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| Understanding Economic Trends: Preparing Western Fire Chiefs for Future Challenges
Author: Mark Niemeyer, WFCA President & Fire Chief, Boise Fire Department
In the ever-changing landscape of today's world, economic shifts hold the potential to significantly impact the financial resources and operational capabilities of fire departments. Western Fire Chiefs Association is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all members of the WFCA and beyond to participate in an exclusive virtual webinar with renowned economist, Dr. Anirban Basu, scheduled for January 8, 2024. The insights shared by Dr. Basu, coupled with your local and state knowledge, will empower you—the Fire Chief—to anticipate and prepare for potential financial fluctuations and challenges. Attendance at this webinar is free; continue reading to secure your registration. read more |
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| Unalaska community safe after cargo hold fire breaks out on ship carrying lithium-ion batteries A 410-foot vessel carrying a cargo that included lithium-ion batteries was safely moored yesterday in Broad Harbor, Alaska, after a response that began when it reported a cargo hold fire at 4.40 a.m., Thursday, December 28, as it was approximately 225 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The vessel, the 13,633 dwt , 2012-built Panamanian flag general cargo ship Genius Star XI, is operated by Wisdom Marine Lines SA of Taiwan. On being alerted of the cargo hold fire, which was contained but then ongoing, the 17th Coast Guard District Command Center in Juneau directed Genius Star XI to continue toward Dutch Harbor while an HC-130 airplane from Air Station Kodiak and the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC-39) were dispatched to assist. MARINE LOG PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Middle School in Washington, known to be 'dangerous and derelict,' heavily damaged by fire The former Gault Middle School in Tacoma is on fire early Wednesday morning. The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to the building at around 4 a.m. Crews chose not to go inside because the building has been designated as "dangerous and derelict." The fire department has responded to multiple fires at this building since it was vacated over a decade ago. TFD said they do not know for sure if there is anyone inside, but there are no indications of that so far. The burn started in the back of the building, which was inaccessible to firefighters when they arrived. Instead, they waited for the roof to burn off and started attacking it from multiple ladders. The roof is completely gone in several places. KING-TV NBC 5 SEATTLE City in New York names first Afro/Latino fire commissioner in its 125-year history There has been a barrier-breaking first on Long Island. On Tuesday, a fire department created back in 1898 swore in its first Afro/Latino fire commissioner. In a very diverse community, African-American leaders say that's reason to celebrate. Rasheen "Roc" Williams' extended family and his fire department family applauded him in a historic first. One of Long Island's most diverse communities, Brentwood is 85% Hispanic and Black, but has never had a black fire commissioner in its 125-year history, until now. Williams is Black and Latino. "I'm humble about it. I accept the mantle, but that's not what I ran for. I ran to do right by my community," Williams said. He began saving lives just out of high school. "Me and my cousins were walking by the firehouse and said, 'I wonder what's in there.' So they dared me," Williams said. WCBS-TV CBS 2 NEW YORK ‘Life-saving' iPhone feature is alerting Tennessee first responders to more car crashes VIDEO: Maury County first responders are getting more reports of car crashes - not from people, but from an emergency iPhone feature. It senses when you go from a high rate of speed to suddenly stopping and will automatically call 911. "We receive these calls very often," Maury County Fire Department's Savannah Maddison said. Deputy Fire Chief Richard Schatz said on New Year's Day a driver drove off the roadway, and crashed over rocks, before landing in a creek. The iPhone's crash alert system called 911 and relayed coordinates to emergency responders. "We were able to come upon a scene where a car was in the middle of a creek - thankfully the occupant inside the vehicle was able to get himself out safely, but if he had been trapped or unconscious, that iPhone notification absolutely would've saved his life," Maddison said. WSMV-TV NBC 4 NASHVILLE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| HAZMATCON - A Brand New Online Conference for Haz Mat Responders - $125 Per Person, 10% off for 5 or more - Virtual - 24/7 access - May 1 - June 30, 2023 WFCA 2024 Economic Update by Dr. Anirban Basu - Free Webinar - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM PST - January 8, 2024 Wildland Fire Training at TMCC - More than 40 courses available! - Reno, NV - January 8 - May 2, 2024 Fire Officer 4 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - On-line Delivery | On-site Test Location – Union, WA - January 8-15, 2024 Leadership Development Symposium - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - San Marcos, TX - January 8-10, 2024 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Classroom Delivery | On-site Test Location – Spokane Valley, WA - January 9-12, 2024 2024 Annual Health & Safety Conference - FDSOA - Phoenix, AZ - January 14-18, 2024 Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Classroom Delivery – Blaine, WA - January 15-19, 2024 Fire Apparatus, Specification, Maintenance & Fleet Management Conference - FDSOA - Gilbert, AZ - January 17-19, 2024 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location – Union, WA - January 22-25, 2024 Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Classroom Delivery | On-site Test Location – Spokane Valley, WA - February 5-9, 2024 Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location – Union, WA - February 12-16, 2024 Fire Officer 2 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Classroom Delivery – Blaine, WA - February 19-23, 2024 Vision 20/20's Model Performance in Community Risk Reduction Symposium - Embassy Suites - Murfreesboro, TN - February 20-22, 2024 Vision 20/20 To Select One Fire Department to Participate - in Onsite Community Risk Reduction Project - Murfreesboro, TN - February 20-22, 2024 Paramedic Refresher Course - The Resuscitation Group - Vancouver, WA - February 26-29, 2024 National Fire Service Staff and Command Course - Annapolis, MD - March 3-8, 2024 Fire Service Instructor 2 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location – Union, WA - March 4-8, 2024 Fire Officer 2, - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location – Union, WA - March 25-29, 2024 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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