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| Visibility dominates aerial wildland firefighting efforts across state If pilots cannot see, they cannot fly. Visibility for all aerial operations is crucial to mission success and safety. Due to more than 200 wildland fires burning across Alaska, smoky conditions are becoming more and more of a hindrance for pilots. "Visibility is dominating our decision making. It's telling us what we can and cannot do." said Dave Bloemkr, a Wildfire Operations Technician for the BLM Alaska Fire Service Tanana Zone. The smoke from the fires, assisted by weather conditions in central and eastern Alaska have created an added obstacle for state and federal agencies' suppression efforts. When smoky conditions worsen, aircraft are unable to fly daily missions to make water drops, transport firefighters and supply crews in the field. With a landmass roughly one-fifth of the entire contiguous U.S., Alaska depends mostly on helicopters and airplanes to support wildland fire suppression and resource management. ALASKA WILDLAND FIRE INFORMATION Clear Fire breaches fire lines to neighborhoods The Clear Fire in Interior Alaska jumped into a rural subdivision late Wednesday near Anderson as crews work to keep it from reaching the Parks Highway, according to fire officials in charge of extinguishing the blaze. A community meeting to discuss updated information is planned tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Hall, located at 911 D Street. The meeting is also planned to be streamed on the Alaska Division of Forestry Facebook page. In a Thursday morning update, fire officials with multiple agencies said winds that blew in from the southwest fanned the flames in the southeast corner of the fire, which grew by over 8,500 acres since Wednesday morning to a new total of 61,589 acres. The fire breached a dozer line that had been set in place by crews earlier in the week that runs east to west, near Diane Avenue. KTUU-TV NBC 2 ANCHORAGE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Two boats 'completely destroyed', eight others damaged in Ohio fire The US Coast Guard's Toledo Marine Safety Unit responded to a massive fire at the Son Rise Marina in Sandusky on Thursday. According to the Coast Guard's Great Lakes division, they responded to a pollution threat caused by the fire. Officials said multiple boats went up in flames. The Coast Guard said it is working with port partners to mitigate environmental impacts and to oversee the removal of the boats. It's unclear what sparked the fire. WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 TOLEDO Related Photos: Boats Burn in Ohio Fire Reports of bomb threats to campuses across U.S. include Kansas schools A report of a bomb threat Thursday afternoon at Dodge City Community College is the latest among similar threats made to campuses across the U.S., investigators confirmed. On the all reporting a bomb in the Arts classroom at Dodge City Community College, no suspicious device was located. The Dodge City Police Department said the call said the bomb was located at the back of a classroom and that it would detonate in a little more than one hour. "Police Fire and EMS responded and coordinated with campus security to evacuate the area and sweep the stated location," the Dodge City PD said. This followed college administration and security requesting the area be swept by a police K-9 specialized in detecting explosives. KWCH-DT CBS 12 HUTCHINSON Firefighters who saved the historic Whiskey Row are being celebrated 'Kentucky style' VIDEO: What better way to say 'thank you' than with a bottle of bourbon? That's what Old Forester is doing to commemorate the Firefighters who saved Whiskey Row seven years ago. The historic block in Downtown Louisville caught fire on July 7, 2015, and was nearly destroyed. Firefighters managed to safely put out the fire while also preserving the historic façade. As Louisville Fire Chief Gregory Frederick remembers, it was not an easy task. "It was a huge challenge for us," Frederick said. "Not to mention that it was such a large area, it was almost like having two separate fires. One on Washington Street, and one on Main Street." It took several hours for the firefighter to extinguish the blaze. Nearby business the Troll Pub went without damage. "We were extremely lucky," operating partner Ben Barker said. WLKY-TV CBS 32 LOUISVILLE 4 types of robots currently used to aid first responders First responders must handle various disaster response situations, ranging from simple fire extinguishing drills or minor accidents to huge disasters such as terrorist attacks. While the job of all first responders, including firefighters, police and medics, is to prepare for often dangerous scenarios, there is always a risk of the first responders getting into the same trouble as those they attempt to rescue every day. This is where the robots come into play. The number of catastrophic global disasters continues to increase. Whenever it comes to emergency aid, it logically follows that more assistance is preferable to less. Fire Detectors. Fire is very dangerous and can cause a building to collapse within minutes if not attended to. Unfortunately, firefighters may not always be able to realize fires that have spread up to the ceiling or inside the walls. WE ARE THE MIGHTY Florida firefighter paddles 80 open ocean miles for cystic fibrosis research PHOTOS: At 25 years old, Destin firefighter and EMT Holly Heidenreich loves the extreme life. Most recently paddling 80 miles from Bimini, Bahamas to mainland Florida with her bare hands. With her teammate, Megan Scully from Lake Worth, Fla., the women made up the only prone board paddling team for the 2022 Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis challenge. The pair completed the 80 miles in 15 hours, 38 minutes and 41 seconds. Prone paddling is different than paddleboard or kayaking. Heidenreich said the paddler is on their stomach or knees using only their arms to propel them forward. "I went on my knees and it's definitely faster, but it will wear yourself out a bit more," said Heidenreich. "I laid on my stomach for most of it just hoping for the best and kept going" WKRG-TV CBS 5 MOBILE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D Tennessee - Roger Elliott Estes, Lieutenant, South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department, New Tazewell, TN Request for Proposals: Applications for Association Management Services/Contract General Manager - Proposals due by July 29, 2022 RFP For Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Systems (SCBA) - Bids Due By 5pm, July 15, 2022 NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Education & Training Save The Date: 16th Annual Fiesta de Los Bomberos - Feast & Fairways - September 15-17, 2022 COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies Fire Camp Reimbursements - IAFC's Volunteer Workforce Solutions offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 fire departments Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants - Check for Awards Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards - Check for Awards The Daily Dispatch Is Now On Facebook Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dailydispatch POST ANNOUNCEMENTS MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| Single Role Paramedics - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - The Dalles, OR Firefighter-Paramedic or EMT & Civilian Paramedic - Picture Rocks Fire & Medical District - Tucson, AZ Fire Protection Faculty Position - Portland Community College - Portland, OR Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Spokane Valley, WA Battalion Chief (3 positions) - City of Beloit - Beloit, WI Fire Chief/Director of Emergency Management - City of Monroe - Monroe, WI Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level & Lateral No Residency Requirement - La Pine Rural Fire Protection District - La Pine, OR Paramedic/Firefighter, Full Time - Teton County Fire & Rescue - Teton Valley, ID Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic - City of Rochester - Rochester, NY Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Bainbridge Island Fire Department - Bainbridge Island, WA Administrative Division Manager - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID Assistant Chief of Operations - South King Fire & Rescue - Federal Way, WA Entry-level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter/EMT - West Pierce Fire & Rescue - University Place, WA Paramedic, Full Time, Varied Shift - Adventist Health - Tillamook, OR Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Open Until Filled (Multiple Positions & Locations) Firefighter - City of Newport - Newport, OR Deputy Chief - Greenfield Fire Department - Greenfield, CA Firefighter/EMT III or Paramedic - Skagway Fire Department - Skagway, AK Training Officer - Skagway Fire Department - Skagway, AK Single-Role Paramedic - Snohomish County Fire District 17 - Granite Falls, WA Firefighter / EMT Paramedic - Yachats Rural Fire Protection District - Yachats, OR Fire Chief - Grays Harbor Fire District 2 - Aberdeen, WA Fire Inspector I/II - Central Lyon County Fire District - Dayton, NV (closes: Jul 08, 2022) Accountant - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Spokane, WA (closes: Jul 08, 2022) Training Division Chief - Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority - Florence, OR (closes: Jul 08, 2022) Assistant Fire Chief - City of Anacortes Fire Department - Anacortes, WA (closes: Jul 10, 2022) Fire Program Training Specialists - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training - Salem, OR (closes: Jul 14, 2022) Lateral Firefighters/ Paramedics (preferred) & EMTs - Northern Lakes Fire District - Hayden, ID (closes: Jul 15, 2022) Deputy Chief – Fire Marshal - Airway Heights Fire Department - Airway Heights, WA (closes: Jul 15, 2022) Fire Chief - Oshtemo Fire and Rescue - Oshtemo Township, MI (closes: Jul 15, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Battle Creek - Battle Creek, MI (closes: Jul 15, 2022) Firefighter & Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Redwood City - Redwood City, CA (closes: Jul 17, 2022) Paramedic AO (Apparatus Operator w/pump) - Turner Fire District - Turner, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Single Role Paramedic (non-entry) - Turner Fire District - Turner, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Firefighter - City of Roseburg Fire Department - Roseburg, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Marysville - Marysville, CA (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Fire Marshal - Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority - Florence, OR (closes: Jul 22, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Alamosa - Alamosa, CO (closes: Jul 25, 2022) Firefighter EMT Basic/EMT Paramedic - City of Gresham - Gresham, OR (closes: Aug 01, 2022) Accounting Specialist - Frederick-Firestone Fire District - Frederick, CO (closes: Aug 02, 2022) Firefighter Paramedics - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - The Dalles, OR (closes: Aug 08, 2022) Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Sparks - Sparks, NV (closes: Aug 17, 2022) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| Extrication Equipment - $3,500 - Port Angeles, WA 2000 Ford Motors AMB - $12,000 - Burien, WA 2000 NaviStar International 4700 LP 4x2 - $10,000 - Burien, WA 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Type 1 Road Rescue Ambulance - $25,000 OBO - Cusick, WA 2011 Rosebauer Rescue w/ Light and Air - $197,000 OBO - Crestwood, MO MTECH PolyTough Fire Skid w/ Striker 3 pump - $20,000 (AS-IS) - Clatskanie, OR 1995 Ford L9000 4 Door - Minimum bid $20k, accepting bids through July 30th - Corbett, OR 2008 E450 Ford Type 3 Braun NW Ambulance - $25,000 OBO - Orting, WA POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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| Basic Infection Control Class - Northwest Fire District - Marana, AZ - July 11-12, 2022 Fire Officer I - Clallam County Fire District 2 - Port Angeles, WA - July 15-24, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 6-9, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 10-24, 2022 Fire Inspector I Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - September 12-15, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 12-15, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 12-15, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operation - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 16-18, 2022 Vision 2022 - FirstNet Users Summit - Public Safety Broadband Technology Association - Las Vegas, NV - September 19-22, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 19-23, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Introduction to Basic Peer Support Training - Webinar - September 22, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 26-30, 2022 Firefighter 2 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 1-15, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 3-7, 2022 Fire Service Instructor II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 3-7, 2022 Incident Safety Officer - Bend Fire & Rescue - Bend, OR - October 7-9, 2022 The Engine Company: Effective Fire Attack - With Jeff Shupe and Strategic Fire Training - Olympia, WA - October 8-9, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery - October 10-13, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - On-Line Delivery - October 10-14, 2022 American Fire Sprinkler Association 41 Convention - Register Now! - Las Vegas, NV - October 16-19, 2022 2022 Fire Prevention Institute - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Lake Chelan, WA - October 17-21, 2022 Fire Officer 3 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Duvall, WA - October 17-25, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 24-28, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Fire Officer I - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery - November 7-11, 2022 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - November 14-17, 2022 Fire Officer 4 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Duvall, WA - November 14-21, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - November 14-18, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - November 28 - December 2, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - December 5-9, 2022 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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