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1st Responder Newspaper - sE
FLORIDA
Several injured during apartment fire in Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL. Daytona Beach Fire Department responded to the 400 block of North Halifax Ave. just after 5:30 a.m. on February 5, 2013 for a commercial structure fire. Fire crews could see heavy smoke from an upstairs apartment unit. As firefighters were making entry to the apartment, the occupant attempted to block access by standing in the doorway of the unit. Daytona Beach Police Department, who was assisting with evacuation of the complex, had to restrain the resident in order for fire crews to attack the fire. Firefighters treated several police officers on scene for smoke inhalation due to the restraining of the resident. The resident of the unit was treated for smoke inhalation as well as a burn to his leg and taken to
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Halifax Health Medical Center for further evaluation. Firefighters eventually made entry to the room of origin and were able to confine the fire to that location. During the investigation into the cause of the fire, firefighters found evidence of the resident possibly falling asleep while smoking in the bed. No other injuries were reported on the scene and the fire caused about $5,000.00 in damages. All evacuated residents were allowed to return back to their apartments after firefighters cleared the building of smoke. - LARRY STONEY
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue changes command for the third time since inception Thursday, February 28, 2013 began as any other within Palm Beach County Fire Rescue except the anticipation of a change in command slated for the afternoon. For 30 years, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has been on the leading edge of providing emergency services to the citizens of this 1822 square mile area with a population of an estimated 864,528. Since 1984, when eight fire districts consolidated to form the department it was under the command of Herman Brice, who led the department until 2009 when he hung up his helmet of 55 years.
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Steven Jerauld was selected as the second fire chief of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue following Chief Brice. Chief Jerauld was able to provide three years of dedicated service as chief, ending on February 28, 2013 and completing 35 years of service with PBCFR. Jeff Collins was then selected as the third fire chief for this organization. Chief Collins has served 17 years with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and held the position of deputy chief in the bu-
reau of safety services/fire marshal before being selected for the fire chief position. Chief Collins was presented with a formal change of command ceremony on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The change of command ceremony commenced for the second time in the department’s history. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel and other local dignitaries were in attendance to meet and congratulate Chief Collins on his achievement. - ALBERT BORROTO
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