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Cherokee County, GA - Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire on the afternoon of March 25, just shortly after 12:30, at 1462 Old Lathemtown Road. Firefighters arrived to find a chicken house that was half involved.

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Fiery crash sends driver to Huntsville Hospital Arab, AL - Emergency crews from Arab Fire, Arab Police, Samaritan EMS, Marshall Health System EMS and 4C VFD worked a single vehicle rollover with fire on Fry Gap Mountain just outside of the City of Arab. On arrival, bystanders had removed the driver from the burning vehicle and was providing first aid. Ambulance crews transported him to Marshall North. He was then moved to Huntsville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Arab Fire and 4CVFD extinguished the fire. Alabama State troopers are investigating the accident.

Fort Payne, AL. Recruit firefighters completed Hell Week 2013 at the spring session of the Fort Payne Fire Academy.

Firefighters from Fort Payne, Rainsville, Jacksonville, Childersburg, Arab and Pisgah attended an intensive ten weeks of training with hopes of becoming certified firefighters.

The training program consists of 26 subject areas leading up to certification to the State JUMP TO FILE # of Alabama’s mini- 041413105 mum standards by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission.

The program is accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard for Firefighter I/II. Other specialized training will follow the minimum standards training which includes EMT Basic, Rope Rescue Technician and RIT training. At the completion of the 16 week training program, the recruits will have certifications for Firefighter I/II, Hazardous Materials First Responder, RIT, NREMT Basic and Rope Rescue Technician.

This year’s instructors are a lineup from several departments in the Northeast Alabama Region.

Fort Payne Captain James Craig heads up all of the firefighter training. Fort Payne EMS Director Scot Westbrooks heads up the EMT training. Hazardous Materials training was delivered by Albertville Captain Jason Beam and Arab Chief Ricky Phillips. RIT training was conducted by Jacksonville Fire Department staff.

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Rope Rescue training was headed up by Boaz Chief Mike Sparks.

The recruits spent the entire week in drills and exercises comparable to most SCBA specialist classes. They honed their skills in search and rescue, fire suppression and thermal imaging training.

Time was also spent in the SCBA maze, which required time donning and doffing their SCBA to negotiate close quarters and confined spaces. Time was spent on the spaghetti drill and of course, the nut and bolt drill.

Captain James Craig said that

the recruits all performed their JPR’s satisfactorily and within the specified time limits. From here they will continue academic studies on the remainder of their competencies and conclude with training in the Alabama Fire College’s Mobile Burn Simulator as well as real life scenarios with live fire training in some acquired structures. In May, Alabama’s newest firefighters will graduate at the training center in Fort Payne.

- RICKY PHILLIPS

Crews work structure in Arab

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Afternoon wreck in Lacey’s Spring Lacey's Spring, AL - Firefighters from Lacey’s Spring VFD worked a two car wreck on the afternoon of April 16th at the intersection of US Hwy 231 and Hwy 36. According to responders, two people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Firefighters provided traffic control while Alabama State Troopers and Morgan County Sheriff's Department investigated.

Arab, AL. Firefighters from Arab and Joppa battled a mid-day fire just inside Cullman County South of Arab.

On arrival, Arab Lt. Blake Isom reported JUMP TO FILE # heavy fire condi- 041313103 tions in a single story residential structure.

After a quick knock down, the fire was extinguished.

Joppa Volunteer Fire Department provided water supply and support personnel.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

- RICKY PHILLIPS

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Fire at asphalt facility Knoxville, TN - Shortly after 11:30 a.m. on April 14th, the Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to Tamko Asphalt Co. at 2506 Johnston Street in the Lonsdale Community. The company makes an asphalt roofing paper from recycled cardboard coated with a tar like substance. Inside, firefighting crews described the burning material as a byproduct, consisting of caked up paper dust combined with grease and grime from a machine rich environment. There were approximately ten workers inside the roughly 60,000 square foot facility at the time of the fire. The fire was contained to the area of origin in as little as 45 minutes with no major damage to the operations of the business and no injuries to workers or firefighters.

MURFREESBORO FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Assistant Chief Honeycutt retires Murfreesboro, TN. Assistant Chief Ken Honeycutt announced his plans to retire effective July 12, 2013 after 34 years of service with Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department.

Honeycutt began his career with the department in October 1979 as a firefighter. In August 1982, he was promoted to driver and was promoted to inspector in August 1986. He was promoted to Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal in October 1988.

He has received several certifications from the State of Tennessee over the years including Firefighter I and II, Fire Apparatus Operator, Instructor I, Officer I and II, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I and II, and Fire Safety Compliance Officer I and II. He is certified through the NFPA and the State of Tennessee as a fire inspector and is also a medical first responder.

Honeycutt has been affiliated with several associations over the years including 20 years as a board member with the Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Association (TFSIA). He was also past president of the TFSIA. He has been a member of the Tennessee Firemen's Association, International Association of Arson Investigators Tennessee Chapter, Tennessee Firemans Association, Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson,

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Honeycutt has been the advisor for the Citizens Fire Academy for the last five years. He has also overseen many projects including the implementation of Project SAFE (Smoke Alarms for Everyone). He was also instrumental in securing a Fire Safe House and Freddie the Fire Truck, which are the department’s most requested public safety education tools.

In 1990, Honeycutt received a “Law Enforcement Commendation Medal” from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and was most recently a WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day. Honeycutt plans to spend more time with family upon his retirement. He and wife Kim have five children: Matthew, Robbie, Benjamin, Andy, and Kenneth and four grandchildren: Aaron, Sarah, Madelyn and Hayley.

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Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date:March 3, 2013 Death Date: March 3, 2013 Fire Department: Knotts Island Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Assistant Fire Chief Curt Burmeister Initial Summary: Fire Chief Morrison was operating at the scene of a brush fire when he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Morrison was treated by fellow responders on scene and en route to a hospital where he passed away from his injury. Incident Location: 500 Block of Knotts Island Road

Illinois: Christopher Brown, 39 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 5, 2013 Death Date: March 5, 2013 Fire Department: Hudson Community Fire Protection District Fire Dept. Info: Dan Hiter Initial Summary: ncident Description: Firefighter Brown was working with other responders on a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 39 when a southbound semi-tractor trailer lost control and slid into the accident scene killing Brown and injuring several others. Investigation into the fatal accident continues. Incident Location: Interstate 39 (MM6) near Hudson, IL Texas: Donald Mize, 62 Rank: Firefighter Cadet Incident Date: Mar 6, 2013 Death Date: Mar 6, 2013 Fire Department: League City Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Brad Goudie Initial Summary: ncident Description: Firefighter Cadet Mize was cooling down after the training exercise at the department's training facility when he fell ill from a cause still to be determined. Mize was treated and transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injury. Incident Location: Fire Department Training Field, 911 North Kansas AVE, League City, TX

Georgia: Lonnie Nutt, 49 Rank: Firefighter Engineer Incident Date: Mar 7, 2013 Death Date: Mar 7, 2013 Fire Department: Marietta Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Jackie Gibbs Initial Summary: The Marietta Fire Department was responding to a motor vehicle accident. Firefighter Engineer Nutt was the driver of the responding apparatus accompanied by two other firefighters. After arriving on the scene, the firefighters were performing aid to the injured motorist when Firefighter Engineer Nutt collapsed. Aid was immediately given and Firefighter Engineer Nutt was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of death is still to be determined.

New York: George A. Turner, Jr., 60 Rank: Captain Incident Date: Mar 8, 2013 Death Date: Mar 8, 2013 Fire Department: Jericho Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Carl E. Johnson Initial Summary: Captain Turner passed away from an apparent heart attack while responding to a motor vehicle accident. Incident Location: Long Island Expressway (I-495) South Carolina: Michael L. Broz, 58

Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Mar 10, 2013 Death Date: Mar 10, 2013 Fire Department: Mattawan Fire District Fire Dept. Info: Tres’ Atkinson Initial Summary: Firefighter Broz passed away from injuries sustained when his personally owned vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree while he was responding to an outdoor fire in the Francis Beidler Forest. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Broz was reported to have been wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident. Incident Location: Vicinity of Francis Beidler Forest

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Armathaite firefighter pens book, makes donation to NFFF Armathwaite, TN. Christopher Teale Howes, also known as Kit, has spent 31 years of his life as a firefighter. He began his journey with the fire service surviving his rookie season and advancing through the ranks, until at retirement he was a chief in Florida.

Howes’ experiences, he believes, can serve by educating other fire personnel and teaching the general public of the monumental tasks placed before rescuers and firefighters, the dangers that encompasses the job, the sacrifices made to serve and the family-like bonding that occurs between those who serve.

These experiences have been recorded in “Hot Zone-Memoir of a Professional Firefighter.”

The book which recounts not only many of Kit’s experiences, but a multitude of changes in the fire service and intertwines history of the Del-Trail Fire Department and the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue.

The magnificence of this book

is, it will not only hold the novice firefighter or firefighting buff spellbound, but have the most seasoned firefighter nodding their head and agreeing-yes, that is how it is alright.

All is not always sunshine and roses and there are occasionally disagreements in the department or between personnel, Kit addresses those honestly.

The EMS side of fire-rescue is included.

In the true spirit of how Kit has served the public in his career, with the authoring of his book he seeks to serve his fire service family and pay it forward by donating ten percent of the proceeds from book sale royalties to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

The author currently resides in Armathwaite, Tennessee where he now volunteers with the local fire department in his community.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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Apartment fire for Knoxville The Knoxville Fire Department was called out to an apartment fire on the morning of April 10th at Sutherland Park Apartments off Sutherland Ave. Residents of apartment building 630 called 911 after smelling smoke. Firefighters found a clothes dryer in apartment 638 on fire, activating the audible alarm and sprinkler system. Firefighters quickly extinguished the remaining flames near the base of the appliance and began ventilation of the thick smoke from the living area. No injuries were reported and the tenant will find placement in an empty apartment on the premises.

Pre-Summer Burn FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

In my line of work, I can often chart the seasons without a calendar. I can tell what season is approaching by the nature of the requests clients make of me. Well according to my “inbox”, summer is coming. The majority of communications ask what exercises to do to burn fat and there are equally as many inquiries about trimming and toning that abdominal area. Yes, these requests are common all year long, but as summer approaches they reach record numbers.

Sometimes, but not often, clients want to understand the physiology. They express an interest in what makes one workout better suited for one specific goal over another and why. They may ask “Why should I do this and why this particular way? Quite frankly however; at this time of year, clients want me to spare them the ‘why’s ‘and they just want to know the ‘what’. They ask which exercises should I do for this?”.

Usually they simultaneously grab at their gut and a good number of the ladies additionally

point toward the hips and thighs.

“Just give me a workout for this!”

So without getting too detailed, here is a high intensity workout designed to burn lots of calories, lots of fat and tone all the major muscle groups.

Don’t worry; it’ll hit all those trouble spots and then some. I use it in my Fit Camp Boot Camp. I haven’t made too many friends with it, (it’s difficult) but the improvements clients make with it make them happy in the long run. Also – it is adaptable to all fitness levels because although the intensity level is way up, it is only as high as each exerciser is capable of.

Begin with a three to five minute gradual warm up (anything that increases blood flow will do the trick). Perform each of the four exercises for thiry seconds with no rest in between. The goal is to do as many repetitions as you possibly can without sacrificing proper form or safety. Listen to your body and stay within your personal fitness limits. When choosing a weight choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, while still being able to complete each exercise with proper form and without the use of momentum.

Work Hard, but Be Smart! After completing each of the four exercises go back to the first exercise and repeat all until you have completed the circuit a total of three times.

Push-ups (Remember, choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, be it from your knees, Full push-ups, or even one arm push-ups) Squats

Reverse crunch Jog After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move on to the next circuit, again performing each exercise for 30 seconds with no rest in between. Keep the intensity at your very top. Ccomplete three times.

Bent over row Lunges Seated twists Jump rope After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move onto the next circuit, again performing each exercise for thirty seconds with No rest in between.

Shoulder presses Bicep curls Tricep extension Crunches Finish with a gradual cool down (walking, works) of three to five minutes and a full-body stretching routine. Drink more water to stay hydrated.

This workout will only take 30 minutes and many have seen satisfying results after four weeks of performing it three to four times per week on alternate days. Of course, individual results will vary.

As always, remember to receive your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program and to work within your personal fitness limitations.

- LORI HODGKINSON

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Advanced burn life support class Barrow County Emergency Services hosted an Advanced Burn Life Support class on April 5, 2013. “This class is only taught four times a year throughout Georgia,” commented Training Officer Captain Brian Bullock.

“Barrow County Emergency Services was picked to hold the class because of our location and the fact that the class has not been taught in this area this year.”

Instructors from the American Burn Association taught the Advanced Burn Life Support class, which is put together with the help of Augusta Burn Center, Grady Burn Center, Erlanger Hospital and Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.

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The class objectives included the proper method to evaluate a patient with a serious burn, how to define the magnitude and severity of the injury and how to identify and establish priorities of treatment. Also included in the class were proper methods of managing the airway and support ventilation; initiate and monitor fluid resuscitation; how to determine which patients should be transferred to a burn center; as well as many other topics related to burn injuries.

Funding for the students was given in scholarships through The

Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services. The Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation provided lunch for the students and instructors. Tequila Moore and Lori Mabry with the Burn Foundation worked with Captain Bullock to set the class up.

The class was attended by students from Barrow County Emergency Services, Hall County Fire Services, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, Dawson County Emergency Services, Oconee County Emergency Services and students from Georgia Perimeter College.

BCES employee of the quarter Victoria Pape has been chosen as the Employee of the Quarter for the Bryan County Emergency Services. She was nominated by one of her co-workers for numerous reasons including personnel safety on fire scenes. Victoria received a plaque and a gift bag with items donated to us by Municipal Fire Equipment sales. (See ad on back cover, page 32) Her picture has been placed on our intranet page for the quarter.

- SCOTT DAKIN

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House fire in Barrow County CHRIS DILLEY

Stella is a 5 month old Border Collie/Australian Shepard mix. She is a rescue dog that was left abandoned alongside a roadway.

At 8:19 p.m. on March 19th, communication officers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at 315 East Wright Street.

Firefighters responded and found a home that was heavily involved in fire. Firefighters worked quickly to bring the fire under control. Engine 3, Engine 6, Med 6 and Battalion 1 responded. The fire caused extensive damage to the structure.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire investigation team.

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Decatur apartment fire goes to three alarms DeKalb County firefighters battled a three alarm fire as it spread through void spaces in a two story apartment building in Decatur on March 8.

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The first in engine reported heavy smoke from a two story, eight unit apartment complex and made a fast attack to search for victims as they were advised of possible entrapment.

Engine crews were aggressive and truck companies conducted ventilation. Crews were pulled from the roof due to the aging structure.

No victims were located on both of the primary and secondary searches and as the fire grew in the void spaces between apartments, both a second and third alarm were rung out.

Command managed over 60 firefighters and rescue personnel to ensure safety during four hours on the fire ground.

Six apartments were destroyed and the remaining two suffered heavy smoke and water damage.

The incident is still under investigation by the DeKalb Arson Division.

- CHRISTINA BRAMLETT

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Air Evac Lifeteam operates a Bell 206L4 out of Ware County, Ga.

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This Bell 407 was photographed at the Waycross-Ware County Airport during a fuel stop.

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This is a 58 minute DVD that contains 11 scenes responded to by the District of Columbia FD & EMS. They took place between December, 2009 through July of 2011.

Broken down, they consist of seven working fires in which special calls were made at three, three second alarms and one third alarm.

The first incident is a second alarm in a vacant apartment house of ordinary construction. Light smoke shows above the roof, aerials are raised and truckmen use saws to cut window bars on the lower floor. Handlines later advance into the building.

The next is a working fire in a two story dwelling at night. Truckmen again use saws to cut window bars. Fire is seem on the first floor.

A working fire in a restaurant is next. Heavy fire is seen coming from a roof structure (possibly where HVAC equipment is.) Crews raise ground ladder to ascend. The scene switches to ground level and when it returns to the roof, the fire is out.

A working fire in an underground transformer is the next incident with heavy fire showing from below street level. Firefighters protect an exposure, which is a high rise building as the smoke hugs the facade as it ascends. The flames eventually die down. A large crash truck shows up from the airport afterward.

Next is a third alarm in an apartment building in which numerous occupants are trapped. Heavy fire is showing through two large window openings at the corner of the eighth floor of a nine story building. A firefighter rides an aerial up to rescue an occupant and a second aerial is brought into play for more of the same. A second alarm in a row of frame dwellings appears from the 1st floor window char that it was fully involved upon arrival. It seems to be extinguished but the second floor is still fully involved. A ladderpipe is set up on the “A” side (front of building) and a deck gun operates on the “B” side (right) which is on a side street. It appears that the fire does not extend to other attached occupancies.

An Amtrak engine is smoldering in the next incident, which is a working fire with special call. Firefighters wet the car down.

Next is a working fire in a twostory vacant house, the second story being an attic. The fire appears to be

knocked down and smoldering until flames appear around the roofline.

Truckee’s pull off siding to reveal fire reappearing in the attic.

A working fire next is at a frat house at the George Washington University. The building looks to be ordinary construction and smoke is showing at the roof. Fire then shows through the roof. Truck companies cross ventilate via windows.

The rear porches of several frame row dwellings require a second alarm in the next incident.

Heavy fire shows at one point. Handlines are used from both front and rear.

The last incident is a working fire with special call for an Amtrak locomotive at a station. Light smoke is seen coming out of the cab and on the roof. Seems to be a transformer fire. The car is pulled out of the station where further operating can take place.

As with DVD’s of this type, they make for good viewing and critique.

The scenes are all described as they start with regard to the date, location, number of alarms and brief description a to what is on fire.

Apparently, the DCFD officers from sergeant and above wear white helmets. In most FD’s, it would make it appear that there are many chiefs, but not so.

CHRIS DILLEY

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Cherokee County firefighters with former United States Marine, Mac McQuown.

Former marine walks across country Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services hosted a gentleman, who is on a mission and a journey. It’s a mission to show support for American veterans and their families and a journey that will take approximately six years to com- JUMP TO FILE # plete after walking 040913124 about 15,000 miles.

Mac McQuown, a former United States Marine, has decided to walk to each of the fifty capitals of every state. It’s through this journey that McQuown wants to bring awareness to the difficulties veterans and their families are going through today.

His journey began on September 11, 2011, when he left his home in Strafford, Virginia and walked to Ground Zero in New York City. After that, he headed south to Florida visiting seven capitals and walking through nine states that totaled 1,739 miles.

Mac arrived at Cherokee County Fire Station #19 on April 13 to recoup from his journey, which he plans to resume on April 17. His final destination will be Arlington National Cemetery. By the time McQuown finishes his journey, approximately 65,000 additional burials will be held at the national cemetery.

About 85% of his overnight stays have been at area fire stations. McQuown stated that he received a warm welcome from the Cherokee County firefighters, plus they have been very hospitable.

Cherokee County firefighter, Matthew Richter, said, “I was touched by what he's doing since I am a veteran.” Several Cherokee County firefighters are veterans including the fire chief, Tim Prather.

To learn more about McQuown’s journey or to make a donation to his cause, please visit www.operationwalkamerica.org.

- TIM CAVENDER

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Just before 6:45 p.m. on April 4th, communication officers with Barrow County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting a house fire in the 900 block JUMP TO FILE # of Downing Drive. 040813110 “Once on scene firefighters found a two story home with heavy fire showing,” commented Battalion Chief Mike Stoops.

“Crews made an aggressive attack on the fire to bring it under control.”

The house suffered extensive damage. Ladder Truck 7, Engine 3, Med 7, Med 3 and Battalion 1 responded. The home had been vacant for over a year.

The fire was determined to be the result of arson. The investigation is being handled by the Fire Investigation Team and the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department.

- SCOTT DAKIN

TIM CAVENDER

Members of the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services dive team head to the area where the drowning occurred.

Seventeen year old drowns at Hickory Log Reservoir Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Canton Fire Department responded on the afternoon of April 11th, at approximately 1:45 to a possible drowning at the Hickory Log Reservoir in North Canton.

Firefighters arrived on scene and talked to a witness to get a specific location as to where the drowning may have occurred. Apparently, a 17 year old male and a friend were fishing when the 17 year old decided to go into the water for a swim. Minutes later, he went under and never resurfaced.

The Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services dive team

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was dispatched to the scene to begin underwater search operations.

Dive team members were told that the possible drowning victim went under about 30 feet from the bank. According to Cherokee County Assistant Fire Chief, Eddie Robinson, the area where the divers were searching was anywhere between 10 and 20 feet deep. He also said that the water temperature was around 55 degrees.

The Cherokee County dive

team went into the water at approximately 4:30 and the body of the young man was discovered approximately 30 minutes later or around 5 p.m.

The Hickory Log Reservoir opened to the public on March 22nd. The 411 acre lake has been stocked with various species of fish and will allow boats with electric or unpowered boats like canoes and kayaks to enter the water. Swimming, however, is not allowed. This is the first drowning to occur in the lake.

The Canton Police Department continues the investigation.

- TIM CAVENDER

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SABRINA PUCKETT

Two alarm fire in Henry County Henry County Fire Department is approaching four and a half hours into a two alarm fire in Fairview. At just after 1:30 p.m., Henry County Fire Department responded to a structure fire that would encompass much more. On arrival, firefighters were faced with two structures and approximately twenty acres engulfed in flames.

"A large column of black JUMP TO FILE # smoke could be 041113105 seen for miles away as you approached the scene, of the two alarm fire, located in the very northern part of Henry County," stated Captain Sabrina Puckett.

Firefighters were challenged immediately with limited access, no water supply, and a lot of fire.

With over 1600 feet of hose on the ground, the closest hydrant at least a mile away and a fast moving fire, forestry was called in to assist. DeKalb County Fire Engines 4 and 26 and Battalion 3 also responded and assisted in fire ground operations. Henry County Fire responded with 41 personnel and 24 units to the Fairview fire.

Initially, and for quite a while into mitigating the scene, fire ground operations operated under the pretense there were possibly persons trapped in one of the structures.

"Fortunately, everyone was accounted for and there were no injuries reported," stated Captain Sabrina Puckett.

Origin and cause of the fire are unknown at this time.

Fire investigation is underway by Henry County Fire Investigators.

- SABRINA PUCKETT

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TIM CAVENDER

Fire damages chicken house in Cherokee County Cherokee County, GA - Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire on the afternoon of March 25th, just shortly after 12:30, at 1462 Old Lathemtown Road. Firefighters arrived to find a chicken house that was 50% involved. Earlier reports indicated that a neighbor saw flames coming out of the structure and contacted 911. The heavy winds caused the fire to spread quickly, but firefighters were able to contain the fire before it destroyed the entire chicken house. No injuries were reported and both lanes of Old Lathemtown Road were blocked until the operation was complete. The fire is currently under investigation.

As I write this final column on storm preparedness, it is snowing and the weather forecast is calling for 4 to 8 inches of snow overnight and through most of tomorrow. Just another weather event in the northeast, or shall I say the in United States.

The stormy weather is STAYING not limSAFE ited to the northeast, Chief Henry Campas the enbell tire country continues to be battered by hurricanes, tornadoes, rain storms and flooding, snowstorms, ice storms, and blizzards. Take your pick depending on what region of the country you are located in you will have to respond and perform under some very trying conditions brought on by the weather.

If a storm impacts your area it can create a lot of problems in a short period of time. Some you can be prepared for, others you will have to come up with a plan in order to resolve the problem. The washout of roads and bridges, or the temporary closure of local roads, blocked with fallen trees, poles, power lines, snow and ice, flooded roadways, and abandoned vehicles all of which may make it impossible for emergency apparatus to pass. What alternate routes are available? Will some sections of your response area be isolated? Would an adjoining fire department be better able to respond into that area? If so, make the necessary notifications to put them on standby.

The need for alternate response

vehicles may arise for other than the chiefs 4 wheel drive vehicle. There may be a need for additional all terrain 4 wheel drive vehicles, boats, or snowmobiles that may be pressed into service as emergency response or transport vehicles. Well in advance of using any members equipment or vehicles, contact your department’s insurance carrier for their direction and guidance prior to implementing any such use. It is recommended that you do not use any vehicles, etc. that are not or cannot be covered by the departments insurance carrier.

The availability of fuel for apparatus and power tool equipment during any prolonged emergency operation is a priority. Where and how you obtain your apparatus fuel may vary dependent upon location and or size of department or community. Larger departments may operate their own fuel dispensing facility at certain fire stations, others may report to town, village, or city highway department facilities to obtain fuel. Lastly, there are those departments that procure their apparatus fuel at local gas stations.

Whatever method you use to obtain apparatus fuel there are a few important points that should be resolved prior to any extended emergency in your community.

They include are you on a priority list for fuel during emergencies, can you obtain fuel at night, will someone come out to fuel your apparatus when operating for long durations of time at a specific location (fire scene) etc. Prior to the storms arrival, all department vehicles fuel tanks should be topped off along with requesting a fuel delivery to top off your stations storage tanks.

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If so, does your department have

full sets of tire chains for all the apparatus and department vehicles, or do you depend solely on drop down type chains. The drop down chains can perform quite well when the vehicle is underway and the roads have been plowed, but for deep snowfalls, unplowed roads and drifting snow, you can’t beat a full set of tire chains that have been properly installed. There is no guarantee that you will get through in the worst of snowstorms, but you will know that you did all you could to arrive at the emergency scene.

The use of local fire stations for public shelters during extended periods of emergency operations should be avoided whenever possible. When a fire station is in full emergency mode operation with apparatus and firefighters constantly on the go, and other firefighters trying to get some rest, housing the public can only create problems relative to sheltering and providing the basics of life. In many smaller communities the fire station may be the only point of refuge, especially at the onset of an incident. In those circumstances there should be a plan in place to accommodate the public without detracting from the department’s ability to conduct emergency operations. Arrangements should be made early on to try to establish a better location for sheltering purposes.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs has an excellent document on storm preparedness that all departments should review. It is the “Model Procedures for Response of Emergency Vehicles During Hurricanes and Tropical Storms” that can be viewed and downloaded at: http://www.iafc.org/files/safetyApp _IAFCmodelProcedsVehiclesInHurricanes.pdf

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Quick response saves house A quick response and a team effort helped bring a kitchen fire under control and save a home from further damage.

Around lunchtime on March 25th, the Pembroke Fire Department and Bryan County Emergency Services were called to a house fire. Firefighter Bob Nietzold quickly got on scene and gave a size-up. He grabbed a garden hose and opened the back door of the residence, where he sprayed water on the fire. His efforts helped hold the fire in check until Pembroke’s Engine 1 and Bryan County Engine 5 arrived. Firefighters entered the structure with an attach line and extinguished the fire completely. Lieutenant Joseph Walraven from Pembroke was in charge of the incident.

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Department receives Distinguished Service Award At the Spring Arson Seminar, in McDonough, the Georgia Fire Investigator’s Association (GFIA), a branch of the International Association of Arson Investigators presented Henry County Fire Department with a Distinguished Service Award.

Teresa McAfee, Parliamentarian for the GFIA and President of the GFIA, Kevin Wallace presented the award to Chief Joe Kelley in gratitude and recognition of the department’s exemplary service to the Georgia Fire Investigators and the Spring Arson Seminars that Henry County Fire Department has hosted for the last five years.

Teresa McAfee stated, “The Association has much admiration

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and respect for Henry County Fire Department, Chief Joe Kelley and Captain Ron Reagan for always going above and beyond to make the Spring Arson Seminar the huge success it has been year after year.”

Chief Kelley said, “We are proud and honored that the association has continuously chosen Henry County and our department to host the seminar. We would be honored to continue being the venue for the Georgia Fire Investigators Spring Arson Seminar for years to come.”

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Early evening fire sends one to hospital in Palm Beach County On March 20, 2013, just before dinner at 5:44 p.m., units from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 5 responded to reports of a structure fire on the 10100 block of Canoe Brook Cir in suburban Boca Raton. Initial reports from a caller stated that there was a fire inside a bedroom closet. The first arriving engine company reported smoke showing from the home and a working fire was declared. All occupants were outside the residence on arrival. Firefighters stated they had smoke from two sides and the back of the home. The fire had moved from the closet into the attic and firefighters had to gain access to the attic to extinguish the flames. One occupant was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries from this fire.

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The other day I was talking to a local fire chief in his fire station.

The chief was explaining to me how concerned he was about a number of issues – one of the top being the morale in the department among the members.

Apparently, a number of firefighters were not as actively involved as they had been in the past, particularly newer members.

As we were discussing the possible causes, we noted one firefighter who was busy putting equipment back on a rig after a call.

He was one of those who was still active and very enthusiastic about the department.

As this individual walked by, we asked him why he thought that his contemporaries seem to be losing their passion for what we all thought was still a great fire department.

This young, intelligent firefighter paused for around three seconds and then said with a fair amount of conviction, “It is not as much fun around here as it used to be.”

We asked him to expand on that statement a little more; and he stated that in the last year or so, training had dropped off, and he and others really looked forward to quality training and drills.

This young firefighter said a great deal with his knee-jerk answer to our question regarding the fun factor.

I am sure you have noticed the environment when you enter a fire station or respond to another fire department’s fire or other emergency when everything is going well in a department.

Everyone seems to pretty much get along; and as firefighters all over the world are prone to do, there is a lot of good natured kidding around.

It is a fun place to be. And, if it is a fun and exciting place to be, you

look forward to spending more time there.

When things are not going well in a department, when you walk into the fire house or go to one of their emergencies, it is just the opposite.

Attendance frequently is down, firefighters are fighting with each other, there is much gossip and back-stabbing, officers may be suspending firefighters left and right, barking orders like a marine drill sergeant, creating an environment that is not friendly nor fun, deflating whatever passion the active firefighters may have had.

I recently purposely attended two functions – one at a local department that is a top performer in all areas from being tops in annual training to leading the pack in recruitment and retention efforts.

I then attended a function where it was just the opposite. In the first fire department, the old-timers and the younger members were interacting together, the meeting room was filled to capacity and they were accomplishing multiple projects simultaneously.

In the second department, attendance was sparse, there were arguments over several on-going projects that were floundering, members were leaving to join other departments and they were not taking in new members.

What is the solution? There is no single, simple solution but a multitude of small solutions, many of which can and should be instituted by leaders in any organization.

In any case, we are going to attempt to have the leaders from the successful departments meet with the leaders from the struggling departments in an attempt to compare notes, share techniques, and get the other departments back on track.

If you are a member or a leader in one of the departments that is highly successful and a fun and exciting place to be, I would appreciate hearing from you. My e-mail address is wreng@co.rockland.ny.us, and my phone number is 845-364-8933.

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue receives donation On Thursday April 4, 2013 Palm Beach County Fire Rescue received a generous donation of two (2) King Vision Intubation kits from the Community Assistance and Benefit Corporation (CAB Corp.). This organization has always been a strong supporter of Fire Rescue in Delray Beach. This advanced equipment will help the department continue to provide the highest level of service to all residents and visitors in Palm Beach County.

Barn fire in Palm Beach County kills seven polo horses At 12:08 p.m. on the afternoon of March 9, 2013 units from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire involving a barn with polo ponies inside. First arriving firefighters reported a large barn that was fully involved with fire. Firefighters quickly started a fire attack on the barn and protected exposures next to the barn. Despite all efforts a total of seven thoroughbred horses died inside the fire and four were treated by local veterinarians for burns. Fire investigators have concluded that the cause of this fire was an electrical overload inside a tack room that was being used as a kitchen.

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PBCFR battles fire in Suburban Lake Worth On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, units from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 4 responded to reports of a structure fire on the 7300 block of Cocoanut Dr in suburban Lake Worth. First arriving crews found heavy smoke from the front and side of the single family home. On investigation, crews found the main amount of fire in the kitchen area of the home and the fire was quickly brought under control. This fire occurred in a home that was unoccupied. During firefighting efforts, one firefighter suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for follow up treatment. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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50 residents evacuated from building BRIAN STOOTHOFF

Train strikes car in Ocala Ocala, FL - On April 10, 2013, Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a train that struck a passenger vehicle. Firefighters found an elderly driver sitting in the vehicle who told officials he did not realize he was on the train tracks. CSX train staff prior to the collision observed tail lights in the distance and were able to apply the brakes on the train preventing significant damage to the passenger vehicle. Fire Battalion Chief Martin Ortiz, who was on scene, gave credit to the train conductor and CSX staff for taking quick action to avert a greater disaster. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. The incident occurred at 600 Southwest 10 Street. Firefighters received the 911 call at 8:49 p.m. and remained on scene one hour.

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Daytona Beach, FL. Daytona Beach Fire Department responded to 124 Orange Avenue for a reported structure fire on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 just after 5:00 p.m.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they were guided to the rear of the three story wood frame commercial structure, where light smoke was seen. Initial reports at the scene point to construction workers removing the metal fire escape in the rear of the building as the possible cause of the fire. Firefighters believe that construction workers were using a welding torch to cut away the metal of the fire escape from the building and set fire to pieces of old rotting wood.

Fire crews were forced to breach exterior and interior walls and make trench type cuts in the floor to search for the fire.

Firefighters were forced to utilize these tactics due to the age of the building and no fire stops being in place to prevent the fire from traveling. They were able to find

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the burning wood between the second and third floor and stop the spread of the fire.

The residents were evacuated.

Fire officials are concerned for the safety of the residents due to the fire escape being removed and only one entrance and exit into the commercial resident. Fire officials also have concern about the integrity of the building after the operational tactics used to find the fire.

If the building is condemned and not fit for occupancy, the American Red Cross will be called upon to assist the residents with finding alternate places to stay for the evening.

Two individuals were treated on the scene for shortness of breath issues and the damage to the building is estimated to exceed $50,000.

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Clandestine lab scenario training During the month of March, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Special Operations units and the 44th Civil Support Team, a national guard asset trained together at Fire Rescue headquarJUMP TO FILE # ters.

The training in- 040313112 volved a clandestine lab setting involving various hazardous substances.

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The training was delivered over three days and was set up on the sixth floor of the training tower, which made for a challenge in the hazardous materials PPE. The scenario was to depict a lab that was discovered during a high rise structure fire. Fire crews recognized the unusual laboratory setting and notified special operations after the fire was knocked down.

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North Lauderdale recognizes Firefighter of the Year North Lauderdale, FL. The City of North Lauderdale’s elected officials recognized Edward Monahan for his exceptional service to the City’s Fire/Rescue Department during a City Commission meeting.

“Eddie was chosen to receive the award by his peers and I think that says so much about the person he really is,” said Rudy Neumann, North Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief. “Not only is Eddie a hard working individual but a true value to the organization. His award is well deserved.”

In addition to his regular duties at the station, Monahan dedicated extra time and energy consulting with fire rescue personnel on and off duty to put a new fire suppression vehicle in service. To the average person, this might not seem much, but there is a great amount of gear and supplies needed during a crisis making the outfitting a big

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undertaking for one person. Eddie worked with the Tamarac, Fla., Fleet Service Department to mount the gear meticulously on the new apparatus. The city purchased the 2012 E-One ladder truck known as a quint, a quintuple combination pumper that efficiently serves the dual purpose of an engine and a ladder truck.

Additionally, Monahan volunteered to teach CPR/AED courses to city employees, which resulted in more than 96 percent of the city’s staff becoming Heartsaver CPR/AED certified.

Monahan has been a member of the North Lauderdale Fire Department since 2003.

PAULA THOMPSON

Seminole County firefighters receive Unit Team Citation for technical rescue On March 11th, members of Seminole County Fire Department were presented with a Unit Team Citation for their outstanding response and coordination during an incident in November of 2012. The alarm involved a patient that had fallen down a 15 ft. ravine with a steep bank. Once arriving on scene, the crews were informed the patient was the deputy sheriff and he had been in pursuit. The suspect was still on the loose in the woods and possibly armed. SCFD members calmly and effectively, in difficult terrain, performed a technical rope rescue while being surrounded by armed law enforcement officers. The deputy sheriff was rescued and transported. It was later learned by that the assailant had buried himself in the mud and was in very close proximity to the rescue.

- JENNIFER JOHNSON

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Volusia County announces lieutenant promotions Volusia County Fire Services held a ceremony on March 14 promoting six firefighters to lieutenant. The new lieutenants are John Bryant, Laura Chorost, Jeremy Karaginis, John Kyp and Eric Middlebrook. Volusia County Fire Services congratulates each of these newly promoted staff members wishing them success in their new positions.

Seminole County firefighters reunite with Baby Elizabeth and family Seminole County Fire Station #23 was dispatched to a child birth at 3:30 a.m. the morning of March 2, 2013. Members of Seminole County Station 23 proudly delivered Baby Elizabeth. The proud parents contacted the department a few days later requesting to meet with the members of the crew. On March 14th, Baby Elizabeth, her family and Station 23’s crew reunited for pictures and to sign her birthday certificate. Her family commented on how professional and well organized crew members were during their time of need. Congratulations to Baby Elizabeth and her family and a job well done to Lt. Mike Hodak, Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Holbrook, Firefighter/Paramedic Clint Moore, Firefighter Scott Honour and Firefighter Torres.

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CHARLIE ROBBINS

Lehigh Acres car versus pedestrian LAFD Truck 102, Rescue 101, Battalion 100 and Acting Chief Chad Ketron were dispatched to 221 Lake Drive for a vehicle versus pedestrian at 7:44 p.m. on March 20th. Upon arrival, they found a 50 year old male in traumatic arrest and CPR was started. The patient had severe upper torso trauma consistent with being run over by a vehicle, which one witness stated had occurred. The patient was quickly placed in Rescue 101 and IV's were started and he was tubed. Due to weather, no helicopter would fly so he was transported aboard Rescue 101 to Lehigh Regional Medical Center, where he expired.

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Palm Beach County youth leadership group visits fire rescue headquarters On February 7, 2013, a Palm Beach County Youth Leadership Group visited Palm Beach County Fire Rescue headquarters for a tour. This group of future leaders was greeted by Fire Chief Steve Jerauld and his senior staff, who showed them the different divisions within fire rescue.

They were able to speak with Deputy Chief Tolbert about the logistics of making the department function; Deputy Chief Collins about the importance of the Bureau of Safety Services and Division Chief Blockson spoke on the importance of fire safety. The group was also taken up to the training hill, where they were able to witness a controlled fire in the burn building and one lucky student was able to wear the chief’s firefighting gear. The group had a fun afternoon with the leadership of fire rescue and in the process learned about how the organization operates.

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Numerous storm related calls Ocala, FL. High winds on March 24th caused damage to several residential structures inside the City of Ocala. Firefighters with Ocala Fire Rescue responded to 25 emergency calls within a few hours on Sunday. Falling trees damaged five buildings, and several other trees pulled down electrical lines. Several affected residents had to seek alternative shelter and be relocated. There were no reported injuries.

Ocala firefighters partner to help those in need Ocala, FL - Mrs. Bernadette Castro recently contacted Ocala Fire Rescue and asked if firefighters would be interested in partnering to deliver donated ottomans into the community. Of course the firefighters agreed, and Kris Johnson, the manager of Castro Farms, delivered a dozen ottomans last month to an Ocala fire station for temporary storage until permanent homes could be found. Assistant Chief Brian Stoothoff reached out to Scott Hackmyer to obtain a list of potential homes for the ottomans. Mr. Hackmyer is a community activist, who has contact with Devereux Kids, Marion County Homeless Council and other organizations that assist those in need. On April 2nd, two donated ottomans were delivered by Ocala firefighters to Cheatara Taylor. She is a mother of three children, who lives on Northwest 8 Street in Ocala.

Thus far, eleven of the ottomans were delivered to deserving homes. “I am proud of all our firefighters, who are committed to serving our citizens every day, whether they are putting out fires or volunteering to deliver furniture to those in need” states Ocala Fire Chief Bradd Clark.

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Sand truck rolls over At approximately 7:45 a.m. on April 11th, DBFR responded to reports of a truck rolled over on westbound lanes of Atlantic Ave under the I-95 overpass. Units arrived to find a sand truck on its side with more than half of the truck’s contents spilled onto the roadway. In addition to the sand, the vehicle was also leaking oil and antifreeze onto the road. There were no injuries and all vehicle leaks were controlled by DBFR.

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Team Hollywood Celebrating their "hard-cooked" victory!

Hollywood’s bravest knock it up a notch Chopping, slicing and dicing their way through a pressure-cooker situation were Hollywood’s Professional Firefighters Expo Al-Fresco Cooking Team (comprised of Capt Eric Guerrero, Lt. Adam App, Driver Engineer James Marold (not pictured). Firefighter Mike Saffran under JUMP TO FILE # the direction of Lt. 041713111 Mike O’Donnel) walked away with the coveted 2013 Firehouse Cook-off Silver-Pot Trophy, once again demonstrating that whether they’re sweating in a fire,or in front of a hot stove, Hollywood’s firefighters can take the heat and win in the kitchen! Pitted against cooks from other fire departments such as BSO, Davie, Hallandale and Ft Lauderdale, our boys didn't oversteam as the judges gave them their secret cooking ingredient.

This year’s secret ingredient was Fritos corn chips. Competition was fierce as firefighters from all over went to work trying to figure out how to incorporate one of America’s favorite snacks into their culinary creations, but in the end Team Hollywood prevailed.

Their winning cuisine featured two appetizers: A Chicken Tortilla Soup made with Fritos; and a Brie Pizza topped with grapes, Fritos and a boysenberry reduction sauce.

The main entrée was a Fritoscrusted Mahi with grilled zucchini, potatoes and a side of mandarin coleslaw. The dessert was an eclectic fusion of flavors incorporating cayenne, chili, Fritos and vanilla ice cream in a martini glass rimmed with the boysenberry reduction sauce that total blew the judges away.

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Firefighters battle blaze in vacant home Daytona Beach, FL. Daytona Beach Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Kingston Avenue for a reported residential structure fire just before 8 a.m. on March 30, 2013.

When units arrived, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of a one story concrete construction home. Fire crews made their way into the structure through the front door and fought the fire

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from the inside to prevent fire from spreading.

After the initial knock down and control of the fire, fire crews discovered that the fire was inside a wood frame addition to house. The home was vacant and no residents lived there for some time.

Firefighters believe that transients in the neighborhood may have had a fire going last night to keep warm from the overnight cool temperatures and left the fire unattended.

No injuries were reported on scene and the actual cause of the fire is undetermined. Fire crews estimate the fire caused about $30,000. worth of damages.

Fully engulfed in Chiefland On February 18th at 12:40 a.m. at 121 South Main Street in the City of Chiefland, firefighters were called to a fully engulfed commercial wood frame structure. Chiefland Fire Rescue was the initial responding unit with two engines with mutual aid response from Fanning Springs Fire Rescue, Trenton Fire Rescue, Cedar Key Fire Rescue and Fowlers Bluff Fire Department

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- LARRY STONEY

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Heilbron Springs Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a brand new 2012 Ferrara Ember pumper. It is configured with a 1,000 gallon water tank and a 1250 gpm Hale pump.

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Fire ravages Gulf Breeze home On March 31st at 2:04 a.m., the Midway Fire Department was dispatched to the 4000 block of Longwood Circle in Gulf Breeze for a house fire. The resident called 911 reporting that he awoke to the smell of smoke and determined that his attic was on fire. Additional 911 calls were received reporting a working fire.

Midway Chief Lew Jones reported heavy fire in the attic. The

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The house was deemed a total loss. The Florida State Fire Marshal's office was requested.

- STEVE CLARK

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Barrow County Emergency Services placed three new ambulances into service. The ambulances, manufactured by Medtec, and placed on a dodge chassis will operate out of Stations 1, 6 and 7.

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MCI at local car wash On March 23, 2013 at 12:27 p.m., units from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a vehicle accident on the 100 block of South SR 7. First arriving crews found that the accident had occurred inside the busy detailing area of a local car washing business. Fire officers quickly triaged the situation and a Level 1 mass casualty incident was declared. A total of five patients were transported to local hospitals from this incident for follow up treatment of injuries.

BRAD RUHMANN

Airplane crash exercise in Polk County Bartow, FL. Polk County Fire Rescue participated in an exercise sponsored by Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland Fire Department and Polk County Emergency Management.

The full scale exercise at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport had more than 200 volunteers and personnel participating.

The scenario involved a commercial plane that crashes upon

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landing. It allowed Polk County Fire Rescue to test its mass casualty and mass fatality response. It also exercised the airport’s emergency response plan, a tri-annual requirement for certification by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).

Several additional agencies were involved including Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Health Department, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Central Florida Regional Planning Council, private ambulance companies and students from the Central Florida Aerospace Academy who played the victims.

- BRAD RUHMANN

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Crews battle blaze on Florida Turnpike On Friday, March 22nd, traffic on Florida's Turnpike was slowed during the evening commute. A car, on the side of the roadway, was on fire and people were trying to get their belongings out. PBCFR Station 57 arrived to a fully involved car fire and all occupants outside of the vehicle. Crews quickly pulled a preconnect line and did an excellent job of rapidly having the fire under control.

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Officers helmet is hung for one last time As a fire officers helmet is hung for one last time, two other members will start a new path in their careers.

On February 5th, 2013, Lt. Deborah Vellico retired from the City of Lauderhill after 29 years of dedicated service. Many people’s lives were touched due to her kindness, compassion and courage.

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Deborah helped paved the way for women in the fire service. She will always be a part of the Lauderhill Fire Department family and wish her the best on her new endeavors.

On the same day Driver/Engi-

neer Juan Velez was promoted to the rank of lieutenant to follow in her footsteps. Juan is a seven year veteran of the department. Another promotion was made when Firefighter Kurt Ochipa was promoted to the rank of driver/engineer. Kurt has been with the department since 2007.

- JERRY GONZALEZ

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DBFR responds to rollover with occupant trapped On March 18th at approximately 8:00 a.m., Delray Beach Fire Rescue responded to a rollover vehicle accident at Swinton Ave and NW 3rd Ave. Units arrived to find three vehicles involved with one vehicle on its roof. The vehicle on its roof had one occupant trapped in the vehicle. The patient was an approximately 40 year old male. The car was stabilized using equipment off Special Operations 5. DBFR special operations station was sent to assist in the extrication of the patient. Once the vehicle was stabilized, the patient was extricated and transported to Bethesda Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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The parade, held the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, had something for everyone.

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