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FIVE VEHICLE COLLISION SHUTS DOWN I-75

BRIAN STOOTHOFF

Ocala, FL - On September 22, 2013, two passenger vehicles, a pickup truck with a trailer, a tractor trailer truck and a sport utility vehicle were involved in a collision on Interstate 75 just north of milemarker 354.

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Assistant fire marshal obtains national certification

DJ CORCORAN

Fire apparatus accident in Knoxville At 1:34 p.m. on September 21st, while responding to a small fire at 303 West Bellemeade, off Sutherland Ave, Ladder Company #9 from Highland Ave fire station was involved in a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the fire apparatus was attempting to make a left turn onto Middlebrook Pike from the Westbound lane of Western Ave, when the tires began to slide on the wet pavement, causing the ladder truck to strike a utility pole. All three occupants of the vehicle were sent to U.T. Hospital for observation and have since been released with minor injuries. Another ladder truck was sent to the fire location due to Ladder 9's unavailability. No injuries were reported at the fire scene. The fire damage on Bellmeade was contained to an upstairs living room, and quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental.

Murfreesboro, TN. On September 23, MFRD Assistant Fire Marshal Tracy Summar received official notice from the National Association of Fire Investigators that he is now a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator JUMP TO FILE # (CFEI).

Summar’s cre- 092613102 dentials were reviewed based on his completion of a CFEI application.

He also had to pass written exam.

When asked how he felt about the accomplishment, Summar said, “I’m thrilled to have this certification under my belt. It confirms my credibility as an investigator, especially if a case has to go to court.”

Summar’s next venture will be a two-week Courtroom Testimony course at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. This is part of a prerequisite for another certification which he hopes to obtain, an International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Fire Investigator.

Summar, who was promoted to Assistant Fire Marshal in December 2011, will not be eligible for this certification for approximately three more years, but is preparing for the future.

- ASHLEY MCDONALD

MURFREESBORO FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT

CHARLES WARNER

Crews spend day at Centennial High School Traffic unit officers from the Franklin Police Department, along with Franklin firefighters and Williamson County paramedic spent the better part of their day interacting with students at Centennial High School. In preparation for homecoming weekend impromptu student actors played crash victims and DUI suspects for a student body audience of hundreds of their peers. The message from FPD, FFD, EMS, and Williamson County Schools: Have fun, make memories that matter, and remember – a split-second decision can last a lifetime.

ASHLEY MCDONALD

MFRD responds to apartment fire Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Engine 4, Engine 1, District 8, and Rescue 9 responded to an apartment fire at Northfield Lodge Apartments at 603 East Northfield Boulevard around 1:10 p.m. on October 14th.

Crews discovered light smoke coming from the second story of Apartment W-4. They entered the apartment and located the fire in an upstairs bedroom. It was quickly extinguished and extensions were

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ruled out. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the room of origin.

The bedroom received significant fire damage. The rest of the apartment received heavy smoke and heat damage, but only minor water damage.

According to Assistant Fire

Marshal Tracy Summar, the four adults and three children that live in the apartment were not home during the incident. The American Red Cross was called to assist.

According to Assistant Fire Marshal Michael Bartlett, the preliminary investigation of the fire revealed that the room of origin was the children’s bedroom and the fire appears to be accidental.

- ASHLEY MCDONALD

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Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department has been awarded $28,000 in grant funds from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grant program.

The department plans to use the funds toward the purchase of a 26’ enclosed trailer to be used by the fire marshal’s office for the purpose of fire investigations.

The unit will be climate controlled with capabilities of providing on-scene electricity, lighting, water, and tool storage. The unit will also provide a place for investigators to secure evidence, conduct interviews, and research or analyze fire scene conditions.

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counties of Cannon, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson, and Williamson.

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MFRD will also be responsible for purchasing tools and equipment to include computers, a printer, a portable generator, ventilation/cooling fans, and other items.

“I cannot express how happy we are to have received this grant,” said Fire Chief Cumbey Gaines.

“The department will benefit greatly from having our resources for fire investigations in one central location.”

- ASHLEY MCDONALD

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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 Oregon: John Hammack, 58 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 1, 2013 Death Date: August 1, 2013 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service - Deschutes National Forest Initial Summary: Firefighter Hammack was killed by the top portion of a snag that fell and struck him and another firefighter who was injured in the incident. The firefighters were clearing away hazardous trees on a wildfire, Incident #398, in the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area of Oregon. Hammack was taken to the Redmond Memorial Chapel the following afternoon after a recovery effort by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office who is also conducting an investigation into the death.

Oregon: Jesse Trader, 19 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 6, 2013 Death Date: August 6, 2013 Fire Department: Southwest Oregon District - Oregon Department of Forestry Initial Summary: Firefighter Trader was returning from the evening shift when the water tender (tanker) he was driving hit an embankment and rolled over on the Bear Camp Road near Soldier Camp. Firefighters in vehicles driving behind Trader immediately stopped to assist. An advanced life support ambulance arrived on scene within minutes and life flight was quickly launched; however, all efforts to save Firefighter Trader were unsuccessful. The water tender, owned Ace Earthmoving, was being utilized by County Fire, a private fire suppression company serving the Merlin area and contracted to assist with the Big Windy Complex fire at the time. An accident investigation team from Josephine County and cooperating law enforcement agencies arrived on scene shortly after the accident and their investigation continues.

Oregon: Kevin Hall, 59 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 10, 2013 Death Date: August 10, 2013 Fire Department: BLM - Vale District Initial Summary: Firefighter Hall was found unresponsive while supporting a bulldozer crew as it worked to repair an existing fire line on the Grassy Mountain fire. BLM and other firefighters administered CPR until an air ambulance arrived but Hall reportedly died at the scene.

Texas: Juan Pablo Casanova, 53 Rank: Pump Operator/Engineer Incident Date: July 16, 2013 Death Date: August 10, 2013 Fire Department: Brownsville Fire Department Initial Summary: Pump Operator/Engineer Casanova suffered a heart attack while on duty. Casanova experienced three more heart attacks while in the hospital where he passed away on August 10th.

California: Matthew G. McKnight, 51 Rank: Fire Captain/Paramedic Incident Date: August 12, 2013 Death Date: August 12, 2013 Fire Department: Los Angeles Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain/Paramedic McKnight was found unresponsive while on duty at the LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communications Center. Although immediately treated by colleagues who performed CPR, applied a defibrillator and instituted advanced life support measures, Captain McKnight was pronounced deceased at a nearby medical center a short time later. The nature of the fatal injury is yet to be determined.

California: Oscar Montano-Garcia, 51 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 25, 2013 Death Date: August 25, 2013 Fire Department: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Initial Summary: During operations on the Nabob fire in Northern California, Firefighter Montano-Garcia succumbed to a medical condition the nature of which is still to be reported.

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Part II

DJ CORCORAN

Heavy fire in vacant structure At approximately 10:45 p.m. on September 28th, the Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to 304 S. Castle St. for report of a house on fire. Firefighters found a vacant house with no power connected to the structure, and heavy fire coming from the windows and attic vent on the right side (D side) of the home. Fire crews quickly searched the home for any victims while other members prepared for an interior attack on the flames. No victims were found. The fire was extinguished within thirty minutes, with damage contained mostly to a back bedroom, hallway and attic. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

AMY MAXWELL

Hamilton County Emergency Services Director named 2014 EMAT President On September 13, 2013, HCES Director and the 2014 EMAT President, Tony Reavley, presented Madison County EMA Director Jimmy Floyd with an award for his dedication and service to EMAT for 2013.

We continue from last month with the three major areas of change in the GHS which include hazard classification, labels, and safety data sheets.

Hazard classification: The definitions of hazard have been changed to provide specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of STAYING mixtures.

These speSAFE cific criteria will help to Chief Henry Campensure that bell evaluations of hazardous effects are consistent across manufacturers, and that labels and safety data sheets are more accurate as a result.

Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category.

Precautionary statements must also be provided.

Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format.

Hazard classification: Under both the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the revised HCS, an evaluation of chemical hazards must be performed considering the available scientific evidence concerning such hazards.

Under the current HCS, the hazard determination provisions have definitions of hazard and the evaluator determines whether or not the data on a chemical meet those definitions. It is a performance-oriented approach that provides parameters for the evaluation, but not specific, detailed criteria.

The hazard classification approach in the revised HCS is quite different. The revised HCS has specific criteria for each health and physical hazard, along with detailed instructions for hazard evaluation and determinations as to whether mixtures or substances are covered. It also establishes both hazard classes and hazard categories—for most of the effects; the classes are divided into categories that reflect the relative severity of the effect.

The current HCS does not include categories for most of the health hazards covered, so this new approach provides additional information that can be related to the appropriate response to address the hazard. OSHA has included the general provisions for hazard classification in paragraph (d) of the revised rule, and added extensive appendixes (Appendixes A and B)

that address the criteria for each health or physical effect.

Labels: Under the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), the label preparer must provide the identity of the chemical, and the appropriate hazard warnings.

This may be done in a variety of ways, and the method to convey the information is left to the preparer.

Under the revised HCS, once the hazard classification is completed, the standard specifies what information is to be provided for each hazard class and category. Labels will require the following elements: Pictogram: a symbol plus other graphic elements, such as a border, background pattern, or color that is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. Each pictogram consists of a different symbol on a white background within a red square frame set on a point (i.e. a red diamond).

There are nine pictograms under the GHS. However, only eight pictograms are required under the HCS. Signal words: a single word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The signal words used are "danger" and "warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards, while "warning" is used for less severe hazards.

Hazard Statement: a statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.

Precautionary Statement: a phrase that describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous chemical.

Safety Data Sheets: The information required on the safety data sheet (SDS) will remain essentially the same as that in the current standard (HazCom 1994). HazCom 1994 indicates what information has to be included on an SDS, but does not specify a format for presentation or order of information.

The revised Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012) requires that the information on the SDS be presented using specific headings in a specified sequence.

Paragraph (g) of the final rule provides the headings of information to be included on the SDS and the order in which they are to be provided. In addition, Appendix D provides the information to be included under each heading. The SDS format is the same as the ANSI standard format which is widely used in the U.S. and is already familiar to many employees.

The format of the 16-section

SDS should include the following sections: Section 1. Identification Section 2. Hazard(s) identification Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients Section 4. First-Aid measures Section 5. Fire-fighting measures Section 6. Accidental release measures Section 7. Handling and storage Section 8.

Exposure controls/personal protection Section 9. Physical and chemical properties Section 10. Stability and reactivity Section 11. Toxicological information Section 12. Ecological information Section 13. Disposal considerations Section 14. Transport information Section 15. Regulatory information Section 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision The SDS must also contain Sections 12-15, to be consistent with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Although the headings for Sections 12-15 are mandatory, OSHA will not enforce the content of these four sections because these sections are within other agencies' jurisdictions.

OSHA is retaining the requirement to include the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) on the safety data sheet (SDS) in the revised Standard.

OSHA finds that requiring TLVs on the SDS will provide employers and employees with useful information to help them assess the hazards presented by their workplaces.

In addition to TLVs, OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs), and any other exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the safety data sheet are also required.

The above information has been taken from the OSHA web site: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/hazcom-faq.html#1 Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf Link to Purple Book: link: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs.html To be continued.

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GEORGIA

BCES attends memorial service in Savannah

SHANE SHIFFLETT

Highway 144 crash Fort Stewart, GA. Ft. Stewart Emergency Services recently worked a motor vehicle collision with injuries on Highway 144.

Bryan County firefighters participated in the fallen firefighter memorial service held in Savannah on Sunday October 6th.

The Chatham County Fire Chiefs Association hosted JUMP TO FILE the event at the #100913113 monument in front of the Savannah Fire and Emergency Services headquarters on Oglethorpe Avenue.

The names are on the monument erected there recognizing 26 firefighters from the mid-1800’s to present.

The memorial service was held on the same day the nation recognized 73 firefighters who died in the line of duty during 2012 and eight firefighters who died in previous years. They were honored during the 32nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service usually held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

It was moved due to the government shut down to the Mount St. Mary's University campus in Gettysburg.

- FREDDY HOWELL FREDDY HOWELL

BCES Captain Neilson

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FREDDY HOWELL

Firefighters swap blue t-shirts for pink October is a busy month for the Bryan County Emergency Services firefighters with fire prevention activities, but the firefighters also will be swapping their normal blue uniform tshirts for bright pink. “Bryan County Emergency Services Firefighters recognize that breast cancer effects many woman and families in our community,” Chief Howell said, "in fact, it has affected our family members personally." If we can raise awareness and help this cause no matter how small, we want to do our part. The firefighters are wearing pink to support the fight against breast cancer. The T-shirts are purchased by the firefighters themselves and all proceeds after cost will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Fund.

SHANE SHIFFLETT

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Escort Mike Carver with FL Fire Clowns

SHANE SHIFFLETT

Firefighters participate in Memorial Weekend Although the government shut down caused some last minute adjustments to the schedule for the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend, the weather could not have been more beautiful. Firefighters and family members from all over the United States gathered in Gettysburg, to honor those who died in the line of duty in 2012.

This was the 32nd annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service, held on the first weekend in October when the fire service kicks off fire prevention week. The Sunday memorial services were held just a few miles down the road from Gettysburg at the Mount St. Mary's University campus.

Over 5,000 people, including members from all over GA and FL made the trip to participate or just

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attend the memorial weekend.

Some of those attending rode their motorcycles from as far as way as Camden County, GA and others from Bryan County trailered theirs to participate in the annual Red Helmet Memorial Ride. Chief Mike Carver from Hortense Fire Department in Brantley County, who has been attending for several years, made the trip to be a family escort again. As an escort, he met the fallen firefighter’s family and throughout the entire weekend showed them around the campus and escorts them to all the planned events to make their experience a positive one.

Driver/Engineer Daryl Perritt (Winky the Clown) from the Waycross Fire Department and Chief Freddy Howell (Higbee the Clown) from the Bryan County Emergency Services have also been in attendance for the past several years. These firefighter clowns put on their funny faces and costumes and participate in welcoming the family members and bringing some fun and laughter during the registration and the family dinner on Friday.

On Saturday, they and the other fire service clowns spend the day playing numerous games and activities with the children as the adults attend sessions to help them through the loss of a loved one.

Confined space training Ft. Stewart, GA - Ft. Stewart firefighters spent the week in classroom and hands on conducting confined space drills.

Each day, the drills became more realistic. Congratulations to the entire department on passing.

- FREDDY HOWELL

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FREDDY HOWELL

Bryan County Emergency Services Station 10 progressing SHANE SHIFFLETT

Acworth, GA. Cobb County Fire Engine 28 on scene at Home Depot for their Fire Safety Day

Bryan County Emergency Services Station 10 located in the Waterways subdivision is a little behind schedule, but progressing. We were hoping to be holding a grand opening during fire prevention week, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen, said Chief Howell.

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GEORGIA

Fire destroys house in Bryan County

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Fire destroys home in Cherokee County Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire around midnight on September 30th, at 4365 Ball Ground Road, at the intersection of Hogan Pond Road, between Ball Ground and Free Home. Fire units from Ball Ground, Free Home and Macedonia were dispatched to the scene. Cherokee County firefighters arrived on the scene to find the one story wooden structure fully involved. Firefighters saw a vehicle in the yard and were concerned that someone could be in the house, but it was later learned that the occupant was not at home. The fire completely destroyed the home. Both lanes of Ball Ground Road were blocked until the clean-up operation was complete. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by Cherokee County fire investigators. No injuries were reported.

Bryan County Emergency Services responded to a structure fire on Sunday, September 24, 2013 at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Deer Road. The structure was almost fully in- JUMP TO FILE volved.

All #092313117 occupants made it safely out.

Engine 21 from Station 2 was first on the scene and began suppression with hand lines.

Richmond Hill Fire Department Engine 9, Tower 1 and Bryan County Engine 91 arrived and began supplying water to 21’s engine. A mutual aid tanker from Liberty County was called and it arrived on scene. A dump tank was deployed and a water shuttle operation was initiated due to the remoteness of the house from a hydrant.

Bryan County Tanker 92 also arrived on scene and assisted in shuttling water. Bryan County Engine 11 and all available volunteers arrived on scene and firefighters began rotating suppression duties.

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Bryan County EMS provided firefighter support and rehab operations.

A portion of the roof had burned through and some of the structure had started to collapse shortly after arrival, preventing firefighters from accessing the inside of the structure, requiring an exterior attack.

Overhaul and mop up of the scene was an extended operation since there were a lot of hidden small fires.

Bryan County Emergency Services thanks Richmond Hill and Liberty County Fire Departments for their assistance.

- FREDDY HOWELL

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Real men wear PINK! Henry County Fire Chief Bill Lacy was one of the ten Henry County men selected, for Piedmont Henry Hospital’s 2013 Real Men Wear Pink campaign. A campaign where men step forward to show that Real Men do Wear Pink and that breast cancer is an important issue for everyone. For Fire Chief Bill Lacy, ensuring that the women in his life take care of themselves is serious business and he encourages others to take the same approach by spreading the word that yearly screenings are vital for early detection. “Public Awareness requires a consistent repetitive delivery of message. Early detection is key,” stated Lacy.

Morning fire claims home in South Henry County On October 13th just after 7 a.m., Henry County firefighters responded to a house fire at 777 Keys Ferry Road. On the scene, just three minutes after a neighbor notified 911, units were faced with a heavily engulfed structure fire and the whereabouts of the homeowners unknown. Although the firefighters were confronted with heavy fire conditions, entry was made into the structure in search of the occupants.

“Fortunately, the search revealed the homeowners were not inside the structure,” stated Captain Sabrina Puckett.

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First arriving units reported heavy fire in a one story residential structure. Initially, fire ground operations operated under the pretense that there were possibly persons trapped. Despite the amount of fire present, an aggressive interior attack and search were conducted and a knockdown on the fire was accomplished before there was a partial collapse. "Fortunately, the homeowners were accounted for

during the search and there were no injuries reported. However, due to several small Freon tank explosions, producing fire balls, extra measures were necessary to fully extinguish the fire,” stated Captain Sabrina Puckett.

This morning’s fire was declared under control just before 8 a.m.

The origin and cause of the fire are unknown at this time. The fire investigation is underway by Henry County Fire Investigators.

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Chief Bill Lacy welcomes the participants to the eighth Citizens Fire Academy

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Henry County Citizens’ Fire Academy (CFA) got underway Thursday night with a record number of twenty-one participants.

The Citizens’ Fire Academy will run ten weeks ending on November 21, 2013. Class will be held each Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Henry County Fire headquarters located at 110 South Zack Hinton Parkway. On the last week of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Each week participants will learn about the different components of firefighting and rescue operations. The program is designed to provide a greater understanding of the services the Henry County Fire Department provides.

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The program is two-fold in its design. The information participants will receive will increase their awareness as well as encourage them to be more safety conscious. Both goals are positive and potentially life-saving for the communities of Henry County.

The Citizens’ Fire Academy will benefit residents and the fire department alike by creating an opportunity to work closer together. It will enhance open lines of communication between the residents and their fire department.

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The first fire was in the Angeles National Forest, the Williams Fire in San Gabriel Canyon. The fire took two days and was started by a vehicle being parked on dry grass. The video shows a number of air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters siphoning water.

The next fire is a greater alarm at Palo Alto and Belmont in Los Angeles City and involved a two story commercial structure. The fire has possession of the second floor and is through the roof. Han-

dlines, deck guns and ladderpipes operate to quell this incident.

A structure fire in a wood frame private dwelling in Twain Hart, California is attacked by members of Cal Fire. Heavy fire is showing and interior crews advance while outside lines take care of exterior burning keeping the fire in check. Truck work by crews with a saw and hand tools vent at the peak of the roof.

A vegetation fire in Soulsbyville in Tuolumne County is fought by Cal Fire and the CDF (California Division of Forestry) using among other things, dozers and air tankers.

Another vegetation fire in Penns Gulch, Murphys, California is fought by air tankers, The view can see one take off from base. Super Scoopers which are CL-415 fixed wing air tankers are featured “up close and personal” in the final segment. These planes, which I believe a built by Canadair are contracted with the Los Angeles County FD and are at their Air Attack Base in Van Nuys, California. These planes demonstrate how they can swoop down in a reservoir, for instance and fill their water tanks without stopping and then respond or return to the fire.

This video will take us to a different aspect of firefighting, one which many of us are not familiar.

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101613116 When fire crews arrived on scene at the Barrington Apartments, heavy smoke was pouring from the second floor of the two-story wood-frame apartment complex. Firefighters made entry to the second floor apartment where they found a fully-involved kitchen spreading into the living room. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire before it could spread throughout the rest of the apartment.

During a search of the structure, firefighters discovered the family puppy located in the rear bedroom. Firefighters attempted to revive the puppy but were unsuccessful in their attempts.

Firefighters checked for fire extension, but found none into the adjacent apartment, however, there was heavy water damage to the apartment below the fire.

While investigating the cause of the fire, crews discovered the occupant had been frying food on the stove when they left the kitchen unattended. When the resident returned, the kitchen was involved in fire.

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Firefighters give two of the three rescued cats oxygen. All three made a full recovery.

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Tampa firefighters rescue multiple pets On October 1, 2013 at 12:40 p.m., Tampa Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire.

On arrival, first due Engine 5 found a two-story residential structure with heavy smoke coming from both floors and the roof of the home.

Engine 5 called for a working fire and began an aggressive interior attack, quickly extinguishing the seat of the fire located on the first floor.

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As additional TFR crews continued to search the residence, firefighters found and rescued three cats trapped in an upstairs bedroom, suffering from smoke inhalation.

Once outside, the cats were taken to a rescue unit, where they were given oxygen.

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Leo made a full recovery and were turned over to their owners.

TFR crews also found Melsuine, a seven foot long boa constrictor safe and alive during the search.

The fire was declared under control in 15 minutes.

There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Tampa Fire Marshal’s office.

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Promotions mark fire department growth Plantation, FL. Two long standing Plantation firefighters received promotions to the rank of captain, Fire Chief Laney Stearns announced.

Charles “Wil” Bacon has been promoted to captain at Station 5, and Tommy Demopoulos to captain at Station 2.

Bacon has been a member of the Plantation Fire Department since 2005. He was promoted to lieutenant at Station 5 in 2010.

Wil is employed full time as a teacher with the Seminole Tribe. He is married and has one child.

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TFR responds to fatal head-on collision On September 20th, 2013, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Tampa Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a reported traffic accident. Crews reported two vehicles with heavy frontal damage and an occupant trapped inside one of the vehicles. An extrication assignment, in addition to air transport were requested. As the un-entrapped driver of the other vehicle was taken by ground to a local trauma center, crews attended to the trapped occupant, administering ALS interventions during the extrication. TFR crews removed the drivers’ side door, rolled the dashboard and removed the roof in efforts to better access the patient. It was determined that the driver had succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. The cause of the crash is being investigated by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Traffic Homicide Division

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Part II

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Stair climb for Levy County Levy County Department of Public Safety was represented

by Training Captain Jerry Horton and Paramedic/Health & Safety Officer Steve Severance in honoring the lives of those lost on September 11, 2013 by participating in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by Panama City Beach Fire Rescue on September 7, 2013. The Stair Climb consisted of 110 flights of stairs to duplicate the World Trade Center Towers that the Emergency Responders had to climb that tragic day.

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We continue from last month with the three major areas of change in the GHS which include hazard classification, labels, and safety data sheets.

Hazard classification: The definitions of hazard have been changed to provide specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixSTAYING tures. These specific criteSAFE ria will help to ensure that Chief Henry Campevaluations of bell hazardous effects are consistent across manufacturers, and that labels and safety data sheets are more accurate as a result.

Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided.

Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format.

Hazard classification: Under both the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the revised HCS, an evaluation of chemical hazards must be performed considering the available scientific evidence concerning such hazards.

Under the current HCS, the hazard determination provisions have definitions of hazard and the evaluator determines whether or not the data on a chemical meet those definitions. It is a performance-oriented approach that provides parameters for the evaluation, but not specific, detailed criteria. The hazard classification approach in the revised HCS is quite different. The revised HCS has specific criteria for each health and physical hazard, along with detailed instructions for hazard evaluation and determinations as to whether mixtures or substances are covered. It also establishes both hazard classes and hazard categories— for most of the effects; the classes are divided into categories that reflect the relative severity of the effect.

The current HCS does not include categories for most of the health hazards covered, so this new approach provides additional information that can be related to the appropriate response to address the hazard. OSHA has included the general provisions for hazard classification in paragraph (d) of the revised rule, and added extensive appen-

dixes (Appendixes A and B) that address the criteria for each health or physical effect.

Labels: Under the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), the label preparer must provide the identity of the chemical, and the appropriate hazard warnings. This may be done in a variety of ways, and the method to convey the information is left to the preparer.

Under the revised HCS, once the hazard classification is completed, the standard specifies what information is to be provided for each hazard class and category. Labels will require the following elements: Pictogram: a symbol plus other graphic elements, such as a border, background pattern, or color that is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical.

Each pictogram consists of a different symbol on a white background within a red square frame set on a point (i.e. a red diamond). There are nine pictograms under the GHS. However, only eight pictograms are required under the HCS. Signal words: a single word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The signal words used are "danger" and "warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards, while "warning" is used for less severe hazards.

Hazard Statement: a statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.

Precautionary Statement: a phrase that describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous chemical.

Safety Data Sheets: The information required on the safety data sheet (SDS) will remain essentially the same as that in the current standard (HazCom 1994). HazCom 1994 indicates what information has to be included on an SDS, but does not specify a format for presentation or order of information.

The revised Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012) requires that the information on the SDS be presented using specific headings in a specified sequence.

Paragraph (g) of the final rule provides the headings of information to be included on the SDS and the order in which they are to be provided. In addition, Appendix D provides the information to be included under each heading. The SDS format is the same as the ANSI standard format which is widely used in the U.S. and is already familiar to many employees.

The format of the 16-section SDS should include the following sections: Section 1. Identification Section 2. Hazard(s) identification Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients Section 4. First-Aid measures Section 5. Fire-fighting measures Section 6. Accidental release measures Section 7. Handling and storage Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Section 9. Physical and chemical properties Section 10. Stability and reactivity Section 11. Toxicological information Section 12. Ecological information Section 13. Disposal considerations Section 14. Transport information Section 15. Regulatory information Section 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision The SDS must also contain Sections 12-15, to be consistent with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Although the headings for Sections 12-15 are mandatory, OSHA will not enforce the content of these four sections because these sections are within other agencies' jurisdictions.

OSHA is retaining the requirement to include the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) on the safety data sheet (SDS) in the revised Standard.

OSHA finds that requiring TLVs on the SDS will provide employers and employees with useful information to help them assess the hazards presented by their workplaces.

In addition to TLVs, OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs), and any other exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the safety data sheet are also required.

The above information has been taken from the OSHA web site: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/h azcom-faq.html#1 Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf Link to Purple Book: link: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/g hs.html

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Polk Fire Rescue competes in toughest two minutes in sports Polk County, FL. Nine Polk County firefighters endured the Florida heat, climbing up five stories, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a nearly 200pound victim. But there was no emergency.

The men and women are part of Polk County’s Firefighter Combat Challenge Team, practicing hours a day, to prepare for the world competition in October.

ESPN has called the Firefighter Combat Challenge competition the “toughest two minutes in sports.� “The purpose of the competition is to promote physical fitness within the fire service, camaraderie and team building,� said Jennifer Huff, a Polk County Fire Rescue firefighter and member of the team. “We love the unity it brings amongst the team and the department and we love representing PCFR and the county at the competitions.�

The team performs exercises that simulate what they do in the field while fully dressed in their 75-pound firefighting suits. All the events are related to firefighting.

Polk County's Firefighter Combat Challenge Team was formed in 2004 and named after team member, Firefighter/EMT Ben Lang who was killed in the line of duty on August 23, 2004.

They have competed in two regional qualifiers so far and will compete in one more October 1012 in Montgomery, Ala. before

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heading to the ScottÂŽ Worlds Challenge in Las Vegas at the end of October.

Team Lang Ladies and Team Lang qualified for the Worlds relay event in Taveres, FL on April 14, 2013, where Team Lang Ladies placed first overall, Team Lang placed second.

There are currently nine members on the team, all from departments within Polk County: Team Lang - Scott Huff, Levi Burrell and Clint Williams of Polk County Fire Rescue and Dillon Swagger of Bartow Fire Department. Team Lang Ladies – Jennifer Huff, Cherish Erin, Loni Prenitzer and Kat Marsh of Polk County Fire Rescue and Beth Evans who just completed her fire standards from Ridge Fire Academy.

Huff said each individual paid their own way to the last regional competition and the team is currently looking for contributors to help fund their attendance at events.

Although the team is made up of Polk County firefighters, the county does not sponsor it. The county does provide support, however, including allowing the team time to practice and providing transportation to some competitions.

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Big Workout – Small Time Frame…

Who isn’t in a rush these days?

One of my current clients has just started a new job. Her child’s school schedule has changed and of course nothing coincides with her previously scheduled workout sessions.

Normally we train for 45 minutes four days per week. We can still manage two of those days, but haven’t been able to find 45 minute time blocks anywhere else. Here’s what we have been doing this past month, and so far so good.

As I mentioned we have two 45 minute sessions per week, but to compensate for the other two 45 minutes sessions lost, we have been training an additional four days for 20 minutes. It’s still ten minutes shy in total of her previous schedule, but she has actually dropped two lbs, a couple of inches and her body fat % has decreased slightly as well.

The 20 minute workouts, although brief, are of higher intensity than her old workouts and contain exercises that are big on movement (and use more than one muscle group at a time).

Here’s a sample: We warm up with three minutes of walking. Then it’s over to the stability ball for the jackknife (see instructions at the end of this column). She performs as many as possible in 30 seconds (without using momentum or sacrificing form or alignment).

Next (without resting) it’s straight to squats with shoulder presses (perform dumbbell shoulder

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presses on the “up” segment of the squat). Again, as with all of the exercises in this workout, it’s as many proper reps in 30 seconds.

Moving right along. It’s over to the stability ball again. This time, it’s for push-ups combined with the jackknife. The pattern is three pushups followed by one jacknife for the 30 second duration.

Then, we combine bent-over rows with tricep kickbacks.

We finish out the circuit by combining lunges and bicep curls.

The arms are curled during the “down segment” of the lunge. The pattern is five lunges/bicep curls with the right leg forward followed by five with the left until time has expired. (Sometimes it’s walking lunges and the right and left legs are alternated.)

Believe it or not, at this point, we have only been training for about six minutes (including the three minute warm-up).

It’s a quick water break (small sips) and back to complete the circuit a total of two more times.

After three full circuits, the workout has taken about 13-15 minutes. I usually use a basic two minute ab routine consisting of crunches and twists as her cool

down and finish up by stretching her out during the final three to five minutes.

Of course, I vary the exercises from workout to workout, but continue to combine movements as well as attempt to use exercises that use big movements.

On those two days that we are still able to get in the full 45 minutes, we do a bit more isolation (single movement/muscle exercises) and more traditional cardio with occasional intervals inserted.

If your schedule has changed, constantly changes, you are short on time, or are just looking for a change; try putting together something like the sample just described.

They say “change is good”. In this case, so far they are right. My client, as I mentioned, is enjoying great success with this new plan. I will be sure to change it up enough so that it continues to be the case.

Remember to have your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program.

The stability ball jackknife: Assume a push-up position with your arms completely straight. Rest your shins on a stability ball. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your ankles. Abdominals tight. Without losing your lower-back posture, roll the stability ball toward your chest by pulling it forward with your feet.

Pause, and then return to starting position by lowering your hips and rolling the ball backward.

BRIAN STOOTHOFF

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DAVID BROWN

Captain Andrew Rexford, District Chief Jim Millican, Division Chief Steve Wunderle, Fire Chief Richard Graham.

Lealman Fire District is proud to present three new promotions Lealman Fire District Fire Chief Richard Graham presents the following promotions.

Lt. Steve Wunderle was promoted to the position of Division Chief of Training and Vehicle Logistics. Chief Wunderle has served with the Lealman Fire District since 1993 and has been instrumental over the years in the various positions he has served in, including, vehicle acquisition, the district’s IT director, front line supervisor and training officer. “Chief Wunderle has a positive attitude and a drive for excellence in every area that he is assigned”, said Fire Chief Graham in announcing the promotion.

Captain Jim Millican was promoted to the position of District Chief. The District Chief’s position is responsible for coordinating activities of a shift and its personnel and serves as the incident com-

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mander at incidents. Captain Millican has been with the Lealman Fire District since 1991 and has served as the Station Captain over Fire Station #18 since 2009. Captain Millican also serves as the district’s PIO and coordinates the district’s legislative activities in Tallahassee.

Captain Millican is also active in the Florida Association of Special Districts and serves as a board member. Captain Millican is passionate about the safety of children and currently is the executive chair for the Florida Suncoast SAFE KIDS Coalition and the Chair for the Lealman Asian Neighborhood Family Center. “Captain Millican has done an outstanding job for this department, our community, and all special

districts in Florida”, said Chief Graham.

Lieutenant Andy Rexford was promoted to the position of Captain.

Lt. Rexford will be responsible for coordinating activities at Fire Station #18. Lt. Rexford has served the district since 1994 as a firefighter/paramedic, company officer, and as the MSA technician maintaining air packs and gas meters. He also currently serves as a quality assurance officer within our EMS Division.

“Lt. Rexford’s hard work and exceptional work ethic has served the department and the community well. He has jumped into EMS, SCBAs, and other areas in a powerful way and he has proven his abilities. He always maintains a positive attitude and works hard to reach his goals”, remarked Chief Graham.

- JIM MILLICAN

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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Volunteer, Paul Soffe transformed a typical golf car into what we now know as Engine 614. Starting from the ground up, which included adding an additional axle to the car, he created this vehicle for use during the local American Cancer Society, Relay for Life event.

It as been a big hit with both the younger crowd and the adults. Its working lights and sirens are enough to tempt anyone.

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FLORIDA

Using a smile to boost morale EMS ISSUE CHELLE CORDERO

MICHAEL HEEDER

Carrie Morgan, left, the occupant of the home, takes a moment to thank neighbor Shawn Barton, center, for his actions when her home caught fire. At right is grandmother Beryl Morgan and Carrie’s daughter Marley Morgan, age 4, who were at home when the fire broke out.

Neighbor’s actions save Cape Coral home Cape Coral, FL. Quick actions by neighbors saved a Cape Coral home and alerted a woman and her granddaughter inside on Tuesday.

Just after noon, Cape Coral firefighters responded to a reported residential fire at 1810 SE 1st Street in Mid Cape. JUMP TO FILE # Callers to 911 re- 092413116 ported the pool pump on fire and flames spreading up the side of the single story home. By the time firefighters arrived within five minutes of the initial call, they found the fire was already out.

Neighbor Shawn Baron, who lives across the street, was driving home when he spotted black smoke coming from the home across the street from his own home. He immediately jumped out, verified others had already called the fire department, and then ran to the back yard. He saw the pool pump on fire and an older woman later identified as grandmother Beryl Morgan and her granddaughter Marley still in the home. “I screamed for them to get out, the house was on fire,” said Barton. He grabbed a garden hose and sprayed until the fire went out.

Firefighters checked the outside and inside of the home and confirmed the fire did not extend into the walls or attic. Firefighters deployed a ventilation fan to remove the smoke from inside the home and used their thermal imaging camera to make sure no heat or flame had extended inside the structure. “The fire was pretty much out, just smoldering when we got here,” said Lt. Greg LaCoste. “Keeping that fire in check probably saved about $135,000 in property.”

Carrie Morgan, who lives in the rental home with her husband

MICHAEL HEEDER

CCFD Lt. Greg LaCoste opens up the soffit under the pool pump that caught fire at the home at 1810 SE 1st Street in Cape Coral on Tuesday, September 24.

and four month old daughter, came home to find the firefighters finishing up. She rushed over to Barton and hugged him expressing her appreciation. “I don’t know what to say,” said Morgan, choking back tears. “Thank you all so much for saving my home and my baby.”

Barton brushed off the comments. “I’m not gonna sit around when I know there are people inside,” he said.

According to Battalion Chief Brian Lauer, the fire appeared to originate in the housing of the pool pump when the unit shorted out.

The heat melted and subsequently

ignited the PVC piping, which caused the fire to spread up the side of the home.

Pool pumps, like any other mechanical and electrical device, need routine maintenance to assure safe operation. Since these appliances are outside, a smoke detector may not alert you quickly until the fire has spread into the attic. Had this happened at night or without the rapid intervention of citizens, the outcome could have been much worse.

- MICHAEL HEEDER

Face it, Emergency Medical Services is an unpaid and too often under-appreciated field.

And if you are volunteering, it is an unpaid and still under-appreciated field. In today’s economy with budget cuts and shrinking budgets, money, or the lack of it, only adds to the problem and too often is construed as “punishment”.

So what can administrators do to improve morale? And in doing so, improve agency performance?

What will make the difference in maintaining volunteers in unpaid agencies?

We’ve all heard the expression to lead by example. We shouldn’t limit that example to only actions, it also includes your emotions. People will look to you to see how they should act and react and especially when things seem to be out of order, if you maintain calm they will find it easier to believe that things will work out. If you are happy and show them that, they will see the things they should be happy about. If you seem defeated, act angrily or let them see you are overwhelmed, they will worry that something is happening beyond your control. If your members need to talk, be more interested in listening than talking yourself and do not lecture.

Leadership is the first area to affect morale. A good leader is skilled, understands the duties and responsibilities of those working under him/her, preferably a medical professional, abides by the rules and treats everyone fairly and the same. Extremely important, a leader must be able to rise above negative emotions and not get embroiled in strife. In many ways, the leadership must be almost superhuman in the ability to control his/her emotional output. Not every talented practitioner is cut out to be a leader.

Pre-hospital care providers do a lot of good things. Some of their cases don’t have good outcomes, some are bothersome, but without our first responders a lot of people wouldn’t have the chance that they do. They need to feel appreciated. Recognition and rewards are just one way to say thank you.

The rewards don’t need to be significant, they just need to be something that makes it special,

inexpensive gift cards, their name posted on an “employee wall”, a preferred parking space for a month, a fruit basket, etc.

Names of providers who have gone above and beyond can be read at monthly meetings, sent to the local newspaper, posted on the company website. Acknowledge what they do and how proud you are of them.

Boost company morale with togetherness activities to take place outside of work time: picnics, bowling or golf outings, family breakfasts where members can invite family members. Keeping members’ families involved helps to strengthen the providers’ personal support system doing this high stress job. During work shifts, the administration can bring in weekly pizza, show movies in the break room, or install a game system in the break room for crews that need to stand-by at the building.

These are just some suggestions that will work for both paid and volunteer agencies, depending on what is available in your area you might come up with other ideas as well. Be sure to let your members make suggestions, too.

Another activity that will not only foster togetherness between the members but will also prove uplifting is to organize things like clothing drives, food pantry collections, or delivering toys to needy families. As one pre-hospital care provider had to say, “this gives us the opportunity to do something with our co-workers, do good for the community, and not deal with the blood and gore we normally do.”

Another issue that volunteer squads have is ensuring round the clock coverage. With so many people working second jobs and busy family lives, volunteerism is often far below need. Many such agencies decide to pay for coverage during the greatest time of need.

This is an area that must be dealt with gently. You cannot pay your own volunteers, once they become your employee they cannot continue to volunteer as per the 1986 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) so you need to prepare for the loss of their volunteer hours.

According to a Connecticut based company called Vintech, an agency can “lease” employees – aside from letting the company dealing with staffing coordination and other personnel issues, even if your own volunteers work for the company you lease from, they are not your employees and therefore can still volunteer without violating FLSA.

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Firefighters flank Cape Coral Administrative Chief Jim Heikkila (left), Fire Chief Timothy Hayes, Division Chief of Training Ryan Lamb, Engineer Jim Newland (in full fire gear) and Lt. Greg LaCoste

Cape Coral firefighters set new world record Cape Coral, FL. A team of 50 Cape Coral firefighters have set a new world record in a charity event aimed at raising money and awareness for cancer.

On September 28, Fire Chief Timothy Hayes rallied his firefighters to pull a 35,000 pound fire engine one mile in a Guinness World Record attempt as part of “Project: Annabelle.”

“We got the call today and we responded. Isn’t that right?” yelled Hayes. “But we’re not fighting a fire; we’re fighting against cancer today, something that’s taken our families and our children. Let’s get out there and pull this truck!” Chief Hayes then joined the group, grabbed the rope to lead his team pulling the engine.

With that, the horns blasted, the timing started, and the team began the one mile pull down Chiquita Boulevard from the Publix Supermarket at SW 50th Street down to the entrance of Cape Harbor Marina. The firefighters didn’t just break the record, they shattered it. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the official category of ’fastest time to pull a fire engine one mile (team)’ minimum requirements was 30 minutes. The Cape Coral Fire Department pulled the fire engine the one mile distance in 11 minutes 5 seconds. The City of Cape Coral surveyed the road in advance to assure a level grade and the exact 5,280 feet as set forth by the Guinness World Records organization in London.

“We had a lot to contend with,” said Training Division Chief Ryan Lamb. “They (Guinness) require a lot of documentation including a cover letter, two independent witness statements or one signed affidavit by a notary confirming the measurements and details of our claim, video footage and photographs of the attempt plus more. It’s a lot of documentation to make sure it is done right.”

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as outlined in the Record Guidelines that include, expert measurements and surveyor reports, along with an official Record Claimant’s Evidence Submission Release.

“Even the slope had to be measured,” said Ryan. “If it was greater than one foot elevation per 1,000 feet distance, we would have to pull the truck uphill instead of downhill.”

The stretch of Chiquita Boulevard worked out well for the department, as the Cape Harbor had the room to display booths and equipment from the Pink Heals Tour that came to Cape Coral to support the department’s efforts.

According to their website, the Pink Heals organization started in 2007 to help people battling cancer with a focus on women and children battling cancer. They took the theme of public safety with pink fire trucks and pink police cars to serve the community by putting people first instead of causes. They believe that money raised in the community should remain in the community.

That is exactly what happened in Cape Coral. In keeping with the city’s theme of “Keep it in the Cape”, all of the money raised by the Truck Pull was donated to Annabelle Starr Phillips, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July and is receiving chemotherapy weekly. Her parents are starting to receive thousands in medical bills and expect her treatments will continue for more than two years.

“This isn‘t about us pulling a fire truck for a new record,’ said Hayes. “This is about our firefighters doing what they do best: stepping up, answering the call and fighting the good fight. I am proud of these men, I am proud of Annabelle and I am proud of this community.”

- MICHAEL HEEDER

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LAURI MCMAHON

Apartment fire for Iona-McGregor

JOEL GORDON

Local journalist honored Plantation, FL. Robin Russell is well known as South Florida’s aerial journalist, covering the news from high in the South Florida skies, for Helicopter’s, Inc. And, now, she is also known as the Plantation Fire Department’s Member of the Year.

As part of their Fire Prevention month activities, the Plantation Fire Department honored Robin as well as the citywide winners of their 37th Annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest at the Plantation Chamber of Commerce breakfast, at the Jacaranda Country Club on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:30 a.m., then again at the City Council meeting, that evening, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Robin was acknowledged for her dedication and commitment to the fire department as not only a firefighter, but as a state certified driver, videographer, and backup PIO. The poster and essay contest has been part of the Plantation Fire Department and the Plantation Volunteer Fire Association’s fire prevention activities, since 1976. This year’s fire prevention

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theme “Prevent Kitchen Fires,” stresses the point that kitchen fires are among the leading causes of home fires nationwide.

The goal, of the program, is to encourage school-aged children to help firefighters keep communities safer by preventing and preparing for fire emergencies.

“Fire safety is truly a team effort,” said fire chief Laney Stearns. “The impact children have on their parents and families, when bringing home the fire safety message, is our strongest tool. Education is one of our most powerful weapons against fire and Fire Prevention Week is the perfect tie-in for our annual competition.”

Final submissions were judged by the Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library and The Plantation Art Guild. Winners were named in various categories including “City-Wide”, “Best in School“, and “Honorable Mention.”

- JOEL GORDON

On September 6, 2013, IonaMcGregor Fire District of Fort Myers responded to a six alarm, multi-story, multi-residential apartment fire.

Firefighters found the structure to be fully involved in three of the six units. Although the second unit sustained the most damage, all six units were lost.

The older building had a common roof, which made the fire spread quickly through each of the units. All residents were able to escape with one couple not home and two of the units empty and all escaped injuries.

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Two firefighters were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital; one with heat exhaustion and the other with low blood sugar. All pets were safely out or removed from the structure. One cat received oxygen from the firefighters and was transported by the owner to the vet.

The Red Cross and the Disaster Team out of Sarasota were on scene to aid the victims and firefighters and to provide support and temporary housing for the residents.

Although firefighters were able to get water on the fire quickly from the engines, due to a lack of hydrants in the area; the firefighters were forced to lay several thousand feet of water supply hose to get additional water to the fire and from a surrounding neighborhoods.

This caused hours of delayed traffic as roads were shut down.

The cause of the fire was determined to be a shorted electric box from an unauthorized, attached shed that a resident had built onto their lanai.

- LAURI MCMAHON

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Escambia County Battalion Chief Curt Isakson and his father Roy Isakson Sr. (Midway Fire DistrictDivision Chief Fire Prevention & Inspection) at a recent house fire in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

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Heroes Mortgage Program

Firefighters flock to mortgage booth to praise program at New Jersey Firemen’s Convention It’s become an annual event at the famed New Jersey Firemen’s Convention in Wildwood, N.J. There was the Heroes Mortgage Program booth, flocked by satisfied clients and excited potential new customers. Once again, the Heroes Mortgage Program was the biggest attraction at one of the biggest events in the country.

Of course it was.

The Heroes Mortgage Program, brought to you by 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans, continues to deliver discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the valued emergency services community.

“Due to the success of the program and past visits to Wildwood, we expected a healthy crowd,” said Joseph Belsito, Publisher of 1st Responder. “But, every year, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger, which means a lot. This mortgage opportunity is saving these fine men and women a lot of money. To hear their stories, to meet them in person,

makes it all the more rewarding.

We look forward to continuing our cherished relationship with the emergency services community.”

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If you are considering a home purchase, it can be important to eliminate excess credit card debt before applying for new loans and accruing more debt. If you already own a home, you can tap into its equity to consolidate stress-inducing credit card debt. By combining your debt into one loan, you can stave off demanding creditors, reduce your interest rate, and pay off your loan within a shorter period of time. Even if you have been managing to make regular pay-

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KEVIN RATTEY

Volunteers acquire EMS bicycles In September, HCA Palms West Hospitals and Bethesda Health each donated enough money to the volunteer battalion to purchase a total of four police style mountain bikes. These bicycles have been set up for EMS purposes and are now in service. Volunteer EMT and paramedics attend many events throughout the year and plan to use these bicycles for faster and easier response to those who need help. Riders will be equipped with a BLS backpack(s) and will also carry an AED on the bikes. In addition, the battalion plans to institute a bicycle safety program that encourages the use of helmets, lights, reflectors and other safety equipment for bicycles. The ultimate goal being to increase safety and reduce injuries for the large number of bicycling enthusiasts in the area.

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ALABAMA

Oneonta hosts Alabama Fire College live fire unit

TIM FRYE

West Blount stops mobile home fire Hayden, AL - On September 22, West Blount, Mt. High, and Ricetown Fire Departments responded to a structure fire off of Old Hayden Road. The home had smoke and flames showing. West Blount Engine 1 deployed a preconnect and began the attack. Once inside the residence, firefighters were able to advance to the rear of the structure. There were oxygen tanks inside, which vented as firefighters reached that area of the home, causing a sudden burst of flames. However, they were able to knock it down quickly allowing a second line to be deployed to the rear of the structure. All of the occupants made it out safely. The Red Cross was notified and no injuries were reported.

TIM FRYE

Lighting causes wildfire Hayden, AL. On September 1st, Mt. High and Ricetown Fire Departments responded to a wild fire on McNeil Road. The fire had consumed about three acres upon arrival. As a nearby storm moved through the area, lighting struck the middle of the field and ignited the fire. Winds were in the 10-20 mph range, feeding the fire and spreading it quickly. Ricetown Engine 1 and tanker deployed one inch wildfire hose and began extinguishing the fire. Mt. High Engine 2 assisted with the attack and deployed a second one and three quarter inch line off of Ricetown's tanker. The wind shifted, allowing Ricetown’s tanker to move lines closer. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to larger, inaccessible area. The storm never dropped any rain on the field.

Oneonta hosted the Alabama Fire College Live Burn trailer from August 12-14th.

Multiple fire departments from across the county received valuable live JUMP TO FILE fire training. #092413102 The unit was configured for two scenarios.

The first, entry was made through the first floor towards the rear, with two fires to extinguish.

The second, entry was made from on top of the unit, which allowed firefighters to travel down stairs to attack a fire.

Training was also done using thermal imagers.

- TIM FRYE

TIM FRYE

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