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| Man plunges truck in hole on the washed-out Richardson Highway VIDEO: It seems remarkable that 64-year-old Bob Barnes wasn't seriously injured when he drove his truck into a 20-foot hole near a washed out bridge on the Richardson Highway last week. Barnes said he didn't realize the road was closed or that the bridge at Bear Creek had washed out. "I don't see it till I'm right on it, and then I just slammed my brakes and skidded right into that hole, and down we go," Barnes said. Barnes was driving his truck back from Fairbanks to his home in the Copper River Valley on a rainy Monday night when it happened. He figures he was going about 55 miles per hour when he drove into the hole. He was able to climb out of his truck, but getting out of the hole proved more difficult. Barnes said he had to claw his way up a steep embankment and had managed to make a grab at the guardrail when something amazing happened, he realized there was another man standing by the bridge. KTUU-TV NBC 2 ANCHORAGE Firefighters closer to completing structure protection activities on the Paradise Complex Crews continue to take advantage of the nice weather across the fire complex. Since Tuesday, fire managers were able to obtain more accurate data, resulting in a slight increase in acres burned totaling 278,222 acres for the entire complex of seven fires. Firefighters continue to work toward competing structure protection activities in communities around Lake Michumina and on isolated structures located in the northern area of the lake. On the eastern side of the complex, crews are pulling out unneeded equipment from the Starr Fire (#508) to consolidate loads for removal by air resources. are wrapping up structure protection efforts west of the Leaf Fire (#385) and will leave the area today. Fire managers continue to monitor fires within the complex via helicopter throughout the remaining duration of the incident to keep eyes on fire activity and ensure structure protection objectives are fully achieved. ALASKA WILDLAND FIRE INFORMATION PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Raging fire tears through two buildings in Louisiana PHOTOS: Crews with the Shreveport Fire Department responded to the scene of a two-alarm fire Thursday morning. The call came in around 2:30 a.m. on July 21 to the 200 block of Wall Street in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood. When firefighters got on the scene, they found one home to be fully involved. The flames then spread to a second-story home next door. According to firefighters on scene, the only occupant of the first home stepped out for a few minutes and returned to find it on fire. According to Caddo Parish dispatch records, at one point there were more than three dozen units on the scene. Shreveport Fire Department officials say the incident was upgraded to a 2nd alarm response after the first engine got on scene. Fifty-four firefighters worked for several hours to put out the fire. KSLA-TV CBS 12 SHREVEPORT Firefighter Occupation Elevated to Highest Classification for Cancer Risk With guidance from a team of scientists that included a University of Miami public health researcher, the World Health Organization's cancer division reclassified firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogenic profession. There's no question that becoming a firefighter is a dangerous job. But beyond the obvious perils of saving lives, research reveals that the profession also brings other risks with it. Chief among them: cancer. It's that discovery that led to the creation of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI) in 2015. Now, the ominous trend has gripped the attention of global health researchers. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Colorado governor authorizes paid administrative leave for state employees acting as volunteer firefighters State employees in Colorado will now be able to receive paid administrative leave to respond to a fire as a volunteer firefighter or first responder. Gov. Jared Polis signed the executive order authorizing all state agencies and departments to provide up to five days of additional paid leave for these state employees on Wednesday morning. The decision came after Polis recently met with fire officials in Eads and volunteer firefighters in Rico and other parts of the state to talk about their needs. Some discussion surrounded equipment and fire stations, but one problem Russ Watson with the Kiowa County Fire Protection District and others brought up was the amount of state employees they have living in their areas who are or want to be volunteer firefighters having a hard time volunteering because of the unpaid time off from their day jobs. KMGH-TV ABC 7 DENVER Illinois first responders using new communication boards for patients facing verbal communication challenges Communication is key, especially in medical emergencies, but when a patient has a disability affecting their speech or can't communicate because of a sudden medical crisis, first responders have trouble finding out the best way to help the patient in need. The Peoria Area Speech-Language Hearing Association, or PASHA for short, is partnering with Advanced Medical Transport and the Peoria Area EMS to create more than 200 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Boards for emergency responders. Matthew Jackson is the medical director for the Peoria Area EMS with OSF Healthcare. Jackson said it is vital that first responders can piece together what patients are experiencing when an ambulance arrives. Without proper communication, Jackson said first responders are left guessing what is wrong, and he said this can lead to mistreatment, a delay in treatment and delays in the emergency room. WCBU-FM 89.9 PEORIA 'Aquaman' rescued by authorities and good Samaritan after being thrown off New York bridge into river VIDEO: A dog nicknamed Aquaman is lucky to be alive after being rescued by a good Samaritan and officials from the New York Fire Department when it was reportedly thrown off a bridge and into the Harlem River. The distressing incident occurred on Tuesday when Marine 4 from the New York Fire Department responded to a report of a dog that was in distress in the Harlem River after somebody reportedly threw the dog off of a bridge, the FDNY said in a post on social media. When Marine 4 arrived, Lt. Salvatore Sodano discovered a civilian in the water with the flailing animal trying to keep it afloat and rescue it from drowning, reported New York ABC station WABC. It is currently unclear who threw the dog into the river or why they may have done it but authorities were able to rescue the dog thanks to their quick response time as well as help from the good Samaritan. ABC NEWS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D New Mexico - Matthew Anthony King, Lieutenant, Bernalillo County Fire Department, Albuquerque, NM L-O-D-D California - Brian Falk, Captain, Kern County Fire Department, Bakersfield, CA L-O-D-D Florida - Austin Duran, Firefighter/EMT, Apopka Fire Department, Apopka, FL L-O-D-D Connecticut - William "Bill" Halstead, Sr., Chief, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Sandy Hook, CT NFPA "Sites of Excellence" Pilot Program Demonstrates Success of Community Wildfire Safety Prevention New NFPA Certification and Learning Path Helps Professionals Demonstrate Proficiency as Water-Based Systems Designers Fire Rescue TV is Hiring - Seeking an active or retired Company or Chief Officer Wildfire Safety Guide Request for Proposals: Applications for Association Management Services/Contract General Manager - Proposals due by July 29, 2022 NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Education & Training Save The Date: 16th Annual Fiesta de Los Bomberos - Feast & Fairways - September 15-17, 2022 COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies Fire Camp Reimbursements - IAFC's Volunteer Workforce Solutions offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 fire departments 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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| Entry Level Firefighters - Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Kent, WA Fire Lieutenant - City of Bethel - Bethel, AK Assistant Fire Chief - City of Lansing - Lansing, MI Deputy Fire Chief - City of Dallas Fire & EMS - Dallas, OR Fire Inspector I/II - Tempe Fire Medical Rescue - Tempe, AZ Deputy Chief - Eastside Fire & Rescue - Issaquah, WA Fire Chief - City of Green Bay - Green Bay, WI Deputy Fire Chief - City of Hemet - Hemet, CA Single Role Paramedics UPDATE- Expanded Residency Zone - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - The Dalles, OR Firefighter-Paramedic or EMT & Civilian Paramedic - Picture Rocks Fire & Medical District - Tucson, AZ Fire Protection Faculty Position - Portland Community College - Portland, OR Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Spokane Valley, WA Battalion Chief (3 positions) - City of Beloit - Beloit, WI Fire Chief/Director of Emergency Management - City of Monroe - Monroe, WI Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level & Lateral No Residency Requirement - La Pine Rural Fire Protection District - La Pine, OR Paramedic/Firefighter, Full Time - Teton County Fire & Rescue - Teton Valley, ID Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic - City of Rochester - Rochester, NY Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Bainbridge Island Fire Department - Bainbridge Island, WA Assistant Chief of Operations - South King Fire & Rescue - Federal Way, WA Paramedic, Full Time, Varied Shift - Adventist Health - Tillamook, OR Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Open Until Filled (Multiple Positions & Locations) Firefighter/EMT III or Paramedic - Skagway Fire Department - Skagway, AK Training Officer - Skagway Fire Department - Skagway, AK Fire Inspector/Senior Fire Inspector - City of Ventura Fire Department - Ventura, CA (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Paramedic AO (Apparatus Operator w/pump) - Turner Fire District - Turner, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Single Role Paramedic (non-entry) - Turner Fire District - Turner, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Firefighter - City of Roseburg Fire Department - Roseburg, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Marysville - Marysville, CA (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Fire Marshal - Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority - Florence, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Emergency Medical Technician - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Jul 25, 2022) Deputy State Fire Marshal - Inspection - Washington State Patrol - Bellevue, WA (closes: Jul 25, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Alamosa - Alamosa, CO (closes: Jul 25, 2022) Fire Marshal (Deputy Chief) - City of Springfield - Springfield, OR (closes: Jul 31, 2022) Part-Time Firefighters / EMT Basic / Paramedic - Lyons Fire Protection District - Lyons, CO (closes: Aug 01, 2022) Firefighter EMT Basic/EMT Paramedic - City of Gresham - Gresham, OR (closes: Aug 01, 2022) Accounting Specialist - Frederick-Firestone Fire District - Frederick, CO (closes: Aug 02, 2022) Deputy Chief - Spokane County Fire District 10 - Airway Heights, WA (closes: Aug 05, 2022) Deputy Fire Chief - City of Encinitas - Encinitas, CA (closes: Aug 08, 2022) Firefighter Paramedics UPDATE- Expanded Residency Zone - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - The Dalles, OR (closes: Aug 08, 2022) Deputy State Fire Marshal (In-Training) - Washington State Patrol - Olympia, WA (closes: Aug 09, 2022) Deputy State Fire Marshal - Professional Development & Response - Washington State Patrol - Olympia, WA (closes: Aug 09, 2022) Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Firefighter-Paramedic Recruits - City of Ventura Fire Department - Ventura, CA (closes: Aug 15, 2022) Lateral Firefighter/Medic - City of Salem - Salem, OR (closes: Aug 15, 2022) Fire Chief - City of San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo, CA (closes: Aug 16, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Sparks - Sparks, NV (closes: Aug 17, 2022) Fire Chief - Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District - Jefferson, OR (closes: Aug 19, 2022) Fire Chief - Wasatch County Fire District - Heber City, UT (closes: Aug 19, 2022) Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon, WA (closes: Aug 21, 2022) Assistant Fire Chief - City of Helena - Helena, MT (closes: Aug 22, 2022) Single-Role EMS Positions - Umatilla County Fire District #1 - Hermiston, OR (closes: Aug 26, 2022) Fire Marshal (Division Chief-Prevention) - City of Redding - Redding, CA (closes: Sep 04, 2022) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| 2007 Ford Expedition XLT - Asking $6,500 - Cowlitz County Fire District #5 - Kalama, WA 2007 Ford Econoline 350 / Lifeline Ambulance - Asking $22,000 - Cowlitz County Fire District #5 - Kalama, WA Extrication Equipment - $3,500 - Port Angeles, WA 2000 Ford Motors AMB - $12,000 - Burien, WA 2000 NaviStar International 4700 LP 4x2 - $10,000 - Burien, WA 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Type 1 Road Rescue Ambulance - $25,000 OBO - Cusick, WA 2011 Rosebauer Rescue w/ Light and Air - $197,000 OBO - Crestwood, MO MTECH PolyTough Fire Skid w/ Striker 3 pump - $20,000 (AS-IS) - Clatskanie, OR 1995 Ford L9000 4 Door - Minimum bid $20k, accepting bids through July 30th - Corbett, OR 2008 E450 Ford Type 3 Braun NW Ambulance - $25,000 OBO - Orting, WA POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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| AT&T FirstNet User Webinar - Live Q&A - Hosted Monthly by WFCA - 10:30 AM PST - August 3, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 6-9, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 10-24, 2022 Fire Inspector I Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - September 12-15, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 12-15, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 12-15, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operation - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 16-18, 2022 Vision 2022 - FirstNet Users Summit - Public Safety Broadband Technology Association - Las Vegas, NV - September 19-22, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 19-23, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Introduction to Basic Peer Support Training - Webinar - September 22, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 26-30, 2022 Firefighter 2 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 1-15, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 3-7, 2022 Fire Service Instructor II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 3-7, 2022 Incident Safety Officer - Bend Fire & Rescue - Bend, OR - October 7-9, 2022 The Engine Company: Effective Fire Attack - With Jeff Shupe and Strategic Fire Training - Olympia, WA - October 8-9, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery - October 10-13, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - On-Line Delivery - October 10-14, 2022 American Fire Sprinkler Association 41 Convention - Register Now! - Las Vegas, NV - October 16-19, 2022 2022 Fire Prevention Institute - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Lake Chelan, WA - October 17-21, 2022 Fire Officer 3 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Duvall, WA - October 17-25, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 24-28, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Fire Officer I - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery - November 7-11, 2022 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - November 14-17, 2022 Fire Officer 4 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Duvall, WA - November 14-21, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - November 14-18, 2022 Hybrid NFPA Fire Instructor II - Jacksonville, OR - November 17-18, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - November 28 - December 2, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - December 5-9, 2022 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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