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Victims of fatal Seward Highway crash identified Alaska State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving a Pacific Star Seafoods truck on Friday. AST posted a Daily Dispatch saying it happened along the Seward Highway near mile 12.5 just before 5 p.m. Police say 58-year-old William Hagood was driving his Ford Escape southbound when 30-year-old Alex Schmelzenback was driving a Pacific Star Seafoods International flat-bed truck northbound. AST says Schmelzenbach lost control of the work truck due to slick pavement and drove into oncoming traffic, colliding with the Ford Escape. Hagood was extricated from his vehicle by Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department and taken to an area hospital where he later died. Schmelzenbach declined EMS at the scene. AST says alcohol does not appear to be a factor. KTUU-TV NBC 2 ANCHORAGE Sitka Now Vaccinating Everyone 16 And Older The COVID-19 vaccine clinic set up at Sitka, Alaska's civic center looks different from many in the lower 48. No lines. No crowds. Patients pop in every few minutes for their appointments, and they don't have to wait very long before a nurse directs them to roll up their sleeve. Another big difference? Some of the faces are younger. Much younger. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been bumpy in much of the country, but it's going surprisingly well in the remote island town of Sitka. The region's Tribal health organization has been so efficient, it's already vaccinated those at high risk and is now offering vaccines to everyone 16 and older. "I feel very lucky and thankful that I got the shot," says 17-year-old Bradley Westlock. He's a senior at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in town. He and a group of his classmates got their second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. WBUR NEWS PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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Fire department investigating cause of large warehouse fire in Texas VIDEO: Multiple firefighter units and HAZMAT crews responded to a four-alarm fire at a warehouse on Saturday afternoon along SH-249 and the Beltway near Tomball. It started at about 5:30 p.m. in the 62000 block of Tomball Parkway (SH-249) and lasted throughout the night. Investigators are still unclear of the cause. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office confirmed the building had been vacant for two years. It's currently owned by IQ Products Company, which supplies household, automotive and personal care products. The fire happened on the storage side of the building where they keep the finished products. Drivers passing the scene shared video with KHOU 11, showing heavy flames and large plumes of black smoke engulfing the building. "And then you could start hearing aerosol cans popping off. Bam. Bam. Bam. We were safe at the distance we were at and then after a while, police came.' KHOU-TV CBS 11 HOUSTON Police: Connecticut ambulance employee arrested in string of Molotov cocktail attacks A Connecticut ambulance company employee was arrested and charged in a string of Molotov cocktail attacks across the state that targeted two emergency medical services agencies, a volunteer fire department and a private residence on the same day, authorities said. Richard White, 37, of Torrington, Connecticut, was arrested around 10 p.m. on Saturday by Pennsylvania State Police troopers who stopped his car on Interstate 80 near Milton, Pennsylvania, officials said. An arrest warrant was issued for White on Saturday night, charging him with third-degree arson and third-degree burglary. He is being held in Pennsylvania on a $150,000 bond and is awaiting extradition back to Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael A. Spera told ABC News on Sunday. ABC NEWS North Carolina fire department's dual driver ladder truck maneuvers through tight spots, features tall ladder PHOTOS: Asheville Fire Department's dual driver ladder truck is a tiller truck or a tractor drawn aerial (TDA). This hook-and-ladder truck features a specialized turntable ladder mounted on a semi-trailer truck. Ladder 1 was purchased for $1.2 million back in 2019. It runs out of the downtown station and responds to more than 2,800 calls per year. Maybe you are wondering why the Asheville Fire Department chose to purchase this type of truck versus a standard ladder truck. This type of ladder truck allows AFD firefighters to more safely maneuver through the narrow streets and challenging terrain of downtown Asheville. These types of trucks are designed with increased maneuverability with shorter wheelbases and impressive turning radius. The tractor drawn aerial truck responds to fires, rescues, car wrecks and EMS calls. Its ladder extends to 103 feet. THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE University of Kansas researchers answer call to improve sleep for firefighters to boost performance and safety A team of investigators at the University of Kansas is collecting data and designing interventions to improve the quality of sleep for firefighters and paramedics in the Lawrence Douglas County Fire-Medical Department. For these first responders, better sleep could improve their quality of life and boost their performance as they encounter life-and-death situations. The stressful work of responding to emergencies demands both physical stamina and quick decision making. "Among the many responsibilities of their job, our EMTs and paramedics have to make drug calculations regardless of the time of day or night or situation, so sleep deprivation is a concern," said Kevin Joles, division chief with LDCFM. "If somebody is sleep deprived and distracted when throwing a ladder against a house and they hit a power line, it could kill them or another firefighter." MEDICAL EXPRESS A Brief History of COVID, 1 Year In On February 20, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the first person in the United States had died from COVID-19 — a man in his fifties living in Washington state. Since then, close to 28 million Americans have been infected with the novel (new) coronavirus, officially known as SARS-CoV-2, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University. Nearly half a million have died, more than in any other country in the world. The year has been one of unspeakable tragedy, but also hope with the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines. The development of these highly effective vaccines is "a great scientific tour de force," according to Thomas Russo, MD, chief of infectious disease at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in New York. Here's a look back at the most significant U.S. milestones in the pandemic's first year, where we stand now, and the challenges ahead. EVERYDAY HEALTH PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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L-O-D-D Pennsylvania - John Evans, Fire Boat Pilot, Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia, PA L-O-D-D Pennsylvania - Phillip Craig Ginter, Firefighter, Beavertown Rescue Hose Company, Beavertown, Pennsylvania L-O-D-D Arkansas - Edward Karriem, Battalion Chief, Little Rock Fire Department, Little Rock, AR L-O-D-D New Jersey - John Jonker, Sr., Firefighter, Erskine Lakes Fire Company #1, Ringwood, NJ L-O-D-D Kentucky - Garry Key, Acting Chief,,Zoneton Fire Protection District, Shepherdsville, KY Safety Stand Down 2021 Rebuild Rehab - Rebuild Rehab NFPA Journal launches new web version - Will print quarterly NFPA Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) Desk Reference 2020 Edition - Now Available 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. Safeware - Featured Supplier - Leader in emergency preparedness providing public safety products and firefighter personal protective equipment AT&T - Featured Supplier - Wireless voice and data services including Smartphones, Tablets, 4G LTE, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) |
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Battalion Chief - West Plainfield Fire Protection District - Davis, CA College Student Fire-EMS Responder Live-In (Ride-Along) Program - Southern Maine Community College - South Portland, ME Firefighter/Paramedic - City of La Grande - La Grande, OR Confidential Recruiting: - What is it? Fire Chief - City of Kalispell - Kalispell, MT Deputy Fire Marshal - Clark County Government - Clark County, WA Sales Representative: Emergency Response Vehicles - Northern CA/Northern NV, Southern CA/Southern NV and WA - Several Locations Director of Emergency Services - Austin, TX / Georgetown, DE / Salinas, CA / Ventura, CA / San Diego, CA / Bend, OR / Salem, OR / South Boston, MA / Palm Springs, CA / Bakersfield, CA Firefighter/Paramedic - Lake Havasu City Fire Department - Lake Havasu City, AZ State Fire Academy Director - Massachusetts Firefighting Academy - Stow, MA Fire Chief - Village of Wilmette - Wilmette, IL Resident Firefighter Testing - Douglas County Fire District #2 - East Wenatchee, WA Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Folsom - Folsom, CA (closes: Mar 01, 2021) Fire Engineer Paramedic - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Roseburg, OR (closes: Mar 01, 2021) Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry & Lateral - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Roseburg, OR (closes: Mar 01, 2021) Fire Chief - City of Wausau Fire Department - Wausau, WI (closes: Mar 05, 2021) Fire Chief - City of Augusta - Augusta, GA (closes: Mar 05, 2021) Assistant Chief - East Olympia Fire District #6 - East Olympia, WA (closes: Mar 05, 2021) Deputy Fire Marshal - Riverside County Fire Department - Riverside, CA (closes: Mar 09, 2021) Area Fire Management Officer - Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation - Billings, MT (closes: Mar 11, 2021) Training Officer - City of Lafayette/New Carlton Fire District - Lafayette, OR (closes: Mar 12, 2021) Firefighter / Paramedic - Riverside Fire Authority - Centralia, WA (closes: Mar 12, 2021) Fire Chief - City of Redwood City - Redwood City, CA (closes: Mar 14, 2021) Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator - Orange County Fire Authority - Irvine, CA (closes: Mar 14, 2021) Half-time Support Specialist I - City of Vancouver - Vancouver, WA (closes: Mar 15, 2021) Firefighter - EMT - Hanford Fire Department - Richland, WA (closes: Mar 16, 2021) Firefighter - Paramedic - Hanford Fire Department - Richland, WA (closes: Mar 16, 2021) Firefighter Paramedic - Entry Level & Lateral - Longview Fire Department - Longview, WA (closes: Mar 17, 2021) Firefighter EMT - Entry Level & Lateral - Longview Fire Department - Longview, WA (closes: Mar 17, 2021) Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic - Kittitas County Fire District No. 7 - Cle Elum, WA (closes: Mar 19, 2021) Firefighter and Paramedic/Firefighter - Olympia Fire Department - Olympia, WA (closes: Mar 19, 2021) Firefighter IV/III/II - City of Thornton Fire Stations - Thornton, CO (closes: Mar 19, 2021) Deputy Chief - East Pierce Fire & Rescue - Bonney Lake, WA (closes: Mar 24, 2021) Deputy Fire Chief - City of Collinsville - Collinsville, IL (closes: Mar 26, 2021) Fire Chief - Estacada Fire District - Estacada, OR (closes: Mar 31, 2021) Firefighter/Paramedic - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - The Dalles, OR (closes: Apr 10, 2021) Firefighter/Paramedic - Columbia River Fire & Rescue Civil Service Commission - St. Helens, OR (closes: Apr 29, 2021) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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1995 GMC Top Kick - $14,995 - Salem, OR 2015 Ford Explorer Fully Equipped Command Vehicle - $38,995 (reasonable offers considered) - Arroyo Grande, CA 1996 E-One 95' Tower Ladder - $65,000.00 - Carol Stream, IL 1990 International/Western States Fire Engine - Accepting Sealed Bids - Jefferson, OR 1982 International 2000-gallon Tender - Accepting Sealed Bids - Jefferson, OR 1995 GMC Top Kick - Sealed bid auction - Salem, OR 2003 Ford E350 Aid Car - $15,000 - Duvall, WA 2003 Ford E350 Aid Car - $15,000 - Duvall, WA POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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