services responds to fatality on Interstate 4 Volusia County Fire Services and Volusia County EMS responded to the area of the 125 mile marker on eastbound Interstate 4 for a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer semi and passenger vehicle. Upon arrival of VCFS, it was confirmed that a passenger vehicle had crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer that was stationary on the shoulder of the interstate. Unfortunately, the driver of the passenger vehicle was killed in the crash. The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured.
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Station 28 rescues kitten trapped in sewer line Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 28 assisted Animal Care and Control to free a small kitten from the confines of an underground four inch sewer pipe. The pipe was located under a concrete pad behind a shopping center. The crew could hear the worn out kitten meowing throughout the incident, but were unable to coax it out. There was food and some pretty well simulated human meowing, but the little guy would not come to any openings. A small trickle of water was flowed and eventually the crew along with R28
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deployed a plumber's snake that was generously loaned to us by General Rental Center. It turned out that there was quite a labyrinth of pipes located in this area all leading to the same larger manhole opening. Finally, through our own support services, Speedy Rooter Plumbing was contacted and came out to assist with a plumber's snake camera. The kitten was located about 18 feet from the
manhole at the end of one more clean-out opening that was buried by dirt and had not yet been discovered. After digging and opening that end, the kitten was prodded by a padded tip on one plumber's snake while everyone watched it advance towards the camera and finally to an opening where the kitten could be extracted. The kitten was dried, warmed and then rushed to a waiting vet. - ALBERT BORROTO
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Tamarac Fire Rescue New Year’s Day Accident New Year’s Day (January 1, 2014) would prove to be a day to remember for Tamarac Fire Rescue units. A major motor vehicle accident occurred on University Drive during the early afternoon hours. The vehicles involved had heavy damage with airbag deployments with one driver needing extensive extrication as a result. Two patients were transported in critical condition to Broward General’s Trauma Center. The other two patients were taken to University Hospital and Medical Center for treatment.
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Lifeflight Jacksonville operates a twin engine BK-117A4 helicopter in the North East Florida area, based out of the Baptist South Hospital. This BK-117 has the night vision goggle modification to allow the aircraft to operate safely in low light conditions. It also has a Garmin 430/530 GPS navigation and communication system. The aircraft also has real time weather and traffic avoidance systems. For communication with fire/rescue and EMS systems the aircraft also has a 800 megahertz communication system.
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Multi-agency regional trench training Units from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Special Operations joined other teams from all over South Florida in a Multi-Agency Regional Trench Workshop. Special Operations Command Division Chief Mike Nuggent, hosted the scenario-driven class through a collaborative effort with West Palm Beach Fire Rescue. The site was at the West Palm Beach Water Utilities Department on Banyan Street, Downtown West Palm. Agencies represented were City of Miami, Ft Lauderdale Fire Rescue. Broward Sheriff’s Office
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(BSO) Fire Rescue, City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue, West Palm Fire & Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Events like these not only promote positive working relationships with our inter-agency counterparts, but they also afford opportunities for us to learn from each other in the areas of technical rescue command, strategies and tactics.
Car strikes utility pole, two injured Ocala, FL. On December 17, 2013, a single vehicle struck a utility pole injuring two occupants this morning. The driver is believed to have suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious on the arrival of firefighters. The collision occurred on the west side of Jacksonville Road at Northeast 28th Street. According to Battalion Chief Shane Alexander, Ocala Fire Rescue responded at 8:21 a.m. and arrived on scene within four minutes.
- ALBERT BORROTO
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The Lake City Fire Department operates a 2011 E-One Typhoon rescue pumper as Engine 1. It is powered by a Cummins ISL-450 engine and a Allison EVS3000 transmission. It is equipped with a Hale 1500 gpm pump and a 780 gallon water tank.
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Alachua County Fire Rescue operates a 2005 E-One Typhoon as Squad 16. It is used as a truck company for working fires and as a heavy rescue for vehicle extrications. It has a custom front bumper with 2 extrication tools on 100 foot hose reels.
LARRY STONEY
Kitchen fire destroys townhouse Daytona Beach, FL. Daytona Beach Fire Department responded to the 900 block of Millard Court for a reported kitchen fire just before 1 p.m. on December 13th. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was seen coming from the two-story concrete structure. Firefighters made and found heavy flames coming from the kitchen and living room areas. Initial reports on scene stated that a resident was preparing to cook when the fire started. Upon further investigatio, it
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was found that the resident left the kitchen for unknown reasons and returned to find the kitchen completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters battled the intense heat and flames to confine the majority of the fire damage to the first floor. Fire crews did find extension to the second floor and in the roof, but were able to stop further fire spread and
minimize damage. At the time of the fire, there was a pet puppy and resident inside the home, who all were able to escape without injury. The resident indicated their family would be staying with relatives in the area. Firefighters estimate damages to be around $75,000. No injuries were reported. One person was evaluated on scene for an unrelated medical issue. - LARRY STONEY
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 29 Crew Recognized for MDA Efforts On November 25, 2013, Fire Chief Collins along with his command staff had breakfast at PBCFR Station 29. The station and shift had the distinction of being the crew that collected the most money per person during the recent MDA collection. Their dedication to give back to the community through this fundraiser earned them the breakfast with the chief. Local representatives from Firefighters Union L2928 and Stephanie Glavin from the MDA were also in attendance. The crews were presented a special certificate of appreciation from the MDA for their collection efforts. Thank you to Station 29 and to all the Fire Rescue personnel who helped collect throughout Palm Beach County in support of this worthwhile cause.
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Overturned vehicle on Interstate 75 Alachua County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a overturned vehicle on Interstate 75 southbound near Newberry Road shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. ACFR responded with Quint 16, Squad 16 and Rescue 17 and shut down the far right traffic lane for scene safety reasons. Alachua County Sheriff's Office and Florida DOT responded and assisted with traffic control. Two patients were able to self-extricate themselves. They were evaluated by ACFR paramedics and declined further medical treatment. The scene was turned over to the Florida Highway Patrol for further investigation.
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue battles house fire and rescues family pet During the lunch hour of Friday, November 9th, units from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a fire in the Bayshore Homes development on Marco Court. First arriving crews found a mobile home that had smoke showing from the eaves and all residents outside. Firefighters quickly began an interior fire attack, but were forced outside when there was a partial roof collapse. Firefighters continued battling this fire, which proved challenging due to the high winds and dry weather conditions. During the operation, fire crews were able to locate and rescue a family pet turtle, which was reunited with grateful owners.
On November 23, 2013 at 2:30 a.m., crews from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 7 were awoken to reports of a structure fire in the rear of a multi unit apartment com- JUMP TO FILE# 010314111 plex. Crews quickly arrived to find flames and smoke from an apartment building containing a total of eight units on the second floor and one unit on the first floor. Firefighters attacking the upstairs blaze were met with heavy fire and extreme heat conditions. Multiple lines were deployed and the fire was soon knocked down and extinguished. During a search of the upstairs area affected by fire and smok,e Engine Company 72 discovered a small canine that was rescued and quickly brought down to waiting medical crews. The wet and scared canine was administered oxygen using a PET oxygen mask and quickly recovered. A very grateful owner was reunited with his family pet soon thereafter. Units on this incident included Units E72, E73, E74 Q73, R72, R731, T72, CPT7, DC7, and IV. - ALBERT BORROTO
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LCDPS employee donates to homeless vets Samantha Ritter, wife of LCDPS Paramedic Nicholas Ritter, learned of some homeless veterans living in the woods behind Lowes in Gainesville. When she heard about these individuals who have served our country living in the woods, she knew she wanted to do something. She contacted the AM Vets in Keystone, who sponsored her project and started a collection of items. Samantha and Nicholas approached the group with boxes of blankets, jackets, food, and other miscellaneous items they had collected. The group was very gracious and only took what they needed. The remaining items were donated to a Veterans Distribution Center in Southeast Gainesville.
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and the associated ďŹ eld task book. The team members are preparing to take the Florida State Fire College test for Hazmat Tech within the next few weeks. Every member of the team must successfully complete the technician course, which covers basic chemistry, personnel protective equipment, and mitigation techniques for hazardous material releases. Members must also complete
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) technician training. The hazardous materials team responds to all suspicious material calls, as well as spills, leaks, and breeches of vessels containing potentially dangerous chemicals or unknown substances. Most recently, the team spent the day with Norfolk Southern Safety and hazmat experts learning how to safely handle emergencies on locomotives and rail cars. - FRANK ELKINS
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Fort Lauderdale firefighters arrive to find heavy smoke at early morning fire Fort Lauderdale firefighters responded to a call of smoke coming from a home at 2399 SW 18 Ave around 1:15 a.m. on January 8th. Firefighters from Station 3 were the first to arrive. They found heavy smoke coming from the building and went into the single story home to find the source of the smoke. They encountered fire to the rear of the home and quickly knocked down the main body. The fire was also well involved in the attic space requiring firefighters to get into the attic and walls to fully extinguish the fire. 26 firefighters responded to the scene as well as a fire investigator. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No one was home at the time of the fire.
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Car strikes utility pole, two injured Ocala, FL. On December 17, 2013, a single vehicle struck a utility pole injuring two occupants. The driver is believed to have suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious on the arrival of firefighters. The collision occurred on the west side of Jacksonville Road at Northeast 28th Street. According to Battalion Chief Shane Alexander, Ocala Fire Rescue responded at 8:21 a.m. and arrived on scene within four minutes.
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Delray Beach Fire Rescue responds to chemical leak on Interstate 95 At 11:16 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013, Delray Beach Fire-Rescue and Boca Raton FireRescue units responded to a chemical leak from the back of a semi on northbound Interstate 95 north of Linton Blvd. Crews blocked two right-hand lanes to investigate the leak. The chemical was leaking from a 55 gallon drum in the back of the semi. Through the use of chemical monitors on the special operations units of DBFR and BRFR, the substance
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was determined to be a blue liquid composed primarily of polystyrene, a material used in the production of plastic packaging materials. While large quantities of the material are hazardous to the environment, the leak posed no threat to the health of the responders or the public. The uid that leaked from the truck was cleaned up with the
use of an absorbent material and should cause no threat to the environment. There were approximately 17 personnel from DBFR and BRFR on scene to mitigate the potential hazard. The special operations units of both agencies commonly work together to form a regional hazardous materials response team for the southern region of Palm Beach County. - KEVIN SAXTON
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Starke Christmas Parade Heilbron Springs Fire Rescue firefighters participated in the 2013 Starke Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14, 2013. HSFR brought Engine 40, Brush 46 and Squad 4 to the parade. Bad weather could not dampen the spirits, and everyone who participated in or attended the parade had a great time.
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St. Johns County Pink Heals operates this 1969 Mack that was reworked by Pierce in 1995. "Ashley" originally severed the Mt. Arlington Fire Department in New Jersey. She now serves with Pink Heals, lifting the spirits of those fighting cancer with home visits, parades, and cancer awareness events.
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House heavily damaged by fire Just before midnight on Friday, December 20th, communication officers with Barrow County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting a fire in the 100 block of Rockwell Church Rd. A citizen was JUMP TO FILE# passing the home 122313120 and noted heavy fire. “Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire in the carport area with extension into the attic of the home,” commented Lieutenant Scott Dakin. Engine 5, Engine 6, Med 5, Med 6 and Battalion 1 responded to this incident. Firefighters attempted to make an interior attack, but due to the amount of fire in the attic, and possible collapse, they had to fight the fire from the exterior of the home. The home suffered extensive damage to the roof and interior. Two adults were displaced as a result of this fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire investigation team. - SCOTT DAKIN
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Heroes Realty Program found a local veteran his new home just in time for Thanksgiving Cris Bereguette and his family spent the holidays creating memories that will last a lifetime in their new home. They closed just before Thanksgiving and Heroes Realty was proud to make sure the Bereguette’s were home for the holidays. Cris Bereguette, a Jersey City police officer and former Marine, purchased their first home with the help of the Heroes Realty’s Heroes Mortgage Program. The Heroes Mortgage Program provides local heroes, who serve our communities everyday, with a variety of cost-effective mortgage opportunities. Our diverse portfolio includes programs for first-time homebuyers, a range of refinancing options, home equity loans, reverse mortgages and FHA and VA loans. The Heroes Mortgage team is committed to providing discounted fees, low interest rates and many other advantages, not available to the general public.
“It was a really good experience for us,” said Bereguette, 32, who served six years in the Marine Reserves, which included a tour in Iraq. “Heroes Realty really treated us great and helped us with everything. Everything went smooth. I think it’s a great program and we were so happy to be in our home for the Holidays. It made things so much easier.” To get Bereguette and his family in their new home by Thanksgiving, Martin Kaczmarczyk, the Broker of Record for Heroes Realty, arranged to move up the closing date, saving them another monthly rental payment on their old apartment. It’s the least Heroes Realty could do for one of the selfless heroes in our community. The Heroes Mortgage Program works with heroes and their families across the country on a variety of real estate transactions. These selfless men and women include firefighters and EMT’s, police officers, members of the armed serv-
ices, healthcare professionals – including doctors, nurses and support staff – and educators. Bereguette took advantage of his VA loan eligibility. Kaczmarczyk is an accredited Military Relocation Professional (MRP) – specializing in the VA loan process. In addition, Kaczmarczyk, volunteer chief of the Wallington (NJ) Fire Department, negotiated the closing costs to be paid by the seller at closing to keep thousands of dollars in the Bereguette’s pocket. There were a few issues found
Call 877-541-HERO 877-541-4376 For More Information during the home inspection that needed to be fixed. Kaczmarczyk was able to negotiate a credit for the needed repairs so the Bereguette family actually walked away from the closing with a check from the seller to make the necessary renovations. Kaczmarczyk showed the Bereguette’s more than 20 homes before they found the right one. “It’s a privilege and an honor for us to work with heroes such as Cris Bereguette and his family,” Kaczmarczyk said. “They deserve, among other things, the utmost care, profes-
sionalism and customer service for all they do for us every day. We always do all we can to provide our clients with the best rates and incentives on the market. Our heroes don’t deserve anything less.” Still, Kaczmarczyk wasn’t done yet. He helped arrange a “heroes” discount on the home inspection for additional savings for the Bereguette’s. Just like the heroes we proudly serve, Heroes Realty always goes above and beyond for these brave men and women.
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A miraculous wreck in Hollywood 2014 was already proving to be lucky for some. On Wednesday, January 1st at around 9:00 p.m., Hollywood firefighters from Fire/Hazmat Station 31 were called out to the report of an accident “involving four vehicles with a JUMP TO FILE# telephone pole 010514106 down and a car on fire” at the 5200 block of Hollywood Blvd. When they arrived a few minutes later, fire/rescue crews observed a large debris field of car parts strewn about. No fire was noted as they “sized up the scene” and only one vehicle was concluded to have been involved. But the wreckage was so severe that fire crews were expecting the worst of the vehicle’s occupants. As crews approached the mangled wreck, they noticed the car was empty and curious bystanders looking on nearby. Fearing unbelted occupants had been ejected; Firefighters searched around the vehicle looking for traces of anyone that may have been in the car. Miraculously enough, the bystanders seen earlier milling around the accident scene were actually the occupants of the vehicle. Outwardly, there was not a scratch on them.
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Suspecting internal injuries that cannot be thoroughly diagnosed in a pre-hospital environment, Hollywood’s fire/medics immediately went to work assessing all five occupants and immobilizing them to prevent further potential internal injury. Additional rescues had to be called in from nearby fire stations, but all five patients were quickly transported to Hollywood Memorial Regional for further evaluation. “One wonders exactly how anyone survived this wreck based on the condition of the vehicle, let
alone walked out of it without any obvious signs of injury. The car was half its original width. The steering wheel is sitting on the passenger’s seat and the engine block is resting a good 50 feet away from the vehicle, under the downed light pole. According to the patients in their medical assessment, they claimed they were wearing their seatbelts, a true testament to their effectiveness”. - ANTHONY VERA
Seminole County Fire Department presents crew with unit team citation Seminole County Fire Department presented a Unit Team Citation for outstanding recognition and treatment of a minor involved in a vehicle crash. Although the minor was alert on scene, the paramedics recognized symptoms indicative of a head injury. They transported and the emergency room staff advised he did have a serious brain injury.
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Orange Park Fire Department Christmas Parade Firefighters from the Orange Park Fire Department had the annual fire department Christmas Parade on the evening of Friday, December 20, 2013. Firefighters make it a point to drive all of the streets around the Town of Orange Park to spread some holiday cheer to the town residents. Several fire apparatus provided an escort for Santa and his sleigh.
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North Naples Fire Control & Rescue District welcomes new recruits North Naples Fire Control and Rescue District welcomed David Laurich, Andrew Marshall, Giovanni Campobasso, Chat Watler, and Alvin Marte, to the department. After six weeks of recruit training, they were sworn in before their families. friends, and other members of North Naples Fire Department.
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Ocala firefighters build sleigh for the holidays City management asked if the fire department might have a trailer that could be used as a sleigh for the downtown charity toy drive and this is what they got. A group of dedicated firefighters volunteered to build this sleigh starting from scratch. Painted PVC pipe was used for the runners and the project was simply amazing. The event was a huge success and many children and charities benefitted from the endeavor. Ocala firefighters definitely displayed the holiday spirit.
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On Wednesday, December 4th, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue units from Battalion 1 responded to a unique accident on eastbound Indiantown Road. A tractor with a bushhog attached was doing a u-turn under the I-95 overpass when it was involved in an accident. A vehicle struck the tractor, taking off the front end, separating it at the motor/transmission. The tractor was only able to remain upright after the impact because of the equipment attached to the back. The vehicle suffered significant damage and the occupant was trapped inside. Firefighters quickly assessed the scene and safely extricated the occupant by first removing the driver’s door to facilitate access. Units on this incident included E14, R14, R231, Capt 1 and TH.
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LCDPS Firefighter I car fire training On Saturday, December 21st, the Levy County Department of Public Safety Firefighter I class received hands on training with a live car fire. Captain Jerry Horton instructed the class with the help of Captain Joe Rinaudo, Instructor Mark James, and Mentor Dennis Russell. The class was broken down into squads of four and each squad went through the live scenario twice. This training provided the recruits skills to handle a live fire and scene control.
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Levy County commissioners and DPS in Inglis Christmas Parade Celebrating the holidays, Levy County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Public Safety (LCDPS) participated in the 2013 Inglis Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 21, 2013. The commissioners walked alongside county fire trucks and an ambulance, taking time to visit with citizens and hand out candy to the kids along the parade route.
Cape Coral, FL. The inaugural “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign wrapped up New Year’s Day with five red bulbs displayed, indicating five house fires in Cape Coral during the month of December. The campaign is a new safety initiative to the Cape, but has been established around the country for a number of years now. According to Interim Fire Chief Donald Cochran, this program is another reminder about safety during the season. “We wanted everyone to take care of themselves, knowing that our firefighters are out there to take care of them if needed.” Cape Coral firefighters placed a wreath illuminated with green bulbs at Fire Station 4 located at 2007 Santa Barbara Boulevard. For each fire that occurred during the holiday season, one of the green bulbs was replaced with a red bulb. Any residential fire that resulted in property damage or injury triggered a red bulb addition. The first fire broke out on December 4th around 5:30 p.m. when Cape Coral dispatchers received a 911 call from a child reporting his house on fire at 4128 Country Club Boulevard. Firefighters arrived within five minutes of the call to find smoke coming from the single story residence. Firefighters from Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 under the command of Battalion Chief Christopher Cox made a quick attack on the fire, which originated in the kitchen and kept the fire from spreading. The fire was caused by cooking oil on the stove left unattended and igniting. There were no injuries and damage was estimated at $35,000. The second red bulb was added when on December 7th around 5:15 p.m., a first alarm assignment under the command of Battalion Chief John Hauff responded to a house fire at 628 SE 11 Avenue. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the one story home. Engine 2 made an aggressive interior attack on the fire and held the fire to the kitchen and living room, saving the rest of the home. The home was occupied at the time of the fire, but there were no injuries. An investigation of the fire determined the blaze to be accidental due to unattended cooking on the stove. This fire was the second stovetop fire resulting in damage in 72 hours. Around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 11th, Cape Coral 911 dispatchers received a call reporting a bed on fire at 1222 SE 8th Street #4. When firefighters arrived, they discovered a burning mattress in a child’s bedroom. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire using a minimal amount of water, but smoke and heat significantly damaged the bedroom. There were no injuries, but the fire resulted in the department adding a third red bulb to the wreath at Fire
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Station 4. According to the investigation conducted by Inspector Dave Webster, a three year old girl under the care of her grandfather was playing with his lighter and ignited her bed. She alerted the grandfather who attempted to extinguish the fire and then called 911. The fire damage was limited to the child’s bedroom, with very minor smoke damage extending through adjacent rooms of the apartment. Damage was estimated at $10,000 and firefighters are relieved that the little girl was able to get out of the room based on the amount of heat and smoke generated by the fire. Another red bulb was added to the department’s “Keep the Wreath Green” as the result of a small kitchen fire 48 hours after the last fire. Firefighters investigated a kitchen fire at 4403 SW 1st Avenue Friday, December 13th shortly after 5:00 p.m. after a grease on the stove caught fire in the kitchen. The fire was out upon arrival, but there was damage to stove and cabinets above, resulting in the fourth bulb. An evening fire burned a Cape Coral home Wednesday, December 13th, but quick actions kept the fire from doing more damage. Around 7:40 pm firefighters under the Command of James Parker responded to a report of a house full of smoke at 3510 SE 8th Place. Acting Lt. Michael Russell and Firefighter Brian Campbell from Engine 3 entered through the front door to find zero visibility due to heavy smoke conditions. In spite of the inability to see anything, the crew was able to locate the fire in the living room and extinguish the fire within moments, saving the rest of the house. Fire investigators have determined the cause of the house fire Wednesday evening to be an electrical short and
ruled the fire accidental. Fire Inspector John Mahar wrote in his report that the fire appeared to originate under the Christmas tree where a damaged electrical cord was discovered. The fire spread to furniture in the living room before it was quickly attacked by firefighters. The investigation revealed the fire started at a damaged portion of an extension cord used to light up the Christmas tree. The artificial tree along with much of the living room contents were destroyed. Damage was estimated at $200,000, primarily from heat and smoke damage in the structure and to contents. The family was not home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. “Five red bulbs were actually lower than we anticipated,” said Public Information Officer Michael Heeder. “Historically we have seen a higher number of residential fires in December, so for us this is good news.” Officials credit a strong public education program and outreach through social media, public school safety presentations by firefighters and a strong relationship with local media to spread fire safety messages across Cape Coral. “The combination of the effort with our media partners in television, radio and print, along with the positive interaction of our firefighters in the community and schools seems to have paid off,” said Heeder. “Anytime we see lower than expected numbers for fires and damage, that tells us we are getting the fire prevention message out there and the number of preventable fires are decreasing.” “2014 is going to be a great year for our department,’ said Cochran. “Our citizens will continue to get the best service possible from some of the best firefighters anywhere. Our dedication and commitment never waivers to do the best we can every day.” - MICHAEL HEEDER
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Fire inspector Dave Rayborn investigates a kitchen fire at the beginning of December that resulted in the first red bulb of the season.
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Temple Terrace firefighters deliver toys for Christmas This year as in year’s past, the Temple Terrace firefighters, in partnership with the Hillsborough County Schools participated in the “Sincerely Santa” toy drive delivering presents to underprivileged kids throughout Temple Terrace. Our firefighters delivered gifts to numerous families both on the 23rd and 24th of December via fire truck. Each year, children in kindergarten through third grade, write a
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“Letter to Santa”, describing what they want most for Christmas. Teachers notate additional information including: special needs of the child, clothing sizes, and additional siblings in the home. The teacher then selects letters of the most needy children, and for-
wards them to Sincerely Santa for processing. Santa takes over from there. The smiles and happiness glowing from the children’s faces is always overwhelming and rewarding beyond description. Thanks to E11’s crew for their participation with assisting Santa with distribution of needed gifts.
The North Naples Fire Control & Rescue District honor guard welcomed home Collier County's first Honor Flight. The Honor Flight provided guardians to 50 WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans the opportunity to fly to Washington, DC and see the war memorials. The flight left at 3:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 and returned the same day, 11:00 p.m. In addition to the honor guard, over two hundred grateful, flag waving residents and former military members were on hand.
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Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Christmas Festival
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The Lake City Fire Department took delivery of a 2013 E-One Typhoon in October 2013. It is powered by a 400 hp Cummins engine and a Allison EVS3000 transmission. It is equipped with a 2000 gpm Hale pump and a 800 gallon water tank. It has Federal LED strobe light package and Pioneer LED scene lights for scene illumination. Photographed next to the original Lake City Fire Department Engine 2, a 1926 American LaFrance Model 75 that was used in the 2013 Lake City Christmas Parade.
Levy County Department of Public Safety (LCDPS) and Air Methods were invited to participate in this year’s Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Christmas Festival on December 7, 2013. The crews collaboratively provided information to the public and displayed the new Air Ambulance that is stationed at the Levy County Public Safety Complex 24 hours a day. This new program serves the citizens and visitors of Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist Counties. At the event, the public was provided an opportunity to meet some of the LCDPS and air crew staff and received information about holiday safety and fire prevention. Several members of the local community stopped by to meet the crew and ask questions about the services LCDPS offers.
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House fire claims one life in Ocala Ocala, FL. On December 17, 2013, firefighters with Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 8:51 p.m. On arrival, firefighters found flames through the roof, with about 25 percent of the one story concrete block home involved in JUMP TO FILE # fire. Firefighters en- 121813105 countered heavy smoke inside and shortly after arrival, a portion of the roof collapsed. Searching the structure firefighters found one person inside deceased. According to Battalion Chief Shane Alexander, the fire was placed under control at 9:20 p.m. Twenty six firefighters were called to the scene, including a fire chaplain to console family members and neighbors. An Ocala Fire Rescue fire investigator responded to the scene, and the State Fire Marshal’s office was contacted to assist according to protocol for scenes involving fire deaths. The fire occurred at 1320 Southeast 14th Street. - BRIAN STOOTHOFF
Alachua County Fire Rescue operates a 2009 E-One Typhoon HP75 as Quint 16. It is equipped with a 1750 gpm Waterous two stage pump and a 500 gallon water tank. It is equipped with three midship preconnect hand lines, two 1.75 inch and one 2.5 inch. For supply hose, Quint 16 carries 600 feet of three inch and five inch hose. A full complement of ground ladders are carried in enclosed ladder storage compartments.
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Captain Joe Rinaudo, Kristen Brault, Paramedic Julio del Rio, Chief David Knowles, and BOCC Chairman Ryan Bell participated in the 2013 Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Christmas Festival Parade on December 7th
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Cookies with Santa Arab, AL - On December 7th, 2013, the Arab Civitan Club held their annual Cookies with Santa at the Arab fire station. 148 children and 108 adults attended the event. The children received a free picture with Santa, cookies, and milk or juice. The Arab Civitans would like to thank Warehouse Discount Grocery, Wal Mart, the Arab Fire Department, and the Junior Civitans from Arab High School, Arab Junior High, and Brindlee Mountain High School for their assistance in this event.
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Lt. Blake Isom prepares his crew to make interior attack on Arbor Rd in Arab.
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Family of four displaced by fire in Arab Arab, AL. Arab firefighters battled a working structure fire and freezing temperatures on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. The call to the Marshall County 911 Center came in at 12:28 p.m. for 1527 Arbor Road NE near the Arab City Park. On arrival of Arab Engine 2, heavy smoke and flames were visible from the rear of the structure. Lt. Blake Isom took command, ordering an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters entering the rear
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of the structure made a quick knock down of the fire. However, it took some time to bring the fire completely under control. The family of four were not at home at the time of the blaze. They reported leaving the home about two hours before the fire. They were at a family member’s home due to water pipes being
frozen by the single digit temperatures. The family was using the kitchen stove as a source of heat along with a couple of space heaters. The stove was left on to keep the house warm when they left. The family does have insurance and the American Red Cross is assisting. Samaritan EMS assisted at the scene. - RICKY PHILLIPS
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Minor injury in wreck on bridge EUGENE WEBER JR.
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Arab, AL. Emergency personnel responded to a reported wreck with entrapment on the overpass bridge at US Highway 231 and AL Highway 69 in downtown Arab on Monday, December 16, 2013. The call came into the Marshall County 911 Center just before 2 p.m. Once on scene, personnel found one person with only minor injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was removed quickly by Arab Fire and Samaritan EMS medics. The driver was treated and released at Marshall Medical Center North. Arab Police are investigating the accident.
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Structure fire Arab, AL. Firefighters in Arab responded to a reported structure fire on Alabama Highway 69 just before noon on Tuesday, January 7th. Firefighters reported flames visible from the roof. After a quick attack of the fire, it was determined the fire was contained to the area of roof around the vent of a wood burning heater. The home sustained minor damage. No one was injured during the incident. Samaritan EMS assisted at the scene. RICKY PHILLIPS
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