| |
| |
| 'A total loss': No injuries reported after fire destroys the home of former NFL star in Orange VIDEO/PHOTOS: Firefighters have contained the fire that destroyed the home of former National Football League player and Southeast Texas native Earl Thomas. The home is located at FM 1130 and Bear Path Drive in Orange. Chief Matt Manshack with Little Cypress Fire and Orange County ESD 3 says they got the call around 5:15 p.m. Thursday. First crews on scene noticed heavy smoke and flames at the Southeast corner of Thomas' house. When they tried to get in, the smoke was too thick so they had to pull back and go into what he called "defensive mode." The cause of the fire is not confirmed, but officials are not ruling out lightning as a possible cause. The 12news StormTrackers reviewed radar data and found a lot of lighting with the storms that moved through Orange Thursday afternoon. KBMT-TV ABC 12 BEAUMONT 29 trainees graduate from El Paso Fire Department training academy The El Paso Fire Department hosted a graduation ceremony for Firefighter Class 100 on Thursday. A total of 29 graduates spent months undergoing intense training, studying and preparation to serve the City of El Paso. "It feels good sir, it's been a long seven months and it feels good to finally come to the end of a goal that I've had since I was in high school," said Jacqueline Morales, who was the only female graduate in the class. Morales said she graduated with her brother and both of them supported each other. "It's both mentally and physically challenging but it's worth the fight. It's worth the fight because here we are today, here I am standing in my uniform and it's the greatest feeling ever," said Morales. During the ceremony, the trainees had their badges pinned by their loved ones. KFOX-TV FOX 14 LAS CRUCES Lightning bolt causes massive house fire in Katy VIDEO: Wednesday night's storms caused some serious issues for homeowners in Katy after a lightning bolt struck a home causing it to burst into flames. Video being shared in a neighborhood Facebook group shows the moments a massive lightning bolt struck a home on Murano Gardens Court near Clay Road in Katy. Connie and her husband live across the street and were watching the storm from their window Wednesday evening when they witnessed mother nature's wrath. "Lightning will strike wherever it pleases," said Connie, who lives across the street. "We saw this intense bright light and then instantly this loud boom, and my husband was like oh no that hit a house." Moments after the lightning strike, black smoke could be seen shooting from the roof, and it wasn't long before the entire home was up in flames. KRIV-TV FOX 26 HOUSTON Longview firefighters in need of second set of protective gear VIDEO: To lower the risk of cancer, firefighters are required to have two sets of bunker gear, so one can be worn while the other set is cleaned after fighting a fire. The Longview Fire Department is close to placing an order for 54 second sets of gear. Approval for the $175,000 cost will be voted on by Longview City Council tonight. The gear expires in ten years, is custom made for the firefighter, and goes through rigorous testing at least once a year. "A rip and tear test, where we check our seams and make sure it's all intact still. There's a hydro test at one PSI, where we check the inner liner to make sure the moisture barrier is still intact. And, a light test for the same inner liner to make sure things haven't moved around inside," LFD Captain Marcus Delaney said. KLTV ABC 7 TYLER Brazoria Volunteer Fire Department to celebrate diamond anniversary Marcus Rabren is pulling out all the photo albums from their protective display case at the firehouse. He wants everyone who stops by Saturday to see Brazoria's 75 years of volunteer firefighting history as the department celebrates with free food and a fire-training demonstration. Rabren joined the Brazoria Volunteer Fire Department 42 years ago, serving as its chief from 1993-97 and again from 1998 to 2011. Now he's the secretary/treasurer and historian, and he's a fierce advocate of volunteer firefighters. He's also a recruiter. "We need volunteers so badly," he said Wednesday. Looking at the old photo albums, he recalled that the department was organized in April 1947 with 21 members. That's three more people than are on the call-out roster now. THE FACTS - METERED SITE Trinity County Sheriff says several fires deliberately set VIDEO: Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace says an arsonist started several fires near Groveton overnight. "We've got someone going around playing with matches again," said Sheriff Woody Wallace. The fires were set along Rainey Ave., Due Rd., and Ed West Rd. in Groveton between 3 and 3:30 a.m. Fire crews responded to a call at 3:30 a.m. and put out the fires with minimal damage. Moreover, the person responsible "left a couple pieces of evidence behind; they just don't realize it yet," Wallace said. "I promise you, this person is going to get arrested." Even so, the Sheriff's Office is asking for help from anyone who might have information on the culprit, especially video footage from Ring or other security cameras. "Not many people are going to be on the road at that time," Wallace said, so they would like to know about anyone suspicious who passed by. KTRE-TV ABC 9 LUFKIN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
|
|
| |
| Video captures house explosion that killed 3 in Indiana; coroner identifies victims Authorities on Thursday identified the three people killed in a house explosion that rocked a suburban Indiana neighborhood and damaged nearly 40 homes. Meanwhile, officials were still investigating the cause of Wednesday's blast. Initially, Evansville Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly said the explosion was accidental but later retracted that sentiment, explaining the state fire marshal would lead the probe to determine a cause. Surveillance footage from a nearby building showed a burst before debris exploded into the air, followed by a billow of smoke. Evansville Fire Department officials said 11 of the 39 damaged homes were uninhabitable after the blast. The neighborhood was in tatters Wednesday, the splintered remains of homes flung across the road. First responders searched for victims. USA TODAY AT&T is using amphibious vehicles, drones and more to restore its network during disasters PHOTOS: In a nondescript warehouse outside of Atlanta, nestled among the office parks and chain restaurants that pepper suburban America, AT&T is preparing for catastrophe. This is one of the company's Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) sites, a place where a volunteer group of AT&T workers can test and train on equipment that can quickly spin up connectivity when a local office is destroyed. Longtime Engadget readers may remember our 2008 visit to a similar Chicago-area site, only a year after the launch of the iPhone and long before the company started deploying 4G LTE. Given just how much the world has changed since then — with smartphones in practically every pocket, and billion-dollar weather and climate disasters on the rise. Originally launched in 1991, AT&T has spent over $650 million in the US building up the NDR program (up $100 million since 2008). ENGADGET Louisiana city renews search for remains of 4 victims in 1973 UpStairs Lounge fire Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people in a New Orleans gay bar, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims, including three who were never identified. The UpStairs Lounge burned on June 24, 1973, killing 31 men, including two whose mother died with them, and injuring another woman and 14 men. Ferris LeBlanc, 50, a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and three bodies burned past identification were buried next to each other in the city's unmarked "potter's field." The motion passed Thursday directs the city attorney, property management director and chief administrative officer to provide "all reasonable assistance" toward recovering the remains. WWL-TV CBS 4 NEW ORLEANS Wisconsin fire department citizenship requirement dropped by Fire and Police Commission The Milwaukee Fire Department has opened the door for more people to become firefighters. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said the change is a long time coming. The Milwaukee Fire Department can now hire anyone who is legally hirable, whether they're a United States citizen or not. Chief Lipski said the department can benefit from more diversity, people who are multilingual and anyone who wants to serve their community. "The word opportunity comes to mind for a lot of people," said Lipski. "Let's make sure everybody's welcome at the table." In the land of opportunity, Chief Lipski wants to invite more people in. "If someone is otherwise legally hirable, whether or not they are a U.S. citizen, that's fine with us," said Lipski. WITI-TV FOX 6 MILWAUKEE 'Earliest detection is best;' New firefighter app aims to better track cancer risks It's the deadlier than fire, on-the-job danger every firefighter faces - cancer. The CDC has found cancer is now the leading cause of death among firefighters, and the World Health Organization has now defined firefighting as a cancer-causing profession. In May 2021, News 13 debuted its investigative documentary Deadlier than Fire, focusing on the need for presumptive worker's compensation benefits for North Carolina firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Now, News 13 has gotten an exclusive look at an app that helps connect firefighters with potentially lifesaving data through a new cancer-exposure tracking component. "It's more than a career, Mike Marshall said, flipping back through a photo album of his time working for Asheville Fire Department. It's been 17 years since the former captain retired. "It's just a brotherhood, it's a bond," Marshall said. WLOS-TV ABC 13 ASHEVILLE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
|
|
| | | Fire Services Administration Degree ISU's AS. and B.S. in Fire Services Administration is one of only a few university programs to hold the "Certificate of Recognition" from the U.S. Fire Administration. Students pay a flat program fee of $250 per credit for in-state or out-of-state students. Learn more about the program. |
|
| | | Wildfire Records… Occurrence Trajectory. View any reputable source and you’ll see that wildfire occurrences are increasing. So too is the voracity of wildfires, and the damages they leave in their wake. WE must face this reality, and take innovative action. Learn More |
|
| | | 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. |
|
|
| |
| L-O-D-D Tennessee - David Pleasant, Driver, Memphis Fire Department, Memphis, TN L-O-D-D Wisconsin - Riley Daniel Ray Huiras, Firefighter, Grand Rapids Volunteer Fire Department, Wisconsin Rapids, WI L-O-D-D Idaho - Jared Bird, Pilot, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon, ID L-O-D-D Idaho - Thomas Hayes, Pilot, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon, ID NFA Resident Course Vacancies Posted NFPA LiNK Survey Finds 75 Percent of Fire and Life Safety Professionals Are Not Confident in Generational Knowledge Transfer First Responder Wellness - Education & Training COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies Celebration of Life for retired Chief Rod Smith - August 20, 2022 at 11 am Ron Siarnicki Named Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Wingspread VII Conference Report NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 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 |
|
|
| | | ADS, Inc - Equipment & Kitted Solutions, Procurement Support, Program Management, & More Demers Ambulance - One of the largest, most trusted ambulance design and manufacturers in the world 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. Icom America - Featured Supplier - Communications equipment including amateur, avionic, land mobile, marine, and network handhelds and products C.E.T. Fire Pumps - Featured Supplier - High quality portable fire pumps, skid units, and compressed air foam systems |
| | | ALL FEATURED SUPPLIERS |
|
| Recruit Firefighter - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID Deputy Fire Marshal - City of Redmond - Redmond, WA Assistant Fire Chief - The City of Everett - Everett, WA Fire Chief - City of Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA Assistant Fire Marshal - Eastside Fire & Rescue - Issaquah, WA Fire Prevention Officer - Bellevue Fire Department - Bellevue, WA Shift Captain - Candidates with volunteer fire officers experience encouraged to apply - Sisters, OR Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Instructor - University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute - Columbia, MO Equipment Coordinator/Radio Technician - City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ Deputy Chief of Operations/Training - East Valley Fire Department - Yakima County, 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 Chief - City of Green Bay - Green Bay, WI Firefighter-Paramedic or EMT & Civilian Paramedic - Picture Rocks Fire & Medical District - Tucson, AZ Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Open Until Filled (Multiple Positions & Locations) Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Fire Marshal (Division Chief-Prevention) - City of Redding - Redding, CA (closes: Aug 14, 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) Deputy Chief of Operations - Caldwell Fire Department - Caldwell, ID (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) Fire Chief - City of Elmhurst - Elmhurst, IL (closes: Aug 26, 2022) Lateral AEMT Firefighter - Corvallis Fire Department - Corvallis, OR (closes: Aug 31, 2022) Firefighter - Campbell County Fire Department - Gillette, WY (closes: Sep 01, 2022) Firefighter/Paramedic / Firefighter/EMT - SW Polk Fire District - Dallas, OR (closes: Sep 02, 2022) Lateral Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic - Central Pierce Fire & Rescue - Spanaway, WA (closes: Sep 03, 2022) Chief Executive Officer/Fire Chief - Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View (SBM) Fire District - MN (closes: Sep 09, 2022) Firefighters - City of Edmond - Edmond, OK (closes: Sep 09, 2022) Firefighter/ EMT Paramedic preferred - City of Pearland - Pearland, TX (closes: Sep 15, 2022) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
|
|
| CPSE CFAI Hearings to be Live Streamed - Denver, CO - August 16-17, 2022 1-Day Leadership Development Seminar - Free Event - Space is limited - Waller, TX - August 19-20, 2022 Celebration of Life - Chief Rod Smith - Veneta, OR - August 20, 2022 2022 Institution of Fire Engineers - Education Conference - San Antonio, TX - August 23, 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 2022 F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium & Training Facilities Seminar - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - September 25-28, 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 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 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 2023 FDSOA Health and Safety Conference - Registration Now Open - St Pete’s Beach, FL - January 15-16, 2023 2023 F.I.E.R.O. PPE Symposium & Hands On Training (HOT) Sessions - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - March 19-22, 2023 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
