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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty
Georgia: Keith Obrian Williams, 54 Firefighter Johnny Ivison, Jr., was responding to a Rank: Captain call of a residential fire in Easton, Kansas, in his priIncident Date: October 17, 2020 vately owned vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado Truck, Death Date: October 17, 2020 when the vehicle went off the road. Firefighter Ivison Fire Department: Camilla Fire Department attempted to correct his path, but overcorrected causInitial Summary: While on duty, Captain Keith ing the truck to roll over numerous times, ejecting Williams was found unresponsive by fellow firefighters him from the vehicle. He died from the injuries susat the Camilla Fire Department early on October 17, tained in the crash. 2020. Life-saving efforts began immediately but were not successful. The nature and cause of fatal injury are Indiana: Matthew D. Bennett, 49 still to be determined. Rank: Engineer
Incident Date: November 13, 2020 Texas: Lemuel Bruce, 44 Death Date: November 14, 2020 Rank: Arson Investigator Fire Department: Indianapolis Fire Department
Incident Date: October 16, 2020 Initial Summary: Engineer Matthew Bennett drove EnDeath Date: October 16, 2020 gine 1 to a possible structural collapse after a car drove Fire Department: Houston Fire Department into a home. Upon his arrival and as crews began to Initial Summary: During the early morning hours of work, Bennett complained to the EMS Duty Officer on Friday, October 16, 2020, Arson Investigator Lemuel scene that he was experiencing chest pains. The EMS Bruce and other members of the Arson Division, Hous- Duty Officer escorted Bennett to an ambulance to be ton Fire Department, tracked down a possible lead to ar- evaluated. Bennett was then transported to a hospital and sons being set in the Houston area. When they arrived at immediately taken into surgery. Despite all efforts, howthe Timbergrove neighborhood, a suspect fatally shot ever, Bennett passed away the following afternoon. The Arson Investigator Bruce. The suspect was discovered nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be deterdeceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. mined.
Georgia: Harold Boone, 49 California: Sean D. Laffan, 42 Rank: Firefighter Rank: Interim Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: September 17, 2020 Incident Date: November 16, 2020 Death Date: November 2, 2020 Death Date: November 16, 2020 Fire Department: Monroe County Emergency Fire Department: Oakland Fire Department
Services Initial Summary: Interim Assistant Fire Chief Sean Initial Summary: Firefighter Harold Boone, while on- Laffan collapsed in an office of the Oakland Fire Departduty at the fire station, contracted COVID-19 from fel- ment’s administrative building. Staff on-site began perlow firefighters who had subsequently tested positive for forming life-saving measures until Laffan was taken by the virus. He passed away from the disease on Novem- ambulance to Summit Medical Center in Oakland. Later ber 2, 2020. that evening, Laffan suffered a prolonged cardiac arrest and, despite all resuscitative efforts, passed away.
Kansas: Johnny Ivison, Jr., 23 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 8, 2020 Death Date: November 8, 2020 Fire Department: Easton Township Fire Department
Initial Summary: On Sunday, November 8, 2020,
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Anna Leming is originally from Monroe County, Tennessee, and began her fire career at her volunteer department, Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. She dreamed of becoming a fulltime firefighter and fulfilled her dream in March of 2020 when she was hired by Cookeville Fire Department. She successfully completed 10 weeks at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. She is now a state certified Firefighter 1. Since her November graduation, she has passed her Firefighter 2 exam. Leming is also an EMT-B and is currently enrolled in A-EMT school.
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Anna Leming, November 2020 graduate of Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy.
Visit 1st Responder on the Web at www.1RBN.com An Italian-American classic with a healthy twist!
FORK & HOSE CO.
a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco
Walk into any red sauce joint or pizzeria and you are sure to find Chicken Parm on the menu. This classic Italian-American creation, also known as Chicken Parmigiana, has its roots back in Italy where it was first made with eggplant. When Italian immigrants came to America, they brought their recipes but adjusted them to use the now cheaper meats such as veal, pork, beef and chicken. There are many theories as to why it is called Parmigiana, when in fact it is almost always made with mozzarella, but this is not an article long enough to dive into Italian food history.
What we do know is what makes a dish Chicken Parm. Breaded chicken cutlets are pan fried in olive oil until golden brown, covered in tomato sauce and then finished with mozzarella which melts and bubbles until brown in some spots. This is what I grew up eating on many Thursday nights at my grandmother's house, right next to my bowl of ziti and meatballs, another ItalianAmerican invention. I love chicken parm so much, I would often order it the next day when we went out to eat at the local Italian restaurants. In its classic iteration, it is just chicken, sauce and cheese, but many chefs and home cooks have put their own spin on it by turning them into “grilled cheese” or stuffing peppers with them. But for me, the classic approach is the best….but, unfortunately it’s not always the best for your waistline. When I wanted to rethink and reimagine this dish to make it healthier, the first thing that came to mind was the traditional method of frying the cutlets. In the healthier version, we bake them instead which still allows us to get a crispy exterior without the extra fat and calories. Pre-baking the breadcrumbs also helps us get some color on them before they coat the chicken. And speaking of breadcrumbs, using the Japanese Panko variety also gives us more texture than traditional fine breadcrumbs. And while the traditional method for breading chicken is flour, egg and breadcrumbs, I wanted to change that up as well. So instead of eggs, this recipe uses plain Greek yogurt, which acts as a binder but also lowers the calories slightly and adds some protein.
This recipe certainly does not beat the traditional chicken parm you are used to ordering, but if you need a healthier recipe to put into the rotation, this one is definitely worth giving a shot. All the familiar flavors without most of the guilt. Stay safe, eat well!
BAKED CHICKEN CUTLET PARM
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 C Flour 1 C Plain Greek Yogurt 2 C Plain Panko Breadcrumbs 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano 28 oz. Whole Peeled Tomatoes, crushed by hand 2 Garlic Cloves, diced ½ Onion, diced ½ lb. Low-Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella 1 Bunch Fresh Basil, chiffonade (sliced thin) EVOO Salt and Pepper, to taste
Procedure:
-Preheat oven to 375°
-Place breadcrumbs on a sheet pan, toast for a few minutes until light golden brown. Remove, place in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper and oregano. Set aside.
-Slice chicken breast in half, creating two thin cutlets. Repeat with remaining breasts and set aside. In a large bowl place flour, season with salt, pepper and oregano, set aside. In another large bowl, put in yogurt and a pinch of salt, set aside. breadcrumbs.
-Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess, followed by the yogurt. Wipe off excess yogurt and place in breadcrumb mixture. Firmly press breadcrumbs into cutlet and place on sheet pan with the wire rack. Place chicken in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
-While the chicken bakes, heat EVOO in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and saute until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Carefully add the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer and continue to cook while the chicken bakes. Stir frequently so it does not burn. Taste and adjust seasoning.
-When the chicken is cooked, remove from sheet pan along with rack. Ladle some tomato sauce onto bottom of sheet pan, add the chicken and top with more sauce. Top each piece with cheese and place under broiler or back in oven until the cheese melts. Garnish with fresh basil.
AJ FUSCO
FF/EMT Huot & Chief Howell
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BCFES Names “Employee of the Quarter”
Bryan County, GA - Firefighter/EMT Lorna Huot has been named the “Employee of the Quarter” for the 4th and final quarter of 2020.
FF/EMT Huot is with A-Shift South Battalion Station 1. She was nominated by several BCES members and following are direct quotes from those who nominated her. "FF/EMT Lorna Huot recruit school instructors said she did an outstanding job in class and since coming to the A-shift, she has done an amazing job." "FF/EMT Lorna Huot recently finished her AEMT with passing National Registry." "FF/EMT Lorna Huot exhibits leadership qualities and looks for things to work on without being instructed, while getting others to follow and assist her." "FF/EMT Lorna Huot has taken on the responsibilities of EMS supply room to which she helps BC Hooks keep track of all south end medical units, station EMS supply, and main EMS supply room at HQ." "FF/EMT Lorna Huot displays great work ethic and always tries to leave this place better than how she found it." "FF/EMT Lorna Huot is an outstanding station chef and crews always look forward to when she is going to “throw down” in the kitchen!" "FF/EMT Lorna Huot is a definite asset to BCES and we congratulate her on a JOB WELL DONE!!!!"
JUMP TO FILE #122320101
- FREDDY HOWELL
SHANE SHIFFLETT
Aftermath of a fatal house fire on Clairmont Dr., 1/10/21. Mother Dies in Warner Robins House Fire; Son Arrested and Charged with Arson
Warner Robins, GA - On January 10th at 1:09 A.M., Warner Robins Fire was alerted to 343 Clairmont Drive for a house on fire.
WRFD Engine 3 was first on scene reporting a working fire, making a quick attack. Additional crews began arriving to assist with water supply and fire attack. Once the fire was knocked down, Warner Robins firefighters found a 57-year-old female deceased inside the home.
Fire Investigators and Warner Robins Police Investigations and Forensics assisted on scene and their preliminary investigation suggest the fire was arson. They had a person of interest.
A few days after the fire, the deceased resident's 28-year-old son was arrested and charged with Arson - 1st Degree. He lived at the residence with his mother.
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- SHANE SHIFFLETT
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