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| Column: Will current apparatus trends continue into 2020? An apparatus consultant weighs in on the big question I recently posed the question "Will current apparatus trends continue into 2020?" to fire apparatus subject-matter expert Jim Lyons, owner of J. Lyons Fire Consultants, and his immediate response was, "Most likely, yes!" – and from there we began discussing what this means for fire departments and manufacturers alike. Robert Avsec: What's at the top of your apparatus trend list? Jim Lyons: Battery-powered tools and equipment became popular several years ago, and their acceptance by fire departments was slow at first, but in 2019, the doors seemed to bang open. Several of the major equipment vendors are putting research dollars into new, larger and longer-lasting rechargeable batteries. Holmatro Rescue Tools has perhaps seen the most increased interest by fire departments that are looking to purchase battery-powered rescue tools. FIRERESCUE1 PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Firstnet Reaches Over 1 Million Connections The FirstNet public safety communications platform – built with AT&T* in a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) – is growing in a big way. More than 10,000 public safety agencies and organizations across the country have subscribed. And over 1 million FirstNet connections are in service, bringing first responders and those that support them the reliability, capability and accountability they trust to carry out their mission. "Public safety is called upon to handle emergencies every single day. They have to be ready for the worst with the best tools to help them respond safely, efficiently and effectively," said Jason Porter, senior vice president, FirstNet Program at AT&T. "We're honored to see FirstNet play a supporting role in that response for thousands of agencies across the country. AT&T Texas fire department, union still at odds over interlocal agreement Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Firefighters Association, and Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker are locked in a battle over whether the city should sign on to a new mutual aid agreement with emergency services districts in both Travis and Williamson counties and several small cities. While Baker appears to have the winning hand, he says he has worked hard to compromise with the union, giving it nearly everything it was seeking. The city currently has what is called an auto aid agreement with Travis County, and Austin firefighters say it should continue as is. Baker and Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, whose district covers the part of Austin within Williamson County, are particularly anxious to move forward with the agreement, which includes the two counties as well as Leander, Cedar Park, Round Rock and Georgetown. AUSTIN MONITOR Los Angeles County Firefighters Win Approval to Ask Voters for More Money After Reporting Strained Budget Los Angeles County firefighters on Tuesday won approval to ask voters for more money to help their sprawling department tackle increasingly destructive wildfires and a growing volume of medical calls. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place a proposed parcel tax on the March ballot. The tax would apply to residents in the department's coverage area, which spans 58 cities and the county's unincorporated areas. Fire Chief Daryl Osby, who has led the 4,600-member department and its $1.3-billion annual budget since 2011, told the supervisors before the vote that the money was critical to maintaining service amid added strain from wildfires and emergency calls. He has overseen the launch of a public campaign to raise awareness about the stresses facing the department. KTLA-TV WB 5 LOS ANGELES Oregon: Portland firefighters' union says low staffing putting community at risk The union representing Portland Fire & Rescue firefighters says reduced staffing at one of the city's 31 fire stations is putting public safety at risk. According to Isaac McLennan, vice president of the Portland Firefighters Association Local 43, only two on-duty firefighters are currently regularly staffed around-the-clock at Station 23, located on Southeast 13th Place. Staffing at Portland's 30 other fire stations is currently on par with firefighters' training: crews of at least four, McLennan said. "I feel like the city of Portland is kind of playing roulette with the people that live there," McLennan said. Despite a near 12 percent increase in population over the past decade in the Rose City, the total number of on-duty firefighters at any given time also decreased from 169 in 2007 to 165 in 2019. KPTV FOX 12 PORTLAND Fire rescue in New Mexico asks for ability to transport any patient they choose There are too many medical calls in the city of Albuquerque and not nearly enough paramedics or trucks to handle them. Now, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is asking the state public regulation commission to change the rules so they can help patients. "We've had a significant increase in calls in 5 years, last year ran 90,000 medical calls 110 total calls system here in the City of Albuquerque… it's just really busy right now," said Deputy Chief Emily Jaramillo with AFR Emergency Services. Last year AFR was the twenty-sixth busiest fire department in the country and that's not per capita. AFR has been working to come up with creative ways to reduce call volume but they're still overwhelmed. Now they're asking the PRC to grant them the ability to transport any patient they choose to the hospital. KRQE-TV CBS/FOX 13 ALBUQUERQUE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| | | Rosenbauer Touts WFCA and Sourcewell Partnership Rosenbauer America congratulates the Western Fire Chief Association’s recently announced partnership with Sourcewell. The WFCA-Sourcewell partnership will provide members the ability to maximize their department budgets. Rosenbauer is the most experienced Sourcwell vendor in the fire-rescue sector |
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| L-O-D-D New York - Darryl Rollins, Chief, North Amityville Volunteer Fire Company, Amityville, New York 2020 Smokey Bear Awards - Nominations Are Now Open - Until December 15 National Firefighter Registry website now open - NIOSH Wildland Fire and Incident Management Team Training at Truckee Meadows Community College - Reno, NV Request for Bids: To purchase a 2016 or Newer Quint Ladder Truck - Missoula Rural Fire District - Bids due by 12/6/19 Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program Accepting Submissions for Contractors - IAFC Need a Holiday Gift Idea for Your Fire Service Colleagues & Friends? - CFSI's 2019 Christmas Ornament IAFC's Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 8th Year - Application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 Vision 20/20's latest episode of CRR Radio - Using iPads and VR to Teach Fire Safety in Madison, Alabama 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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| Supervising Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon State Police - Salem, OR Heavy Rescue Specialist - L.N. Curtis & sons - AK, ID, OR and WA Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter EMT - City of Clarkston - Clarkston, WA Resident Intern - Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire & Rescue - Eugene, OR Entry Level Firefighter / Paramedic - Portland Fire & Rescue - Portland, OR Fire Chief - Cordelia Fire Protection District - Cordelia, CA Fire Chief - Lake Havasu City - Lake Havasu City, AZ EMS Clinical Coordinator - AMR - Clackamas, OR Firefighter Recruit - West Metro Fire Protection District - Lakewood, CO Fire Marshal / Division Chief - Estes Valley Fire Protection District - Estes Park, CO Public Protection (PPC) Field Representative - Insurance Services Office (ISO) - Allentown, PA and Lubbock, TX Lateral FF/EMT and a FF/Paramedic list. - Treasure Valley Fire Cooperative - Meridian, ID Fire Safety Specialist - Riverside County Fire Department - Riverside County, CA (closes: Dec 05, 2019) Battalion Chief (Operations & Training) - City of Redding Fire Department - Redding, CA (closes: Dec 07, 2019) Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer - City of Hillsboro - Hillsboro, OR (closes: Dec 09, 2019) Battalion Chief - Branciforte Fire Protection District - Santa Cruz, CA (closes: Dec 11, 2019) Division Chief of Fire Operations - Evergreen Fire/Rescue - Evergreen, CO (closes: Dec 11, 2019) Career Firefighter/Paramedic - Central Valley Fire District - Belgrade, MT (closes: Dec 12, 2019) Fire Chief - Sni Valley Fire Protection District - Oak Grove, MO (closes: Dec 13, 2019) Fire Chief - City of Hastings - Hastings, MN (closes: Dec 15, 2019) EMS Training Coordinator - Eugene Springfield Fire - Eugene, OR (closes: Dec 20, 2019) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator - City of Visalia - Visalia, CA (closes: Dec 20, 2019) Fire Chief - Boardman Rural Fire District - Boardman, OR (closes: Dec 31, 2019) CEO/Executive Director - International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) - Chantilly, VA (closes: Jan 02, 2020) Fire Chief - Klamath County Fire Dist. No. 1 - Klamath Falls, OR (closes: Jan 02, 2020) Battalion Chief - Fort Mojave Mesa Fire Department - Fort Mohave, AZ (closes: Jan 03, 2020) Fire Chief - North Whidbey Fire and Rescue - Oak Harbor, WA (closes: Jan 03, 2020) Career Firefighter/EMT-B and Career Firefighter/Paramedic - Spokane County Fire District 8 - Valleyford, WA (closes: Jan 03, 2020) Entry Level and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Albany - Albany, CA (closes: Jan 05, 2020) Civilian Fire Marshal - City of Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale, CA (closes: Jan 06, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic - Clallam County Fire District 3 - Sequim, WA (closes: Jan 06, 2020) Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Mohave Valley Fire Department - Mohave Valley, AZ (closes: Jan 10, 2020) Firefighter Cadet - Corpus Christi Fire Department - Corpus Christi, TX (closes: Jan 10, 2020) Entry Level and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic & Firefighter/EMT - Fort Mojave Mesa Fire Department - Fort Mohave, AZ (closes: Jan 15, 2020) Fire Chief - City of Beloit - Beloit, WI (closes: Jan 24, 2020) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| 1997 Simon Duplex Pumper - Asking $22,750 - Salem, OR 2000 Pierce Engine - Asking $150,000 - Cody, WY 2004 American La France Eagle - Asking $48,750 - Salem, OR 1994 Pierce Ladder Truck - Yuma, AZ 2000 American LaFrance Eagle - Asking $60,000 - Roseville, CA Oregon Fire Service Museum Seek Surplus Fire Service Vehicles & Equipment - Salem, OR POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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| Wildland Fire Training Classes - Truckee Meadows Community College - Reno, NV - January 6 - May 4, 2020 FDSOA Fire Apparatus, Safety and Maintenance Conference - Scottsdale, AZ - January 12-15, 2020 Basics Of Spec Writing - FDSOA - Scottsdale, AZ - January 12, 2020 FDSOA Pre-Conference HSO Academy - Scottsdale, AZ - January 13-14, 2020 FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Conference - Scottsdale, AZ - January 13-16, 2020 Pre-Conference Session: Sets & Reps for Incident Safety Officers - FDSOA - Scottsdale, AZ - January 14, 2020 Teex Leadership Development Symposium - San Marcos, TX - January 20-22, 2020 Model Performance in Community Risk Reduction Symposium - Murfreesboro, TN - February 18-20, 2020 Ice Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - February 20-23, 2020 High Performance Leadership and Coaching Academy - Grapeview, WA - February 25-28, 2020 Northwest Leadership Seminar - Portland, OR - March 4-6, 2020 Water Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - May 14-17, 2020 FFABCs Diversity Workshop - 50th Convention IABPFF - Hartford, CT - August 2-7, 2020 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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