go to the daily dispatch web site
Residents of Western Alaska communities in need of help following the devastation left behind by the massive mid-September storm will be receiving over $1 million in recovery funding. The Alaska Community Foundation announced Monday that over $500,000 will be dispersed this week to towns that need it most, with the rest of the $1.25 million total to be handed out starting in early November. The foundation, which works with philanthropic organizations and people, credited over 2,400 "generous individuals," as well as numerous businesses, corporate sponsors and Alaska Native organizations for the funding, which was put into the Western Alaska Disaster Recovery Fund, established Sept. 17 by the foundation.  
KTUU-TV NBC 2 ANCHORAGE  
PHOTOS: Bay District Schools is reporting an explosion that happened during the lighting of a traditional homecoming bonfire at A. Crawford Mosley High School. BDS officials said they are investigating the cause of the fire and they followed their customary safety protocols. "We know that many people who live close to A. Crawford Mosley High School probably heard a loud and disturbing noise a short time ago. Everyone is safe and no students were in danger at any time. While lighting our traditional Homecoming bonfire, something in the fire caused an explosion. Deputies and firefighters were already on hand, in line with our customary safety protocols, and so they immediately jumped in to ensure the fire remained contained. We are investigating the cause of the explosion because we did not deviate from our usual bonfire lighting procedures."  
WJHG-TV NBC 7 PANAMA CITY  
VIDEO: For the last year, Suffolk Fire and Rescue has been training a new class of heroes. In that class is a one-of-a-kind recruit. When he graduates from training, there will be no other firefighter like him in Hampton Roads. In three weeks, Chris Heater will become a Suffolk firefighter. "I actually grew up watching Backdraft, so, I don't know... it was just always a calling," Chris said. At 33, Chris is the oldest member of his recruit class. "It makes it a little rougher trying to compete with the young guys." The trainees are put in challenging, and uncomfortable, situations. "We put them in confined spaces. We put them at heights where they have probably never been, 100 feet on a ladder," said Lieutenant Durand Coltrane, who oversees Suffolk Firefighter Recruit Training.  
WAVY-TV NBC 10 PORTSMOUTH  
Ventura County Fire Department's pump pod system now being adopted by other agencies for huge water savings during training. We're at Camarillo Airport, and at first glance, it looks like the scene of a fire. There are four Ventura County Fire trucks, hoses everywhere, and some firefighters pumping water. But, it's actually a training mission for some future fire department engineers, who drive and operate fire trucks. In the past, leaning how to operate trucks meant actually hooking up hoses to hydrants, and shooting out tens of thousands of gallons of water onto the ground. That's not practical during a drought. Ryan Burkett is an engineer with the Ventura County Fire Department, who is overseeing today's training project. He says the department came up with an idea.  
KCLU-FM 102.3 SANTA BARBARA  
In December 2020, a Tompkins High School football player fought for his life in the intensive care unit after a devastating crash. Now, two years later, he is aiming to help others. Samuel "Sam" Mills was ejected from his vehicle on Dec. 26 after losing control and hitting a curb while driving home from his job at Chick-fil-A on Pin Oak Road. According to the Fort Bend Sheriff's Office, Mills' car flipped over at least twice. He was 17 years old at the time. "Whenever I saw a hard thing, I didn't run away from it; I ran towards it," Mills said. Mills' road to recovery wasn't easy in the slightest. He underwent physical therapy and speech therapy. The support of his loving family, the community, and God, he credits, is what helped him get through it.  
KTRK-TV ABC 13 HOUSTON  
A unique property recently hit the market on the westside of Grand Rapids. The multi-unit property originally housed the Grand Rapids Fire Department Engine No. 8 back in the early 1900s. The home, located at 40 Lexington Ave. NW and listed for $899,999, is MLive's House of the Week.  
MLIVE  
View any reputable source and you’ll see that wildfire occurrences are increasing. So too is the voracity of wildfires, and the damages they leave in their wake. WE must face this reality, and take innovative action. Learn More
If you are a retired firefighter and would like to continue serving your local citizens with a National Safety Services company, we would like to meet you! Stay heavily involved with your local Fire Departments and Fire Department Charities. Part-Time, Flex-Time, and Great Pay. Join us and continue serving your community. www.FireFighterJobs.org
Sourcewell and FireRescue GPO have announced cooperative contract awards for firefighting equipment including breathing apparatus and turnout gear.
L-O-D-D Texas   - Brendan Torres, Firefighter, Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department, Dalhart, TX
L-O-D-D Texas   - Curtis Brown, Chief, Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department, Dalhart, TX
L-O-D-D Nebraska   - Michael Moody, Assistant Chief, Purdum Rural Fire District, Purdum, NE
L-O-D-D New Jersey   - Timothy R. Pfleger, Chief, Keyport Fire Department, Keyport, NJ
L-O-D-D Idaho   - Gerardo Rincon, Crew Boss, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon, ID
L-O-D-D Texas   - Charles D. Krampota, Captain, Alvin Volunteer Fire Department, Alvin, TX
WFCA Survey: CIMT - Certification & Qualifications   - Please complete by Nov. 1, 2022
Fire chiefs endorse position papers that confront the dynamic challenges facing today's fire service  
Broomfield Joins Regional CAD-to-CAD 911 Dispatching Hub   - Improving Response Times on Emergency Calls
"Lets Define Diversity"   - Related to the Fire Service & EMS Field Video
Wildfire Safety Guide  
First Responder Wellness   - Education & Training
COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies  
October is Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month: AED Contest   - Hosted by the PulsePoint Foundation
NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week   - October 9-15, 2022
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
FireRescue GPO is now part of Sourcewell:   - The FireRescue GPO cooperative purchasing program has become part of Sourcewell, the largest government-based cooperative in North America.
Sourcewell offers over 450 competitively awarded contracts   - Sourcewell contracts are created through a government solicitation process designed to satisfy your procurement requirements and are currently used by over 50,000 agencies across the United States and Canada.
HME   - A leader in the fire apparatus manufacturing industry with breakthrough engineering designs and the integration of leading technologies.
RadioMobile - Featured Supplier   - Fire/EMS Technology: fire station alerting, ruggedized terminals, in-vehicle AVL with mapping, customizable incident management and networking systems
Blauer - Featured Supplier   - Manufacturer of firefighter and EMS/EMT uniforms, outerwear, and other gear for first responders
CURTIS - Featured Supplier   - Provider of equipment that the fire service relies on including turnout gear, SCBA, tools, and other firefighting equipment
ALL FEATURED SUPPLIERS
Division Chief of Health and Safety   - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID
Deputy Chief of Operations   - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID
Fire Chief   - City of Aurora - Aurora, CO
Fire Chief   - City of Wheaton - Wheaton, IL
Full Time Firefighter   - City of Redding - Redding, CA
Firefighter/Paramedic   - Lake Havasu City Fire Department - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Fire Chief   - City of Baker City - Baker City, OR
Fire Marshal   - City of Twin Falls - Twin Falls, ID
Fire Marshal   - McMinnville Fire Department - McMinnville, OR
Deputy Chief of Operations/Training   - Grant County Fire District #3 - Quincy, WA
Administrative Assistant   - La Pine Rural Fire Protection District - La Pine, OR
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator   - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID
Community Risk Reduction Specialist   - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID
Battalion Chief Training Officer   - Canon City Area Fire Protection District - Canon City, CO
Emergency Management Coordinator, Wildfire Mitigation   - Eastside Fire & Rescue - First Review Sept. 21, 2022 - Issaquah, WA
Fire Chief   - Lakeport Fire Protection District - Lakeport, CA
Resident Intern Firefighter   - Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue - Nehalem, OR
Paramedic Firefighter / Single Role Paramedic   - Turner Fire District - Turner, OR
Deputy Fire Marshal   - Pierce County - Tacoma, WA
EMT/Firefighter, Career Full Time   - Teton County Fire & Rescue - Driggs, ID
Seasonal Firefighter or Part-time Firefighter EMT Basic/Paramedic   - Olympic Valley Fire Department - Olympic Valley, CA
Fire Marshal   - Copper Canyon Fire and Medical District - Camp Verde, AZ
Battalion Chief (EMS Coordinator)   - City of Nogales - Nogales, AZ
Battalion Chief (Prevention & Administration)   - City of Nogales - Nogales, AZ
Firefighter EMT No Residency Requirement   - La Pine Rural Fire Protection District - La Pine, OR (closes: Oct 07, 2022)
Fleet Mechanic   - Wenatchee Valley Fire Department - Wenatchee, WA (closes: Oct 07, 2022)
Firefighter/Paramedic   - Hoodland Fire District #74 - Welches, OR (closes: Oct 07, 2022)
Entry Level Firefighter   - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Spokane Valley, WA (closes: Oct 10, 2022)
Shift Lieutenant   - Timberline Fire Protection District - Black Hawk, CO (closes: Oct 11, 2022)
Ambulance Operator   - San Bernardino County Fire District - San Bernardino, CA (closes: Oct 13, 2022)
Firefighter   - Wenatchee Valley Fire Department - East Wenatchee, WA (closes: Oct 13, 2022)
Firefighter-Paramedic   - City of Juneau - Juneau, AK (closes: Oct 14, 2022)
Financial Analyst   - Marion County Fire District No. 1 - Salem, OR (closes: Oct 14, 2022)
EMT Firefighter   - Turner Fire District - Turner, OR (closes: Oct 14, 2022)
Firefighter/EMT   - City of Kenai Fire Department - Kenai, AK (closes: Oct 14, 2022)
Firefighter/Engineer Paramedic   - Santa Clara County Fire Department - Los Gatos, CA (closes: Oct 15, 2022)
Senior Fire Protection Plans Examiner   - City of Redding - Redding, CA (closes: Oct 16, 2022)
Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic & Lateral Firefighter/EMT   - Greeley Fire Department - Greeley, CO (closes: Oct 17, 2022)
EMT & Basic Life Support Technician   - City of Eugene - Eugene, OR (closes: Oct 18, 2022)
Firefighter/Paramedic/Basic/Recruit   - City of Sugar Land - Sugar Land, TX (closes: Oct 18, 2022)
Firefighter/EMT   - Umatilla Fire Department - Umatilla, OR (closes: Oct 19, 2022)
Assistant Fire Chief   - Avondale Fire and Medical Department - Avondale, AZ (closes: Oct 20, 2022)
Lateral Firefighter   - North Whatcom Fire and Rescue - Lynden, WA (closes: Oct 21, 2022)
Entry Level Firefighter   - North Whatcom Fire and Rescue - Lynden, WA (closes: Oct 21, 2022)
Lateral Firefighter   - Shoreline Fire Department - Shoreline, WA (closes: Oct 21, 2022)
Firefighter/EMT   - City of Olathe Fire Department - Olathe, KS (closes: Oct 21, 2022)
Firefighter/Paramedic   - Grand Junction Fire Department - Grand Junction, CO (closes: Oct 23, 2022)
Paramedic Entry/Experienced/Lateral   - Poulsbo Fire Department - Poulsbo, WA (closes: Oct 24, 2022)
Firefighter/EMT-B / Entry/Experienced/Lateral   - Poulsbo Fire Department - Poulsbo, WA (closes: Oct 24, 2022)
Fire Chief   - Scio Fire District - Scio, OR (closes: Oct 26, 2022)
Firefighter - Entry-Level, Lateral, or Paramedic   - City of Caldwell - Caldwell, ID (closes: Oct 27, 2022)
Entry Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter/EMT   - Greeley Fire Department - Greeley, CO (closes: Oct 28, 2022)
Firefighter   - Jackson County Fire District 3 - White City, OR (closes: Oct 30, 2022)
Firefighter/EMT-B   - City of Freeport - Freeport, IL (closes: Oct 31, 2022)
Fire Chief   - Golder Ranch Fire District - Tucson, AZ (closes: Oct 31, 2022)
Firefighter/EMT, Pending Paramedic & Firefighter/Paramedic   - Kansas City Fire Department - Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS (closes: Nov 02, 2022)
Deputy Fire Chief   - Menlo Park Fire Protection District - Menlo Park, CA (closes: Nov 03, 2022)
Assistant Fire Chief – Operations and EMS plans   - Port Angeles Fire Department - Port Angeles, WA (closes: Nov 04, 2022)
Fire Chief   - Troy Fire Protection District - Troy, IL (closes: Nov 04, 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
Command Training/Two-Day Mayday Management Workshop   - Blue Card - Phoenix, AZ - October 13-14, 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 - Classroom Delivery - Duvall, WA - October 17-25, 2022
Fire Service Instructor 1   - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Spokane, WA - October 17-21, 2022
Fire & Emergency Service Technology Summit International   - Irving Convention Center - Irving, TX - October 18-20, 2022
Technology Summit International   - International Association of Fire Chiefs - Irving, TX - October 18-20, 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 - Classroom Delivery - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 2022
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing & Understanding and Planning for School Bombing Incidents Courses   - Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District - Scappoose, OR - November 2, 2022
Command Training/Two-Day Division Operations Workshop   - Blue Card - Phoenix, AZ - November 3-4, 2022
Fire Officer I   - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Spokane, WA - 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 - Classroom Delivery - Duvall, WA - November 14-21, 2022
NFPA Fire Officer II   - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - November 14-18, 2022
Hybrid NFPA Fire Instructor II   - Jacksonville, OR - November 17-18, 2022
Fire Officer I   - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - November 28 - December 2, 2022
Fire Service Instructor 1   - Grant County Fire District 5 - Classroom Delivery - Moses Lake, WA - December 1-4, 2022
Fire Officer II   - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - December 5-9, 2022
Command Training/Two-Day Big Box Workshop   - Blue Card - Phoenix, AZ - December 8-9, 2022
Chiefs Summit Leadership Conference   - Continued Education for Fire Service Leaders - Islamorada, FL - January 8-12, 2023
2023 FDSOA Health and Safety Conference   - Registration Now Open - St Pete’s Beach, FL - January 15-16, 2023
2023 F.I.E.R.O. PPE Symposium & Hands On Training (HOT) Sessions   - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - March 19-22, 2023
National Fire Academy   - Training & Professional Development
United States Fire Administration   - Working for a fire-safe America
WFCA's Economic Outlook   - Now Streaming on our Homepage
AP Triton   - Innovative Solutions for Public Safety
All Things FirstNet.com   - Information about Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
The Compliance Engine powered by Brycer   - Third party inspection reporting
Firewise USA ®   - NFPA
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition   - Free educational material and resources
Emergency Services Consulting Int'l   - Specialized consulting for emergency service providers
Everyone Goes Home   - Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives program
25030 SW Parkway Ave
Suite 330
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 419 6423
This email was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com by ak_admin@dailydispatch.com.
Unsubscribe from this list
view