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| Jason Cotton tapped as Odessa Fire Rescue's new Chief The City of Odessa today tapped Jason Cotton as Odessa Fire Rescue's new Fire Chief; he's served as Interim Fire Chief for nearly four months. According to the City, Jason has been with OFR for 27 years. It's a legacy for the Cotton family, his dad, Hyram Cotton, worked for OFR for 30 years before retiring as a Senior Captain. His brother, James Cotton, also worked for OFR for 30 years before retiring as Captain. His nephew, Jarret Cotton also worked for OFR, according to the City. Born and raised in Odessa, Jason graduated from Permian High School where he lettered in football and baseball. After high school, he continued his studies at Odessa College where he earned a B.A. in Leadership Management. It's those leadership skills that City leaders praised in a ceremony today, saying he's done "amazing" things for the department since taking the helm several months ago. KMID-TV ABC 2 MIDLAND El Paso Fire Department among 'best fleets' in U.S. El Paso's fire department was recognized for a second year in a row. The department was ranked 74 among 100 other fire departments in the country, according to EPFD. This year the El Paso Fire Department moved up 19 spots from 2022. The 100 Best Fleets program, hosted by the NAFA Fleet Management Association, recognizes leading fleet operations in North, Central, and South America for their exceptional management practices, operational efficiency, sustainability efforts, and use of technology. "The City is very proud of our Fire Department, particularly the department's fleet team, for the implementation of innovative strategies to optimize the fleet's performance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability," said City Manager Tommy Gonzalez. KFOX-TV FOX 14 EL PASO 18-wheeler fire leaves one dead, four injured on I-14 in Nolanville VIDEO/PHOTO: One person is dead following a major accident involving an 18-wheeler with 8,5 gallons Monday morning. Bell County Emergency Management responded to a fatal accident at 6:08 a.m. Apr. 24 on westbound I-14 near Paddy Hamilton Road involving five vehicles, including an 18-wheeler transporting roughly 8,500 gallons of fuel. The incident was the product of a series of different collisions this morning, according to officials. The initial accident occurred between a Pontiac and an 18-wheeler transporting lumber resulting in the Pontiac becoming disabled. The driver of that vehicle attempted to flag down traffic. "Another driver in a pickup stopped to render aid. Unfortunately, a silver vehicle later lost control and collided with that pickup," said James Stafford, Bell County Spokesman. KWTX-TV CBS 10 WACO Fatal fire in Robertson County under investigation VIDEO/PHOTO: A fire that engulfed a Robertson County home on Saturday morning and killed the woman living inside is now under investigation, authorities tell KBTX. The fire was reported by neighbors just before 11 a.m. on Camp Arrowmoon Road near FM 2549 in the Blackjack community. Blackjack Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert D Fowler tells us a cause has not been determined but the State Fire Marshal's Office responded on Saturday to begin investigating. The victim's son lives next door and tells Rusty Surette it was a neighbor who first alerted him to the fire and he attempted to put it out with a water hose. He said his elderly mother lived next door and had health complications that may have prevented her from getting out in time. Authorities have not publicly released the victim's name. KBTX-TV CBS 3 BRYAN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Dragon prop catches fire during Disneyland show in California; Disney temporarily suspends similar fire effects globally An intense fire broke out at Disneyland in Anaheim on Saturday night as packed crowds were enjoying a show at the theme park. The fire ignited on Tom Sawyer Island during the Fantasmic! nighttime water and fireworks show held on the Rivers of America. Citizen video captured by parkgoers shows massive flames fully engulfing Maleficent's dragon prop on stage. The flames first ignited from the dragon's face before spreading to the rest of its body. Heavy plumes of dark smoke were seen billowing from the stage and were visible throughout the park. Video showed cast members evacuating packed crowds from the waterfront viewing area and nearby attractions as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. Bystanders outside Disneyland Resort captured a line of firetrucks rushing to the Anaheim theme park. KTLA-TV CW 5 LOS ANGELES Related YouTube Video: Disneyland park-goers evacuated after fire-breathing dragon prop becomes engulfed in flames Township in Ohio repurposes fire hose into school safety locks An area fire department and school district are giving retired fire hoses a second chance to save lives by repurposing the hoses into door sleeves at Northridge Local Schools. Northridge Local School District Safety Director Officer Clint Ball approached the Harrison Township Fire Department and asked department could make sleeves used to secure district doors. "We got some out of service fire hose, cut it up to the specification that we determined would be best suited for the school," Harrison Twp. Fire Captain Cody King said. King said Ball got the idea after going through ALICE training, which stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate. In the event of a lockdown or active shooter situation in at a school, every second counts. The fire hose sleeves can quickly be placed on the door to prevent an intruder as another layer of protection. WDTN-TV NBC 2 DAYTON South Carolina bill aims to redefine firefighter, changing healthcare benefits VIDEO: A South Carolina bill that's making its way through the Senate could change what firefighters receive as a cancer health care benefit plan. The definition of a firefighter only includes actual residents of South Carolina, but if this change were to pass, non-South Carolina residents who work in the state could also receive these benefits. The Professional Fire Fighters of South Carolina, a chartered state association of the International Association of Fire Fighters, says cancer is the leading occupational cause of death for firefighters across the world and its crucial for South Carolina to make this change. "Cancer does not stop at the state lines," John Baker, director of government relations for the Professional Fire Fighters of South Carolina, said. WCSC-TV CBS 5 CHARLESTON FDIC International brings firefighters from around the world to Indiana VIDEO: Indianapolis is hosting fire departments from across the world for the 96th annual Fire Department International Conference. This is the 29th year Indianapolis has hosted the event, which begins Monday and runs through Saturday. It's North America's largest firefighter conference and will showcase the latest safety techniques and the newest fire tools and gear. More than 30,000 firefighters are expected this week in Marion County. Fire and rescue professionals from around the world will have access to 250 high-quality, world-class instructors and 91 workshops. More than 800 companies will display products and services. There will also be hands-on training. The goal of FDIC is to recharge firefighters and ignite their passion for the fire industry. WISH-TV CW 8 INDIANAPOLIS With Fire Departments Struggling for Volunteers, States Respond to the Alarm When firefighters show up to a blaze or medical emergency across much of the United States, they most likely are volunteers. It's also likely the department is understaffed, struggling to replace old equipment and facing uncertainty about its next generation of firefighters. "So much of our country relies on the volunteer fire service," said Kimberly Quiros, chief of communications with the National Volunteer Fire Council, a nonprofit advocacy organization. "Right now, we're seeing less volunteers and more calls [for emergency response], but a lot of communities don't have the tax base and support to switch to a career staffing model." More than 80% of the nation's fire departments are made up entirely or mostly of volunteers, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Volunteers comprise 65% of U.S. firefighters overall. THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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