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STRUCTURE FIRE IN DAYTONA BEACH CAUSES DAMAGE TO HOME AND NEIGHBORING MOTEL

SASHA STATON

Daytona Beach, FL - A structure fire broke out on the morning of May 8th at the corner of A1A and Lenox Ave. in Daytona Beach. Multiple units from the Daytona Beach FD quickly arrived and began battling the flames that had already spread from the shed in the back of the house to the main house.

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WORKING FACES

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Robins AFB Firefighters & UMS EMS personnel work together on a vehicle extrication drill.

SHANE SHIFFLETT

Robins AFB Fire Lt. Irving Adams performs an operational check on Engine 9.

PAULDING COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE

Paulding County Firefighters Rescue Victims Trapped in House Fire Dallas, GA - At 6:25 P.M. on Thursday, June 11th, Paulding County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire located at 195 Hillside Drive.

The initial 911 call, placed by a neighbor, reported heavy black smoke coming from the residence.

Two minutes later an occupant from inside the home called advising his stove was on fire and that they were evacuating, but that two family members were trapped inside.

PCFD Engine 3 arrived on the scene at 6:30 P.M. and encountered heavy fire coming from the front and right sides of the home with extension already into the attic.

Family members met Engine 3 in the front yard and advised that a

JUMP TO FILE #061220107 70-year-old disabled female and a 15-year-old special needs female were both still inside, trapped in the house.

Fire Department personnel immediately commenced fire suppression and search & rescue operations. Engine 3 was able to quickly locate and rescue the trapped 15-year-old using a bedroom window where Paulding County Sheriff Deputies rendered first aid. Engine 3’s crew returned inside the structure, along with Engine 8 and Heavy Squad 1 who had arrived on the scene, and were able to locate and rescue the 70-year-

old out of a rear bedroom window and down a ladder.

Both victims suffered smoke inhalation but no life-threatening burns or injuries. Metro EMS transported them to Wellstar Paulding Hospital in stable condition. Although still under investigation, the preliminary cause appears to have been a grease or cooking fire originating in the kitchen. No Firefighters or Sheriff’s Deputies were injured.

Personnel from the American Red Cross are assisting the family with temporary housing and providing necessities, as the home was significantly damaged by the fire.

- STEVE MAPES

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Dekalb Engine 11 Installs Smoke Detector for Elderly Resident

Stone Mountain, GA - Dekalb County Firefighters from "The Rock," Fire Station 11, assisted an elderly resident with the installation of a smoke detector in her home following a "food on the stove" call. Captain Jason "Jake" Early, 22 year veteran, led from the front as he instructed his crew on proper techniques and shared past experiences. Early says he is excited for the final 8 years of his career serving the citizens of Dekalb County, saying "I love this place, above all you need to stay positive!".

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Foam 1 is in service with the Atlanta Fire Department at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is a 2020 Kenworth/KME with a 3000-GPM Pump, 2000-gallon Foam Tank with a Foam Pro Accumax Foam System, and a Elkhart Magnum EXM 5000-GPM Monitor.

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Macon-Bibb Fire Works Heavily Involved Home with Fatality Macon, GA - Just before 10:00 P.M. on April 8th, Macon-Bibb County Fire was alerted by a passerby to the 8900 block of Thomaston Road (GA-74) for a house on fire.

On arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions with the fire already venting through the roof. Crews dropped lines, made an aggressive attack and found an 84year-old female deceased.

The fire traveled through several sections of the home. Two firefighters were injured in the blaze, one of which received smoke inhalation. The other received a laceration.

They were both

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Bibb County Coroner was called to the scene where the female was pronounced dead.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 751-7500, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. - SHANE SHIFFLETT

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Indiana: John Schoffstall, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 26, 2020 Death Date: April 12, 2020 Fire Department: Terre Haute Fire Department Initial Summary: While on duty, Firefighter John Schoffstall contracted COVID-19 from working with another firefighter who had subsequently tested positive for the virus.

Kentucky: John "Andy" Andrew Kuchar III, 43 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: March 2, 2020 Death Date: April 16, 2020 Fire Department:Burlington Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Sergeant Andy Kuchar was injured on-duty while performing station duties on 03/02/2020.

Since that time, he was off work as a result of the injury.

Sergeant Kuchar recently underwent surgery for the injury and passed away at his residence on 04/16/2020.

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

Illinois: Mario Araujo, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 1, 2020 Death Date: April 7, 2020 Fire Department: Chicago Fire Department Initial Summary: While on official duty, Firefighter Mario Araujo contracted COVID-19 from exposure from a patient with a known case of COVID-19.

New Jersey: Israel Tolentino, Jr., 33 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: March 14, 2020 Death Date: March 31, 2020 Fire Department: Passaic Fire Department Initial Summary: On March 14, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Israel Tolentino, Jr., responded with his fire department to an ongoing gas rupture at a residence. All members, including Firefighter/EMT Tolentino, entered the surrounding structures, including multi-family dwellings and apartments, to check for gas seepage and levels.

Three of the residences he entered had individuals with known cases of COVID-19. Firefighter/EMT Tolentino

subsequently became ill, was diagnosed with COVID19, and passed away on March 31, 2020.

Texas: Eduardo Ramirez, 43 Rank: Fire Suppression Technician Incident Date: April 21, 2020 Death Date: April 21, 2020 Fire Department: El Paso Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020, while performing department mandated physical fitness training, Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez collapsed. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death is under investigation.

Maine: Harold "Eddie" Moore, Jr., 42 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: April 28, 2020 Death Date: April 28, 2020 Fire Department: Jackson Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020, Lieutenant Harold “Eddie” Moore, Jr., responded to a fire at a residence. Later in the evening, after arriving home, Lieutenant Moore suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.

Illinois: Robert David Reisinger, 57 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: March 24, 2020 Death Date: April 29, 2020 Fire Department: River Grove Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Robert David Reisinger responded to a medical emergency on March 24, 2020. The patient had a known case of COVID-19.

Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger subsequently contracted the virus. He was quarantined at home and was scheduled to return to work on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Monday evening, April 27, 2020, he suffered a stroke and was immediately taken to the hospital. Upon arrival, hospital staff performed a COVID-19 test which came back positive. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from the stroke that was attributed to COVID-19.

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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.

FRANK ROBINSON

Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue operates this 2018 Pierce Impel 1500/750.

Flagler Beach FD Marine Rescue.

P. MACK FLAGLER COUNTY FIREFLIGHT

Search and Rescue Teams Find Missing Kayaker After Overnight Search in Flagler Beach

CHUCK LOWE

Pasco County Fire Rescue Engine 24 is located in Dade City. This company is assigned a 2018 Emergency One Typhoon 1750-GPM pump. It carries 800-gallons of water.

Flagler Beach, FL - Just before 9:00 P.M. on June 12th, Flagler County 911 dispatch received a phone call regarding a male who had not returned from his kayak trip in the Bulow Creek region.

The Flagler County Sheriffs office initiated the search with the assistance from multiple agencies such as Florida Wildlife Control.

With the help of Volusia County Air One helicopter, Flagler county FireFlight helicopter and Seminole County Alert 1 helicopter, the male was found approximately three

JUMP TO FILE #061520101 miles deep in the salt marsh.

The marine rescue unit from Flagler Beach Fire Department Station 11 was dispatched to assist in the rescue efforts. The Flagler Beach Marine Rescue team was able to get into the vicinity of the lost kayaker but was forced to abandon their marine vessel due to low water levels and make the rescue by foot. After a 1/4 mile trek in the salt

marsh, the Flagler Beach Fire Department Marine Rescue team made contact with the lost kayaker.

Due to exhaustion and dehydration the kayaker was assisted by the team back to the initial entry point where the Flagler Beach Marine Rescue team was met by the Flagler County Sheriffs and Florida Fish and Wildlife marine units. The lost kayaker was taken to the local hospital by Flagler County Fire Rescue for evaluation.

- STEPHEN COX

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CHUCK LOWE

Groveland Engine 94 is a 2017 Rosenbauer Commander 1500-GPM pumper. This rig carries 1000-gallons of water.

CHUCK LOWE

Tampa Tower 21 operates with a 2018 Pierce Quantum 100' aerial platform. This apparatus is rated to pump at 2000-GPM, but does not carry water.

CHUCK LOWE

Brush 27 in Pasco County operates this 2015 Dodge 5500 AWD woods truck that was built by Hallmark.

It has a 400-gallon water tank and is rated to flow 250-GPM. Station 27 serves the city of "San Ann".

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Structure Fire in Daytona Beach Causes Damage to Home and Neighboring Motel Daytona Beach, FL - A structure fire broke out on the morning of May 8th at the corner of A1A and Lenox Ave. in Daytona Beach.

Multiple units from the Daytona Beach FD quickly arrived and began battling the flames that had already spread from the shed JUMP TO FILE# in the back of the 051920110 house to the main house. Two adult residents and their dog were able to exit the house without injuries.

Although the house sustained damage from the blaze, Daytona Firefighters as well as an engine company from Daytona Beach Shores were able to keep the fire from burning the entire house. The shed and carport located in the rear of the house were a total loss.

Additionally, the end room of the Economy Inn Motel that faces the rear of the house received damage from heat and smoke to the exterior wall as well as the interior of the room.

A cause was not able to be determined on scene, and the State Fire Marshal was called to conduct an investigation. The Red Cross was also called to assist the two occupants of the house.

- SASHA STATON

Daytona Firefighters battle a house fire, 5/8/20.

SASHA STATON

Ocala Releases COVID-19 Assessment Tool to Help Emergency Dispatch Centers, Callers

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CHUCK LOWE

Winter Garden Engine 24 has been assigned a 2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500-GPM pumper. It carries 750-gallons of water.

Ocala, FL, June 8, 2020 — To help ensure residents receive necessary care as quickly as possible in a time when health concerns are high and emergency medical resources are stretched, Ocala Police is launching the COVID-19 Assessment, Tracking & Triage (CATTTM) tool. Residents concerned about COVID symptoms can use the tool to determine if they are in a critical situation and need to call 911 immediately, or if another suggested community resource would be best suited to their condition.

Ocala Police Department felt it was vital to have a tool in the community that allows residents to assess they own symptoms while at the same time be educated on when to dial 911 for true emergencies.

CATT guides residents through a sequence of questions to determine whether their symptoms require assistance from an emergency medical dispatcher and for EMS personnel to intervene. If symptoms can be handled outside the EMS system, the patient is directed to specific Marion County resources for help. Unlike other assessment tools, CATT also screens for other underlying conditions and provides a range of directions and recommendations for the continuing care of the patient.

The Medical Director for Ocala Fire & Marion County Fire Depart-

JUMP TO FILE #061520107 ments, Dr. Frank Fraunfelter says, “We’re employing CATT to make sure our residents have access to the care they need when they need it during this unprecedented time. As residents use CATT to determine necessary care, we anticipate fewer 911 callers asking about COVID symptoms, which will allow our overwhelmed emergency communication centers to handle life-critical calls more quickly.

CATT was created specifically for the emergency medical services (EMS) environment and leverages the decades of experience and expertise of the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, the worldwide EMS standard-setting organization, and their partners Priority Dispatch and Priority Solutions. These global experts on EMS triage have created CATT to work optimally in the EMS environment, working in conjunction with Corti, a state-of-the-art AI software company.

The City of Ocala’s CATT tool can be found online at https://www.ocalapd.com/i-wantto/covid-19-online-assessment-tool - OCALA FIRE RESCUE

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CIRONE PHOTOS

Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue Knocks Out Box Truck Fire

Brandon, FL - Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a box truck fire on Route #60 in Brandon Friday morning, June 14th. On arrival they found the truck with the rear wheels well involved and extending to the box. Firefighters attacked the fire and started unloading the cargo, some of which were on fire. The cargo appeared to be cabinets.

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Ocala Organizations Partner to Create Pop-Up Testing Site for the Homeless Ocala, FL - Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) and Meadowbrook Church partnered with the City of Ocala’s Social Services Coordinator, Dennis Yonce, to offer COVID-19 testing to the homeless. The collaboration resulted in a pop-up testing site at NW 1st Avenue and NW 3rd Street, on Wednesday, May 13th.

“It was an honor that the community participated and made use

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“Offering testing at an open setting allowed us to address this underserved population with dignity and kindness.”

Besides COVID-19 testing, participants were able to obtain

Hepatitis A inoculations and a meal, compliments of Meadowbrook Church. The testing site was open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A total of 52 individuals were tested for COVID-19. Furthermore, 18 participants opted to get vaccinated.

- OCALA FIRE RESCUE

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Brush Fires Erupt in West Volusia DeLand, FL - Members of Volusia County Fire Rescue's (VCFR) specialized unit, the Firewalker team, worked two brush fires in the DeLand area recently. One fire was located on Prevatt Road near the Volusia County Fairgrounds. It was slow moving with the Florida Forest Service placing two lines around the fire and VCFR providing mop up to ensure the fire was extinguished. The second fire, located on Hontoon Road, was approximately five acres in size and fast moving. DeLand and Orange City Fire Departments also responded to the fire while the Florida Forest Service placed lines around it.

CHUCK LOWE

Osceola County Brush Tanker 72 is a 1967 AM General M35A2 that was converted by OCFR. It carries 750-gallons of water and is rated to flow 250-GPM.

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SASHA STATON

Daytona Beach Firefighters Keep Growing Brush Fire Away from Apartment Complex

Daytona Beach, FL - Daytona Firefighters responded to a brush fire that was approximately one acre in size near a Daytona Beach apartment complex on May 12th. Firefighters were able to get control of the brush fire and prevent it from nearing the apartment buildings. No residents needed to evacuate and no one was injured. High winds caused the fire to continue to grow and create lingering smoke in the area, but with the help of the Florida Fire Service, firefighters were eventually able to get the fire completely out.

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Cedar Hammock Fire District Battles Fire in Large Storage Shed Cedar Hammock, FL - As temperatures hit above 90 degrees late Saturday afternoon, May 30th, a call for a structure fire came in to Manatee County Dispatch reporting a fire in a large storage building off 21 Street. As units responded a large plume of black smoke filled the sky from the already well involved building. Once on scene firefighters stretched long lays of hose through yards to access the fire building. The fire actually burned through a fence giving firefighters access to the building. The fire also ignited some brush and trees.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

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Vacuum Units Deserve A Serious Look The universal challenge to Fire Departments today remains - adequate personnel and water for fire extinguishment. This is especially true in non-hydrant areas.

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One Trauma Alerted After Collision in Ocala Ocala, FL - Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of West Silver Springs Boulevard and North Pine Avenue at 12:46 P.M. on May 21st. OFR Engine 1, Rescue 1, Tower 1, and Battalion Chief 11 were dispatched to the call.

Crews arrived at the scene to find a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles - a white sedan and a black pickup truck.

Crews assessed the scene and identified that the driver and sole occupant of the white sedan was in need of extrication. After stabi-

JUMP TO FILE #052120104 lizing the sedan, firefighters gained access to the driver via the passenger’s side. The driver was extricated and trauma alerted to the hospital.

None of the pickup truck’s occupants needed transport.

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

Departments are fast discovering the savings in personnel, equipment and time with Firovac™ vacuum fire apparatus. The vacuum system works by air movement (like a primer pump), drafting water into the tank at 1,000-1,500 GPM. Discharging water out of the tank under pressure results in a complete empty and ISO rating of “zero” (no deduction for water left in tank).

Loss of prime is not a problem in self-loading and freezing is greatly reduced as no water goes through the vacuum system. Versatility in self-loading from long hose lays up to 180’ and vertical lifts up to 28’ is can result in securing water from nearby water sources thereby saving

valuable time driving to a hydrant.

They can do anything a non-vacuum unit can but go beyond to new evolutions of speed and versatility.

Firovac™ did not set out just to make another fire truck. A local Department noticed how efficiently and easily vacuum units could supply water, which resulted in a “better way” as discovered by firefighters in hands on situations. Designed specifically for fire service use, they “fit in” any water shuttle system even enhancing it by self-loading from its own water source. They can also increase the flow rate of a hydrant or supply source by running an extra line to a portable tank a safe distance away for the vacuum units to self-load from the portable tank.

The units are built to meet each specific Department’s needs.They can be constructed as a tanker/tender, tanker/pumper, pumper/tanker, res-

cue/pumper/tanker or wildland unit with features like any other unit.

They have nurse, pump and roll, and pump and dump capability. Items like fire pumps, foam, hose reels, bumper turrets, deck guns, large volume floating and transfer strainers and power fold down brackets capable of containing two tanks are available.

The advantages of vacuum units are obvious. Superior fill and flow rates using less tankers and less people means more people on the fireground fighting the fire, less equipment means cheaper maintenance and more equipment on the fire ground, the fill pumper now becomes the backup pumper on the scene, A win-win situation.

Vacuum units deserve a serious look. www.firovac.com

- OCALA FIRE RESCUE

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Temple Terrace operates this 1969 American LaFrance 900 Series 1250/500 as their parade piece. Using the manufacturer's records it was determined that this apparatus originally served the Five Mile Point Fire Company in Kirkwood, New York.

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Unlike the first two disks where a member of the company introduces himself and orients the viewer about the responsibilities of the rescue unit, this disk does not have a formal introduction.

You will see fires and collapses that the company responded to during 1998 and 1999, and see a training session on the search cam which is a long instrument used to be inserted within a collapse area to search for life and other conditions. Also is a tour of the inventory of the collapse unit, which is the second section of Rescue 3 which is a tractor-drawn vehicle.

One of the collapses is in lower Manhattan involving a parking garage in which some 50 cars were destroyed. Heavy equipment was brought in to retrieve the cars and each had to be searched for possible casualties or fatalities. A second collapse of the building under repairs is featured. There is an explanation about the symbols on vacant buildings for instance and what each signifies to the Fire Department regarding entry or non-entry. The fire scenes include a multi-storied brick dwelling which appears to be vacant and has heavy fire through the roof but nothing showing on the lower floors.

Other fires include a commercial business which actually burned twice within two months, an auto repair shop and other major fires. Radio transmissions can be heard and there is a brief announcement of when the incident was, where it was and what is involved.

The next disk will feature Rescue Company 4.

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Marking history: Former Plantation firefighters and retirees posed for a photo as the original “Station 1” was officially closed. The photo was designed to be similar to the original photo of Station 1 (below) taken in 1957 when it opened.

Plantation Marks End of an Era Plantation, FL - (May 28, 2020) Surrounded by retirees and former members, Plantation firefighters and EMS personnel marked a chapter in its history by lowering the flag at Station 1 for the last time.

The fire station, located on Broward Boulevard at the Turnpike, is considered the first fire station in the City’s history. Under an approved bond project, the old station is being replaced with a new, modern station which will be labeled under the Broward County numbering system as Station 25.

Station 1, which served the

JUMP TO FILE #060420108 City for more than 60 years, was officially closed with a flag lowering ceremony by the Department Honor Guard. Former Station 1 members and Department retirees were invited to attend the ceremony.

Along with a flag lowering, the original Engine 1 was positioned in front of the station, with the former members creating a photo similar to the original photo taken in front of Station One in

1957.

The station’s history is being preserved as part of the Department’s museum collection with a display that includes the original station sign, the construction plaque, the volunteer alerting siren, and the American Flag, as well as several photos.

A similar flag raising and push-in ceremony is planned for the new station when it is scheduled to open in 18 to 24 months.

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Keep the kitchen cool!!

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

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Daytona Firefighter Rescues Dog from Under Seat of Car

Daytona Beach, FL - A Daytona Fire crew rescued a small dog from underneath the seat of a vehicle with no injuries to the animal on May 12th. The owner called the Fire Department panicking when her dog became stuck under the car seat while she was driving. The dog was frightened as well; however, a Firefighter was able to squeeze the dog out carefully from under the seat and reunite him with its owner.

It’s July and the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven, so let’s fire up those grills! When we are in the dead of summer, I try to use my grill as much as possible, whether at home or the firehouse.

Most recipes that are ideal for cooking on the grill are fast cooking, making them perfect for those days that are just too hot to do anything.

But instead of throwing a steak on and calling it a day, I try to keep it interesting and play with flavors, textures and techniques. Kabobs are ubiquitous with grilling but often fall short in the creativity department,

you know the ones I am talking about…protein, pepper, onion, repeat. But that is just way too boring for me, after all most kabobs sold pre-packed in the supermarket come exactly that way. Kabobs are the perfect vehicle for trying out new marinades and ingredients, so think outside the box!

Kabobs require two things, the first being ingredient selection.

Make sure to use proteins that cook fast like chicken, lean cuts of beef, lamb and even seafood. Chicken breast is great but I prefer boneless skinless thighs as they offer more flavor and are more forgiving when it comes to overcooking. They also take on marinades well. Beef can be tricky so I tend to use sirloin steak rather than something expensive like filet mignon. Pork tenderloin is fantastic because it cooks fast and the same goes for seafood, particularly shrimp. You must also think about

the other ingredients you will be using. Things like peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant all work well because they do not need extensive cooking times. With the recipe here I use corn, something not often used on kabobs, but the key here is to “par-cook” it on the grill before skewering to make sure it cooks through. Besides ingredient selection, you also need to consider how you will cut your ingredients before putting them on the skewer, this ensures ingredients will cook through. Think about how fast each ingredient cooks and cut them accordingly. Leave quicker cooking ingredients bigger and slower cooking ingredients a little smaller.

Kabobs are great for feeding crowds and this recipe for Mexican Shrimp and Corn Kabobs will certainly be a hit at your next BBQ! Stay safe, eat well!

MEXICAN SHRIMP AND CORN KABOBS Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

For Kabobs: 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Ears of Fresh Corn 2 Limes, 1 sliced thin / 1 cut into wedges Handful of Fresh Cilantro, rough chopped EVOO Kosher Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper Chili Powder Skewers, if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes Procedure:

-Preheat grill to high.

LT. STEVEN LAWRENCE, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL

Improperly Discarded Smoking Material Causes Apartment Fire in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, FL - St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to 10800 Brighton Bay Blvd. N.E. in St. Petersburg on May 7th for a small fire that started on the outside of a three-story garden style apartment building. The cause of the fire appeared to have been from discarded smoking material. The fire was extinguished quickly and contained to a small section of the building. Some truck work was needed to help with extinguishment. There were no reported injuries to any of the residents or firefighting personnel at the time of this fire.

-Grill the corn with husk on for about 10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove and let cool. When cool to the touch, peel husk and cut into 2” pieces.

-To make the kabobs, alternate shrimp, lime slices and corn. Brush kabobs with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and chile powder. Oil the grill grates and grill the skewers for a few minutes per side, or until the shrimp just starts to turn pink. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

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Blue Angels Flyover of Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL - Firefighters from Naval Air Station Jacksonville enjoyed a flyover by the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron on Friday, May 8th, as part of Operation America Strong. The Blue Angels performed a 20-minute flyover around the greater Jacksonville area to honor all of the front-line responders dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Six aircraft flew the delta formation with a seventh aircraft flying along with the formation as a photo aircraft. The flyover at Jacksonville was followed by another flyover in Miami before the squadron returned to Naval Air Station Pensacola.

WOMEN IN FIREFIGHTING If you have photos you would like to see in our “Women in Firefighting” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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Lt. Elizabeth Alvarez of Trailer Estates Volunteer Fire Company setting up the EVOC course.

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East Manatee Fire & Rescue District Station #7 is near completion. The new 9,259-square-foot, $4 Million Fire Station will serve one of the fastest growing areas in Manatee County. The new station will house an Engine and Ladder, and 12 new firefighters have been hired and trained to man the station.

The station is due to open in June, once open construction on Station #8 will start.

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