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Winder, GA - Sundays tend to be relaxing for most people, but March 8th proved to be anything but relaxing for Barrow County Emergency Services crews across the county. On the first sunny weekend after what has been a wet and nasty winter, crews on the A-shift responded to four fires and one vehicle fire in a 24-hour period.

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ALABAMA

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MARK MCMANUS

"My name is Mark McManus, I am a Lieutenant in a small town Fire Department in Alabama. We run around 3,000 EMS calls per year, with a little over 150 fire calls per year. We have a coverage area around town approximately 7-square-miles with 420-square-miles of EMS coverage area in a large portion of Chambers County."

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 Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

KEN SNYDER

This 2020 International/KME 1500/2500 pumper tanker of the Union Grove Fire and Rescue runs as PT-72.

2020 NAFECO Vendor Expo Held at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion Decatur, AL - North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) brought its Vendor Expo event back to Ingalls Harbor Pavilion in Decatur, AL, on Thursday, January 9, 2020. As JUMP TO FILE# in years past, the 030620111 event brought over 35 manufacturer representatives who provide equipment and apparel for first responder personnel, including fire (both municipal and forestry), law enforcement, EMS, and industrial safety. Companies from all over the United States came to the River City to display their products for members of area public safety departments as well as the local public.

The event continues to grow each year, and NAFECO prepared for another great event.

"Each year, we have added more manufacturers from the different first responder markets and our 2020 event was no different. We continue to bring more manufacturers to our event, bringing more diversity in the products." said Jerrell Oaks, President of NAFECO. Mr. Oaks believed the benefit would go beyond that of our local public safety personnel by also bringing exposure to the Decatur area.

In addition to the vendor representatives, public safety personnel from not only Morgan and surrounding counties, but from departments within a 150-mile radius were invited to attend. According to Mr. Oaks, "We always enjoy meeting our customers face-to-face, and giving them the opportunity to talk with these manufacturers and preview new products. We work to provide our customers with a hands-on experience to help them with their current and future equipment and apparel needs."

North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) is a Decatur-based company owned

by Jerrell Oaks and has been in business since 1968. NAFECO maintains their corporate office, warehouse and retail stores in Decatur, along with their Fire Division, Public Safety Division, Industrial Safety Options Division and Fire Apparatus Repair and Service Center. NAFECO also has offices located in Ashland, VA; Clarkston, GA; Orlando, FL; and Clearwater, FL. At NAFECO, we take our responsibilities seriously as we strive to meet your ever-changing needs. We provide quality service, on-time delivery, competitive

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TENNESSEE

Knoxville House Fire Claims Two Lives; Fire Ruled Accidental Knoxville, TN - At 8:12 A.M. on March 14th, units from the Knoxville FD responded to 4200 Valencia Road for the report of a house fire called in by neighbors.

When fire crews arrived they found a single-story structure atop a hill with two vehicles in the JUMP TO FILE# driveway and fire 031620102 coming through the roof on the (A,B) side of the home.

F i r e fi g h t e r s dragged attack lines up the steep driveway and began knocking the flames back, while additional firefighters forced entry and began searching for possible victims. Two male victims were pulled from the (C,D,) side of the structure, and CPR immediately began. The two were sent to U.T. Hospital via AMR ambulance where they were pronounced deceased.

The fire was contained at 8:46 A.M. Fire investigators have ruled the fire accidental and electrical in nature.

- DJ CORCORAN

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TENNESSEE

ADVERTISER INDEX

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A guide to finding great companies

Company

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ATV Safety Training

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Backstop USA

3

Emergency SMC

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Firehouse Expo

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Kimtek

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Marion Body

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Rescue 2 of the Nashville FD is a 2020 KME walk-through rescue.

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EMS

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Municipal Equipment

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NAFECO

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Raymond James Team Equipment, Inc.

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MED CARE EMS in Crockett, TN.

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Neighbors Call in Knoxville House Fire Knoxville, TN - At 4:26 A.M. on the morning of February 23rd, units from the Knoxville FD responded to 1417 Crocus Ln. for the report of a fire. When firefighters arrived they found flames coming from the 'D' side of the one-story basement rancher. No one was home at the time. Within 20 minutes after responding, firefighters had the flames under control.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

Fire Does Significant Damage to Knoxville Home

Knoxville, TN - At 6:51 P.M. on the evening of February 23rd, units from the Knoxville FD responded to 2830 Barton St. in north Knoxville for the report of a fire, which was called in by neighbors. When firefighters arrived they found flames shooting from a bedroom window on the 'B' side of the structure near the rear of the home. Those flames traveled upward into the attic, and then horizontal until they became visible on the 'D' side, attic vent. The resident was not home at the time and no injuries were reported. The cause is being investigated.

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In memory of those who gave all

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

West Virginia: Mark Horwich, 51 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 11, 2020 Death Date: January 11, 2020 Fire Department: Clover-Roane Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Firefighter Mark Horwich was responding to a structure fire in an engine when it was involved in a rollover crash.

Firefighter Horwich died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the crash.

Alabama: John A. Bresnan, 58 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 10, 2020 Death Date: January 10, 2020 Fire Department: Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Company Station 13 Initial Summary: On Friday, January 10, 2020, Fire Chief John A. Bresnan was found unresponsive in his office at the Homewood Fire and Rescue Service. He was immediately transported to Brookwood Baptist Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased from a medical emergency that has yet to be determined.

Texas: David Eric Hill, 39 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: January 11, 2020 Death Date: January 11, 2020 Fire Department: Lubbock Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Lieutenant David Hill and another firefighter responded to the scene of a vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas. While working at the scene, Lieutenant Hill, the firefighter, and a police officer were hit by a passing vehicle. Lieutenant Hill and the firefighter were immediately transported to the hospital where Lieutenant Hill passed away from the injuries he sustained. The other firefighter is listed in critical condition. The police officer died at the scene.

Minnesota: Daryl "Taddy" Drusch, 49 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 12, 2020 Death Date: January 13, 2020 Fire Department: Howard Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 12, 2020, late in the evening, Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch responded to an EMS call for a car submerged in ice. Early Monday morning, January 13, 2020, he suffered an apparent heart attack at his home and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away.

Connecticut: Timothy P. Smith, 56 Rank: Fire Marshal Incident Date: January 19, 2020 Death Date: January 19, 2020 Fire Department: Orange, CT Fire Marshal's Office Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Fire Marshal Timothy P. Smith was returning home after responding to a house fire in Orange, CT. His vehicle left the road and hit a tree. Fire Marshal Smith died instantly from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

Alaska: Roger D. DeLongchamp, 66 Rank: Driver-Operator Incident Date: January 18, 2020 Death Date: January 18, 2020 Fire Department: Willow-Caswell Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Driver-Operator Roger D. DeLongchamp was preparing to depart the station in a tanker on an emergency response for a reported structure fire when he collapsed.

He was immediately treated by other responders but efforts were unsuccessful. Driver-Operator DeLongchamp was declared deceased at 0300hrs from an apparent heart attack.

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GEORGIA

PATCH OF THE MONTH If you have photos you would like to see in our “Patch of the Month” feature please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

PAULDING COUNTY EMA

(L to R): EMA Coordinator Eve Cogsdell, John F. Morgan, Tim Payne, and Deputy EMA Director Stephen M. Dooley.

Paulding County EMA Recognizes CERT Volunteers for Exceptional Service

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This patch belongs to Alpharetta Fire Company 83, located in Fulton County, GA.

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Dallas, GA – On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Paulding County EMA recognized Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers, John F. Morgan and Timothy Payne, for their dedication and commitment exemplified through perfect attendance for 2019. Ruth Leber was also recognized for her recent promotion to Operations Section Chief.

John F. Morgan serves as the CERT Division Commander, Team Captain. For the year of 2019, he volunteered 92 hours of his time with Paulding County through trainings, events, exercises, and instruction. He has been a member of Paulding CERT since 2018.

Timothy Payne joined Paulding CERT in June 2019 and through the remainder of the year, he volunteered 47 hours of his time with the Team at community events. Deputy EMA Director Stephen M. Dooley

JUMP TO FILE #022820104 and EMA Coordinator Eve Cogsdell presented John F. Morgan and Timothy Payne with a plaque and letters of appreciation.

Ruth Leber, who has volunteered with Paulding CERT since 2016, was recently promoted to Operations Section Chief. This promotion comes with the rank of Lieutenant. The CERT Operations Section Chief is responsible for directing and coordinating tactical operations by working with the Search and Rescue Unit Leader and the Medical Unit Leader. CERT Captain John F. Morgan and EMA Coordinator Eve Cogsdell presented Ruth Leber with a certificate of promotion.

Paulding County EMA has managed the Paulding County

CERT program since it was founded in 2016. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to being ready for emergencies. Through the emphasis of rescuer safety, sound decision making, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people, CERT volunteers work together in teams to assist with missing persons searches, shelter operations, SkyWarn storm spotter activations, conducting damage assessments following significant weather events, and providing logistical support with planned community events such as fireworks displays and parades. Paulding County EMA trains and equips active volunteers and the program has continued to be a very successful enhancement to the preparedness, response and recovery goals of the agency.

- PAULDING COUNTY EMA

SHANE SHIFFLETT

Robins AFB Firefighter D. Lee stands with the Thunderbirds as they visit Robins AFB in Houston County, GA.

(L to R): John F. Morgan, Ruth Leber, and EMA Coordinator Eve Cogsdell.

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Coffee goes in your cup and on your food...

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

BCES

Sunday Proves Busy for BCES with Multiple Fires Winder, GA - Sundays tend to be relaxing for most people, but March 8th proved to be anything but relaxing for Barrow County Emergency Services crews across the county.

On the first sunny weekend after what has been a wet and nasty winter, crews on the A-shift responded to four fires and one vehicle fire in a 24-hour period. Two of the fires were structure fires, and two others were debris and woods fires that threatened structures.

“There is a superstition in emergency services that full moons can make for busy shifts days like yesterday aren’t going to make that superstition any less believable,” said Capt. Scott Dakin.

The fires were on Dee Kennedy Rd., Bankhead Hwy., McElhannon

JUMP TO FILE #031120104 Rd., and Freeman Johnson Rd. The car fire was on Loganville Hwy. One of the fires was the result of careless illegal burning, and the other fires are under investigation.

“It is unusual to have so many fires in one day. It can be mentally and physically exhausting, but our men and women performed well.

We’d like to thank the Winder Fire Department for assisting us with two of these fires by providing manpower,” said Chief Alan Shuman.

No injuries were reported in any of the fires.

- BCES

ACTION SHOT If you have photos you would like to see in our “Action Shot” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Cooking with a narrow mind will only lead to mundane food.

Limiting yourself to certain ingredients, techniques and cuisines will not allow you to progress as a cook. Approaching food with an inquisitive, curious mind allows you to get out of your comfort zone, and learn. There will undoubtedly be moments of trial and error, and of course some things just do not work. Ketchup on scallops….no thanks. But what about coffee on say, a pork tenderloin? It may be surprising to some, but coffee is an amazing spice to use

Stay safe, eat well!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 - Pork Tenderloins 3 Oranges, *zested - one sliced thin, the other 2 halved Fresh Cilantro, chopped for garnish EVOO For the Rub: 1 Clove 2 tsp. Paprika 2 tsp. Chile Powder 2 tsp. Ground Coffee 2 tsp. Salt Orange Zest For the Orange Sauce: Juice of 2 Oranges 1 tsp. Honey 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Salt, to taste

Honey

-Trim off all silverskin from the tenderloins and place in a large ziplock bag. Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a bowl, mix to combine and then add to the bag with the pork. Close the bag and massage the rub into the meat, place the bag in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Chief 2 stages while an F-22 takes off during training at Robins AFB.

use for coffee in cooking is as a rub. When combined with other spices such as salt and pepper, a beautiful crust forms. This not only adds rich, smoky flavor but it also creates texture which keeps each bite interesting.

One common tasting note of lighter roasted coffee is citrus, which made it the perfect addition to my chile-citrus rub. This rub is fantastic on pork tenderloin, but would also work on pork chops, chicken and even steak. The coffee doesn’t make the dish taste like coffee, rather it adds a subtle bitter flavor that balances out the spice of the chile powder. Coffee doesn’t work in every dish, but how will you ever know when it does? Don’t be afraid to take risks, the reward can be delicious!

CITRUS-COFFEE-CHILE RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORANGE HONEY SAUCE

Procedure:

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in cooking.

Just think of all the flavors you get from coffee as a beverage.

The roasted, dark chocolate flavor from a dark roast or even a fruity, berry flavor from a medium roast.

These also carry over to a certain degree when we use coffee in cooking applications. A traditional Southern dish called Red Eye Gravy uses coffee and grease from pan-fried country ham, to make a thin sauce, which is then poured over the ham. Some folklore surrounding the dish suggests the name comes from the fact that you will be up all night from the caffeine. Some say that President Andrew Jackson requested a gravy with his ham that was as red as his cooks bloodshot eyes, due to their long night of drinking. Either way, the stuff is delicious and proof that coffee can be used in cooking applications. But the most popular

-Preheat your oven to 425° F. Place a cast iron pan or oven safe skillet in the oven while it preheats.

AJ FUSCO

-Using oven mitts, remove the pan to the stove top after the oven has preheated. Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan over medium heat. Sear all 3 sides of the tenderloin until brown, about 2 minutes per side.

-After all sides are brown, arrange the orange slices in the pan around and on top of the pork. Place the pan in the oven and cook another 12-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145°. Remove the pan from the oven and place the pork on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, tented with foil.

After resting, slice the pork into medallions.

-While the pork cooks, make the sauce. In a small pan over medium heat, add the orange juice. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the honey and stir until dissolved. When the sauce starts to thicken, remove from the heat and swirl in the butter. Taste and adjust seasoning.

-Serve the pork on a platter with the cooked orange slices, and drizzled with the orange honey sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

SOUTHEAST

RIBCRAFT Wins $43 million Navy Contract MARBLEHEAD, MA March 2020— RIBCRAFT, a leading manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for law enforcement, safety professionals, and military agencies, announced that the United States Navy has awarded a five-year indefinite quantity contract worth up to $43 million.

SASHA STATON

A/C Window Unit Causes Fire in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL - The Daytona Beach FD responded to a structure fire at 611 Tanglewood St. in Daytona Beach around 7:30 A.M., February 12th. The fire started in a bedroom as a result of an electrical issue from the window A/C unit. Although the fire was contained to one bedroom there was smoke damage throughout the house and the five adults that were inside needed the assistance of Red Cross. There were five adults and 13 cats in the home when the fire started. All of the adults were able to exit the house without injuries and all but one cat survived. One adult male was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Under the contract, RIBCRAFT will build and deliver an estimated 48 of the 11-Meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure Boat.

RIBCRAFT has also been providing the U.S. Navy with 7-Meter shipboard RIBs since 2014.

“The awarding of this latest contract is testament to RIBCRAFT’s exceptional design and production capabilities. We’ve enjoyed a long and collaborative relationship with the Navy,” said P. Brian Gray, president and chief executive officer of RIBCRAFT. “We have a proven track record of meeting the needs of the Navy with exceptional product and service”.

A critical component of the Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures

Company, the 11-Meter RIBs will serve to support explosive ordinance disposal mine counter measure platoons in both shallow and deep water operations. To achieve this, RIBCRAFT will build two configurations for mine counter measure operations; one with an open aft deck for stowage and deployment of two combat rubber raiding craft and the other featuring a launch, recover, and handling system for deployment and retrieval of an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) which will have the capability to launch, recover and handle two UUVs using a single davit.

Each vessel, with an overall length of 39’, will be equipped with twin Cummins QSB-6.7 473 HP diesel engines, twin Hamilton Jet 292 water jets, and Shockwave shock mitigating seating for improved crew comfort in all conditions. A critical operational requirement for these boats is that they must be transportable around the world by land, air or sea and be able to be readily deployed from a variety of US Navy ship classes.

“RIBCRAFT is well-respected as a top builder of the most reliable heavy-duty, commercial rigid inflatable boats available. We’re proud to be working in conjunction with the United States Navy to design and innovate the next generation of military RIBs. We’re committed to building boats that will perform in the worst of conditions while keeping our dedicated service men and women safe during their missions around the world,” said Gray.

About RIBCRAFT RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, performance oriented rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that fulfill the most demanding military, professional and recreational applications. A leading manufacturer of professional grade RIBs and inflatables for safety professionals, military agencies, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters throughout the world, RIBCRAFT offers vessels starting at 15’, capable of fulfilling most any mission. www.ribcraftusa.com

VEHICLE NEWS

RIBCRAFT CHUCK LOWE

Palm Coast has placed a 2019 Emergency One Typhoon 1500-GPM pumper into service as Engine 25. This apparatus carries 740-gallons of water with 40-gallons of foam.

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FLORIDA

OCALA FIRE RESCUE

Ocala Councilman Jay Musleh, Ocala Assistant Fire Chief Clint Welborn, and Mr. Chad Walker from VetNet.

Ocala Presents Keys and Title of Firefighting Apparatus to Marsh Harbour Vol. Fire & Rescue Department Ocala, FL - Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) donated a firefighting apparatus to a volunteer fire department in the Bahamas during a quaint ceremony on Thursday, February 13th.

After the destruction of most of their fire rescue equipment during Hurricane Dorian, the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (MHVFRD) in Central Abaco, Bahamas, was left with a dire need for everything from apparatus to bunker gear. Learning about their needs, OFR began an exhaustive search for potential equipment donations. The search led to a 1992 Titan Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck, which had been retired from OFR’s fleet in 2018.

Among a group of representatives from both fire departments, as well as city officials, the keys and title were presented to Marsh Har-

JUMP TO FILE #021420102 bour Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. Equipped with separate tanks capable of holding copious amounts of water and extinguishing agent, the ARFF truck, which had been decommissioned in 2018, was a perfect fit for Marsh Harbour’s needs.

The donation of the ARFF truck will allow the MHVFRD to service areas, including Marsh Harbour International Airport, Treasure Cay International Airport, the North Abaco Port, and Port of Marsh Harbour. Additionally, the ARFF truck will aid with coverage of six area fire stations and the ability to fight fuel fires.

- OCALA FIRE RESCUE

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Are you going where God is sending you?

Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

Do we really go to where God needs us, or do we act like Jonah and have our own agenda but still have to do what God needs us to do?

There are times when we go someplace and have no clue why.

We may go down a street we have never known about or decided to do something we have not done in a long time. Sometimes we do it with a question mark, wondering why on Earth we did it.

We live our lives and many times God takes us places that we cannot figure out what happened.

Recently, I was working at the hospital and was not feeling good. I thought that I decided to go to my office and rest and maybe have a cup of tea. But God had other plans.

As I was walking to my office, I saw a man with books in his arm walking in front of me. No big deal, right? Well, he went to our office and started to rattle the door. The Imam was on duty, sitting in the office. I asked the man if there was a way that I could help him. That was the same time that the Imam came to the door and our adventure began.

The young man requested a book that we use as a resource. We could tell something was just a little off. The Imam and I worked with this young man for two and a half hours. We were keeping him calm and advocating for him, until we got him seen by the proper people in the hospital.

I thought I wanted to feel better, but I think God sent me there to work with the individual. In the hospital, we talk with a lot of people and help them.

Another incident, as I was responding to a hospital to work with a group of people who were burned

out of their house, I was driving down the normal route. This time there was a man, who was in a car accident, lying beside the road on the sidewalk. I stopped to help the individual. As I was there, there were some people that came by to check on him, including five different people from the local hospital and one was an emergency room nurse.

For so many emergency responders, this is a typical day. We stop and help but please remember the story of the Good Samaritan. There were people who thought that they were so important that they could not or should not help the individual.

God has found a way to create us, as individuals, to care for one another. He takes us down roads that we would or would not expect and puts us in situations, where our skills are used. There are times where we put in a little of ourselves by calling an ambulance and making sure the patient is alright. There are other times where we may commit a long time and put our all into helping people, to the point that we realize that if we did not go down that street, the person could have died.

Let us always be sensitive to the wrong turns or what we may consider a coincidence. God may be guiding us in our life. There are appointments that God has for us that only after the incident that we realize that there was a plan.

We are given skills, talents, gifts that we will be given the opportunity to draw upon to help others. Do not squander the gifts or the opportunities. Maybe nobody else will come by. Maybe nobody else will speak to that individual. You have been selected for each opportunity that you encounter. You were given a mission, should you choose to accept it or not.

Only you have that special talent or can relate to that individual, like nobody else can.

See the opportunities that are put in front of you. Do not miss them.

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Travis Anderson, Community Paramedicine Officer.

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Daytona Beach Fire Department Launches Community Paramedicine Program Daytona Beach, FL - The Daytona Beach Fire Department is excited to announce the launching of their brand new program, Community Paramedicine. The first ever of its kind in Volusia County, Community Paramedicine is a progressive evolution of Emergency Medical Services that is focused on community-based, preventative healthcare.

“The best way to describe Community Paramedicine is a proactive approach to providing care to our community rather than a reactive response,” Daytona Beach Fire Chief Dru Driscoll says.

“Our goal has always been to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Daytona Beach and

JUMP TO FILE #030620106 through education, navigation, and compassion this program will only enhance our department’s mission.”

Daytona Beach citizens are added to the program through a referral from our own fire personnel as they observe a need for additional resources and guidance for patients that are high-utilizers of the 9-1-1 system. As our city grows, this program will contribute to the Daytona Beach Fire Department’s call reduction initiative as well as allowing for the entire healthcare system to benefit.

Community Paramedicine Officer, Travis Anderson explains “Many times we come across citizens who, with a little bit of extra care and assistance can live an improved life of wellness”. As their advocate, the objective is to address an individual’s specific needs and help navigate them to the most appropriate community resource. At no cost to the citizen, the Community Paramedicine Officer will offer a variety of services to produce happier, healthier lives. “Through this initiative, it is our vision to make a positive impact in the lives of our community,” said Anderson.

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Two-Car MVA with Entrapment and Injuries in Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL - On February 17th, the crew from Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 15 responded to an accident involving two vehicles on International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach.

Two patients were entrapped in JUMP TO FILE# the vehicle requiring 021720102 extrication prior to their transport to the hospital with injuries.

Daytona Beach Fire Department, Volusia County Emergency Medical Services and the Florida Highway Patrol were also on scene.

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Broward County, FL - The Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue (BSFR) would like to recognize and congratulate Cadet Michael Brodeur. Michael recently received the 2019 Cadet of the Year Award by the Florida Fire Chief's Association. Michael is currently a Junior at Boca Raton High School and a three year veteran of the BSFR Cadet Program, where he serves as a Battalion Chief. Michael will begin E.M.T. school in March.

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Parrish Fire District Capt. Jason Guthrie "IC" at a recent training exercise.

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DEPARTMENT PROFILE If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Departmnt Profile� feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

Miami International Airport is located on a 3230-acre parcel of land just outside Miami City limits. This facility receives more international cargo planes than any other US airport, and ranks 13th for passenger traffic. In 2019 they processed an average of 867,000 passengers weekly.

This busy facility is protected by a division of the Miami Dade County Fire Department.

They respond from Station 12 located center field and Station 59 at the north end of the runway. These units are self sufficient during their day to day activities because of security clearances. Outside aid, including other MDFR units, are rarely allowed inside the airfield.

Apparatus assigned to Station 12 include the department's newest structural engine, three front line ARFF 6x6 units, three transporting medic units and support vehicles. A ready-reserve ARFF unit and back up structural engine are also housed here.

Maintenance for all airport apparatus is conducted on site.

Platform 59, Quick Response 59, and Foam 4 are housed at Station 59. The QRV is an interesting vehicle that was designed to crouch so that it can enter all parking garages on the grounds. This allows it to quickly access vehicle fires and promptly extinguish them.

A back up Quick Response Vehicle and Ready Reserve Platform are also housed at Station 59.

Two new Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 ARFF units and a new command vehicle are on order for MIA. They are expected to arrive in 2020. The current front line units will then be moved to reserve station, with the oldest units being offered to smaller airports in the area.

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MDFR Engine 12 - 2019 Sutphen Monarch Heavy Duty 1500/750/30F.

MDFR Foam 3 2013 Rosenbauer 3000/1850/3000F/400-PK/50' Boom.

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MDFR Backup Engine 12 - 2015 Rosenbauer Commander 1250/750/30F.

MDFR Platform 59 - 2016 Sutphen Monarch SP70 2000/470/70' Tower.

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MDFR QRV59 - 2013 Ford F550/Rosenbauer "Air Wolf" 250/300/40F/450 Purple K.

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Foam 4 - 2018 Rosenbauer Panther 4x4 3000/1500/210F/400-PK.

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Volusia County Fire Rescue Hosts During Presidential Visit Daytona Beach, FL - The Volusia County Fire Rescue Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Station 17 in Daytona Beach hosted the United States Secret Service and stored the presidential motorcade in the station while President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500. The crew at the fire station also stood ready during the arrival and departure of Air Force One.

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Construction Worker Suffers Burns After Gas Line Accident in Ocala Ocala, FL - Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to reports of a gas line explosion at a construction site near the intersection of Northeast 25th Street and Northeast 36th Avenue, at 12:05 P.M. on February 14th.

OFR Engines 1, 2 and 5, along with Rescue 1, Tower 1, and Battalion Chief 11 were dispatched JUMP TO FILE# to the call. Engine 5 021420105 arrived within three minutes to find an active gas line fire, with a tall flame burning behind a construction vehicle.

Engines 5 and 2 controlled the fire until the gas line was secured.

Rescue 1 and a Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) unit assessed the driver’s burns. MCFR’s Critical Care unit was requested for transport. The driver was transported to Shands Hospital.

It was determined that the fire initiated after a gas line was inadvertently punctured during routine construction operations.

The Ocala Police Department and TECO gas company also responded.

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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 Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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Orlando Tower 15 is a 2018 Sutphen Monarch 100' aerial platform.

It has a 1500-GPM pump and carries 300-gallons of water. Station 15, in Southeast Orlando, is known as the "Lions Den".

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Jacksonville Tanker 50 is a 2004 Freightliner/Pierce. It carries 2500gallons of water and is rated to pump at 750-GPM. This truck previous saw duty as Tanker 28.

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Seven Displaced in Ocala After Morning Fire in Duplex Unit Ocala, FL - Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to reports of a residential structure fire at the 1100 block of Northeast Ninth Ave., at 7:31 A.M. on February 24th. OFR Engines 1, 3 and 5, Rescue 1, Tower 1, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer responded to the call.

Crews arrived at the scene to find approximately 30 percent of a single-level duplex unit engulfed in flames. Having received confir-

JUMP TO FILE #022420117 mation from dispatch and neighbors that everyone was out of the structure, the crews attacked the flames. The fire was under control by 7:35 A.M. Firefighters searched the structure for fire extension. Hot spots were found in the soffit of the unit where the fire originated.

The adjoining unit sustained minor smoke damage to the walls.

A total of seven people were displaced as a result of the fire.

The American Red Cross was contacted and is amid helping the families of five and two, respectively.

The Ocala Police Department and Marion County Fire Rescue also responded.

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Dunedin Engine 62 is a 2017 E-One Cyclone 1500-GPM pumper. It has a 500-gallon water tank with 40-gallons of foam. This was the last Dunedin apparatus delivered in a white color scheme.

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Clermont Tower 103 is a 2016 Pierce Velocity 100' Quint. It has a 1500-GPM pump and carries 300-gallons of water.

The Florida Army National Guard sling loaded a Chinook helicopter with another Chinook helicopter on January 29th. CH-47D tail number 87-0075 was lifted from Cecil Field to Camp Blanding to be added to the museum by soldiers from the 1-111th Aviation Regiment based at Cecil Field. Jacksonville firefighters from Stations 56 and 73 were on standby during the aircraft departure. The CH47F that lifted 87-0075 for it's last flight is a latest version of the Chinook, capable of lifting payloads weighing more than 21,000-lbs. and can fly over 175-mph. Pictured is UH-72 Lakota taking off with JFRD firefighters in the background.

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Nine Transported in Ocala One Killed in Brightline Train Accident After Motor Vehicle Accident in Pompano Beach Resulting in Vehicle Fire Pompano Beach, FL - PomOcala, FL - Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident with ejections and a vehicle fire at the 6100 block of West Highway 40, at 7:24 A.M. on February 17th. OFR Engine 6, Rescues 3 and 4, Battalion Chief 22, and a Safety Officer were dispatched to the call.

Crews arrived at the scene to find multiple patients on the ground and a vehicle on fire. Three vehicles were involved in the accident; a brown pick-up truck, a white pickup truck, and a compact SUV. The brown pick-up truck was occupied by seven individuals – five of which were seated in the bed of the truck and ejected upon impact. The white pick-up truck and compact SUV each held one occupant.

OFR Engine 6 assisted Marion County Fire Rescue’s (MCFR) En-

JUMP TO FILE #021720120 gine 12 with extinguishing the fire engulfing the front of the brown pick-up truck, while OFR Rescues 3 and 4, and MCFR’s Rescues 12 and 20 assessed patients. Nine patients were identified. Two of these patients needed to be transported as trauma alerts. Critical Care 1, Medics 54, 62, 65, and 66 were requested for transport.

Three drivers and six passengers, in total, were transported to area hospitals.

MCFR’s District Captain 5, MCFR’s ALS 1, Ocala Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office also responded.

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Parrish Fire District along with private partners worked together for two years to acquire this structure for the purpose of using live fire and eventually burning it down. Firefighters spent over 40 hours training in the structure, drilling on search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry and other skills. Once the structure was approved by the county the final drill was initial attack and then the Big Burn. Partners working alongside Parrish Fire District were Dave Schneeberger with Forrest Excavating, Joe Pescatore with Vaughan Bay Construction, and Mike Keegan with Florida Fire Service. The structure provided a great training opportunity for not only the newer firefighters, but also a great refresher for the veteran firefighters.

pano Beach Fire Rescue responded to Atlantic Blvd. and Dixie Highway for a car that was struck by a Brightline Train on February 18th. The driver JUMP TO FILE# of the vehicle ig- 022220104 nored the fully functioning railroad gates and drove into the path of the 70mph passenger train. The car was dragged several blocks before the train was able to stop.

A full assignment from PBFR arrived to find the vehicle fully involved under the train with one person deceased inside. Two hose lines were quickly deployed to extinguish the fire. All passengers were evaluated and removed a short time later, with no reported injuries. Units remained on scene for several hours to remove the wreckage from under the locomo-

Engine 24 takes a break after extinguishing the fire.

tive.

More than 40 people have been killed in Brightline train incidents since its inception (July, 2017). The majority of these

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Burn Boston Burn ON THE BOOK SHELF

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Burn Boston Burn The Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country

By Wayne M. Miller 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 $19.00

This book is soft cover, measuring 6-inches by 9-inches and has 430 pages. The author was a special agent for the ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms), and certified fire investigator for the U.S. Treasury ATF in Boston.

This horrific story is about nine arsonists, including three Boston cops and a firefighter who took it upon themselves to set 264

fires over a two year period in an attempt to prompt politicians and the fire department to restore massive layoffs and closed fire companies which resulted from the lack of sufficient state aid because of Proposition 2 ½ voted on by the residents of Massachusetts to reduce taxes. Part of that aim was to tax fire forces. But it also resulted in massive injuries to firefighters.

An incendiary device made up by one of the members became a standard tool to set most fires.

The plan also involved removing many fire alarm pull boxes (some forcibly) at street corners in order to delay reporting of fires in targeted buildings. Some fires were also set in neighboring towns in a plot to trick law enforcement and prevent their apprehension as police and investigators closed in.

Most of the book explains details of the fires and this information was gathered by a captured diary of one of the principle arsonists and testimony, as well as cooperation from other arsonists who were apprehended. The time frame was in the early 1980’s long before computers and cell phones so there was a lot of legwork involved.

The reader will need to devote

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time to go through this book, as it is not a quick read. It took me about a month to finish because like most individuals I had other normal responsibilities in my life, and because I am not a speed reader. You will come upon incredulous stories which could cause scratching of your head in disbelief, particularly when it comes to realizing that these people were supposed to be devoted to protecting the public and assisting emergency services which included the field of operations of the Boston Sparks Association, which is a fire buff group that supports the fire department in a number of ways. Even the building which housed the club was hit by fire. The book goes through apprehension and trial, as well as sentencing of the individuals, and gives an epilogue.

On a personal note, this is a lot of book for an inexpensive price.

Friends I know who have met the author have told me that his main focus was to get the story out about this historic story rather than to financially gain from the sales. He deserves an enormous amount of credit for his dedication.

MATTHEW C WHITESHIELD

EEI Student ALS Team, (R to L): Mike Boyahn, Bethany Lefler, Daniel Shevlin, Jocelyn Santiago, and Nathan Zeff.

EEI Student Team Takes First Place at Fire-Rescue East Coral Springs, FL - Emergency Education Institute fielded their first ever Student ALS Competition Team to take part in the ALS competition at Fire-Rescue East 2020. The team consisted of four final semester paramedic students that trained for approximately three months to prepare for the competition. The team was trained by their Lead Instructor, Michael Boyhan, who has competed for Tamarac Fire Department in the past.

The first day of competition the students were thrown into the fire, literally. They were responding to a structure fire and were assigned as a secondary RIT Team to enter a structure and locate a lost firefighter that had called a "mayday". As they opened the door, a firefighter meets them immediately and begins to scream that his partner is lost. As the team enters the structure they can see the down firefighter on the floor. The team must work together to remove the firefighter from the structure and then begin treatment. As they begin to assess the victim, he is unresponsive and pulseless. While

JUMP TO FILE #021920111 they are treating the cardiac arrest, the team finds an infant with respiratory distress that turns out to be a pneumothorax. The last victim, the infant’s mother, is then located further inside the structure suffering from smoke inhalation.

This was just the beginning of the three-day competition. The students faced many challenges over the remainder of the competition that included an accident at an MRI facility, a dive incident, and individual skills challenges.

The inaugural student team had finished 18th out of 23 teams, placing ahead of four fire department teams, and placing 1st overall in the Student Team category.

Congratulations to Bethany Lefler, Jocelyn Santiago, Daniel Shevlin, and Nathan Zeff for their success at the Florida Fire Chief's Association Fire-Rescue East ALS Competition.

- MATT WHITESHIELD

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