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AUTO PARTS FIRE IN CLARKSVILLE

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At noon on June 6, 2015, units from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the 12000 block of Hall Shop Road for a reported fire behind an auto parts business. Approximately 30 units and around 70 personnel responded and found vehicles, tires, waste fuel, and flammable gas containers on fire.

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Portable pump class Many areas that fire departments respond to do not have hydrants for water when needed for fires. One method to supply water to a pumper is to use portable pumps to get water from ponds, lakes, creeks, rivers, and portable and fixed water containers including swimming pools. Pictured is the Ripley Volunteer Fire Department training with portable pumps at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center, near Ripley West Virginia.

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Electrical fire in Parkersburg On April 30th, Parkersburg Fire Department crews were dispatched for a working fire in the 2300 block of 35th Street.

The fire appeared to be electrical in nature. Damages were estimated at $30,000. No injuries were reported and firefighters were able to successfully rescue a cat from the home.

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Structure fire for Romney On May 11, 2015 at 8:19 a.m., residential Box 3-7 was dispatched for a structure fire off of AA Rogers Rd. Engine 1 responded before the second alert with a crew of five and Chief 1, Command 1 with two. Units operated for over three hours on the incident with limited manpower responding and hot temperatures outside. All companies worked hard to get the job done.

Extremely smoky fire in Battle Run

Firefighters from Triadelphia and Valley Grove responded Friday afternoon, July 3rd into the unincorporated community of Battle Run to battle a very smoky fire in an old collapsed and abandoned home along US 40 The National Road near the Triadelphia line and power sub station. The entire valley was engulfed in very heavy smoke, making it hard for firefighters to find and then fight the fire. They quickly brought the fire under control. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause and origin.

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COAL CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Structure fire for Coal City On Tuesday April 28, 2015 around 1730 hours units were dispatched to Shiloh Circle in Cool Ridge to assist Ghent VFD (110) with a structure fire. Beaver VFD, Ghent EMS, and the WVSP also responded to the scene.

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Residential structure fire for Barboursville

On May 10, 2015 at 9:33 a.m., ORRVFD responded to assist Barboursville VFD on a residential structure fire on Mud River Road. BVFD had heavy fire conditions when they arrived. BVFD was able to knock down most of the fire before we arrived. E607 was initially assigned as RIT, but was quickly reassigned to enter the house and extinguish the remaining fire in the attic.

Several other departments also responded to assist. No one was injured. Units assigned were Chief 203, E205, E208, R2, 218, Chief 402, E406, Chief 503, E505, E607, R618, Chief 703, E705, E706, CCEMS SQ81, EMS Supervisor 117, CCSO 41 and 44. E305 provided area coverage for much of the county.

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Berkeley Springs apartment building destroyed On April 27th, firefighters from Morgan and Washington County were alerted at 4:09 a.m. for a structure fire on Fairfax Street in Berkeley Springs, WV. Minutes after dispatch, Sergeant 1C found fire showing through the roof with occupants trapped in the structure. He asked for the working fire assignment for resources.

Assistant Chief Steiner assumed Fairfax Street command.

After a quick survey, command requested the second and third alarm assignments. Crews were faced with a three story apartment building, which dated back to the early 1900’s. Crew worked quickly and were able to throw ground ladders and conduct three successful rescues from the third floor. Once all rescues were complete, firefighters divided up and began their interior search of the structure while others began their fire attack.

The building became unstable twenty minutes into the operation.

At 4:44, evacuation tones were

Heritage Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

What did we pass on?

We have a heritage and tradition that the fire service, our region, department or company has handed down.

In the fire service, we have the heritage of values, family, pride, honor, integrity. In certain areas, it may be a wetdown or housing a new apparatus.

We may have heard of the major fires from years ago, where

JUMP TO FILE #050615145 sounded after a partial collapse in the rear. Minutes later, crews were able to have the first aerial in place ready for operations as crew worked in the defensive mode.

Firefighters from the four state area battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. Command deemed the incident under control shortly after 7:00 a.m. and were able to begin releasing some units from the second and third alarm assignments.

Firefighters remained on the scene until 11:00 hitting hot spots and assisting the fire marshal’s office.

The Red Cross was also called in to assist the displaced families.

The three occupants, who were rescued, were taken and treated at War Memorial. No one was seriously injured during the incident. The cause is still under investigation, but the Fire Marshal’s Office redo we get all our training? How did certain ways of doing things come from?

We have our crews that came before us to thank. They have lived the historic fires. They have developed certain firefighting strategies.

Granted we may no longer have to worry about taking the horses for the walk, toward the end of shift, but it is always good to hear the stories.

I encourage you to listen to them.

I have heard it said that once you are a firefighter, you are always a firefighter.

I cannot imagine what it must feel like to be a dedicated firefighter and then have to retire.

How many walking encyclopedias are in the nursing home or no longer around the station anymore?

Everyone has value.

ports they have not found signs of foul play.

Crews from 19 different departments in six counties were alerted Monday morning. Firefighters from West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania responded. Berkeley Springs Fire Co. 1 received assistance from Morgan County, WV from Great Cacapon, South Morgan, Morgan County EMS. Berkeley County WV sent Hedgesville Fire and Bedington. Fire, Frederick County VA sent Reynolds Store VFC and Gainesboro VFC,.Fulton County PA sent Needmore VFC. Allegany County MD sent Little Orleans Fire. Washington County MD sent Hancock Fire, Hancock Rescue, Clear Spring Fire, Clear Spring EMS, Williamsport Fire & EMS, Halfway Fire, Maugansville Fire, Washington County Air Unit and Unit 255 Washington County Emergency Rehab.

- WILLIAM KING

The American Sign Language symbol for wisdom is to stroke your sideburns, where the grey is traditionally.

Just because the older, more experienced are no longer allowed to respond, does not mean that we should lose all that valuable information.

Maybe we should save, in video or audio format, what our brothers have experienced.

In many cultures the elders are treasured for their wisdom. Let us always make the time to listen to our elders.

We will be pleasantly surprised at the wisdom and history that will be unveiled to us.

If you have knowledge that you think that you can teach the rookies, how much can you learn from the elders?

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Pennsylvania: Curtis E. Nordsick, 71 Rank: Fire Police Lieutenant Incident Date: April 19, 2015 Death Date: April 19, 2015 Fire Department: Wrightsville Steam Engine & Hose Company #1 Initial Summary: Fire Police Lieutenant Nordsick responded to the scene of a homicide to assist with traffic control and scene safety. Nordsick reportedly returned to the fire station and, after complaining that he wasn’t feeling well, collapsed. Lieutenant Nordsick was immediately attended to in the fire house and then transported to Memorial Hospital where he passed away. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be determined.

Incident Date: May 6, 2015 Death Date: May 6, 2015 Fire Department: Washington DC Fire Department Initial Summary: While working at the scene of a high rise apartment building fire, Lieutenant McRae went into cardiac arrest and collapsed. According to media reports, McRae, in charge of the first due engine and crew, had just exited the structure after fighting the fire in a 9th floor apartment for 50 minutes. Lieutenant McRae was transported to the Washington Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead. Two others, including one firefighter, suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident which remains under investigation by authorities.

Montana: Larry Wayne Lawhorn, 60 Rank: Engineer/Firefighter Incident Date: May 3, 2015 Death Date: May 3, 2015 Fire Department: Orchard Farm Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Engineer-Firefighter Lawhorn was responding to a mutual aid structure fire when the fire department tanker he was driving left the roadway and came to a rest in a field. Firefighter Lawhorn, who was alone in the vehicle, was found by other emergency responders as they were returning from the fire call. Resuscitative efforts were attempted but Lawhorn was pronounced dead at the scene from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Oklahoma: Jason Farley, 46 Rank: Captain Incident Date: May 23, 2015 Death Date: May 24, 2015 Fire Department: Claremore Fire Department Initial Summary: At 2230hrs on 05/23/2015, the Claremore Fire Department was called to rescue about 10 people caught inside of several residential units due to rising flood waters.

While assisting with the water rescue, Captain Farley was swept into a flooded storm drain where he got trapped and drowned. Captain Farley's body was recovered approximately two hours after the water rescue began. Another firefighter who was also swept into the storm drain suffered non-fatal injuries. All of the residents were rescued without injury.

Kansas: Mike Corn, 68 Rank: Training Officer/Firefighter Incident Date: April 27, 2015 Death Date: April 27, 2015 Fire Department: Conway Springs Fire Department Initial Summary: While putting on gear at the station preparing to respond to a fire call, Training Officer/Firefighter Corn collapsed. Fellow responders immediately provided medical assistance but Corn succumbed to his injury, the nature and cause of which is still to be determined.

Tennessee: Christopher Michael Blankenship, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 3, 2015 Death Date: May 3, 2015 Fire Department: Madison County Fire Department Initial Summary: While working at the scene of a motor vehicle accident with fire, Firefighter Blankenship was seriously injured when a tree at the scene fell on top of him.

Firefighters quickly removed the tree from Blankenship and rendered medical aid. Blankenship was then transported to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Georgia: Ricky Thurman, 54 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: April 24, 2015 Death Date: May 4, 2015 Fire Department: Swainsboro Fire Department Initial Summary: While operating at the scene of a structure fire on April 24, 2015 Lieutenant Thurman suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Immediate efforts to revive Lt. Thurman were successful and he was airlifted to Regents University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia where he passed away on May 4, 2015.

Pennsylvania: Timothy T. Peters, 46 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 30, 2015 Death Date: April 30, 2015 Fire Department: Pine Grove Hose, Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 1 Initial Summary: Firefighter Peters responded to a medical assistance call with his fire company on the afternoon of April 30, 2015. Later that evening at 1930hrs, Peters was stricken by an apparent heart attack at his residence. Emergency responders were summoned and treated Peters then transported him to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

Washington DC: Kevin McRae, 44 Rank: Lieutenant

Mississippi: Dwight Greer, 44 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 6, 2015 Death Date: May 6, 2015 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Department Initial Summary: Approximately one hour after returning to quarters from a carbon monoxide response call, Firefighter Greer suffered a cardiac related medical emergency at the station while participating in fire department mandated physical training. Greer was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

Maine: David Bourget, 59 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 23, 2015 Death Date: May 23, 2015 Fire Department: Phippsburg Fire Department Initial Summary: At 1900hrs, several members of the Phippsburg Fire Department, including Firefighter Bourget, gathered at the station in preparation to work a fireworks display standby detail. At 1940hrs, the fire department members started to leave the station to work the detail. Firefighter Bourget was driving a tanker truck, but only got to the station’s driveway apron when he suddenly fell ill. Firefighter Bourget was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be reported.

Tennessee: Terrance Morgan Pryor, 48 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: May 25, 2015 Death Date: May 25, 2015 Fire Department: Memphis Fire Department Initial Summary: Several hours after responding to the last emergency call of his shift, Lieutenant Pryor became ill and passed away at his residence. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be reported.

Wisconsin: Dale J. Wege, 59 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 31, 2015 Death Date: June 1, 2015 Fire Department: Pine Lake Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Wege responded to an emergency medical call at 1812hrs on May 31st. The following day at 1556hrs, Wege was found collapsed at home without a pulse and not breathing. Firefighter Wege was treated by fellow responders and transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander where he was pronounced deceased at 1645hrs.

The nature and cause and fatal injury are still to be determined..

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Good Will assists Wilmington Manor Just before 3 a.m. on May 31st, Engine 18 was alerted to assist Wilmington Manor Fire Company on a motor vehicle crash with a fire.

Engine 18 arrived just behind Engine 32 and split the crew with half assisting Engine 32 JUMP TO FILE # with their stretch 063015144 and extinguishment and the other half providing patient care.

Just after returning to quarters, Engine 18 was alerted to transfer to Station 12 while their crews operated on a fire incident.

The engine was in quarters at 12 for approximately 40 minutes before returning.

Finally, as Ambulance 18 was waiting for the light at Hare's Corner, they noticed smoke coming from the Verizon Wireless store.

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Elevator rescue at Dover International Speedway On June 2, 2015 at 12:41 p.m., the Dover Fire Department responded to Dover International Speedway (DIS) for a report of an elevator rescue in the area of the turn 1 grandstand. Engine 4 arrived and received confirmation of three subjects trapped seven flights up. Engine 4’s crew made access through the roof of the elevator car and removed the occupants using a roof ladder. Ladder 1's crew staged at the base of the steps in case the engine crew needed assistance. Chief Mark Hall placed the incident under control and turned the scene over to DIS security.

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Ocean rescue drill

On Monday evening, June 22, 2015, the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company held it’s June drill on ocean rescue. Marine 70, Gator 70, jet skis and rescue swimmers all drilled operations for surf rescues.

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High water checks

On June 28th, the Good Will Fire Company was out checking on vehicles in high water on Route 6.

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Three vehicles, three patients

At 10:55 on Thursday, June 18th, Station 70, 84 and SCEMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at Fred Hudson Road and Coastal Highway. Quint 70-5, Engine 70-2, Engine 841, Rescue 70, B-70 C-70, A-84, traffic control and Medics 105 and 103 responded. Three vehicles were involved with three patients, one requiring extrication. Two patients were transported to Beebe Medical Center and one patient refused care.

Chimney fire extends to home

On May 1 at 9:54 p.m., Station 70 was alerted by first a call to the station then by Sussex EOC of a working structure fire at 318 Wellington Parkway in Bethany Beach. Stations 84, 90, 76, 86 and SCEMS were alerted to fill the working fire assignment. Assistant Chief Tom Moore in 70-8 arrived at 9:57 and found a one and a half story single family home with smoke evident. Quint 70-5 established a water supply and stretched an attack line. Crews found a fire extending from a chimney into the surrounding structure. Tower 70’s crew performed vertical ventilation. The fire was declared under control at 10:20 and crews performed salvage and overhaul clearing at 11:32.

The fire is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office

Codes, Rules, and Initiatives, a Safety Refresher - Part III STAYING SAFE

Chief Henry Campbell

Last month we listed the IAFC Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Survival and each rule as proposed by the IAFC has an objective and a NIOSH Fatality Report accompanying it. The objective or purpose of the rule is to correct an action or inaction that generally results in death or injury to a firefighter. The NIOSH report cites an example as to had the rule been practiced, it may have prevented the incident from occurring.

In this article on the IAFC Rules of Engagement for the Fire Service are listed the 14 rules and their objectives for incident commanders.

The Incident Commanders Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Safety: Rapidly Conduct, or Obtain, a 360 Degree Size Up of the Incident.

Objective: To cause the incident commander to obtain an early 360 degree survey and risk assessment of the fireground in order to determine the safest approach to tactical operations as part the risk assessment and action plan development and before firefighters are placed at substantial risk.

Determine the Occupant Survival Profile. Objective: To cause the incident commander to consider fire conditions in relation to possible occupant survival of a successful rescue event before committing firefighters to high risk search and rescue operations as part of the initial and ongoing risk assessment and

action plan development.

Conduct an Initial Risk Assessment and Implement a Safe Action Plan. Objective: To cause the incident commander to develop a safe action plan by conducting a thorough size-up, assess the occupant survival profile and completing a thorough risk assessment before firefighters are placed in high risk positions on the fireground.

If You Do Not Have the Resources to Safely Support and Protect Firefighters –Seriously Consider a Defensive Strategy. Objective: To prevent the commitment of firefighters to high risk tactical objectives that cannot be accomplished safely due to inadequate resources on the scene.

Do Not Risk Firefighter Lives for Lives or Property That Can Not Be Saved –Seriously Consider a Defensive Strategy. Objective: To prevent the commitment of firefighters to high risk search and rescue and firefighting operations that may harm them when fire conditions prevent occupant survival and significant or total destruction of the building is inevitable.

Extend Limited Risk to Protect Savable Property. Objective: To cause the incident commander to limit risk exposure to a reasonable, cautious and conservative level when trying to save a building that is believed, following a thorough size up, to be savable.

Extend Vigilant and Measured Risk to Protect and Rescue Savable Lives. Objective: To cause the incident commander to manage search and rescue, and supporting firefighting operations, in a highly calculated, controlled, and cautious manner, while remaining alert to changing conditions, during high risk search

and rescue operations where lives can be saved.

Act Upon Reported Unsafe Practices and Conditions That Can Harm Them. Stop, Evaluate and Decide. Objective: To prevent firefighters and supervisors from engaging in unsafe practices or exposure to unsafe conditions that will harm them and allowing any member to raise an alert about a safety concern without penalty and mandating the incident commander and command organization officers promptly address the question to insure safe operations.

Maintain Frequent Two-Way Communications and Keep Interior Crews Informed of Changing Conditions. Objective: To insure that the incident commander is obtaining frequent progress reports from command organization officers and all interior crews are kept informed of changing fire conditions observed from the exterior by the incident commander, or other command officers, that may affect crew safety.

Obtain Frequent Progress Reports and Revise the Action Plan.

Objective: To cause the incident commander, as well as all command organization officers, to obtain frequent progress reports, to continually assess fire conditions and any risk to firefighters, and to regularly adjust and revise the action plan to maintain safe operations.

Ensure Accurate Accountability of All Firefighter Location and Status. Objective: To cause the incident commander, and command organization officers, to maintain a constant and accurate accountability of the location and status of all firefighters within a small geographic area of accuracy within the hazard zone and be aware of who is presently in or out of

the building.

If, After Completion of the Primary Search, Little or No Progress Towards Fire Control Has Been Achieved - Seriously Consider a Defensive Strategy. Objective: To cause a benchmark decision point, requiring the incident commander to determine if it’s safe to continue offensive interior operations if there is no progress in controlling the fire and there are no lives to be saved following the completion of the primary search.

Always Have a Rapid Intervention Team in Place at All Working Fires. Objective: To cause the incident commander to have a RIT in place ready to rescue firefighters at all working fires.

Always Have Firefighter Rehab Services in Place at All Working Fires. Objective: To insure all firefighters who endured physically

strenuous activity at a working fire are rehabilitated and medically evaluated for continued duty.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs has developed these Rules of Engagement and they should be guidelines implemented by all fire departments and firefighters at all emergency incidents to which they respond. Firefighter safety requires there be an officer or senior member in command of the emergency situation trained to a higher level than that of firefighters. They must be knowledgeable and experienced in emergency scene operations. If there is no one to command the incident, all operations should be limited to exterior only until proper supervision is on scene.

In the next issue we will review the 16 Life Safety Initiatives.

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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Indian River Volunteer Fire Company (DE) operates a 1999 Ford F350/Fiber 250/200 brush truck.

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Carlisle Fire Company of Milford, DE still runs this1992 Simon/Duplex/LTI 110' aerial.

Smoke showing from first and second floors

New Castle, DE. Around 2:30 a.m. on April 25th, the box alarm was alerted for an odor of smoke in the residence in the 100 block of West 9th Street in the Shawtown neighborhood of the city.

Engine 18 arrived to find smoke showing from the first and second floors of the residence. The Engine 18 officer requested the working fire dispatch and companies went to work. Overall, crews operated for over 90 minutes. Multiple area companies operated at the fire. Thanks to Mill Creek Fire Co for covering the district.

FRANK ROBINSON

Frederica Fire Company (DE) still runs this 1981 Ford/Grumman 1000/750.

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MARYLAND

IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com

KEN SNYDER

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Rescue 7 of the Hollywood VFD is a 2001 Peterbilt/Saulsbury with 250/200.

Overnight dwelling fire in Silver Spring

On May 31, 2015, the Montgomery County Fire/Rescue Service (MCFRS) dispatched units for the reported basement fire in a single family dwelling. Arriving units reported smoke showing and immediately requested the Rapid Intervention Dispatch. Crews located and extinguished a small fire in the basement of the home. No injuries were reported. The Fort Detrick Fire Department (formerly Walter Reed Medical Center Fire Department) also responded to this incident.

Howard County receives $24,000 grant Columbia, MD. The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) has been awarded a $24,000 grant to enhance response during mass casualty events and infectious disease emergencies. The grant, from the Maryland DepartJUMP TO FILE # ment of Health and 062215125 Mental Hygiene’s (DHMH) Office of Preparedness and Response, will be used to equip firefighters and paramedics with specialized gear and tools to extend the level of support during large-scale events.

“Making sure that our first responders have the proper protective gear during these large scale and often deadly incidents is critical,” said County Executive Allan H. Kittleman.

“We are grateful for the state funding as we work towards the same goal that the Office of Preparedness and Response has, which is to prepare for and respond to significant public health events such as pandemics, natural disasters and acts of terrorism.”

The funds will allow HCDFRS to purchase 50 “go bags” with biological-grade personal protective equipment so that crews can safely suit up during responses to incidents that involve infectious diseases like Ebola,

KEN SNYDER

Engine 72 of the Hollywood, MD VFD is a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/750.

Truck 7 of the Hollywood, MD VFD is a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 100’.

KEN SNYDER

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and tuberculosis. Additionally, the grant will allow the department to extend the life-cycle of our mobile oxygen generator. The mobile oxygen generator can be used during large scale incidents where emergency personnel require oxygen for long durations of time, or in the event that power is lost to an existing facility or an off-site portable hospital is set up and needs an alternate source for oxygen supply.

“Responding to incidents that require this type of gear and equipment comes with a unique set of challenges,” said Fire Chief John

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Butler.

“By having the proper protective equipment, it puts our personnel at ease and allows them to appropriately respond without further endangering themselves.”

The grant also allows the department to purchase a trailer that can be used to safely transport our medical ambulance bus equipment, which is frequently requested throughout the region. The medical ambulance bus has most recently been used during the civil unrest in Baltimore and the Anne Arundel County Bay Bridge Walk/Run - JACQUELINE KOTEI

KEN SNYDER

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MARYLAND

FRANK ROBINSON

Church Hill responds to motorcycle crash

Firefighters with the Church Hill Fire Company responded to Route 213 by Rolphs Wharf Road on May 25th. Crews responded quickly to the scene and had to airlift the male patient to John Hopkins in Baltimore. Units were on the scene until Maryland State Police airlifted the patient from the scene. Queen Anne's County EMS also responded.

Howard County recognized by the American Heart Association with a national EMS award; hosts cardiac symposium to train the region Columbia, MD. Its National EMS Week and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) is being honored with the American Heart Association’s “Mission: Lifeline® EMS Bronze Award.” HCDFRS has been selected for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

These award-winning measures and protocols are now being taught regionally through the department’s Resuscitation Academy, which takes place May 18 -19.

“We are fortunate in Howard County to have one of the best EMS systems in the nation. The department has made tremendous strides in responding to incidents that involve cardiac arrest,” said County Executive Allan H. Kittleman.

“Through partnerships with the hospital, our providers rapidly identify the type of attack, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early response from hospital personnel. This is often the difference between life and death.”

Every year, more than 250,000 people experience a STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication. Unfortu-

JUMP TO FILE #051815124 nately, a significant number don't receive prompt attention, which is critical in restoring blood flow.

Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes those emergency responders whose efforts improve STEMI systems of care and the quality of life for these patients.

“EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. “Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can shave precious minutes of life-saving treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals. We applaud HCDFRS for achieving this award that shows it meets evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks.”

“HCDFRS is dedicated to making our unit among the best in the country, and the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that by implementing processes for improving STEMI systems of care with the goal of improving the quality of care for all STEMI patients,” said Fire Chief John Butler.

- JACQUELINE KOTEI

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Baltimore City uses this 2014 Ford F-250 pickup truck for their 6 Battalion Chief Vehicles.

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On May 4, 2015, Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company 500 and surrounding companies (31, 40, 19, and 56) were alerted for a Ggarage fire in a 50-07 Box on Beecham Court.

The box was struck at 4:44 p.m. for a reported house on fire next door to the caller's. CRVFC responded immediately with two engine crews and a tanker support unit.

E312 (Owings Mills VFC) was

JUMP TO FILE #052415108 first to arrive with E501 and reported fire showing from the garage.

Multiple landlines were deployed and a working fire was requested bringing additional companies to the scene (2, 41, 17, 14). Crews aggressively attacked the fire and conducted a search of the at-

tached dwelling and adjacent garage for any additional fire spread.

All occupants of the home had evacuated prior to fire department arrival.

Crews were on scene for approximately two hours and were able to hold the fire to the garage.

The cause of the fire was deemed undetermined after investigation.

- JOEY KASURA

KEN SNYDER

The Level V F Co in Havre de Grace (MD) uses this 2014 Spartan Gladiator/ 4-Guys 2000/1000.

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Vacant dwelling fire in Southwest Baltimore City

KEN SNYDER

Truck 5 of the Charlestown Fire Co (MD) is a 2014 KME 109’.

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MARYLAND

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Crews battle fire in Ellicott City

HCDFRS

Auto parts fire in Clarksville

At noon on June 6th, units from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the 12000 block of Hall Shop Road in Clarksville, MD for a reported fire behind an auto parts business. Approximately 30 units and around 70 personnel responded and found vehicles, tires, waste fuel, and flammable gas containers on fire. The fire was contained after about 30 minutes. Units are currently performing extended overhaul operations. MDE was requested and responded to help contain hazardous runoff from the waste oil involved in the fire. There have been no fire department or civilian injuries. A damage estimate is not available at this time. There are no occupants displaced. The fire origin and cause is currently under investigation by Howard County Fire Investigation Division.

Ellicott City, MD. At approximately 11 a.m. on May 14, 2015, crews from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a fire in the 8300 block of Governor Grayson Way. First responders arrived to find fire in the basement.

An interior, offensive fire attack and coordinated search of the residence was conducted. The occupants were found to have evacuated the home.

An offensive fire attack was utilized throughout the duration of the incident as the fire extended from the basement into the first and second floors. Units were requested from Baltimore County and Balti-

JUMP TO FILE #051415136 more City to assist. A second alarm was called due to extensive hoarding conditions throughout the residence. The fire was placed under control within the hour. There was an extended operation from crews due to the large size of the home and overhaul needed.

Two adults and one child were displaced. The Red Cross will assist the family as needed. No civilian, firefighter, or paramedic injuries reported at this time.

- MARIA HOGG

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KEN SNYDER

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MARYLAND

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Firefighters rescue horse from a ditch

Just before 5:00 a.m. on June 11th, special operation crews from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 8300 block of Johnny Cake Road in Westview for reports of a horse stuck in the ditch. The horse was a 1800lb seven year old Clydesdale that was stuck in a ditch next to a house. Howard County crews responded as part of a mutual aid request from Baltimore County Fire and Rescue. A veterinarian was also requested. Because Howard County crews had the specialized training and crane equipment needed, they began to effect a rescue. The horse was lifted with the crane in order to be removed. It took firefighters roughly 90 minutes to extricate the horse. There were no injuries to report.

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Formerly of the Willow Grove Fire Company in Montgomery Co, PA, where it was designated Engine 1003, this 1974 Mack CF700 Chassis # CF795F(15)1054 was sold in 2000 to the Citizens Hose Company #1 in Dillsburg, York Co., PA where it was designated as Engine 64. This engine was rehabbed in 1989 by Willow Grove as a water supply engine. Now owned since 2006 by Chris Oliphant, a Firefighter/EMT with the Washington D.C. Fire & EMS Dept and a volunteer member of their Friendship Fire Association Canteen & Rehab Units. Chris is also a member of the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society and the Chesapeake Antique Fire Apparatus Association, a chapter of the Society for the Preservation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus Association.

Coatesville, Pa. TheFireStore, the online e-commerce arm of Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. and a leading source for firefighting equipment and supplies, announced that it has entered into an agreement to supply Baltimore County, Md., with new and cutting-edge G1 SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), manufactured by MSA, Pittsburgh, Pa. The new SCBAs feature several patent-pending design improvements, including the elimination of all electronic components from the facepiece. The new units are expected to be delivered to Baltimore County by the end of 2015.

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MARYLAND

Mother and four year-old die after possible electrocution during storm

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Kitchen fire in a one story single family dwelling in Fullerton Fullerton, Baltimore County, MD. Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on July 4th, Baltimore County Fire Dispatch sent units to the report of a dwelling fire located in the 600 block of Dale Ave. Units arrived to find a kitchen fire in the dwelling and requested

JUMP TO FILE #070515106 the working fire dispatch. The fire was quickly extinguished and the working fire assignment was subsequently cancelled.

One victim from the house was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation.

The cause is under investigation at this time.

Chevy Chase, MD. A 29 yearold mother and her four year-old daughter died after possibly being electrocuted in their home in the 8800 block of Connecticut Ave on June 27.

Officials said that detectives from the Montgomery County Police–Major Crimes Division are investigating two possible weather-related deaths that occurred in Chevy Chase.

At approximately 4:26 p.m., police said, 2nd District officers and Fire and Rescue personnel responded for a report of an electrocution.

A 29-year-old female and her four-year-old daughter were found unresponsive outside of the home in the stairwell leading to the basement.

They were each transported to sepa-

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Investigators found a portable sump pump in the standing water near the victims. Detectives are looking at the possibility that the water was charged and an electrical surge contributed to the victims’ deaths.

Many areas of Montgomery County experienced flooding due to the heavy rainfall throughout the day.

This incident remains under investigation, however, no foul-play is suspected at this time.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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Lt. Kevin McRae, a true firefighting hero At about 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 6th, Lt. Kevin McRae responded with his crew to an apartment building fire located on the ninth floor of 1330 7th St. NW. After descending the stairs with his crew, JUMP TO FILE # he collapsed. He 051115107 was immediately assessed and treated by paramedics on the scene. He was transported from the fire ground to the hospital, where he later passed away. The cause of death has not been determined.

“The McRae family has experienced the tragic loss of their son, brother, husband, father, nephew, cousin and uncle. It’s important for them to know we are here for them,” said Acting DCFEMS Chief Gregory M. Dean. “We are deeply saddened by the death of our brother and friend, Lt. Kevin McRae.” Lt. McRae, 44, was a graduate of Frank W. Ballou High School in the District. He joined the department through the cadet program in July 1989. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2003; then promoted to lieutenant in 2008. He is the 100th DC Fire and EMS Department firefighter to die in the line of duty.

Members paid their final respects to their brother Lt. McRae during his memorial services at the Stadium Armory in SE on Friday, May 15.

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The Fire Prevention Division conducted a community outreach event in the Takoma neighborhood. Fire inspectors and members from engine Company 22 installed smoke detectors, replaced batteries, and spoke to residents about the importance of have a working smoke detector at home. They also provided information on emergency preparedness for the home.

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One patient rescued in DC

Firefighters responded to an early afternoon blaze in the 5800 block of Eastern Ave NE on Sunday, March 29. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a two-story row house fully engulfed with heavy fire. Firefighters quickly made their way into the structure and rescued one patient from the home. A second patient was rescued by a civilian before members arrived on the scene.

Both patients were transported to area hospitals.

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DC Fire and EMS members rescued an injured construction worker from the roof of a building under construction at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW on June 3, 2015. The patient was transported to area hospital in critical condition.

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VIRGINIA

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Old Henrico Firehouse 10 demolition Henrico, VA. On Thursday, May 20th, the Henrico firehouse located at 6313 Horsepen Road was torn down to make way for Phase IV of the new Firehouse 10 project.

The project began in early 2014 and is estimated to be completed in October 2015. In total, the project will

JUMP TO FILE #052215103 have six phases. Service to the community has been maintained during the entire project.

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- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Civilian heroes step up to the plate during fire, firefighters rescue woman Charlottesville, VA. James Watson and J. C. Morton were going about their day when they spotted smoke coming from an apartment around 5 p.m., at 722 Prospect Ave on May 7.

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As fire and EMS rolled and headed to the scene, Watson and Morton began knocking on doors, working together, warning residents of the fire and telling them to get out.

Police officers arrived on scene and began helping to evacuate the apartments.

Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner said the first fire department unit arrived on scene within five minutes.

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The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental as a pot was left on the stove with vegetable oil.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Two story residential fire

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to the 7200 block of Alvis Ct for a house fire at 1:37 a.m. on May 18. First arriving units reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the two story house. Initial fire attack was made from the exterior. All occupants were able to make it out uninjured. The family was woken by an alarm in the home. Two adults and three children were displaced The fire was marked under control at 2:34 a.m.

There was heavy fire and smoke damage. A total of six engines, three specialty service units, two fire medics, and three command staff responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

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JROTC Camp in Henrico

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office, Henrico Division of Fire, and Henrico Police Division, in conjunction with the Henrico County Public Schools, hosted the inaugural Marine CorpsJROTC Leadership JUMP TO FILE # Camp and field 062215127 games for county high school students.

A total of 53 Marine CorpsJROTC cadets spent a day with each of the three participating public safety agencies. During the week, cadets were immersed in hands-on scenarios of tactical maneuvers, simulations, and physical training activities that firefighters, police officers, and sheriffs do as

part of their regular duties. Activities the cadets participated in included using fire hoses, riding in a 100 ft. ladder truck, toured Regional Jail East, learned how to don and clear gas masks, and performed mock cell extractions. The final day was reserved for a field day where cadets and camp instructors competed in various track and field activities to test and develop their fitness levels.

The goal of this first-of-itskind MC-JROTC Leadership Camp was to expose high-school age cadets to career options in the public safety professions and to encourage the cadets to begin specific planning for their post-high school lives.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

PHOTO COURTESY OF VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOPEWELL FIRE

A Virginia State Trooper was struck while directing traffic on Interstate 95.

Hopewell bravest saves Virginia State Trooper struck while six pets from fire directing traffic on Interstate 95 Tones sounded around 1:30 p.m., on June 9 for a structure fire.

Hopewell’s crews found one resident had self-evacuated, was injured with multiple pets trapped in the dwelling.

The occupant was evaluated and had burns to her arm, but according to officials she declined transport. Family members later took the resident to a hospital.

Crews aggressively attacked the fire and rescued two dogs and four cats. Aid was given to the pets, including the administration of oxygen.

A fast knock down was ac-

JUMP TO FILE #061115101 complished.Two additional pets did not survive.

Officials said there were challenges with overhaul because of an excessive amount of personal belongings in the residence.

Prince George Fire and EMS along with Fort Lee Fire and EMS were dispatched for mutual aid.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

Caroline County, VA. A Virginia State Trooper was struck while conducting traffic control on June 24, just north of the Ladysmith Rest Area (108 mile marker) in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 at approximately 12:18 a.m.

Police officials said that troopers were directing traffic in the southbound lane due to high water that had crossed both travel lanes of Interstate 95 south.

A 2016 Kenworth tractor-trailer lost control as it approached the scene, where the troopers were directing traffic. The tractor-trailer

JUMP TO FILE #062415115 struck a VSP patrol car and then struck a pick-up truck (contract worker vehicle) that was in the lanes assisting with the road closure. The impact then forced the pick-up into the state trooper, knocking the trooper over the guardrail and into the grass median.

The tractor-trailer then struck the guardrail on the left side of the road.

Trooper A.L. Benner was trans-

ported to MCV Hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries and was the only one injured at the scene, according to police.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, Nicholas J. Coia, 67, of Florida was charged with reckless driving. The truck’s trailer was empty at the time of the crash.

The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team and Motor Carrier Team are assisting with the crash investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEHERRIN VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE

Two patients airlifted to hospital after crashing on train tracks Charlotte Court House, VA. Tones sounded on May 19 around 7:30 p.m., for a serious motor vehicle crash down an embankment and onto Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Reports indicated multiple patients.

Responding to the emergency were Charlotte Court House Fire and Rescue Charlotte Rescue, Darlington Heights Fire, Meherrin Fire & Rescue, Keysville Fire, MedFlight I, Centra I, Charlotte SO and Virginia State Police.

JUMP TO FILE #052015100 On arrival, crews assisted with hoisting the patient up the embankment while Rescue 5-8 transported one patient to Keysville to meet Med-Flight 1. Charlotte EMS met Centra 1 to fly out the second patient.

The crash is under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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This spring, Alexandria City, Virginia opened its newest fire station, #210, located 5255 Eisenhower Ave, in the city's West End neighborhood. However, the station only opened with the EMS staffing of a two member ambulance crew and one EMS supervisor. The city hopes to have an Engine Crew in place by December, 2015. At this time, the station houses Medic 210 and the EMS Supervisor Unit, as well as Technical Rescue 206, cross-staffed by the members of Station 206, and Marine Unit/Swiftwater Rescue 201, which is cross-staffed by members throughout the City. TR 206 and MU 201 are housed here due to space constraints in their home stations. This station also houses the Alexandria Fire Department Training Division, with classrooms and indoor and outdoor training areas. The cost of building the station was approximately $15 million.

Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows.

Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show.

Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen.

"The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun."

ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department.

"A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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Chesterfield Hazmat team toned out Chesterfield, VA. Chesterfield County Police were working a police call at a residence at Perrymont and Chester Road, when the hazmat team was requested to assist on May 9.

Tones sounded around 2:30 p.m. for the call and Haz Mat 15, Medic 15, Engine 17, TSO, JUMP TO FILE# Battalion 1, a fire 050915103 marshal and the fire department shift commander responded to assist county police.

The county police forensics team was also on scene.

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Fire officials also said that there were no injuries.

County Police and Chesterfield Fire and EMS have not released information as to the nature of the call or what was believed to be hazardous.

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Codes, Rules, and Initiatives, a Safety Refresher - Part III

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DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Military Veteran Firefighter of the Year 2015 Henrico, VA. Lieutenant Randy Shelton with Henrico County Division of Fire received the 2015 Military Veteran Firefighter of the Year award from the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 6364.

The award was presented by Post Commander James M. Dunham. The Men’s Auxiliary also presented a donation of three hundred dollars to the Henrico Firefighters and Families Charitable Foundation.

This foundation was created

by Henrico firefighters to support the families of firefighters in the time of illness, injury, or death.

Lieutenant Shelton has been a member of the Division of Fire for thirteen years.

He currently serves as the C shift lieutenant at the Glenwood Farms Firehouse, Station 7.

Lieutenant Shelton also served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve from 1998 to

JUMP TO FILE #061115131 2006.

During his service, he served in Guatemala, Kuwait and Iraq and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon.

Post Commander James M Dunham said that it was great to recognize those who served their Country in times of conflict and also return home and serve the citizens of Henrico County.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Last month we listed the IAFC Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Survival and each rule as proposed by the IAFC has an objective and a NIOSH Fatality Report accompanying it. The objective or purpose of the rule is to correct an action or inaction that generally results in death or injury to a firefighter. The NIOSH report cites an example as to had the rule been practiced, it may have prevented the incident from occurring.

In this article on the IAFC Rules of Engagement for the Fire Service are listed the 14 rules and their objectives for incident commanders.

The Incident Commanders Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Safety: Rapidly Conduct, or Obtain, a 360 Degree Size Up of the Incident.

Objective: To cause the incident commander to obtain an early 360 degree survey and risk assessment of the fireground in order to determine the safest approach to tactical operations as part the risk assessment and action plan development and before firefighters are placed at substantial risk.

Determine the Occupant Survival Profile. Objective: To cause the incident commander to consider fire conditions in relation to possible occupant survival of a successful rescue event before committing firefighters to high risk search and rescue operations as part of the initial and ongoing risk assessment and action plan development.

Conduct an Initial Risk Assessment and Implement a Safe Action Plan. Objective: To cause the incident commander to develop a safe action plan by conducting a thorough size-up, assess the occupant survival profile and completing a thorough risk assessment before firefighters are placed in high risk positions on the fireground.

If You Do Not Have the Resources to Safely Support and Protect Firefighters –Seriously Consider a Defensive Strategy. Objective: To prevent the commitment of firefight-

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ers to high risk tactical objectives that cannot be accomplished safely due to inadequate resources on the scene.

Do Not Risk Firefighter Lives for Lives or Property That Can Not Be Saved –Seriously Consider a Defensive Strategy. Objective: To prevent the commitment of firefighters to high risk search and rescue and firefighting operations that may harm them when fire conditions prevent occupant survival and significant or total destruction of the building is inevitable.

Extend Limited Risk to Protect Savable Property. Objective: To cause the incident commander to limit risk exposure to a reasonable, cautious and conservative level when trying to save a building that is believed, following a thorough size up, to be savable.

Extend Vigilant and Measured Risk to Protect and Rescue Savable Lives. Objective: To cause the incident commander to manage search and rescue, and supporting firefighting operations, in a highly calculated, controlled, and cautious manner, while remaining alert to changing conditions, during high risk search and rescue operations where lives can be saved.

Act Upon Reported Unsafe Practices and Conditions That Can Harm Them. Stop, Evaluate and Decide. Objective: To prevent firefighters and supervisors from engaging in unsafe practices or exposure to unsafe conditions that will harm them and allowing any member to raise an alert about a safety concern without penalty and mandating the incident commander and command organization officers promptly address the question to insure safe operations.

Maintain Frequent Two-Way Communications and Keep Interior Crews Informed of Changing Conditions. Objective: To insure that the incident commander is obtaining frequent progress reports from command organization officers and all interior crews are kept informed of changing fire conditions observed from the exterior by the incident commander, or other command officers, that may affect crew safety.

Obtain Frequent Progress Reports and Revise the Action Plan.

Objective: To cause the incident commander, as well as all command organization officers, to obtain fre-

quent progress reports, to continually assess fire conditions and any risk to firefighters, and to regularly adjust and revise the action plan to maintain safe operations.

Ensure Accurate Accountability of All Firefighter Location and Status. Objective: To cause the incident commander, and command organization officers, to maintain a constant and accurate accountability of the location and status of all firefighters within a small geographic area of accuracy within the hazard zone and be aware of who is presently in or out of the building.

If, After Completion of the Primary Search, Little or No Progress Towards Fire Control Has Been Achieved - Seriously Consider a Defensive Strategy. Objective: To cause a benchmark decision point, requiring the incident commander to determine if it’s safe to continue offensive interior operations if there is no progress in controlling the fire and there are no lives to be saved following the completion of the primary search.

Always Have a Rapid Intervention Team in Place at All Working Fires. Objective: To cause the incident commander to have a RIT in place ready to rescue firefighters at all working fires.

Always Have Firefighter Rehab Services in Place at All Working Fires. Objective: To insure all firefighters who endured physically strenuous activity at a working fire are rehabilitated and medically evaluated for continued duty.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs has developed these Rules of Engagement and they should be guidelines implemented by all fire departments and firefighters at all emergency incidents to which they respond. Firefighter safety requires there be an officer or senior member in command of the emergency situation trained to a higher level than that of firefighters. They must be knowledgeable and experienced in emergency scene operations. If there is no one to command the incident, all operations should be limited to exterior only until proper supervision is on scene.

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Rescue challenge takes technical rescue to the edge Roanoke,VA. Camaraderie, challenging the highly trained to give them an edge, team work, all of these describe the ultimate in technical rescue training. The event? It’s called Rescue Challenge. This year’s event took place in May, in Roanoke.

In 1994, Bttn. Chief Steve Wood of Henrico Division of Fire saw a need to advance the abilities of rescuers throughout the region by gathering together technical rescue teams from different jurisdictions. In his vision, the teams would gain experience and share knowledge together, thus enhancing the skills of all. TRT members would also have the benefit of becoming familiar with each other so in the future any mutual aid or regional aid calls would host teams that were already used to working with each other.

Wood shared his idea with Mark Light, then fire chief of Henrico

JUMP TO FILE #053115110 County. Light shared his thoughts along the same lines with Wood and also Bttn. Chief Charlie King.

After much brainstorming, Wood developed a concept for the challenge: an annual event with realistic simulated incidents to test the skills and knowledge of the most experienced technical rescue personnel. The target audience would include teams, who had already completed the rescue training programs provided by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.

Rescue Challenge launched in May of that year. The first event was in central Virginia, hosted by Henrico County with the assistance of Chesterfield and Hanover counties and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. Teams from Arlington

County, City of Alexandria, Chesterfield, Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir, Henrico County,the Roanoke and Tidewater regions in Virginia, Montgomery and Howard Counties in Maryland participated. Some members of these TRTs are on the Federal Emergency Management’s USAR Task Forces. Crater Regional Technical Rescue Team has also joined the Rescue Challenge events.

The event is more than crews performing rescues, it also offers the opportunity for practicing logistics, safety needs and more. Crews can face scenarios from confined space, high angle, building collapse, trench collapse,entrapments, train derailments, theme park rides and more.

Urban Search and Rescue has been added to the scenarios. EMS skills are also included in the challenge.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

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Garage fire in the East End

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 1500 block of Mill Rd in Henrico County’s East End this afternoon for the report of a structure fire. Units received the call at 2:15 p.m. this afternoon, June 1st.

First arriving units reported heavy fire coming from a 30 x 30 detached garage, a 12 x 18 shed, a backhoe, and three acres of land surrounding the garage. Also involved were three vehicles, two in the garage and one just outside.

Crews attacked the fire from the exterior using heavy water streams and brush units.

There was significant fire damage done to the garage, shed, backhoe, three vehicles and the land surrounding.

Fire crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to the main residence.

JUMP TO FILE #060215113 Five engine companies, two specialty service units, three tankers, one fire medic unit, and three command staff units were assigned to the call for service.

No injuries were reported from the fire. The family will not be displaced due to the fire.

The fire has been determined to have been accidental in nature and due to unattended burning of tree stumps.

The Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone, there currently is a burn ban in effect from May 1st through September 30th for Henrico County and the surrounding areas.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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“Rock Your Abs Fatal fire in Henrico’s East End to the Core” (Part 2) Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to the 1600 block of Mary St in Henrico County’s East End for a house fire at 2:32 a.m. on June 12th.

Dispatchers received the call for a house fire and that two people were inside the house and JUMP TO FILE# could not get out. 061215109 First arriving units reported heavy fire from a room on the right side of the home.

Crews made rescue attempts while firefighting operations were beginning. An adult male and an adult female were rescued from the home. Both of the residents were in cardiac arrest and were transported to MCV. The adult female was revived in the fire medic ambulance on the way to the hospital. The adult male was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after arrival. The adult female is in critical condition. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control quickly and marked it at 2:57 a.m.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries during firefighting operations. The firefighter received a cut to his left arm while removing glass from a window for ventilation. He was trans-

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ported to a local hospital for treatment and later released.

Henrico County Division of Fire has learned that the second victim of the house fire passed away. The identities of both victims have also be released: Carlton L Sprouse, age 60, and Barbara M. Williamson, age 74 The fire department has also confirmed that the home did not

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have working smoke alarms at the time of the fire. The fire investigators found the home’s smoke detector on a desk and not functional.

The Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the fireto have been accidental in nature and due to faulty electrical wiring.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

It was just last month that we revisited that all too familiar abdominal exercise the plank. Apparently, it has been successful for many who have attempted the challenge. If you are not yet on board, see last month’s edition “Work the Plank and “Rock” Your Abs to the Core!” so you are up to speed.

For those of you, who have successfully completed the challenge and even for those just tuning in, here is yet another quick, simple way to work those abs.

Start with a traditional plank – assume a traditional push-up position - bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest on your forearms.

(Your elbows should be directly beneath your shoulders, and your body should form a straight line from your head to your feet.)

Hold this position for 30 seconds.

If 30 seconds is beyond your capabilities hold it for as long as you can. Take brief rest periods and assume the position again until you reach a total of 30 seconds.

Next up - the side plank. This form of the plank really targets the oblique muscles (That side group of muscles many of you have expressed concern about). Laying on your side, place your elbow on the ground beneath your shoulder and stack your legs out to the side so that the heels, knees, and hips are aligned with your elbow. Lift

the hips so that they are in line with your legs and torso creating a straight line. Once again hold this position 30 seconds or as long as you can up to 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Last, but surely not least – move on to the ‘V’ Sit. Begin in a seated position, contract your abdominal muscles, and lift your legs up to a 45-degree angle.

Reach your arms straight forward or reach up toward your shins as you are able. Maintain good posture. As in the previous exercises hold for 30 seconds or as close to 30 seconds as possible. This exercise requires slightly more lower back involvement and strength than the other two, so be sure to work within your capabilities. Protect your back at all times and play close attention to your form, posture and alignment.

Return to the starting position slowly.

After completing each exercise once, go back and repeat the sequence two more times for a total of three.

For a similar routine including the upper body, lower body and abs, see the November 2014 issue (“Don’t Move a Muscle) or come back next month for a new fullbody stationary (isometric) workout. It’s Simple. It’s different. It works.

As always be sure to have your Physician’s approval and that you are free of limitations before beginning this or any exercise program.

Stay safe and let me know how it goes!

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Virginia firefighter rescued after falling, Mayday sounds

Forest, VA.A firefighter fell on June 23, while battling a working house fire on Blue Heron Circle.

Officials said the firefighter wasn’t injured. Crews were working the incident when a firefighter fell and a Mayday was sounded. A rescue team immediately pulled out the firefighter, who was down.

Dispatched to the fire were Engine 51, Engine 5, Rescue 5, Utility 5, Command 5, Ladder 1, Wagon 3, Rescue-Engine 12, LFD Engine 7, Truck 2 and Battalion 2. The fire is under investigation.

Hamilton, VA. Harper ia a 5 month old Australian Cattle Dog-blue heller and is ready to roundup the crew for a call. She is owned by Firefighter Hailey Tretick of the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Dept Co. 5.

When she is not enjoying the great outdoors, she loves playing in the station with the firefighters.

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Shed fire quickly extinguished Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 7700 block of Hungary Spring Terrace in Henrico County’s West End on May 28th, for the report of a structure fire. Units received the call at 10:51 a.m.

First arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the rear of a home and found a detached shed at the rear fully involved in fire.

The shed was approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in size and the fire was quickly extinguished.

The shed was destroyed by the fire, but because of the quick extinguishment the fire did not spread to the residence or an adjacent shed.

JUMP TO FILE #052815112 The situation was marked under control at 11:04.

Four engine companies, two specialty service units, one fire medic unit, and three command staff units were assigned to the call for service. No injuries were reported from the fire. The family will not be displaced. The cause of the fire was determined to have been accidental and electrical.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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One dead after vehicle collides with ambulance

ON THE BOOK SHELF

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The Pictorial History of The Houston Fire Department 19802014 By F. Scott Mellott Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800522-8528 E-mail: support@firep o l i c e - e m s . c o m www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $43.95 This is a hard cover coffee table book with 224 pages. It measures 9 ¾ inches by 11 ¼ inches and is the sequel to the author’s first pictorial history book published in 2012, which had photographs from 1895 through 1980.

The author joined the HFD in 1975 and in 1986 he began researching line of duty deaths in the HFD since 1895 when the paid department began. The research was used for memorial sections of two HFD yearbooks.

As time went on, additional research and collections of old photos helped produce the first book and also this one. There is also an HFD memorial website.

All of the photos collected were reproduced into digital color and are of very high quality.

After a dedication and introduction, the book is divided into sections namely by decade

(1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s) and the last two address first the Southwest Inn Fire on 2013 which resulted in the deaths of a captain, an engineer, a firefighter and a probationary firefighter.

There are details and photos of each of their lives. The next and last section is “In Memoriam” and has the names and details of all LODD members of the HFD. The book is so well done that I cannot say enough about it in recognition of the author’s efforts and the support of the team of people who helped contribute, right down to the artist who painted the photo that serves as the front cover of the book and many Houston fireground photographers whose works were used.

As a whole, the vast number of contributors gets a “well done” from me.

The book is loaded with crew photos, fireground photos, some apparatus, various incidents, ceremonial photos, team photos, some station photos and just an all-around mix of what puts a pictorial history together.

This is a book I read with mixed emotions because it deals with both joy and tragedy!

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JUMP TO FILE #071513129 bulance. The passenger vehicle was occupied by two adults and three children.

Extensive extrication was needed to remove the trapped front seat occupants from the vehicle, who were then airlifted to a hospital. They are reported to be in critical condition. One occupant was declared deceased on scene. Children were also transported to a local hospital; their conditions have not been released.

Responding to the crash were Glade Spring Fire and Glade Spring Rescue, Washington County Life Saving Crew, Chilhowie Fire, Smyth Co. Ambulance service, Abingdon Ambulance service, Med Flight II, and Wings Air Rescue.

Names and the ages of the children have not been released.

Glade Spring Vol. Fire Department has asked for prayers for the family and for the first responders.

The crash is under investigation.

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Glade Spring,VA. One person has died after a horrific July 4 crash on Interstate 81.

Glade Spring Fire and EMS personnel were toned out at about 12:58 p.m., to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment on Interstate 81, south around the 31.5 milemarker.

A fire department source said that upon arrival, crews discovered that a passenger car traveling north lost control and crossed into the south bound lane, striking an oncoming ambulance on the driver’s side. The ambulance was occupied by two medics, who received minor injuries. No patient was on the am-

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Uniondale Fire District, Town of Hempstead, NY until 5PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 6:45PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in the meeting room of the Board of Fire Commissioners, 501 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY for: Emergency Ambulance. Instructions to Bidder, Form of Bid Bond, Proposal and the Specifications are “Contract Documents,” Prospective Bidders may pick up the “Contract Documents” at 501 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 or contact the Fire District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 between the hours of 9AM to 5PM, Monday-Friday. The bidder shall furnish a 5% Bid Security assuring fulfillment of the contract in all its provisions.

Security for bid as set forth herein must be presented with the bid. Failure to provide the required security will render the bidder nonresponsive and the bid will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the bid will be rejected within forty-five (45) days of the date of opening. The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bid(s).

The proposal shall be annexed hereto a noncollusive bidding certification as prescribed in 103-d of the General Municipal Law.

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