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• 911 must be better than a telemarketing call center – A STATter911 op-ed
  Florida tragedy highlights what ails 911 nationwide The post 911 must be better than a telemarketing call center – A STATter911 op-ed appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Early video from Detroit house fire that ignited exposures
  Three homes burn in Detroit The post Early video from Detroit house fire that ignited exposures appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Climbing ladders during training deemed too dangerous for firefighters
  Australian airport fire department considering harnesses for ladder training The post Climbing ladders during training deemed too dangerous for firefighters appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Firefighters told to limit their talk–both on & off-duty–about cat’s removal
  San Francisco FD is trying to protect anonymous informer who complained about Edna The post Firefighters told to limit their talk–both on & off-duty–about cat’s removal appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Early video from 2-alarm fire in Allentown, PA
  Fire Sunday on Pine Street The post Early video from 2-alarm fire in Allentown, PA appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Helmet-cam video shows initial attack at Kansas duplex fire
  Fire in Gardner on Friday The post Helmet-cam video shows initial attack at Kansas duplex fire appeared first on Statter911.
  
• You must see what brown can do for you
  The UPS driver versus the ambulance driver The post You must see what brown can do for you appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Watch: Florida fire chief defends captain first on the scene of controversial fatal fire
  Polk County press conference did not provide a lot of clarity. 911 changes protocols. The post Watch: Florida fire chief defends captain first on the scene of controversial fatal fire appeared first on Statter911.
  
• An Oklahoma City dispatcher shows us how the job should be done
  Multi-tasking call-taker/dispatcher wakes up elderly disabled woman to get her out of burning home The post An Oklahoma City dispatcher shows us how the job should be done appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Illinois Firefighter with Down syndrome rejoins department after bullying complaint
  It took social media campaign & publicity for Sandoval Fire Department to work things out with Jason Eagan The post Illinois Firefighter with Down syndrome rejoins department after bullying complaint appeared first on Statter911.
  

Firerescue1 Daily News

• 5 things to know about the ET3 reimbursement model
  Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
  
• Rapid Response: Life safety and fire escape education for new immigrants
  Here are actions for fire safety educators and their departments to reach new residents and share life safety messages
  
• Mont. firefighter who fought for workers comp law dies of cancer
  Great Falls City firefighter Jason Baker, an 18-year veteran of the fire industry, died of Stage 4 lung cancer
  
• Fire pumper solutions for today’s firefighting challenges
  Fire foam, advances in fire pump systems combat lightweight construction fire speed and contaminate hazards
  
• Ark. firefighters honor late paramedic with scholarship
  The Eli Staton Memorial Scholarship will cover the nearly $5,000 paramedic school tuition for one firefighter-EMT
  
• LA officials OK $800K settlement in lawsuit over fire marshal's dismissal
  Former Fire Marshal John Vidovich was transferred out of his job after he clashed with inspectors in his department and the fire union sought his removal
  
• Audit: Fla. county 911 centers spending millions due to understaffing
  Broward County’s 911 centers are spending millions of dollars in overtime — with dispatchers forced to work the extra hours— to make up for continuing vacancies
  
• All but one member of embattled fire dept. quits amid safety concerns
  At the Thorndike Town Office, voices boomed and passions ran high, and in the end town officials and firefighters were unable to find a way forward together
  
• 5 fire engine pump operator mistakes
  Here's how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans
  
• 7 children in Syrian refugee family killed in house fire
  Police said the fire caused life-threatening injuries to the father of the children and less severe injuries to their mother
  

Fire EMS

• At Least Nine Hospitalized, School Evacuated in PA Carbon Monoxide Incident
  At least nine people were hospitalized and a school was evacuated after a reported carbon monoxide incident Thursday in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.
  
• Engine Company EMS: Pediatric Patients
  Little fills a firefighter with as much dread as a call for an unresponsive, sick, or injured child. Read more from Michael Morse.
  
• Training Minutes: Rescue Task Force: Patient Removal from the Warm Zone
  In this new Training Minutes video, Mark Litwinko and Mike Brown review patient intervention measures and methods for removing a patient from the warm zone of an mass-casualty incident.
  
• EMS Today 2019: What to Expect
  Join AJ, Ryan and Bobby along with 4 special guests as they discuss EMS today 2019 and the incredible classes, events and workshops that will take place over 3 incredible days at incredible Gaylord Resort in National Harbor Maryland.
  
• Combating the Trauma Triad of Death: Fire EMS
  First responders, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics can impact patient outcomes by working to stop the subtle but vicious cycle of hypothermia, acidosis, and bleeding, the “Trauma Triad of Death.”
  
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• Apparatus Deliveries
  The South Hill (VA) Volunteer Fire Department added a pump and tank to its KME platform to make it more self-sufficient when they replaced an older, used 75-foot unit.
  
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• Training Minutes: Rescue Task Force: Airway Management - EMS - Fire Engineering
  In this new Training Minutes video, Mike Brown and Mark Litwinko discuss dealing with a patient who has a chest wound during a mass-casualty incident.
  

Firefighting

• Clearing the Air: What Do You Get for '30 Minutes'? - Firefighter Safety - Fire Engineering
  The class from Gavin Horn covers the effects of working in self-contained breathing apparatus on the human body in terms of heat stress and its impact on injury risk and a firefighter’s ability to do the job on the fireground.
  
• Main Street Fires: Is Your Department Ready?
  In this presentation, Joe Pronesti reviews various types of construction firefighters may encounter in the “Main Street” sections of their response areas and their impact on operations.
  
• Rules and When They Don’t Always Apply
  You can’t say "always" and "never" about tactical operating tips in the fire service.
  
• Leadership: Mutual-Aid Does Not Need to Be a Mutual Mess
  Command post accountability, a manageable span of control, and maintaining communication discipline are some items for mutual aid success. Fire departments that run mutual aid will also benefit from other mutual activities such as the creation and adoption of policies/procedures and mutual training.
  
• Implementing Strategic Planning to Mitigate Wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface
  Dena Ali goes in-depth on one of the fire service’s most timely subjects: how best to mitigate wildfire risk in the wildland urban interface.
  
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• Apparatus Deliveries
  The South Hill (VA) Volunteer Fire Department added a pump and tank to its KME platform to make it more self-sufficient when they replaced an older, used 75-foot unit.
  
• Apparatus Deliveries
  The Central Kitsap (WA) Fire & Rescue designed this PIERCE rear mount as a dedicated truck company to serve a rapidly growing community with high-rises, says Division Chief Jeff Sorenson. The unit also has firefighting capability if the need arises while units are awaiting a pumper.
  
• Cohesive Company Operations Are Vital to Success
  This incident was proof that cohesive company operations are vital to all operations.
  
• Create a Safer Home with LifeDoor
  LifeDoor Co-Founder Joel Sellinger explains the importance of closing the door at night in case of fire and a device that helps you if you forget.
  

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Firehouse

• LION Enters Exclusive Boot Partnership with Weinbrenner Shoe Company
  DAYTON, OH – LION First Responder PPE, Inc., the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder protective equipment (PPE) in the United States and Weinbrenner Shoe Company, manufacturer of Thorogood brand footwear have entered into a long-term...
  
• MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway Program 2019 Starts
  Thirteen departments will each receive four new sets of state-of-the-art gear.
  
• 911 Industry Leader and Former NENA and FDNY Director Joins Hexagon
  Christopher Blake Carver, ENP, and former NENA Director of PSAP/911 Operations and FDNY Director of Fire Dispatch Operations, has joined its U.S. Public Safety team.
  
• Watch GA Firefighters Rescue Hikers from Creek
  Walker County firefighters and other first responders used a cable system to save men who were stranded overnight trying to cross a creek's fast-moving waters.
  
• Watch CT Crews Tackle House Blaze
  No one was hurt as firefighters from two departments battled the fire at a Manchester home Thursday afternoon.
  
• Nearly 40 FL Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze
  Crews from nine departments battled the warehouse fire in Tamarac for more than two hours Wednesday night.
  
• SC Fire Chief Worried about Department Closing
  Dorchester County officials are considering abolishing the Ashley River Special Tax District, and that means the Ashley River Fire Department could shut down.
  
• CO Department Unveils New Pumper Trucks
  The upgraded pieces of apparatus were specifically designed for the Colorado Springs Fire Department, and the cost of one of the vehicles was $500,000.
  
• Apparatus Exposure Control: Going Beyond the Cab to Protect Firefighters
  Janet Wilmoth shares information from Robert Tutterow's FDSOA session “Apparatus Exposure Control: Beyond the Cab."
  
• Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire Launches Partnership with NVFC to Support Firefighters
  A donation of $75,000 will be made by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire to the NVFC to help support volunteer firefighters. The company also launch a contest for 50 firefighters to win a trip to the Jack Daniel Distillery to attend a concert and tour.