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| Massive tire fire burns 1 home, injures at least 1 firefighter in Upshur County VIDEO: A large tire fire got out of control on Private Road 3390 off of Almond Road. It is north of Hwy 80 between Big Sandy and Gilmer. According to Big Sandy police, a Pritchett VFD firefighter was overcome by heat exhaustion and taken to a hospital. His current condition is not known. Two houses in the area appear to be damaged and evacuated. Three other homes in the area appear to be OK. Gilmer, Big Sandy, Pritchett and Gladewater VFDs responded. As of 4:30 a.m., the fire was about the size of a basketball court. KLTV ABC 7 TYLER City of Bedford Debuts New Mural at Fire Station No. 1 VIDEO: A search for the right artist to paint the walls at a fire station in Bedford turned out to be Something Good. As the city says, the mural painted inside the training room at fire station no. 1 is "on fire!" It is exactly what the fire department wanted: a mural that tells the story of the various ways it serves the community from firefighting to emergency medical care, fire education, and community engagement. In the lower right hand corner of the mural, the city's three fire stations are represented by logo and nickname. Back in April, the city asked artists to submit proposals for the mural. Ten came in, and artist Audie Pope got the job. It had extra meaning for her because she was given the opportunity to paint for the community she grew up in. The Bedford Fire Department and city's Cultural Arts Division picked up the $2,500 tab. KXAS-TV NBC 5 FORT WORTH El Paso City Council approves new firefighter contract El Paso City Council approved a 3% pay increase for firefighters. The vote to approve a new contract was unanimous. The new contract also provides expanded vacation slots and incentive pay for those who join specialized teams. Paul Thompson, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 51, said a vote by members last month drew 600 votes in favor and only 50 against. "I can't remember a time when a contract passed with this much support," Thompson told council members Tuesday. The new contract goes into effect on September 1. KVIA-TV ABC/CW+ 7 EL PASO San Antonio Police Department searching for two arson suspects accused of starting fire near downtown San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for a man and woman connected to an arson investigation. On April 10, the San Antonio Fire Department responded to a large vacant structure fully involved in a fire. The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. on Culebra Road and Colorado Street. Fire officials said the building was a complete loss. According to SAPD, the investigation into the fire determined a possible connection to a business' fire just five hours after at West Laurel Street. Camera footage from a surrounding business showed a Ford Mustang (2005-2009) -- dark in color, with a black convertible top and loud exhaust -- parked in front of the Colorado Street building just before the fire, SAPD said. Additional camera footage showed an unknown woman leaving the location on a bicycle just before the fire started. KSAT-TV ABC 12 SAN ANTONIO Corsicana installs lifesaving devices in parks The Corsicana Fire Department recently teamed up with Corsicana Parks and Recreation to install Automated External Defibrillators for public use in 10 area parks. "We wanted to place the AEDs in areas of high activity as a safety feature for our park visitors. In the event a cardiac emergency occurs, the public will have access that can save lives," said Sharla Allen, Parks Director. "The AEDs will be installed at Pioneer Village, Stewart J. Beebe Athletic Complex, Nature Park Softball Fields, Community, Lake Halbert, I.O.O.F., Fullerton -Garitty, Jester, Bunert and one Downtown Pocket Park." Assistant Fire Chief Wade Gillen said, if you see someone in the park who is unresponsive or does not have a pulse, to turn on the AED, follow the prompts it provides, and call 911. CORSICANA DAILY SUN - METERED SITE Firefighters say heavily cluttered home made it difficult to battle fire in San Antonio VIDEO: An early morning house fire has displaced three people from their home and caused more than $50,000 in damages. It happened around 4:18 a.m. on the 1300 block of Greer St. not far from S. Gevers St. on the southeast side of town. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Two people in their 80s were able to make it out of the home on their own, and a third person was helped out by a ladder crew. They were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. Firefighters said the home was very cluttered, which made it difficult to battle the blaze. The battalion chief believes the fire began in the front of the home. Officials estimate the damages are about $50,000, most in the front room KENS-TV CBS 5 SAN ANTONIO PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Families left shocked, hurt after California library fire trial that killed 2 firefighters ends abruptly A juvenile trial in Tulare County that was expected to last about two weeks wrapped up in just four days, catching families from both sides and attorneys off guard. Two teens were accused of setting the Porterville Library fire in February of 2020, which led to the death of Porterville Firefighters Captain Raymond Figueroa and Patrick Jones. Minors are not entitled to a jury trial, only to a Jurisdiction Hearing in front of a judge. But four days after the hearing began, the proceedings took a sharp turn on Monday evening - Judge Loza felt he had heard enough to make his determination. He determined that two counts of arson were committed by one of the teens, a 'delinquent offense.' The petitions for counts of murder were dismissed, as was the arson charge for the other teen. KFSN-TV ABC 30 FRENSO/VISALIA Related: Fathers of Porterville firefighters react to judge dropping murder charges More than 280,000 Hyundai and Kia SUVs recalled over fire risk Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 280,000 SUVs over fire risks, and telling owners of the recalled vehicles to park them outside and away from buildings. The recall includes more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade and 36,000 Kia Telluride SUVs in the U.S. with model years 2020 through 2022. In a news release posted Tuesday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said debris and moisture can accumulate in the vehicles' harness modules after attaching an accessory tow hitch, which are sold at dealerships. The debris and moisture can cause an electrical short, and may spark a fire while the cars are driving or parked. The Korean automakers reported 25 fires or melting incidents in the U.S. and Canada, but no crashes or injuries. CBS NEWS Missouri volunteer sets Firefighter Challenge world record Joe Arico has earned bragging rights in the Eureka Fire Protection District's houses. The 59-year-old volunteer firefighter set a Firefighter Challenge world record earlier this month with his tandem race partner Lianne McAuley, a firefighter from Ottawa, Ontario. In the challenges, which are held throughout the year, firefighters complete five drills of technical skills they use to fight fires. Arico and McAuley completed the challenge in 2 minutes, 32 seconds on Aug. 6 at an event in Ocean City, Md. The previous record was 2:51. "It was really surreal," Arico said of setting the record in only the second event he competed in with McAuley, who had held the record with a different partner. Arico has competed in challenges since 2019, capturing two national championships and a bronze medal three times in world competitions. LEADER PUBLICATIONS 94-year-old Maine fire truck amazingly still blasts out water from its hose VIDEO/PHOTOS: I'm a bit of a history buff. I love looking at old pictures of Maine in the days of passenger rail with steam-powered locomotives, old photos and postcards of the town I grew up in and seeing how things used to be done before the age of computer chips, smartphones and electric vehicles. Firefighting has changed over the centuries as well. With the invention of the automobile, fire trucks replaced horse-drawn firefighting equipment which became a thing of the past. Many fire department's throughout Maine have vintage fire equipment that you often see in Fourth of July parades and other festivals. The Limestone Volunteer Fire Department in Aroostook County is one of those departments and they have a 1928 American Lafrance pumper. WJBQ-FM 97.9 PORTLAND New EMS task force in Colorado launches to evaluate state standards for medical services and systems The state launched a new Emergency Services task force bringing together experts from across Colorado to evaluate the current state of the EMS system and make recommendations for improvements. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Emergency Services Division, it's the first system review in over two decades. He says it's timely as the state struggles with a lack of paramedics and resources. "We're losing EMS agencies in our rural communities at a rate that I've never seen in my four plus decades of EMS service," said Randy Kuykendall, the Division Director. He says the dissolution of rural agencies and manpower shortage is just one thing the 20-member task force will tackle. Additionally, it will work to identify the individual needs of rural communities to determine where the state resources should go. KRDO-FM 105.5 COLORADO SPRINGS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D New York - Michael Fischer, Captain, Island Park Fire Department, Island Park, NY L-O-D-D Alaska - Douglas "Doug" Ritchie, Pilot, State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Palmer, AK L-O-D-D Colorado - Collin Hagan, Wildland Firefighter, BLM-Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew, Craig, CO False Alarm: Humor In The Old Firehouse - Book By William "Wild Bill" Prather Fire Captain, Ret. Major Changes in Firefighting Foams Suggest Needs for Different Tactics and Training Fire Family Foundation Announces its 2022 Scholarship Recipients 2022 Class of FIRE Fellows & Annual Reflection Event The Fire Protection Research Foundation to Host Free Fire and Life Safety Webinar Series NFA Resident Course Vacancies Posted First Responder Wellness - Education & Training COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY™ is now FirstNet Ready® and available for use on FirstNet® - helping maximize communications for utility operators and first responders 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 |
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| Never Forget 5k Run/Walk - To Benefit The 'Tunnel To Towers Foundation' - Covington, LA - August 10 - September 10, 2022 Facing the New Recruitment Reality - Career and Volunteer Strategies That Work - Webinar - September 1, 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 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 Instructor 1 - Grant County Fire District 5 - Moses Lake, WA - December 1-4, 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 |
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