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East Texas first responders notice increase in fires during drought-like conditions As of Wednesday, 16 counties are now listed under active fire bans in East Texas as we approach the Fourth of July celebrations. "As the summer has progressed, we've consistently seen lack of rainfall and very unseasonably hot temperatures and low humidities," said Rusk County Fire Marshal, Terry Linder. Due to an escalation of drought-like conditions, Smith County fire has been responding to about eight fires a day. As of Tuesday, the drought index for Smith County has been at a 628 average. The Smith County Fire Marshal, Jay Brooks, says worries of a fire ban don't arise until the index reaches 700. "We have an inch and 3/4 of moisture in our ground right now. So, we are definitely seeing that dry out fast. Also, our fires are starting to increase in numbers and in severity. I'm in constant communication with the county judge, and we're possibly looking at a burn ban in the near future," said Brooks. KETK-TV NBC 56 JACKSONVILLE Port Arthur Fire Department preparing for potential rise in newborn drop-offs following Roe v. Wade ruling Days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, hospitals, clinics, and even fire departments are preparing to navigate the ruling. After the abortion ruling, the Port Arthur Fire Department is prepared for an uptick in newborn drop-offs. According to Port Arthur Fire Chief, hardly anyone uses their Safe Haven resource, but that could change after the Supreme Court ruling. Perhaps you've seen signs showing that fire stations are a "safe baby site." Safe Haven laws have been in place for decades. "I'm not sure everybody knows that fire stations are Safe Haven facilities," Port Arthur Fire Chief Greg Benson said. Since 1999, the Texas Safe Haven law has protected moms who feel they cannot take care of their newborn babies. Benson said they are prepared for a ripple effect following the court's ruling. KBMT-TV ABC/NBC 12 BEAUMONT Editorial: Loss of Firefighter Brothers Leaves Caldwell County Community Grieving Grief laid its head in Maxwell last week as two young firefighter brothers with the community's Volunteer Fire Department lost their lives in an accident in Lockhart as they were returning from helping put out a wildfire in Caldwell County. Jonathon Taylor Coco, 25, was in his sixth year with the Maxwell Community VFD and had earned the rank of Assistant Fire Chief. His brother, Hunter Aaron Paul Coco, 21, had started working at the Maxwell VFD in late 2020. Hunter was to be married to his childhood sweetheart, Alyssa, the very next day. They had planned on getting married that Monday, but most offices were closed due in observance of Juneteenth. His love for Alyssa and his one-year-old daughter, Paisley, was said to be special among those close to them. Jonathon had recruited his younger brother to join the Maxwell VFD. LOCKHART POST-REGISTER Texas A&M AgriLife hosts workshop for Mesquite Heat Fire victims After a fiery spring with the Mesquite Heat Fire, many people lost their homes and farmers who had much of their land eroded needed help. On Wednesday, Texas A&M Forest Service hosted a workshop at the Expo Center to do just that. Karl Flocke, an ecologist, says the workshop can help provide relief and information for those victims. "So we're having a postfire restoration and recovery workshop for landowners who have been affected by the wildfires in 2022," he said. "This workshop is to provide information on how landowners can recover their land, as well as information about what programs are available. And who's here in Taylor County to help those landowners with the recovery process." During the workshop, Flocke says they're also there to help educate people on why wildfires happen. KTXS-TV ABC/CW+ 12 SWEETWATER Follow-up: Homeowner of Lake Travis mansion that caught fire speaks out Smoke is much of what you can see in videos, but what you can't see is five years of memories that are now gone. "It was our dream home, so it's kind of devastating to think that we have to start all over again," said the owner of the house, Kathy Crusco. She and her husband bought the house in 2017, standing at almost 7,000 square feet. "I'm a big believer in what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and we love that house and we're going to rebuild," she said. Lake Travis Fire Rescue got a call about the fire at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. "The fire was just in the attic and it spread. We had no injuries reported, which we're really grateful for," said Lake Travis Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Rachel Neutzler. "The fire spread throughout the entire attic and throughout the entire home ... and most of the roof collapsed within the home." KVUE-TV ABC 24 AUSTIN Over 10,000-Acre Dempsey Fire Blazes In Palo Pinto County PHOTOS: As of Wednesday, an estimated 11,598-acre wildfire continued to burn in Palo Pinto County south of Graford as firefighters both in Palo Pinto County and surrounding counties as well as the Texas A&M Forest Service continue efforts to suppress the fire. The fire began Thursday, June 23 approximately 10 miles south of Graford. Texas A&M Forest Service reported they received a request for assistance on the wildfire from Palo Pinto County at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Departments from Palo Pinto, Parker, Erath, Jack, Young County and more have been assisting with suppression efforts. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported at 9 p.m. Thursday that the Dempsey Fire was estimated to be 500 acres and 15% of the perimeter contained. THE GRAHAM LEADER PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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Gripping body camera video shows massive downtown Las Vegas fire, life-saving efforts by first responders VIDEO: Sunday, June 19 saw the largest fire in 25 years in the City of Las Vegas, and it happened in the middle of the night and in a populated neighborhood. And yet, nobody died. Call it a miracle, but the new bodycam footage shows just how heroic the work of first responders was that night as they evacuated residents just feet from the relentless flames. "Alright watch out," said one officer, attempting to evacuate a condo as the flames roar nearby. He kicked down the door. "Metro police!" Las Vegas fire officials previously said the cause of the fire is not suspicious. They declined to provide any further updates as of this publishing. Still, they said they believe it originated in a vacant construction site, and they are investigating for the potential of arson. "You guys gotta go!" shouted officers, who knocked on doors and busted them down to get people out while the flames raged on. KVVU-TV FOX 5 LAS VEGAS FEMA releases largest update to its mobile app in a decade The Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing the largest update to its mobile application in a decade, the agency announced today. FEMA is releasing the app at the beginning of a hurricane season that experts predict will be above average and a wildfire season that's already devastating, for example, In New Mexico. The update makes the app more like social media and includes options for users to personalize the information they get when disasters hit. It also makes the app more user friendly to people with disabilities. "We are better helping communities plan, protect and recover from disasters through clear, effective and relatable communication," FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said in a statement. The previous version of the app had a list of categories for notifications and looked like a directory or listserv. In the updated version, users can customize what they see based on their preferences and location. WJXT-TV 4 JACKSONVILLE Texas fire department preparing for potential rise in newborn drop-offs following Roe v. Wade ruling Days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, hospitals, clinics, and even fire departments are preparing to navigate the ruling. After the abortion ruling, the Port Arthur Fire Department is prepared for an uptick in newborn drop-offs. According to Port Arthur Fire Chief, hardly anyone uses their Safe Haven resource, but that could change after the Supreme Court ruling. Perhaps you've seen signs showing that fire stations are a "safe baby site." Safe Haven laws have been in place for decades. "I'm not sure everybody knows that fire stations are Safe Haven facilities," Port Arthur Fire Chief Greg Benson said. Since 1999, the Texas Safe Haven law has protected moms who feel they cannot take care of their newborn babies. Benson said they are prepared for a ripple effect following the court's ruling. "Well, it certainly is a possibility. One of the things that I advocate for is that we've been being proactive," Benson said. KBMT-TV ABC/NBC 12 BEAUMONT Last Missing Portrait of 9/11 Victim Placed in Memorial Photo Wall in New York A portrait filled the last vacancy on the photo wall at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Wednesday, concluding the almost 16-year-long project to memorialize the hundreds killed as a result of the terrorist attacks of 2001. Antonio Dorsey Pratt's portrait, provided through Voices Center for Resilience, an organization started after 9/11 that is dedicated to remembering the victims, was hung on the wall. Pratt was an employee of Cantor Fitzgerald Forte Food Service on the 101st floor of the north tower of the old World Trade Center. "This is a chapter in the sense that we were able to provide the last missing photograph for the exhibit," said Mary Fetchet, director of Voices Center for Resilience. Alice Greenwald, CEO of the memorial and museum, said Pratt's photo marked the completion "of a process that began almost 16 years ago when we began work on just even imagining what the 9/11 Memorial & Museum would be and what it would contain." WNBC-TV NBC 4 NEW YORK States spending the most on fireworks Fireworks on the Fourth of July date back all the way to the nation's founding. On July 2, 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife that signing the Declaration of Independence—which would happen in two days—should be met with celebrations that included "illuminations," the 18th-century word for "fireworks." The pyrotechnic marvels have illuminated the skies since. In the modern-day U.S., consumer fireworks are a $1.9 billion dollar business. Most of that consumption occurs right around the Fourth of July—and in all states but one (Massachusetts), some types of fireworks are legal to buy. Several states have additional restrictions on airborne fireworks, but allow sparklers and other, less powerful fireworks. Americans' love of fireworks isn't limited to Independence Day, though: "Display fireworks," which are used in commercial displays rather than set off by consumers, amounted to $262 million in revenue in 2021. Even in states in which consumer fireworks are tightly regulated, fireworks shows still happen regularly at sporting events, festivals, and concerts. TULSA WORLD PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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L-O-D-D Kansas - Joshua Haynes, Firefighter, Linn County Rural Fire District #1, Pleasanton, KS L-O-D-D Texas - Hunter Coco, Firefighter, Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department, Maxwell, TX L-O-D-D Texas - Jonathon Coco, Assistant Chief, Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department, Maxwell, TX The Daily Dispatch Office will be closed Monday, July 4th - In observance of Independence Day NFPA encourages swimmers and boaters to know the risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas RFP For Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Systems (SCBA) - Bids Due By 5pm, July 15, 2022 NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Education & Training COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies 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 |
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