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ONE PINNED IN BRADENTON MVA WITH ROLLOVER
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Bradenton, FL - On July 28th, just as rush hour was about to begin, Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue was called to an MVA rollover with entrapment on 37th Ave. Dr. East. Upon arrival, one patient was found still trapped in the vehicle.
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HOOVER FD
Hoover FD Gives Warm Welcome
Hoover, AL - Hoover FD recently welcomed Fire/Medic Rob Gwin home from a military tour in the Gulf War Region. He arrived at the Shuttlesworth International Airport on August 4th to a crowd of family, friends and coworkers. Welcome home Rob and thank you for your service to our country and city!
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HUNTSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE
Field Fire Destroys Wheat in Athens
Athens, AL - On June 20th, several Huntsville Fire units were called to a field fire, located off of Moorsville Road. Units arrived and found a large wheat field on fire. Command called for additional units from Huntsville and the surrounding community fire departments. Stegers and East Limestone Volunteer Fire Departments also responded and helped extinguish the fire before it could destroy any more wheat.
ON THE LITER SIDE ELBA VOL. FD
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LifeFlight Needed for Three-Car Crash Curtis, AL - At approximately 8:30 A.M. on July 23rd, Elba Fire, along with Coffee County EMS, Elba PD, Coffee County Sheriff's Deputies and ALEA Troopers were dispatched to a three-vehicle MVA with injuries and entrapment, located at the Highway-84 West and Highway-141 intersection, in the Curtis Community. While en-route, CCEMS auto-activated Haynes LifeFlight-4 out of Troy to the scene. Units arrived on-scene and confirmed that one occupant was entrapped. Truck-2 then arrived and deployed extrication equip-
JUMP TO FILE #081616120 ment to free the patient. Engine-3 and Command-1 arrived on-scene and secured a landing zone for Haynes LifeFlight-4 and then assisted with extrication and patient care. The patient was extricated and treated until HLF-4 arrived at the landing zone. HLF-4 safely departed, transporting the patient to a trauma facility. All other occupants were uninjured.
- ELBA VOL. FD
SELMA FIRE RESCUE
Selma, AL - Selma Fire Rescue brought their Selma Fire Safety bouncing house for the kids to enjoy during "Cops and Kids Day," on August 6th.
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Arkansas: Lancy A. Crawford, Sr., 50 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 7, 2016 Death Date: July 7, 2016 Fire Department: Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: As a part of the fire department’s weekly meeting/drill, Firefighter Crawford was operating a 1996 Ford Tanker truck traveling eastbound on Arkansas State Highway 60 and negotiating a curve when the apparatus left the roadway and rolled several times. Firefighter Crawford, who was wearing a seat belt at the time, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Illinois: Eric Kohlbauer, 52 Rank: Captain Incident Date: July 12, 2016 Death Date: July 12, 2016 Fire Department: Freeport Rural Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Captain Kohlbauer was working with other members of his fire department on a pumper relay drill when he suddenly collapsed and fell face forward into a dump tank of water. Fellow responders immediately placed Kohlbauer on the ground and rendered medical aid, including AED. Within minutes, Captain Kohlbauer was transported to the hospital where, despite all best efforts, he succumbed to his injury reported to have been an aortic rupture. Wisconsin: Mitch Koski, 56 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: July 11, 2016 Death Date: July 11, 2016 Fire Department: Montreal Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Chief Koski of the Montreal Fire Department was responding under a mutual aid agreement with the Saxon-Gurney Fire Department to people in distress in Saxon Harbor
after making radio contact with the Saxon-Gurney Fire Chief. The private vehicle that Assistant Chief Koski responded in was washed into the harbor by the flash flood waters and Assistant Chief Koski perished from drowning.
Florida: Joseph T. DeMarinis, 32 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 13, 2016 Death Date: July 14, 2016 Fire Department: Clermont Fire Department Initial Summary: Several hours after getting off of his duty shift which included several emergency response calls, Firefighter DeMarinis checked himself into the hospital where he passed away from a reported cardiac event.
New York: John Scott, 71 Rank: Fire Coordinator Incident Date: July 20, 2016 Death Date: July 20, 2016 Fire Department: Tioga County Bureau of Fire Initial Summary: While performing maintenance on a county radio tower, Fire Coordinator Scott was struck when the driver of a county vehicle was backing up. Scott was then transported to UHS Wilson Hospital where he was pronounced dead. New Hampshire: Charles Waterbury, 56 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 24, 2016 Death Date: July 24, 2016 Fire Department: Orford Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Waterbury suffered a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire in Lyme, New Hampshire. Firefighter Waterbury was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where he was pronounced dead from nature of fatal injury still to be determined.
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The large animal rescue team attempts to get the horse to stand on its own weight.
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Canton, GA - On July 28th, volunteer fire departments from all around Cherokee County gathered to participate in a joint training exercise on roof ventilation. Departments from Hickory Flat, Ballground, Lake Arrowhead and Station-13 were present for the event.
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Two Equine Calls for Large Animal Rescue Team Cherokee County, GA - The large animal rescue team, with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, responded to two calls on the morning of July 27th, both involving horses. The first call came in at approximately 7:30 A.M. at 882 Ranchwood Trail in Woodstock, regarding a horse being down. According to Special Operations Chief Darrell Mitchell, the team was able to place straps underneath the animal and raise him back up.
JUMP TO FILE #072716113 The second call came in at 9:00 A.M. at 371 Russell King Lane, off of Highway-140, across from Northside Cherokee Boulevard. The large animal rescue team arrived to find a brown quarter horse lying on the ground. According to reports, the horse had been down for approximately 20 hours and recently gave birth to a foal. The team brought in
an A-frame to lift the horse up on allfours. Once they were able to get the horse up, they gave it some time to regain its strength. They removed the harness and began to walk the horse around, but it fell again. The rescue team placed the horse back in the harness and repeated the procedure. They were able to get the horse back on allfours and into the barn just shortly before 1:00 P.M. - TIM CAVENDER
BARTOW COUNTY FD
Bartow County, GA - Recently, BCFD Firefighters saw this little guy checking out their engine, so they gave him an up-close look and his very own fire helmet. We think they succeeded in making his day!
Special Operations Chief Darrell Mitchell, walks with the horse.
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Henry County Firefighters Receive Honors
WOODSTOCK FIRE & RESCUE
Woodstock Knocks Down Shed Fire Woodstock, GA - On August 8th, Woodstock Fire and Rescue responded to a shed fire, located on Hames Rd.
Augusta, GA - On August 8th, HCFD announced that two department officers were honored during the 2016 Georgia Fire Service JUMP TO FILE# Conference. Battalion Chief 081716101 Damion Vaughn was joined by 21 fellow chiefs as one of the first certified by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC). In the first year of the program, Vaughn received his Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification. “We developed this program to ensure that the fire departments in the state of Georgia have qualified, credentialed, and professional leaders and managers overseeing their departments and personnel,” said 1st Vice President of GAFC, Dwayne Jamison. Lieutenant Rodney Brooks was also honored by the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) and the GAFC for his efforts and commitment to the Georgia Fire Service. Lt. Brooks has represented the GSFA and Henry County for 20years as an advocate and goodwill ambassador to the Georgia Fire Service. Brooks lends his voice and musical talents all over the state of Georgia, and is most noted for the singing of the National Anthem on Firefighter Recognition Day at the Georgia State Capital and Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves. Fire Chief Nish Willis stated, “We are proud of their recognition by industry leaders, and honored to have such dedicated personnel.”
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Woodstock FD Receives Wal-Mart Community Grant Woodstock, GA - In July, the Woodstock FD received a Wal-Mart Community Grant, along with other agencies in their county. This grant will go towards "Shop with a Hero."
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Woodstock, GA - On Friday, July 8th, the Woodstock Fire Department celebrated placing a new Pierce Velocity fire engine into service with a “wet down” ceremony at Woodstock’s Fire Station-14, located on Arnold Mill Rd.
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The CERT team being recognized at the July Commissioners meeting for their 10-year-anniversary.
CERT Celebrates 10-Years and Prepares for Next Class AUGUSTA FD
Augusta FD Helps Knock Down Forest Fire Mallorytown, GA - On August 10th, Augusta FD was back for day two of assisting the Front of Yonge FD at a forest fire, located North of Mallorytown. A large number of firefighters from across Leeds and Grenville were also on-scene battling the blaze.
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Canton, GA - Firefighters smile for the camera on July 28th during a joint training exercise, involving volunteer fire departments from all around Cherokee County.
Barrow County, GA - In June of 2006, six citizens graduated from the first ever Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, hosted by Barrow County Emergency Services (BCES). Several members of that graduating class formed the original Barrow County CERT team and ten-years-later, it is still a thriving team that has grown to 35 active members. Dave Mueller, who currently leads the team, was one of the original class participants and team member. “It has been an incredible ten years for CERT and we have seen a lot of great citizens take the training over the years,” stated Mueller. “We have trained over 200 students, who are now better prepared when a disaster hits Barrow County. We would love to see every citizen attend the classes and learn about disaster preparedness.” The CERT program teaches citizens how to prepare and respond to possible disasters. Stu-
JUMP TO FILE #081216118 dents will be instructed in areas such as disaster preparedness, search and rescue, medical operations and other subjects. The classes have been instructed by personnel from Barrow County Emergency Services, Barrow County Sheriff Office, Winder Police Department and active CERT members. The students learn how to take care of themselves and their families when disasters hit and then help their neighbors. In July of this year, Barrow County Emergency Services and the Barrow County Board of Commissioners recognized CERT for their 10-years-of-service to the community. “The men and women that make up the Barrow County CERT team are dedicated volunteers that love the Barrow County community,” stated BCES Chief John Skinner. “They have volunteered countless hours to assist all
public safety departments in Barrow County, to help educate citizens on disaster preparedness and helped BCES at festivals and events. They are also well prepared and available if a large scale disaster hits Barrow County.” Barrow County CERT just celebrated its 10-year-anniversary in a ceremony with the Barrow County Commissioners, at the county historic courthouse. “After graduating, students can join the Barrow County CERT team if they choose to. CERT volunteers will receive additional training opportunities, work special events and festivals and may be called upon to work with local public safety agencies. “The CERT program and team is a great way to learn about disaster preparedness and also give back to your community,” stated Dave Mueller. “What you learn in the CERT training will be valuable to you and your family for life.” - SCOTT DAKIN
HICKORY FLAT VOL. FD
The original CERT class.
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DJ CORCORAN
Structure Fire on Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN - Shortly after 3:00 P.M. on July 29th, patrons of a Pilot Gas Station, located at the corner of Magnolia and Elmwood Avenues, noticed smoke coming from a structure and called 9-1-1. The structure was located at 2932 Magnolia Avenue. When firefighters arrived, smoke was confirmed coming from the eaves of the structure. The next arriving fire company secured a water source, which had Magnolia Avenue completely blocked off. The structure was an abandoned house that had been converted into a "for lease" commercial property. A primary and secondary search was conducted for any possible victims, but none were found. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no injuries were reported.
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Morning Fire Destroys Valleybrook House Chattanooga, TN -- Fire destroyed a vacant house in the Valleybrook Community on the morning of July 28th. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 5:35 A.M. and responded to a reported fire at the Valleybrook Golf and Country Club, located off of Hixson Pike. When the first firefighters from Station-19 arrived on the scene, they couldn't find the fire. Lt. Scott Sheets with Quint-19 said that as they looked around, they spotted a large plume of smoke to their west, in the Valleybrook subdivision. Lt. Sheets informed the other fire
JUMP TO FILE #080116111 companies still on the way to head for that area instead. By the time the firefighters found the house fire at the corner of Baltusrol and Masters Road, the damage had already been done. Lt. Sheets said that the house was fully engulfed in flames and the roof was caving in. Neighbors told the firefighters that the elderly couple that lived there for years had died and the house has been vacant for months. It took 20 fire-
fighters roughly 30-minutes to get the fire under control. Word was received later in the day that two firefighters were injured during this fire. They received first and second degree burns and were transported to Erlanger Medical Center for treatment. Safety Officer Travis Williams said that their injuries were non-life-threatening. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Chattanooga Police and Hamilton County EMS provided assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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Crews Battle Fully Involved House Fire
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Palmersville, TN - Palmersville Volunteer Fire Department's patch.
Knoxville, TN - Shortly after 4:00 A.M. on August 15th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department were dispatched to 1804 Charles Dr., located in North Knoxville, for report of a fire. When firefighters arrived, they found flames shooting through the roof of what appeared to be a vacant house. Fire crews quickly deployed attack lines, and began extinguishing the flames from a defensive vantage. Once the flames were knocked down enough for firefighters to enter, a primary search for possible victims was conducted, but none were found. There were no electrical utilities connected to the structure. Arson investigators were on the scene to determine the cause.
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Threatens Business in Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN - There were some tense moments around 6:30 A.M. on August 3rd, when fire engulfed a tractor-trailer rig. The truck was parked outside of the Chattanooga Labeling Systems company, located at 120 Parmenas Lane. Between the truck and the build- JUMP TO FILE# 081516132 ing was a large propane tank. Employees with the company tried to put the fire out with portable fire extinguishers, but were unsuccessful. Chattanooga firefighters with four fire companies arrived moments later and worked quickly to get the fire under control. Battalion Chief Chris Warren said that the tractor-trailer rig was destroyed, but the firefighters were successful in preventing the propane tank from becoming involved. No injuries were reported. The trailer was loaded with empty glass bottles and the cause of the fire is under investigation. - BRUCE GARNER
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Several Personnel Recognized at Promotional Pinning Ceremony For over 40-years, Barry Walters has been an EMT with Jeannette EMS, located in Jeannette, PA. After the September 11th attacks, Barry was inspired to draw a sketch of a 9/11 memorial. With the help of a tattoo artist, he brought that sketch to life and had it tattooed on his back two-years-ago. The tattoo is a permanent reminder of 9/11, symbolizing both Freedom and the sacrifices made that day, which we will never forget.
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Murfreesboro, TN—Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department recognized several recently promoted personnel in Council Chambers at City Hall on Thursday, August 11th. The department welcomed a new Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Training Coordinator, Captain/Shift Training Officer, two Captain/Shift Inspectors, 12 Captains and 14 Engineers. Promotions were as follows: Fire Marshal: Carl Peas Assistant Fire Marshal: Clay Malone Training Coordinator: Jeff Wright Captain/Shift Training Officer: Tracy Summar Captain/Shift Inspector: Adam P. Brown, Jason Hayes Captain: Brian Burgess, David Cranford, Brian Creager, Scott Duncan, Clay Estes, David Frost, Bo Jones, Tim Lampitt, Raleigh Marlin, Josh Oliver, Paul Oliver and Matt Welcome. Engineer: Chad Davis, John Flynt, Jeff Harris, Josh Parsons, Joe Pennington, Charles Powell, Greg Robinson, David Simms, Wesley Slager, Andy Smithson, Troy Tayse, Mitchell Whittenburg,
JUMP TO FILE #081616109 Kyle Winnett and Matt Young. In front of a packed house, left with standing room only, Mayor Shane McFarland spoke candidly about how these are “tough times” to be a service provider. He then mentioned how children look up to Firefighters and respect them. “My prayer is that we always see our service providers in the eyes of a child.” He also expressed his appreciation to the group for keeping the community safe and said, “not a single day goes by that we aren’t proud of what you do.” City Manager Rob Lyons thanked the families that were present. He discussed how parents helped prepare their children for a life in public service and how family members support the unusual 24-hour shift lifestyle. Lyons said if he could give one piece of advice about promotional ceremonies, it would be that pinning the badge it the toughest part! Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks assured city leadership that each person being promoted earned their new position. He dis-
cussed how their experience is a huge benefit to the department and will be even more so in their new roles. “They are well-trained, wellversed, and will be outstanding leaders,” he said. Each individual was pinned by either a family member, a coworker, or a dear friend. Just before the conclusion of the ceremony, Chief Foulks announced a “special badge” to be pinned on Captain/Shift Inspector Lee Douglas. For many years, Captain Douglas served as the department’s instructor for Critical Incident Stress Management, lead debriefings after tragic calls, visited hospitals, and many other activities that assisted with helping others in need. Chief Foulks called Douglas and his wife Brenda up to officially declare him the department’s “Chaplain,” as the room erupted into applause! Douglas thanked Chief Foulks for the honor, showed gratitude to the audience for supporting him, and vowed to continue to do his best in supporting his brothers in sisters in uniform. - MURFREESBORO FIRE & RESCUE
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Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire Knoxville, TN - At 3:30 A.M. on July 27th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department responded to the 3900 block of Ivy Ave., after a caller reported smoke in the area. Engine-6 from the Burlington Fire Station located the fire and quickly called for additional JUMP TO FILE# fire companies to re- 072816105 spond. Fire was discovered in the rear "C"/"D" corner of the structure and quickly extinguished. A primary and secondary search for any possible victims was conducted, but no one was found. It appeared that the home was in the process of being remodeled, so no electrical utilities were connected to the structure. No injuries were reported and fire investigators were on the scene to determine the cause. - DJ CORCORAN
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Cooking Oil Ignites and Causes Kitchen Fire Chattanooga, TN - Chattanooga firefighters responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Roberts Road around 2:00 P.M. on July 25th. When the first firefighters arrived on the scene, heavy smoke JUMP TO FILE# was visible. Battal- 072716111 ion Chief Chris Willmore said that the firefighters located the fire in the kitchen and worked quickly to get the fire out. The fire damage was contained to the kitchen, but the rest of the house had some smoke damage. The cause of the fire is being ruled as accidental. A 15-year-old resident of the house told firefighters that he was heating up oil to cook some french fries when the hot oil boiled over and ignited. The youth said he carried the pot out of the kitchen, but the fire had already spread to the kitchen cabinets. Paramedics with Hamilton County EMS treated the boy on the scene for minor burns to his fingers. He was not transported to a hospital. Chief Willmore estimated the dollar loss at $5,000. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the four people who live in the house. Cooking is the number one
cause of home fires and home injuries. Below are some basic safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to keep in mind when cooking with oil. Safety Considerations for Cooking with Oil: Oil is a key ingredient found in the majority of today’s kitchens. Whether a recipe calls for frying or sautéing, we include oil in almost all of our daily cooking. When using any of the many oils to prepare your meals like olive, canola,
corn or soybean, consider the following safety tips when cooking: Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stovetop; Keep an eye on what you fry; If you see wisps of smoke or the oil smells, immediately turn off the burner and/or carefully remove the pan from the burner; Smoke is a danger sign that the oil is too hot; Heat the oil slowly to the temperature you need for frying or sautéing; Add food gently to the pot or pan so the oil does not splatter; Always
cook with a lid beside your pan; If you have a fire, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner; Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again; Let the pan cool for a long time; Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on the fire; If the fire does not go out or you don’t feel comfortable sliding a lid over the pan, get everyone out of your home and call the fire department from outside. PROVIDED
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Fire at 1123 Cranbrook Drive.
BATTALION CHIEF DON BOWMAN
Chattanooga Firefighters Battle Two Fires Overnight Chattanooga, TN - While most of us were sleeping, Chattanooga firefighters were quite busy on the morning of July 20th, with two fires that started at almost the same time, but in different parts of the city. At 1:15 A.M., firefighters were dispatched to a vacant house fire in the 800 block of W. 38th Street. Captain Tim Waters with Quint-14 said that there was heavy fire in the front half of the structure. The firefighters made their way inside of the structure and found the inside of the house engulfed in flames. In the meantime, other firefighters entered through the rear of the structure and conducted a primary search, finding nobody. The flames were intense and firefighters had to spray water on an adjacent house to keep it from catching fire. The firefighters eventually got the blaze under control and no injuries were reported. The dollar loss was estimated at $20,000. The house had been vacant for some time. The lead fire investigator said that the
Fire on W. 38th Street.
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JUMP TO FILE #072516123 fire was intentionally set. The investigation will continue. At 1:16 A.M. on the same morning, firefighters were dispatched to a fire at 1123 Cranbrook Drive. Battalion Chief Don Bowman said that the fire was in the kitchen and firefighters were able to extinguish the flames fairly quickly. An elderly woman, just four days shy of her 78th birthday, told firefighters that a smoke alarm woke her up. As she made her way out of the house, she sustained a laceration to her leg. The woman was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital. Her injuries were non-life-threatening, but she was admitted to the hospital for treatment of her injuries. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental, most likely from an electrical malfunction. The dollar loss was estimated at $65,000. - BRUCE GARNER
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Two Residents Displaced After House Fire Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue's District-9, Engine-1 and Engine-10 responded to a two-story house fire at 2311 Molly Trail just before 2:00 A.M. on August 12th. Crews were originally dispatched to an address in the 300 block of College Street due to the information given to Dispatch in the initial call. Crews were then rerouted to Molly Trail and upon arrival, discovered heavy black smoke and fire coming from the rear side of a two-story home. Fortunately, the residents were already out when MFRD arrived. However, one patient was transported to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital for moderate, but non-life-threatening burns.
JUMP TO FILE #081216112 Firefighters initially entered the structure and found fire in the second-floor and also in the kitchen, bedroom and den areas. Fire was also found in the attic area of the home. When interior fire operations became unsafe for firefighters, they were pulled out and aerials and multiple hand-lines were used on the exterior. According to Captain/Shift Training Officer Terry Smith, firefighters did a great job of knocking down the fire, but it was too involved to save much of the structure. However, crews were able to spare several vehicles in the garage.
Fire Marshal Carl Peas was called to the scene to conduct a routine investigation. Though the investigation is incomplete at this time, the homeowner told Peas that the fire began when he was cooking. He said he had left the kitchen and when he returned, the pan of grease was on fire. According to Peas, the man tried to remove the pan from the stove and dropped it and that is when things escalated. The man also told Peas that in his panic, he gave Dispatch the wrong address, which resulted in MFRD's delayed response to the Molly Trail home. The two residents were displaced and would be receiving assistance from the Red Cross. - MFRD
Man Electrocuted After Extinguishing Fire Chattanooga, TN - Investigators are trying to determine exactly what led to the apparent electrocution of a man who was trying to save a small restaurant that was on fire. According to eyewitnesses, the JUMP TO FILE# incident began 081516102 shortly after 2:00 P.M. on August 12th, when a 48year-old man spotted a fire on top of Moss' Place, located at 709 Tunnel Boulevard. The man went to the building next door and alerted the owner of the restaurant about the fire. Details are still being obtained at this point, but the man reportedly was given a portable fire extinguisher, which he took with him as he climbed a ladder to get onto the roof. Chattanooga police officers and firefighters with Engine-15 arrived on-scene moments later.
Captain Terrance Andrews with Engine-15 said that the man yelled down to him that he had the fire out. As the man was attempting to get off of the roof, firefighters and police officers say that he came into contact with metal or electric wires that were energized. The man collapsed and fell to the
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L to R: Lake County Public Safety Director John Jolliff, newly promoted Battalion Chief Rob Fickett and Lake County Fire Rescue Chief Jim Dickerson.
Lake County Fire Rescue Names New Battalion Chief Leesburg, FL — Lake County Fire Rescue promoted Rob Fickett on July 19th from Lieutenant to Battalion Chief during a pinning ceremony at Station-70. “It is an honor to promote folks from within the organization who have shown their dedication to the fire service,” said Lake County Fire Chief Jim Dickerson. “Rob Fickett is a very important member of our team. His decade of experience has been filled with education, advancements, special assignments and a commitment to the citizens of Lake County.” As one-of-six frontline battalion chiefs, Bat. Chief Fickett will be responsible for managing 12 fire stations, covering 600-square-miles of territory and supervising around
JUMP TO FILE #072913106 25 employees. A native of Eustis, Bat. Chief Fickett began his career with Lake County Fire Rescue in 2006 and has a long family history in the fire service. His younger brother, Ryan, is also a Lake County firefighter. “I started riding along with my father-in-law at the Orlando Fire Department in 2003 and decided after riding eight shifts with him that I wanted to be a firefighter,” said Bat. Chief Fickett. “My uncle retired from Orlando and is an assistant chief in Mount Dora and my grandfather retired from the Leesburg Fire Department in 1984.”
Bat. Chief Fickett graduated from Seminole State College with an associate degree and is certified as a State Hazmat Technician, State Technical Rescue Specialist, State Fire Officer I and State Fire Instructor I. He attended the National Fire Academy for Unified Command for All Hazard Incidents and Texas A&M University for Structural Collapse Specialist class. He is also an instructor at Lake Tech Fire Academy for Special Operations and a member of Florida Taskforce-4 as a Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist. He’s currently enrolled in Florida's Emergency Management Leadership Institute program. - ELISHA PAPPACODA
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Three-Alarm House Fire for North River Fire District Ellenton, FL - The North River Fire District responded to a report of a house fire in the Oakley Place development on August 1st. Firefighters were met with zero visibility on Division-2, with fire in the walls. The fire went to three-alarms before being brought under control. Mutual Aid from East Manatee, Parrish and Manatee County EMS Unit-2 also responded to the scene.
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Melbourne, FL - The City of Melbourne’s Fire Department celebrated their recent Centennial Anniversary with a commemorative design that was used for T-shirts and Class-B shirts.
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JUSTIN THALGOTT
Two Firefighters Injured at Structure Fire Webster, FL - On July 28th at 8:43 A.M., Sumter County Fire & EMS received a report of a structure fire in the Webster area. Engine-12 arrived on-scene within nine minutes and confirmed that a residential structure was actively on fire. Units quickly began a fire attack as the fire was spreading rapidly. The scene involved extensive salvage and overhaul operations, with firefighters working in the extreme heat. Two firefighters were injured, one was transported to the hospital (and later released), while the other was evaluated on-scene for a minor injury. One civilian was also evaluated for a minor burn to his hand. The family unfortunately lost two dogs in the fire. The origin of the fire was identified to be at the area of the home's electrical meter.
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Madeira Beach Implements Water Extrication Team Madeira Beach, FL - Being situated on a barrier island, the Madeira Beach Fire Department responds to numerous water related emergencies, some of which involve patients being trapped in vehicles below the water. In an effort to allow firefighters to be more effective in these situations, specialized self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA), have been purchased.
JUMP TO FILE #081216110 These rescue systems are designed with the air cylinder on the front of the rescuer and are equipped with a buoyance device, window punch, trauma shears and taglines. Rapid deployment will make it possible for emergency personnel to enter the water within
30-seconds of arriving on-scene of an underwater emergency. Previously, personnel would have to hold their breath to attempt a rescue, but stress, exertion, water depth and lung capacity greatly limited their ability. Different from the usual dive team concept, the focus is on rapid victim rescue and not search and recovery operations.
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Duplex Fire in Daytona Beach Displaces Seven Daytona Beach, FL - Multiple crews battled a fully involved structure fire at a Daytona Beach duplex on August 7th. Several people were inside of the residence when the air conditioner caught fire. All occupants were able to exit safely, with no injuries. The front unit of the duplex was completely damaged; however, firefighters from the Daytona Beach Fire Department successfully minimized damage to the back unit. The Red Cross provided assistance with the seven displaced adults that were living in the duplex.
BATTALION CHIEF MARK EDGIL
Volusia, FL- Members of Volusia County Fire Rescue regularly train in extrication techniques. Extrication training provides firefighters important life-saving tools by allowing access to patients involved in motor vehicle accidents. Recent training included stabilization of a vehicle and using extrication tools to pop open a door, or remove a roof, in order to safely reach a patient.
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What does a trash bag mean to you? Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
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L to R: FF Robert Isom, FF Daniel Chimento, Lieutenant Glen Nicol and FF Cameron Gegelman.
Lake County Firefighter Graduates Paramedic School at Top of Class Lake County, FL - Lake County Fire Recue Firefighter Robert Isom recently graduated from the paramedic program at Lake Technical College and finished at the top of his class. Firefighter Isom received the Leadership Award in recognition of his generosity of spirit and willingness to help his fellow students and was inducted to the National Technical Honor Society. During the 50-
JUMP TO FILE #081516138 week program, he spent 1,100 hours training, which included class lectures, clinical ride time on ambulances and fire engines, and clinical time at hospitals. “I am proud of Firefighter Isom’s effort and dedication to becoming a paramedic for Lake
County Fire Rescue,” said Battalion Chief Robert Fickett. “Firefighter Isom is eager to start practicing as a paramedic on the Special Operations Response Team and help with medical calls, technical rescue calls and hazmat calls.” Firefighter Isom began his career with Lake County Fire Rescue in September of 2001. - ELISHA PAPPACODA
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Let's think about what happens when we get a call for a house or apartment. The alarm comes in and we board our bright shiny fire apparatus, we make it through the traffic to the location, we connect to the hydrant, do a search and then work on suppression, then overhaul. But something may be missing. Where is the client in this equation? Are they on the other side of the barrier tape? Are they dressed? Who is there for the unfortunate person? I know the answer is the Red Cross, but who is there for them until they show up? We know that when the call is over, if we have a bad call, we can get help through the crisis team. The client is standing there, watching their life go into ruins. Do you have someone to put a blanket around them? Who takes them to a safe place so their trauma is reduced? So many times we may not understand what our client is going through in the hour or so until the Red Cross shows up, if someone called for them. Fire is a thief, but worse than a thief. The thief comes into the house and steals the television, or computer or something that THEY think is valuable. Fire comes in a destroys everything, things that are worth money and things that are worth memories. Many of us have not experi-
enced what a client really goes. Let's put on a new set of glasses. Your house is on fire. You may have been pulled out of the house or gotten out before it got too bad. You hear the crash of windows and see the roof cut open. You are standing watching things being destroyed by the fire. You may be in your pajamas, because during fire prevention you were told to get out fast. After the fire, you see that they are bringing out your sofa, television, computer, etc. You are given a trash bag, the same ones that are used in the fire station. You are told to gather all your possessions and put them in the bag and that you will only be able to go back into the house once, before it is razed or you are not allowed entry. You may or may not be able to use your car. Oh wait, your phone and all the phone numbers and insurance policies were burned in the fire, or stored on the computer, that is laying on the front lawn. Let us put ourselves in their place. How would we want to be treated or worked with during the fire? During our time of crisis? How many of your needs from Maslow's hierarchy of needs are being met? Maybe your department can teach your crews how to work with the clients. Maybe your department can do a drill with the Red Cross, where your people are put into a shelter, as a client. Go to another town during a big fire. Do not buff the job. Observe. Watch the people. Watch the emotions. Find out how you can truly help your neighbor, the client, the victim. Stay Safe Didymus McHugh
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New Mural for Myakka River’s Florida Forest Fire District Bradenton, FL - Recently, Public Information Officer Patrick Mahoney pulled up next to a fence at the office in the Myakka District that he noticed needed some repair. He also felt that it needed something else. He quickly started working on a design and grant proposal, contacted
JUMP TO FILE #080816122 a local artist, and got the ball rolling. The new fence was donated by USA Fence of Bradenton and the paint was donated by Home Depot, also of Bradenton. Artist Matt McAllis-
ter of Sarasota spent over 50 hours working on the 150-foot mural. For the thousands of people that drive by the headquarters every day, the mural is quite the sight-to-see, depicting the fine work that the Florida Forest Fire Service provides.
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AMKUS Rescue Systems acquires 911 Tools Valparaiso, IN - AMKUS Rescue Systems, an industry leader in providing cutting edge hydraulic extrication equipment and rescue systems to emergency responders worldwide, announced its intent to JUMP TO FILE# acquire "911 Tools," 072516117 a U.S. manufacturer of vehicle stabilization equipment and lifting systems. “This is a patented, state-of-the-art system that integrates the strength, speed, control and dependability of hand-powered hydraulics with the structural components of the strut,” said Kyle Smith, President of AMKUS Rescue Systems. “It’s an affordable system that’s easy to set up and operate and is rated for structural loads, so rescue professionals can confidently raise and lower materials as quickly as the circumstances of their particular emergency requires.” The 911 Tools rescue strut product line, which is marketed under the RescueStrut brand name, includes accessories that will allow emergency responders to transform vehicle stabilization struts into other life-saving rescue tools, such as manual hydraulic rams and shoring struts, as well as tripod, bi-pod and mono-pole adapters for use in rope rescue scenarios. In addition, the RescueStrut system can be easily configured for trench, structural collapse or confined space rescues. “Not only does this complement our existing AMKUS line of extrication equipment and rope rescue systems, but it also puts us in the position to offer a wider range of high quality rescue products to our customers at an affordable price.” Smith added. “This acquisition further supports our efforts to provide the best in class rescue systems to our global market.” With the expected August 1st completion of the acquisition, the RescueStrut line of equipment will be marketed under the AMKUS brand, and distributed by AMKUS and 911 Tool distributors within their existing territories. 911 Tools will move from its current Lansing, IA home to the newly completed AMKUS World Headquarters, in Valparaiso, IN. AMKUS/911 RescueStrut System Release: AMKUS began business as a fledgling family start-up in 1971 – mirroring the year and means that its parent company, Task Force Tips, opened its doors for business. For TFT, its 2016 AMKUS acquisition made perfect sense professionally, since the two companies were founded and built on an earnest commitment to provide innovative new products and world-class service and support to emergency service professionals the world over. For more information on AMKUS or to find a dealer in your area, please visit www.amkus.com or call (800) 59-AMKUS. - AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
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Trauma Alert MVA in Wildwood Wildwood, FL - At 6:11 A.M. on Wednesday, July 20th, Sumter County Fire & EMS received a report of a single-vehicle accident on SR-44 in Wildwood. Battalion Chief-31 and AMR Medic-304 were first to arrive on-scene on SR-44, just West of CR-219, and reported one vehicle into a tree, with heavy damage. It was quickly determined that
Captain Ignacio Suarez-Benejam.
JUMP TO FILE #072516101 extensive extrication was needed to free the one occupant from the vehicle. Additional resources that included Engine-33 and the village Public Safety Department's Squad-51, were also requested to assist with the scene.
Once the patient was removed from the vehicle, care was turned over to the AMR transport unit. The patient was deemed a trauma alert and transported to Ocala Regional by ground. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by FHP. - JUSTIN THALGOTT
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Ignacio Suarez-Benejam Promoted to FLFD Captain Fort Lauderdale, FL - Ignacio Suarez-Benejam has been promoted to Captain effective Sunday, July 31st. Captain Ignacio Suarez-Benejam began his career as a firefighter in November of 2006. Captain Suarez-Benejam has been stationed out of the busiest firehouses in the the city. He completed all of his special operations certifications and became a member of the FTLFD TRT team in 2008 and also the LTRT (Light task force TRT team). Captain Suarez-Benejam ran five-six years on E-8 and R-8. Captain Suarez-Benejam is an adjunct in the Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo and has his LFTI certification. He has been instructing the international firefighters from different countries, in multiple fire ground operations, and he instructs shipboard firefighting and confined space. In 2015, he became a member of the elite team of USAR South Florida Task Force-2 and is assigned as a Rescue Specialist. Captain Suarez-Benejam has an Associate's Degree in Fire Science
JUMP TO FILE #072816108 from Broward College and continues to take multiple fire department related classes. He currently holds the title of Pipe Sergeant for the Black Pearl Pipes & Drums. He had the honor to be one of the few selected Bagpipers from the USA to play in Ireland for the Dublin Fire Brigade's 150th-Anniversary and has become an ambassador by representing Fort Lauderdale Fire Department. He is also one of the founding members of the South Florida Pipe & Drum Academy and is an instructor for new Bagpipe members. Captain SuarezBenejam has been instrumental in the implementation of retiree ceremonies and bringing pride and tradition to this great fire department. Congratulations Captain Suarez-Benejam! - TIMOTHY HEISER
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Daytona Beach FD Battles Blaze at Jet Ski Business
Daytona Beach, FL - Several crews from Daytona Beach Fire Department battled an early morning structure fire at Action Jet Ski Rentals on July 23rd. Ground crews and an aerial apparatus were used to put out the fully involved fire to the business. Firefighters worked for over four hours battling the blaze, which was relentless due to the amount of fuel kept onsite for re-fueling jet skis and boats. The State Fire Marshal was called in to investigate the cause of the fire. Officials determined it was suspicious and that arson was a possibility.
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Ellenton, FL - North River Fire District Battalion Chief Ken Cluley on-scene at a recent house fire.
Bradenton, FL - On July 28th, just as rush hour was about to begin, Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue was called to an MVA rollover with entrapment on 37th Ave. Dr. East. Upon arrival, one patient was found still trapped in the vehicle. Engine-321, along with Manatee County EMS Medic Unit-1, DC-1 and Battalion Chief-3, went to work to free the trapped occupant.
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Southern Manatee Douses SUV Fire Bradenton, FL - A quiet Wednesday afternoon on July 28th quickly changed when a citizen stopped at the firehouse to report a car fire on 63rd Street, located only a couple of blocks from the firehouse. As Engine-312 pulled out, they reported a column of smoke and upon arrival, reported a wellinvolved engine compartment on an SUV. The SUV was located in a busy strip mall, just off of 15th Street East.
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KATE LIND, VOLUSIA COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
Donation Made to Firefighters for Animal Rescue Equipment DeLand, FL - Jake McGarey, an enterprising young man and founder of "A Voice For Those Without One," a non-profit organization that helps wild and domestic animals, presented Volusia County Fire Rescue recently with a monetary donation to assist with the purchase of animal rescue equipment.
JUMP TO FILE #080116117 "I recognize the importance that firefighters play in rescuing humans and sometimes animals," McGarey said. The $1,250 donation will benefit the Technical Rescue Team, which provides large
animal rescue training (LART), to firefighters. McGarey graduated from high school this year and has been accepted to Tulane University, located in New Orleans. He plans to pursue his passion for animals by studying veterinary medicine. - KATE LIND
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5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness: What’s your “why”?
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Volusia, FL - Recently, members of Volusia County Fire Rescue were honored to serve the homeless and struggling individuals in the DeLand area at the Interfaith Kitchen. A team of 15 volunteers from Operations and the Administration office of the division worked together to serve over 60 individuals. The Administrative officers of VCFR and Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association IAFF-3574 graciously donated funds to purchase the food enjoyed during the evening. The experience unfolded into a valuable and gratifying occasion for everyone involved, with discussion to again participate in such a worthwhile cause.
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San Bernardino, CA - On August 9th, the SBCoFD wished "Smokey the Bear" a Happy 72nd Birthday! Smokey is most recognized for his slogan “Only you can prevent forest fires," and continues to help educate the community about fire safety. Happy Birthday Smokey!
What's your "why"? It seems like an odd question for a fire service newspaper to be asking, however; when it comes to fitness in the fire service, I feel it's the key question that we should all be asking ourselves and each JUMP TO FILE# other. 072016125 Fitness in the fire service has been, and continues to be, a shelved issue. It's continually put on the back-burner by firefighters, chiefs and department administrators. At times when it does come to the foreground, the true "why" of it is lost in products, plans and paperwork. So, what's your "why"? It seems almost offensive or wrong to ask this to emergency service providers, because our "why" begins the day that we place our hand on the bible, swearing an oath to protect the lives and property of the citizens we serve. That, my friends, is a monumental task in itself, and one that puts both our bodies and minds at risk to host medical issues every single day. This article could end here, with me giving you three simple steps to follow: become a firefighter, swear an oath, and make fitness a priority. But year-afteryear, the lead killer of firefighters is from cardiac-related disease and year-after-year, nothing changes to fix it. We keep moving on, forgetting the "why," and pretending like everything is okay. Are we lying to ourselves? Or are we just too afraid to put in the required work, which in the end, will only make us better at doing what it is we claim to love. When we hear the word "fitness," we are constantly bombarded with the "how-to's," which go hand-in-hand with the "ultimate weight loss products," that are usually featured on infomercials, in gyms, and now even in our own service. Let me give you some insight that I'm sure many of you are already aware of. There is no "one" specific product, or fitness discipline, that will make you become a healthier firefighter. Countless departments have spent tens-of-thousands-of-dollars on high-end gym equipment, expensive trainers, and on gimmick products and programs, but they rarely see positive results because they never gave their people the "why." Our fitness levels need to be near a professional athlete's level. No one reading this can deny the fact that the job we perform at a fire is not physically demanding, and in addition to the physical demands, we are asked to perform it under conditions deemed as extremely dangerous. Is your "why" starting to creep into your mind yet? Because it should be! Over
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the years, we have wasted our time making fire service fitness complicated, when it really doesn't have to be! Here I am, asking you to think of your "why," when I haven't even given mine yet. Sort of hypocritical, right?! My first "why" is my family. My wife and my sons are my life, and I could never imagine leaving them early simply because I refused to commit 30-45 minutes each day to making myself healthier. My other "why" is for my co-workers, my crew, and all the men and women I pledged an oath to protect every single day. My last "why" is my 5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness family, who day-in and day-out, have found their "why" and are living the "Train Hard Do Work" lifestyle that 5-5-5 Fitness encompasses. By this point, you should all have a glimpse of what your "why" is, along with a promise to yourselves to start making some positive changes. But I know it's not that simple, and it would be wrong of me to just leave you here to do it all alone. What's simply amazing, thanks to technology, is that there are over 70,000 other firefighters just like you, who follow 5-5-5 Fitness and are ready and waiting to support you along your fitness
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journey. You're never alone when it comes to fitness, just like you're never alone when fighting fires! Check back in future issues for more fitness tips from Pip. About Robert "Pip" Piparo: Robert, better known as "Pip," is currently a Lieutenant with the City of New Brunswick Fire Department, located in New Brunswick, N.J., and has been there for 12-years. Pip has been a part of 5-5-5 Fitness for threeyears. About 5-5-5 Fitness: 5-5-5 Fitness is a non-profit organization, founded by motivated firefighters with one specific mission: to reduce cardiac related firefighter line-of-duty deaths. Each and every day, they stay true to their mission by providing workouts free of charge and also by providing free fitness equipment to fire departments, nationwide. What started as an idea has grown into a call for change within the emergency services field. They have chosen to not accept the "it's because we have always done it that way" mentality, but instead have chosen to stand up and lead the charge for change. - Robert "Pip" Piparo
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Huntsville, AL - On July 31st, Investigator James Williams taught Scout Troop-364 how to properly use a fire extinguisher at Ditto Landing.
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Augusta, GA - Augusta Firefighters Jeff Stewart, Scott Davis, Darryn Fitzpatrick, Tim MacDonald and Brad Porter were part of a large contingent of Leeds and Grenville Firefighters that assisted the Front of Yonge FD on August 9th to fight a large and stubborn forest fire.
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Daytona Beach, FL - Congratulations to the six newly hired firefighters for Daytona Beach FD. On July 22nd, Aaron Comeens, Jonathan Ferrer, Jacob Otto, Brandon Turner, Shaun Varley and Sheamas Vessell received their badges and certificates at a ceremony with their families present.
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Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue Station-3 at the Academy Drive 4th of July Parade!
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Beachwood, N.J. Fire Department starts Pro-Police trend in support of Dallas Beachwood, NJ - The guys from Beachwood FD put a sign up at their station in support of police after the recent police shootings in Dallas, TX. Shortly after, many other fire departments and EMS squads across Ocean County in N.J. followed suit, posting their own supportive signs. The "I Got Your Back" slogan was started by Sugarland, Texas Firefighter Greg Hopper approxi-
JUMP TO FILE #071116104 mately one-year-ago. In October of 2015, Beachwood FD received a few stickers displaying the slogan from FF Hopper, which they proudly still have on their Chief car. - BEACHWOOD VOL FD
Beachwood, NJ - Beachwood FD put a sign up at their station in support of police after the recent shootings in Dallas and shortly after, many other fire departments and EMS squads across Ocean County, N.J. started doing the same.
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Pine Beach, NJ - Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company No.1 shows their support to police.
Howell, NJ - Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1 showing their support.
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STAYING SAFE
Chief Henry Campbell
There are many hazards on the emergency scene, and one that can be found at almost all incidents, electricity, poses a continuous threat to all first responders. Caution is required at all times as the electrical hazards may remain hidden from initial size up, therefore, continual thought must be given to the potential for some form of electrical hazard suddenly appearing and compromising the safety of personnel. The best remedy to eliminate the threat is to have the power company turn the power off to the building or area if needed. The best remedy, but not always being accomplished in a timely manner. In almost all areas of the country 13,000 volt electric wires or higher traverse our streets and highways, providing the source of electric to maintain our present lifestyle and dependency on electricity. As the growing demands for electric continue, so does the need to carry increased voltage over the transmission wires. Over the years there has been the continued increase from 3,000, 5,000, and 8,000 volt wires to 13,000 volt feeder cables in all areas of the country, down your street and in your neighborhood. Caution in your response is required whenever you suspect electric wires or contact with electricity may be involved. Electricity, under control or out of control, poses a deadly threat to emergency response personnel and the public. Have you ever responded to a report of wires down and found a 13,000 volt cable burning up the roadway. Maybe you didn’t know the concrete or blacktop would burn? Just imagine what it can do to the human body. Give any electrical hazard, or potential hazard, a wide berth, the further away from the hazard the safer you are. We may think that an electric shock in excess of 500 volts may be more deadly than 100 volts, but either can kill, as it is not the voltage, but the current (amperes) that will make the difference. While any amount of current over 10 milliamps (0.01 amp) is capable of
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producing painful to severe shock, currents between 100 and 200 mA (0.1 to 0.2 amp) are lethal. Currents above 200 milliamps (0.2 amp), while producing severe burns and unconsciousness, may not cause death if the victim is given immediate attention. Resuscitation efforts, consisting of CPR, may revive the victim. When responding to any emergency your initial size up should include observation of any electrical hazards such as wires down, arcing, or burning, vehicles into electric poles or tangled in wires, and the location of overhead wires and the danger they may present on ladder placement and hose stream operations. Are there additional potential conductors of electricity such as fences, wet roads, phone or cable television wires in the area, as they all can pose a threat to on scene personnel and operations as conductors of electricity. All departments seem to have those members who are so capable and quick to identify downed wires as telephone or cable TV wires, and, as well they may be. More importantly is to remember another name for wire, and that is conductor. A conductor is something that can conduct (carry) electricity even though it was not designed, or is being used to do so. Examples such as aluminum siding and aluminum ladders (all ladders when wet can conduct electric), and cable TV and telephone wires, pipe and metal fences when in contact with electrical transmission sources will conduct electricity. The many hand tools used are also conductors of electricity, along with hose streams and wet ground. Therefore, just don’t assume that because it is a telephone wire lying in the street that it is not in contact with an electric source; secure the area, call for the utility companies and let them make the decision. Some may think this can’t happen with all the safety devices, fuses, circuit breakers, and ground faults built into the system. Think again! If everything went the way it was supposed to go you would never be out on a stormy night for wires down arcing or burning on a tree or pole. Things can and do go wrong, and when you respond, you must be prepared, cautious and alert. To be continued. Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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