|
|
Tri-County Fire Protection District Grant Funds Awarded The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2022 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million was awarded to 104 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. The purpose of the program is to allow eligible applicants the opportunity to purchase small equipment that they may otherwise not be able to purchase. The OSFM received 373 applications, requesting around $8.4 million in funding for this grant period. In our area, Tri-County Fire Protection District headquartered in Beecher City will receive $25,566. St. Peter Fire Protection District in Fayette County will receive $24,630. "Funding provided from our Small Equipment Grant Program is a huge benefit, especially to our rural volunteer departments in the state. EFFINGHAM NEWS LEADER Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District remembers firefighter who died 55 years ago battling house fire The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District said they are remembering a 16-year veteran firefighter who died 55 years ago today (yesterday) while fighting a house fire in Algonquin. Firefighter Edwin LeRoy "Roy" Benson of the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District was one of the first firefighters on the scene of a house fire on Pioneer Road on April 5, 1967. Benson, 46, drove a fire truck to the house fire and was advancing a hose line toward the burning residence when he collapsed, according to the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Benson was treated by other firefighters at the scene and was transported to Sherman Hospital but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, the Illinois Fire Service Institute said. LAKE AND HENRY COUNTY SCANNER Fire Dept. Coffee Is Opening Their First Cafe in Rockford Next Year Some people cannot start their day or live their lives without coffee, and I am 100% one of those people. I have never been too picky about what coffee I drink, it just needs to include caffeine and some delicious creamer, but once I tried Fire Dept. Coffee, I was hooked. What Makes Fire Dept. Coffee So Good? Is it because Fire Dept. Coffee has so many delicious roasts to choose from? Of course. Is it because Fire Dept. Coffee's Shellback Espresso blend is the exact kickstart I need to remove the fog from my brain each morning? Absolutely. Seriously though, the biggest thing that got me hooked on Fire Dept. Coffee is two-fold. Firstly, it is owned by Veterans, run by firefighters, was founded, and is brewed in Rockford. WROK-AM 1440 ROCKFORD PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
|
|
|
Texas fire truck crashes into apartment building after being hit by speeding car PHOTOS: Several people had to be evacuated after a fire truck crashed into an apartment building on San Antonio's Northwest Side. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex off Hillcrest Drive and W. Quill Drive near Bandera Road. San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said it all started when Engine 27 was on its way to a fire call when it was hit by a speeding car. The fire truck then crashed into the apartment building that also took out the staircase that led up to the second floor. In all, 17 people had to be evacuated from eight apartment units because Chief Hood said the building was structurally unstable. Firefighters had to use a ladder to evacuate some residents from their apartments due to the staircase being destroyed. KABB-TV FOX 29 SAN ANTONIO Pennsylvania first responders pilot training program to treat patients with dementia York County first responders attended a pilot program on April 5 that aimed to teach them how to best serve patients living with dementia. The program, the first of its kind in the county, included 10 participants from multiple York County agencies. The program aims to inform first responders about the unique challenges that people with dementia face and teach strategies to effectively communicate with those patients. "Dementia care education is needed. Dementia care awareness is so needed," said Tina Hess of the Dementia Friendly Initiative of York/Adams County. Hess helped organize the training. People living with dementia can have problems with memory and thinking skills, sometimes leading to confusion and anxiety. WPMT-TV FOX 43 YORK Firefighters use ladder truck to rescue construction worker from trench in Arizona VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Phoenix Fire Department rescued a construction worker who tripped and fell into a trench while working in Phoenix late Tuesday morning. It happened near Central Avenue and Interstate 17, right next to a restaurant called Comedor Guadalajara. Arizona's Family was there when the man was hoisted out of the trench and taken to the hospital just before noon. Rescuers on the scene said they believe the man hurt his back when he fell. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, he said he had severe back pain. Part of the 8-foot trench had been shored up, but the area where the accident happened was not braced. That made the rescue operation a bit more complicated, so a technical rescue crew from the Phoenix Fire Department was called in. Between 40 and 50 firefighters, most of whom are trained in technical rescues, were involved in the operation. KTVK-TV CBS 3/KPHO-TV CBS 5 PHOENIX Former Tennessee Firefighter Proudly Represents State On ‘American Song Contest' VIDEO: Tyler Braden made his hometown proud as he represented the state of Tennessee on NBC's American Song Contest on Monday, April 4. The fast-rising country singer and former firefighter put his signature raspy vocals on full display with the live debut of his new single, "Seventeen," which was penned by Braden. Ahead of his performance, Braden opened up about the Volunteer state and his time as a firefighter at the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department. "Tennessee has to be the musical state in the country," Braden shared. "There's live music in every venue you pass, there's major record labels, there's small and large publishing companies. Nashville is Music City and people come here from all over the country to chase their dream." COUNTRY NOW PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
|
|
| Utilizing all modes of learning. Delivering full compliant Fire Service courses that meet all NFPA standards employing Virtual On-line or Classroom Delivery platforms. Mason County Fire District 6 Pro Board Certification and/or IFSAC Third Party Testing is provided. Learn more at fowlerfire.com |
|
|
|
|
| FireRescue GPO is now part of Sourcewell: - The FireRescue GPO cooperative purchasing program has become part of Sourcewell, the largest government-based cooperative in North America. Sourcewell offers over 450 competitively awarded contracts - Sourcewell contracts are created through a government solicitation process designed to satisfy your procurement requirements and are currently used by over 50,000 agencies across the United States and Canada. Innotex - Featured Supplier - Lightweight turnout gear inspired by decades of experience in manufacturing protective clothing Fire-Dex - Featured Supplier - Leader in firefighter personal protective equipment including turnout gear, hoods, boots, gloves, and gear wash packages Draeger - Featured Supplier - Quality manufacturer of SCBA, respirators, gas detection devices, firefighting training systems and more MES - Featured Supplier - Supplier of many trusted brands of firefighting equipment, protective clothing, breathing air products, turnout gear, rescue gear, tools and more |
| | ALL FEATURED SUPPLIERS |
|
Fire Chief - Watch Hill Fire District - Westerly, RI Integrated Medical Services Manager - City of Spokane Fire Department - Spokane, WA Fire and EMS Chief - Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. - Chugiak, AK Firefighter - City of Berwyn Police and Fire Commission - Berwyn, IL Fire Investigator II - King County Sheriff's Office - King County, WA Assistant Fire Marshal - Pierce County Department of Emergency Management - Tacoma, WA Get Experience and Earn Your Fire-EMS College Degree Debt-Free with Student Live-In (Ride-Along) Program - Southern Maine Community College - South Portland, ME Fire Chief - City of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV Assistant Chief of Operations - Vashon Island Fire & Rescue - Vashon, WA Deputy State Fire Marshal – Multiple Openings - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Open Until Filled Part-time Accreditation Assistant - Village of Wilmette - Wilmette, IL Fire Chief - City of Maumelle - Maumelle, AR Fire Chief - City of Peoria - Peoria, IL Part-Time EMA Coordinator - Village of Lombard - Lombard, IL Deputy Fire Chief - County Of Ventura - Ventura, CA (closes: Apr 06, 2022) Firefighter/EMT, Pending Paramedic & Firefighter/Paramedic - Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas - Kansas City, KS (closes: Apr 06, 2022) Fire Program Training Coordinators - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training - Salem, OR (closes: Apr 07, 2022) Fire Chief - Village of Arlington Heights - Arlington Heights, Ill (closes: Apr 08, 2022) ***Confidential Fire Chief Recruitment*** - Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District - Mammoth Lakes, CA (closes: Apr 11, 2022) Firefighter & Firefighter/Paramedic - Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue - Costa Mesa, CA (closes: Apr 11, 2022) Fire Chief - Village of River Falls - Village of River Falls, WI (closes: Apr 11, 2022) Fire Chief - Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department - Gilbert, AZ (closes: Apr 11, 2022) Deputy State Fire Marshal – East Code Deputy - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Bend, OR (closes: Apr 13, 2022) Certified and Non-Certified Firefighters - City of Des Moines - Des Moines, IA (closes: Apr 15, 2022) Firefighter & Firefighter/Paramedic - Kankakee Fire Department - Kankakee, IL (closes: Apr 15, 2022) Shift Officer - Village of Glenwood - Glenwood, IL (closes: Apr 16, 2022) Fire Inspector - The City of Scottsdale Fire Department - Scottsdale, AZ (closes: Apr 17, 2022) Captain - Village of Flossmoor - Flossmoor, IL (closes: Apr 20, 2022) Professional Development Division Chief - Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue - Coupeville, WA (closes: Apr 22, 2022) Assistant Fire Chief - Ventura County Fire Protection District - Ventura, CA (closes: Apr 22, 2022) Fire Chief - Oshtemo Fire and Rescue - Oshtemo Township, MI (closes: Apr 22, 2022) Lateral Firefighter - South King Fire & Rescue - Federal Way, WA (closes: Apr 22, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Westminster - Westminster, CO (closes: Apr 24, 2022) Fire Private - City of Aurora - Aurora, IL (closes: Apr 25, 2022) Lateral and Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter - Grand Junction Fire Department - Grand Junction, CO (closes: Apr 27, 2022) Firefighter/Paramedics - Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue - The Dalles, OR (closes: Apr 29, 2022) Fire Chief - Town of Goffstown - Goffstown, NH (closes: Apr 29, 2022) Firefighter EMT / Firefighter Paramedic - Aurora, Canby, Hubbard, Molalla and Woodburn Fire Districts - Canby, OR (closes: Apr 30, 2022) Fire Inspector (Fire Department) Part-Time - Village of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL (closes: May 01, 2022) Division Chief – EMS - Edgerton Fire Protection District - Edgerton, WI (closes: May 03, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Lawrence - Lawrence, KS (closes: May 06, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Oceanside - Oceanside, CA (closes: May 06, 2022) Firefighter - Muscatine Fire Department - Muscatine, IA (closes: May 18, 2022) Entry Level Firefighter/EMT-Firefighter/Paramedic - Missoula Rural Fire District - Missoula County, MT (closes: Jun 01, 2022) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
|
|
Firefighter 2 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - April 9-23, 2022 Midwest Fire Rescue Expo - Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs - Novi, Michigan - April 11-13, 2022 Fire Officer I - Lewis County Fire District 6 - Online - April 25-29, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - April 25-28, 2022 2022 Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge - Leavenworth, WA - April 30, 2022 Fire Service Instructor II - Newman Lake Fire & Rescue - Newman Lake, WA - May 2-5, 2022 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - May 2-6, 2022 2022 Wildfire Prevention Summit - Hosted by Western Fire Chiefs Association - Virtual Event - May 3-4, 2022 Fire Officer 3 - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - May 9-18, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - May 16-20, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Clallam County Fire District 2 - Port Angeles, WA - May 19-22, 2022 IAFC Community Risk Reduction Conference - Sheraton Parkway Toronto North - Toronto, Canada - May 24-26, 2022 Fire Officer 4 - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - May 30 - June 8, 2022 Fire Officer I - Clallam County Fire District 2 - Port Angeles, WA - July 15-24, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 10-24, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 12-15, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 19-23, 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 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|