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| Understanding the Role of IAFC; Support Dan Munsey for 2024 IAFC Second Vice President Author: Dan Munsey, MPA, EFO, CFO, Fire Chief In just over a week, voting opens for the IAFC 2nd VP elections. Since announcing my candidacy, a common question arises: "What does the IAFC do for me?" The answer is straightforward: some challenges are too large for our individual resources to handle. We face global issues that surpass our local jurisdictions and national borders—beyond our agencies and state associations. Leadership at the international level is essential to gather and listen to advice of our diverse experts and collaborate with our national and international partners to meet the demands of our changing fire service. I encourage you to continue reading to learn more about the IAFC and why strong leadership is necessary. read more |
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Murphysboro Fire Department recognizes its officials on International Firefighters Day PHOTO: The Murphysboro Fire Department recognized its deputies on International Firefighters Day. The team's Chief, Steve McBride, posted an official recognition on the department's Facebook page Saturday morning to thank the town's firefighters for their hard work. "They are not only there when the bell rings for a fire, but they are also responding to medical calls, maintaining equipment, training in all disciplines of the fire service and teaching fire safety to many different groups," wrote McBride. "Sometimes they leave their homes multiple times during their off duty days to respond to calls." McBride then went on to acknowledge the team's dedications and professionalism. The deputies' families also received a shoutout. WSIL-TV ABC 3 HARRISBURG Hinsdale Interim Fire Chief Retiring The Hinsdale Fire Department is poised to go from one interim chief to another. Interim Fire Chief Jon Carlson, who took the reins in early April, has announced his retirement effective May 30, according to the village. On Tuesday, the Village Board plans to vote on the appointment of Jeffrey Pindelski as the interim chief, starting Friday. According to Pindelski's LinkedIn page, he retired in 2021 as the fire chief in Downers Grove. He is now a fire service consultant. Carlson became the interim chief after Fire Chief John Giannelli retired April 5. Giannelli was the chief for seven years. At Tuesday's meeting, the board plans to vote on a contract for Pindelski. He would get $3,625 each week as interim chief. HINSDALE-CLARENDON HILLS PATCH Illinois firefighters become prize-winning fishers for 40th Crappie Tournament at Lake Shelbyville PHOTOS: Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 hosted their 40th Annual Shawn Marmion Memorial Crappie Tournament at Lake Shelbyville last week, assembling Illinois first responders for a day of fishing and fellowship. The tournament serves as a light-hearted, outdoorsy get-together for firefighters from across the state. L1260 President Zach Tish said some firefighters have attended the event for decades, and even out-of-state crews will join in on occasion. Tish said prizes are given for the first fish and biggest fish. Teams of firefighters can compete in either the Active or Retired divisions. But this year, the tournament didn't only include fire crews — a Police division was also invited into the fun. Ahead of Wednesday's competition, participants were able to meet one another through a steak dinner at the boat launch. WCIA-TV CBS 3 CHAMPAIGN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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VIDEO: Fire destroys building at greyhound park in Arizona Tucson fire crews battled a huge fire at Tucson Greyhound Park early in the morning on May 4. TFD says units responded about 3:00 a.m. to the 2600 block of south 3rd Avenue for a commercial building fire. The building was identified as the former Tucson Greyhound Park in South Tucson. Tucson Fire says heavy fire conditions forced crews to take a defensive approach, as well as call in additional resources. TFD says 30 firefighters were used along with one engine company from South Tucson to control the fire, which took 90 minutes. There were no injuries to firefighters and no displaced occupants. The fire cause is under investigation. KOLD-TV CBS 13 TUCSON 3 injured after fire department tanker collides with semi in Ohio PHOTOS: Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a local fire department's tanker truck and a semi-truck in Canton Saturday morning. The crash happened around 10:27 a.m. in the 2800 block of Faircrest Street SW. According to Canton fire officials, an East Sparta Fire Department tanker truck was heading to a fire at the PSC Metals facility in Canton Township when it collided with a semi-truck, causing the semi to flip onto its side. The semi driver and two people in the tanker were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Canton Fire Department, who responded to the accident. The tanker truck also suffered serious front-end damage, as seen in photos sent to FOX 8. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. WJW-TV FOX 8 CLEVELAND Hundreds rescued as storms move across Texas; Child dies after being swept away in floodwaters VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Storms in Texas brought additional rain Sunday to the already saturated Houston area where hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads, while to the north in the Fort Worth area, a child died after being swept away when the car he was traveling in got stuck in floodwaters. Over the last week, areas near Lake Livingston, located northeast of Houston, have gotten upwards of 23 inches (58 centimeters) of rain, National Weather Service meteorologist Jimmy Fowler said on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, he said, areas in northeastern Harris County, the nation's third-largest county that includes Houston, had a range of 6 inches (15 centimeters) to almost 17 inches (43 centimeters) of rain in that same period. Scattered showers in the Houston area on Sunday brought light to moderate rainfall, he said. KTRE-TV ABC 9 LUFKIN Georgia fire museum vandalized by ax-wielding man VIDEO: A man was booked into the Cobb County jail after police say he got inside the Marietta Fire Museum and went on a rampage, causing significant damage. The free museum is filled with equipment and tools used by the Marietta Fire Department dating back to 1854. Capt. Steven Dau oversees the Marietta Fire Museum. He and others spent the day assessing the damage after police say a man identified as 39-year-old Mjiti Whitlow got into the museum early Thursday morning and wreaked havoc on some of the displays. An image taken from video of Whitlow inside the museum shows him with an ax in his hands. Another image shows him dropping a fire extinguisher from the second floor onto an antique coin-operated ride-on fire truck on the first floor. A third image shows him using a fire extinguisher, creating a huge mess. WAGA-TV FOX 5 ATLANTA PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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