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| A New Resource for Male Firefighters Over Age 40: '40PlusFIRE'
Author: Billy Goldfeder, Deputy Chief, Loveland-Symmes Fire Department
We all know that cancer is the #1 cause of firefighter death. In 2021, it was "my turn"...I am sharing my story, my diagnosis and what I went through to help others. Fortunately, I am a survivor. And as a survivor, I want to do whatever I can to educate firefighters as to the reality and myths of firefighter prostate cancer. With a lot of help from fellow firefighters, fire officers, doctors and related subject matter experts, as well as the IAFC, IAFF, NVFC, USFA and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, we were able to create a website and resources dedicated to male firefighters over the age of 40. read more |
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| Alaska reports 3,082 COVID cases over the weekend, continuing downward trend Alaska's reported COVID-19 cases continued to see an overall trend downward, with the state health department reporting just over 3,000 additional infections over the last three days. The Department of Health and Social Services reported 3,082 new cases Monday — 3,021 among Alaska residents and 61 among nonresidents. According to the department, there were 1,637 new cases reported for Friday, 817 for Saturday and just 567 for Sunday, the last amount the lowest single-day case count since Jan. 2 of this year. Of the 61 nonresident cases, 27 were reported Friday, 26 on Saturday and eight on Sunday. The week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 6 saw a 29% decrease in new cases statewide, compared to the previous seven days, but all areas of Alaska are still considered to be at "high" alert status, meaning case rates are at 100 or more new cases per 100,000 over the past seven days. KTUU-TV NBC 2 ANCHORAGE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Fire burns 4 RVs in Oregon; no one injured, but 6 people displaced PHOTOS: A fire burned 4 RVs early Monday morning. There are no reports of injuries, but the fire displaced 6 people. Firefighters arrived before 5 a.m. to find two RVs at Blue Ox RV Park fully involved with fire. "Upon our arrival, we went into defensive mode," Battalion Chief Ryan Bond said. "There was a significant amount of fire to where we couldn't go offensive and go inside, so we protected exposures and made sure it couldn't advance any further." The fire damaged two additional RVs. The fire remains under investigation. Currently, the fire does not appear to be suspicious, the fire department said. KMTR-TV NBC 16 EUGENE County in West Virginia first to use new 911 system that shares videos, pictures Monongalia County Emergency Management Agency was the first in the state to use the new 911-eye system. This system allowed dispatchers to receive videos and pictures from callers at the scene of an emergency using their mobile devices. Assistant 911 Director Bradley Wilson said they had the program for roughly a week. He explained that any mobile device could use this technology. "We'll send them a link. They have to approve it. There are no apps to download. It is strictly an internet-based program. Just within a split second if they hit the link, and we'll get the video," Wilson said. This allowed them to get a picture or video of the situation before first responders showed up. Wilson said the caller could continue talking or even texting with the dispatcher while using the video program. WDTN-TV NBC 2 DAYTON New Jersey's new fire director made a small uniform change - it's causing big complaints On their left sleeves, Trenton firefighters have long worn a uniform patch they say is unlike other departments for its depiction of the Iron Fireman, a statue honoring their profession that has stood in the city for over 100 years. The Iron Fireman, clutching a rescued child, is where the department, pre-pandemic, held annual ceremonies. More importantly, it's where the names of firefighters who died in the line of duty are listed. The Iron Fireman is a huge part of Trenton firefighting, members say. That's why the decision by the department's new civilian director, Kenneth Douglas, to change the patch's design - and lose the Iron Fireman - has been met with anger and an online petition to keep the old design. Firefighters say they were not part of the decision, and should have been, and the new design, which newly sworn firefighters started wearing Thursday, tosses away countless years of tradition. NEW JERSEY ADVANCE - NJ.COM Plan to extend mental health support to Maine responders moves forward A Maine legislative committee signed off Monday on a proposal to try to help emergency responders better access mental health support. The bill, LD 1879, establishes a presumption that firefighters, emergency medical technicians, police officers, emergency dispatchers and others who are diagnosed as having post-traumatic stress disorder have the condition because of "extraordinary and unusual work stress," a bill before the Maine Legislature states. The legislature's Labor and Housing Committee unanimously approved the proposal on Monday. Professional Firefighters of Maine backed the change. The organization said the bill would shift the burden of proof to the employer to prove the condition is not related to work. The full Maine Legislature must still vote on the proposal. WMTW-TV ABC 8 POLAND SPRING Another Washington state fire station vandalized for $70,000 in missing & damaged equipment Yakima County Fire District #5 is looking at nearly $70,000 in damages after a burglary at their storage station over the weekend left them with smashed truck windows, a broken door and missing firefighting gear and medical supplies. Deputy Fire Chief Joel Byam said that someone might be able to sell the stolen medical supplies, but they will have a harder time finding someone to purchase firefighting gear on the street without notice. "We just feel this is a complete waste because what are you going to do with it?" Byam said. "Our fear now is it's just going to be dumped somewhere on the side of the road or damaged just to be damaged and that just doesn't help anybody." The old fire station is located at 6231 Yakima Valley Highway in Sawyer — about five miles east of Wapato — and is used to store firefighters' gear when they're on leave, as well as backup equipment. Fire officials believe the burglary occurred sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. YAKTRINEWS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| DOT PHMSA ALERT Rail Car Training - Date/Time Upon Request - United States - Wildland Fire and Incident Management Team Training - Truckee Meadows Community College - Reno, NV - January 18 - May 5, 2022 Mr. Gordon Graham "One Day Supervisor Seminar" - IPSLEI Books to Badges Presentation Co-hosted by Newport Beach Fire - Anaheim, CA - February 9, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - February 21-25, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - February 21-25, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - February 28 - March 3, 2022 Cancelled: 53rd Annual Northwest Leadership Seminar - Portland, OR - March 2-4, 2022 NAEMT Virtual EMT Refresher for National & Oregon - Oregon EMS Association - Virtual - March 4-7, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - March 5-19, 2022 Fire Plan Review Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Marysville, WA - March 21-24, 2022 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Virtual Class - March 28-31, 2022 Fire Service Instructor II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - March 28 - April 1, 2022 Incident Safety Officer - Academy - South Pierce Fire Rescue - Eatonville, WA - April 4-8, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - April 4-8, 2022 Firefighter 2 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - April 9-23, 2022 Fire Officer I - Lewis County Fire District 6 - Online - April 25-29, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - April 25-28, 2022 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - May 2-6, 2022 Fire Officer 3 - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - May 9-18, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - May 16-20, 2022 Fire Officer 4 - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - May 30 - June 8, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 10-24, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 12-15, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 19-23, 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 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 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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