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FIRE IGNITES IN SCRAP METAL PILE
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TN - Shortly before 3 p.m. on January 4th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department received a call to PSC Scrap Metals on Central Avenue for report of the fire. When firefighters arrived, they found fire and smoke coming from a pile of scrap metal approximately 20'x40'. - See full story on page 12
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HUNTSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE
Rookie School in Huntsville Huntsville Fire Rescue's new recruits started "Rookie" School on January 4th. We have 23 in class and they are expected to graduate in June. Here are a couple of shots from the class. Instructor Captain Scott Pickens teaching EMT.
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Early morning blaze battled in frigid weather Alabaster, AL. An early morning fire was battled in frigid temperatures on Thursday, January 21 by the Alabaster Fire Department on Ninth Avenue Southwest. Luckily, the residents evacuated the home prior to the fire department's arrival. The fire was extinguished quickly, but damage to the home was severe due to the age and type of construction. One resident was injured and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. According to the fire marshal, the home did not have working smoke detectors. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by local officials.
TALLADEGA FIRE & RESCUE
Talladega responds to structure fire
Talladega Fire & Rescue C-Shift crews responded to a structure fire early this afternoon, January 6th. Upon arrival, crews were faced with heavy smoke inside the structure. Due to the fire being throughout the attic and evidence of a weakening rooftop, a defensive attack was commanded. Off duty personnel were called in for additional manpower. Thankfully, no one was injured in the fire. Thanks to NorthStar EMS for rehab on scene and Talladega Police Department for scene security and traffic control.
HUNTSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE
Hazmat needed in Huntsville On February 5 around 4:30 p.m., Huntsville firefighters from Station 16 responded to Weston Ranch Apartments for a citizen and two emergency responders who became disoriented after entering an apartment. Station 16 firefighters evacuated the building and called for our Haz-Mat team. Haz-mat team members suited up, entered the apartment, and checked the area out. Whatever caused the patients to become disoriented had already dissipated. No harmful substances could be detected. The apartment was ventilated and cleared again with meters. The patients were transported to the hospital and released a short time later.
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On November 20, 2015, NIOSH issued a safety advisory for the fire service. This safety advisory was issued after a firefighter fell through a corrugated roof panel and subsequently died from his injuries. The following information is taken directly from the NIOSH safety advisory and can be downloaded from the NIOSH web site and printed for distribution and posting: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2016-110/pdfs/2016-110.pdf Please inform your membership. Translucent corrugated roof panels may contribute to increased fall risk during roof operations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that all fire departments immediately take the following actions to reduce the risk of firefighters being injured or killed while operating on roofs that contain translucent corrugated roof panels: • Ensure that all firefighters, company officers and chief officers are aware of and are trained to recognize translucent corrugated roof panels. • Establish policies and procedures to ensure that firefighters do not walk or stand on translucent corrugated roof panels. • Ensure firefighters immediately inform the incident commander and other firefighters when translucent corrugated roof panels are identified. • Ensure firefighters follow safe roof operating practices including sounding the roof, having enough ladders for safe exit and always wearing the proper PPE, including self-contained breathing apparatus. The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program is currently investigating a July 15, 2015 firefighter line of-duty-death that illustrates the hazard to firefighters when operating on roofs containing translucent corrugated panels. These panels are designed to transfer natural light and heat into a building's interior and in some cases may be painted or tinted to blend in with the existing roof. These panels are designed in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors and may be difficult to recognize, especially at night. Preliminary findings indicate that these panels are typically not designed to be walked upon, will not support the weight of a firefighter (with or without personal protective equipment and tools), and may degrade when exposed to UV, water and other chemicals. These roof panels can be found in a variety of buildings including, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, storage buildings, restaurants, carports, canopies, barns and covered walkways in both commercial and residential settings. Circumstances of the incident under investigation by NIOSH On June 28, 2015, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 46-year-old career firefighter/engineer was seriously injured, and eventually died, when he fell through a translucent corrugated roof panel while his crew was searching the roof for fire extension from an exterior
dumpster fire. The fire department was dispatched for a report of a multi-family commercial structure fire. The first arriving crews found a fire burning in a dumpster located against the exterior wall of a 300 feet x 60 feet, one-story, metal frame commercial building located in a warehouse district. The first arriving crews pulled the dumpster away from the building and quickly extinguished the fire using tank water. Scorch marks on the exterior wall near a window raised the possibility of fire extension inside the building. The incident commander directed crews to force entry into the building and search for fire extension and occupants. He also directed a truck company to ladder the roof and search for fire extension. Four firefighters climbed onto the roof, where one used a thermal imager to check for signs of fire extension while the other three, including the firefighter/engineer, sized up the roof conditions. While operating on the roof, the firefighter/engineer stepped on a translucent corrugated roof panel and fell approximately 17 feet onto a concrete floor. The firefighter was seriously injured and died 17 days later on July 15, 2015. This fire department experienced a similar incident in 2012 in which a translucent corrugated roof panel broke under the weight of a firefighter who fortunately did not receive a serious injury. A NIOSH investigation report of this fatality providing additional details about the incident and recommendations for preventing falls through these types of roof panels will be available at a later date. NIOSH would like to bring this information to the attention of all U.S. fire departments; firefighters; fire service trainers; building officials; local, city and state authorities having jurisdiction and building code organizations. Translucent corrugated roof panels are widely used across the United States. Fire departments should identify structures within their jurisdiction that have translucent corrugated roof panels and include this information in pre-incident plans. This information should be shared with mutual aid departments and added into the caution notes of CAD dispatch systems where possible. Incident commanders should strongly consider the risk benefit analysis of permitting rooftop operations on identified buildings. Firefighters may not be aware of and may not fully appreciate the hazards and risks associated with these panels. Firefighters should always inform the incident commander and other firefighters when translucent corrugated roof panels are identified and should not walk or stand on them. Firefighters should constantly sound the roof to gauge structural integrity and changes in roof construction. Translucent corrugated roof panels can be difficult to identify and seldom have frames or other features that identify their location. References NIOSH [2004]. NIOSH ALERT: Preventing Falls of Workers through Skylights and Roof and Floor Openings. Cincinnati OH. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2 0 0 4 - 1 5 6 . http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2-004156/ Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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Texas: Stacy A. Crawford, 47 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 19, 2015 Death Date: December 19, 2015 Fire Department: Navarro County Emergency Initial Summary: While involved in training exercises at the fire station, Firefighter Crawford suddenly became unconscious and collapsed. Resuscitation efforts were begun by fellow responders and Firefighter Crawford was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.
North Carolina: Sidney "Sid" Winer, 92 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 20, 2015 Death Date: December 15, 2015 Fire Department: No. 7 Township Fire Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter Winer was involved in a motor vehicle collision on October 20th, 2015, while riding in department's Ford F150 returning from picking up equipment. Another vehicle pulled out directly in front of the department's truck. Winer sustained serious fractures to both feet as a result of the collision which totaled the department's truck. As a result of the injuries he sustained, Firefighter Winer's right leg was amputated just below the knee on December 3rd, 2015. Firefighter Winer was in the rehabilitation center at CarolinaEast Medical Center when he succumbed to his injuries on December, 15th. Mississippi: Willie B. Ratliff, 66 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 21, 2015 Death Date: December 21, 2015 Fire Department: City of Clarksdale Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Ratliff was found deceased in the firehouse by fellow firefighters from an apparent heart attack shortly after participating in fire department physical training at the fire station.
Pennsylvania: Louis “Pop Pop” Patti, 67 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: December 6, 2015 Death Date: December 22, 2015 Fire Department: Warwick Township Fire Company 1 Initial Summary: Fire Police Officer Patti passed away on December 22, 2015, from a CVA injury suffered minutes after returning home from a vehicle extrication response call on December 6, 2015.
Ohio: Patrick R. Wolterman, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 28, 2015 Death Date: December 28, 2015 Fire Department: Hamilton Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Wolterman died from injuries sustained when he became trapped in a residential structure fire. According to initial reports from the media and fire department, firefighters responded to the fire at 0112hrs and upon arrival observed heavy smoke coming from the home. Firefighters had been advised that the house may be occupied with two elderly residents and at 0117hrs entered the home to search for any residents and began an interior attack on the fire. At approximately 0120hrs firefighter Wolterman fell from the first floor into the basement and firefighters transmitted a "Mayday" alert calling for help. Firefighters quickly located and rescued Firefighter Wolterman and performed life saving measures while en route to Fort Hamilton Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The fatal fire incident remains under investigation by local and state authorities. Michigan: Charles C. Adams, Jr., 47 Rank: Firefighter Trainee Incident Date: January 2, 2016 Death Date: January 2, 2016 Fire Department: Spring Arbor Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Trainee Adams was participating in search and rescue training at the local fire academy. He became ill and momentarily lost consciousness. Displaying heart attack-like symptoms, he was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Firefighter Trainee Adams passed away at the hospital later that evening from a cause yet to be determined. Illinois: Kenneth K. Harris, 56 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: January 11, 2016 Death Date: January 11, 2016 Fire Department: Village of Oak Park Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Harris finished his shift on 01/11/16 at 0730hrs. During this shift, Harris responded to multiple incidents with the last incident being at 0615hrs. At approximately 2030hrs that same day, Harris suffered a cardiac arrest while at home and passed away from injuries sustained.
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Chemical spill leads to evacuation Chattanooga, TN. An accidental spill of a hazardous chemical disrupted classes in one building at UTC this morning, February 11th. The incident occurred in a lab in the Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science building shortly before noon. When the spill occurred, faculty and students immediately left the lab and called 911. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the scene with several fire companies, and the hazmat team. Battalion Chief Rick Boatwright said the hazardous substance was identified as Pyridine, a flammable substance that is also an irritant to the skin and eyes. Fortunately, only about a quart of the substance was spilled. Chief Boatwright said a UTC police officer and one student were checked out by paramedics with Hamilton County EMS. Both individuals declined to be transported to a local
JUMP TO FILE #021216106 hospital. Chief Boatwright said haz-mat personnel neutralized the Pyridine and then an environmental cleanup company was called in to remove the substance and any trace of the chemical in the lab. Firefighters also used gas monitoring devices to check for airborne contamination. The laboratory was sealed off for the cleanup, but Chuck Cantrell, Assistant Vice Chancellor of University Relations, said the rest of the EMCS building would reopen at 5:00 p.m. Chattanooga police, UTC police and UTC's Safety and Risk Management office also worked closely with the fire department on this incident.
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Driver retires from MFRD after 28 years Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Driver Michael “Vular” Anderson is retiredJanuary 15 after 28 years of service. He began his career on December 5, 1987, when the department was still Murfreesboro Fire Department. Anderson said, “I was inspired to become a firefighter because I would visit friends that worked there, and I saw how much they enjoyed their jobs.” Anderson would sit and listen to the firefighters exchange stories of how they helped others, and jokingly remarked, “they could also watch TV and play different games, like marbles.” It was at that point that the job began to appeal to him. “I thought, this is the perfect job…you get to serve the community and have a little fun in your downtime.” He contacted his then neighbor, Councilmember Robert “Tee-Niny” Scales, who helped him to achieve his goal of getting on at the department. Anderson admitted that things have changed a lot since then. “We don’t have much spare time for games these days,” he said. Anderson, who was promoted to Driver in August 2008, said that he has seen many other changes over the years. “It started as a small town fire department to one that offers more programs and outreach to the community,” he said. A few
JUMP TO FILE #011416114 other advancements he has seen during his career were more training opportunities, the addition of medical response, inception of a free smoke detector installation program, and air pack use. He also remembers riding tailboard on the back of the engine. “When I started, we had open-cab pumpers from the 50s,” he said. “We also used to get hand-medown turnout gear, but that was all in the past.” Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks, who has only had the pleasure of working with Anderson for the past five months, said, “Vular exemplifies the great employees of MFRD. His 28 years of service and dedication and the pride he takes in serving his community is commendable. He will truly be missed.” As for post-retirement, Anderson intends to spend more time with his family, travel, attend more sporting events, and devote more time to his business “Creative Occasions Event Planning.” He also plans to start a small advertising/marketing agency. “My main objectives are just to enjoy life and serve my God,” he said. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
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DJ CORCORAN
Blaze displaces Knoxville family home At 11:40 a.m. on January 16th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department were dispatched to 2276 Western Ave. for a reported house fire. When firefighters arrived, they found all residents safely outside the burning structure. The home was divided into a double occupancy, upstairs and downstairs. Five children and two adults living downstairs and two adults renting an upstairs loft. All were home at the time. The two living upstairs woke to the smell of smoke. With their normal means of egress being blocked by heavy smoke and heat, they jumped from the second floor window to safety, they then alerted the downstairs family of the fire. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time, and the family will require assistance for temporary placement.
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Firefighters force entry and attack blaze At 12:40 a.m. on Feb. 10, a passerby called 911 to report flames coming from the Creamery Park Grille eatery, 114 Hotel Ave. Firefighters arrived and confirmed flames coming from the roof of the business, forced entry through the front doors and began fighting the fire. Flames stretching just under the metal roof, from the front of the two-story building to the rear, led the incident commander to recall the entry team back ou side to form a defensive attack. Ladder Company 15 was set up in the parking lot on the west side of the structure, and directed it's elevated
JUMP TO FILE #012016106 streams at the roofline, while a deluge nozzle atop Engine 15 was directed at the front of the building. Ladder Company 3 aimed it's elevated stream on the roof as well. Once the overhead flames were controlled, fire crews could safely gain entry to extinguish hotspots. Dr. Kevin Bailey's practice, just next door to the burning structure, suffered some damage from fire extension and water. The city's
service department was called to salt the streets as ice formed from the run off. Both southbound lanes of Broadway were blocked, with one lane north still open. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated. Arson investigators determined the fire to be accidental in nature. The fire started near or around the soda fountain on the first floor, extended upward between the wooden studs of an exterior wall on the B side of the structure, and into the attic area. - DJ CORCORAN
BATTALION CHIEF DON BOWMAN
Firefighters stop fire at IHOP Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga firefighters didn't have far to go when fire broke out at the IHOP on Highway 153 in Hixson around 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 12. Battalion Chief Don Bowman and firefighters with Quint 16 had just enjoyed a nice breakfast there while having a morning staff meeting. When the firefighters returned to their fire truck, one of the firefighters spotted a fire on the outside of the building. They immediately sprang into action, evacuating the restaurant and calling for additional fire companies. Chief Bowman said the fire appears to have started in the mulch surrounding the outside of the building. The fire got into the walls and smoke was beginning to fill the inside of the restaurant. Chief Bowman said the firefighters attacked the
JUMP TO FILE #021216108 fire aggressively, opening up the wall on the inside and outside to get to the flames. They had the fire out in five to ren minutes. No one was injured. Though smoked up a bit, most of the restaurant was spared any serious damage. The dollar loss was estimated at $5,000. Chief Bowman said the fire was most likely caused by an improperly discarded cigarette butt, and will be ruled accidental. Chattanooga police and Hamilton County EMS also provided assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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Fire destroys at Brainerd Trophy Shop Chattanooga, TN. Fire investigators are trying to determine how a fire started on Feb. 5th, at the Brainerd Trophy Shop. An employee of the shop told firefighters that he checked the shop's security cameras from his home in Hixson. When he noticed the camera went offline, he drove to the shop and discovered the fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 4:16 a.m. and responded to 3462 Brain-
JUMP TO FILE #020516100 erd Road with six fire companies. Battalion Chief Rick Boatwright said a large portion of the structure was engulfed in flames upon arrival. It took firefighters roughly 20 minutes to get the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. The dollar loss is estimated at $200,000 for the building, and
$100,000 for contents. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Brainerd Road was closed during the firefighting operation on this incident. The water runoff froze over on the road, so a salt truck with Public Works was requested. Chattanooga police and Hamilton County EMS also provided assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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Fire breaches roof
At 11:22 p.m. on Feb. 13th, Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to 3174 Lake Brook Blvd. for report of an apartment fire. Firefighters fire breaching the roof of a third floor unit of a 12 unit structure. Fire crews began evacuating residents, while additional manpower began advancing waterlines. All residents got out safely with no injuries. The fire was contained to the third floor unit, with some water damage below. Power to the entire building had to be shut off for safety. The apartment management will house some displaced residents in vacant apartments, while the Red Cross will provide placement for the rest. Arson investigators determined that the cause to be accidental, and started near or around electrical wiring.
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BATTALION CHIEF RICK BOATWRIGHT
Fire destroys Chattanooga home Chattanooga, TN. No injuries were reported when fire raced through a house on Jan. 29. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 4:23 p.m. and responded to 7638 Austin Drive with four fire companies. Battalion Chief Nate Middlebrooks said flames were shooting through the roof when the first firefighters arrived. It took firefighters roughly 30 minutes to get the blaze under control. Chief Middlebrooks said the house was a total loss, with damages estimated at $85,000. The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental. A resident in the house told firefighters that she was heating up grease on the stove, but
JUMP TO FILE #020116111 left it unattended. Chief Middlebrooks said the grease eventually got hot enough to burst into flames, which quickly spread to other parts of the house, including the attic. The fire displaced two adults. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the displaced residents. Chattanooga police, Hamilton County EMS and EPB also provided valuable assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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Fire in pile of scrap metal Shortly before 3 p.m. on January 4th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department received a call to PSC Scrap Metals on Central Avenue for report of the fire. When firefighters arrived, they found fire and smoke coming from a pile of scrap metal approximately 20'x40'. The smoke could be seen from Interstate 275, and several calls were placed to 911 because of this. No injuries were reported and the fire was quickly brought under control.
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Fire destroys in Dallas Bay area Fire destroyed a home in Hixson on Jan 23. At 11:50 a.m., 911 dispatched an automatic fire alarm at 2804 Gold Point Circle South. Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department arrived and reported no fire showing on the front of the house. Once firefighters made it around to the backside of the house, they reported the sunroom was fully involved and had collapsed into the basement. The homeowner, John Coxwell, and family were home and able to escape with no injuries. Due to the frigid cold temperatures, firefighters requested a mutual aid response for additional manpower. Red Bank and Sequoyah responded to the scene. Soddy Daisy was on standby at Dallas Bay's station. According to fire officials, the homeowners had a fire going in the
JUMP TO FILE #012516101 fireplace, which was in their sunroom on the backside of the house. Fire ambers apparently escaped from the chimney wall and traveled through the attic and the rest of the home. Due to windy conditions and a frozen fire hydrant, getting water to this house was a struggle. The house was a total loss and damages are listed at $350,000. No injuries were reported, but Hamilton County EMS was on the scene for any potential injuries to firefighters. The homeowners were insured and will be staying with family. - AMY MAXWELL
DJ CORCORAN
Heavy smoke from the eaves As fire crews were wrapping up from an earlier fire at 925 W. Woodland, a second call came in at 12:40 a.m. on Jan. 10 for units to respond to 1601 Cedar Ln. for report of a house on fire. When firefighters arrived, they radioed, "heavy smoke coming from the eaves, with visible flames at the rear of the structure." The resident told fire officials, that she was made aware of the fire when her cat woke her. The woman ran to her neighbors home and called 911. The victim initially refused medical treatment, but later decided to be transported to the hospital to be evaluated. The American Red Cross Will assist the woman with temporary placement as Animal Control will do the same for her dogs and cats. The fire appears to be accidental.
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BRUCE GARNER
No injuries in duplex fire DJ CORCORAN
House fire damages Knoxville home At 9:17 a.m. on Jan. 17, units from the Knoxville Fire Department were dispatched to 325 Springdale Ave. for a report of a house fire. Firefighters found two residents safely outside the structure, thick dark smoke coming from the eaves of the house, and fire just beginning to break through a window on the B side of the residence. The tenant reported that she
JUMP TO FILE #011916110 had been getting ready for church, when she smelled, what she thought to be electrical wires burning in her bedroom. She called 911 as smoke began filling her home. Three engine companies, and a ladder company from nearby fire stations, and rescue one from the
downtown fire station responded. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the left rear portion of the house, with heavy smoke damage throughout. The American Red Cross will assist the woman and her adult son with temporary placement. No injuries are reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated. - DJ CORCORAN
Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga firefighters were sent out shortly before 7:00 on Jan 28 to investigate reports that smoke was visible in the Brainerd area off Moore Road. Firefighters from Station 13 on Brainerd Road drove through the area and it wasn't long before they came up on a duplex that was on fire. A total of four fire companies were dispatched to the fire, located at 4605 Mayfair Avenue. Captain Dusty Rose, the incident commander, said flames were shooting through the roof when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. While enduring subfreezing temperatures and ice collecting on their turnout gear, the firefighters were able to get the blaze under control in roughly 30 minutes, containing the fire damage to one side of the du-
JUMP TO FILE #012816106 plex. The other side of the duplex had smoke and water damage. No one was reportedly home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. Captain Henry McElvain with the Fire Investigation Division said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. He estimated the dollar loss at $70,000. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the two people displaced by the fire. Chattanooga police and Hamilton County EMS also provided assistance on the scene. - BRUCE GARNER
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MFRD responds to apartment fire Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department's Ladders 1 and 8, Engine 1, and Rescues 7 and 8 responded to an apartment fire at 815 Fairview Avenue (Fairview Apartments) just after 9:30 Friday night, February 5th. When crews arrived on scene, flames were shooting through the roof of Apartment 6, which was located on the end of the building. According to Shift Commander
JUMP TO FILE #020816118 Dale Maynard, crews were able to get the fire out quickly. No one was inside the apartment when crews arrived on scene. Assistance from the Red Cross was not needed. No injuries were associated with the incident.
According to Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department's Fire Marshal Carl Peas, the Friday night apartment fire at 815 Fairview Avenue was accidental. "The fire seemed to have started in the attic section of Apartment 6," said Peas. Peas also believes that a security light above Unit 6 could have been the cause. - ASHLEY MCDONALD
Neighbor reports flames
At 5:30 a.m. on January 30th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department responded to 1900 Ridgecrest Dr., Ridge Crest townhomes, for report of a fire. A neighbor in Unit 202 called 911 to report the flames, which were coming from the balcony of the unit next door (201). He and his family, and the one resident living next door escaped without injury. When firefighters arrived, they reported flames coming from the exterior of the structure, not yet extending inside the unit. Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, containing the damage to the second story deck. Fire investigators were on the scene to determine the cause.
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GEORGIA
SCOTT DAKIN
Two house fire cause extensive damage in Barrow At 10:40 p.m. on January 12th, communication officers with Barrow County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 900 block of Hancock Bridge Rd. “Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions in the rear of the home,” stated Lieutenant Scott Dakin. “Fire spread from the living room area of the home into the attic.” Firefighters from Stations 1, 6 and 7 responded. Crews began an aggressive interior attack to bring
JUMP TO FILE #011416115 the fire under control. The home suffered extensive damage. Just after 8:00 Wednesday morning, communication officers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 1100 block of Bradford Park Drive. “Firefighters responded to this incident and found heavy fire in the home,” commented Lieutenant Scott Dakin. “Fire had already
made it through the roof of the home.” The home was a two story on a basement with heavy fire in the kitchen and garage area. Crews went into an initial defensive attack to knock the fire down so that they could transition into an interior attack. The home suffered heavy damage. The American Red Cross responded to assist with the two people that were displaced as a result of this fire. - SCOTT DAKIN
Front Row (Seated) EMA Director Penny Clack, Dave Mueller, Nancy Wolcott, Fern Oakes, Vance Oakes. Standing from left to right: Michael Toney, Ron Dillon, Battalion Chief Rob Nowakowski, John Sliman Bob Heiss, Steve Pierce, Lisa Bullis, Carol Goodnight, Richard Pepper, Tina Watkins, Steven Southerland, Aduhl Keomahathai, Deputy Chief Alan Shuman, Mike Wolcott and Steven Kemble. SCOTT DAKIN
Barrow County CERT Annual Membership Recognition Dinner Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) held the 2015 Annual Membership Recognition Dinner on Jan 16th at the Golden Corral in Winder. “The team’s first meeting on the New Year has become our timeframe to recognize and honor members of Barrow County CERT,” commented John Sliman, CERT Public Information Officer. “We want to recognize the members of the team and acknowledge the volunteer work they do for the
JUMP TO FILE #020216103 citizens of Barrow County.” The CERT team supported 11 Community Events and nine Special Projects during 2015. The member with the most hours for the year was Michael Wolcott, Communications Lieutenant, with 158 community hours. Michael also teaches the Hamm Radio class for the CERT team. The Bat-
talion Chief for CERT, David Mueller was a close second at 122.25 community hours. “Thanks to all the members who donated so much of their time to our community and team,” stated Sliman. “Their time and effort made not only the CERT team better prepared but made a big difference in educating the citizen of Barrow County on disaster preparedness.” - SCOTT DAKIN
SCOTT DAKIN
Stress Management Class Barrow County Emergency Services recently hosted a critical incident stress management class that taught students how to assist others in a one on one, peer to peer support system. The class is part of four core classes required for those wanting to be part of a multi county team. “The class taught students what signs and symptoms to watch for that may indicate someone is having trouble dealing with a critical incident,” stated Lieutenant Scott Dakin, who taught the class. “It also teaches students a system in which they can talk with a person who is in distress and work them through the incident and move them into the healing process.” The class was not only attended by staff with Barrow County Emergency Services, but firefighters from Athens Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services, law enforcement officers with Barrow County Sheriff’s Office and Gwinnett County. Mental health professionals with Barrow County Schools as well as several in the private industry attended the class as well. The class was held at Barrow County Schools and lasted for two days. Both lectures and breakout ses-
JUMP TO FILE #021116100 sions, where students used what they had learned, kept the class interactive. Barrow County Emergency Services is leading a push to develop a critical incident stress management team that consists of public safety personnel from multiple counties as well as mental health professionals from the area. The main goal is to have a program in place that will help the public safety professional’s deal with the accumulative stress that goes with their job. This stress can affect their health, family, and other areas of their lives. If untreated it can also develop into post-traumatic stress disorder. “Our personnel are our best asset and we want to take steps to help them if needed,” stated Chief John Skinner. “The things they see in their job can have an adverse effect on them and this team is one of the ways to help deal with that.” - SCOTT DAKIN
Waiting for the call CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Pastor Fernando Villicana
”…in the last days mockers will come with their mocking…saying, ‘Where is the promise of His coming?’” (2 Peter 3:3-4). Some shifts feature long periods of waiting. The trucks have been washed; grass cut; supplies on the med units inventoried; the station is clean. And we still wait. Waiting for the next call. It’s easy to get sleepy. One thing for sure: the next call will come, it is inevitable. We
don’t know when, what address, or how serious. It may even be a false alarm. Having to wait in no way lessens this reality: the alarm will sound, and we will respond! Peter writes that we’re in a season of waiting on the Lord’s return. Jesus promised that, one day, He will return to establish a kingdom of righteousness here on earth. Our New Testament reveals over 300 references to the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Some laugh and blow it off. “Ha! Where is He?” Don’t be lulled into spiritual sleep. Waiting in no way lessens this truth: Jesus will come. Be alert. Be ready!
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GEORGIA
Barrow County has multiple weekend fires At 5:15 p.m. on Friday of the first full weekend of February, communication officers with Barrow County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 800 block of Independence Ct. “ F i r e fi g h t e r s were dispatched to this incident and found nothing showing upon arrival,” JUMP TO FILE# stated Lieutenant 020816106 Scott Dakin. “As they made entry into the home, they found light smoke. The resident advised the fire had been extinguished prior to fire department arrival.” Firefighters found the fire started in the attic. Crews utilized the thermal imaging camera to check for extension. The cause of was determined as electrical issue. At 10:02 Friday night, communication officers received a 911 call reporting another structure fire in the 200 block of Englewood Rd. Fiirefighters found flames and smoke coming from one corner of the home. “Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack on the fire,” commented Lt. Dakin. “They were able to quickly bring the fire under control.” Firefighters checked for extension and performed salvage and overhaul. No one was home at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. At 10:05 Saturday morning, a 911 call was placed reporting a vehicle fire in the 500 block of Carl Cedar Hill Road. Engine 5 and Med 5 found fire in the engine compartment, spreading into the passenger compartment of a pickup truck. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. Mechanical issues was determined as the cause.
MARK STEPHENS
Etheridge Road fire
At 6:22 Saturday night, communication officers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 400 block of Groveland Dr. “Firefighters found a single wide trailer fully involved,” stated Lieutenant Dakin. “Fire crews stopped the fire from extending to nearby structures and then extinguished the trailer.” The trailer was being used for storage. Chief Fire Investigator Lieutenant Blair Darst conducted an investigation and determined the fire as an intentional human act. The investigation is being handled by the Fire Investigation Team and the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. Two minutes after midnight on Sunday morning, communication officers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 100 block of Etheridge Road. “Firefighters found a home fully involved in fire,” said Lieutenant Dakin. “Ladder Truck 7 was utilized to bring the fire under control. Firefighters extinguished the remainder of the fire utilizing fire hoses.” The home was vacant at the time and was completely destroyed. Lieutenant Darst conducted an investigation and determined the fire was
Fire Chief Robert Edgar with Captain Alex Fortner, recipient of the 2015 Fire Chief's Award FIREFIGHTER STEPHEN RICCI
the result of an intentional human act. The investigation is being conducted by the Fire Investigation Team and the Auburn Police Department. At 5:03 Sunday morning, communication officers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 400 block of Dunahoo Road. “The caller advised communication officers that the home had light smoke throughout it,” stated Lieutenant Dakin. “They stated that they could not find the source of the smoke. Communication officers advised the caller to evacuate the home due to the potential fast growth of fire.” Firefighters found a two story home with light smoke showing from the chimney in the area of the roof line. Upon entering the home, light smoke was found in the ceiling area around the fireplace. Firefighters cut a hole in the wood ceiling and found smoldering around the chimney area. The fire was extinguished and checked utilizing a thermal imaging camera. Crews were able to contain this fire to the area of the chimney. - SCOTT DAKIN
Structure fire fatality in Paulding County Paulding County Fire & Rescue was dispatched at approximately 2:35 a.m. on February 10th to a reported brush fire on Chester Harris Drive in Dallas, GA. Upon arrival, our first units found a single-wide mobilehome fully involved. JUMP TO FILE# Once our crews 021116104 had the fire under control the body of a male, believed to be approximately 60 years old, was discovered inside the home. We are not able to release the victim’s name pending notification of family. The body has been transported to the State Crime Lab in Atlanta for an autopsy and cause of death determination. Paulding County Investigators and the State Fire Marshal remain on the scene as part of an ongoing investigation. - STEVE MAPES
Milton’s top 2015 firefighters Milton Fire-Rescue Department recognized 2015's top firefighters at the 5th Annual Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Jan. 16. The ceremony recognized firefighters for exemplary acts, including saving lives on EMS calls, public outreach and promotional recognition. As a member of the Milton FireRescue Department who makes significant contributions to the community, his co-workers and the department, Captain Jason Cantrell was named the 2015 Milton Fire Fighter of the Year. Not missing a day of work since his career began in 2007, Captain Cantrell is a clear example of what it means to be a fire and rescue professional in Milton. The 2015 Life Saving Award was awarded to FAO Erick Sprouse. Aug. 1, 2015 could have ended very differently for one little girl without Fire Apparatus Operator and Paramedic Erick Sprouse's quick action and professional expertise. At 7:54 p.m., Rescue 42 "B" Shift and Alpharetta E-5 were dispatched to a near drowning involving a threeyear-old girl. Upon arrival, R-42 FAO/PM Erick Sprouse made his way to the child's side. The child was lying next to the pool with no obvious signs of breathing. FAO/PM Sprouse immediately advised this
JUMP TO FILE #012816104 was a "load and go" situation and advised that the fire apparatus would be driving the child to the hospital, since the ambulance had not yet arrived. Upon arrival at the hospital the patient was breathing on her own. Because of their quick action and skill, the child and her father were able to attend the awards banquet. Captain Ryan James, FAO Tim Murray, FAO Erick Sprouse, Firefighter Russ Womack and Firefighter Richard Bishop from Engine 42 and Rescue 42 "B" shift were chosen to receive the 2015 Fire Company of the Year Award. This team is committed to excellence, maintains a positive attitude and has a true cando attitude. Fire Chief Robert Edgar selected Captain Alex Fortner as this year's recipient of the Milton Fire Chief's Award. In addition to serving as Assistant Fire Marshal, Captain Fortner serves on several committees representing the department and has a professional attitude that resonates with team members and the community. - MARK STEPHENS
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MICHAEL BLACK
Ben Elkins; Interim Fire Chief Brad Johnson; Division Chief of Training Ike McConnell Two people, a male and a female, were ejected from the white Mustang.
TIM CAVENDER
Two ejected from head-on collision Cherokee County, GA. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle accident on February 11th, just shortly after 9:15 a.m., on East Cherokee Drive near the entrance to the Arbor View subdivision. Emergency service personnel arrived on the scene to find a headon collision between a white Ford Mustang and a red Infiniti. A male and a female passenger, who were located in the back seat of the Mus-
JUMP TO FILE #021116107 tang, were ejected from the vehicle. A witness to the accident said that it appeared that the vehicle had flipped twice. The driver of the vehicle and the front seat passenger were both males and had to be extricated from the vehicle. There was only one patient in the red Infiniti and she was the fe-
male driver. According to EMC Chief, Danny West, three ambulances were dispatched to the scene to transfer five patients to Kennestone Hospital with severe to moderate injuries. Both lanes of East Cherokee Drive were blocked until the wreckage was cleared. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol. - TIM CAVENDER
Henry County pins two officers The Henry County Fire Department held a pinning ceremony for two new officers. The ceremony took place on February 12th at 9:00 a.m. at the Fire Department Training Auditorium located at 100 Ronnie Stewart Drive, McDonough. Lieutenant Todd Harris and Lieutenant Ben Elkins took their oath of office in front of a crowd of peers and family members. Following the oath, the officers had their new rank insignias pinned to their uniforms by family members, and received their new helmets. The rank of lieutenant is signified by a single bugle worn on the collar of their uniform. These officers also wear yellow helmets on
JUMP TO FILE #021216113 emergency scenes designating authority. Lieutenant Harris and Lieutenant Elkins recently received their new assignments, and are both eager to demonstrate their leadership abilities. The Henry County Fire Department is proud to promote both these individuals and would like to thank them for their dedicated service, and thank their families for their unwavering support. We wish them the best in their new assignments. - MICHAEL BLACK
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JOEL GORDON KEVIN SAXTON
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue hires 18 new firefighters On Monday, February 8, 2016, 18 new firefighters began their careers with Delray Beach FireRescue (DBFR). These firefighters will undergo training over ten weeks and will then be placed on shift as probationary firefighters. The hiring process for DBFR’s newest firefighters consisted of a swim test, an oral interview, a medical scenario, a polygraph test, and a medical examination. The newest members of DBFR represent some of the best and brightest candidates available for the positions and the Department is eager for them to begin their DBFR careers protecting the citizens, business owners, and visitors of Delray Beach.
A first as a chief officer in Lee County Iona-McGregor Fire District has the first career, AfricanAmerican Chief Officer in Lee County. Prior to being employed with us, Tracy McMillion worked with the JUMP TO FILE# City of Ft. Myers 012216124 Fire Department for a little over six years. Tracy started at IMFD in January 2003 as a firefighter/paramedic. He was also the Chief of the Fort Myers Fire Academy from January 2009 to June 2014. He was promoted at IMFD to training captain in June of 2014 and promoted again in December of 2015 to Battalion Chief of Training. We are very proud of his accomplishments and to have him on our staff.
Plantation Fire Lieutenant earns public educator certification Plantation, FL. “It’s probably one of the hardest certifications to earn,” said Plantation Fire lieutenant Beth Martins after completing her Fire and Life Safety Educator certification from the State of Florida. To be eligible to sit for the State exam, a candidate must complete both FLSE One and FLSE two programs. The combined programs require 62 hours of classroom time. She has been the coordinator of Plantation’s Public Education programs since taking it over in 2004 from her husband, Battalion Chief Tony Martins, who was
JUMP TO FILE #123115113 known for years to school-aged kids as “Firefighter Tony. Ms. Martins also maintains her Fire Instructor 1 and Live Fire Instructor certificates. She actively participates in the Firefighter One Recruit classes as well as the Department’s Live Fire programs. As the Public Education coordinator Martins supervises a team of 12 volunteer public educators and car seat technicians. - JOEL GORDON
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An early morning accident on Sunday, February 7th forced all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at the Hollywood Boulevard overpass to be shut down while Hollywood Fire Rescue crews mitigated the scene The unstable vehicle was found on it’s side with an occupant still trapped, held in place by his leg, which had become pinned in the wreckage. After quickly and carefully surveying the scene and putting together a plan of action, Fire/Rescue Crews from Hollywood Hazmat
JUMP TO FILE #021016101 Fire Station 31 employed all the stabilization/extrication techniques they constantly train for to free the man inside safely. The man was rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported, and all lanes were opened about 20-30 minutes later. - ANTHONY VERA
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CAPTAIN MATTHEW WHITESHIELD
Coconut Creek hit by tornado Coconut Creek, FL. At approximately 9 a.m. on January 27, 2016, dispatch set off a countywide alert for severe weather and a tornado warning. Moments later, MargateCoconut Creek Fire Station 98 received a call for a passenger bus flipped over due to a possible tornado. Dispatch provided updates that the driver was the only person on board and there were power lines crossing the roadway lying on top of the bus. While enroute, additional calls began to flood the dispatch center. Calls from various locations in the area of Station 98’s call; multiple vehicles overturned at Broward College, severe wind damage with multiple trees down at Wynmoor Village retirement community, and building damage to one of the
JUMP TO FILE #012816102 multi-story residential structures. As units began arriving on scene, they found a noticeable path of damage from southwest heading northeast. Multiple trees were down, vehicles on their side, and vehicles on top of each other. Crews began to rapidly assess the scene for injuries and hazards. With multiple locations affected, crews were spread out over an approximate two mile radius. Initial reconnaissance found no injuries, but a large area of debris and electric lines down. Engine 98 responded to Wynmoor Village to assess the building struck by the possible tornado.
Upon arrival, they found approximately 20 vehicles damaged, mostly from falling debris that came from the building’s roof. A large section of roof from the four story condominium had been torn off, multiple windows shattered, and even hurricane shutters crushed like an aluminum can. As crews went door to door looking for injuries, they realized there were no apparent injuries found. The National Weather Center later confirmed the storm that moved through Broward County was an EF1 tornado packing 100 mph winds. It traveled approximately 2 ½ miles, was over 100 feet wide, and lasted six minutes. - MATT WHITESHIELD
Deputy Fire Chief Noble Taylor.
JEFF CRUMBLEY, VOLUSIA CO. COMMUNITY INFO.
Volusia County appoints new deputy chief Noble John Taylor, a 21-year veteran of fire and emergency services, hails from the City of Memphis Division of Fire Services. Taylor holds a Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas College, a Bachelor of Science from Crichton College and a technical certificate as a paramedic and hazardous material technician from Southwest Tennessee Community College. He is versed in all aspects of emergency services including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency management services, training, logistics, communications, special operations and FEMA urban search and rescue serving as a medical specialist with Tennessee Task Force One. Taylor is a charter member of the
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Southern Manatee pulls one from SUV Engine 311 along with Medic 19 responded to a report of a MVA on 9th Ave and 51St East Sunday morning, February 7th. On arrival, they found one SUV on it’s side with the driver still inside unable to get out. The crew stabilized the SUV and assisted the driver from the vehicle.
United States Department of Homeland Security and an internationally certified fire instructor, fire inspector, fire officer and fire plans examiner as well as a certified EMS Program Director. He is in the final phase of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Taylor has been assigned as Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services. He oversees emergency management services, logistics, fire prevention, plans review, training and volunteer recruitment for Volusia County Fire Rescue. He and wife, Tiffany, are the proud parents of three sons. - KATE LIND
Cardio workout blues? “Break it up to wake it up!” FIREFIGHTER FITNESS
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It's not Spring yet, but we're getting there. January and February are in the rearview mirror. We are in the homestretch when it comes to avoiding/beating the Winter blues. One way to get a step closer is to break-up/change up your current cardio workouts. Even the smallest of changes can do the trick. Presently I have my clients breaking their cardio workouts into four quarters and inserting several basic exercises in between. It breaks the monotony and makes the cardio more manageable and enjoyable. They report time seems to pass more quickly and there is a notable positive change in their bodies. We use the first two minutes
of the first quarter to gradually warm-up before reaching the usual speed/pace. After completing the first quarter we insert twenty push-ups, twenty squats and twenty crunches. The exercises are performed as quickly as possible, with no rest and without sacrificing proper form or alignment. Next it's a return to cardio for another 25% at the usual pace, followed by the push-ups, squats and crunches. Then we get right back to that cardio and a third bout of the exercises. We complete the final quarter then move into a cool-down and full-body stretch. The sample uses one exercise each for the upper-body, lowerbody and abdominals, but you may prefer to substitute them to suit your needs. All guidelines regarding intensity and duration apply. Remember to have your physician's approval before beginning any exercise program.
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Firefighters overcame exposure issues and a remote location with limited access during the blaze
Immokalee battles fully involved car fire Immokalee, FL. At 5:15 a.m. on the morning of January 14th, ImmFire A-shift members awoke to a report of commercial fire in the area of the 600 block of Maple Dr. Battalion 30A Robert Mendoza found no signs of active fire at the referenced address; however, the presence of smoke mixed in with the fog that had rolled in overnight and lingered in the air. He immediately reported his findings to Collier Control and proceeded to the west to the adjacent block. As he
JUMP TO FILE #011616103 turned to the west , he noted a dim glow off in the distance. Arriving at this new location he encountered a four door sedan fully involved. Heavy Rescue 31 was also arriving on the scene. Quickly its crew under the direction of Lt. Bryan Horbal HR31A, deployed the front bumper one inch 1/2 preconnect extinguishing the blaze in
speedy fashion. As firefighters fought the blaze, Lt. Bryan Horbal noted a partially melted plastic gasoline container near the vehicle. This and other findings prompted BC Mendoza to cordone off the area and request a fire marshal response to the scene. The Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the cause of the blaze. - ARMANDO NEGRIN
CHRIS DILLEY
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Several surrounding fire departments in Putnam County participated in the Welaka Christmas Parade on December 19, 2015. Correspondent Chris Dilley had the opportunity to participate and photograph the parade from the back seat of a military warbird aircraft. Multiple flyovers were made in support of this annual parade that is always well attended by fire departments throughout the area.
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Immokalee battles modular home fire
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City Of Bradenton keeps it small
The City of Bradenton Fire Department was called to 3010 Manatee Ave for a smoke condition. On arrival, there was a light smoke condition in the building and coming from the outside vents. The source of the fire was located and the power shut off. City of Bradenton Units Engine 31-12-21-11 Rescue-1 Tower-19 and Battalion Chef #2. West Manatee Engine 142 along with Manatee County EMS also responded.
Immokalee, FL. Shortly after 9 a.m. on the morning of January 13th, Immokalee Fire Control District C-Shift members were dispatched to a mo- JUMP TO FILE # bile home fire in 011616102 Zone 31 of the district. Initial reports from Collier Control (dispatch) advised that first arriving CCSO deputies reported heavy smoke and flames. First on scene Battalion 30 Tom Cunningham confirmed the report and advised the in coming companies, "they had a working" with a large concentration of kitchen appliances obstructing the driveway of the property. "EL Paso" Command was immediately established by Cunningham. The off going B-Shift Battalion Josh Bauer, who had not yet departed for the day when the call was dispatched rode to the scene with BC Cunningham, proceeded to conduct a 360 degree survey of the property while Cunningham spoke with the tenant of rented home who reported no one was home. He stated he
First Due HR31 firefighters prepare to initiate fire attack
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had just returned from breakfast to find flames blowing out of the home's front porch. He attempted to extinguish the blaze with a garden home but was pushed back by the heat. He then began separating several appliances that were adjacent to the home away from the house in attempts to spare them from being damaged by the heat and flames. It was later determined that
the man operated a small appliance repair and sales business from the home. The home sustained heavy damage as a result of the blaze and no injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation and the Red Cross was called to the scene to aid the family. - ARMANDO NEGRIN
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East Manatee Fire District Battalion Chief Hall and Deputy Chief Whitehurst at a recent working fire on Lena Road.
HUNTSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE
Captain Alan Stewart is retiring after 32 years of service with Huntsville Fire & Rescue. Thank you for all your hard work. We will miss you.
SCOTT DAKIN
Barrow County stress management class participants Alan Shuman, Jennifer Hadden, Faye Spaulding, William Tiller, Mike Wadleigh, Bryant Harris, Mike Vernatt, Scott Dakin, Penny Clack, Jason Simpson, Ginette Williams, Edie Engle, Nicole Tobias, Shane Smith, Camron Hampshire, Becky Lee, Stephanie Byrd, Katherine Rodriquez, and Shannon Derrick. Not Pictured: Sarah Beth Wheeler
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Chief Gorski at a press conference during a two alarm fire at Nordstrom's.
ROWDY TIDWELL
Matt Owens getting a new SCBA bottle at a Jan. 21 fire in Alabaster, AL
NORTHPORT FIRE RESCUE
Northport Fire Chiefs are attending the Alabama Fire College Executive Conference for professional development. Pictured below (L to R) are Chief Wilkinson, Chief Mills, and Chief Pate.
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FLORIDA
CIRONE PHOTOS
Firefighters venting Side"C" and checking for extension.
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No holiday in East Manatee Fire District Just as the last day of the year began, a call came into Manatee County Dispatch of smoke coming from the front doors of a commercial building. The building was located at 4927 Lena Rd Unit 104 and this unit is occupied by Central Florida Landscape. On arrival, units found smoke coming from side A-C, a commercial multi-occpancy. Firefighters
JUMP TO FILE #123115114 made their way in side A and thick black smoke was coming from the building. A LDH water supply was established as the interior team made their way into the fire. The second due engine opened and vented side
"C". A foam line was deployed as a back up line but not used. The fire was held to the unit of origin. Units responding included East Manatee Ladder-619, Engines 661-651-611, Medic 15, and Southern Manatee stood by at East Manatee Fire Station. - WILLIE CIRONE
Car versus truck in Cedar Hammock
Cedar Hammock Fire & Rescue responded to an MVA in front of the Home Depot on Cortez Ave. On arrival, they found the passenger of the car unable to exit due to the damage. EMS determined the best way to take the patient out was through the passenger door that was damaged. Firefighters used hydraulic tools to remove the door. Units responding included Cedar Hammock Battalion Chief 2, Engines 211-221, and Manatee County EMS Medic Unit 1-11. Florida Highway Patrol and Manatee County Sheriff's Department were also on scene.
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SASHA STATON
Daytona Beach responds to fire at former YMCA Daytona Beach Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at an abandoned building that was formerly a YMCA establishment. Crews had to force entry into the building by cutting chains on doors and removing boards on windows. Firefighters then began a search through the smoke-filled hallways of the structure until locating the fire in a fully-engulfed room near the gymnasium. With the assistance of neighboring Ormond Beach Fire Department and Volusia County Fire Rescue, crews were able to successfully extinguish the fire. Firefighters had to access and cut the roof to search for fire extension as well as ventilate the structure. No one was injured and State Fire Marshal performed the investigation determining the fire was intentionally set.
Debris from vehicle crashing into Daytona Beach Fire Station.
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Vehicle crashes into Daytona Beach Fire Station On the morning of January 16th around 3:00 a.m., a driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into Daytona Beach Fire Department Station #3. At the time of the crash, the crew of Station #3 was working an emergency call and other DBFD crews had to respond to the familiar address, not knowing what to expect. Upon arrival, crews had to extricate the driver, who was then transported to the hospital. Due to the cosmetic damages on the exterior of the station, the IAFF Local 1162 Union along with
JUMP TO FILE #011916117 Daytona Beach Fire Department held a beautification event the following day at Station #3. Union President, John Capers expressed his desire for the restoration saying, "We live over one-third of our lives in this community working sleepless nights serving the citizens and guests of our city. Our beautification effort is just another way to be a good neighbor and give back to the community".
Firefighters worked throughout the morning removing torn debris and planting new landscaping in front of the station which was constructed in 1964. "As the busiest fire agency in Volusia County, the union's offer to help restore the agency's glory serves as an example of the unwavering commitment the men and women of the Daytona Beach Fire Department have for our community" Fire Chief Dru Driscoll said on Sunday. - SASHA STATON
IN SERVICE
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CHARLIE ROBBINS
Lehigh Acres water rescue
At 5:49 p.m. on Jan 24th, Engine 101 and Rescue 104 responded to a location behind 390 Leighton Court for a reported person in the water. Upon arrival, Engine 101 discovered an elderly female, who had fallen in the canal and was submerged up to her neck holding onto some grass. Lieutenant Rob Pitter was first to get to the woman and began to pull her from the water. Engineer Frode Jurnhart and Firefighter Gary Kruse arrived with a ladder and began to assist Lt. Pitter. They were able to pull the woman up the canal bank and assess her for injuries. Thankfully, she was just wet and cold.
CHRIS DILLEY
First Coast Navy Fire & Emergency Services NAS Jacksonville division operates a Ford F550 as Jax 106. This apparatus is used as a quick attack truck. Jax 106 is typically used as a command vehicle for airfield emergencies. Photographed during a exercise with the Florida Army National Guard and Jacksonville Fire Rescue at the Cecil Commerce Center.
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East Manatee battles car fire in garage A quiet Sunday afternoon in the Lockwood Ranch area of town changed in a minute as a call came into dispatch for a car fire, not just a car fire, but the car was in the JUMP TO FILE# 011016106 garage. Dispatch was flooded with phone calls as the neighborhood filled with smoke. Incoming units reported a large black plume of smoke from miles away. On arrival, units found a well involved two car garage attached with extension into the attic and the vehicle inside. Companies laid a five inch supply line in to the first due as as firefighters pushed their way into the house. The occupants of the house made it out with out incident. The incident commander was Battalion Chief Toney. Eastern Manatee Engines 641-611-661651 and Ladder 619 along with Southern Manatee Engine 351 and Manatee County EMS Medic-15 worked the scene. - WILLIE CIRONE
ASHLEY LOPEZ
Fatal accident in Ocala
Something kept flaring up in the in the A-C corner
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Ocala, FL. On February 10, 2016, three vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of SW 60th Avenue and SW 20th Street, resulting in one fatality, and the transport of three people to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. Ocala Fire Rescue’s Battalion Chief 22, Rescue 4 and Engine 4 responded to a traffic accident reported at 8:23 a.m. Upon arriva, firefighters found a Toyota minivan, a Chevrolet passenger van and a Volkswagen sedan located in the left, northbound lane of SW 60th Avenue. Patient assessments were immediately completed, revealing
JUMP TO FILE #021016107 one of the people involved in was deceased. Emergency medical care was administered to those injured, and Marion County Fire Rescue transported the patients to local hospitals. Due to the nature of the scene, once the area was secured and patients had been transferred, command was transferred to the Ocala Police Department for the investigation. - ASHLEY LOPEZ
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TERRY TOKARZ
Small kitchen fire in Largo sends man to Tampa Burn Center Shortly after noon on January 27th, Largo Fire Rescue was called to the scene of a reported structure fire at the Willow Brook Condos located at 1100 East Bay Drive. The occupant of the condo advised he had been cooking with oil went it caught fire and he tried to carry it outside, but did not make it. As 911 was called, the occupant was able to retrieve a fire extinguisher and able to help control the fire before crews arrived. Once on scene, crews ensured the fire was extinguished and
VIDEO REVIEW
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Let’s Roll Engine 15 Media Group Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800522-8528 E-Mail: support@firep o l i c e - e m s . c o m www.fire-police-ems.com Price $14.95 (DVD) This DVD gives an account of six Los Angeles firefighter, who peddled 3300 miles within 45 days from their city to New York City to help support two foundations benefitting those who died on 9-11-01. Their quest was not only to recognize and remember the 343 New York City firefighters, who gave their lives but all those who died that day. Accompanied by a camper bus, a videographer who rode on a pickup truck tailgate to visualize the many aspects of the trip and the support group, these men withstood all kinds of weather, individual injuries and group conflicts at times to accomplish
JUMP TO FILE #012816105 checked for any fire extension. Largo Fire paramedics and Sunstar paramedics treated the occupant, who received injuries as a result of the fire and transported him to Tampa General Hospital – Regional Burn Center for further evaluation and treatment. No other condo units were effected in the incident. - TERRY TOKARZ
Let’s Roll
their mission. The video brings you through many stops throughout the trip, the many bicyclists who joined them when riding through and the hospitality shown them in many different ways. One thing realized is that when you become a firefighter you join a brotherhood, which is recognized wherever you go. I say the word brotherhood, but extend that meaning to the many female firefighters as well. The video has to be seen to appreciate the team’s efforts and reception in all of the stops along the way. In Albuquerque, NM one of them noticed that there was a pole hole in the restroom so that firefighters could hit the floor safely if they were using the room when a call came in rather than running to one in another room or taking the stairs. Their stops included Shanksville, Pennsylvania where one of the planes landed that fateful day and to the Pentagon where another one landed, before ending expedition to New York City.
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Bradenton City responds to trailer fire
Bradenton dispatch received a call from Manatee Trailer Park for a fire in a trailer on 21st Road East. Units enroute reported a black column of smoke in the area. Once on scene, units found flames coming from sides "A/B/C" of the trailer. The streets were too narrow for apparatus to drive down, so firefighters stretched in attack lines. Firefighters were able to keep the fire in the trailer of origin. The incident commander was Battalion Chief Steve Trompke. East Manatee Fire Rescue assisted on scene, the Red Cross assisted the displaced residents.
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Palatka Municipal Airport Open House/Fly In Putnam County Fire & EMS and the Palatka Fire Department provided Fire/Rescue and EMS services during the 6th Annual Open House and Fly In, held at the Kay Larkin Airport on Saturday, January 30th, 2016.
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Sarasota County holds Annual Fire Fest Hundreds attended the annual Sarasota County Fire Fest held at the Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial Reserve in Venice. This event was held in conjunction with Prescribed Fire Awareness Week this year. The message this event sends is how prescribed burns protect our communities from wildfire and maintains Florida's Ecosystem. Over a dozen agencies participated in this years event, which also included nature walks, and guest speakers.
Lehigh Acres head-on with entrapment At 6:49 p.m. on Feb. 4, LAFD Engines 101, 105, Rescue 101 and Battalion 100, Chief Christensen were dispatched to the intersection of Leeland Heights Boulevard at Greenwood Avenue for a vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Engine 101 Lieutenant James Edinger advised they had a two car head on crash with one victim trapped and one walking wounded. Engine 101 went to work with
JUMP TO FILE #020416113 the jaws extricating the unconscious female driver while Rescue 101 attempted to assess the heavily entrapped patient, who they immediately trauma alerted. Battalion 100 requested Leeflight and advised Engine 105 to set up a landing zone on Leeland Heights Boulevard.
The patient was quickly extricated from the wreckage by Engine 101's crew and CPR was initiated for what was now a trauma arrest. Battalion 100 cancelled Leeflight and Rescue 101 transported the trauma arrest to Lehigh Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced. - CHARLIE ROBBINS
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VOLUSIA COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
Volusia County hazMat training The Volusia County Hazardous Materials Team, the Local Emergency Planning Committee and Volusia County Emergency Management recently conducted a meth lab exercise in which staff field tested wet and dry substances. HazMat technicians entered a hot zone of unknown substances and used a Haz-Cat-Kit (an analytical toolbox of test devices) to obtain a positive identification of each substance.
LELAND GREEK
Structure fire in Webster Sumter County Fire & EMS responded to a report of a structural fire morning just after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29th. The first unit arrived on scene within eight minutes of being alerted, to find smoke conditions showing from the roof and eaves of the structure. Fire crews had the fire extinguished within ten minutes of their arrival, and were able to contain the fire to the kitchen. However, the fire resulted in significant heat and smoke damage throughout the home, displacing the family of four children and two adults. The Red Cross was notified to assist the family. The family was not home when the fire started. There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire was determined to be unintentional, from a pot of grease on the stove.
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Lauderhill responds to vehicle fires in Industrial Park On February 3, 2016, at 11:25 p.m., Lauderhill Fire Rescue responded to reported multiple vehicles on fire at an air conditioning business in the city’s Industrial Park. The first arriving unit, Engine 30 under the command “B” Shift Lieutenant Joel Moniz, located three commercial vehicles that were well involved in the rear storage yard of the property. Due to the swift actions of the crew, the fire was quickly brought under control and contained to the three initial vehicles. The six other vehicles in the fleet were not damaged. Lauderhill and state investigators determined the fire to be accidental.
SASHA STATON
Daytona Beach participates in African American Read-In In honor of Black History Month, firefighters from the Daytona Beach Fire Department attended the 7th Annual African American Read-In at Turie T. Small, a local elementary school. Participating firefighters were each given a book and assigned to a classroom. They sat in front of the students and read the book to them as they listened intently. Afterwards, each firefighter was asked to sign the inside of the book and it became part of the class’s library. The firefighters stuck around after reading and took many questions from the children and provided fire safety tips. Turie T. Small Principal Stephen Hinson told the firefighters how grateful he was to have them there and how much the children enjoy it.
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