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| Flower Mound Firefighters Rescue Person From 2-Alarm House Fire That Killed Family Dog Emergency crews in Flower Mound made an early morning rescue after a person became trapped in a home that was on fire. It was around 1:30 a.m. on November 3 when crews were called out to a fire in the 1300 block of Ponder Way. Heavy smoke and flames were already coming from the home when firefighters arrived. Two residents of the home and a dog had made it out of the fire safely, but said another person and pet were still inside. As crews fought the 2-alarm blaze firefighters found one person, an adult, trapped in a bedroom and were able to get that person out of the house. The individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No word on what type of injuries they sustained. A second dog inside the house did not survive the fire. The American Red Cross is helping the residents who are now displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation. KTVT-TV CBS 11 FORT WORTH Stephenville Fire Chief honored for 50 years of service Stephenville Fire Chief Jimmy Chew was honored for 50 years of service to the community at Tuesday's regular city council meeting. Mayor Doug Svien read a proclamation honoring Chew for his service and declaring Dec. 1, 2020, as Fire Chief Jimmy Chew Day in Stephenville. Chew started his service to the city on Dec. 1, 1970. He was promoted to assistant fire chief on Jan. 1, 1988, and to fire chief on Oct. 1, 2005. In addition to the city proclamation, Svien presented the chief with an announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott's office appointing Chew a honorary admiral in the Texas Navy. Following a standing ovation by those present, Chew shared some thoughts on his years of service. EMPIRE-TRIBUNE - METERED SITE Plan outlined to get Dallas first responders vaccinated when the city receives COVID-19 vaccines Dallas is laying the groundwork for the monumental task ahead for vaccinating first responders if it is awarded the vaccine in a matter of weeks. Since firefighter and paramedics will be able to administer the vaccine, they will have the first option to receive it. Dallas is laying the groundwork for the monumental task ahead for vaccinating first responders if it is awarded the vaccine in a matter of weeks. Since firefighter and paramedics will be able to administer the vaccine, they will have the first option to receive it. "Possible Operation Warp Speed will make vaccine available as soon as it authorizes emergency use in mid-December," he said. The city has applied to be a vaccine provider. If and when the state awards Dallas doses, it will prioritize paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. "We will be ready if and when we get vaccine to immunize city employees," Dr. Isaacs added. KDFW-TV FOX 4 DALLAS Firefighters respond to blaze in downtown Nacogdoches business Nacogdoches Fire and Rescue responded to a fire inside a building on Pecan Street. Spring & Prince, a gift and clothing boutique, is where it appears that the fire began. Firefighters were called at approximately 7:30 p.m. and had the fire contained within 30 minutes. They are still at the scene checking the building for damage and investigating the cause of of the fire. No one was inside the building at the time the fire started, Amy Mahaffey, communications director with the City of Nacogdoches says. There were no injuries. The gift and clothing store is in a spacious two story, restored downtown business. The fire department's ladder truck and several other trucks were used. The biggest part of the fire was in the alley way between a restored loft apartment building. KTRE ABC 9 LUFKIN Amarillo Fire Department gives tips for holiday fire safety The Amarillo Fire Department says it would like to reach out to the community with some holiday fire safety tips. The Department says that the top three days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. The Department advises: Only use decorations that are flame-retardant or non-flammable; Check holiday lights each year for frayed wires or excessive wear; Don't link more than three strands of holiday lights; Never leave a burning candle unattended – consider using battery operated flameless candles; Keep your live Christmas tree away from heat sources and room exits; Water your live Christmas tree daily to keep it from becoming dry. "We will be putting out holiday related messages on our Facebook page everyday through the new year." stated the Department. KCIT-TV FOX 14 AMARILLO Flour Bluff firefighters kicking off their 58th annual Christmas Parade Dec. 6 on Padre Island Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, life goes on -- especially when it comes to holiday traditions; but there are some necessary modifications. Such is the case with the annual Christmas parade put on by the firefighters in Flour Bluff, now known as Nueces County Emergency Service District #2. "We are reducing the number of people actually volunteering on the float to about a quarter what it would normally be because of the COVID-19," Chief Dale Scott said. Scott said runners wearing masks and gloves will hand out candy at arms length as they go through the neighborhoods in Flour Bluff and Padre Island. Even Santa will be complying with the latest safety guidelines. He won't be getting off the float this year. Instead he will be on a slower than usual float making sure the kids get a good look at him. KIII-TV ABC 3 CORPUS CHRISTI PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| How Much Firefighter Salaries Are In Every State Firefighters across the United States risk their lives every time they show up to work for the safety of the communities they serve. In 2020, they have been facing not only the spread of the coronavirus but also other major challenges, including a record-setting wildfire season that has killed dozens and burned millions of acres in the western United States. Most of them do it for free as volunteers. For the ones who do get paid as full-time firefighters, salaries across the states vary extensively. Vio Security, a Texas-based national security automation company researched how much firefighters are paid. Firefighters are paid the most in California, with an adjusted salary of $73,111. 2020 has been a particularly busy year for firefighters in California, as dozens of people have died from the wildfires in that state alone. PATCH ACROSS AMERICA Related: Here’s How Much Firefighters Earn in Each State VIDEO: Large fire burns at Toledo Beach Marina in Michigan Firefighters are on the scene of a three-alarm fire Friday at the Toledo Beach Marina in La Salle, Mich. Monroe County Emergency Manager Mark Hammond said there have been no injuries reported, but hundreds, if not more, boats have been damaged or destroyed by the fire. Dozens of firefighters have responded. Hammond said the biggest issue they face has been getting water to put out the fire because marinas like this one are meant for getting boats in the water, not for large trucks. They have been having a difficult time getting the fire trucks to a place where they can get water they can use. The American Red Cross and Salvation Army have been called in to help make sure fire crews are being monitored for exhaustion or fatigue. WDIV-TV NBC 4 DETROIT Update: New Floating Fire Station Arrives at San Francisco Pier PHOTOS/VIDEO: A new floating fire station, possibly the first of its kind in the world, arrived at its permanent home in San Francisco Thursday morning. Fireboat Station 35, a two-story, 14,900-square-foot facility sitting on a massive steel float, was towed during the overnight hours from Treasure Island to Pier 22 1/2 along the Embarcadero near the Bay Bridge, according to San Francisco Public Works. "The Loma Prieta Earthquake, the shed fire at Pier 45 and the water rescues performed with more frequency are just a handful of examples that demonstrate the importance of Fireboat Station 35," San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson said in a statement. "The project will provide new and upgraded infrastructure and facilities for emergency equipment and personnel that's needed to optimize the critical work they perform as first responders." KNTV NBC 11 SAN JOSE Major firefighter organizations coming together to ask for priority access when a COVID-19 vaccine releases With talk of COVID-19 vaccines being made available as soon as this month, major firefighter organizations like The International Association of Fire Fighters and the National Volunteer Fire Council are asking to be among the first to receive it. "I would tell the leaders, the politicians that are deciding, the community leaders, the health department take care of the people that care of your people we are the ones that are out there," a firefighter and paramedic with the Ocean Pines Fire Department, said. This week the organizations sent letters to state leaders and governors urging them to give firefighters, paramedics and EMT's priority access. Those we spoke with at the Salisbury Fire Department agree that getting the early access to the vaccine could help because EMT's are usually the first link in the COVID-19 response spending 10 to 15 minutes at a time with COVID positive patients as they rush them to the hospital. WMDT-TV ABC/CW+ 47 SALISBURY California firefighter breaks racing record on trip to honor his father VIDEO: It's a tradition at the Bonneville Salt Flats to spread the ashes of lost loved ones on the track. A Central California firefighter wanted to honor his father that way - and he set a racing record on the same trip. "It was a dream come true. And we didn't have any intention when we left Fresno of going after record, and we ended up having a lot more fun than we thought we were going to," said Frank Silva, Jr. He works for the Fresno Fire Department, and in his spare time, he's a driver on the Got Salt Racing team. "Small team with big goals," Silva said. He and his team race the Got Salt Lakester racecar at Bonneville Speedway in Utah every year. The wide-open salt flats and terrain lend themselves to attempts at land speed records. In August of this year, the team set a new record for their class (AA/BFL), traveling at more than 353 MPH with Silva behind the wheel. "It felt great, it felt amazing and it's a great car and motor, it just felt awesome," Silva said. KGO-TV ABC 7 SAN FRANCISCO PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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