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MFRD battles flames at City Auto Sales
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Live fire training completed for fire recruits After three days of intense live fire training at a donated house on Fagan Street, the 25 recruits in Chattanooga’s Fire Academy 2014 got to watch how just fast a house can burn to the ground if they don’t use the fire suppression tactics they’ve been taught in recent months. After the training, instructors started the fire at 10:00 a.m. Most of the single-story, wood-frame
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structure had burned to the ground within 20 minutes. It was loaded with pallets, straw and shredded paper to help it along. As is our custom, the recruits gathered quickly in front of the house to pose for their class photo. It had to be done very quickly be-
cause the heat from the fire wasextremely intense. With fire suppression training completed, the recruits will now move on to instruction in hazardous materials and vehicle extrication. If they make it through all that, they will graduate on Thursday, September 4, 2014. - BRUCE GARNER
Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department's Districts 1 and 9 and Rescue 2 responded to a fire call at 1023 Bridge Avenue (City Auto Sales) just after 10:30 Tuesday night, August 5th. When crews arrived on scene, a 30'x60' metal shop was fully involved with heavy smoke venting through the B-side of the structure. According to Shift Commander Dale Maynard, the fire vented itself through four or five areas that appeared to have been previously covered with either plastic or fiberglass. "We are unsure if those areas were meant to act as vents for the shop or not, but they sure did help firefighters by letting a lot of the heavy smoke exit the building," he said. Crews were able to make entry to the building and knock a majority of the fire down. "Once they were able to open
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the big bay door, the fire was easy to knock down," said Maynard. No one was at the shop at the time of the fire. One vehicle that was inside the building was also damaged in the blaze. Murfreesboro Electric Department was called to the scene to pull the electric meter. A representative from City Auto Sales said the building was used to check the electric functions on vehicles before taking them to auction. City Auto Sales' main building was not affected and will remain open for business. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The Fire Marshal's Office has been contacted and will conduct a routine investigation. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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Apartment fire in Knoxville At 3:32 p.m. on August 14th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department were dispatched to 5510 Colonial Circle in the Ft. City area for report of an apartment fire. First arriving units reported heavy black smoke showing, and ordered the next fire company to secure a water source. The address is a four unit brick apartment building with two units on top and two below with access from the rear. The heaviest fire damage appeared to be on the upper rear C side of the structure, with extension into the common attic area. Three individuals from two separate units were home at the time of the incident, attempted to
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extinguish the flames with pots of water, then notified 911. All occupants were safely out when firefighters arrived. Late arriving residents ask firefighters to search for a small Jack Russell dog still inside. The dog was found hiding behind a couch and is doing well at this time. The American Red Cross will help place the seven individual stemporarily, until a more permanent housing can be secured. - DJ CorCoran
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Fire displaces family of five No injuries were reported when fire broke out in a home in East Lake on the evening of August 6th. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 7:53 p.m. and responded to 4207 10th Avenue with four fire companies. Captain Michael Schroyer with Engine 9 said heavy smoke and fire were visible when his fire company arrived on scene. As additional fire companies responded, firefighters with Engine 9 grabbed a hoseline and made an interior attack. Captain Schroyer said there was a lot of smoke and fire inside the structure, adding that their fire suppression efforts were hampered by how the house was constructed. It had void spaces and several roof additions, making it difficult to get to the fire. Captain Schroyer said it was also difficult because the area on fire was cluttered with stored items and debris.
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Despite the obstacles, the firefighters got the fire under control in roughly 30 minutes. No one was injured. Captain Andre Dean, the incident commander, said most of the fire damage was contained to the garage and kitchen area. The dollar loss was estimated at $25,000 and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Captain Dean said the fire displaced five people, including three adults and two children. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the family. Chattanooga police and Hamilton County EMS also provided assistance on the scene. - BrUCE GarnEr
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MFRD’s first female firefighter retires after 32 years of service Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s first female firefighter is retiring after 32 years of service. Mary Madding began her career with MFRD in July 1982. Her retirement will be effective July 20. Madding recalls how it felt to be the only female firefighter at MFRD. “It was tough being the only female in a traditionally all-male career,” she said. “I found it hard to fit in and always felt like I had to work harder to prove myself.” She says her worst day at the fire department was her first day. “I remember I got sent to the engine and told to pick off tools. They said not to come back until I got them. I went to the engine and I didn’t know one tool from the other. I never felt so overwhelmed.” When asked how she overcame that feeling, she credits retired Captain Ronald Jones. “He was so good to me. He told me, ‘Don’t worry, you’ll get it. We’ll work on it together and you will learn it.’” Her best day at the fire department was in August 2011 when Kaye Jernigan was promoted to Assistant Chief. “Maybe, I should say it was my proudest day,” said Madding. “It was awesome to see a fellow female rise through the ranks in the department.” Madding, who remembers
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when engine companies were only allowed to leave the station to respond to a fire, says it is much different now. “We are out in our territories a lot now, with more visibility in the community. I think this is one of the most positive changes I’ve seen since I’ve been at the department.” Madding said she has always loved participating in community and public relations events, meeting the citizens she serves. “Working for MFRD, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a lot of people, create many relationships, and watch a lot of kids grow up,” she commented. “Serving my community has allowed me to become a better person, a more humble person, and I am eternally grateful for that.” Madding plans to spend her retirement getting much deserved rest and with her grandkids. “We are very appreciative of the hard work and dedication Madding has provided the department over the years. The foundation she laid for female firefighters in this community is solid and she will be missed,” said Chief Cumbey Gaines. - aSHLEY MCDonaLD
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Louisiana: Robert Thomas, 52 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 30, 2014 Death Date: June 30, 2014 Fire Department: Bienville Parish Fire Protection District 7 Initial Summary: After departing the scene of a residential structure fire, Captain Thomas lost control of the fire apparatus he was operating on Louisiana Highway 155 and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle overturned ejecting Thomas, who was not wearing seat restraints, and pinned him underneath. Firefighter Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner's Office. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local and state authorities. Kentucky: Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster Sr., 64 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 4, 2006 Death Date: May 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glencoe Fire-Rescue Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Webster died from complications from a traumatic brain injury suffered in 2006. At that time, while responding to a motor vehicle accident, the fire apparatus Webster was driving left the roadway and overturned causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle. New York: Gordon M. Ambelas, 40 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 5, 2014 Death Date: July 5, 2014 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Initial Summary: Lieutenant Ambelas died from injuries sustained when he became trapped while searching for occupants of a burning high-rise residential building.
Texas: Daniel D. Groover, 46 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: July 9, 2014 Death Date: July 9, 2014 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Groover collapsed while operating on the second floor interior of a burning residential structure. A Mayday was sounded and Groover was quickly removed from the building by fellow firefighters. He was then transported to a local medical center but did not survive the injuries sustained in the incident. An investigation into the circumstances of the fire and Groover’s death is underway by local and state authorities. Colorado: Richard L. Marchman, 67 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 9, 2014 Death Date: July 9, 2014 Fire Department: Indian Peaks Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter Marchman collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack in the Brainard Lake Recreational Area while hiking back out to the Blue Lake/Mitchell Lake Trailhead parking lot after he and fellow responders helped rescue an injured hiker and move her to a suitable location for transport by a Flight for Life helicopter to the Good Samaritan Hospital.
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IVAN HICKS AMY MAXWELL
Memorial sign dedicated to fallen firefighter Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and elected officials held a memorial sign dedication ceremony in honor of a firefighter who lost his life battling a house fire. Shane Daughetee, 24 years old, with Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department in Chattanooga, TN., died on January 26, 2007 fighting a large house fire off of Gamble Road. Jim Daughetee, Shane's father explained how he loved being a fireman. He loved saving lives and protecting the property of those in his district. He was well liked in his department and was awarded Firefighter Of The Year in December 2006. The Memorial Sign will read "Shane M. Daughetee Memorial Highway" and will be displayed on North Highway 58 from Harrison Bay Road to Mahan Gap Road.
Fire displaces family of five A kitchen fire Friday night caused considerable damage to a home and left a family of five homeless. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 8:00 p.m. on August 8 and responded to 3223 Navajo Drive with four fire companies. Captain Chris Fryar with Engine 15 reported seeing fire and heavy smoke coming from the roof as they arrived on the scene. Captain Fryar said the initial reports from the 911 call was that there was a house fire with entrapment. Fortunately, all family members were safely outside the home, except for their pet dog.
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As the firefighters went inside the one-story house and worked to get the blaze under control, Senior Firefighter Eric Roddy found their dog and carried it outside to the anxious family. The dog appeared to be uninjured. Captain Fryar said the fire started in the kitchen, but had spread into the attic and even broke through the roof. Captain Fryar said their efforts were hampered by multiple layers of roofs, making it difficult to get to the fire. Despite the obstacles,
the firefighters got the blaze under control in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental. Family members told firefighters that hot grease on the stove caught fire and quickly spread up the wall and into the attic. The dollar loss was estimated at $65,000. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the adult and four children who lived there. Chattanooga police and Hamilton County EMS also provided assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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Lightning suspected EMS Week Bass Tournament donates as cause of fire
Captain Kelly Simmons President of the Forgotten Child Fund and Captain of the Chattanooga Fire Department receive $500 check from Amy Maxwell EMS Week Bass Tournament Director
At 9:16 p.m. on July 27th during a severe storm, units from the Knoxville Fire Department were sent to 1300 Barclay Heights Ln. When firefighters arrived, they found that the husband, wife, and an infant were all safely out of the structure. Firefighters began advancing attack lines to the attic area, where flames were breaching the roof. Lightning is suspected to be the cause of the fire, but unofficial at this time. Two firefighters were hurt while fighting the fire, but expected to be okay. One suffered heat exhaustion and one with burns to his neck when hot embers dropped down the back of his collar. Family of the fire victims will assist with sheltering the family. No other injuries are reported at this time.
$2,500 to two local charities EMS Week Bass Tournament donated $2,500 this year to their two local charities. $2,000 was given to the Paramedic Scholarship Fund and $500 to the Forgotten Child Fund. The Southeast EMS Director's Association Paramedic Scholarship fund provides funding to a student yearly towards their schooling in
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the paramedic program. The Forgotten Child Fund is a wonderful charity that provides toys at Christmas time to the less fortunate children in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County area.
The EMS WEEK BASS tournament is during the week of National EMS week. This year, they had 40 boats that participated. Amy Maxwell, the tournament director, extends her sincere thanks to all their sponsors who make this charity event possible! - AMY MAXWELL
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Where’s the Water III STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell
Occasionally waiting for water in the hoseline seems like an eternity, and suddenly it is there, at your fingertips in the nozzle. Soothing and calming to the soul is knowing that the line is charged and we can move ahead with our attack and extinguishment of the fire with the knowledge of protection provided by the hose stream. But what happens when you lose water or don’t get it when called for? This is a dangerous situation that can and does occur on the fire ground. What can cause a lack of water in a hose line? Break, kink, knot, fire apparatus parked on it, wedged in or caught under something, or maybe even burnt through. How about pumper failure, hydrant failure, the wrong line has been charged, or if operating from a tanker or tanker operations the water supply may have been depleted? The proverbial well having temporarily run dry! All of these situations will leave you with no water or an ineffective hose stream, lacking in quantity and reach and providing you with limited or no protection. You and your crew will go from aggressor to vulnerable in a very short period of time. How long do you call or wait for water to return? It shouldn’t be long, a minute, two minutes tops depending on the fire situation and how it will impact the safety of your crew. If you have a good pump operator, and have worked with him/her before, he/she will know when you need water and it will usually be on its way even before you ask. If not, something has possibly gone wrong. (see above) Contact the pump operator via radio to determine if water has been provided to your hose line. If the response is in the affirmative and you still don’t have water in the hoseline at your position, it is time to withdraw and find out what is wrong. Take your crew with the hoseline and back out, do not think water will, by some miracle, suddenly arrive. Fire conditions are changing for the worse and the longer you postpone your withdrawal the greater the hazards and dangers become and the more you jeopardize yourself and the safety of your crew. If you are unsuccessful in trying to make radio contact with the pump operator for two minutes, back out. Back out while you have the chance as conditions can and will
change dramatically with the potential of trapping you and your crew. Even when operating with a working hoseline, if conditions force a retreat, take the hoseline with you whenever possible as you may need it to extinguish fire blocking your exit. Retreat allows you to come back another day! We hear much about back up lines in the initial operations at a fire, but how often does the line actually become a backup line. A backup line is supposed to provide protection for the crew operating the initial attack line, and to replace it should problems arise with the first line. Unfortunately, we are operating in lean times with limited resources and personnel so maybe the backup line is never stretched, or it is diverted to another location on the fire ground. Sometimes the backup line is like the FAST team, put into service elsewhere as need has dictated and another FAST team has been requested. In reality, the FAST is always on the road heading for the scene, and the backup line will be stretched shortly. As with the FAST team, sometimes shortly can be too long when something goes wrong. Always do your best to place a backup line into operation for the purpose intended and keep the FAST team always available for their assigned duties. Where’s the water, hopefully in the hoseline and coming out the nozzle when needed. Water is the firefighter’s ally, extinguishing fire, while keeping the firefighters safe. Till next time, stay safe and God Bless!
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BRUCE GARNER
No injuries in Chattanooga duplex fire No one was home and no one was injured when fire broke out late this morning in a Hixson duplex. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 11:13 a.m. and responded JUMP TO FILE # to 4670 Cary Lane 082514113 with four fire companies. Lt. Jamie Ratchford with Squad 19 said smoke was visible when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. Chattanooga firefighters immediately forced their way into both sides of the duplex to search for occupants. Fortunately, no one was home. Battalion Chief Lesley Morgan aid the firefighters got the fire out quickly, containing the blaze to one side of the duplex. The other side had some smoke
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damage. Three adults reportedly lived in the side of the duplex that had the fire damage. They told firefighters that they had a place to stay and declined help from the American Red
Cross. An estimate on the dollar loss was not available. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - BRUCE GARNER
Overturned milk truck Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department’s Engine 15 as well as Rescues 2 and 9 responded to an overturned tractor trailer truck full of milk at 976 New Salem Highway (near Heritage Farms Dairy) around 9:00 Monday morning. Upon arrival, crews discovered that the driver of the semi, which was slowly leaking milk, was trapped inside. Crews extricated the driver, who was then transported to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Crews plugged holes in the
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tank to slow down the milk leak. A towing company arrived on scene, turned the truck back upright, and towed it off site. Engine 15’s crew remained on site during the process in case of fire. An environmental cleanup crew was called in to mitigate the spilled milk and engine fluids. - ASHLEY MCDONALD ASHLEY MCDONALD
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Two story house fire
ASHLEY MCDONALD
MUTUAL AID Gordon Wren
Yesterday afternoon I responded to a working structure fire in what turned out to be a former one family home that had been converted to a rooming house. The fire was determined to be caused by illegally installed electrical equipment. The occupants all evacuated the building, but things may have been different if this fire took place at 3:00 a.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. Every year, firefighters and civilians die or are injured in fires that are electrical in origin. Sometimes the fires occur in buildings where the entire electrical system is totally up to code, and the residents do dumb things that result in a fire. Then there are other electrical fires that are caused by inferior work done by homeowners or unlicensed contractors. In our county, we have experienced a tremendous number of illegal conversions. Numerous buildings are being renovated, with non-habitable spaces being converted illegally. In many cases, a building permit would never be issued for basements, or attics/garages because they cannot meet the basic code requirements. However, certain contractors will still take these jobs, knowing there will be no inspections of their work. In many cases, they cut corners, thus increasing the chances for a fire. In the cases where non-habitable spaces have been converted, the residents frequently do not have a second means of egress. The conditions created by these illegal conversions put our firefight-
ers at increased risk when they enter these buildings. Thousands of men, women and children are living in these illegally converted spaces - just in our county. In recognition of the seriousness of this situation, we are using some unorthodox techniques for going after the bad guys, who put our firefighters and residents in jeopardy. We have developed a working relationship with our local utility; and when a building owner applies for utility meters and there is no building permit issued for the building renovation/construction, the utility will refuse to issue and install a meter. This has been very effective. In addition, when we find that illegal work has taken place without permits, we will reach out to our county's Office of Consumer Protection and Board of Electrical Examiners, who can hold hearings, issue penalties, and suspend licenses for contractors to work in our county. In addition, we are asking all Fire Chiefs to be vigilant in order to ferret out illegal work with a referral to the local building and fire inspectors, as well as our County Health Department, where applicable. Next month we are inspecting several of these buildings with representatives from the local building department, the Health Department, etc. When serious violations are discovered,violations will be issued by multiple agencies. Each agency can levy fines and penalties, and we hope to put tremendous pressure on the slum landlords. When fires take place in illegally converted buildings and occupants die or firefighters become trapped, those responsible should be held accountable. We are trying to hold them accountable before people die. I will share the details on some of the worst cases in future columns.
Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department's Districts 1 and 9 and Rescue 2 were dispatched to a fire call at 2631 Belle Rive Drive just after 11:30 p.m. on July 24. Crews discov- JUMP TO FILE # ered a two-story 072514117 home fully engulfed in flames with heavy smoke showing. The roof, save for the portion over the garage, had already caved in according to Shift Commander Dale Maynard. Crews saw no vehicle in the driveway or garage. Shift Commander Maynard begin a defensive attack on the fire to keep it from endangering the neighboring homes. "We used the deck gun off Engine 1 and set up the aerial on
Ladder 9, which gave us good control and helped us knock the fire down pretty quickly," said Maynard. Once crews got the fire tackled on the exterior, they made entry to extinguish hotspots on the interior. "Fortunately, no one was home during the fire," said Maynard. The four occupants, a father and three children, will be displaced, but did not require assistance from the Red Cross. MFRD's Fire Marshal's Office began a routine investigation. According to Assistant Fire Marshal Tracy Summar, the approximately 2900 square foot home appears to be a total loss. "We won't be able to tell much tonight, so will be out here again in the morning," said Summar. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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Duplex fire sends man to hospital A Chattanooga man was seriously injured in a duplex fire early this morning, August 5th. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 12:10 a.m. and responded to 2103 Daisy Street with four fire companies. Lt. Wadie Suttles with Engine 4 said the entire front part of the duplex was engulfed in flames. While some firefighters worked to get the blaze under control, two firefighters made their way inside to look for victims. Captain Ashley May and Lt. Alex Cole found a male victim at the rear of the B side of the duplex. The two firefighters carried the victim out of the apartment, where firefighters and EMS personnel administered oxygen.
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Firefighters said the victim was unresponsive. The victim was then transported by Hamilton County EMS to Erlanger Medical Center. Battalion Chief Charles Patton said the fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. The fire displaced at least one adult who lived in the other side of the duplex. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the victims. One of two pet dogs perished in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Chat-
tanooga police also provided assistance on the scene. The victim was moved to another medical facility. Lt. Andrew Waters with the Fire Investigation Division identified the victim as Allen Smith, 66. Lt. Waters said the victim’s injuries were serious enough to warrant his transfer to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. The condition of the fire victim transferred to the burn center in Augusta, GA has improved. Lt. Andrew Waters with the Fire Investigation Division says Allen Smith is now listed in stable condition at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center. - BRUCE GARNER
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MFRD personnel receive city’s STARS Award Murfreesboro, TN. Four Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department personnel received the City’s STARS (Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence) Award at the City Council meeting on Thurs- JUMP TO FILE # day, August 7. Driv- 081214114 ers Vular Anderson and Adam P. Brown and Firefighters Ryan Battle and Justin Lewis were recognized for a baby delivery with which they assisted earlier this year. The crew assisted with the delivery of the baby, freed the nuchal cord from the baby’s neck, and assisted Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services with patient care of the mother. “Murfreesboro is fortunate to have employees who are so caring, responsive, and courteous,” said Shannon Logan, Assistant to the Assistant City Manager and Coordinator of the STARS Program.
“What the STARS committee was really impressed with was that the crew worked together to make sure both the baby and the mother were well taken care of. We’re proud to work with such conscientious, respectful co-workers who want to take care of people. Our men and women of the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department face tough situations every day. We are proud of them for facing these situations with such compassion.” Mayor Shane McFarland presented the four with a certificate. Each recipient received a check for $25.00 and will also receive vacation leave. The STARS award program was implemented in 2012 to recognize and reward employees who embody the City’s standards for Service Excellence and exemplify core values. The City depends on the work of its valuable employees every day to provide all its services to the citizens. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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On August 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., Hamilton County Special Tactics and Rescue Services (STARS) said their final goodbyes to one of their team members, Karma. Karma, a two-year old bloodhound, was a search dog for STARS and lost her life while searching for a missing child on Sunday, August 3, 2014. The STARS team was called in around 1:45 p.m. on Woodland Drive to help in the search for a thirteen-year old boy. He was found unharmed and returned to his parents, but Karma did not know that yet. A short time later, Karma and her handler, Justin Whaley, were heading back to the command post when Karma was still picking up the child's scent. Karma jumped a ditch following the scent when she was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Search dogs stay about 15-25 feet in front of their handler during searches. Karma had about a 95 percent find rate in her trainings. Bloodhounds are key members of search teams that can cut the time it takes to locate a victim by two to three hours. Karma's handler, Justin Whaley, is also a paramedic with Hamilton County EMS. STARS is accepting memorial donations for their K-9 Program. - AMY MAXWELL
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Gas leak on Central Avenue forces small evacuation Several businesses on Central Avenue were evacuated on July31st after construction workers broke into a two-inch natural gas line. The incident occurred at the corner of E. 16th Street and Central Avenue. The Chattanooga Fire Department was notified at 10:32 a.m. and responded with five fire companies. Once on the scene and the gas leak was confirmed, Battalion Chief Les-
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ley Morgan ordered the immediate evacuation of six businesses in the endangered area. With assistance from Chattanooga police, Central Avenue was closed from E. Main Street to E. 18th Street. A few minutes later, technicians
with the Chattanooga Gas Company arrived on the scene. Using a jackhammer and then a backhoe, the technicians reached the break in the line and had the leak shut off at 11:55 a.m. There was no fire and no one was injured. Hamilton County EMS also provided assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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Traffic down to one lane after semi hits retaining wall Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department's District 9 responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer truck just before 4:00 Wednesday morning. According to Shift Commander Tim Swann, an Averitt Express truck carrying auto manufacturing parts hit the wall between I-24 and the Exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) off ramp. The driver was transported via
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ambulance to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. His condition is unknown. Concrete debris from the wall was spread across I-24. Westbound traffic on I-24 was reduced to one lane. Rutherford County EMA was notified and City
Environmental Engineer Sam Huddleston was alerted. An environmental clean up company was requested to clean up the scene and mitigate any fuel spillage. "The lane closures can be expected at least for another two hours," Swann said. The cause of the accident is unknown. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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SCOTT DAKIN
A view through the helicopter at some of the folks in attendance.
Personnel participate in training on medical helicopters There is a need at times for a patient to be transported to a hospital by an emergency medical helicopter. Personnel with Barrow County Emergency Services know the value of this type of transport and will utilize a helicopter when indications are it is needed. "This type of medical transportation is utilized in Barrow County and training over it is always helpful," stated Lieutenant Scott Dakin.
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SHANE SHIFFLETT
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sonnel and some of their families. This gave the opportunity for a few family members to see the helicopters that are used for medical emergencies. The training included setting up a landing zone for a helicopter as well as the equipment carried by the crews. It also went over types of emergencies a helicopter can be valuable for. SHANE SHIFFLETT
- SCOTT DAKIN Savannah, Georgia Heavy Rescue 2
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Over thirty Georgia fire officers look “Beyond Hoses and Helmets” Over 30 fire officers from across Georgia attended the training class "Beyond Hoses and Helmets" on August 9th and 10th, 2014. The class was coordinated by the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and funded by VCOS of IAFC and Pierce Fire Apparatus. Dawson County Emergency Services was proud to host the class at their training facility in Daw-
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sonville, GA. "Beyond Hoses and Helmets" is an educational training course designed by practicing chief officers that delivers real world expertise through an interactive educational experience dealing with strategies and tactics of leading a volunteer or ombination fire/rescue organization.
The program was instructed by Chief Greg Render, Signal Hill Fire Department in Belleville, IL, and Division Chief Melvin Byrne, Virginia Department of Fire Programs. Both of these men have many years of fire service experience serving as fire officers, chiefs and as instructors of this and other programs. Dawson County Emergency Services Fire Chief and EMS Director Lanier Swafford stated, ".. it
is a unique opportunity to lead an organization that blends career and volunteer members, it often presents unique challenges which the class addresses. Communities across Georgia are fortunate that individuals still volunteer as firefighters to support their career counterparts and protect our communities." Participating departments included Cornelia Fire Department, Cusetta-Chattahoochee County Fire
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TIM CAVENDER
A ladder truck from Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services checks for hot spots.
Firefighters respond to fire at old Georgia Marble Plant in Nelson Pickens County, GA. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, Canton Fire Department and Pickens County Fire and Rescue responded to an alarm on the morning of August 5th, at approximately 5:30, at the old Georgia Marble Plant located in Nelson, Georgia. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find smoke coming from the old building, which was used for years by the Georgia Marble Company. The building, which is located on Blue Ridge Avenue, is just across from the Georgia Northeastern railroad tracks. As firefighters made entry, they found flames inside the
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structure and then had to determine the best access to reach the fire. Once they got access, firefighters were able to get the fire under control within 40 minutes. The building, which is no longer being used, did not have a roof, so Cherokee County firefighters used their ladder truck to extinguish any hot spots inside the building. During the heyday of the marble industry, this plant was home to
approximately 50 Italian families, who were brought to Nelson by the Georgia Marble Company because of their skilled craftsmanship in marble carving and sculpting. They worked here to craft some of the most widely recognized structures in America, and even around the world today. Portions of Blue Ridge Avenue were blocked until the operation was complete. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. - TIM CAVENDER
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Pooler Fire Rescue recruit class 14-01 firefighters pose for a quick class photo in a break during training evolutions.
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Firefighter Eddie McGill gives tours of Truck 1 during family day.
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Deputy Mayor Genaro “Chip” Iglesias, Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Eduardo Torga (son), Lidia Torga-Perez (daughter), IAFF Local 1403 President Al Cruz, and Fire Chief Dave Downey pose after the plaque unveiling honoring Firefighter Juan Torga at the MDFR rededication of Sweetwater’s Fire Station 29
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Fire starts in garage and spreads through home Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Woodstock Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on the afternoon of August 13th, at approximately 2 o’clock, at 832 Riverstone Lane in Woodstock. According to reports, a middle-aged couple who was residing at the home found their garage on fire and tried to put out with a fire extinguisher. After an unsuccessful attempt to put the fire out, they contacted Cherokee County 911. Firefighters arrived on scene to report a working structure fire. The fire continued to spread and a
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portion of the home’s roof fell in. Approximately two-thirds of the home was destroyed by fire while the remaining portion of the home received smoke, fire and water damage. Both lanes of Riverstone Lane were blocked until the clean-up operation was complete. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. - TIM CAVENDER
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Home fire in Barrow County Barrow County, GA. Just after 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29th, communication officers with Barrow County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting a fire in the 200 block of Scott Circle. "First arriving firefighters found heavy fire showing in one corner of the home," stated Lieutenant Scott Dakin. "Upon further investigation, they found two rooms of the home heavily involved and starting to spread fast." Engine 3, Engine 6, Med 3, Med 6, Battalion 1, Car 3 and Rehab 1 all responded to this incident. Firefight-
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ers made a very aggressive attack and were able to contain the fire to the two rooms that were involved upon arrival. The remainder of the home suffered smoke damage. The three residents were not home at the time of the fire. As a result of the damage they have been displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Investigation Team. - SCOTT DAKIN
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Four vehicle accident on Highway 20 results in multiple injuries Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the City of Canton Fire Department responded to a multi- JUMP TO FILE# vehicle accident on 071614114 Georgia Highway 20, near the intersection of Beavers Road in the Macedonia Community, at approximately 3:15 p.m. on July 16th. Emergency service personnel arrived on scene to find four vehicles involved in the accident including a tractor trailer truck, two pickup trucks and a Toyota Avalon. Incoming calls from the scene indicated that the 15 year old driver of a white Ford-F-250 was entrapped in the truck. Firefighters worked hard to remove the male driver from the heavily damage truck so he could be life-flighted by helicopter to Grady Hospital in Atlanta. The driver was conscious and alert and had multiple injuries to his lower extremities. The boy’s 77 year grandfather was a passenger in the truck and was later transported to Kennestone Hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries. The 49 year old male operator of the tractor trailer was complaining of back pain. He was transported with the 43 year old passenger of the gray Chevrolet Silverado, who was complaining of chest pains, to North Fulton Hospital. The 76 year old female driver of the Toyota Avalon did not appear to have any injuries and was not transported to an area hospital.
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IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
STEVE CLARK
Midway Fire District Lt. Jake Noa, Firefighters Christopher Hart and Jeff Steel are bringing ashore the three girls who had been knocked off their jet ski.
Midway Fire District Boat 35 makes first rescue in Gulf Breeze, Florida On July 25, 2014, Midway Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Garcon Point Bridge in reference to an abandoned jet ski found floating in the bay. The U.S. Coast Guard quickly arrived and obtained the registration number and contacted the owner. The owner reported three girls had been on the ski and have been missing for over an hour. Midway Fire Rescue launched their new Boston Whaler “Boat
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35” and began searching Pensacola Bay along with the Coast Guard. In addition, other boats were summoned to aid in the search. As Midway “Boat 35” was searching for the victims in choppy waters, during a thunderstorm, a faint scream was heard. The origination and strength
CHRIS DILLEY
Eastern District Fire Rescue operates a Freightliner/Fouts Bros as 20 Tanker 2. This apparatus is configured with a 750 gpm pump and a 3000 gallon water tank. It is configured with a 10 inch Newton dump chute and twin fill ports on the back of the tank. A 2500 gallon dump tank is carried on top of the tank. Three preconnect attack lines are located in the midship position. It is powered by a diesel engine and a 10 speed manual transmission.
of the scream guided the crew to the girls' location. The three victims, all wearing life jackets were located in the channel, approximately two miles from the ski. The girls were transported back to land and greeted by their parents. The victims stated that a wave had knocked them from the craft and they were unable to retrieve it. - STEVE CLARK
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
SCOTT DAKIN
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A 1970 Seagrave ladder truck that has served FDNY in the Bronx and Franklin, Pa continues to protect life and property with Eastern District Fire Rescue in Liberty County Ga. 20Ladder1 has a 100 ft ladder, with a 55 ft waterway and remote nozzle. It also carries a full ground ladders. It was retrofitted in the late 90's with an enclosed rear cab, a diesel engine, and automatic transmission.
Firefighters conduct search and rescue training On Wednesday, firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services met at River Hills Church on Argonne Road to conduct some extra training. "River Hills Church very graciously opened up their facility for us to utilize and we are thankful for their hospitality," commented Lieutenant Scott Dakin. "By them opening up the church, we were able to train on large area search and rescue as well as using a thermal imaging camera." The firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to conduct searches of the worship center looking for "victims" and hazards. They also trained over different ways of removing the victims. Another scenario consisted of a firefighter that was disoriented and low on air.
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Crews had to find the down firefighter, assess their situation and remove the firefighter from the hazardous area. "When we talked with Chip Wheeler, the pastor of River Hills he not only offered the facility, but wanted to serve the firefighters lunch while they were training," stated Lieutenant Dakin. "His 10 year old son Cade also volunteered to be one of the victims for us which allowed the firefighters to use different carrying techniques compared to adults. This type of training is valuable and helps keep firefighters prepared for different kinds of emergencies." - SCOTT DAKIN
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Fun summertime learning On August 7, 2014, students and staff from Seminole’s Authentic Martial Arts paid a visit to City of Seminole Fire Rescue Station 29 and learned some fun things about safety. Officers and firefighters showed the students what it is like to live and work as a firefighter. Also the students also picked up some great safety tips on calling 911, smoke alarm awareness, how to stop drop and roll if their clothing were to catch fire, and how to evacuate a structure that is on fire. Regular station visits are routine for the firefighters at Station 29 who enjoy teaching others what the profession is all about and how to stay safe.
JOSHUA LOVETERE
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue extrication team competes The Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Extrication Team competed for the first time since May of 2012 in Englewood, Florida at the 2014 Florida Vehicle Rescue Challenge on June 21st, and 22nd. This was a two day competition consisting of both a 10-Minute Rapid Scenario, and a 20-Minute Unlimited Scenario. This challenge was open to all Extrication Teams in Florida. The PHFR extrication team is proud to announce that it took first place in the rapid pit, first place in the unlimited pit, and first place overall.
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The members of the extrication team would like to extend a sincere appreciation to all the members of Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, Day's Collision Painting & Repair Inc, and Joe's Towing for all of the support during preparation for this competition! Placing first place overall automatically guarantees the Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Extrication Team a spot in the 2014 NAVRA National
Competition located in Miami, Florida. The extrication team will continue to train and prepare for this nationally recognized event. Members of the Palm Harbor Extrication Team consist of: Incident Commander Lt. Bill Fisher, Primary Medic Josh Lovetere, Tool Specialist Ryan Fisher, Tool Specialist Matt Quinn, Tool Specialist Kyle Drozdowski, and Tool Specialist/Second Rescuer Andy Bittner. - JOSHUA LOVETERE
STEVE CLARK
Car fire with reported entrapment in Pensacola On July 31, 2014, Escambia County E.C.C. received a 911 call reporting a car fire with entrapment at Gene's Lounge on West Navy Blvd. An employee of the bar was advised that there was an individual inside the vehicle. The employee pounded on the driver's side window and awoke the sole occupant. The driver escaped without any injuries. Escambia County Fire Rescue Engine 16 extinguished the fire.
TIMOTHY HEISER
Bus accident sends six people to hospital Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received a call for a bus that crashed into a Jeep at 1921 NE 26 Street in Wilton Manors at 1:05 p.m. on Monday afternoon, July 28th. First arriving fire rescue crews reported heavy damage to the Jeep and multiple patients complaining of injuries. Two fire engines, four rescue units, and a battalion chief were sent to assist with patient care and transport. A total of six patients were transported to two different medical facilities. Several others were treated on scene but refused transport. Five of the patients transported to the hospital were from the Broward County Transit bus. It did not appear than any of the injuries was life threatening.
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The Sun City Center Emergency Squad celebrates 50th Anniversary The “Squad” as we are called locally, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, thanks to a community that has long provided support. In its 50 year history, no one has ever received compensation for their work. Not the chief, the captains or any of its volunteers. Our service has always been and will always be free to the citizens of Sun City Center. This is particularly important to so many of our seniors who are either lowincome, medically needy or both. Many of those individuals would not go to the hospital if they knew a big transportation bill would be waiting when they were discharged. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. Other than going to their doctor, most never had any health care experience, training or education before coming to the Squad. Currently, our youngest volunteer is 19 and our oldest active volunteer is 89. The average age of our volunteers is 72 (71.89 to be exact) and they volunteer with us an average of 5.18 years. We also have an amazing community that has supported and volunteered with the Squad these 50 years. The vast majority of our volunteers are retirees, who live in Sun City Center. During the winter, we have
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close to 400 volunteers, but our snowbirds flee in the Spring, leaving about 260 volunteers to work through the Summer. The Squad operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year including holidays. We offer BLS)Emergency services and support the county’s ALS crews whenever they request us. We have four fully-equipped ambulances. We also have two wheelchair vans, which serve our residents by taking them to their doctors’ appointments when they are no longer able to drive themselves. Last year, we made over 5623 ambulance runs in the community. We also provided 1823 wheelchair runs. Our Fall Prevention Program provides injury prevention education to our residents through our fall prevention presentations. Last year, our Fall Prevention team made over 30 presentations to more than 500 residents about how to reduce their risks of injury through some simple habit changes. Since it began, our fall prevention team has educated over 2000 Sun City Center residents, all free of charge. In addition to these efforts, the
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Squad provides, free of charge, loaner wheelchairs, walkers and canes to anyone in the community who needs them. At the station, we do more than 3000 blood pressure checks per year to our residents. We provide CPR classes to the community at the cost of class materials only. Last year, the Squad was rec-
ognized by the Florida Council on Aging with the Senior Quality of Living Award. This is due to phenomenal community support and our dedicated volunteers, who each year contribute more than 100,000 volunteer hours to the community. As the front line of community caregiving, the emergency squad, provides more than basic life sup-
port emergency care, we provide a hand to hold when the patient is scared and a shoulder to lean on when the spouse is worried. Our volunteers are not just extremely well-trained, they are compassionate and caring individuals who love what they do. - ROBIN WATT
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Firefighters rescue woman from burning home in Lake County A rash of fires over the last two days resulted in firefighters rescuing an elderly woman. Lake County firefighters battled four house fires over the past 48 hours and rescued an unconscious woman from one of the burning houses. Two of the fires occurred in Groveland, one in the Umatilla area, and one in Lady Lake. No connections have been made between the fires. Monday afternoon, August 11th, firefighters were called to the Lakeside RV Park around 630 p.m. for a home on fire. Firefighters arrived in minutes to find smoke and fire billowing out the bedroom window of a RV an elderly couple was residing in. Two Lake County firefighters
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made entry into the house after reports of a woman being trapped inside. The firefighters searched through blinding smoke and heat to find the unconscious woman covered in soot. The two firefighters quickly pulled her outside. She was turned over to waiting fire medics and crews from EMS The awaiting rescuers administered Advanced Life Support to the victim, were able to revive her, and transported her to a local hospital. The patient was later flown to a trauma center to be treated for smoke inhalation as well as second and third degree burns.
“These firefighters arrived on scene and did not waste any time. They went straight into the burning structure to rescue a victim. It’s what we continually train on day after day”, explains Lt. Brian Gamble, Vice President of the Professional Firefighters of Lake County. “They encountered high heat and zero visibility while looking for the trapped resident. They found her on the floor in the hallway during their search. She was unresponsive and covered in soot. They immediately brought her out.” “Regardless, it is always a good outcome when we can save a life.” The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Apartment fire Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at 936 SW 16 Street on Sunday, August 10th at 7:10 p.m. Fort Lauderdale units arrived on scene finding heavy fire and smoke conditions in the rear apartment. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units quickly extinguished the fire. Eight adults were displaced and one patient was treated for smoke inhalation from an adjacent apartment and refused further care. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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- BRIAN GAMBLE
FDNY War Years, Volume 1 VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky
FDNY War Years Vol. 1 When New York Was Burning By Fire Line Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-5228528 e-mail: support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) The DVD is 60 minutes in length. It has six fires on it, all of which occur in the 1970’s. In each incident, the announcer states the date, location, how many alarms were transmitted and in
some, the type of building. Not all are in Manhattan. Information is sketchy probably because it may not have been available. The copyright was done in 1999. There is a second, two thirds, two fourth’s and a fifth. All are major jobs! One had at least two fatalities. In the first one, which involves the top floor and cockloft of a multiple dwelling; a collapse dumps flaming debris into the bucket of a tower ladder and requires two hose streams to extinguish. A fourth alarm was sounded for a fire in a five story building which was an exposure to a shed. It spread to the large building and advanced throughout! Fire shows through four windows at a second alarmer in a multiple dwelling. A tower ladder directs a stream into the building. CPR can
be seen in progress on a burn victim, which may have become a fatality along with another carried out wrapped in blankets. A warehouse is the scene of a fifth in Manhattan which the superpumper attended with the super tender and at least one satellite. A quick shot shows the superpumper’s pump operator. There was also a collapse at this fire. A fourth in Brooklyn (I believe) involved a factory with fire on all floors. Ladderpipes and tower ladders operate. Lastly, a third alarm involving a multiple dwelling in Manhattan has fire eventually involving four floors. A tower ladder makes rescues including a chow hound and its master. Tenants are later taken to their refuge on a bus. Plenty of fire for everyone! There are more volumes to come.
CHRIS DILLEY
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Car strikes building Daytona Beach, FL. No one was injured when a vehicle struck a building in the 1000 block of South Ridgewood Ave, just after 3 p.m. on July 25th. The 84 year old driver of the midsize vehicle was evaluated by Daytona Beach Fire Department paramedics. She was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash and sustain no injuries. The office was open with workers and patients inside at the time of the incident. The cause of the accident was unknown at the time of this release and is under investigation by the Daytona Beach Police Department. A representative from the Daytona Beach Building Department closed off the two rooms that were affected by the crash. The rest of the building is able to stay open for business.
LARRY STONEY
State fire marshal is investigating early morning fire Daytona Beach, FL. Daytona Beach Fire Department has called on the assistance of the State Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate a suspicious early morning fire in the city of Daytona Beach. Firefighters from Daytona Beach Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Lenox Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 to a one story wood frame construction home with a fully involved porch fire. Reports on scene stated the previous occupiers moved out early in the week and the home
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was supposed to be vacant. When fire crews arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the porch area and beginning to make its way into the front bedroom and living room area. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive attack on the fire and prevent the fire from consuming the entire home. During the initial investigation
into the cause of the fire, officials discovered evidence that suggest this fire was suspicious in nature and called on the State Fire Marshal’s Office for assistance. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will continue to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the fire. Early reports state that the fire caused roughly $50,000 in damages to the home. No injuries were reported and no other homes were damaged during fire operations. - LARRY STONEY
JO-ANN LORBER
Firefighters extricate child’s finger from bed post Ft. Lauderdale firefighterss were called out to a child with his finger stuck in a bed at approximately 7:08 p.m. on August 20, 2014. The child had stuck his finger into a small hole in a metal pipe, which was part of a bed post. Crews initially disassembled the bed and transported the young man to Broward Health with his finger still stuck in the metal post. The staff at the ER was unsure of how to attack the situation and was considering surgical intervention. The crew on Engine 3 and Squad 47 went to work, cutting and prying the metal post apart with hand tools. After a slow and careful operation, the post was opened up enough that the metal tabs holding the child’s finger could be bent back just slightly, allowing the crew to work the child’s finger free without any need for further intervention. After just over two hours of delicate work, the situation was resolved.
ELIZABETH MONFORTI
Palm Harbor citizen donates $1,000 PHFR received a call from recently retired Dunedin Public Works Director, Keith Fogarty inquiring about an article he read on the Palm Harbor Firefighter’s Extrication Team. PHFR’s team won the Florida Vehicle Rescue Challenge Regional competition in July and placement on the National Extrication Competition roster in Miami at the end of the year. Mr. Fogarty presented Fire Chief Craig Maciuba and PHFR extrication team Captain Lt. Bill Fisher with a $1,000 donation to offset the cost of participating in Nationals. “We are extremely grateful for Mr. Fogarty’s generosity and will work hard at the national competition to bring home another win for Palm Harbor,” said Lt. Fisher. The team is still working on future fundraisers and collecting donations to raise the remaining $4,000 needed for travel, lodging and equipment needed for the National Extrication Competition.
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Child accidentally sets home on fire while playing with fireworks
LT. HEATHER LOVE, VCFS
Hazmat call in Orange City Volusia County Fire Services responded to a hazardous materials call for a suspicious substance in Orange City. After taking all of the necessary safety precautions and analyzing the substance, it was determined to be a mixture of corn starch and water.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 2332 NW 16 Ct. Saturday morning, August 2nd at 11:56 am. The first in engine company reported moderate smoke showing JUMP TO FILE# from the home. F i r e fi g h t e r s 080414112 quickly attacked the blaze and managed to contain it to the room of origin. Occupants of the home stated that the one of the children in the home was urged by a sibling to light the firecrackers inside the bedroom. He lit the pack of firecrackers, threw them under a TV stand and ran outside. Damage to the home was kept to a minimum and the fire was extinguished quickly. The seven year old responsible for the fire was referred to a Juvenile Fire setter program by the Fort Lauderdale Fire Marshall’s office. The Juvenile Fire setter Prevention and Intervention Programs provide specialized fire safety education for children ages 2-17 and target at-risk children and teens with an interest in or a history of starting fires, initiating bomb threats, creating destructive incendiary devices or pulling fire alarms. - TIMOTHY HEISER
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Firefighters conducting overhaul at house fire
TIMOTHY HEISER
Firefighters free woman trapped in car Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue was forced to use the “Jaws of Life” after a car, driven by a 64 year old female, crashed into a tree. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and the woman was pinned within the passenger’s compartment. The accident occurred at 3200 Port Royale Drive at noon Thursday afternoon, July 31st. The driver was the only occupant in the car and was taken by Ft. Lauderdale firefighter/paramedics to Broward Health North in critical condition. There were no other injuries caused by the accident. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
FORT LAUDERDALE BATTALION CHIEF MELANIE SNOWHITE
Worker injured while working on scaffolding in Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team rescued an injured worker, who fell from scaffolding while working at Southwest 15 Avenue and State Road 84 at 4:15 Monday afternoon, July 28th. The injured worker fell approximately four to six feet and was unable to move. Fort Lauderdale firefighter/paramedics medically stabilized the 30 year old male prior to transporting him to Broward Health. The injury occurred on the second floor of the building currently under construction. The stairwell had not been completed and the worker, due to injuries, was unable to come down a ladder. Firefighters used the tower ladder from Firehouse 2 to bring the patient safely to the ground. There were no other injuries reported.
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Ocala Fire Rescue celebrates badge pinning ceremony
ASHLEY LOPEZ
Pin recipients pictured from left to right: Heath, Clavier, Everhardt, Munchel, Reynolds, Novaes, Melton, and Young.
Ocala, FL. Family members, friends and co-workers gathered on Friday, July 25th to witness as nine of Ocala Fire Rescue’s recent hires were officially sworn in. The pinning ceremony held at the Florida State JUMP TO FILE # Fire College was 072914107 conducted in an intimate manner where the families where as much part of the induction as the firefighters being celebrated. After reciting the oath of service, OFR’s Fire Chief Bradd Clark was joined by Assistant Fire Chief’s Alsup and Ortiz in presenting each firefighter with their individual badge. The badge was then pinned to the recruit by a family member, or superior. “I am extremely proud to welcome these men to the fire service and to the City of Ocala” Fire Chief Clark said. “The department hired these firefighters based on their individual character strengths – traits that will continue to build trust between the citizens and Ocala Fire Rescue for years to come.” - ASHLEY LOPEZ
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TIMOTHY HEISER
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responds to a car driven into a canal Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received a call for a car driven into a canal Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd, at approximately 1 p.m. prompting the Fort Lauderdale Dive Rescue team and technical rescue team to respond. The accident located at 1000 Corporate Drive involved a black Lexus that only had one occupant. First units on scene advised that the occupant had safely exited the vehicle. There were no injuries as a result of the accident. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
EMS ISSUES CHELLE CORDERO
If you’ve been listening to recent news then you are aware of incidents where EMS personnel have been called to task because of an alleged delayed or half-hearted response. The EMS community is in an uproar because the bulk of the criticism seems to come from folks who have no experience in emergency response. Meanwhile, we, and many of the critics, have not been present at a scene to see firsthand what actually transpired and eye witness accounts may be tainted by emotions. Allegations of wrongdoings affects all of us, we feel that everything we do is subject to inspection, we worry that outsiders are waiting to “catch us” doing something stupid, foolish or wrong. …actually blaming first responders (police, EMS, and fire) is nothing new. Family members will often look to place blame when they lose a loved one - maybe it’s just a stage of grief - there is denial that the deceased was sick enough or injured enough to actually die. They look to rationalize; maybe anger even helps them avoid their pain. Sometimes, thankfully on the rare occasion, there was a mistake made… the definition of a mistake is “an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong”. Mistakes are not done purposely or vindictively. They are not planned and no one started
CHRIS DILLEY
Pooler Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 100 ft tower ladder. In service as Tower 64, this truck as a 2000 gpm pump and a 300 gallon water tank. A custom front bumper has been designed and installed to store a set of extrication tools and a 1 3/4 inch jump line. Additionally, Tower 64 has 3 midship preconnect attack lines and 1000 ft of LDH supply hose, a enclosed stokes basket, and is fully equipped for vehicle extrications.
EMS response under fire their shift deciding to cause harm. Sometimes the more chaotic the scene and possibly the more services involved, each with different responsibilities, the more possibility things will not happen systematically and mistakes may be made. Rarely, very rarely, there is carelessness or personal triggers that bring about human reactions that may, in the long run, cause harm or worse. In our litigious society, cases such as this are scrutinized intensely. Whether or not the scrutiny and blame are justified, and hopefully the inquiry will be fair and impartial, such events cast suspicion over all EMS workers. Even if the investigation later declares innocence of wrong doing, no one really gets out unscarred. There will always be doubt and rushes to judgment from others and by the EMT/paramedic himself. When a person dies, first responders may feel guilty. EMTs and paramedics will second guess themselves and wonder what they could have done differently in the treatment that might have made a difference. Rescuers who “fail” to save a patient will begin to believe they are a failure - they haven’t fulfilled their purpose to save people, all of the training they took means nothing, there is a lot of self blame. The EMS responder, who loses a patient, experiences a form of survivor guilt. When that guilt simmers, the rescuer continues to doubt their training and their skills. They become afraid to forget the
patient and “fail” them again by moving on. This continued guilt can snowball into depression, burnout and sometimes the use of crutches like alcohol or drugs - a “recipe for disaster”. Every EMT, paramedic and first responder has experienced bad calls. Every health provider has experienced the loss of a patient. It’s impossible to be in this business for any length of time and escape the tragedies and recriminations. Responding crews may want to talk about the call among themselves (remember HIPPA). Remember to be realistic in your memories. Don’t secondguess your actions based on what you did not know at the time things were happening. It’s important to acknowledge that you are human and not allpowerful. Things can happen that are beyond your control. Don’t allow the angry, tearful and grieving comments made by family or friends of the patient to be taken out of context. Do not personalize the analysis of other EMS responder actions especially when guilt has been implied in unrelated situations. Learn from the events of your call and be sure that you are always doing the best based on your training and the tools you have available. Be sure to accurately document all findings, treatment and circumstances in case you are required to defend yourself. And never hesitate to make use of CISD if you are “haunted” by the outcome of a call.
CHRIS DILLEY
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue has placed into service a E-One WaterMaster tanker. This apparatus is built on a International Workstar chassis, and the 3000 gallon vacuum tank was built by Progress Tank. Tanker 1 is equipped with 2 midship preconnect attack lines, a 1,000 gpm hale pump, 1 3000 gallon dump tank and has multiple compartments for gear storage. The vacuum tank has the ability to self fill up to 2,000 gallon per minute, allowing for quicker turnaround times.
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Columbia County Fire Rescue has recently placed into service a 2014 Pierce/Kenworth pumper as Engine 49. Responding from fire station 49 in Fort White, the new engine has 2 midship preconnect attack lines, a front bumper jump line, and a rear mounted two and 1/2 inch attach line, along with 1000 foot of LDH supply hose. Engine 49 is equipped with a Husky 3 foam system, a 1250 gpm pump and a 1310 gallon water tank.
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“Loosen Up” FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson
Tight muscles can be an issue for anyone regardless of age and/or fitness level. I have a few clients who have been struggling with low flexibility and tight muscles. Not only does it impede their workouts, it interferes with their daily activities and even their sleep. They just can’t seem to get comfortable. Here’s what we have been doing and thankfully it’s working. One of the changes we have made to our exercise routine is to add stretching throughout the workout. We did this in addition to our usual post workout stretches. I found the easiest way to do this was to stretch the appropriate muscle group following each exercise set for approximately 15-30 seconds. For example: following each of our three sets of leg extensions we held a quadriceps stretch for 15 seconds (each leg) before moving on to the next set. It didn’t add much time to our workouts as we were essentially just making even more productive use of our “rest times”. We still end our workouts with a full-body stretch. We did this for each muscle group i.e. a chest stretch after Bench Press-
ing, a Hamstring stretch after leg curls etc. The other change we made was replacing a workout once each week with what I termed our “Flex Time Workout”. In this workout, we perform only one set of each exercise (as opposed to three), but perform it three times slower than our usual speed. Additionally there is a “hold” at the peak of the exercise movement. For example: for a client whose leg extensions usually take two seconds per rep, they now take six seconds (two seconds to reach the peak of the extension, a two second hold at the top and two seconds down). Some of my clients have actually enjoyed this workout and have found great success with even slower/longer movements. We’ve covered “super slow” training in this column before. Enhanced mobility seems to be another benefit for these clients. Maybe it will help you too. For those concerned about fewer reps–some used slightly heavier weights, but for most, the workouts seemed to be just as effective as the original since the total time spent exercising remained the same. You can tweak it any way you like. We continue to maintain proper hydration and good form/body alignment during all of our sessions and throughout the day as well. As always, be sure to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise program. Have fun! Stay safe!...and... “loosen up”!
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In the photo: Front Row (Left to Right): Dr. Todd Husty, Seminole County Medical Director - Wendy Brandon, CEO of Central Florida Regional Hospital - Ivan Mustafa, Division Chief - Leeanna Mims, Fire Chief - Susan Cote, Physio-Control - Mark Oakes, Assistant Chief Back Row: Bob Dallari, Seminole County BCC Chair - Richard Stover, Assistant Chief
Seminole County presented with EMS Awards from the State of Florida Department of Health On July 16, 2014, the Seminole County EMS/Fire/Rescue Division was presented with the Award for Excellence - EMS Provider Agency for 2014 by the Florida Department of Health. In addition, EMS Division Chief Ivan Mustafa was presented with the Award for Excellence EMS Nurse for 2014. The nursing award honors a registered nurse or advanced regis-
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tered nurse practitioner who has made a significant contribution to EMS. Awards were presented at the EMS State Advisory Council meetings in Orlando. Criteria established to be considered for selection included participation in the Florida
Pre-hospital EMS Tracking and Reporting System (EMSTARS) and the demonstration of outstanding initiative in the area of public education and/or training or has demonstrated independent initiative in one or more of the following areas: education, clinical care, community service, or disaster management. - PAULA RITCHEY
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Fort Lauderdale construction accident kills one, sends two to hospital CHRIS DILLEY
Zaxby's has a 1980's Ford/General fire apparatus that is no longer fighting fires and responding to incidents. These days this apparatus is used for advertising. This truck can be found along San Jose Blvd in Jacksonville.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the report of a man, who fell from a ladder at a construction site located at 2401 South Andrews Avenue. Prior to the first crews going arrival, the call was updated to a building collapse. First in crews from Engine 3 reported that there was a beam collapse that struck the three workers injuring two severely. Fort Lauderdale firefighters began performing CPR on one of the men while on scene. One worker was transported as a “trauma alert” and taken to Broward Health Trauma Center and another transported BLS with injuries to his leg and shoulder. Fort Lauderdale Police and OSHA are currently investigating the scene for the cause of the accident.
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EF1 tornado strikes in City of Edgewater STEVEN LAWRENCE
Confined space rescue St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue responded to a construction worker, who was injured and trapped at a lift station. The city of St. Petersburg uses lift stations to redirect rainfall created by storms; the water is then sent to collection areas where it can be processed for contaminants. Fire & Rescue personnel originally responded to a report of a man who had fallen and no other information was given or known by dispatch. When crews arrived on scene, they discovered that a 57-year-old male had fallen approximately 20 to 25 feet into a concrete bunker. This cement structure was being used as the lifting station for the city’s sewage treatment. The construction worker had mis-stepped and fell through a hole on the top of the bunker. He became trapped at the bottom of the lifting station, and had sustained multiple fractures due to his fall. He could not be helped by his fellow workers that were on scene. The male patient was a construction worker for Kloote Construction. The construction company was contracted to refurbish the lift station, located on the corner of 92nd Ave and 3rd Street North in St. Petersburg. The lift station only had about an ankle deep of water remaining in the bottom at the time. The first arriving officer upgraded this call to a confined space rescue. St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue has a Technical Rescue Team (TRT) located at 2501 4th Street North. The TRT responded with their heavy rescue apparatus, which is designed to carry their specialty equipment for such emergencies including: Confine Space Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Trench Rescue, Swift Water Rescue and Structural Collapse. After arriving on scene several Res-
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cue Specialists were able to enter the bunker and stabilize the patient. Next, the TRT members had to use a tripod system, which was carried on the Heavy Rescue 4. The tripod system has a steel cable wire attached to it, along with a hand crank system; this system was used to manually perform the rescue of the patient. The tripod was placed directly over the hole in which the patient fell through. The rescuer’s equipment had to be lowered into the hole where the patient was found lying. The specialty team members that were inside the bunker with the patient began packaging the patient in a full Sked unit, so he could be raised vertically from his precarious position. It took rescuers approximately one hour to complete the extrication. The patient was in a stable condition throughout the rescue operation, but he did have multiple injuries that needed to be addressed. ITLS procedures were followed on scene and after the extrication was completed the patient was transported to Bayfront Health Center, where he was raced to surgery due to his injuries. Thanks to the endless hours of training and preparation, this was a successful rescue for the St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue TRT members, and it was a great out come for the victim and his family. The members of these specialty teams are truly dedicated to protecting and serving their community in all aspects, and their constant professionalism shine through once again. - STEVEN LAWRENCE
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2014 a severe storm came through the City of Edgewater. Initial reports were of a possible tornado at West Park Avenue and Wildwood Drive. As units arrived and began to assess damage in the area, it became apparent that there were two areas of damage – Skyway Drive and the Wildwood subdivision. Units from Edgewater Fire Rescue, Edgewater Police Department and New Smyrna Beach Fire Department responded to assess for injuries and damage. On Skyway Drive, a total of three large aircraft hangers sustained damage ranging from minor to extensive, major damage. One hanger was determined to be de-
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stroyed. Several occupants were in the hangars at the time, but no injuries were reported and all occupants were accounted for. Damage in the Wildwood subdivision consisted of trees uprooted, vegetative debris in yards and on roofs with only very minor structural damage such as damaged shingles. No injuries were reported in the neighborhood and power outages were only spotty and short-lived. Massey Ranch Airpark is opened to air traffic. Skyway Drive was closed to the public throughout the evening. Only resi-
dents were allowed to enter the Wildwood subdivision this evening. The storm was later identified by the National Weather Service an EF-1 tornado. The Volusia County Property Appraiser’s office is reporting approximately $723,000 in building damage, not including personal property within the damaged structures on Skyway Drive. This estimate also includes a residential structure in the Wildwood subdivision that sustained damage to its shingles. Residents and businesses have continued with clean up throughout the weekend with no injuries or incidents reported. - JILL DANIGEL
TIMOTHY HEISER
Car found submerged in the East New River Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue was called to a report of a submerged car located at 406 SE 9 Ct on Monday, August 4th. The car was spotted by a Fort Lauderdale police officer at 9:30 a.m. The officer quickly entered the canal and performed a quick check for victims. The fire departments dive rescue team responded and searched inside and under the submerged vehicle for victims. The car apparently had crashed the evening before during the heavy rain storms and the driver exited safely and without injury. No-one was injured and the accident is currently under investigation.
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Tamarac’s three generations of CERT
TIMOTHY HEISER
Fort Lauderdale responds to broken gas line Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Hazardous Materials Team responded to a broken gas line at 904 NE 16 Ave at 10:05 Wednesday morning, July 23rd. It was reported that public works was working on installing water lines when they accidentally struck a one inch gas line. The area was temporarily evacuated while Ft. Lauderdale firefighters dug in the trench manually in 88 degree temperatures to locate the leak. Fort Lauderdale Hazardous Materials Team arrived on scene and had the leak under control within thirty minutes. There were no injuries reported.
On July 22, 2014, three generations of CERT members came together to deliver a CPR class to Tamarac Fire Rescue cadets. Why is this so important? Three generations of the Goldberg family Elliot (grandfather), Mar- JUMP TO FILE # shall (father), and 081414112 Matthew (son ) are members of the Tamarac CERT program. Matthew is also a fire rescue cadet. Elliot and Marshall teach CPR and delivered the Healthcare Provider class. All three Goldberg’s are actively involved in CERT initiatives and the Fire Rescue Cadet Program. Additionally, Marshall is a HAM radio operator, telecommunication expert and is involved in many team exercises. Elliot has been involved in the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Holiday Boat Parade on the Intracoastal Waterway, Air and Sea Show on the beach and the Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale on the beach. Matthew was recognized as the 2013 Cadet of the Year and continues to be a leader amongst his peers. Most recently, during cadet recruitment, Matthew demonstrated CPR techniques to potential candidates for the Fire Rescue Cadet Program. Matt is
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also a junior member of the CERT Program. We look forward to their continued participation in our fire rescue programs and the growth of a
family tradition for all our CERT members. - VAN SCHOEN
LT. TODD BASTIAN, VCFS
Singapore Civil Defense visits VCFS Recently, representatives of the Singapore Civil Defense, an all public safety agency, reviewed the Volusia County Fire Services rescue engines. The agency is working to maximize the service it delivers at a minimal cost and is interested in the combination ambulance/fire response that the rescue engines offer. The group visited the Volusia County Fire Services Training Center in Daytona Beach as well as Station 22 in Oak Hill and was given the opportunity to ride in the apparatus and learn more about it. Nearing the end of their stay, the Asian visitors kindly presented Volusia County Fire Services with a pewter casting replica of their 100-year-old fire station.
CAROLYN RAMBOSK
North Naples Fire Control & Fire Rescue District welcomes new recruits North Naples Fire Control & Rescue District welcomed Darrell Sapp, Joshua Holmes, and Adam Hanft to the department. After six weeks of recruit training, they were sworn in before their families, friends, and other members of North Naples Fire Rescue.
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