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Hampton fire crews responded to a twoalarm commercial structure fire on East Pembroke Avenue.
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Richmond Fire Department crews responded to the 7-11 on Richmond Highway for two people stuck in a lift 30 feet in the air.
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As I write this editorial, the date is September 1, 2022. This editorial is my October editorial. Sitting at my desk, my mind is reflecting ahead to September 11, 2022. Taking a few moments remembering the day our nation was attacked, it is our duty to never forget September 11, 2001. I remember driving to work on a clear crisp day. The major story on the radio was about a “small” airplane that crashed into the World Trade Center. When I arrived at work, I immediately turned on the news and realized the airplane was not a small plane and my city was probably under attack. Yes, we were under attack. I reflected and shared my recollection with my readers for the past 21 years.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center, it is still common to find an FDNYFirefighter Transport Unit waiting outside of the hospital to bring one of our loved ones back home.
As we move into 2023, try to think about something special your department can do to bring peace in our world. Plan on reflecting with your neighboring departments to never forget September 11, 2001. Remember to never forget those that continue to be lost to 9/11 diseases. Never Forget!
As the summer months are passing us by and we enter the fall, are you prepared to do your job under different conditions? Already I am finding that the windows on my car are fogging up on the inside, making response a little slower. Before you know it, the inside fog will move to the outside of your car windows, and you will be reminded that winter is not far away. Please take the time to clear off your frosted windows before you respond to a call. Think about the children who are waiting at school bus stops. Use caution while responding through school zones and bus stops. I have seen two students who were badly hurt when they tried to run across a busy street to catch a bus that they were late for.
Last year, I attended as many memorial services as possible. One year later I find myself thanking many of my photographers who joined me and spread throughout as many communities as possible, capturing photographs of the memorial services. Fire News utilized our photographs in our 9/11 20th Anniversary-Fire News Remembrance and Tribute edition. This magazine was a work of art that remembered all those lost on September 11, 2001, and continued paying tribute to those that passed away over the past 20 years due to illnesses spurred by toxic chemicals generated by the attack. When I pass
Is your fire prevention program updated with new ideas to bring to the kids in your district?
Yes, September and October are busy times in the fire service. Polish off your ideas and incorporate new activities into your Safety Programs. If you need help, meet with your Fire Prevention Committees to discuss what you can do to embellish your Fire Prevention Program.
Remember; if it wasn’t for the beep, you would still be asleep! Change your smoke and CO detector batteries or if you have 10-year detectors, check their dates to ensure that they are still good.
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paramedics, firefighters initiated an aggressive interiorfire a ttack on the structure and performed a search. All three adults were transported to a local hospital forfurthercare and evaluation. Firefighters were able to protect exposures, yet one additional home was damaged by heat. No firefighters were injured. The fire was placed undercontrol 0157.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the 1000 Block of Lake Kennedy Drive, in downtown, fora residential structure fire. Emergency Communications dispatched the incident at 0105. Engine 3, Ladder3, and Medic 3, arrived at 0111 to find heavy fire and smoke showing from a single-story home. Three adults were outside the structure with injuries related to the fire when firefighters and medics arrived. As the three adults were being evaluated by
On July 8, 2022, firefighters from Woodstock, Toms Brook and Shenandoah County responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 81 at the 287 southbound milemarker. Crews utilized Class B foam to mitigate the incident.
- Fire News photo by Zachary Hottel
- Photo courtesy of Lynn Cherry for Hampton FR
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House Fire in Remote Area Fully Involved on Arrival
It’s a One in a Million Chance, They Said!
On August 27, 2022, Stanley Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the Stanley Fire Department responded to a structure fire involving a house. The house is on Susan Lane in the Roundhead Mountain subdivision, in a mountainous area about three-miles South of Stanley. The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived and was a total loss. Due to the remote area there was a delay in anyone reporting the fire. No one was home at the time of the blaze. The Red Cross was assisting two displaced adults. Six units and 29 firefighters from Stanley FD responded to the call and were assisted by a tankerand crew from the Luray and Shenandoah fire departments. Two units from the Stanley Rescue Squad responded but no injuries were reported. The Shenandoah Fire Department also stood by at the Stanley Fire Department. - Submitted by Terry Pettit
Recently, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to Pineland Drive fora structure fire. The callerreported they had a kitchen fire, whi ch was quickly spreading. Fire crews arrived to find a two-story, single-family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Crews quickly stretched an attack line and, when they made entry into the structure, they found the fire had rapidly spread and there was a heavy fire condition. During theirsearches, they were able to successfully rescue one dog. The fire was soon marked under control.
- Fire News photo by CFN Media
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Careerand volunteerunits from Albemarle County responded to a fire caused by a lightning strike recently. The first apparatus arrived on scene five minutes afterdispatch. All occupants, including the family dog, were able to safely evacuate with no reported injuries, and will be staying with nearby relatives. Extensive damage was reported to the roof.
Firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue recently responded to a vehicle fire in the 800 block of Wilroy Road. The fire was quickly knocked down by crews without incident, and no injuries were reported.
- Photo courtesy of Suffolk FR
Stanley Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the Stanley Fire Department responded to a structure fire involving a garage recently, located on Hawksbill Park Road about three miles east of Stanley. Chief Pettit stated that fire was coming from the entire roof area of the garage when firefighters arrived, and the probable cause was going to be lightning. Pettit stated that a storm had just passed through the area that had quite a lot of lightning with it. There were several vehicles stored in the garage that were destroyed. This included a pickup truck, a new side-by-side Ferris Mower, a four-
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wheeler, a traileralong with tools and antiques. Total estimated damage including building and contents is around $250,000. Five units and 17 firefighters from the Stanley Fire Department responded to the call and were assisted by a tankerand crew from the Luray Fire Department. It took firefighters 30 minutes to bring the fire undercontrol. Aunit from Page County EMS also responded but no injuries were reported. The Page County Sheriff’s Dept. and Virginia State Police assisted with traffic control.
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Norfolk Fire Department B-shift crews were met with a big job as they were called to the 700 block of Church Street fora working commercial fire. On arrival, they found heavy smoke coming from the Family Dollarbusiness and they quickly upgraded the incident to a second alarm. Engines 01, 02, 06, 07, 08 and 11; Ladders 01, 07 and 08, and R01, M02, BC01, BC02, Car4 and the FM Group responded and operated on scene working to obtain fire control in the structure. An aggressive attack prevented the fire from spreading to the adjacent businesses.
- Photos courtesy of Norfolk FR
Norfolk Commercial Fire
Fully Involved on Meridian Avenue
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Recently, HanoverCounty Fire-EMS units responded to the 8300 block of Truman Road fora fire in the area of the attic. Crews forced entry and evacuated three occupants. The fire was extinguished quickly and crews began overhaul and protecting valuables. The fire marshal was dispatched to investigate the origin and cause. Units responding: AirLight 406, Rehab 413, Engine 406, Engine 401, Engine 407, Engine 410, Truck 413, BC 402, Medic 410 and Ambulance 416.
Recently, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 15800 block of Meridian Avenue fora structure fire. Multiple callers reported that they could see fire coming from the roof of theirneighbor’s house. They also reported an elderly female was possibly trapped. At that time, an additional medic was added to the assignment due to the reports. Fire crews quickly arrived to find a single-story dwelling with heavy fire showing through the roof of the structure. Battalion 201 took overcommand and updated all units that the structure had become fully involved. Soon afterthat report, he pulled all crews out of the structure and switched to a defensive attack. Fortunately, soon after crews switched to a defensive attack, crews got an update that the elderly female was not inside the structure at the time of the fire. - Fire News photo by CFN Media
Structure Fire on Truman Road
- Photo courtesy of Hanover County FR
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) created a Community Risk Reduction (CRR) workgroup to identify, prioritize and address all hazard risks statewide. VDFPis seeking to fill this workgroup with highly motivated individuals from varying disciplines that are interested in furthering orcreating a meaningful and effective CRR program. Participation is not limited to fire service personnel. As ourgoal is to obtain holistic data, individuals in public education and the private sectorare encouraged to participate. If you are interested in enhancing CRR efforts in yourarea, this is the workgroup foryou! Scan the QR code to sign up to join the workgroup. The workgroup will meet virtually periodically starting in early 2023.
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Residential Fire on Pughsville Road
- Fire News photo by CFN Media
Chesapeake Fire Department provided automatic aid as the Pughsville neighborhood borders the City of Suffolk and the City of Chesapeake. Responding units included Battalion 2, Engine 5, Engine 25, Engine 10, Chesapeake Engine 12, Ladder11, Ladder3, Chesapeake Ladder10, Rescue 1, Medic 5, EMS 2, Safety 1, Fire Marshal 1 and 4.
Garage Fire in Hanover
Crews from Woodstock, Toms Brook, Edinburg, and Shenandoah County safely evacuated two mobility limited individuals during an electrical fire in the town of Woodstock. This July 19, 2022, incident resulted in limited damage to a residence and no injuries. - Fire News photo by Zachary Hottel
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the 3800 Block of Pughsville Road, in North Suffolk, fora residential fire. Emergency Communications dispatched the incident at 0205 on August 3, 2022. Battalion 2, Engine 5, Engine 25, Ladder11, and Medic 5 arrived at 0212 to find heavy fire and smoke showing from a 40foot single-wide remanufactured residential home. Investigation found a welladvanced fire in the abandoned structure. Firefighters were able to prevent the spread of fire to adjacent homes and performed a search of the interior.
- Photo courtesy of Suffolk FR
Recently, the HanoverFire Department responded to Shannon Road fora reported structure fire. Medic 406 arrived to find heavy fire showing from the Charlie side of a detached garage. Engine 406 quickly stretched two attack lines and began an aggressive offensive attack. The fire quickly spread and there was soon heavy fire showing from all sides of the garage. Crews got a fast knock on the fire and the incident was soon able to be placed undercontrol. All exposures were able to be protected. Fire crews remai ned on scene into the early morning hours preforming overhaul operations.
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almost three hours to make sure the fire was out. The house and a carwere total losses worth an estimated $400,000. Five units and 19 firefighters from the Stanley Fire Department responded to the call and were assisted by a tankerand crew from the Luray Fire Department. Aunit from Page County EMS also responded but no injuries were reported. The Stanley Police Department also assisted with traffic control.
On August 1, 2022, Stanley Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the Stanley Fire Department responded to a structure fire involving a house at 0656. The house was located on Al Good Drive in Stanley. Contractors had been remodeling the house forthe past several weeks. Chief Pettit said that fire was coming through the roof of the house when firefighters arrived, and it took nearly 30 minutes to bring the fire undercontrol. Firefighters remained on the scene for
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Stanley House Fire
- Photos courtesy of Suffolk FR
On August 27, 2022, Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the 3600 Block of Sleepy Hole Road, in Driver, fora residential structure fire. Emergency Communications dispatched the incident at 0038. Engine 10, Medic 10, and EMS 2 arrived at 0046 to find heavy fire and smoke showing from a large two-story residential home. Two adults were outside the structure with critical burns when fire fighters and medics arrived. Advanced Life Support care was pro vided by paramedics to the patients while additional firefighters initiated a fire attack. Both patients were transported by ground to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. One firefighterwas injured.
2 Burned at Sleepy Hole Road Fire
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Nursing Home Fire Woodstockin
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- Photo courtesy of Fairfax County FR
On July 27, 2022, firefighters successfully extinguished a working fire at a nursing home facility in Woodstock. All residents were safely evacuated aftera fire was discovered in a laundry room. Extensive overhaul and ventilation operations followed. Crews from Woodstock, Toms Brook, Edinburg and Shenandoah County responded.
- Fire News photo by Zachary Hottel
On August 29, 2022, at 0228, units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, and City of Alexandria, were dispatched forhouse a fire in the 6600 block of ElderAvenue in Springfield. Heavy fire was showing on arrival of units. Crews quickly brought the fire under control.
- Fire News photo by CFN Media
Richmond MVA and Extrication
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- Photo courtesy of Richmond FD
Recently, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 9400 block of Renbridge Road foran MVA. While units were responding, more information began to come in reporting the vehicle was overturned and there was a possible entrapment. Engine 209 arrived to find a vehicle into the woods and quickly checked on injuries, finding one person heavily entrapped. Crews also soon discovered this was a Virginia Green vehicle and the pesticides in the truck were actively leaking effecting a nearby stream. At that time, a hazmat assignment was added to the incident. Rescue 203 was also then added to help quickly extricate the patient. Hazmat 202 and 221 soon arrived on scene and worked to reduce all environmental threats. The patient was quickly extricated and transported to Chippenham hospital.
Buckhorn Drive Hazmat Call
Renbridge Road Extrication
Suffolk Fire Rescue crews responded to an MVAin the 1200 block of Buckhorn Drive. First arriving crews found a tanker truck on its side leaking used cooking oil onto the surrounding area. Ahazmat cleanup company was called by the trucking company to contain and clean up the approximately 1600 gallon spill. There were no injuries. Responding units were Battalion 1, Engine 7, EMS 1, Medic 7, Rescue 1, Safety 1 and the Suffolk Fire Marshal’s Office.
- Fire News photo by CFN Media
- Photo courtesy of Suffolk FR
Fatality at Fuel Truck Overturn
Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to Route 288 north, half a mile north of the Courthouse Road exit foran MVAwith entrapment and fuel leaking. Crews arrived on scene to find a 69-year-old man trapped in a tankertruck unconscious. Crews also discovered that 7,000 gallons of fuel in the truck was actively leaking. Fire crews worked to extricate the man within 20 minutes and he was then rushed to Chippenham Hospital, where he laterdied. Multiple foam blankets were put down and crews began to build a dam to prevent the fuel from spreading into the wooded area. Fire crews remained on scene until the early morning hours of the next day working this incident.
Recently, Richmond crews responded to WestoverHills Boulevard and King William Road forthe report of a single-vehicle MVAwith entrapment. They arrived to an overturned vehicle with two of the seven occupants entrapped. Crews stabilized the vehicle and extricated the patients.
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Suffolk Fire Rescue responded to an apartment fire in the 400 block of Wellons Street. MasterFirefighterParamedic Morgan Reid is giving oxygen to two cats that were rescued by firefighters.
- Fire News photo by CFN Media
Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 600 block of Watkins CenterParkway foran MVAinvolving an overturned vehicle. Engine 205 arrived to find a two-vehicle MVAwith one of the vehicles on its roof. Engine 205 then quickly went to check forentrapment and injuries. Fortunately, no one was trapped in the vehicle. One person was transported to a local hospital with minorinjuries.
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they tried to lowerthe lift. Engine 17 and Truck 3 were able to handle the job and get the occupants down safely.
stalled boom lift afteran equipment malfunction.
- Photos courtesy of Fairfax County FR
Aerial Rescue in Richmond
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Boom Lift Malfunction Rescue
On August 20, 2022, at 1646, Fairfax County Station 11, Penn Daw B-Shift were dispatched fora rescue in the 2800 block of Poag Street in Groveton area. Two workers were assisted from the bucket of a
Richmond Fire Department crews responded to the 7-11 store on Richmond Highway forthe report of two people stuck in a lift 30 feet in the air. The basket reportedly kept tipping overwhen the
- Photos courtesy of Richmond FD
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help. Asuccessful treat and release. Lieutenant Benderclaims a refusal form was procured from the little feathered friend before flying off.
- Photos courtesy of Fairfax County FR
Fairfax County Police Department Animal Protection took the kitten to Fairfax County Animal Shelterforeventual adoption.
Kitten stuck in a storm drain? No problem forthe crew of Fairfax County Engine 409, Mount Vernon, B-Shift! Probationary FirefighterJames Gupton made the grab to get kitty to safety.
The crew at Fairfax County Station 24, Woodlawn, A-Shift, returning from a late night call, found they had a “fly in” patient suffering a medical emergency. Unit 24-Aflew into action and provided the patient a dose of water(with a hint of sugar) that seemed to
Fly-in Served and Released
Fairfax Kitten Rescue
- Photos courtesy of Fairfax County FR
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Fuel Leak on I-64
Albemarle County careerand volunteerunits worked to mitigate an active fuel leak on eastbound I-64 (west of the Dick Woods exit). All lanes remained open as work was on the shoulder.
- Photo courtesy of Albemarle County FR
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On December12, 2021, fire crews from Louisa, Mineral, Bumpass and Locust Creek a blaze the Calvary of Louisa
Mineral1939MineralVolunteerFireDepartment’sfirstmotorizedapparatus,a1939Chevrolet/Darley500GPMpumper.Thisunitiscurrentlybeingrestoredforparadesandotherpublicrelationsevents. - Photo courtesy of Mineral VFD
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Looking Back
Getting Ready fora New Subdivision
Little Fork has a new subdivision underconstruction in in its first-due area. Stonehaven will consist of over700 homes and include a shopping centerand othercommercial structures. It is located at the intersection of Rixeyville Road and Lee Highway. Firefighters have been working with the developers and all aspects from sales to site managers as the infrastructure is built. We are ensuring that we will be prepared forany emergency. There are now new homes that are built, and sales are in progress. The department held a watersupply drill forboth pumperdrivers and prospective drivers. The hydrant system is in place and working in the areas that have new homes underconstruction. Thanks to the 13 volunteers who could participate. - Photos courtesy of Litter Fork FR
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- Photos courtesy of Suffolk FR
Personnel from Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth Fire Departments at the Norfolk Southern safety train hazmat class recently.
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- Photos courtesy or Louisa County FR
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HazMat Training
- Photos courtesy of Galax FD
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Galax Holds ExplorerTraining
Great night of Explorertraining at the Galax Fire Department. The topic of the night was ventilation and overhaul, utilizing an acquired structure. Real-life work produced real-life sweat. Nice job by all the Explorers!
- Photos courtesy of Albemarle County FR
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Before any fireworks display can begin, an ACFR Fire Marshal (FM) completes an inspection of the display set-up to ensure proper safety protocols are in place. Pyrotechnicians must be credentialed an d show proof of such to the FM.
Once the display has been inspected, the FM works with the venue to ensure people are not sitting within a certain radius of the launch area based on the size of the mortars being used. This is to protect people not
Independence Day is synonymous with fireworks. ACFR’s Fire Marshal’s Office works with all public and private aerial firew orks displays in our county, not just on busy weekends like Fourth of July, but the many shows that celebrate milestones throughout the year.
AHoliday in the Life of a Fire Marshal
The FM’s job is not over when the show begins. They track each firework as it’s launched to count any that don’t explode in the air. After the show, the FM will work with the pyrotechnician to find any undetonated fireworks and watch for potential flare-ups from debris.
only from debris, but any potential misfired fireworks. The FM then addresses any issues or needs that come up —in one case over the weekend a drone operator that was flying near the launch area had to be found to explain to him why it was unsafe to fly the drone where fireworks were being displayed.
Welcome Amazon
Suffolk Fire Rescue crews along with Suffolk Police participate d in the ribbon cutting ceremony forthe all-new Amazon Distribution Centerat Northgate Commerce Parkway recently. - Photos courtesy of Suffolk FR
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Recently, 22 motivated young adults, took a journey with Portsmouth Fire Rescue and Emergency Services into the world of Fire and EMS. During this fun filled week, a small fire academy setting was created to show a glimpse into the types of work involved in fire and emergency services. Some topics covered included; emergency medical care, 911 dispatching, fire prevent ion and safety, Nightingale helo ops, vehicle extrication, hose deployment and suppression, and so much more. Thank you to the incredible Fire Marshal staff, and all the dedicated men and women who took the time and patience to ensure a very enjoyable and educational week of learning.
- Photos courtesy of Norfolk FR
Ladies, your career possibilities are limitless! Congratulations on a fantastic week! You can become anyone you want to be! “Courage, Confidence, Character.”
Camp Fury 2022 Is in the Books!
Getting a Glimpse of the Fire Service and EMS
- Photos courtesy of Portsmouth FR
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What an exciting week it’s been for these motivated young ladies! For the last five days, Camp Fury 2022, a program sponsored through the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, has been traveling all around Norfolk, from our own NFR Training Division, to Nauticus for rappelling, to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, and to Norfolk Police Department. They’ve gotten the opportunity to experience life as a firefighter, police officer, or US Navy service member.
A10-percent discount applies to all registrations until October31, 2022. We look forward to seeing you at one of these great conferences!
This year’s speakers include Former Firefighter, Police Officer, Author, and Comedian Travis Howze, Save-a-Warrior Founder Jake Clark, FDNYDeputy Chief Frank Leeb, Retired FDNY Captain Mike Dugan, Retired OKCFD Major Chris Fields, Dr Sara Jahnke, Dr Jeff Burgess, and more! Visit our website to view our entire lineup and purchase your tickets!
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5TH ANNUALFIREFIGHTER HEALTH & WELLNESS CONFERENCE
The FRCE has held successful cancer and behavioral health symposia over the last five years and aims to take a more holistic approach with this year’s event. Combining the two events provides for a more robust group of speakers and allows participants to attend both conferences for one greatThereprice.are
REGISTRATION NOWOPEN FOR FDSOA 2023 HEALTH AND SAFETYCONFERENCE
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The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Health and Safety Conference. The Health and Safety Conference will be held in conjunction with the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) Health and Wellness Symposium January 17-20, 2023, at the Tradewinds Island Grand in St Pete’s Beach, Florida. Pre-conference programs will be held January 15-16. Registration for the Apparatus Conference, held January 8-10, 2023, at the Gilbert Fire Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, will be available soon.
Schedules are now available
other significant additions to the Health and Safety Conference in three co-sponsors. F.I.E.R.O., Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) and the Science Alliance, a new community of scientists and fire service profes sionals dedicated to improving the health and safety of first responders, have all signed on as sponsors of the event to participate in some way and expand the reach of the conference.
https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=17130,atanassemblageofnotableandhighly-skilledinstructors.GeneralsessionspeakersincludeDr.RichardGasaway,founderofSituationalAwarenessMatters!;Dr.LoriMoore-Merrell,USFireAdministrator;andChiefDennisCompton,Mesa,Arizona(Ret.).Registrationisavailableforthesegreatclassesandevents.
The 5th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness conference is coming soon to Beavercreek, Ohio, on October 26, 27 and 28, 2022. The Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference is the most affordable health and wellness conference in America!
As firefighter health and safety has become a topic at the fore front of the fire service, including these organizations expands our pool of subject matter experts.
Pre-conference events include Health and Safety Officer (HSO) and Incident Safety Officer (ISO) 2-day academies, Response to Battery Emergencies, Infectious Control, Accident Investigation , a F.I.E.R.O PPE Workshop and The 5 Reads.
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We wish you only the best in retirement, Tom!
Handbook, 2003), Burn Team, Instructor/Evaluator for Fire Academy, Planning Staff member for Tomato Festival and an original Honor Guard Member (volunteer and career). He co-authored for the promotional revamp project 2013 (Advanced Leadership Program). Tom is the Founder and Board Member of the Hanover Crisis Relief for Emergency Workers (C.R.E.W.) Foundation. This foundation provides aid in times of financial crisis, hardships or emergency situat ions to Hanover County Emergency Responders, uniformed and civilian, both active and retired and their families. As well, he is a graduat e of the Virginia Fire Officers Academy.
Norfolk’s FF
Fire Marshal Hoddinott was hired on July 29, 1996, and served the city for 26 years. Congrats on a greatThecareer.City of Portsmouth and the community, are thankful for your dedicated service. FM Hoddinott's official retirement date was July 31, 2022.
2, 4, 9 and 11 (Operations), and Training (assistant instructor). He served on the following Specialty Teams for the department: Ori ginal instructor for the Hanover County Fire Academy (HCFA—which is now known as The Fire Academy), Introduced Drill and Ceremony. He wrote the Instructor Code of Conduct, introduced the Instructor Core Values (this information published in The Volunteer Training Officer’s
Hanover’s Tom Nelson Retires
Tom was the first Black senior officer in Hanover Fire-EMS, becoming an Assistant District Chief in Chickahominy District 10 and was the first Black firefighter hired by Hanover County. During his long career he has served the citizens of Hanover County, The Commonwealth of Virginia and US Army (active duty, National Guard and Reserves)
Tom is supported by his wife Yun, Ssn William, daughter Kimberly, son-in-law Justin and four grandchildren. In retirement he plans to continue golfing, working with the Hanover C.R.E.W. Foundation, teaching for the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and volunteering to teach with the Hanover Fire-EMS Training Section.
Portsmouth’s Hoddinott Calls it a Career
Please join us in congratulating Tom Nelson as he begins his first day of retirement from Hanover FireEMS.Firefighter/Medic Thomas ‘Tom’ Sydney Nelson began his service with us in 1996 as a volunteer at Chickahominy Station 10. He was then hired and served as a career Firefighter/Medic on August 1, 2002 until his Duringretirement.hiscareer he served at Station 10, 13 (Volunteer), our Technical Services Division (Volunteer Training Officer served as Training 5 and Training 6), Stations
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Congratulations to Assistant Fire Marshal Bill Hoddinott, who has completed his career with the Portsmouth Fire Department.
Donald Teasley Jr. Calls it a Career
If you passed by Fairfax County Fire Station 24, in Woodlawn, lately you may have noticed the newly completed mural on its façade, featuring portrait depictions of six firefighters. This beautiful mural reflects the diversity of the Fairfax County Fire Department, and the diversity of community we serve. The mural was painted by artist Nicholas Zimbro.
Fire Station 6 in Norfolk, may be a bit more quiet in the future, as the famous ‘Donald Teasley laugh’will be missing. FirefighterDonald Teasley, Jr., worked his final shift with his B shift crew Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Having served the citizens of Norfolk forjust under27 years, he now officially gets to wearhis “NFR Retired” hat. Thank you foryour service and commitment to Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Donald- enjoy your retirement!
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Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and co-workers in our Emergency Communications Center.
Senior Dispatcher Ferguson served the great City of Portsmouth for 18 years, and was respected and loved by all who knew him. All of us with Portsmouth Fire Rescue and EMS are deeply saddened by his untimely death.
It is with deepest sympathy and regret that Poertsmouth Fire Rescue and EMS announced the death of Senior Emergency Dispatcher Elton Ferguson.Senior Dispatcher Ferguson passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was 52-years old.
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