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| Increase in mental health related calls for Bloomington-Normal Fire Departments In the twin cities, local fire departments are seeing significant increases in mental health related calls. In 2021, Bloomington-Normal firefighters and paramedics responded to an increased volume of behavioral health calls. "We got some data for the last four years, and it shows about a 43% increase overall in mental health transports during that time," said public information officer at the Bloomington Fire Department, Frank Friend. Friend said, at the Bloomington Fire Department, that includes a 13% increase from 2020 to 2021. At the latest city council meeting, Fire Chief Eric West reported 863 behavioral health calls in 2020 and said there were around 890 in 2021. "Surprisingly, June and July were the highest overall averages for those four years, with post-holiday months being a close second," Friend said. WMBD-TV CBS 31 PEORIA Chicago first responders escaped physical injuries during parade shooting, but plenty are hurting No police officers or other first responders suffered physical injuries responding to the horrific tragedy Monday at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. But some likely suffered psychological trauma that, if not addressed, can hurt them in the long run, according to a suburban psychologist who specializes in helping first responders. Carrie Steiner, of First Responders Wellness Center, has been working this week with first responders from Vernon Hills and Deerfield who worked the mass shooting. The tragedy may be especially disturbing to police from the Highland Park area, because it is a relatively peaceful community, she said. "It (the shooting) really shakes your view of the world," said Steiner, who worked 13 years as a Chicago police officer before shifting careers. Police officers typically enter the field with a desire to help people, but "Nobody signed up for a mass shooting." DAILY HERALD - METERED SITE Lawmakers pushing to upgrade Peoria dispatch systems Local lawmakers are pushing for funding to improve the River City's police, fire and EMT communications systems. "When I talk to law enforcement and talked to the chief here about what they need in the city to help make their jobs easier, we heard consistently that their communication system needs to be upgraded," congressman Darin LaHood said. The computer-aided dispatch - or "CAD" - system that Peoria police and fire departments use is nearly 30 years old. LaHood is requesting $2 million to improve dispatch centers and records systems, and leaders with the Peoria Police Department say this will improve response times and communication between dispatchers and first responders. WHOI-TV ABC 19 PEORIA Macomb Fire Department responds to house fire on E. Carroll Street At 9:03 p.m., July 5, 2022, the Macomb Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in a single-family home located at 1020 E Carroll Street. The initial crew arrived on scene at 9:05 p.m. and found smoke emitting from the attic. Entry was made into the structure where fire was found in the attic. The fire was extinguished and deemed Under Control with a Loss Stopped at 10:39 p.m. No Injuries were reported to residents or fire personnel. The apartment sustained fire damage to the roof area with smoke and water damage throughout with an estimated loss of $20,000. The home was insured. The residence had working smoke detectors but were not sounding at the time of arrival due to the fire being confined to the attic. The residents were notified by another family member who had noticed the smoke while outside and had evacuated the residence upon arrival. MCDONOUGH COUNTY VOICE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Two boats 'completely destroyed', eight others damaged in Ohio fire The US Coast Guard's Toledo Marine Safety Unit responded to a massive fire at the Son Rise Marina in Sandusky on Thursday. According to the Coast Guard's Great Lakes division, they responded to a pollution threat caused by the fire. Officials said multiple boats went up in flames. The Coast Guard said it is working with port partners to mitigate environmental impacts and to oversee the removal of the boats. It's unclear what sparked the fire. WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 TOLEDO Related Photos: Boats Burn in Ohio Fire Reports of bomb threats to campuses across U.S. include Kansas schools A report of a bomb threat Thursday afternoon at Dodge City Community College is the latest among similar threats made to campuses across the U.S., investigators confirmed. On the all reporting a bomb in the Arts classroom at Dodge City Community College, no suspicious device was located. The Dodge City Police Department said the call said the bomb was located at the back of a classroom and that it would detonate in a little more than one hour. "Police Fire and EMS responded and coordinated with campus security to evacuate the area and sweep the stated location," the Dodge City PD said. This followed college administration and security requesting the area be swept by a police K-9 specialized in detecting explosives. KWCH-DT CBS 12 HUTCHINSON Firefighters who saved the historic Whiskey Row are being celebrated 'Kentucky style' VIDEO: What better way to say 'thank you' than with a bottle of bourbon? That's what Old Forester is doing to commemorate the Firefighters who saved Whiskey Row seven years ago. The historic block in Downtown Louisville caught fire on July 7, 2015, and was nearly destroyed. Firefighters managed to safely put out the fire while also preserving the historic façade. As Louisville Fire Chief Gregory Frederick remembers, it was not an easy task. "It was a huge challenge for us," Frederick said. "Not to mention that it was such a large area, it was almost like having two separate fires. One on Washington Street, and one on Main Street." It took several hours for the firefighter to extinguish the blaze. Nearby business the Troll Pub went without damage. "We were extremely lucky," operating partner Ben Barker said. WLKY-TV CBS 32 LOUISVILLE 4 types of robots currently used to aid first responders First responders must handle various disaster response situations, ranging from simple fire extinguishing drills or minor accidents to huge disasters such as terrorist attacks. While the job of all first responders, including firefighters, police and medics, is to prepare for often dangerous scenarios, there is always a risk of the first responders getting into the same trouble as those they attempt to rescue every day. This is where the robots come into play. The number of catastrophic global disasters continues to increase. Whenever it comes to emergency aid, it logically follows that more assistance is preferable to less. Fire Detectors. Fire is very dangerous and can cause a building to collapse within minutes if not attended to. Unfortunately, firefighters may not always be able to realize fires that have spread up to the ceiling or inside the walls. WE ARE THE MIGHTY Florida firefighter paddles 80 open ocean miles for cystic fibrosis research PHOTOS: At 25 years old, Destin firefighter and EMT Holly Heidenreich loves the extreme life. Most recently paddling 80 miles from Bimini, Bahamas to mainland Florida with her bare hands. With her teammate, Megan Scully from Lake Worth, Fla., the women made up the only prone board paddling team for the 2022 Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis challenge. The pair completed the 80 miles in 15 hours, 38 minutes and 41 seconds. Prone paddling is different than paddleboard or kayaking. Heidenreich said the paddler is on their stomach or knees using only their arms to propel them forward. "I went on my knees and it's definitely faster, but it will wear yourself out a bit more," said Heidenreich. "I laid on my stomach for most of it just hoping for the best and kept going" WKRG-TV CBS 5 MOBILE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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