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Nome police investigate 2 recent suspicious fires The Nome Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying the cause of a fire that was set at a home early Tuesday morning, the second suspicious blaze reported locally in recent weeks. The fire on Steadman Street was set at about 4 a.m. Tuesday and is believed to be intentional, according to a Facebook post from police. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters, according to Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Knowlton. Knowlton said a shed on the property was engulfed in flames upon arrival. "The fire was starting to move to other exposures, so we deployed lines and got the fire knocked down," he said. This is the second local fire that is believed to have been intentionally set. An Oct. 1 fire resulted in tens of thousands of dollars' worth of damages to a Tobuk Alley property. ALASKA PUBLIC MEDIA PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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VIDEO: Massive Texas chemical plant fire extinguished, shelter-in-place lifted Firefighters from 18 departments in four counties have put out the massive chemical plant fire at Sound Resource Solutions in Shepherd, Texas, the San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management said. The fire on FM 1127, approximately 75 miles northeast of Houston, started with an explosion that happened at 8:17 a.m. and it burned for hours. There was a shelter-in-place for residents in a one-mile radius that was lifted nearly 7 hours after the explosion. Single northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 59 reopened by 6:30 p.m., TxDOT said, but expect delays until all lanes reopen. Sound Resource Solutions president Geoff Harfield said the explosion was caused by a "forklift incident." An individual working on a forklift noticed chemicals leaking from a container and when he went to lift the container up, he noticed a fire. KHOU-TV CBS 11 HOUSTON Related Videos/Photos: Large flames, smoke over Shepherd chemical plant Alabama fire & rescue to launch in-house paramedic training program early next year Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services (BFRS) is launching an in-house paramedic training program, which will be the first of its kind in the entire state. Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon said the inspiration for this program was born from the nationwide shortage of paramedics they feel the effects of locally. This will be a 7-month fast track program that starts early next year. The first group of 15 people will begin in February and will finish in October. Chief Moon said the training is free and personnel will be paid their full salary while in class. A $10,000 sign on bonus is included alongside an annual $5,000 bonus for paramedics assigned to rescue units. WIAT-TV CBS 42 BIRMINGHAM Serving the whole community: Including veterans in your recruitment & retention efforts November 11 is Veterans Day, a celebration to honor America's veterans for their service, dedication, and sacrifice. The theme for Veterans Day 2023 is "Service." This week, consider how your department supports and recognizes your current and potential members who have served in the U.S. military. Joseph Danao is the deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, a fire instructor, a volunteer firefighter/EMT, and a member of the National Volunteer Fire Council's SAFER Work Group, among other positions. He provided his insight on how volunteer firefighters and emergency services personnel can recruit and retain veterans in their organization. NVFC.ORG Georgia firefighters brave the heat with hot wings challenge VIDEO: A spicy challenge had Hall County firefighters laughing and gasping for air as they tackled insanely hot wings while answering questions. Like the YouTube series "Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, where celebrities answer questions while enduring increasingly spicy wings, three Hall County Fire Rescue team members decided to try the idea themselves. In their show, "Too Hot to Handle," Lieutenant Brian Gregory, firefighters Gavin Berry and Coleman Lowenthal gave the audience some memorable moments between water and milk-drinking breaks. "The point of this exercise is to show that we can withstand the heat," Lowenthal said, laughing. While the firefighters may have been left reaching for milk and coughing, the show served as a unique opportunity for residents to connect with the local heroes who protect their community. WXIA-TV NBC 11 ATLANTA PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| 2024 Northwest Leadership Seminar For over half a century, the Northwest Leadership Seminar has been a source of inspiration and guidance for both up-and-coming talents and experienced leaders, influencing the journeys of numerous individuals. We invite you to participate in the commemoration of our 54th anniversary. |
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| How 3 words can save lives what3words, a location system used by the LAFD and others, has given every 10ft square a unique 3 word identifier. In emergencies, people can find the 3 words for their exact location on the free app and give them to 911. It also helps coordinate cross-team efforts, enabling faster response. Find out more. |
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