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| Airgain, HPUE, MegaRange™ And Public Safety
Author: Jeffrey D. Johnson, CEO, Western Fire Chiefs Association
How first responders communicate is evolving faster now versus any point since the advent of two-way radios. One of the most amazing innovations is HPUE (High Power User Equipment) now available on FirstNet® (and no other network). HPUE is branded as MegaRange and fulfills a public safety demand for a more powerful cellular device. At 5x the power of a regular cell phone, these devices fully realize the vision that FirstNet’s founders had for our network which is built for and by public safety responders. The AirgainConnect antenna-modem transmits higher power to reduce blank spots and increase coverage in remote areas, parking structures, tunnels, and dense downtown areas. read more |
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| Division of Forestry battling several large wildfires statewide Wildfire season in Alaska is in full swing with the Alaska Division of Forestry working to battle a handful of large fires across the state. From Fairbanks to the Kenai Peninsula and McGrath, the division is deploying crews and dropping water in the hopes of slowing fire growth. One fire in particular grew significantly in size over a short period of time. The Haystack fire, caused by lightning, was reported to the division on Monday. It's burning about 20 miles north of Fairbanks, according to a release from the division. It was first reported 2 miles north of the Haystack Subdivision and was initially reported to be about 5 acres. By Tuesday afternoon, it was estimated to be 400 acres, and by 10 p.m. Tuesday night it had grown to 500. The blaze is burning mostly among black spruce, with some mixed hardwoods as well and is "exhibiting what fire managers described as extreme fire behavior with 200-foot flame lengths at the head," the division wrote in the release. KTVA-TV CBS 11 ANCHORAGE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Giant waterslide goes up in flames in New Jersey A giant waterslide at a New Jersey waterpark lived up to its name Tuesday, when it went up in flames. The ride called 'High Anxiety,' went up in flames at Mountain Creek Water Park in Vernon. A spokesperson for the water park says the fire broke out when the park was closed, and there were no reported injuries. "We can confirm that there was a fire at our water park today that affected our High Anxiety attraction," spokesperson Brian Lowe said. "First and foremost, we are thankful that the park was closed and there were no reported injuries. We are grateful to the Vernon and other local responding volunteer fire and EMS departments as well as the Vernon Police, who responded within minutes to help extinguish the fire." WABC-TV ABC 7 NEW YORK Georgia firefighter union says fix pay scale or waste tax payer money Representatives for Albany's fire department said if the city doesn't fix their pay scale, it's just wasting taxpayer dollars. Union members told WALB Investigates, that firefighters were given a choice between getting a city-wide raise or fixing issues with the department scale. Most chose to correct the scale. The city is finalizing its budget next Tuesday. That means they have an opportunity to put taxpayer money toward fixing the pay scale or perpetuating an issue that's been going on for decades. The Albany Fire Department's current pay scale allows subordinates to make more than their supervisors on a wide spectrum. Often, those supervisors have many more years of experience on the job. "I have an issue that I make more than my superiors," said Professional Firefighters of Albany Union president, Ronnie Pettiford. WALB-TV NBC/ABC 10 ALBANY Congressmen introduce bill to allow North Carolina volunteer firefighters to get retirement benefits Volunteer firefighters in North Carolina may someday qualify for state retirement benefits. On Monday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) was joined by Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13), Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08), Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03), Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-09), Congressman Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) and Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) in introducing H.R. 3874, legislation that would allow full-time nonprofit firefighters and emergency medical service workers to join a state or local retirement system. "Every day, the brave men and women serving in our volunteer fire and EMS departments work tirelessly to keep our communities safe," McHenry said in a news release. WLOS-TV ABC 13 ASHEVILLE Paramedics Take Part in Chaotic Competition at First Responders Conference in Florida Paramedics were put to the test Tuesday at a conference that attracted hundreds of first responders to South Florida. The paramedic competition was a highlight at the "First There First Care" Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Hollywood. Dema Ammar is a student at Palm Beach State College and studying to become a paramedic. "Honestly after you go through all that, there's nothing at school they can throw at you that can like throw you off," Ammar said. She watched certified paramedics from around the state put their life-saving skills to the test at the 24th Advanced Life Support Competition on Tuesday. Broke Stark is in her last year of EMT school, she says these competitions can make you into a better paramedic. WTVJ-TV NBC 6 MIAMI Kansas University's Hoch Auditorium burned down 30 years ago from a lightning bolt On June 15, 1991, just days before scheduled improvements were to begin, a lightning bolt split and seared the roof of KU's Hoch Auditorium, sparking a massive blaze. "The fire started around 3:20 p.m., shortly after a violent thunderstorm began pelting the Lawrence area with heavy rain and pea-sized hail," said Kansas Alumni magazine. "The void between the ceiling and the roof … provided nearly 550,000 cubic feet of air. Over 58,000,000 BTU's of heat were possible with the amount of wood and air present in the void. Add a channel of lightning that is capable of producing heat exceeding 53,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and you have fire." At the time, KU said a fire engineer from the Lawrence Fire Department was already on campus to respond to a fire alarm at Watson Library allowing firefighters to reach the Auditorium within minutes. WIBW-TV CBS 13 TOPEKA PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| Community Outreach and Risk Reduction Manager (Non-uniformed) - Poudre Fire Authority - Fort Collins, CO Firefighter/EMT - City of Bethel - Bethel, AK Firefighter/Paramedic - City of La Grande - La Grande, OR Fire Chief - Loveland Fire Rescue Authority - Loveland, CO Deputy Fire Marshal - Pierce County Department of Emergency Management - Tacoma, WA Consultant Recruitment - Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) - Remote Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic - Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue - Ridgefield, WA Fire Chief - Medina County Emergency Services District #1 - Medina County, TX *** Confidential Deputy Chief Recruitment *** - City of Kennewick - Closes July 2, 2021 - Kennewick, WA Single-Role Paramedic - Snohomish County Fire District 17 - Granite Falls, WA Public Protection Field Representatives - Insurance Services Office - Grand Rapids, MI / Omaha, NE / Burlington, VT Day Captain - Kittitas County Fire District 7 - Cle Elum, WA Training Officer - Chena Goldstream Fire & Rescue - Fairbanks, AK Assistant Director: Public Safety Programs - Mt. San Antonio Community College - Walnut, CA Fire Chief - City of Gearhart - Gearhart, OR Confidential Recruiting: - What is it? Fire Chief - City of Rochester - Rochester, NH (closes: Jun 18, 2021) Division Chief of Operations - Greeley Fire Department - Greeley, CO (closes: Jun 21, 2021) Firefighter Paramedic - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Jun 22, 2021) Lateral Firefighter - North Whatcom Fire and Rescue - Lynden, WA (closes: Jun 25, 2021) Fire Chief - Pilot Rock Rural Fire District - Hermiston, OR (closes: Jun 25, 2021) Fire Chief - Siletz Valley Fire District - Siletz, OR (closes: Jun 30, 2021) Division Chief - City of Vancouver - Vancouver, WA (closes: Jun 30, 2021) Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Roseburg, OR (closes: Jul 01, 2021) Lateral Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic - West Pierce Fire & Rescue - University Place, WA (closes: Jul 02, 2021) Lateral Firefighter Paramedics - San Bernardino County Fire Protection District - San Bernardino County, CA (closes: Jul 05, 2021) Firefighter/Paramedic - Lakeport Fire Protection District - Lakeport, CA (closes: Jul 07, 2021) Fire Marshal - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Jul 09, 2021) Non-Firefighter Paramedic Lateral - Unified Fire Authority - Salt Lake City, UT (closes: Jul 13, 2021) Firefighter Paramedic Lateral - Unified Fire Authority - Salt Lake City, UT (closes: Jul 13, 2021) Firefighter & Paramedic Lateral - Unified Fire Authority - Salt Lake City, UT (closes: Jul 13, 2021) Single Role Medic-Paramedic / EMT - Lebanon Fire District - Lebanon, OR (closes: Jul 14, 2021) Fire Chief - Village of Morton Grove - Morton Grove, IL (closes: Jul 16, 2021) Firefighter Paramedic - City of Vancouver - Vancouver, WA (closes: Jul 16, 2021) Firefighter - City of Vancouver - Vancouver, WA (closes: Jul 16, 2021) Battalion Chief - McMinnville Fire Department - McMinnville, OR (closes: Jul 18, 2021) Deputy Fire Chief - Fire Marshal & Emergency Manager - City of Astoria - Astoria, OR (closes: Jul 21, 2021) Deputy Fire Marshal - City of Salem - Salem, OR (closes: Aug 02, 2021) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| 2001 Ford F550 Mini-Pumper/Brush Unit - $59,000 or best offer - Corbett, OR 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4000 Series 4700 Conventional Cab - $12,500 - Carol Stream, IL 1997 Pierce Saber Engine - $35,000 - Keizer, OR 1996 E-One 95' Tower Ladder - $49,000.00 - Carol Stream, IL 1993 Salisbury E-One Pumper - Asking $14,995 (All Reasonable Offers Considered) - Salem, OR 1993 Pierce Dash Pumper - Asking $18,500 (All Reasonable Offers Considered) - Salem, OR POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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