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• Maine fire chief battles with postmaster over evacuation & code enforcement
  Fire chief not happy after being told about the limits of his authority The post Maine fire chief battles with postmaster over evacuation & code enforcement appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Virginia fire engine turns over returning from response
  No serious injuries for Loudoun County firefighters The post Virginia fire engine turns over returning from response appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Arrival video from Queens apartment fire that left two people critically injured
  Fire Tuesday on Bell Boulevard in Bayside The post Arrival video from Queens apartment fire that left two people critically injured appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Early videos from two-alarm New Jersey house fire that spread to second home
  Fire on North 6th Street in Newark The post Early videos from two-alarm New Jersey house fire that spread to second home appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Eight pieces of fire apparatus stranded after collapsed bridge during NC house fire
  Chiefs working on plan to get rigs back on the right side of the bridge The post Eight pieces of fire apparatus stranded after collapsed bridge during NC house fire appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Radio traffic: Southern Maryland heavy rescue overturns with no injuries
  Waldorf VFD Rescue 3 crashes during structure fire response The post Radio traffic: Southern Maryland heavy rescue overturns with no injuries appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Video from moments after Paris bakery explosion kills 2 firefighters
  Many people injured in natural gas explosion The post Video from moments after Paris bakery explosion kills 2 firefighters appeared first on Statter911.
  
• PGFD says hose clamp incident was caused by a misunderstanding of radio traffic
  Both firefighters back to full duty, but discipline is still possible The post PGFD says hose clamp incident was caused by a misunderstanding of radio traffic appeared first on Statter911.
  
• Pennsylvania mayor doubles down on dumb hydrant idea
  Reading Mayor Wally Scott gets support from water department The post Pennsylvania mayor doubles down on dumb hydrant idea appeared first on Statter911.
  
• PGFD sabotage investigation continues & so does news coverage
  Two firefighters involved remain suspended from operations The post PGFD sabotage investigation continues & so does news coverage appeared first on Statter911.
  

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• Mich. first responders rescue man trapped between semi tires
  Officials said the trapped man was servicing the tractor-trailer's refrigeration unit when another person attempted to move the truck — unaware that the man was there
  
• NC county to begin 911 consolidation
  Beginning on the morning of Jan. 27 , Rockingham County will begin the process to merge all four dispatch centers into a single dispatch point
  
• Rescue operation riddled with mishaps including falling tree, burning car
  A rescue operation at Shaver Lake during a fierce winter storm turned into an all-day saga for a stranded couple and group of deputies
  
• 4 ways the government shutdown could impact wildfires in 2019
  As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
  
• How fire departments can better serve the elderly
  It's easy for fire departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
  
• Firefighter on paid leave for allegedly making false 911 calls
  Fall River Fire Chief John Lynch said an investigation has been launched after Kyle Cusick allegedly made around 16 calls reporting fictitious fires
  
• LODD: Ariz. firefighter dies of job-related cancer
  Phoenix Fire Department Rick Telles died after battling an aggressive form of cancer he contracted as a result of being a firefighter
  
• Officials: Iowa firefighter hurt in explosion breathing on his own
  Clinton firefighter Adam Cain “continues to slowly improve” after being badly injured in a grain-silo explosion that killed his colleague
  
• Minn. fire chief asks for $1M to hire more firefighters
  “On average, seven times per day the department does not have an available unit to respond to the next emergency,” Roseville Fire Department Chief Tim O’Neill said
  
• 4 firefighters arrested for starting fires 'for the excitement of it'
  Officials said four McDowell County firefighters started fires because they "were all bored and wanted a call to go on"
  

Fire EMS

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Engine Company EMS: Starting a Line - Intravenous Access - Emergency Medical Service
  Practice makes perfect, and the only way to practice establishing IV access is by doing it. Michael Morse has some thoughts on engine company EMS.
  
• Training Minutes: Rescue Task Force: Bleeding Control Options
  In this new Training Minutes video, Mike Brown and Mark Litwinko discuss wound packing, a form of bleeding control that enables responders to control bleeding at points where a tourniquet cannot be used.
  
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• 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.
  
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• Twin Peaks (TX) Shootout: Lessons Learned
  Robby Bergerson reports on the lessons his department learned from a multiple-casualty shootout in a community shopping mall and how the department addressed them.
  
• After-Action Report Released on Orlando Nightclub Shooting
  The City of Orlando (FL) has released an independent firm's report on the fire department response to the 2016 attack on the Pulse nightclub, which killed 49 people and injured more than 50 other people.
  

Firefighting

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Protecting Firefighters from Electrical Arc Flash Through Rigorous Gear Testing
  Seattle (WA) Fire Department members Chris Greene and Mark Coons team up with ArcWear consultant Hugh Hoagland to bring you this much-needed discussion on the importance of preparing firefighter gear to protect responders from the dangers of electrical arc flash.
  
• The Keys to Mitigating High-Risk, Low-Frequency Incidents
  Jeff Simpson presents ideas and keys to successfully mitigating those inevitable incidents to which firefighters rarely respond yet have the most potential to be deadly.
  
• Proper Planning to Mitigate the Dangers of Living in the Wildland Urban Interface
  Brian R. Haines gives those living in the wildland urban interface the information they need to help mitigate any dangers they face as wildfires grow in frequency and intensity.
  
• Proper Tactics to Use in the Wildland Urban Interface
  Thomas W. Aurnhammer discusses the tactics every fire department must employ when fighting fires in the wildland urban interface.
  
• From Routine Call to Training Evolution
  Alider Pratts explains why your next routine call could also be your next training opportunity.
  
• Recognizing Autoexposure of a Fire
  Learn how to recognize autoexposure of a fire to stay safe when operating.
  

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• Two GA Firefighters Hurt, Fire Truck Totaled in Rollover
  The Social Circle Fire Department apparatus left the road and the driver over corrected, causing the apparatus to roll over. One of the firefighters was seriously hurt.
  
• FL Firefighters' Union Pushes Back on Hiring of Civilian Medics
  The hiring decision put Orlando Fire Department and the firefighter's union at odds when first announced in 2017. The union wanted more firefighters who could provide fire protection as well.
  
• CA Firefighters Confront Propane Tanks, Ammo, Fuel Containers in Storage Units Fire
  Fresno firefighters were challenged by the presence of the combustibles as they sought to quell the blaze that eventually spread to 22 separate units.
  
• GA Firefighter's Horror, Responds to Fire at His Home, Son Trapped Inside
  The Monroe County firefighter's son was being treated for smoke inhalation and his home is considered a total loss.
  
• CA Firefighters Rescue Horse Stuck in Trash Bin
  Huntington Beach firefighters aren't sure how the horse ended up in the bin at Goldenwest Stables.
  
• Popular PA Pasta House Destroyed by Fast Moving Fire
  The fire went to three alarms as crews from across Lackawanna County and the upper part of Luzerne County responded to help douse the flames at the Moosic restaurant.
  
• PA Fire Companies to Offer Pay-Per-Call Plan
  Plymouth Township approved the program for two fire companies that serve the community as a way to retain active volunteer firefighters.
  
• New Signs Help IL Firefighters Spot Addresses
  Black-and-orange signs are being offered to Richland County residents in an effort to eliminate poorly displayed home addresses.
  
• Two Rescued after Car Plunges into FL Lake
  Palm Beach County Fire Rescue divers pulled the people from the West Boca lake Thursday night.
  
• Probe of Blast Killing IA Firefighter May Last Six Months
  Investigators will see if safety or health hazards led to the fire and explosion at an Archer Daniels Midland plant that killed a Clinton firefighter and seriously hurt another.