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MD - Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015, Baltimore County Police and Fire units were alerted for a reported crash involving an SUV and a mini-bus at the intersection of Stevenson Road and Woodvalley Drive in Pikesville.

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Girl scouts donate cookies in appreciation On April 20, Girl Scouts from Service Area 12, Troop 505 stopped by the downtown headquarters station in Dover.

They dropped off several boxes of Girl Scout cookies to show their appreciation for the work we do. We thank them for their generosity. Pictured from left to right are Firefighter Dan Godwin, Girl Scouts Maggie Kosior, Sasha Barnes, Kessalyn Gaskill, and Assistant Chief Glenn Whitt

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Dodgeball Madness

On March 28, Minquadale Fire Company members competed in the 5th Annual Delaware State Police Association's Dodgeball Madness, a tournament that raises money for the ,Special Olympics. We tried our best but didn't take the trophy. Great job by all the companies and participants, and we're proud to be a part of such a worth while cause.

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DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Multiple trailers on fire in Dover Just after 2:30 a.m. on April 24th, Dover volunteers were dispatched to a working trailer fire on North Little Creek Road on the East side. Units arrived to find a total of four trailers on fire. Assistant Chief Glenn Whitt had command. Units on scene included Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 7, Rescue 1, Engines 54-2 and 54-5 from Little Creek, Engine 43-4 from Cheswold, Ambulance 63, Kent County paramedics, and FM 13. Cover ups included Engine 55-3 from Magnolia for Downtown and Engine 44-4 from Smyrna for Westside.

Fire showing on arrival Just before noon on April 22, the working fire dispatch was sent for the 600 block of Clark Street in the Dobbinsville community. As units began to respond, Fireboard advised that New Castle City police were on scene with fire showing from the rear of the residence. Rescue 18 arrived first, confirmed the report, and began an attack. Crews from surrounding departments arrived simultaneously and went to work. Early in the incident, Firefighter/EMT Shoemaker removed a dog from the residence. Overall, crews from Good Will, Wilmington Manor Fire Company, Holloway Terrace Fire Co., Christiana Fire, Minquadale Fire Company, Station 22, and Delaware City Fire Company, No. 1, Inc., Station 15 operated at the scene for roughly 90 minutes.

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DELAWARE

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BETHANY BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Troopers take delivery of first two Bell 429s configured for life saving missions Dover, DE. Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn joined the Delaware State Police and Bell Helicopter for the unveiling of its newest aircraft, two Bell 429 twinengine helicopters configured for Helicopter Emergency Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) to the Delaware State Police Aviation Section. The milestone aircraft will join the Delaware State Police’s current fleet of Bell helicopters and be used throughout the state for a variety of parapublic missions with a strong focus on EMS. “With the addition of the two new Bell 429 helicopters, we are again elevating our emergency medical response to a new level. It is critical that we are prepared to better serve our citizens in an emergency when each minute counts. This new aircraft and its technology allows us to get help to those who need it most in a fast and efficient manner,” said Lt. Governor Matt Denn.

BETHANY BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

High rise firefighting drill On Monday March 23, 2015, firefighters from Bethany Beach, Millville, Roxana, Rehoboth Beach and Frankford participated in a high rise firefighting drill at the Sea Colony complex in Bethany Beach. A fire was simulated on the seventh floor of the Annapolis House using simulated smoke.

Crews drilled con ommand and control, search and rescue and fire attack procedures including charging the standpipe system and deploying hose packs. Multiple evolutions were run to allow as many firefighters as possible to drill with these infrequently used tactics. The officers and members of the Bethany Beach VFC would like to thank our mutual aid companies and Sea Colony security and staff for making this a very successful drill.

JUMP TO FILE #030915102 The Bell 429 is the only light twin-engine helicopter on the market with true two-litter capability, featuring enough cabin space for two medical attendants and two crew members. The Bell 429 also offers exceptional flight performance with a fully integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system and best-in-class WAAS navigation and IFR capability. It is the first helicopter certified through the MSG-3 process, resulting in reduced maintenance costs for operators. The Bell 429 also features a spacious cabin and extra-large 60 inch side doors, as well as Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability certified for single or dual pilot operations.

“These two new Bell 429s with shiny paint, sparkling glass, powerful engines, and state of the art electronics are indeed impressive. But

the best thing is that they will come to life in the hands of the pilots, who will guide them in all the missions ahead. They will come alive in the hands of our paramedics and EMS, who will deliver those in need and they will come alive in the hands of the skilled doctors, nurses and hospital personnel who have committed themselves to saving the precious lives they will carry,” said Lewis D. Schiliro, Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security.

“We are always looking to provide our community with quality, safe service, and these Bell 429s provides us with that,” said Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., superintendent of the Delaware State Police.

“We are very excited to begin performing missions with this state-ofthe-art, multi-mission aircraft, and look forward to our continued relationship with Bell Helicopter.”

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One victim treated for minor injuries New Castle, DE. Good Will Fire Company Ladder 18 cleared a residential fire in the Mayview Manor community on April 13th.

Engine 20 arrived to find smoke showing from the front of the residence. JUMP TO FILE # Ladder 18 posi- 042415121 tioned on the A side. The crew from Engine 20 stretched a line and put a knock on the fire while also removing one victim. Crews from Rescue/Engine 28, Engine 22, and Ladder 18 searched for fire extension and completed a primary search.

One victim was treated for minor injuries. The ladder operated for a little over an hour.

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Generator fire spreads to townhouse On April 3, 2015 at 2:38 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a generator on fire on Thames Dr in the Village of Westover.

The report also stated that their were no exposure issues.

A single engine JUMP TO FILE# response was made 042415117 by a crew in quarters downtown.

Engine 4 found a s m o l d e r i n g portable generator with extension into a two story middle of the group townhouse and local residents extinguishing the fire with a garden hose. A general alarm was requested to the scene, while Engine 4’s crew made access to the home and began checking for any other extension.

Luckily, the damage ended up being contained to the basement window area and part of the alpha side of the home. The assignment was reduced to Engine 4 and Ladder 2 and the scene was turned over to the City Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Just prior to 8 p.m. on April 5, 2015, Dover volunteers, along with ALS and BLS, were dispatched to a report of a working house fire on South New Street.

Deputy Chief Carey arrived on the scene to find a two story single family dwelling with smoke showing from the rear Charlie side of the structure.

Ladder 1 arrived, placing a hand line into service, quickly knocking down the fire, which was contained to the crawl space and the floor in the laundry room area.

Engine 2 and Engine 4 arrived and assisted with overhaul while

JUMP TO FILE #042415114 Engine 7’s crew checked the upper floors and completed a search. The scene was placed under control and was turned over to the City Fire Marshal for investigation.

Units responding included Command (Deputy Chief Carey); Ladder 1; Engines 2, 4 and 7; Ambulance 41 (Camden); Kent County paramedics; and City of Dover FM-2 - DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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West Virginia: Garry Rose, 66 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 6, 2015 Death Date: February 6, 2015 Fire Department: McMechen Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Rose was wheeling a patient through the doors of the Emergency Room at the Ohio Valley Medical Center when he collapsed and, shortly thereafter, passed way from an apparent heart attack.

Georgia: Randy Parker, 46 Rank:Lieutenant Incident Date: February 12, 2015 Death Date: February 12, 2015 Fire Department: Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Parker was pronounced dead at Medical Center-Navicent Health and at least five other firefighters were injured after a structural collapse occurred while fire crews were operating inside of a burning residential structure. According to media reports, the Bibb County coroner said Lieutenant Parker died from burns and smoke inhalation. Three of the injured firefighters are being treated at the Augusta Burn Center; one of the three was in critical condition and airlifted to the Center. The fatal fire incident remains under investigation by authorities.

South Carolina: Kenneth M. Stanton, 52 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 15, 2015 Death Date: February 15, 2015 Fire Department: Sandy Springs Fire Department Initial Summary: Sergeant Stanton was directing traffic at the scene of a previous vehicle accident when an approaching vehicle drove around emergency equipment and struck him. Stanton was immediately treated at the scene and then transported to the hospital where he passed away from injuries sustained. The driver of the vehicle who struck

Sergeant Stanton is being charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death and leaving the scene of an accident.

Minnesota: Randy Hiti, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 18, 2015 Death Date: February 18, 2015 Fire Department: Rice Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Randy Hiti was responding to a medical emergency call when he suffered a medical episode and passed away from injuries sustained. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Texas: Dwight W. Bazile, 57 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 19, 2015 Death Date: February 19, 2015 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Bazile fell ill shortly after responding to a residential structure fire with reports of people trapped inside. Captain Bazile was operating inside of the structure with other firefighters when he began experiencing a medical emergency. He was able to walk out of the burning building under his own power, but collapsed outside shortly thereafter and went into cardiac arrest. Captain Bazile was immediately treated by fellow responders and transported to Memorial Herman Hospital where he succumbed to his injury two days later.

Pennsylvania: Edward Roddy, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 5, 2014 Death Date: FebruSomerset Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Roddy suffered from a heart attack on November 5, 2014 while at the scene of a fire and did not recover. He passed away on February 22, 2015.

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MARYLAND

Police custody death causes protests, riots in Baltimore The City of Baltimore erupted in chaos on April 27, 2015 as people began assaulting police officers, setting police vehicles on fire, looting, and setting several businesses on fire after a week of mostly peaceful protests over the JUMP TO FILE # death of Freddie 042915126 Gray, 25. Gray died one week earlier after suffering injuries during an arrest and transport.

At 8:39 a.m. on April 12, 2015, two men, one later identified as Freddie Gray, made eye contact with a Baltimore Police lieutenant on routine bicycle patrol at the intersection of N. Mount St and W. North Ave. Mr. Gray begin to run, causing the officer and three other officers, after requesting backup.

It only took about one minute to catch Mr. Gray, who stopped voluntarily in the 1700 block of Presbury St. He was placed in custody. A search of Mr. Gray revealed he was carrying a knife, which police arrested and subequently charged him with possesion of.

However, at this time, the only reason listed for the chase which led to the arrest was the fact that Mr. Gray ran upon making eye contact with the officer.

At 8:42 a.m., arresting officers requested a prisoner transport van to take Mr. Gray to the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, at which time Mr. Gray asked for an inhaler. Four minutes later, the driver of the transport van believes Mr. Gray was acting irate in the back of the unit, and stopped to do paperwork. Mr. Gray was removed from the van, placed into leg irons, and placed back in the unit. Several witnesses later reported that police officers beat Mr. Gray; however, a subsequent autopsy report discounted those accounts due to lack of injuries. At 8:54 a.m., the transport van began to transport Mr. Gray to Central Booking.

At 8:59 a.m., the van stopped at the intersection of Druid Hill Ave and Dauphin St. and requested another unit to check on Mr. Gray.

A few minutes later, the van was requested to the 1600 block of Druid Hill Ave to pick up another prisoner. As the prisoner was placed into another section of the van, which is divided by a partition from the area of the van which Mr. Gray is in, officers had another conversation with Mr. Gray. After which, the van began to transport both prisoners to the Western District Station, instead of Central Booking.

At 9:26 a.m., Baltimore City Fire Communications received a call for an unconscious male. A medic unit arrived at 9:33 a.m. to find Mr. Gray in serious medical distress. The medic crew worked on Mr. Gray for 21 minutes before transporting him to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at University of Maryland Hospital at 9:54 a.m., arriving at 10 a.m.

Mr. Gray was admitted with

CHARLES LEWIS

Shoe City is one of several stores in the Westside Shopping Center looted during the riots. Several stores were looted throughout the city.

CHARLES LEWIS

Protesters marching in protest of the police in-custody death of Freddie Gray arrived at City Hall

CHARLES LEWIS

Two walls are all that remain of a multi-million dollar senior assisted living building, under construction when it suffered a three alarm fire on April 27. While officials can't say for sure if this fire was connected to the riots, it is suspicious. This was one of two three alarm fires during the riots.

injuries including his voice box crushed and three fractured vertebrae. On April 14, Mr. Gray underwent double spine surgery and remained in a coma.

On Saturday, April 18, several hundred people gathered in front of the Western District station and began protesting the arrest of Mr. Gray. At 7:00 a.m. on April 19, Freddie Gray passed away from his injuries.

Family Attorney William H. Murphy released a statement stating that Mr. Gray's spine had been 80 percent severed. Reports state no cause as to how Mt. Gray received those injuries, other than to state the autopsy showed they were not received at the hands of the officers.

However, a report did state that the officials acknowledged that Mr. Gray was placed into the prisoner transport van unrestrained, which is against department policies. Also, Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said that Mr. Gray asked for his

inhaler and medical care several times during transport.

At this time, there are six police officers suspended with pay while officials from the Baltimore City Police Department, as well as the United States Department of Justice, who, at the request of Police Commisioner Anthony Batts and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, were already conducting a probe of police brutality within the department, investigate the circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Gray.

As news of Mr. Gray's death spread, many people took to the streets to protest. These protests occured everyday, causing Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to cancel all officer leave periods and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to send in the Maryland State Police to provide an adequate police presence.

On April 25, several church leaders staged a march from the site of Mr. Gray's arrest, to the Western District station and to Baltimore

CHARLES LEWIS

This pawn shop, along with the adjoining businesses and apartments above, was the site of a three alarm fire on the early morning of April 28. There were 22 homes and businesses burned during the riots. One of those fires went to two alarms.

City Hall. In preparation for the large scale event, as well as in response to threats being made against Baltimore City Police and fire stations, Baltimore City Police and fire officials requested mutual aid from several counties as well as State Police. Police dressed in riot gear and setup barricades, including the area of Camden Yards, where an evening baseball game was scheduled. The march was largely peaceful, causing only traffic delays and road closures.

However, on Saturday evening, several hundred people began marching back into the downtown areas of the Inner Harbor and Oriole Park. During this march, people began assaulting police officers and civilians, vandalizing and setting fire to police vehicles, and vandalizing and looting several stores in the area.

This prompted stadium officials to request that no game attendees leave the stadium until police advised it was safe to do so. It took several

hours for police to bring the situation under control. 34 people were arrested and 15 officers were injured.

On April 26, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake defended the police for not taking a more aggressive stance stating that, "I've made it very clear that I work with the police and instructed them to do everything they could to make sure that the protesters were able to exercise their right to free speech. It's a very delicate balancing act because while we try to make sure that they were protected from the cars and the other things that were going on, we also gave those who wished to destroy space to do that as well, and we work very hard to keep that balance and to put ourselves in the best position to de-escalate." Mayor Rawlings-Blake has since come under fire for that statement and has accused people of twisting her words.

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FRANK ROBINSON

Prince George's Co, MD Engine 805 at Baltimore City Truck 20's firehouse. PG E805 came up as part of a mutual aid effort that would eventually include fire and police from multiple areas over the next several days

On April 27, 2015, rumors began to circulate that the three most notorious gangs in the city, the Bloods, the Crips and the Black Guerilla Family formed a truce in order to "take out" law enforcement officers. This was followed by social media posts that announced a "purge" to begin later that day at Mondawin Mall, in the northwest section of the city. This prompted a large police presence to setup in the area, as well as another request for mutual aid, which several jurisdictions responded officers.

Despite the large police presence, several hundred people began

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to descend on the area, assaulting officers, setting fires to police vehicles and looting and burning several stores in the area.

The riots escalated, prompting Mayor Rawlings-Blake to request Gov. Hogan to declare a State of Emergency and deploy the National Guard. In addition, police and fire departments from several Maryland Counties responded to provide assistance. Mayor Rawling-Blake instituted a 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. citywide curfew going into effect on April 28 and lasting through May 4.

Throughout the night and into the next morning, 94 vehicles,

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including several Baltimore City and Maryland Transit Authority Police vehicles were set ablaze. Also, 22 structures were set on fire, one which went to two alarms. Two went to three alarms. Several of the fires were looted stores. The worst looting occurred at Mondawin Mall, Westside Shopping Center, and shopping districts on York Rd and Charles St in North Baltimore as well as Harford Rd in Northeast Baltimore. 240 people were arrested and more are expecte.

Over the next 24 hours, 1,700 National Guard troops arrived, and additional fire and police help from

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Howard Co, MD Medical Ambulance Bus 13 is another mutual aid unit that came to the city to assist with the protests.

Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Department and New Jersey State Police. The violent outbreaks subsided after dawn on Tuesday and while protests continued, they were largely peaceful.

The before-mentioned gang leaders came forward to say they were not behind the threat against law enforcement, and announced they had formed a truce to help bring an end to the violence. As Tuesday progressed, several hundred people, including church leaders and politicians, arrived to help clean up after the devastation. There were some isolated pockets of violent out-

breaks, particularly at the start of the curfew, and some businesses in the city and Baltimore County closed early under the threats of more riots.

Those threats never surfaced.

The Oriole games for Monday and Tuesday were postponed and in a first for Major League Baseball, the Wednesday game was played in the stadium, but no one from the public was allowed in.

The protests continue, and are expected to continue for an undetermined period. An update will be printed in the next edition.

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Command 6 arrived with smoke and fire showing from a 550 foot by 40 foot chicken house. Engine 67 dropped a supply line on the way in and advanced two-one and three quarter inch hand lines to stop the fire spread.

Command requested a second alarm for additional equipment and personnel which brought Crumpton, Millington, Galena, Cecilton, Sudlersville, Chesapeake City and Goldsboro.

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MARYLAND

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Morning fire hits Northwest Baltimore City apartment building Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015, Baltimore City Fifth Batallion units were alerted for a reported an apartment fire in the 3700 block of Fallstaff Road.

First arriving BCFD units reported heavy fire showing from an occupied two story apartment building. As firefighters faced frozen hydrants and a morning snow that had begun to fall, BC5 called for a working fire, followed by a second alarm.

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At approximately 6 p.m. on April 1st, approximately 25 units from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 3000 block of Centre Drive in Ellicott City.

Units arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the roof of a single-story, single-family dwelling with an attached garage.

A fire attack was made in the

JUMP TO FILE #040615102 basement of the residence and the fire was placed under control within 45 minutes.

During a search of the house, two family pets, one dog and one cat, were found deceased.

There were no other civilian or fire department injuries.

The occupants of the residence

were reported by neighbors to be away running errands at the time of the fire, so the total number of occupants displaced has yet to be determined.

The damage to the structure is estimated to be around $100,000.

The origin and cause of the fire are currently under investigation by the HCDFRS Fire Investigation Division.

- CERISA SPEIGHT

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building of origin, with four apartment units affected.

Baltimore City Neighborhood Services was requested to assisted several displaced residents. One minor firefighter injury was reported.

- MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG

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Bus crash with MCI in Pikesville Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015, Baltimore County Police and Fire units were alerted for a reported crash involving an SUV and a mini-bus at the intersection of Stevenson Road and Woodvalley Drive in Pikesville.

While fire units were responding, dispatch upgraded the call to a rescue, with reports of occupants on the bus trapped. First-arriving

JUMP TO FILE #022215111 Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Squad 322 confirmed the mini-bus was on its side with multiple people trapped, and requested an ALS Strike Team. Firefighters from PVFC and Baltimore County Fire Department stations 14 and 19

extricated ten passengers from the mini-bus, owned by Select Care.

Fire department ambulances transported 15 people to area hospitals, with one of the bus occupants reported in serious condition.

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- MICHAEL SCHWARTZBERG

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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.

Command 6

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Chestertown places new command unit in service The officers and members are pleased to place in service a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe command unit.

The new command unit replaces our old 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and will be known as Command 6.

Command 6 meets and exceeds the Kent County Fire Chief Standards and was placed

JUMP TO FILE #041915100 in service on April 18, 2015 at noon.

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command board (mounted), Scott Air Pack with spare cylinder, set of iron, Big Easy (lock out kit), BLS medical ba, dry chemical fire extinguisher, water can fire extinguishe, several pre-plan books, turnout gear for the officer, and wheel chocks.

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While visiting Maryland, I found Engine 52 at a flag football game against Hollywood volunteers. Engine 52 is a 2014 Custom Fire/Spartan pumper

- JAMES RUSSUM

The future of the fire service Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

Where do we get our firefighters from? There is no factory that just cranks them out. It takes many years to mold and educate a firefighter. We know that the job is not for everyone.

Who in their right mind would willingly go into a burning building, when even the rats are running out?

It takes unique people to do the job.

But where do these people come from?

So many children see the firefighters as heroes, riding on the big bright shining red fire trucks rolling down the street with the sirens wailing. People are used to their pictures of firefighters fighting that big blaze or rescuing a cat from a tree. I don’t know about you, but I have only received one cat call in over thirty years and lately it is more smells and bells than the working house fires.

Fire prevention is definitely working.

Anyway, I remember that kids wanted to grow up and be a police officer or firefighter. This being said, I have a question for you. Would you want little children to grow up like firefighters that you know?

People watch you and listen to you, little people especially. You may think that certain behavior is alright because it is part of being a firefighter. You may use dark humor, colorful stories and language that helps you express yourself.

Are you sure that you want to do that in public? Have you seen the children that are around fire scenes or around the corner or upstairs, when you are doing an investigation? Have you noticed how many people are taking videos on the phone and posting them on facebook or youtube? Well people are watching and listening.

We are to set the examples for the children. If they are looking up to you as their heroes, don’t make them have to hang their heads by what they overhear you say. We are supposed to train up the children.

They are clay and the heroes that they have help mold them into what they think that they want to be. I know that firemen are a certain way

but how would you feel if you are going at it and then you see that a child walks up behind you.

We have a responsibility to mentor and also be the heroes and teach our children how to be examples in the community. Should your department set a better example?

How much interaction does your department and individual firefighters have with children? Are we forgetting the days when fire departments would go into school to teach public safety? Do our children become our jewels with best behavior and manners? Do your rookies show proper respect for rank or the job? Does your rookie argue with you because they do not want to do the task assigned to them? Who taught them that? Who was they mentor? Where did they learn their traits? Did they watch your department scream and shout and stomp your feet? Did they watch you act that way? Are your children at home doing the same thing?

Have your children seek wisdom now. Teach them respect when they are young so that they will not stray from it. Teach all to be presentable in private so that they will be presentable in public.

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Citations awarded in Nicholas County

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The Romney Fire Company held an Extrication Level 1 class the weekend of April 18th.

Nicholas County WV. On Friday, February 27, 2015, an awards presentation took place at Redi-Care Ambulance in Craigsville, West Virginia.

On November 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., a trailer rent- JUMP TO FILE # ed by Michelle 030315101 Long located in Cottle, West Virginia became totally involved in flames.

As the fire broke out, Hunter Long knew his cousin, a fourmonth-old infant girl, was in the living room in her crib. With smoke and fire raging up the hallway, ten year old Hunter Long took his cousin and placed her in the back seat of the family vehicle for safety.

Daniel Taylor, Agency Director of Redi-Care Ambulance, heard of the event that took place.

Mr. Taylor stated that he needed to recognize Hunter for his actions. “Redi-Care has a current citation and award program for our employees. A unit performance citation is awarded for a team effort including all who distinguished themselves to effectuate the protection of life

10 year old Hunter Long receiving his unit performance citation from Daniel Taylor, Agency Director of Redi-Care Ambulance

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Daniel Taylor stated, “What is so unique about this action is that Hunter was not directed by anyone to take this action. He took it upon himself to do it. This action cannot go unrecognized.

That is why we honored ten year old Hunter Long.”

Also, Daniel Taylor presented employee Ryan Mathes with the academy citation award. This award is for completion of training in exemplary fashion and

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6th Annual Central Virginia EMS Expo

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A stream of water hits a hot spot under the roof on the D side

Rush hour house fire Aldi, VA. Loudoun County 911 received a call for a garage fire on James Monroe Highway, just as the sun was coming up on March 12th, forcing the sheriffs department to close a large section of the road.

JUMP TO FILE # R e s p o n d i n g 031215119 units could see the smoke and fire as they responded.

The first units informed the county that the fire had spread from the garage to the house.

An upgraded box was requested as well as a tanker task force with extra medical personal. This brought units from Prince William County as well as from Loudoun County.

Drop tanks were left at the foot of the driveway and about 800 feet of LDH was dropped from Engine 620. Until the tanker units could get set up, incoming

engines pumped their tanks to the fire line. A second water source was located, which was a pond in the front yard of the house.

Flames lit up the early morning sky as additional incoming units were called to help battle the blaze. Traffic on the highway came to a standstill for miles in both directions.

As the fire took hold of the roof, the center fell in. More hand lines were placed into service.

Once it was safe, crews went back into the house to battle the fire.

Two hours after the fire was first reported, firefighters were hitting hot spots all over the top floors. The canteen units from Leesburg and Arcola responded to the fire to help with the rehab.

At bout 8:30 a.m., some of the extra companies were able to be released. The county fire marshals are looking into the cause of the fire.

- WILLIAM CLARE

Henrico, VA. The 6th Annual Central Virginia EMS Expo wrapped up and once again it was a huge success.

The EMS Expo kicked off on Saturday morning, February 28th at the Henrico Training Center and opened with a keynote speech from Steve Wirth of Page, Wolfberg, and Wirth, LLC on EMS liabilities.

Mr. Wirth, who is also a firefighter and paramedic, commented that this was the largest regionally held EMS training event that he had participated in.

This year, the expo had over 500 participants from 153 agencies across Virginia and provided 65 classes for recertification hours for EMS providers, nurses, and law enforcement.

Providers took classes in the

JUMP TO FILE #030215109 latest medication administration techniques, hazardous materials incident management, safe vehicle operations, cutting edge techniques in CPR, advanced intervention skills, and case studies.

Classes ran from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day at the Henrico training facility. Participants commented that this was a great opportunity to receive high quality training hours needed for recertification, without having to travel far, and at no cost to them.

Battalion Chief of Training for Henrico Fire Chris Buehren said “It was a great collaborative effort between all of the agencies

involved. The opportunities were tremendous for all of the multidiscipline agencies to improve their knowledge and skills which will directly impact the level of care they provide to the patients of the community�.

The Central Virginia EMS Expo was presented in collaboration with Henrico County Division of Fire, Bon Secours Richmond Health Systems, and Chesterfield Fire and EMS. In addition to all of the recertification classes offered were vendor and apparatus displays. The vendor area provided demonstrations on the latest equipment, technologies, and information for the participants.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Livestock die in Waterford barn fire Waterford, VA. On March 5 with a major snowstorm in full force, Loudoun County 911 received a call for a barn fire with 40 livestock trapped in a barn, along with farm equipment at 1:30 p.m. on March JUMP TO FILE# 030915107 5th.

A full first alarm assignment of four engines, two trucks, three tankers, heavy rescue, and a medic unit were joined by a safety officer, two battalion chiefs, EMS supervisor, and two fire marshals. Engine Co. 5 and it’s tanker along with Medic 617 were first due from Hamilton.

The barn was located about 2000 feet up a driveway covered with a foot of snow. Engine 605 dropped 1000 feet of LDH. Tanker 605 followed the engine in and stretched a supply line. Engine 602 dropped off a line at the main road and laid out another 1000 feet of LDH. Engine 5’s officer reported he had a large barn fully involved. A tanker task force was called for by the incoming battalion chiefs. The box was upgraded. Extra medical units and MAB was also dispatched for rehab along with an animal control officer.

As a Blitz line as well as other hand lines were placed into service, the center of the barn collapsed trapping and killing livestock. The firefighters from Co. 5 and Co. 2 were soon joined by other members of the the Loudoun County career department and the volunteer department.

With the mixture of smoke and falling snow, one could only see a few feet at times. As more lines were placed into service, firefighters had to carry it in by hand from the main road over the snow covered driveway. Under the snow was a coating of ice from the storm from the day before. The air tem-

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perature was in the mid 20’s and wind made it feel like 0. An explosion could be heard and seen from the equipment area of the barn.

Firefighters placed lines into service by the fuel storage tank to keep the fire from getting to it.

The tankers were not able to use the closest fill site since it was covered with ice and the snow. A secondary sight at the Waterford School was placed in service. The fill site by the Hamilton Safety Center was also used to keep the water flowing.

Loudoun County Sheriffs Department closed off Hamilton Station Rd. between Charles Town Pike and Clarks Gap Road as a snow plow worked to keep that stretched plowed for the tankers, and emergency equipment and personal.

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the hose lines created another hazard. Fields of mud were created below the fire, since the barn sat on top of a the hill. To make it even worse was ice soon covered the mud that was several inches deep.

Making getting around the barn even harder for the hose teams. Four wheel drive utilities from Stations 5 and 2 with plows arrived.

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Richmond firefighters knock shed fire Richmond, VA. Smoke billowed and fire engines rolled as tones sounded, dispatching Richmond Fire and Emergency Medical Services on March 30, shortly before 2 p.m., to a structure fire in the 3200 block of Dorset Road.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find a tool shed on fire. “The house is vacant,� said

JUMP TO FILE #033015111 Lt. Christopher Armstrong of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services. “The fire was confined to the tool shed.�

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Richmond Battalion Chiefs 3 and 4, a safety officer, the Air Light vehicle and as mutual aid Chesterfield Engine 11, TSO and Battalion 1.

Armstrong said the cause is under investigation.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

Small bedroom fire caused by candle Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to AP Hill Ave for a house fire at 10:33 p.m. on March 29. First arriving units found fire coming from a bedroom of the two story house.

All occupants were able to make it out uninjured. The family was woken by the smell of smoke in the home.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly and contain the damage to the one bedroom. The fire was marked under control at

JUMP TO FILE #040615134 10:52 p.m. The family will not be displaced due to the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. A lit candle in the bedroom that was knocked over is believed to have caused the fire.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

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Aldi, VA. Loudoun County Paramedic Firefighter Sabrina Evangelisti from Station 7 working rehab at a house fire

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Colonial Heights structure fire in deluge of rain Colonial Heights, VA. Tones sounded at around 10:15 p.m. on April 19 for a structure fire in the 400 block of Joe Johnson Avenue. Firefighters reported minor smoke showing. Three residents had self-evacuated while crews were enroute. Firefighters made entry and found fire in the kitchen area. The fire was marked under control in about 20 minutes, said Lt. J. E. Boisseau, Deputy Fire Marshal for Colonial Heights Fire and EMS. The three residents were treated for minor smoke inhalation at the scene. The Red Cross assisted the residents.

Quick extinguishment of house fire

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Hopewell knocks structure fire Hopewell, VA. Tones sounded on a frigid February 21, dispatching Hopewell Bureau of Fire, EMS and Hopewell Police to a structure fire in the 3400 block of Virginia St. In spite of the harsh, dangerous, icy conditions; crews accomplished a quick knock down and soon had the fire under control. Responding was Battalion Chief 3, Engine 21, Medic 3, Quint 1, Engine 12 and Hopewell Police. The cause is under investigation.

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to 3200 block of Greenwood Ct for the report of a house fire at 12:53 p.m. on April 4.

First arriving units reported fire under the deck and JUMP TO FILE # going up the side of 040615109 an addition to the two story house.

Because of the quick extinguishment of the fire, it was kept out of the main house.

There was moderated fire and smoke damage done to the addition of the home.

The fire was marked under control at 1:35 p.m. All residents were able to make it out of the home uninjured. The residents of the home will not be displaced due to the quick extinguishment of the fire.

A total of five engines, two ladder trucks, two tankers, three fire medic units, and two command staff responded to the fire incident.

The fire was determined to have been accidental in nature and caused by improperly disposed of ashes and the accumulation of leaves on the deck.

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Shed fire quickly extinguished HENRICO, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 2200 block of Lincoln Ridge Lane in Henrico County’s north sideon March 19th for the report of a shed fire.

Units received the call at 12:39 p.m. First arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the rear of a home.

Crews found fire coming from a detached shed at the rear of a single story residence. The shed was approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in size and the fire was

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There was moderate fire and smoke damage done to the shed, but because of the quick extinguishment, the fire did not spread to the residence or an adjacent shed.

Four engine companies, two specialty service units, one fire medic unit, and two command staff units were assigned to the

call for service.

It is believed that the fire originated next to the shed. A lawn mower had just been parked next to the shed and heat from the motor is believed to have caused the fire.

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

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Dryer malfunction in Purcellville Purcellville VA. A call from the residents of a home reported to the Loudoun County 911 that their home was filling with smoke and they could smell something burning. They were told to leave at once and a full first alarm assign- JUMP TO FILE # ment was dis- 032715106 patched.

Members of the Purcellville Vol. Fire Co. #2 were the first on location. Engine 602 took the hydrant and a one and three quarter inch line was pulled to the front door.

Tower 602 set up ground ladders.

Engine 605 from Hamilton came in from the other end of the block and took a hydrant.

The fire was in a dryer in the laundry room on the second floor.

Members of 602 made a quick stop. Other incoming units conducted a search. None was found.

No one was injured.

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Woods on fire near shed

On March 19, 2015 at 12:30 p.m., Henrico Fire was dispatched for woods on fire near a shed, which was only 30 feet from a home. The shed caught fire.

Challenge yourself!

FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

The season is changing and your fitness regime should be too! Here’s a way to not only make some changes; but a way to assess your current fitness level, establish new goals and keep your fitness program moving in the right direction. You can do it in the gym, or even better move it to the truck floor and/or outside when possible. If you are ready to challenge yourself, here’s one way to do it.

My favorite type of challenge is a functional (job related) challenge, but you may want to choose a gym activity (distance on the treadmill/bike within a designated time frame, reps/weight lifted per minute etc.).

You can select any task (test), but I think the functional ones are more practical, more beneficial and actually more fun!

(Yes, I said Fun!) A good place to start is by selecting 3 (three) or 4 (four) functional tasks, i.e. dummy drag, ladder climb, equipment carry, etc. Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever done the “Combat Challenge” or “CPAT” Test, those tasks are not new to you. If this is the first you are hearing of them, research them online. You can use them as is, modify them or completely cre-

ate your own. Some of the tasks require very little equipment, while others are a little more involved. Keep in mind your capabilities and be sure to select tasks appropriate for you.

Remember: never sacrifice safety for speed.

Perform each task, following all safety protocols and time yourself. Record your time for each task. Additionally, perform each task in whichever sequence you like and record your overall time for completing all of the tasks in succession.

Continue your existing exercise program, and add the tasks two to three times per week. It’s your choice whether or not you time the tasks each time you do them. Some people absolutely will have to know how they are progressing and yet others may want to wait until the end of the four to six week training period to see the progress. At the end of four to six weeks, retest yourself and compare your times to your initial outing.

Challenging yourself will take your fitness regime to a new level.

If you are more the competitive type, see if you can get other members on board. Some of you may want to not only challenge yourself; but to challenge each other as well. You can keep it individualized, form teams or even challenge a neighboring department.

Remember to have your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program.

Good – Luck…Stay Safe… and Challenge Yourself!

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Apartment fire in Henrico’s East End

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Chesterfield responds to afternoon crash

Chesterfield, VA. Tones sounded at 3 p.m. on March 10th, for a motor vehicle collision on Iron Bridge Road at Branders Creek Road. County police along with Chesterfield Fire and EMS Engine 1 and Medic 1 responded. The crash was brought quickly under control and is under investigation by county police. Police have not said if charges will be filed.

PHOTO COURTESY OF FOREST VOL FIRE DEPT.

Forest crews respond to rollover crash Forest, VA. One person was injured in a rollover crash on Evington Road, on February 23. Engine 51 and Rescue 5 were dispatched to the call, which reported entrapment.

Crews stabilized the vehicle and assessed the patient, then performed the extrication. The crash is under investigation.

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to 600 E Williamsburg Road in Henrico County’s East End for an apartment fire at 1:02 p.m. on February 19th.

First arriving units found that a JUMP TO FILE # second story apart- 022015106 ment had a small kitchen fire and was put out by two sprinkler heads.

With the fire out, the firefighters quickly worked to shut down the water flow and minimize the water damage.

Three floors of the apartment building were initially evacuated, but because of the quick mitigation of the water, the majority of the residents were able to go back to their apartments. Three of the residents will be displaced for a short period of time due to the water damage to three apartments.

The American Red Cross will be assisting them temporarily.

The fire was marked under control at 1:19 p.m. The cause of the fire was cooking that was left unattended in the kitchen.

Because of the quick extinguishment of the fire by the sprinkler system the fire damage to the apartment building was very minimal.

One of the residents from another apartment distant from the

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fire apartment was transported to the hospital. The patient fell while trying to exit the building.

Everyone was able to make it out of the building safely.

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Lowes and First Alert donate smoke detectors Henrico, VA. Today at the Pouncy Tract Lowes in Henrico County, Store Manager Kerrie Guido and Pro Services Specialist Lavelle Rudd presented Henrico Fire with a donation of 200 First Alert smoke detectors. The smoke detectors were provided through First Alert and Lowes for use in Henrico Fire’s smoke detector program. This program provides smoke detectors to Henrico citizens, who might not otherwise be able to afford them, free of charge. Our program depends on donations like this to exist. Each year we install approximately 1,000 smoke detectors in homes across Henrico County. Each of these detectors was made available through donations to the program.

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RV struck on Interstate 95 by tractor trailer wheels Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded with state police to a traffic accident on Interstate 95 southbound at the 84B exit at 11:22 a.m on March 17th. On scene units found a small RV that had been struck by the rear wheels of a tractor trailer. The tractor trailer was reportedly going North on Interstate 95 when a rear axle broke and two of the rear wheels ran into the RV. Two adults were in the RV and had minor injuries. Both were treated on scene and not transported to the hospital.

Garage fire damages three other homes Round Hill, VA. Loudoun County 911 center received a call for a garage on fire at the back of a house. The first incoming unit reported a glow in the sky as they responded.

Engine 604 reported a two car garage attached to the house fully involved and fire traveling up the back wall of the two story structure. They dropped a supply line at the hydrant in front of the house and proceeded down an alley street one house over to back down the driveway.

Engine 605 took the hydrant

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The other units helped stretch lines to protect the homes on the B and D side, as their siding was already melting away.

A garage on the C side, 40 feet away, was melting so a protection line was placed on it. A hand line and a Blitz worked the fire as a line was taken in the front door of the house to stop the

spread on the second floor.

A foam line was used on the garage and the back wall of the house to prevent further spread of the fire. Hot spots both in and out side of the houses were contained.

Loudoun County fire marshals are looking into the cause of the fire. Units from the Purcellville Police Dept, Virgina State Police, and the Loudoun County Sheriffs Department responded.

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PROVIDED

Former NJ fire chief honored at 27th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner Washington, D.C. Former Jersey City Fire Chief and native son Dr. Denis Onieal, who is now Superintendent of the National Fire Academy, has been selected by the Congressional Fire Services Institute's Board of Directors as the recipient of the 2015 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.

The presentation took place at the 27th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on April 16th at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, D.C. Established in 1998 and cosponsored by CFSI and Motorola Solutions, the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have been proactive at the local, state and federal government levels to improve and advance fire/emergency services and life safety issues.

Representing a cross section of the fire and emergency services, previous recipients include chiefs, instructors, career and volunteer leaders and public safety advocates.

Dr. Onieal has served as Superintendent of the National Fire Academy since 1995, providing leadership to advance the professional development of fire service leaders of today and tomorrow.

Through his efforts, the National Fire Academy has greatly expanded training opportunities for fire service personnel and enhanced NFA's executive, management, and all-hazard community response and risk reduction curriculums.

Working closely with state fire training agencies, NFA courses are now offered through every accredited state training agency in the country.

Under Onieal's leadership, the NFA curriculum has been completely revised to include equivalent college credit recommendation and continuing education units for

JUMP TO FILE #031815117 all resident, off-campus and on-line deliveries. For the first time ever, fire degree programs across the nation are following a standard curriculum and syllabi, and work in close cooperation with state fire training agencies. This combination of standardized training and education is the foundation for professional status for the fire and emergency services.

Acting as a catalyst to improve the fire service, Dr. Onieal continues to write articles and deliver presentations across the nation on professional development within the fire service. His work in this regard has reached thousands of fire service personnel, providing them the encouragement to pursue their academic studies in addition to their fire service training.

While rising through the ranks of the Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department, he pursued his own professional development opportunities which eventually lead to a Doctor of Education degree from the New York University in 1990.

"The CFSI Board of Directors congratulates Dr. Denis Onieal on being selected as the recipient of the 2015 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award," said Bill Jenaway, President of the Congressional Fire Service Institute.

"He embodies the passion and dedication that the late-Mason Lankford demonstrated in making the fire service a safer profession.

We look forward to honoring Dr. Onieal at the 27th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner."

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Fire in row house

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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Vehicle sold “as is condition.” Min. accepted bid $4,000 private sale or with Emergency Equip Pkg $6,000. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to 501 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 2005 Ford Expedition” and accompanied with check for 10% of bid or bid will not be accepted. Final pymt-certified/bank check. For info call District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 Mon-Fri ONLY.

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Community safety outreach On Wednesday, March 25, the Office of the Fire Marshal conducted a Community Fire Safety Awareness Outreach event in the Congress Heights neighborhood in Southeast. Deputy Fire Chief Mark J Wynn, the city’s fire marshal, was joined by fire inspectors and members of Engine Company 32 and walked throughout the community to provide information on fire safety, the importance of having a working smoke detector and the different programs offered to the District residents.

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