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| FM Global Donates $150,000 to Wildfire
Author: Scott Miller, President, Western Fire Chiefs Association
The Wildfire Initiative, a program of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, is pleased to announce the generous donation of $150,000 made by FM Global to help with immediate relief and long-term support of the fire service battling wildfires across Washington, Oregon, and California. Recognizing that the affected states are in the best position to allocate the funds, FM Global requested that WFCA and the Wildfire Initiative suggest categories of use ranging from firefighter safety equipment, strategic planning for prevention, notification and evacuation, research and development, infrastructure, and community protection and education. read more |
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| Fort Greely Fire and Emergency Services complete advanced rescue training U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Greely Fire and Emergency Services certified 33 employees to serve as team members qualified to provide rescue assistance in a confined space rescue environment Oct. 16 after completing a three week, agency mandated, training course given at the Fort Greely Fire Department. Instructors traveled from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute at the University of Maryland to teach the course. The training course satisfied all prerequisite knowledge, skills and objectives to safely execute technical rescue operations in a confined space, above or below ground. The course included identifying, assessing and mitigating confined space hazards and then safely accessing and rescuing trapped victims. Fort Greely Fire Department Chief Jesse Halterman is proud of his entire team for completing such a strenuous training while still being prepared for real life emergency responses. US ARMY FORT GREELY FIRE DIVISION State reports 204 new COVID-19 cases, 15 on the peninsula The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced 204 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Wednesday. All are residents. Affected communities include Anchorage with 133 cases, Wasilla with 15 cases, Eagle River with eight cases, Soldotna with six cases, Kenai with four cases, Utqiagvik with four cases, Bristol Bay/Lake and Peninsula boroughs with three cases, Juneau with three cases, Nome Census Area with three cases, Delta Junction with two cases, Fairbanks with two cases, Chugiak with two cases, Homer with two cases, Sterling with two cases, Valdez-Cordova Census Area with two cases and one case each in Bethel Census Area, Dillingham, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Healy, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Kotzebue, North Pole, Palmer, Seward, Sitka, Skagway and Yakut Borough/Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The new cases bring Alaska's statewide total to 12,644, including 11,605 residents and 1,039 nonresidents. PENINSULA CLARION PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| A grim anniversary in Delaware: 'I questioned how many of us were going to walk away' It was Tuesday, October 21, 1980, and Phillies fans, including New Castle County volunteer firefighters, were anticipating the start of what would be a Game 6 World Series clinching victory. But everything changed around 6:30 p.m. when a massive explosion rocked the Amoco plant off of River Road in New Castle south of Dobbinsville, blowing out windows, and shaking houses and residents for miles around. Ken Sturgis was a 28-year old firefighter with Good Will of New Castle fire company and was on one of their trucks that rushed to the scene. He recounted for WDEL what transpired that night forty years ago. "It looked like the whole plant was involved," said Sturgis. "We had about six fires I'd estimate in the marsh between Dobbinsville and the Amoco plant." Daylight was waning, there was no power, and the plant's internal water suppression system was knocked out, but there was the danger of more, and possibly worse, explosions taking place. WDEL-AM 1150 & WDEL.COM Arizona city develops task force to address workplace problems at 911 dispatch center The results of a workplace assessment recently completed for Tucson's Public Safety Communications Department has caused concern among city leaders who are working to address "fundamental problems in the operation of the department." The department is responsible for dispatching 911 calls for police and fire departments. The third-party review by Traaen & Associates LLC includes interviews with 108 employees and outlines a variety of workplace issues, including staffing levels, recruitment, training, employee morale, instances of harassment and lack of accountability. There are currently 165 budgeted positioned within the department, but not all of them are filled, according to the city manager. "The contents and allegations contained within this report, if true, are simply not acceptable," Mayor Regina Romero said. "First, and most importantly, our 911 call takers and dispatchers are the first line of emergency response for our community," Romero said. ARIZONA DAILY STAR With shortage of volunteers at crisis level, some Pennsylvania fire departments let members live in firehouses rent free The lounge could pass for a college dorm, ignoring the vintage fire hats, canvass jackets and 1992 training record board hanging on the walls. Half-empty Gatorade bottles and binders sit on end tables next to plush couches the twenty-somethings who live there found on the side of a road. They've got a PlayStation system and a kitchenette that, admittedly, they don't use often, opting for fast food instead. Inside the bunk room, a strobe light on the ceiling illuminates with a rapid high-pitched beep - but this light isn't a prop for late-night parties. It alerts the volunteer firefighters who live there of a fire call. Within three minutes, live-in volunteers Jake Gallich, 22, Nick Bosga, 25, and Jake Serfass, 19, would be suited up and out the door of Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Co. in Upper Macungie Township. THE MORNING CALL CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed the amount of time it would take for someone to be considered a close contact of a person with COVID-19. Previous language defined a close contact as someone who spent at least 15 minutes within 6 feet of a confirmed case. The CDC now defines a close contact as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. People considered close contacts are supposed to quarantine and get tested for the virus. In a study published Wednesday, the CDC and Vermont health officials found that multiple, short and nonconsecutive exposures to persons confirmed to have COVID-19 led to transmission of the virus. During the contact tracing investigation, it was discovered that the coronavirus was transmitted to a correctional facility employee who interacted with individuals later found to be positive for the coronavirus. NPR Artist in Missouri uses fire helmets as canvas A Farmington artist has become nationally known for the unique way in which she uses the helmets of firefighters as a canvas on which to honor them for their courage and sacrifice. Miranda DeOrnellis grew up in Womack and has been painting for others since she was 18. "I've always been interested in art. I went to college on a full scholarship to MAC for my art. Jim Wilson was my instructor there." She is the wife of Wolf Creek firefighter Travis DeOrnellis. Her husband's service brought about the inspiration for this niche of Miranda's artwork. "I saw one painted on Facebook and thought I could do that," she said. "I wanted to do one for my husband in honor of his fire service. It took off from there." She displayed a fire helmet with panels painted in different scenes. "I painted this one for my husband a few years ago for Christmas. Every section is just a different depiction or memory from his fire service from the past 21 years. I got my start in painting helmets by painting a different one for him — it just kind of took off from there. I picked up other fire memorabilia stuff that I painted as well." DAILY JOURNAL ONLINE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D Texas - Lemuel Bruce, Arson Investigator, Houston Fire Department, Houston, TX L-O-D-D Georgia - Keith Obrian Williams, Captain, Camilla Fire Department, Camilla, Georgia L-O-D-D Pennsylvania - Edward "Gary" Minnick, Firefighter. Colmar Volunteer Fire Company, Colmar, PA Sign up to attend NFPA's FREE Spotlight on Public Education - virtual event addressing challenges & opportunities facing fire/life safety educators NFPA signs MOU for PPE and equipment activities with NIOSH Adrian Sheppard Joins the National Fire Heritage Center Board of Trustees NFHC: President Rodney Slaughter - National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders: Class 2021 - National Fire Heritage Center 2020 Chief Sandy Davis Safety Officer of the Year Awarded - FDSOA Fire Protection Research Foundation receives grants to study fire investigator PPE - and transition to fluorine free foam technology Mercury Insurance launches programs to help California homeowners with wildfire risk COVID-19 Resource Update - USFA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants - Check for Awards Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards - Check for Awards The Daily Dispatch Is Now On Facebook Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dailydispatch POST ANNOUNCEMENTS MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| | | FireRescue GPO - is now partnering with Sourcewell, one of the largest cooperative purchasing organizations in North America. Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) - is a government organization providing cooperative purchasing solutions across the United States and Canada to over 50,000 public-agency members. Membership is free with no obligation to purchase. With over 400 competitively awarded suppliers - members have access to contracts for fire apparatus, ambulances, fleet vehicles and products, facilities (MRO), furniture, office supplies, leasing services, and more. Learn more about the new partnership. CURTIS - Featured Supplier - Provider of equipment that the fire service relies on including turnout gear, SCBA, tools, and other firefighting equipment Sutphen - Featured Supplier - Quality fire apparatus manufacturer with a full spectrum of vehicles including aerial, pumper, tanker, and custom apparatus |
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| Community Outreach and Risk Reduction Manager - Poudre Fire Authority - Fort Collins, CO Firefighter / Lateral Paramedic - Snohomish County Fire District #4 - Snohomish, WA Firefighter/EMT - Kamiah Fire and Rescue - Kamiah, ID Industrial/Municipal State Fire Academy Instructor - SC Fire Academy - Richland County, SC Aircraft Rescue Firefighting/Industrial State Fire Academy Instructor - SC Fire Academy - Richland County, SC Director of Emergency Services - Bakersfield / Monterey / Oxnard / Redlands / San Diego, CA, Hendersonville, TN, Mobile, AL, Palmer, AK Entry Level Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic - Clark County Fire District 6 - Vancouver, WA Fire Chief - Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Gig Harbor, WA Lateral Firefighter/EMT/PM - Clark County Fire District 6 - Vancouver, WA Fire Protection (PPC) Field Representatives - Insurance Services Office - Several Locations Firefighter/Paramedic - Kalispell Fire Department - Kalispell, MT Fire Chief - Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District - Monument, CO Fire Chief - Columbia River Fire & Rescue - St. Helens, Oregon Fire Chief - Grays Harbor Fire District 2 - Aberdeen, WA EMS Director - Weiser Ambulance District - Weiser, ID Fire Inspector / Investigator - Canby Fire District - Canby, OR (closes: Oct 23, 2020) Firefighter Paramedic - Sheridan, SW Polk & West Valley Fire Districts - Sheridan, OR (closes: Oct 23, 2020) Apparatus Driver/Medic - Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue - Fairbanks, AK (closes: Oct 26, 2020) Firefighter - Jackson County Fire District #3 - White City, OR (closes: Oct 28, 2020) Fire District Fleet Mechanic - Northern Lakes Fire District - Hayden, ID (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Assistant Chief - Hastings Fire and Rescue Department - Hastings, NE (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Division Chief - Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District - Scappoose, OR (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Volunteer / Training Coordinator - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Roseburg, OR (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Fire Chief - Lyons Fire Protection District - Lyons, CO (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Instructional Program Manager - Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute - Lawrence, KS (closes: Nov 02, 2020) Fire Chief - The City of Ferndale - Ferndale, MI (closes: Nov 02, 2020) Fire Chief - Renton Regional Fire Authority - Renton, WA (closes: Nov 02, 2020) Entry & Lateral Firefighter/EMTs & Firefighter/Paramedics - Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue - Silverdale, WA (closes: Nov 05, 2020) Fire Inspector - Carson City Fire Department - Carson City, NV (closes: Nov 06, 2020) Entry Level Firefighter-EMT - Riverside Fire Authority - Centralia, WA (closes: Nov 06, 2020) Lateral Firefighter - North Whatcom Fire and Rescue - Lynden, WA (closes: Nov 06, 2020) Entry Level Firefighter - North Whatcom Fire and Rescue - Lynden, WA (closes: Nov 06, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - City of Fremont - Fremont, CA (closes: Nov 06, 2020) Fire Chief - Pasadena Fire Department - Pasadena, CA (closes: Nov 08, 2020) Entry Level or Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Nov 10, 2020) Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic - Madison Fire Department - Rexburg, ID (closes: Nov 10, 2020) Crew Fire Captain - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District - Incline Village, NV (closes: Nov 13, 2020) Division Chief (Extended Recruitment) - Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District - Fort Mohave, AZ (closes: Nov 20, 2020) Lateral Firefighter - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue - Kelso, WA (closes: Dec 04, 2020) Fire Chief - Superstition Fire & Medical District - Pinal County, AZ (closes: Dec 08, 2020) Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic - Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City - Kansas City, KS (closes: Jan 28, 2021) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| ReIGNITE Virtual Conference - IAFC - Online - October 19-22, 2020 Fire Leadership Challenge - IAFC's Officer Development Program - Online - October 20-23, 2020 Ring's Community Risk Reduction Through Neighbor Engagement - IAFC ReIGNITE - Online - October 22, 2020 Wildland-Urban Interface - IAFC - Online - November 3-4, 2020 2020 Oregon EMS Conference - The Year of the Virus *New Date* - Virtual - November 5-7, 2020 VCOS Symposium in the Sun - IAFC - Clearwater, FL - November 12-15, 2020 Mastering Fireground Command - Calming the Chaos - Redmond, WA - November 16-17, 2020 Fire Inspector I Boot Camp - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - November 16-19, 2020 Hazmat Awareness/Operations Hybrid Course - Fowler Fire and Education - Union, WA - November 30 - December 4, 2020 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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