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Late night fire for Knoxville Just past midnight on August 13th, the Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to 4313 Strolling Drive for report of a fire. Crews found a single story ranch style home with fire starting to break through the ridge vents. Firefighters found no one home and neighbors confirmed the house has been empty for at least three to four months. This is the same home where five serial arsonists, who wreaked havoc starting several nuisance fires last Fall, were caught and arrested. Arson Investigators have determined this mornings fire to have been started at the rear exterior of the structure, climbed the outer wall, and gained access into the attic area through the soffit. Foul play is suspected, no injuries to firefighters or civilians are reported.

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Brian Lowe, Josh Parson, Kevin Leonard, Matt Young, Ray Robinson, Chad Davis, and Bob Decker

MFRD competes in the 2013 SCOTT Combat Challenge

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Quick response in Knoxville At 9:30 on August 7th, the Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to 3406 Kesterwood Drive in Fountain City area for report of a home on fire. When firefighters arrived, they confirmed fire shooting from an upstairs bedroom window on the right, rear corner (C, D) of the two story brick structure, with both occupants safely outside. A quick response, from the fire station a few blocks away, kept the fire loss to a minimum.

Fire investigators are on the scene to determine the cause, the fire victims will find shelter with family and friends. No injuries were reported.

Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department placed fifth overall their first time ever competing in the SCOTT Combat Challenge regional competition Sunday, August 11th in Lexington, KY. Twenty teams from all over the eastern region, including Michigan, Canada, and Oklahoma, faced off in tasks such as climbing a five story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses, and rescuing a life-sized, 175lb. opponent against the clock.

Under the direction of Coach Bob Decker, Captain/Shift Training Officer with MFRD, Captain/Shift Inspector Brian Lowe and Firefighters Ray Robinson, Matthew Young, Josh Parsons, Chad Davis, and Kevin Leonard (alternate) participated in the male team relay.

Brian Lowe detailed the event, "Young started it off by ascending the tower and completing the hose pull. Parsons descended the steps (hitting every step) and then handed the baton to me (Lowe). I hammered the keiser sled the required distance and then handed the baton back to Parsons.

Parsons made his way through the serpentine to pass the baton to Robinson, who had the job of advancing a hose line and spraying

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water.

Once Robinson pulled the hose line and hit his target, he passed the baton to Davis for the final leg, 100' feet of dragging Rescue Randy."

The MFRD team ran their seeding round against a fire brigade team from Michigan. It did not take long for the Palisades Fire Brigade team to defeat MFRD. After a two second penalty, MFRD earned a time of 1:42 and a 15th seed.

In the first round, MFRD was matched against the "hometown favorite" Lexington Fire. MFRD was able to complete a mistake-free run for the first single elimination run.

They managed to pull out a victory with a time of 1:29 and moved on to the next round.

In the "Sweet Sixteen," MFRD was matched against a tough team from Evansville, IN, who had already taken home several individual awards.

"Evansville secured a first round by posting a time of 1:17 in the seeding run which earned them a second seed," said Lowe.

"We eliminated them with a run of 1:27 and moved on to the Elite

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Montgomery County, KY (Team Tony Clayton) put a stop to MFRD's "out of the gate" dream season by crossing the finish line just a half a second ahead.

MFRD's team, though they fell short of victory, were not disheartened.

Coach Bob Decker stated, "We did exactly what we came here to do. We knew from the get-go that this was our first time to compete.

We weren't naïve, thinking we would win our first time. We wanted to learn and at least be competitive."

Decker went on to say, "We did just that...we learned a lot and we were very competitive." According to Decker, even the announcers were stunned at how much the MFRD team held their own.

"I am very proud of our Combat Challenge team members," said Chief Cumbey Gaines. "To place as high as they did at that level of competition considering this was their first time, proves that this department can compete among the best in national events and that you are only limited by your desire and determination."

- ASHLEY MCDONALD

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Putnam County Fire Chief Daryl Blair has been selected as the Fire Chief of the Year for 2013 by the Tennessee Association of Fire Chiefs. The prestigious award is given annually by the statewide fire chiefs group and is based on a fire chief’s commitment and service that has impacted the Tennessee fire service on a statewide level.

Chief Blair was selected for several reasons. He just completed his term as President of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association for 2012-2013. During his term, he spearheaded a statewide safety pledge that had fire departments across the state pledging to use seatbelts and other firefighter safety measures.

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TFCA’s business manager passed away suddenly. Chief Blair assumed the duties of business manager while continuing his duties as President and still managing his duties at both Putnam County and Cookeville fire departments.

Chief Blair managed the annual fire chief’s convention and training sessions as well as the quarterly business and board of directors meetings. As Putnam County Fire Chief he has overseen the department changing from an all volunteer force to a combination career and volunteer force.

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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 California: Luke Sheehy, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 10, 2013 Death Date: June 10, 2013 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Dept. Info: Regional Forester Randy Moore Initial Summary: Firefighter Sheehy, a member of the California Smokejumpers, was struck by a falling portion of a tree while operating on the Saddle Back Fire in the Modoc National Forest. Sheehy was treated by fellow firefighters and flown by helicopter to a hospital in Alturas, California, but succumbed to his injuries.

North Carolina: Tony Barker, 36 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 13, 2013 Death Date: June 13, 2013 Fire Department: Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Bill Johnson Initial Summary: Wind from a storm in the Wilkes County, NC, area blew part of a maple tree across power lines igniting a fire in a small structure. A witness said that Firefighter Barker, one of the first to arrive at the scene, was bending over to look more closely where the fire was coming from and was less than 3 feet away from the structure when he collapsed.

While witnesses said they never saw Barker touch the structure, the electricity from the power lines on the structure likely moved through the building and unpaved ground, electrocuting Barker. Reports indicate that the ground was saturated with rainwater which helped conduct the electricity. Other firefighters were able to pull Firefighter Barker away from the structure. Efforts to revive Barker with CPR, however, were unsuccessful. Firefighter Barker was pronounced dead at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

New York: Thomas Burley, 20 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 18, 2013 Death Date: June 18, 2013 Fire Department: Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company Fire Dept. Info: Eric Wieland Initial Summary: While returning from fire department mandated training at the Niagara County Public Safety Training Facility, Firefighter Burley died from injuries sustained when his privately owned vehicle was involved in an accident.

Georgia: Katrina Sims, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 18, 2013 Death Date: June 18, 2013 Fire Department: Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Fire Dept. Info: Kelvin J. Cochran Initial Summary: Firefighter Sims was found deceased while on duty in the fire station. Investigation into the circumstances related to the death is underway by authorities.

Rhode Island: Edward C. Vanner, Jr. , 24 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: June 17, 2013 Death Date: June 17, 2013 Fire Department: 143d Fire & Emergency Services - Quonset ANG Base R.I. Fire Dept. Info: Anthony J. Novellino, Jr. Initial Summary: Assistant Chief of Operations Vanner was found by a fellow firefighter in his office unconscious and unresponsive. Chief Vanner was transported to Kent Hospital where despite the best efforts of EMTs and doctors from the 143d FES, North Kingstown Fire Department, and Kent Hospital, Chief Vanner passed away from an apparent heart attack.

West Virginia: John T. Appleton, 62 Rank: Firefighter/Chaplain Incident Date: June 24, 2013 Death Date: June 24, 2013 Fire Department: Malden Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: William L. Peterson Initial Summary: While conducting exterior operations with other firefighters at a residential structure fire on Happy Hollow Road in Sissonville, Firefighter Appleton suffered a medical emergency. Appleton reportedly went into cardiac arrest and was treated at the scene then transported to the hospital but passed away from his injury.

Arizona: Garret Zuppiger, 27 Rank: Firefighter Kevin Woyjeck, 21 Rank: Firefighter Clayton Whitted, 28 Rank: Firefighter William Warneke, 25 Rank: Firefighter Travis Turbyfill, 27 Rank: Firefighter Joe Thurston, 32 Rank: Firefighter Jesse Steed, 36 Rank: Firefighter Anthony Rose, 23 Rank: Firefighter John Percin, 24 Rank: Firefighter Wade Parker, 22 Rank: Firefighter Scott Norris, 28 Rank: Firefighter Sean Misner, 26 Rank: Firefighter Grant McKee, 21 Rank: Firefighter Eric Marsh, 43 Rank: Firefighter Christopher MacKenzie, 30 Rank: Firefighter Dustin Deford, 24 Rank: Firefighter Travis Carter, 31 Rank: Firefighter Robert Caldwell, 23 Rank: Firefighter Andrew Ashcraft, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 30, 2013 Death Date: June 30, 2013 Fire Department: Prescott Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Dan Fraijo Initial Summary: Nineteen firefighters, members of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew, were killed while working the Yarnell Hill fire near Yarnell, Arizona, when their position was overrun by flames. The Yarnell Hill fire was listed at 800 acres on Sunday morning. When a thunder cell passed over, the fire blew up. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph occurred.

Fire crews were reported to have deployed their fire shelters at about 1755hrs. Because of poor visibility, fire behavior, and high wind, no contact was made with the crew for a little more than an hour. Shortly thereafter, confirmation of the multiple firefighter fatalities was made. Investigation into the fatal incident continues.

California: Christopher Douglas, 41 Rank: Engineer/Paramedic Incident Date: July 5, 2013 Death Date: July 5, 2013 Fire Department: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: John R. Hawkins Initial Summary: Engineer/Paramedic Douglas was hit by a passing vehicle while standing on the Monterey Avenue onramp along Interstate 10. Douglas was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The accident remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team.

Idaho: Dennis Long Rank:Heavy Equipment Operator Incident Date: July 8, 2013 Death Date: July 8, 2013 Fire Department: Idaho Department of Lands - Maggie Creek Forest Protective District Fire Dept. Info: Area Manager Jim Clapperton Initial Summary: Heavy Equipment Operator Long became ill while operating a dozer and putting in a fire line during suppression operations on the Pardee fire located between Greer and Kamiah, Idaho, on the east side of the Clearwater River.

The dozer boss performed CPR on Long before Life Flight and emergency medical services arrived on scene, where Long was pronounced dead. The nature of fatal injury is still to be reported.

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Firefighters assisted by thunderstorm while battling fire Hayden, AL. On Monday, July 15th, Bangor, Ricetown, Mt. High, West Blount, and Nectar Fire Departments responded to a house fire.

Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved. All occupants made it safely out of the structure at the time of the fire.

West Blount Engine 1 was first on the scene and began interior/exterior suppression with two hand lines.

Ricetown Engine 1 arrived and began supplying water to West Blount’s engine. Once Ricetown’s tanker arrived on scene, the dump tank was deployed and a water shuttle operation was initiated due to the remoteness of the house from a hydrant. Mt High’s tanker arrived on scene shortly and began shuttling water.

Bangor Engine 1, Mt. High Engine 2, West Blount Engine 2, and Nectar Engine 1 arrived on scene and firefighters began rotating suppression duties.

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provide firefighter support and rehab operations.

Most of the roof had already been burned through, but the rear of the structure had started to collapse on arrival, preventing firefighters from accessing that side of the structure, requiring an exterior attack.

Foam was used to finish the extinguishment and to cool the fire during overhaul.

During overhaul, a thunderstorm moved in on the scene which assisted operations, as the structure lost the roof during the fire.

While overhaul was completing; Nectar, Bangor, West Blount, and Cleveland Fire Departments were dispatched to another house fire.

No injuries were reported in either fire.

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Explosion destroys house Hayden, AL. On July 11th, West Blount, Ricetown, Mt. High, and Nectar Fire Departments were dispatched to a possible explosion at a house. Flames and smoke were visible in the night sky. Crews observed the house fully involved. Blount EMS responded to the house fire for firefighter support. West Blount Engine 1 began a defensive attack. The fire had already taken the interior and roof of the structure to the basement, with only the exterior walls remaining. Firefighters from all stations began assisting and the fire was subdued. Several firearms were in the residence along with a large supply of ammunition and reloading equipment, posing a risk to firefighters as ammunition rounds were exploding in the basement. There was also a vehicle and propane tanks in the garage area. Live power lines on the ground proved a close call for firefighters trying to suppress the fire from the garage opening. All of the occupants made it out of the structure, but two of the family’s pets were not accounted for. No injuries were reported.

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New fire chief for Pembroke Fire Department The City of Pembroke promoted Peter Waters to the position of fire chief for the Pembroke Fire Department on August 12, 2013. Chief Waters began his career with the Pembroke Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter over ten years ago and had the honor of being selected as the first paid firefighter for the department in January 2008. He has served in several roles throughout his career, rising up to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief before being selected for the fire chief position.

Chief Waters is currently teaching a Firefighter I class, working on department accreditation, and assisting in the planning phase of a new public safety complex.

Cherokee County, GA. Heavy rains on the night of June 5th resulted in the ground underneath a portion of the Stoney Creek Road, inside the Hickory Glenn subdivision, to wash away creating a very dangerous situation.

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services received the call shortly after 8 p.m. after a resident noticed the drainage pipe and most of the soil underneath the road was gone. The road itself is still in tack, but that section has

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Tim Cavender, Public Information Officer for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, is asking for the general public to stay away from that area and to not walk across the road where the soil has been washed out.

According to Captain Kevin

Lanier, with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, “The residents at 612 Stoney Creek Road and beyond, as well as all residents on Mount Glen Lane do not have ingress or egress by way of vehicle. A total of 26 homes are affected.”

The Cherokee County Roads and Bridges Department hopes to have a temporary road established soon.

- TIM CAVENDER

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Pick-up truck leaves highway, rolls over Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a single vehicle accident on the afternoon of July 29th, at approximately 2 p.m, on Arnold Mill Road near the Highway 140 intersection.

Emergency service personnel arrived on scene to find a white pick-up truck had left the highway and rolled over on its top.

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The driver of the vehicle, a 23 year old female, complained of neck injuries. She had to be extricated from the vehicle and was later taken by ambulance to North Fulton Hospital to be evaluated.

No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries were reported.

Both lanes of Arnold Mill Road were blocked until the cleanup was complete. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fire alarm in Pooler Pooler Fire Rescue firefighters responded to the Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Pooler on Friday May 31, 2013 for a fire alarm call. Firefighters made entry into the structure, conducted a thorough search of the structure and found no smoke or fire conditions. The property was turned over to the key holder and all Pooler apparatus returned to service.

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Henry County Fire Department honored On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the Merle Manders Conference Center in Stockbridge, Henry County Fire Department was among the public safety services honored by Mayor Mark Alarcon.

At the quarterly JUMP TO FILE # “Breakfast with the 082613130 Mayor,” Mayor Alarcon recognized the fire department for the outstanding fire protection and emergency medical services that are provided to the citizens of Stockbridge daily.

In addition to recognizing the department for its services, the mayor presented Chief Lacy with a proclamation and a check in the amount of $1,000.

The Community and Development Manager, B.J. Mathis stated, “The event originated because the Mayor and Council wanted to show their appreciation to the fire department for the services that have been provided for so many years and to recognize the importance of fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Stockbridge.”

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Fire Chief Bill Lacy and the Mayor of Stockbridge, Mark Alarcon

New Hope Volunteer Fire Department in New Hope, TN has two vehicles still in service. They run with a 1979 F600 Tanker and a 1974 Ford pumper with a 1000 gallon pumper.

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Mount Tabor assistant chief recommends mortgage program to many Over the last year, Assistant Chief Dave Hollner has become somewhat of a celebrity in the firehouse of the Mount Tabor (N.J.) Volunteer Fire Department.

No, Hollner didn’t make the silver screen – he did one better. He was featured in an issue of 1st Responder last year after taking advantage of the Heroes Mortgage Program. 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the enterprising initiative, which provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community.

“A lot of people, not only in our firehouse, have that article cut out,” said Hollner, a 12-year veteran with Mount Tabor. “They have given me a hard time, but it’s all in good fun.

If they aren’t saying anything to you at the firehouse, something is wrong.

Not only did Hollner take advantage of the Heroes Mortgage Program, he’s raved about it. Some of the people ribbing him have now become clients. Hollner has recommended the program to at least 15 of his peers.

Indeed, the Heroes Mortgage Program has been a hit in the fire services community, providing un-

matched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process from their initial inquiry - to the day you close. Firefighters and other members of the emergency services community can learn more about the Heroes Mortgage at the annual New Jersey Firemen’s Convention on Sept. 13-14 in Wildwood at the famed Jersey Shore.

The Heroes Mortgage Program booth at the convention has become one of the more popular attractions.

Clients stop by to talk with the staff about their positive experiences and how it helped them, whether they purchased their first home, or refinanced. Meanwhile, interested firefighters stop by to learn more about the innovative program and how it can help them.

“We have received so much great feedback about the Heroes Mortgage Program,” said Joseph Belsito, Publisher of 1st Responder.

“Sun Home Loans has stepped up in a big way to extend benefits to members of the emergency services community and their families. We look forward to seeing everyone at Wildwood, we always do. For us, getting to meet with our clients and the men and women who risk their lives for us every day, is always a highlight.”

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“The Heroes Mortgage Program is just such a nice offer,” Hollner said. “The staff is so easy to work with and they really look out for you.

They want to save you money.”

Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the Heroes Mortgage Program is offered exclusively, providing personal service, benefits and rates not normally available to the general public. To receive more information about the program and its benefits, contact Steven Testa at stesta@sunnb.com or call 973-615-9745.

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Fire damages home, occupant transported for smoke inhalation Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire, on the morning of August 2nd, at approximately 9:30 at 1939 Hornage Road in the Clayton community.

Cherokee County firefighters arrived on the scene to find smoke coming from the one story wooden structure.

The fire appeared to be coming from a front corner bedroom.

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The occupants of the home, a 63 year old male and a 64 year old female, were able to escape the strucThe female was later ture. transported to Piedmont Mountainside Hospital for smoke inhalation.

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majority of the damage was smoke damage on the front corner of the house.

No additional injuries were reported and one lane of Hornage Road was blocked until the operation was complete.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

- TIM CAVENDER

Today, we take the use of radio communications for granted and when they fail to operate in the normal manner, we can easily become frustrated.

I can remember operating at a major fire one afternoon about 15 years ago and the entire portable radio operation was useless for a STAYING period of SAFE time.

Face to face commu- Chief Henry Campbell nications and vehicle radios were utilized until Alarm Bureau personnel delivered additional radios to the scene. After about an hour of problems, and for whatever the reason, radio transmissions returned to normal.

Did the additional radios that were delivered correct the problem?

I don’t believe so, nor did the alarm bureau personnel. We believe it really had something to do with a newly installed and placed in service cell tower a block away (cell phones and cell towers were still in their infancy), though we never were able to draw a final conclusion.

All the radios that were initially in use were checked and found to be operating properly. We chalked it up to a combination of atmospheric interference and cell tower interference as we had never experienced any radio problems from that area of the city in the past and none have surfaced since.

Like any other mechanical or electronic device, the communications system when operating properly hardly requires much thought or attention. It is when something goes wrong within the system that we must be prepared.

Do you have a back up radio communications system if your base radio fails? Do you have a repeater system? Do you have additional portable radios that can be brought to the scene in an emergency? Do you have spare batteries readily available and a system for delivering them when needed? Can you talk directly with your mutual aid departments on fire ground frequencies? Do you have any “dead transmission or reception areas” in your jurisdiction? What have you done to reinforce communications in those areas? These questions require thought and need to be resolved by all departments.

There are additional problems that can be encountered with radio communications in emergency services and they will occur when they are least expected. Radio feedback, dead battery on a portable radio, blocked radio signal, bleed through from another agency, and an open or stuck radio transmit button can all add to the confusion and frustration of the emergency scene.

There is nothing like the sound you get over the radio system when someone goes to transmit and is in close proximity to another radio.

Worse than the sound is the fact that any transmission has been “lost in space” and never reached the intended recipient.

Separate the distance of the radios or turn one of the radios off (remember to turn the other radio back on when done). Feedback is useful in assisting in locating a downed or missing firefighter and it should be reserved just for that purpose.

All members should be trained in the procedure and when it is being used, all on scene personnel and the dispatch staff should be notified.

Portable radios are only as good as the battery used to operate them.

The batteries are usually charged daily and exchanged at change of shift or another specific time designated by department policy. This doesn’t guarantee that a battery won’t go “dead”, especially if the battery is nearing the end of its lifespan, or if it has seen excessive use since last charged and installed.

Building construction, especially high-rise buildings, and terrain can create radio interference and/or block radio transmissions.

The use of repeaters may be required in certain areas in order to establish adequate radio communications.

Radio frequency bleeding through onto your radio frequency may require fine-tuning of all components in the radio system including all radios.

At worse, a change in frequency allocation may be required. Emergency services frequencies were split at the beginning of 2013 to increase the number of frequencies available.

In the next few years emergency services may have to give up their present radio frequencies and move to a different band length.

When and if this happens, it will be very costly change for the emergency services. Add to this the more widespread use of two-way radio communications in the private sector and it is easy to see all the radio spectrums are operating on overload.

Maybe with the increased use of cell phone service, there will be less pressure on the FCC to come up with more radio frequencies.

On the other side of the coin, how well will the cell phone frequencies stand up to the added pressure? Only time will tell.

Lastly on my list, I am sure you can think of additional problems you have encountered with radios over the years, is the “open mike” problem. The dispatcher generally will transmit a tone followed by the message “All units check for an open mike”.

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From Summer to September FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

Summer is a great time of year. It’s often loaded with terrific activities. In addition to the usual workload, there are vacations, family outings, and just so many seasonal things to fill your time. Many of my clients spent the months preceding summer doing their “getting ready for summer workouts”. I have to say, the majority really were ready. They were feeling good – looking good, and filled with anticipation of great fun. They greeted summer with a tremendous amount of healthy energy.

Once summer arrived, they spent most of their new found energy enjoying those much anticipated summer activities. They had a blast. They do now, however report, they didn’t do much working out! Uh Oh! It’s September. Now what? Fall is here and they know they need to get back at it, but many are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

It was a great summer. Perhaps your fitness routine went by the wayside. You know you have to get going, but just aren’t sure how to go about it. Relax, you don’t have to get it all back at once. As a matter of fact, trying to jump back in full steam ahead often can lead to a quick burn out or even an injury that may sideline you even further. Take your time. be smart. You’ll be back on track in no time!

We all know that a well balanced routine includes multiple forms of training – i.e. flexibility cardiovascular, strength etc.

Why not bring them back into your schedule gradually?

During WEEK 1 of your training spend about ten minutes doing some gentle walking or cycling. Follow it up with about five minutes of light (yet fullbody) stretching. You can do it every day if you don’t find it overwhelming, but alternate days are a great start as well.

During this week also make a diligent attempt to drink eight glasses of water daily. Proper hydration is essential and when the weather cools off a little, we tend to forget about consuming sufficient amounts of water.

WEEK 2 is a good time to reintroduce some strength training.

You can use light weights or even bodyweight exercises (push-ups, squats, lunges, leg lifts, dips etc.

– don’t forget those abs and lower back) or simple calisthenics. A gentle walk for about five minutes leading to ten minutes of strength training and back into five additional gentle cardio minutes is a great week two workout.

Finish it off with five minutes of full-body stretching.

Keep the water flowing, and start to pay closer attention to your dietary practices.

(Reminder: strength training to be performed on alternate days unless muscle groups are divided so that no muscle group is worked on consecutive days - Cardio and stretching can be performed daily.)

WEEK 3 you will begin to find more energy and will hopefully welcome a chance to challenge yourself a little bit more.

This is a good time to increase the duration of your cardiovascular workout. After a gentle warm-up of five minutes, continue for an additional five minutes (at a slightly higher intensity) before your strength training. Finish with five gentle cardio minutes, then stretching. If you added some unhealthy foods over the summer, now is the time to consider eliminating them or at least limiting their consumption.

WEEK 4 is a great time to get closer to full swing. An easy way to do this is with a Circuit Training Routine. After five minutes of gentle cardio alternate one set of strength training with one minute of cardiovascular activity (walking, cycling, stair climbing, etc.)

Choose an intensity level that feels comfortable to you, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

You will only be doing one minute at a time so a higher intensity level may be quite manageable at this point. Alternate the cardio between ten strength exercises (be sure to hit all the major muscle groups). With strength reps being between 15-20 reps this portion of the workout will take between 15 and 20 minutes.

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Henry County dive team recovers drowning victim from Lake Dow At just after 4:30 p.m. on July 29th at Lake Dow in McDonough, the Henry County Fire Department and the department’s dive team responded to a possible drowning call that unfortunately ended in a recovery operation.

Despite a quick response and an extraordinarily expedient activation of the dive team, rescue efforts became recovery efforts.

Henry County 911 Communi-

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cations received a 911 call at 4:37 p.m. Caller stated that his friend jumped into the water, but did not return to the surface.

Henry County units began arriving on scene at 4:41 p.m. and by 5:02 the first diver had entered into the water in effort to find the

young man.

After twenty minutes, the first diver exited the water and at 5:25 the second diver entered. At 5:34, the young man was recovered.

Sixteen year old Benny Davis of Albany was transported to Piedmont Henry Hospital. Benny was in town visiting friends.

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The opening incident is fought by the LAFD joined by the LAPD. To briefly explain, it is a fire in a one family, one and a half story structure in which there are three hostages inside. It takes place in Hollywood.

Armed police are at the scene while firefighters apply water by handline to the burning structure.

The fire eventually goes through the roof and the roof collapses into the living room. This report is overheard in the radio traffic.

Handlines from an adjoining structure join those on the ground to play water on the house.

The next is a greater alarm in Los Angeles for a two story row of stores. Some two and a half inch handlines are operated from

the street.

Flames can also be seen above the roof. Ladderpipes also operate. Runoff water floods the street.

Eventually, another aerial arrives and sets up a ladderpipe.

Next we go to Jersey City and their Rescue 1, who shares quarters with Squad 4. They respond to a second alarm in a four story apartment house of ordinary construction.

Flames are seen through a top floor window as an occupant is brought down an aerial from an adjacent window. A second aerial is raised, this one to the roof.

Back to back to this one is a third alarm a few blocks from Rescue 1’s quarters. It is in an attached dwelling.

This type of dwelling, of which there are a number in Jersey City features three levels. The front stair way leads to the second floor level, but there is a full height basement under the stairway which usually has an apartment.

On this cold February night, fire is seen in the basement and a handline is advanced. The fire is also on the second and third floor and eventually blows out of the rear windows of both floors.

Finally, we go to Boston and ride to a fire with Rescue 1. The fire has gone to a second alarm and involves a two and a half story frame dwelling. Flames and smoke are emitting from a dormer at the peaked roof. Behind the dormer, smoke and eventually flame show from a skylight opening.

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Off duty Jacksonville firefighters make water rescue

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Maitland welcomes new engine On July 19, the Maitland Fire Department held a push back ceremony for the arrival of their new Engine 45. The new engine is a 2013 E-One Typhoon and will be housed at Station 45. It is equipped with a 1,750 gpm pump, an in-line foam system, a built in extrication generator and much needed storage space.

The unit itself will be staffed with four firefighters and also provide advanced life support.

On August 10th, Jacksonville Firefighters Matt McCormack, David Squires, Harry Strayer, and Scott Holechek, along with St Johns County Firefighter Mark Grabert, were enjoying some much needed rest and re- JUMP TO FILE # laxation snorkeling 081113109 off the coast of Key Largo.

Suddenly, they were pressed into action. A nearby boat had begin to take on water. As the boat sank, three adults and three children were thrown into the water.

The firefighters quickly circled around and began to pluck the boaters out of the water into the safety of their own boat. Once they were all accounted for, the victims were handed off to the United States Coast Guard.

The firefighters then assisted the family by snorkeling down to the sunken boat to retrieve valuables lost earlier.

None of the victims or the firefighters were injured during.

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Plantation firefighters featured in national advertising campaign Plantation, FL - Unless you’re a calendar model, most paramedics never imagine themselves posing in front of a camera.

However, that became a reality for two Plantation paramedics when Motorola wanted to develop promotional pieces for their new line of EMS communications equipment. “I never imagined myself as much of a model,” said Firefighter/Paramedic Evelyn Gabor, who posed for many of the photos. “It was a lot of fun, but it was a long day and a lot of work.” Gabor, an 11 year veteran of the Fire Department and firefighter Matt Busa, a three year veteran, spent more than eight hours working with professional photographers and members of Motorola’s marketing staff demonstrating and displaying their new line of EMS products. The photos will be part of a nationwide campaign including promotional literature, trade shows and magazines.

On July 31st in Madeira Beach, firefighters from Seminole, Pinellas Suncoast, Largo, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach Fire Departments participated in a unified training exercise on water rescue techniques. Rescuers learned specific skills on how to rapidly remove victims from water related emergencies.

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Crews work scene with two rolled over vehicles and entrapment LAURI MCMAHON

Softball gold During the 2013 Firefighter Olympics, which were held in Fort Myers, FL, a group of seven IonaMcGregor firefighters along with members from the Lehigh, Ft. Myers, and Airport Fire Departments joined forces to bring home a gold medal in open softball (A division). This was the first time any team from Lee County has won gold in this event. Lee County finished the tournament with an 8-2 record.

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On arrival, firefighters found a three vehicle accident on westbound Hypoluxo Road just east of Interstate 95.

Two vehicles had rolled over in the accident. One vehicle was resting on its side fully engulfed with fire and another vehicle had rolled onto the third vehicle, trapping both occupants.

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Once access was made to the occupants, they were evaluated and there was one adult female trauma alert and one patient with lesser injuries.

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Pace Fire Rescue District is proud to announce, that we are the first MSBU fire protection district to gain ALS licensure in Santa Rosa County.

Based on the need within the Pace Community, Pace Fire Rescue District, with the support of Lifeguard Ambulance, started this process approximately six months ago to achieve state certification.

With this upgrade to services, we

At 6:50 a.m. on August 11th, Sumter County Fire & EMS crews were alerted to a report of a truck fire on northbound I-75 onramp at the 309 milemarker. Fire units arrived to find one semitractor well involved with fire. The occupant of the vehicle had already escaped the fire, so crews immediately went to work extinguishing the fire. The crews used multiple hose lines and initiated a foam operation to control diesel fuel which had leaked from the truck’s fuel tanks and caught fire. The fire was brought quickly under control with 2000 gallons of water and no injuries were reported. All units had cleared the scene by 8:30 a.m. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is attributed to a leaking fuel line.

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can better provide medical treatment to the community.

As of April 1st, Pace Fire Rescue District is licensed through the State of Florida to provide Advanced Life Support Services at no additional cost to the citizens in and out of the District.

With two career paramedics, and three volunteer paramedics; we are now able to start and maintain more advanced care prior to the arrival of the EMS transport unit and continue uninterrupted treatment.

With any emergency, early detection is a key part of effective treatment, with this ALS certification we can provide that to our community - DANNY MURPHY

ANDREW POPICK

HWSS connection on I-595

BRIAN STOOTHOFF

Training for highway water suppression system Davie Fire Rescue Department has Interstate 595, a major east-west highway, comprising its Northern border. Presently, vehicular traffic is estimated at 180,000 vehicles daily with that number projected to increase beyond 300,000. This highway is a gateway between Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, Port Everglades, and many entertainment venues.

In 2009, the Florida Department of Transportation entered into a public-private partnership to begin highway improvements to signifi-

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cantly improve the traffic flow. As a result of these improvements, there will be three reverse traffic express lanes in the middle of the highway.

Davie Fire Rescue Department has been an active participant from the onset of the project.

As a result of our proactive involvement, we gained a state of the art highway water suppression system (HWSS) and emergency access

gates (EAG) into the express lanes for incidents in the express corridor.

The HWSS is a non-pressurized system requiring an additional engine to supply the system from a water source strategically located on the roadside next to a hydrant off the highway. Davie Fire Rescue started to train on the system and has strongly encouraged the participation of our neighboring cities that may have to respond for mutual or automatic aid.

- ANDREW POPICK

Fire ladder truck rescues injured worker from roof Ocala, FL - On August 8, 2013, an air conditioner service technician accidentally ingested a corrosive liquid and had to be removed by firefighters from the roof of Publix in Churchill Plaza.

Ocala Fire Rescue utilized their tower ladder fire truck to remove the worker safely from the roof. Paramedics treated the patient, who is employed by Advanced Refrigeration & Air Inc. Battalion Chief Martin Ortiz stated that the worker was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Firefighters responded to the scene at 11:13 a.m. and arrived within three minutes. The Publix store is located at 303 Southeast 17 Street.

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Fire chiefs receive re-designation The Commission on Professional Credentialing has re-conferred West Manatee Fire Chief Kenneth A. Price, Jr. and Deputy Chief Brett Pollock as Chief Fire Officers. The Chief Fire Officer Designation Program was created to recognize fire officers who have demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement throughout their career. The designation demonstrates that individuals have developed a strategy for continued career improvement and development. Both received their original designation in 2007. The Commission also re-conferred Battalion Chief Rich Jasinski as Fire Officer. The Fire Officer Designation Program is an incremental step toward the Chief Fire Officer with different standards of expertise, responsibility, and accountability. Battalion Chief Jasinski was the first fire officer in Florida to receive the designation in 2010.

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue trains at local water treatment plant Crews from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station's 73 and 34 recently conducted training in an abandoned water retention tank at the old Belle Glade Water Treatment Facility. The crews were given a medical scenario in which they had to rescue an injured victim from the bottom of the tank. Technical rescues such as this are one of many challenging scenarios that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue firefighters train for to keep all residents and visitors to Palm Beach County safe.

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Volusia County Fire Services walks in Relay for Life Members of the Volusia County Fire Services Relay for Life Team of Orange City/DeBary had a great time participating in the event held at Gemini Springs in DeBary. The team held fundraisers early in the year leading up to the walk and raised over $1,200 for the American Cancer Society. They also assisted with filling over 50 gift bags that went to the survivors attending the Relay for Life.

Levy County Department of Public Safety provides support to 4-H campers During the week of June 17th, Levy County Department of Public Safety provided medical support for local youth attending 4-H Camp at Cherry Lake in Madison. Paramedic Florance travelled with local youth and remained with the group for the entire trip. His mission was to provide immediate care for the sick and injured while in the rural area camping and supporting the learning environment about the wilderness. The mission of the Florida 4-H camping program is to help develop life skills in youth through experiential education in a camping environment. Research has shown camping helps kids build life skills in a safe atmosphere while having fun, while offering outdoor adventure, environmental education and more, geared toward the positive growth of our youth.

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Iona McGregor Fire District trains on new tower The Iona-McGregor Fire Protection & Rescue Service District in Fort Myers, FL recently purchased a 2012 Sutphen 70’ mid-mount platform tower.

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Residential structure fire in Bronson On Friday, July 26, 2013 at 12:29 p.m., the Bronson Fire Department Engine 70, Tender 70, Levy County Department of Public Safety, Battalion 1, Station 2, Morriston, Medic 6, Williston Fire Department Engine JUMP TO FILE # 72, Tender 72, Levy 072913120 County Animal Control, and Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported structure at 5650 NE 96th Ave. First arriving unit found a double wide home with 25% involvement and fire venting from the roof.

Crews established defensive fire suppression tactics until additional resources arrived on scene to support operations.

The owner and her daughter evacuated the structure after calling 911 for help without injuries.

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Extrication team needed south of Wildwood

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Fire extinguisher training This month’s training at Levy County Department of Public Safety, Station 6 (Rosewood) and Station 5 (Yankeetown) consisted of volunteer firefighters training on the proper use of fire extinguishers. The training provided volunteers with knowledge and understanding when to use fire extinguisher versus a fire hoses with large amounts of water.

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On 8:30 a.m. August 12, 2013, SCF and EMS units responded to a report of a tractor trailer carrying heavy equipment that reportedly left the roadway and crashed among the trees along the southbound lanes of JUMP TO FILE # I-75 at milemarker 081313107 325, south of Wildwood.

Upon arrival, the first crews report the vehicle 30-40 feet into dense trees. After cutting a path to the vehicle, they found a single occupant who was heavily entrapped. Several trees had fallen over the cab of the truck and the cab itself sustained significant damage.

Crews had to utilize ladders, chain saws, and hydraulic tools to clear the trees and debris surrounding the cab to make access to the patient. The extrication team was able to cut a small hole for a firefighter/paramedic to enter the cab and begin ALS treatment while the remaining team members cut the trees and cab from around them.

It took six firefighters 12 miutes to cut their way to the patient and another 37 minutes to remove the survivor. After nearly 50 minutes trapped in the vehicle, the patient was turned over to ShandsCair 2 medical helicopter for transport to a trauma center.

- LELAND GREEK

ROB HANSON

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Medical bike team launched Polk County, FL. Polk County Fire Rescue is enhancing services with a new medical bike team. The Bike Team was formed to provide emergency medical care rapidly at special events.

The team members ride in pairs with one paramedic and one EMT. Each team carries approximately 30 pounds of medical equipment including airway management apparatus and AEDs giving them ALS capability. This allows the team members to begin treatment prior to the arrival of a rescue unit. With the use of bicycles, rescue personnel can maneuver through large crowds reaching patients more quickly, saving precious minutes. Unit members provide initial medical treatment and notify paramedics for transport when necessary. Candidates for the unit must complete the International Police Mountain Bike Association EMS Cyclist Program, which builds skills and agility in crowded conditions and in difficult-to-navigate environments including down stairs and over curbs.

ALBERT BORROTO

Horse handling class On Saturday, June 22nd a Horse Handling Class designed for firefighters was hosted at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Center. Bobbi Rottman from Eques Solutions, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and the Floridian Community Bank sponsored this “hands on class” for units that service the equestrian community within Palm Beach County. Members were given instruction

by Dr. Janet Greenfield from the Palm Beach Equine Clinic on behavior recognition and proper methods to interact with a horse to ensure safety for rescuers. Techniques included, moving a horse in and out of a stall, catching and haltering a horse in a stall and large area, makeshift halter using rope, proper leading and moving a horse.

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Midway Firefighter John Clark, Escambia County Lt. Matt Scallan and Midway Lt. Jamie Chandler.

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Escambia County Fire Rescue Lt. Scallan, Battalion Chief Curt Isakson and Firefighter Chris Watson.

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Clay County Fire Rescue escorts beauty pageant contestants Firefighters from Clay County Fire Rescue escorted beauty pageant contestants at the Annual Senior Beauty Pageant. The pageant judges selects Ms. Senior Assisted Living Facility and Ms. Senior Clay County. It is a special day for all of the contestants and their families.

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