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According to CALFIRE, as of August 6th, a total of 3,642 wildfires across California have burned 92,890 acres, and as of July 24th, a total of five civilian fatalities from the fires were confirmed. The California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection reported that more than 4,500 firefighters were battling the wildfires across the state.

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California wildfires continue to cause devastation According to CALFIRE, as of August 6th, a total of 3,642 wildfires across California have burned 92,890 acres, and as of July 24th, a total of five civilian fatalities from the fires were confirmed. The California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection reported that more than 4,500 firefighters JUMP TO FILE# were battling the 081116111 wildfires across the state, which stretched from Northern CA, down to the Mexico border.

The Erskine Fire, a wildfire that burned in the Lake Isabella area of Kern County, was by far the largest and most destructive of the wildfires, making it the 15th most destructive fire in CA state history. The fire, which was first reported around 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 23rd, quickly grew to over 8,000 acres within its first few hours and destroyed over 100 structures, including at least 80 residences. On June 28th, the Kern County FD confirmed that 257 homes were destroyed by the fire.

On July 11th, the fire was reported as 100% contained. The Erskine Fire burned a total of 48,019 acres, killing two civilians along the way.

A wildfire that started on La Scherpa Ranch, burning a total of 7,474 acres, would become known as the Sherpa Fire. The fire was

Scene of the Erskine Fire.

first reported shortly before 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 15th, burning in the Santa Ynez Mountains, located in the southwestern part of Santa Barbara County. By Friday, June 17th, the Santa Barbara County office of emergency services declared a state of emergency for the region. Within a matter of hours after it started, the fire burned over 1,400 acres, as it was propelled by downslope sundowner winds. On July 12th, the fire was reported to be 100% contained.

The Border Fire, named due to its proximity to the US/Mexico border, was a wildfire that burned in Potrero, located in San Diego County. This fire was first reported around 11:30 A.M. on June 19th and had started between Highway188 and Highway-94, along the US/Mexico border. The fire quickly moved northwest, threatening nearby structures. On Sunday, June 26th, evacuation orders were lifted, and by Thursday, June 30th, the fire was reported to be 100% contained. The Border Fire burned a total of 7,609 acres, killing two civilians, and destroying five homes and 11 outbuildings.

California is facing a very active wildfire season due to years of drought. There are several more active wildfires that are currently being fought across the state.

Scene of the Border Fire.

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Smoke from the Erskine Fire could be seen from miles away.

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Fire crews reinforcing containment lines against the Sherpa Fire.

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Structure fire in Buena Park injures firefighter

Buena Park, CA - At 10:09 A.M. on August 1st, fire units from OCFA, Fullerton and Anaheim, were dispatched to a twostory, stucco sided, single-family residence, located on Lincolnshire Ave., in Buena Park. When units arrived on scene, they reported the second-floor well involved with fire and residents on the roof. The blaze was knocked down in approximately 20 minutes. One firefighter sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital, along with a neighbor who suffered unknown cardiac complications.

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Blaze ignites in FedEx trailer

Anaheim, CA - At 1:15 A.M. on July 11th, a fire erupted in a large FedEx trailer, which was backed up against a warehouse, located at 590 E. Orangethorpe Ave., in the City of Anaheim. Units from Anaheim and Fullerton responded to the alarm and found a trailer full of packages involved with fire.

Firefighters were forced to cut the trailer open in order to gain access. HazMat was notified due to a large quantity of alcohol product found inside the trailer. Knock down was established after approximately 20-minutes, and no injuries were reported.

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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

Nebraska: Eric C. Speck Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 23, 2016 Death Date: June 27, 2016 Fire Department: Dakota City Fire Department Initial Summary: On June 23, 2016, Captain Speck complained of chest pains while on-scene of an emergency medical call. Afterward, he traveled to the hospital where it was found he had suffered a heart attack. Captain Speck succumbed to his injury on the morning of June 27, 2016, while in the hospital.

Michigan: Andrew Russell Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: January 24, 2016 Death Date: July 2, 2016 Fire Department: Harrison Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Several days following surgery to replace a shoulder that was badly injured from a fall on ice while working an emergency medical call, Lieutenant Russell began to feel sick and asked his wife to call 911. Responders provided assistance to Lt. Russell and transported him to the hospital where he passed away from complications related to the surgery.

Nevada: Jacob O’Malley Rank:Firefighter Incident Date: July 10, 2016 Death Date: July 10, 2016 Fire Department: BLM Nevada State Office Initial Summary: While investigating lightning strikes in the area, two firefighters were killed and one firefighter was injured when, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the fire department vehicle they were traveling in on Nevada State Route 140 (near Denio, Nevada) had a tire failure and overturned. Firefighters Jacob O’Malley, the vehicle operator, and Will Hawkins died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Nevada: Will Hawkins Rank:Firefighter Incident Date: July 10, 2016 Death Date: July 10, 2016 Fire Department: BLM Nevada State Office Initial Summary: While investigating lightning strikes in the area, two firefighters were killed and one firefighter was injured when, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the fire department vehicle they were traveling in on Nevada State Route 140 (near Denio, Nevada) had a tire failure and overturned. Firefighters Jacob O’Malley, the vehicle operator, and Will Hawkins died from injuries sustained in the crash.

New Jersey: Richard N. Zadorozny Rank: Chief Engineer Incident Date: July 10, 2016 Death Date: July 11, 2016 Fire Department: Eatontown Engine, Truck, and Hose Co. #1 Initial Summary: Along with his fire department, Chief Engineer Zadorozny was dispatched for an odor of natural gas at a local apartment complex.

Operating the first responding apparatus, Zadorozny and his crew arrived on scene to investigate the incident. The odor was eventually unfounded and the apparatus returned to quarters.

Chief Engineer Zadorozny returned to his home for the evening and, a few hours later, suffered a medical event (likely cardiac). EMS responded to Zadorozny's home, but were unable to revive him.

Zadorozny was pronounced dead a short time later.

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CALIFORNIA CITY FD

California City Fire Rescue sends resources to assist in Lake Isabella

California City, CA - CCFR joined Kern County Fire, the U.S. Forest Service, CalFIRE and other fire departments to battle the +5,000-acre Wildland fire that started on June 23rd. The request was for a Type-1 Engine (structure engine). The CCFR crew was dispatched at approximately 2:45 A.M. on June 24th and would join up with four other local government Fire Engines to form what is called a "Strike Team." CCFR anticipated them to be working to save homes that were threatened by the fire.

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Vehicle fire quickly extinguished California City, CA - On June 6th at 11:48 P.M., ME-190 arrived on-scene at 20301 Airway Blvd., to find a fire in the engine compartment of a passenger van, which was parked next to a structure. Firefighters forced entry into the engine compartment and extinguished the fire before it spread through the vehicle and over to the house. Damage to the engine was moderate, but all personal property in the van was saved. The fire cause appeared to be mechanical.

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AMKUS Rescue Systems acquires 911 Tools Valparaiso, IN - AMKUS Rescue Systems, an industry leader in providing cutting edge hydraulic extrication equipment and rescue systems to emergency responders worldwide, announced its intent to JUMP TO FILE# acquire "911 Tools," 072516117 a U.S. manufacturer of vehicle stabilization equipment and lifting systems.

“This is a patented, state-of-the-art system that integrates the strength, speed, control and dependability of hand-powered hydraulics with the structural components of the strut,” said Kyle Smith, President of AMKUS Rescue Systems. “It’s an affordable system that’s easy to set up and operate and is rated for structural loads, so rescue professionals can confidently raise and lower materials as quickly as the circumstances of their particular emergency requires.”

The 911 Tools rescue strut product line, which is marketed under the RescueStrut brand name, includes accessories that will allow emergency responders to transform vehicle stabilization struts into other life-saving rescue tools, such as manual hydraulic rams and shoring struts, as well as tripod, bi-pod and mono-pole adapters for use in rope rescue scenarios. In addition, the RescueStrut system can be easily configured for trench, structural collapse or confined space rescues.

“Not only does this complement our existing AMKUS line of extrication equipment and rope rescue systems, but it also puts us in the position to offer a wider range of high quality rescue products to our customers at an affordable price.”

Smith added. “This acquisition further supports our efforts to provide the best in class rescue systems to our global market.”

With the expected August 1st completion of the acquisition, the RescueStrut line of equipment will be marketed under the AMKUS brand, and distributed by AMKUS and 911 Tool distributors within their existing territories. 911 Tools will move from its current Lansing, IA home to the newly completed AMKUS World Headquarters, in Valparaiso, IN. AMKUS/911 RescueStrut System Release: AMKUS began business as a fledgling family start-up in 1971 – mirroring the year and means that its parent company, Task Force Tips, opened its doors for business. For TFT, its 2016 AMKUS acquisition made perfect sense professionally, since the two companies were founded and built on an earnest commitment to provide innovative new products and world-class service and support to emergency service professionals the world over. For more information on AMKUS or to find a dealer in your area, please visit www.amkus.com or call (800) 59-AMKUS. - AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS

AMKUS RescueStrut System sets up quickly and is easy to operate with gloved hands.

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AMKUS RescueStrut System’s structural components are produced with aircraft quality aluminum, allowing superior strength while maintaining light weight.

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The Human Factors, A Contributing Factor In firefighter Injury and Death, Part II STAYING SAFE

Chief Henry Campbell

This article first appeared when I first started writing this column, Staying Safe, 15-years ago. I repeated it six-years ago with slight modification, and feel it still holds true today as a leading cause of firefighter injury and death. It can serve as a refresher for senior firefighters and as a safety lesson for newer firefighters.

Lack of concentration is when the mind wanders and we stop paying attention to the tasks at hand.

This is usually when unsafe acts resulting in injury can occur. If injury should occur, the individual generally doesn’t have a plausible explanation, due to the lack of concentration. Many of us respond to motor vehicle crashes where one or more of the drivers have no idea as to what may have caused the crash. Why not? Because they were not concentrating on their driving.

They were busy talking or texting on their cell phone, eating, applying makeup, shaving, or whatever else.

Unfortunately the most important task, that of driving, is getting the least attention. The same holds true in emergency services. Lose your concentration with the task at hand and you increase your risk of injury or death. Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on and remain alert and focused to the task at hand, prepared for all consequences. When you have been operating under difficult circumstances, extreme weather conditions, or any other reason that might impair your concentration for a long period of time, notify your officer and obtain relief. There are two types of fatigue, which are physical and mental. Both can lead to injury and/or death if there is no intervention and rest.

Poor judgment is like guessing, and there is no room for guessing at the emergency scene. Evaluate the task that has to be performed and if you are not sure as to what to do in order to handle or mitigate a situation, or how to perform a specific task, stop and seek help. Do not look at emergency incidents or individual tasks through “rose colored glasses," because the situation may not be as simple or safe as it appears. Expect the unexpected by being prepared for all eventualities!

Whether the incident commander or individual firefighter, always ask yourself “what will happen when I do this?” For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, and you must be prepared for it. Be truthful and think what the worse possible scenario is. Can the ladder fall? Will the rope break? Is the roof unsafe? Has the floor burned through?, Can we make an offensive attack? Will the car roll? What

will happen when I force this door or break this window? What risks are involved? Can I achieve my desired goal? When we ask our self “what will happen when I do this?” we must evaluate the end result and the risks involved. If the risks are too great for the task to be completed safely, we must eliminate or reduce the risks as much as possible in order to increase the margin of safety. This may require changing the strategy or task being deployed and if so, go ahead and do it.

Remember, there is more than one way to skin a cat. I am fully aware that risk is a constant companion in our business, but risks can be reduced, if not eliminated altogether, to make for a safer work environment. Risk a lot to save a lot, risk little to save little!

Contributing to the Human Factor as a cause for unsafe acts with the increased potential for injury and death is lack of training or insufficient training. All personnel at the emergency scene may not have the same level of training and experience, and therefore should not be expected to perform at the same level. Company officers and IC’s should be aware of individual FF/EMT’s experience and training, and assign tasks accordingly. The emergency scene can be good learning ground for inexperienced personnel, where they can observe and assist in performing tasks and assignments under direct supervision.

If direct supervision cannot be provided, they should not be assigned any task beyond their level of training. In today’s real world where staffing levels or daytime response may not provide sufficient on-scene personnel, the tendency may be to use the inexperienced FF/EMT to perform unsupervised tasks beyond their level of training. Avoid doing this. You may have to reassign individual tasks, or wait until a more experienced FF/EMT becomes available. Additional skills required to operate specialized pieces of equipment should be learned on the training grounds or back in the station, not at the emergency scene.

Untrained FF/EMT’s operating power equipment that they have not been certified to use could prove disastrous in more ways than one.

Training and experience are the backbone of any safe operation, and it is equally important for each FF/EMT to be aware of their qualifications and experience. The FF/EMT should also know their limitations, recognizing what is beyond their training and experience, and not be embarrassed or ashamed to inform their officer when those circumstances arise. Remember, in the beginning you don’t have to be able to do everything! Learning and gaining experience takes time and if you maintain a proper attitude toward safety, you will have a lifetime of learning.

To be continued next month.

Till next time, stay safe and God Bless!

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This 2000 KME Fire Engine will be donated to the Guaymas Fire Department, located in Sonora, Mexico.

Fire Engine to be donated to F.D. in Mexico Los Gatos, CA - The Santa Clara County Fire Department will be meeting with firefighters (called bomberos in Spanish), from Guaymas Fire Department in Mexico, to donate a fire engine to them. Guaymas Fire Department is located in Sonora, Mexico and is the sister fire department to County Fire.

County Fire recently purchased new apparatus to replace fire engines

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A 2000 KME fire engine will be donated to the Guaymas Fire Department. The other fire engines were

donated to Mission College in Santa Clara, Monterey Peninsula College and to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.

County Fire’s new engines are more efficient, environmentally friendly, and have the latest fire department technology available to the community.

- STEPHANIE STUEHLER

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Redlands, CA - In between calls for service, Medic Engine-261 spotted a stranded motorist in the heat. Firefighter/Paramedic Swenson and Engineer Brookens changed her tire and got her back on the road in short order. Their unit remained available to respond to emergencies while they wrapped up. Redland FD is proud to serve and protect their community!

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Two-alarm fire damages Victorville commercial building Victorville, CA - Shortly after 11:00 A.M. on June 13th, SBCoFD Firefighters in the City of Victorville were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire in the area of 6th Street and C Street, in the historic "Old Town," Victorville.

Crews from Fire Station-311 arrived within five minutes to find heavy fire and smoke coming from a triplex apartment building.

Crews immediately called for a second-alarm, bringing additional resources to the fire. SBCoFD Firefighters engaged in an aggressive attack, protecting multiple exposures from catching fire. Crews utilized large fire streams to knock

JUMP TO FILE #062616105 down the fire, which was extinguished in approximately 30 minutes.

Heavy damage was reported to the fire occupancy, destroying the vacant triplex apartment building.

Slight damage was reported to some adjacent occupancies, however; SBCoFD Firefighters worked quickly and efficiently to keep damage to a minimum. Crews also managed to save a historic home adjacent to the fire building. SBCoFD crews were working with the building owner to determine a

damage estimate. A fire investigator was summoned to the scene to determine the fire's cause and origin.

The two-alarm fire brought eight Medic Engines, one Truck Company, two Chief Officers and a Fire Investigator to the scene. A Medic Engine from the Apple Valley Fire Dept. assisted in the fire fight. Due to the quick action of the first responding companies, some of the second-alarm resources were able to be re-routed for station coverage in Victorville.

- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE

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Firefighters rescue dog from apartment fire Brea, CA - On August 1st at approximately 7:53 A.M., Brea and Fullerton Fire Departments responded to a reported apartment fire on the 600 block of Brea Blvd., in Brea. Upon arrival, Brea Fire reported a multi-story apartment building with fire and heavy smoke showing from a first-floor kitchen.

A pet dog was discovered inside of the structure, overcome by smoke. Fullerton Fire Engineer Andrew Kim and other firefighters worked to revive the dog. The fire was knocked down in approximately 20 minutes, with no extension to the second-floor. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Two Fullerton probationary firefighters on their very first shift caught this working fire!

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Pilot Fire cleanup begins in Summit Valley Summit Valley, CA - After the brush fire, known as "Pilot Fire," which started on August 7th and quickly spread across the San Bernardino Mountains, became JUMP TO FILE# 64% contained and 072516117 the structure threat decreased, crews from SBCoFD began to remove fire retardant from several homes in the community of

Summit Valley, on August 10th.

Countless retardant drops in recent days from federal and state air tankers have supported the structure defense mission for County Fire.

Phos-chek fire retardant reduces the flammability of fuels, and/or delays their combustion. It also allows the firefighters a safety buffer from the approaching flame front, while defending resident's homes.

- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE

SBCOFD CAPTAIN MIKE ARVIZO

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CORONADO FIRE DEPT.

The Coronado Fire Department raised $10,700 for the San Diego Burn Institute at their annual spaghetti dinner.

Annual spaghetti dinner benefits San Diego Burn Institute Coronado, CA – Coronado Firefighters held their annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, July 24th, to raise money for the San Diego Burn Institute. The dinner was held in the apparatus bay of Fire Station-36, located on 6th Avenue, and generated $10,700.00 by charging just $10.00 per plate.

Two cafeteria style lines were formed at the entrance, including one for dining-in, and the other for take-out. They served over 700 people. Coronado’s Summer music series, known as “Concert

JUMP TO FILE #080316114 in the Park," was just a block away, so many patrons took their dinner there to enjoy some classic 1970’s music by "AbbaFab," a tribute band dedicated to the music of Swedish pop group "ABBA." Volunteers and donations were key to the success of the dinner, which has been running for about 20-years. The fire department had

the support of kitchen staffs from the Hotel Del Coronado, the Coronado Marriott and Cal Am Water.

Members of the Coronado Navy Swim Association, as well as Fire Science and EMT students from both Miramar College and Southwestern College, helped serve the food. The on-duty firefighters kept the serving lines staffed and supplied with food, while greeting their neighbors and guests at the fire station.

- KAREN COOK

KAREN COOK

Southwestern College Fire Science and EMT students served up salad and spaghetti at the Coronado FD's annual fundraiser for the Burn Institute.

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Two families displaced after carport fire Garden Grove, CA - On May 31st at approximately 5:30 A.M., fire department units were dispatched to a reported carport fire on the 8500 block of Gloria Ave., in Garden Grove. Upon arrival, Garden Grove FD reported several fully involved autos under a carport, which extended to an attached apartment building. The fire was knocked down in approximately 20 minutes and no injuries were reported. OCFA assisted in the extinguishing of the fire. Because two families were displaced from the fire, Battalion Chief TJ McGovern contacted the Red Cross to help with temporary housing and relief.

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ANTIQUE APPARATUS

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Redland responds to rollover with extrication

Redlands, CA - On June 25th, departments responded to a single vehicle rollover requiring extrication, located on the Westbound I10 Fwy., between Alabama St. and California St. Battalion-704, Truck-261, Medic Squad-261, Medic Engine-263 and Medic Engine-264 extricated, treated and transported one patient who had moderate injuries to LLUMC.

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Coronado, CA – Coronado Fire Station-36, with the department’s vintage fire engine on display at the annual spaghetti dinner, held on July 24th, to benefit the San Diego Burn Institute.

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County Fire provides Paramedic Ambulance to service Baker and Interstate-15 corridor San Bernardino, CA - On July 26th, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors (BOS), approved the County Fire District to assume paramedic ambulance transport service in Emergency Operational Area-23, defined by ICEMA as the Town of Baker and surrounding communities. A private company previously served this area.

Baker is a community of approximately 700 people, located 65-miles North of Barstow, along the Interstate-15 corridor. Recently upgraded to provide paramedic-level EMS service, San Bernardino County Fire Station53 serves the community, an oasis for the thousands of I-15 travelers heading daily to-and-from places, such as Las Vegas. In addition, the town sees major commercial traffic pass through, as the interstate serves as a main conduit for commerce, heading into and out of Southern California.

In addition to providing ambulance transport to approximately 100-miles of I-15 corridor, the new Medic Ambulance-53 will also cover Dumont Sand Dunes, as well as a majority of the Mojave National Preserve.

Both of these federal land areas are popular recreation destinations in the Winter and Spring.

County Fire’s assumption of patient transport services will benefit residents, commuters and commercial entities by incorporating common communications, operations and training between the responding fire and ambulance crews. In addition, the department will now be able to administer and adjust ambulance coverage for the area, including augmenting staffing, or sending

JUMP TO FILE #080116112 cover ambulances to Baker at times of heavy call volume.

The co-location of the ambulance and engine crews at Station53 strengthens crew cohesiveness, while establishing company officer oversight of this new resource. Another major benefit for the county is that any revenue generated by ambulance transport fees will be re-invested in public safety.

Traffic along the Interstate-15 corridor creates some of the most horrific and, for the responding public safety crews, labor-intensive incidents in the county. Paramedic-level service means personnel are able to provide advanced life support skills, such as airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV access and medication administration. Paramedics also have the training to recognize and treat life-threatening symptoms of heart attacks or diabetic emergencies, among other things, where early interventions are critical.

County Fire’s presence in this area has come a long way. In fact, not long ago there was no actual county fire station in the Town of Baker. Thanks to recent support from the BOS, the upgrade to paramedic-level capability from Baker's engine company, and now the addition of an in-house ambulance, means the community and area travelers have an extra degree of security and support.

- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE

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The extensive damage done inside of the structure.

Firefighters rescue dog from structure fire Newport Beach, CA - On June 8th, at approximately 8:03 P.M., firefighters from Newport Beach and Costa Mesa were dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a third-story apartment at 1705 Sherrington Place. First arriving firefighters noticed heavy black smoke coming from a locked apartment.

Firefighters forced entry into the unit and found heavy black smoke inside. Despite poor visibility and high heat, firefighters quickly searched the apartment for occupants and extinguished the fire.

Firefighters rescued the sole occupant, an eight-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named "Captain." The dog was treated at the

JUMP TO FILE #061016111 scene by fire department paramedics and released to his owner. Although wet and covered with soot, Captain appeared to be uninjured. His owner transported him to a veterinarian, where he was observed overnight and released the next morning.

Firefighters confined the fire to the apartment of origin, but the unit sustained major fire and smoke damage. Three apartments below the fire experienced water damage from a pipe that ruptured from the fire. Approximately 10 residents were displaced from four apart-

ments, but all declined Red Cross assistance.

The estimated fire damage was $30,000 in structure and $5,000 in personal belongings. Water damage estimates were approximately $20,000. The fire cause is under investigation, and no firefighters were injured.

Twenty-two firefighters from the Newport Beach Fire Department and Costa Mesa Fire Department responded, including three fire engines, two ladder trucks, two Battalion Chiefs, one paramedic ambulance, a safety officer and a fire investigator.

- NEWPORT BEACH FD

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San Bernardino, CA - On August 9th, the SBCoFD wished "Smokey the Bear" a Happy 72nd Birthday! Smokey is most recognized for his slogan “Only you can prevent forest fires," and continues to help educate the community about fire safety.

Happy Birthday Smokey!

Bakersfield, CA - On August 10th, firefighters at Station-61 in Northwest Bakersfield were visited by a special guest and his new family, 11 year-old Harley. Firefighters were greeted by a four-legged guest named Rocky, who came with his new family for a tour of the firehouse. Rocky is a three-yearold American Labrador service dog that assists a diabetic patient in Station-61’s response area, 11-year-old Harley, who is a Type-1 Diabetic. Rocky’s primary task as a service dog is to notify his handler when his blood sugar level is out of range, whether it is too-low, or too-high. Rocky’s sensitive smell is able to detect the “sugary” smell that his handler gives off when his blood sugar is too-high, and can also detect the “acidotic” scent when his handler is too-low. Kern County Firefighters were impressed by Rocky’s talent and the hard work that had gone into his training, leading him to be a great asset to a wonderful family!

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The times they are a changing Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

Back when I joined the fire service, we had the high boots, canvas coats, leather New Yorker helmets, fireball rubber gloves, and that was it. Now, a firefighter has a pair of boots inside bunker pants, bunker coat, hood, helmet with a suspension system, leather gloves and everyone on the fireground has their own portable radio. Now I look at the fire trade magazines and catalogs, and I just saw firefighter bulletproof vests.

Wow! So many times we have seen war and riots overseas. Over the years, there has become something that is becoming a "new norm."

Since Columbine, there has become a new environment of mass shootings. They happen in theaters, night clubs, schools, malls, churches, military bases, etc. Where is the safety?

Did each event have mental health issues going on? This is definitely the “see something say something” era, and I hope that people actually do that. I do not care if someone wants to say that you may be profiling. If you say something, maybe someone who needs treatment or correct medication can actually receive it. Think seriously about taking a psychological first aid of mental health first aid course. I know that it may sound a little Utopian, but maybe we can help someone before they take someone’s life. If we say something early, maybe the police can help defuse the situation.

We are supposed to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. I think that it is a shame that more people do not live that way, and you don’t have to go to my church to think that way. We use different terms these days to be politically correct and soften the blow to what is going on. When I was working

EMS, I used to go to things that people classified as riots but today it is known as “civil unrest." A fight used to be a fight, not an “altercation."

When someone needs help, they need help. When someone is behaving erratically, help them to get the help that they may need. Caring about people is also caring enough to speak out.

It's bad when fire and EMS have targets on their backs, causing the need for bulletproof vests. My heart also goes out to the police who have to wear the vests all the time. They also have to end someone’s life when that person is ending so many lives. There has also become a new term used, "suicide by police officer."

In the emergency services, we take care of people of any race, color, creed, or orientation, and same thing goes for our fellow responders.

Who cares what you are, just as long as you can do the job.

I think that we, as emergency services, can teach the public how to act. So many emergency services are also involved in the community. All those who are coaches or scout leaders, or civic leaders or people who mentor the youth, or assist other people, raise your hands. Thank you for doing it.

You have the power to change lives.

By your acts, you may unknowingly change someone’s destructive behavior or thoughts. I strongly believe that each person is a walking encyclopedia. They have learned so much, experienced so much and have a wealth of stories. And when a < person dies, usually, that entire library is lost. My mind goes to the youth of Sandy Hook, and how many of those lives did not get a chance to live to the plans that were set before them. Each life that is taken affects so many people.

Please keep in your mind and prayers all those who are no longer with us, no matter their background, < political view, or anything else that may be different than yours. A life is a precious thing. Lives matter.

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First arriving firefighters noticed heavy black smoke coming from the rear of the building. Firefighters forced entry into the restaurant and found heavy black smoke inside. Despite poor visibility and high heat, firefighters quickly searched the inside for occupants and extinguished the fire.

Firefighters confined the fire to the restaurant’s kitchen, but the remaining areas sustained heat and smoke damage. The two adjacent buildings were not damaged by fire

JUMP TO FILE #062016129 or smoke. The estimated fire damage was $250,000 in structure and $200,000 in equipment and contents.

The fire cause is under investigation.

One firefighter was treated and released at Hoag Hospital for minor injuries. Forty-three firefighters from the Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley Fire Departments responded.

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5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness: What's your "why"?

What's your "why"? It seems like an odd question for a fire service newspaper to be asking, however; when it comes to fitness in the fire service, I feel it's the key question that we should all be asking ourselves and each JUMP TO FILE# other.

072016129 Fitness in the fire service has been, and continues to be, a shelved issue. It's continually put on the back-burner by firefighters, chiefs and department administrators. At times when it does come to the foreground, the true "why" of it is lost in products, plans and paperwork.

So, what's your "why"? It seems almost offensive or wrong to ask this to emergency service providers, because our "why" begins the day that we place our hand on the bible, swearing an oath to protect the lives and property of the citizens we serve.

That, my friends, is a monumental task in itself, and one that puts both our bodies and minds at risk to host medical issues every single day.

This article could end here, with me giving you three simple steps to follow: become a firefighter, swear an oath, and make fitness a priority. But year-afteryear, the lead killer of firefighters is from cardiac-related disease and year-after-year, nothing changes to fix it. We keep moving on, forgetting the "why," and pretending like everything is okay.

Are we lying to ourselves? Or are we just too afraid to put in the required work, which in the end, will only make us better at doing what it is we claim to love.

When we hear the word "fitness," we are constantly bombarded with the "how-to's," which go hand-in-hand with the "ultimate weight loss products," that are usually featured on infomercials, in gyms, and now even in our own service. Let me give you some insight that I'm sure many of you are already aware of.

There is no "one" specific product, or fitness discipline, that will make you become a healthier firefighter. Countless departments have spent tens-of-thousands-ofdollars on high-end gym equipment, expensive trainers, and on gimmick products and programs, but they rarely see positive results because they never gave their people the "why."

Our fitness levels need to be near a professional athlete's level.

No one reading this can deny the fact that the job we perform at a fire is not physically demanding, and in addition to the physical demands, we are asked to perform it under conditions deemed as extremely dangerous. Is your "why" starting to creep into your mind yet? Because it should be! Over the years, we have wasted our time making fire service fitness complicated, when it really doesn't have to be!

Here I am, asking you to

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think of your "why," when I haven't even given mine yet. Sort of hypocritical, right?! My first "why" is my family. My wife and my sons are my life, and I could never imagine leaving them early simply because I refused to commit 30-45 minutes each day to making myself healthier. My other "why" is for my co-workers, my crew, and all the men and women I pledged an oath to protect every single day. My last "why" is my 55-5 Firefighter Fitness family, who day-in and day-out, have found their "why" and are living the "Train Hard Do Work" lifestyle that 5-5-5 Fitness encompasses.

By this point, you should all have a glimpse of what your "why" is, along with a promise to yourselves to start making some positive changes. But I know it's not that simple, and it would be wrong of me to just leave you here to do it all alone. What's simply amazing, thanks to technology, is that there are over 70,000 other firefighters just like you, who follow 5-5-5 Fitness and are ready and waiting to support you along your fitness journey. You're never alone when it comes to fitness, just like

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Check back in future issues for more fitness tips from Pip. About Robert "Pip" Piparo: Robert, better known as "Pip," is currently a Lieutenant with the City of New Brunswick Fire Department, located in New Brunswick, N.J., and has been there for 12-years. Pip has been a part of 5-5-5 Fitness for threeyears.

About 5-5-5 Fitness: 5-5-5 Fitness is a non-profit organization, founded by motivated firefighters with one specific mission: to reduce cardiac related firefighter line-of-duty deaths.

Each and every day, they stay true to their mission by providing workouts free of charge and also by providing free fitness equipment to fire departments, nationwide. What started as an idea has grown into a call for change within the emergency services field. They have chosen to not accept the "it's because we have always done it that way" mentality, but instead have chosen to stand up and lead the charge for change.

- ROBERT "PIP" PIPARO

San Bernardino, CA - Congratulations to Battalion Chief Rick Denison on his +32-years at SBCoFD. August 6, 2016 was Rick's last shift before heading into retirement. He has proudly served the County Fire, much of which was spent in the Morongo Basin for most of his career. On behalf of SBCoFD, we wish him a happy and healthy retirement!

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Three adults and one child displaced after house fire El Cajon, CA - At approximately 12:00 P.M. on July 17th, Heartland Fire & Rescue units from El Cajon were dispatched to reports of a single-story, single-family residential structure fire in the 1000 block of Leslie Road, in El Cajon. Fire crews arrived within five-minutes to discover smoke and fire coming from a room attached to the rear of the structure. Firefighters were able to confine the fire to the area of origin, with some attic involvement. The fire was controlled within 10minutes. Three adults and one child were displaced from the home, however; they declined the assistance of Red Cross.

There were no occupant or firefighter injuries reported. The cause of the fire was not suspicious in nature, but is currently under investigation. Estimated damage for the structure and contents is estimated at $100,000.

Child saved after almost drowning Dover Shores, CA - On Thursday, June 23rd, Newport Beach Firefighter Paramedics responded to a reported child drowning victim in the Dover Shores community. The first arriving Newport Beach Engine Company arrived four-and-a-half minutes after being dispatched at 4:09 P.M. Firefighters arrived to find a seven-year-old male patient conscious and breathing, with his mother and neighbors present.

The boy was pulled from the bottom of a pool by a neighbor and his mother. Both the mother and the neighbor performed CPR and were able to regain circulation and respiratory efforts. The cause of the submersion is unclear, and total down time was estimated to be less than one-minute.

The quick thinking and CPR gave the child valuable treatment, enabling Newport Beach Para-

JUMP TO FILE #062716110 medics to further sustain the victim's life and transport him to a local hospital.

The Newport Beach Fire Department has been educating the community on CPR techniques in order to bridge the gap of time before professional paramedics arrive on-scene. Incidents such as this underscore the importance of having a designated lifeguard or adult supervisor for children when they are in or around water. It also demonstrated the value of bystander CPR. Please make an effort to learn CPR. The Newport Beach Fire Department and Lifeguards can assist.

- NEWPORT BEACH FD

Serial arsonist arrested in California City California City, CA - At about 10:14 P.M. on June 17th, California City Fire Rescue was dispatched to a dumpster fire on 83rd St., in California City. Medic Engine-190 and Brush Engine-390 responded to the incident. The engines arrived onscene to find a residential dumpster fully involved with fire. The fire was extinguished quickly, with damage contained solely to the dumpster, where it started.

Over the next few hours, California City Fire Rescue was dispatched to more nuisance-type fires in the same vicinity. All the fires were determined to be suspicious in nature. One incident involved multiple fires being set adjacent to each other. Firefighters immediately became concerned that a serial arsonist was in the neighborhood and took additional action to maintain safety in the community.

California City Fire Rescue Arson Investigators were dispatched to each of the fires so that a full investigation could be completed.

JUMP TO FILE #063016112 Firefighters also notified California City Police Officers of the activity so that they could target the area where the fires were being set.

Shortly before 3:00 A.M. on June 18th, Medic Engine-190 and Brush Engine-390 were dispatched to another debris and vegetation fire in the same area as the previous fires. After arriving on-scene, firefighters and police officers noticed a suspicious subject in the area of the fire. He was contacted by CCPD Officers and became confrontational and belligerent. The subject removed a knife from his pocket and held it in his hand while resisting arrest. The suspect was then taken into custody and transported to the California City Jail. Firefighters assisted CCPD to subdue the suspect during the arrest.

The suspect, identified as Darryl Mick of California City, was taken

into custody for multiple charges, including four misdemeanor counts of arson for setting the fires, one felony count of arson for a fire in November of 2015, located on 85th St., and additional criminal charges by the California City Police Department, including brandishing a knife and resisting arrest. Mick has an extensive criminal record, including convictions for arson, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, forgery and other felonies.

Mick was booked into Bakersfield Main Jail on the current charges. The investigation will continue as the Arson Unit reviews additional fires Mick may have started.

There were no civilian or public safety injuries in any of the incidents. Fire damage was contained to debris and vegetation.

Anyone with information regarding these fires should contact California City Fire Rescue or the California City Police Department.

- CALIFORNIA CITY FD

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Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $24.95 (DVD) This DVD is 60 minutes in length and much of it shows vegetation fires in California with structure fires intermingled. The first fire was in the Angeles National Forest, the Williams Fire in San Gabriel

Canyon. The fire took two days and was started by a vehicle being parked on dry grass. The video shows a number of air tankers dropping retardant and helicopters siphoning water. The next fire is a Greater Alarm at Palo Alto and Belmont in Los Angeles City and involved a two story commercial structure. The fire has possession of the second floor and is through the roof. Handlines, deck guns and ladderpipes operate to quell this incident. A structure fire in a wood frame private dwelling in Twain Hart, California is attacked by members of Cal Fire. Heavy fire is showing and interior crews advance while outside lines take care of exterior burning keeping the fire in check. Truck work by crews with a saw and hand tools vent at the peak of the roof. A vegetation fire in Soulsbyville in

Tuolumne County is fought by Cal Fire and the CDF (California Division of Forestry) using among other things, dozers and air tankers. Another vegetation fire in Penns Gulch, Murphys, California is fought by air tankers, The view can see one take off from base. Super Scoopers which are CL-415 fixed wing air tankers are featured â&#x20AC;&#x153;up close and personalâ&#x20AC;? in the final segment. These planes, which I believe a built by Canadair are contracted with the Los Angeles County FD and are at their Air Attack Base in Van Nuys, California.

These planes demonstrate how they can swoop down in a reservoir, for instance and fill their water tanks without stopping and then respond or return to the fire. This video will take us to a different aspect of firefighting, one which many of us are not familiar.

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Crews participate in joint Escalated Threat Drill Fontana, CA - During two weeks in June, San Bernardino County Fire, the San Bernardino County Sheriff''s Department, the Fontana Police Department and the Inland Valley SWAT, participated in joint Escalated Threat Drills.

Crews conducted drills between the three agencies over JUMP TO FILE# a two week period, 070116102 starting June 13th.

This was the final phase of a threepart training series that has been a coordinated effort between the County Fire and Sheriff agencies for Division-1.

The goal of this training was to implement an aggressive teambased approach as it applies to victim identification, treatment,

and extraction in hostile situations of a violent nature. Parts one and two addressed concepts in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and orientation to movements in the hostile environment.

Phase-three drills focused on dynamic interagency deployments, communications, and entry methods under force protection to treat and evacuate victims.

A cadre of instructors trained Firefighters and Law Enforcement on initial dispatch, unified command, deployment, and rescue concepts. SBCoFD will continue to deploy this training throughout the communities that they serve and would like to thank Water of Life Community Church in the City of Fontana, for letting them use their facility.

- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE

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Firefighters respond to structure fire in Ridgecrest Ridgecrest, CA - At 5:52 P.M. on August 9th, firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Helena St. Reports indicated that two people were trapped in the home, however; all occupants had safely evacuated when crews arrived. Firefighters reported heavy fire in the living room and attic. Crews made an interior attack on the fire and cut ventilation holes in the roof to release heat and smoke. No injuries were reported, but the home sustained major damage of approximately $175,000. Also on-scene to assist were China Lake FD, California City Fire Rescue, Ridgecrest Police Department, Ridgecrest Building Department, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Edison.

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Coronado, CA – Firefighter Paramedics Jonathan Feliciano and Brian Standing at Coronado Fire Department’s Annual spaghetti dinner at Fire Station-36, held on July 24th.

San Bernardino, CA - San Bernardino County Fire was honored to welcome firefighters from 29 Palms and San Bernardino Fire Departments into the County Fire family on June 27th.

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San Bernardino, CA - San Bernardino County Fire welcomed firefighters from 29 Palms and San Bernardino Fire Departments into the County Fire family on June 27th.

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Anaheim, CA - A Fullerton Firefighter on the scene of a FedEx trailer fire on July 11th.

Coronado, CA – Southwestern College Fire Science student Carlos Orozco, with a member of the Coronado Navy Swim Association, served bread and cookies at the annual spaghetti dinner to benefit the San Diego Burn Institute on July 24th.

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Kern County, CA - Search and Recovery Crews on June 27th making a thorough search of the destruction left behind by the Erskine Fire.

Buena Park, CA - A Fullerton Firefighter working at the scene of a structure fire on August 1st.

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Irvine, CA - Firefighter/Paramedic Reid Gibson (the firefighter carrying the victim), and Firefighter Richard Lee from the Orange County Fire Authority, were both conducting a primary search during a recent incident. Thanks to a quick search and rapid extrication, they were able to locate the victim and give them a fighting chance.

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Garden Grove, CA - A Garden Grove FF/Paramedic at the scene of a carport fire that extended to an apartment building on May 31st.

Anaheim, CA - Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that erupted inside of a FedEx truck on July 11th.

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Coronado, CA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coronado FF/PM Jonathan Feliciano and Captains Darren Hall and Jason Clements paused for a picture at the Annual spaghetti dinner, held at Fire Station 36 on July 24th.

Ridgecrest, CA - Kern County FD's Engine-74 working a structure fire on August 9th.

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Beachwood, N.J. Fire Department starts Pro-Police trend in support of Dallas Beachwood, NJ - The guys from Beachwood FD put a sign up at their station in support of police after the recent police shootings in Dallas, TX. Shortly after, many other fire departments and EMS squads across Ocean County in N.J. followed suit, posting their own supportive signs.

The "I Got Your Back" slogan was started by Sugarland, Texas Firefighter Greg Hopper approxi-

JUMP TO FILE #071116104 mately one-year-ago. In October of 2015, Beachwood FD received a few stickers displaying the slogan from FF Hopper, which they proudly still have on their Chief car.

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Beachwood, NJ - Beachwood FD put a sign up at their station in support of police after the recent shootings in Dallas and shortly after, many other fire departments and EMS squads across Ocean County, N.J. started doing the same.

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Car Show with a Purpose Pasadena, CA - The gleam of chrome and bright paint jobs will once again reflect the sun on the grounds of Pasadena’s Brookside Golf Club on Saturday, October 8, 2016 when the "Wheels on Fire Motor Classic Car Show" rolls into town. The second an- JUMP TO FILE# nual event invites car 081216101 lovers to check out hot rods, classic rides and awesome trucks, as well as vintage motorcycles and antique fire engines. Active fire engines from Pasadena in LA County and other fire departments will be part of the exhibition, including photo opportunities for kids and adults.

The fun day in in the sun will have food trucks, including an In-NOut truck and a beer/wine garden for thirsty patrons.

The Wheels on Fire car show is just one of the many events sponsored by Fire Family Foundation, the

charitable hand of Firefighters First Credit Union, as a way to raise visibility and support to fund the work of the Foundation.

“Established in 2008, the Foundation today assists firefighters, their families, fire departments and fire victims throughout California,” explains Mike Mastro, Board Chair, Fire Family Foundation, and President/CEO of Firefighters First Credit Union. Overall, the Foundation pays for housing/mortgage costs, medicalrelated expenses (those not covered by insurance), burial and funerals, and supports local community needs.

Unlike crowdfunding campaigns, monies collected for individual funds are directed to the recipient and donations are tax deductible.

This year, the Foundation established funds to support victims of the deadly Erskine Fire and Sand Fire, both of which destroyed homes of firefighters. Already in 2016, Fire Family Foundation has responded to the needs of: • Los Angeles County Firefighter Teddy who was recently

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Scene of a great day from 2015’s Wheels on Fire Motor Classic Car Show.

Herb Johnson and son Brett with a 1956 Chevy Wagon at last year's Wheels on Fire Motor Classic Car Show.

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diagnosed with testicular cancer and moved back to his parent’s home with his 18-month old son. • Daughter of a firefighting father who is battling leukemia. • Veteran firefighter Sara who is facing cancer that is spreading to her lungs and liver; she is a wife and mom to 6 ½ year old twin girls. • San Bernardino City Firefighter John who passed away after a tragic accident suddenly leaving behind his wife and two children.

• Shawna, an inmate crewmember of the Air and Wildland Division, who

died after a large rock struck her as she fought a brush fire in Malibu. • A SoCal firefighting family who, because of a house fire, lost their search/rescue dog. The Foundation helped pay for the training and acquisition of a new search/rescue dog.

The work of the Foundation is funded through the generosity of donors and supporters, along with special events like Wheels on Fire. To learn more about the Foundation and/or make a donation visit Fire Family Foundation via the website

www.FireFamilyFoundation.org.

The Wheels on Fire Classic Car Show will be 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.; Brookside is adjacent to the Rose Bowl at 1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103. Car show tickets are $5 per person, free to ages 12and-under. To register a car or to purchase tickets, visit www.WheelsonFire.org.

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Second-alarm fire destroys building in Taft Taft, CA - At 10:10 A.M. on August 11th, KCFD received a call for a structure fire in the 300 block of Main Street in Taft. A Reinforced Structure Response was started by dispatchers. When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a 3,000-squarefoot metal building that was fully involved in flames. JUMP TO FILE# The fire was begin- 081116113 ning to extend into neighboring buildings to the west and to the north. Firefighters worked to protect the exposures and additional resources were requested to fulfill a second-alarm response. Crews have not put a dollar figure on the amount of damage, but the building where the fire originated was destroyed. The two adjacent buildings also sustained significant damage.

No injuries have been reported and the cause is under investigation.

- KERN COUNTY FD

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Rochester, NY - Ewa Hlebowicz is a Career Firefighter/Paramedic at the Barnard Fire District, located in Rochester, NY. She has been in the public safety profession for over 10-years. Ewa graduated from the New York State Fire Academy in 2008 and soon after, received her Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration and Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology and Paramedicine. Ewa’s other passion and full-time profession is fitness and personal training. Ewa spent several years instructing Crossfit classes and also attended the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX to specialize in physical fitness of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel.

In 2014, Ewa began working with 5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness alongside Robert Piparo, which has since gained a lot of attention for the work they are doing to reduce car-

diac-related line-of-duty-death numbers in the fire service. With the help of social media, their free app, seminar/expo appearances, and lecture series, 5-5-5 Fitness is able to provide free workouts, education and motivation, in an effort to promote health and fitness in the fire service. Since their start three-years-ago, 5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness has gained over 90,000 followers from firefighters and their families all over the world, in addition to raising over $30,000 worth of fitness equipment and wellness products that have been given away to fire departments across the United States.

"People say lifting weights is dangerous for women," says Ewa. "Wrong! Women lifting weights to be strong and fit is not dangerous.

Being weak is dangerous, especially in this line of work."

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Structure fire at Bayside Restaurant Bayside, CA- On July 14th at approximately 8:31 P.M., firefighters from Newport Beach and Costa Mesa were dispatched to a report of heavy black smoke coming from the roof area of the Bayside Restaurant, located at 900 Bayside Drive.

First arriving firefighters observed heavy black smoke and flames coming from the restaurant's roof. Patrons evacuated prior to the arrival of firefighters.

Firefighters quickly made access to the roof via an aerial ladder, while other firefighting crews simultaneously entered the restaurant. Firefighters inside of the restaurant ensured that everyone had safely evacuated and then

JUMP TO FILE #071816121 began operations to locate and extinguish the fire.

Firefighters cut openings in the roof with chainsaws to identify the exact fire location. They determined that the fire was active in an enclosed mechanical loft area above the bathrooms. The room housed air handling machinery and electrical equipment. Access to the fire proved difficult, which required coordinated operations from crews on the roof and inside the building.

Firefighters confined the fire to the mechanical room and attic

area. The restaurant interior sustained only minor smoke and water damage. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters were able to isolate damaged electrical wiring and reestablish power to essential refrigeration equipment and prevent the spoilage of the perishable food inventory.

The estimated fire damage was $50,000 in structure. The contents suffered no major damage.

The estimated value of the building was over one-million-dollars, while the contents and equipment inside of the restaurant was worth more than $100,000.

- NEWPORT BEACH FD

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