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| Kenai Peninsula: Chiefs emphasize unity in proposed EMS expansion Residents of a large section of the Western Kenai Peninsula will have Ballot Measure 1 before them during next month's municipal election. If approved, it would create a new emergency services area to encompass Anchor Point, Ninilchik and all points in between. The proposition was the topic on Wednesday morning's Coffee Table with Kathleen Gustafson on KBBI. The push to create a combined "Western Emergency Service Area" came when the Ninilchik Volunteer Fire Department, a private non-profit organization, experienced staffing and volunteer issues. Needless to say, there are plenty of questions, such as these from listener Christine in Anchor Point. "Well, I'm kind of wondering since they're going to be merging the two areas, how much of the administration will be merged and therefore money made available by cutting certain administrative positions. Like we won't need to fire chiefs, obviously. We won't need two service boards, obviously. KBBI-AM 890 HOMER ALASKA PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Ohio dispatch center using new technology that lets 911 callers live stream from scene Using technology that most everyone already has, regional dispatchers hope to give first responders the ability to see what they will encounter even before they arrive at the scene of an emergency. "When you make a phone call often to 9-1-1 its in a stressful environment or the rate of anxiety is high for the caller, so they are not good information providers at least not at the detail level that we would like to have," said Roddy Walter, director of WARCOG, a consolidated dispatch center that serves the communities of Ashland, Orrville, Wooster and the fire service for Kidron Ohio. For the next 30 days WARCOG will be giving a system called "911eye" a trial run. The system allows dispatchers to send an encrypted message to 9-1-1 callers that lets them tap into the caller's cell phone to get an accurate GPS signal of their location within five meters, and with the caller's permission allows them to tap into the callers cell phone camera. WJW-TV FOX 8 CLEVELAND New peer-to-peer program helping Florida firefighters A new peer-to-peer program is providing St. Lucie fire personnel with much-needed resources during difficult times. "Firefighters know what other firefighters go through," St. Lucie County Fire District Division Chief Aaron Shaw said. "And if nothing else, it's just a way for us to vent and speak to each other." This week, Shaw, Lt. Jesse Almand, and firefighter-paramedic Rusty Wiles were recognized for their work with the St. Lucie County Fire District's already existing behavioral health programs. "I was asked two years ago by the fire chief to take our current programs when it came to behavioral health and improve and expand them," Shaw said. Now they, along with a select group of firefighters, are taking it a step further with the new peer-to-peer program. "A lot of people don't want to come forward with it and that's why I'm trying to come forward to show people, you're not weak and it's OK to get help," Wiles said. WFLX-TV FOX 29 WEST PALM BEACH Firefighters on the call for COVID patients in Texas Firefighters don't just fight fires, many are also paramedics, EMTs, and registered nurses. Now, they're also COVID first responders. Firefighters are used to quickly evolving situations. That's why they were able to jump into action once the COVID-19 pandemic hit. "We hope for the best, but prepare for the worst," said Jaime Lopez. Chief of EMS Training Jaime Lopez has overseen the implementation of the newly COVID-dedicated call center. He says the Laredo Fire Department receives around 30 calls a day in a 24 hour shift. That's down by about half since the pandemic began back in March. A team of nurses also evaluates potential COVID patients over the phone just as any emergency room would. "They find out their COVID symptoms, if they have any family members that are COVID positive, how long they've been COVID positive, what their signs and symptoms are." KGNS-TV NBC/ABC 8 LAREDO Iowa fire department shines a light on cancer prevention by recognizing their washing machine You would think axes or power tools would be a favored tool in firefighting. But for the Waterloo Fire Department, that's not the case. They put a lot of value into their washing machine. With their jobs involving putting themselves at risk daily, Battalion Chief Bill Beck said that also includes the risk of cancer. "Studies after studies show that we die of cancer more than the general public does," Beck said, "before we would take our dirty gear to a commercial laundromat, and we don't w ant to do that or put the public at risk in that way." Working in hazardous conditions, almost daily, it is important they have the right appliances to lower that risk. Their washing machine, or better known as the extractor, takes in 60 gallons of water and washes five sets of gear at a time. Using their soap designed for fire gear, the extractor helps get rid of the bloodborne pathogens left on their uniforms. KWWL-TV NBC/CW 7 WATERLOO Pennsylvania first responder becomes TikTok star inspiring happiness among his fellow heroes VIDEO: Kevin Cunrod is a Susquehanna Valley EMT. He is a Manheim firefighter. And in his off time, between calls, he's a TikTok star. "There are a lot of first responders out there who are down and they're stressed," said Cunrod. "If I can help them to not be stressed or my partners not to be stressed, I'll keep doing it." Cunrod's positive videos have amassed more than 22,000 followers in just a matter of months on his TikTok page. He didn't even begin using TikTok until after the state shutdown in March. "After the COVID crisis when everybody got locked down my wife was laughing one day and was like, hey I'm watching TikTok," he said. "I started watching it after that and I was like, I'm going to try this. So, at 49-years-old I tried TikTok for the first time and fell in love with it." WPMT-TV FOX 43 YORK PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| | | New Fire Contracts Available Sourcewell and FireRescue GPO have announced new cooperative contract awards for firefighting equipment including breathing apparatus and turnout gear. |
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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. AT&T - Featured Supplier - Wireless voice and data services including Smartphones, Tablets, 4G LTE, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) Hackney - Featured Supplier - Specialty operations response vehicles and custom body solutions for fire, rescue, and law enforcement agencies |
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| Fire Chief - King County Fire District 27 - Fall City, WA Fire Chief - Meadows Valley Rural Fire District - New Meadows, ID Fire Chief - Columbus Fire Division - Columbus, OH Fire/EMS Chief - City of Kamiah Fire and Rescue - Kamiah, ID Fire Marshal - DeKalb County Fire & Rescue Services - DeKalb County, GA Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT or Paramedic - Mohave Valley Fire Department - Mohave Valley, AZ EMS Director - Weiser Ambulance District - Weiser, ID Deputy Chief, Emergency Services - Kachemak Emergency Services - Homer, AK Director of Emergency Services - Bakersfield / Monterey / Oxnard / Redlands / San Diego, CA, Hendersonville, TN, Mobile, AL, Palmer, AK Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral - City of Oceanside - Oceanside, CA (closes: Sep 18, 2020) Firefighter Paramedic Recruit - City of Oceanside - Oceanside, CA (closes: Sep 18, 2020) Deputy Chief - Duvall-King County Fire District 45 - Duvall, WA (closes: Sep 18, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic: Entry Level and Lateral Entry - Riverside Fire Authority - Centralia, WA (closes: Sep 21, 2020) Fire Chief - American Canyon Fire Protection District - American Canyon, CA (closes: Sep 21, 2020) Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Central Point, OR (closes: Sep 23, 2020) Fire Chief - City of Sterling Heights - Sterling Heights, MI (closes: Sep 25, 2020) Battalion Chief - City of Lafayette - Lafayette, CO (closes: Sep 27, 2020) Lateral Firefighter - Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 - Olympia, WA (closes: Sep 30, 2020) Assistant Fire Chief - Kalispell Fire Department - Kalispell, MT (closes: Sep 30, 2020) Lateral and Entry-Level Firefighter/PM - Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue - Port Ludlow, WA (closes: Sep 30, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry & Lateral - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Roseburg, OR (closes: Sep 30, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry - Winston-Dillard Fire District - Winston, OR (closes: Sep 30, 2020) Division Chief - Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District - Fort Mohave, AZ (closes: Oct 02, 2020) Fire Chief - Seaside Fire Department - Seaside, CA (closes: Oct 04, 2020) EMS Chief - Borough of Emmaus - Emmaus, PA (closes: Oct 06, 2020) Deputy Chief - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Spokane Valley, WA (closes: Oct 08, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - East Fork Fire Protection District - Minden, NV (closes: Oct 09, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - Selah Fire Department - Selah, WA (closes: Oct 09, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Corvallis - Corvallis, OR (closes: Oct 09, 2020) Battalion Chief - Verona Fire Department - Verona, WI (closes: Oct 11, 2020) Fire Marshal - Columbia River Fire & Rescue - St. Helens, OR (closes: Oct 13, 2020) Ambulance Chief - Town of Brookline - Brookline, NH (closes: Oct 14, 2020) Fire Chief - Hoodland Rural Fire District #74 - Welches, OR (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Division Chief - Cannon Beach Fire District - Cannon Beach, OR (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Fire Chief - Belmont Fire Department - Belmont, MA (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Deputy Chief - South Kitsap Fire and Rescue - Port Orchard, WA (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Paramedic Firefighter/Lateral Paramedic Firefighter - Fort Mohave Mesa Fire Department - Fort Mohave, AZ (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Truckee Fire Protection District - Truckee, CA (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic - Truckee Fire Protection District - Truckee, CA (closes: Oct 16, 2020) Recruit Firefighter - Golder Ranch Fire District - Tucson, AZ (closes: Oct 18, 2020) Communications Center Manager - City of Billings - Billings, MT (closes: Oct 19, 2020) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 4x4 - Asking $12,000 - Cloverdale, OR 1994 International 4900 DT466 E-one - Asking $16,000 OBO - Skykomish, WA 1991 Ford Ambulance - Asking $7,500 - Bellingham, WA 2003 HME Aherns Fox - Asking $49,000 OBO - Orting, WA 2003 Ford Super Duty F550 - $48,000 - Twisp, WA 1995 Ford F350 - Asking $25,000 OBO - Paul, ID 1994 International 4800 - 4x4 DT 466 - Asking $30,000 OBO - Paul, ID 1993 Salisbury E-One Pumper - Asking $14,995 - Salem, OR POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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| Northeast Wildland Fire Management Tools - Registration is now open - Webinar Series - September 21-29, 2020 Hybrid Fire Instructor 1 Course - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Union, WA - September 26 - October 4, 2020 Assessing Firesheds for Prioritization - Planning and Investment with Alan Ager - Webinar - September 29, 2020 Sharing Wildfire Risk Mitigation SWRM Tool - 1pm MT - Webinar - October 14, 2020 Fire-Rescue Med Conference - IAFC - Online - October 19, 2020 Fire Leadership Challenge - IAFC's Officer Development Program - Online - October 20-23, 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 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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