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| FM Global Donates $150,000 to Wildfire
Author: Scott Miller, President, Western Fire Chiefs Association
The Wildfire Initiative, a program of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, is pleased to announce the generous donation of $150,000 made by FM Global to help with immediate relief and long-term support of the fire service battling wildfires across Washington, Oregon, and California. Recognizing that the affected states are in the best position to allocate the funds, FM Global requested that WFCA and the Wildfire Initiative suggest categories of use ranging from firefighter safety equipment, strategic planning for prevention, notification and evacuation, research and development, infrastructure, and community protection and education. read more |
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| Occupants displaced after Champaign house fire A Wednesday night house fire has displaced the occupants of a Champaign residence. Firefighters said the fire happened at 808 W. Healey St. Crews responded at 7:09 p.m. and found smoke and flames coming from the back of the structure. Crews used multiple hose lines to put out the fire, which they said had spread throughout the home. Nobody was home at the time of the fire. There were no injuries reported and the cause was undetermined Wednesday night as investigators remained on the scene. "The Champaign Fire Department reminds all citizens to maintain a working smoke alarm in their place of residence and to have and practice a home escape plan," a press release said. "Smoke alarms can provide early notification when seconds count." WAND-TV NBC 17 DECATUR Springfield Fire Department looks to add new members Fighting fires and saving lives- it's a job description to some, but a calling for others. Every two years, Springfield Fire Chief Allen Reyne said the department gives the public an opportunity to become a civil servant in their community. "Every two years we offer an entry level exam for firefighters, and we are in that process now. Once we receive your application, there will be a written test. After the written test will be a physical agility test," Reyne said. "It's a job where no two days are the same. It is an exciting career." Reyne said officials have received around 100 applications, but that number is lower than usual. "We seldom have less than 400 people [apply]," Reyne said. According to the chief, COVID-19 has played a big role in those numbers. "Recruitment efforts haven't been hindered by COVID; they were stopped by COVID," Reyne said. "Unless you were lucky enough to have a family member or a neighbor, someone involved in the fire service, that's really our only outreach to people to explain what a great profession this is." WAND-TV NBC 17 DECATUR Townhouse Fire on Brice Court Near Hidden Creek Circle in Palatine Police and firefighter/paramedics from Palatine responded about 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 to a report of a townhouse fire with smoke showing from the first floor in the block of 1900 Brice Court. Interior crews reported they did not need a second line by about 4:03 p.m. but then they discovered a fire in the attic. Arlington Heights Engine 4's crew was assigned to take a line up to the attic. Primary searches were completed on the first and second floor of the building by about 4:11 p.m. The building does not have a basement. All utilities were secured by 4:15 p.m. Firefighters were working on positive pressure ventilation by about 4:16 p.m. Apparently the fire was extinguished by about this time. THE CARDINAL Edgar County fire officials are looking for a missing man In Edgar County, Illinois fire officials need your help. They're looking for a man who disappeared after a fire. It happened Monday night in Paris, Illinois. Crews arrived at an apartment building at 507 South Central Street. Several tenants were displaced but have all found somewhere to stay. Officials ruled the cause as undetermined but they're still looking for one man. They are looking for Larry Arrasmith and Fire Chief Brian Gates says his apartment is where they believe the fire started. He's been missing ever since and they want to make sure he's ok. If you know anything about where he is contact the Paris Fire Department at 217-466-5670. No one was hurt in the Tuesday evening house fire. WTHI-TV CBS 10 TERRE HAUTE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| A grim anniversary in Delaware: 'I questioned how many of us were going to walk away' It was Tuesday, October 21, 1980, and Phillies fans, including New Castle County volunteer firefighters, were anticipating the start of what would be a Game 6 World Series clinching victory. But everything changed around 6:30 p.m. when a massive explosion rocked the Amoco plant off of River Road in New Castle south of Dobbinsville, blowing out windows, and shaking houses and residents for miles around. Ken Sturgis was a 28-year old firefighter with Good Will of New Castle fire company and was on one of their trucks that rushed to the scene. He recounted for WDEL what transpired that night forty years ago. "It looked like the whole plant was involved," said Sturgis. "We had about six fires I'd estimate in the marsh between Dobbinsville and the Amoco plant." Daylight was waning, there was no power, and the plant's internal water suppression system was knocked out, but there was the danger of more, and possibly worse, explosions taking place. WDEL-AM 1150 & WDEL.COM Arizona city develops task force to address workplace problems at 911 dispatch center The results of a workplace assessment recently completed for Tucson's Public Safety Communications Department has caused concern among city leaders who are working to address "fundamental problems in the operation of the department." The department is responsible for dispatching 911 calls for police and fire departments. The third-party review by Traaen & Associates LLC includes interviews with 108 employees and outlines a variety of workplace issues, including staffing levels, recruitment, training, employee morale, instances of harassment and lack of accountability. There are currently 165 budgeted positioned within the department, but not all of them are filled, according to the city manager. "The contents and allegations contained within this report, if true, are simply not acceptable," Mayor Regina Romero said. "First, and most importantly, our 911 call takers and dispatchers are the first line of emergency response for our community," Romero said. ARIZONA DAILY STAR With shortage of volunteers at crisis level, some Pennsylvania fire departments let members live in firehouses rent free The lounge could pass for a college dorm, ignoring the vintage fire hats, canvass jackets and 1992 training record board hanging on the walls. Half-empty Gatorade bottles and binders sit on end tables next to plush couches the twenty-somethings who live there found on the side of a road. They've got a PlayStation system and a kitchenette that, admittedly, they don't use often, opting for fast food instead. Inside the bunk room, a strobe light on the ceiling illuminates with a rapid high-pitched beep - but this light isn't a prop for late-night parties. It alerts the volunteer firefighters who live there of a fire call. Within three minutes, live-in volunteers Jake Gallich, 22, Nick Bosga, 25, and Jake Serfass, 19, would be suited up and out the door of Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Co. in Upper Macungie Township. THE MORNING CALL CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed the amount of time it would take for someone to be considered a close contact of a person with COVID-19. Previous language defined a close contact as someone who spent at least 15 minutes within 6 feet of a confirmed case. The CDC now defines a close contact as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. People considered close contacts are supposed to quarantine and get tested for the virus. In a study published Wednesday, the CDC and Vermont health officials found that multiple, short and nonconsecutive exposures to persons confirmed to have COVID-19 led to transmission of the virus. During the contact tracing investigation, it was discovered that the coronavirus was transmitted to a correctional facility employee who interacted with individuals later found to be positive for the coronavirus. NPR Artist in Missouri uses fire helmets as canvas A Farmington artist has become nationally known for the unique way in which she uses the helmets of firefighters as a canvas on which to honor them for their courage and sacrifice. Miranda DeOrnellis grew up in Womack and has been painting for others since she was 18. "I've always been interested in art. I went to college on a full scholarship to MAC for my art. Jim Wilson was my instructor there." She is the wife of Wolf Creek firefighter Travis DeOrnellis. Her husband's service brought about the inspiration for this niche of Miranda's artwork. "I saw one painted on Facebook and thought I could do that," she said. "I wanted to do one for my husband in honor of his fire service. It took off from there." She displayed a fire helmet with panels painted in different scenes. "I painted this one for my husband a few years ago for Christmas. Every section is just a different depiction or memory from his fire service from the past 21 years. I got my start in painting helmets by painting a different one for him — it just kind of took off from there. I picked up other fire memorabilia stuff that I painted as well." DAILY JOURNAL ONLINE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D Texas - Lemuel Bruce, Arson Investigator, Houston Fire Department, Houston, TX L-O-D-D Georgia - Keith Obrian Williams, Captain, Camilla Fire Department, Camilla, Georgia L-O-D-D Pennsylvania - Edward "Gary" Minnick, Firefighter. Colmar Volunteer Fire Company, Colmar, PA Sign up to attend NFPA's FREE Spotlight on Public Education - virtual event addressing challenges & opportunities facing fire/life safety educators NFPA signs MOU for PPE and equipment activities with NIOSH Adrian Sheppard Joins the National Fire Heritage Center Board of Trustees Illinois American Water Awards Over $87,000 In Firefighter Grants NFHC: President Rodney Slaughter - National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders: Class 2021 - National Fire Heritage Center 2020 Chief Sandy Davis Safety Officer of the Year Awarded - FDSOA Fire Protection Research Foundation receives grants to study fire investigator PPE - and transition to fluorine free foam technology Mercury Insurance launches programs to help California homeowners with wildfire risk COVID-19 Resource Update - USFA 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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| | | FireRescue GPO - is now partnering with Sourcewell, one of the largest cooperative purchasing organizations in North America. Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) - is a government organization providing cooperative purchasing solutions across the United States and Canada to over 50,000 public-agency members. Membership is free with no obligation to purchase. With over 400 competitively awarded suppliers - members have access to contracts for fire apparatus, ambulances, fleet vehicles and products, facilities (MRO), furniture, office supplies, leasing services, and more. Learn more about the new partnership. CURTIS - Featured Supplier - Provider of equipment that the fire service relies on including turnout gear, SCBA, tools, and other firefighting equipment Sutphen - Featured Supplier - Quality fire apparatus manufacturer with a full spectrum of vehicles including aerial, pumper, tanker, and custom apparatus |
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| Community Outreach and Risk Reduction Manager - Poudre Fire Authority - Fort Collins, CO Industrial/Municipal State Fire Academy Instructor - SC Fire Academy - Richland County, SC Aircraft Rescue Firefighting/Industrial State Fire Academy Instructor - SC Fire Academy - Richland County, SC Director of Emergency Services - Bakersfield / Monterey / Oxnard / Redlands / San Diego, CA, Hendersonville, TN, Mobile, AL, Palmer, AK Entry Level Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic - Clark County Fire District 6 - Vancouver, WA Fire Chief - Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Gig Harbor, WA Fire Protection (PPC) Field Representatives - Insurance Services Office - Several Locations Firefighter/Paramedic - Kalispell Fire Department - Kalispell, MT Fire Chief - Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District - Monument, CO Fire Chief - Columbia River Fire & Rescue - St. Helens, Oregon Fire Chief - Grays Harbor Fire District 2 - Aberdeen, WA Fire Inspector / Investigator - Canby Fire District - Canby, OR (closes: Oct 23, 2020) Assistant Chief - Hastings Fire and Rescue Department - Hastings, NE (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Division Chief - Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District - Scappoose, OR (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Deputy Chief - Watertown Fire Department - Watertown, WI (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Firefighter - Freeport Fire Department - Freeport, IL (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Fire Chief - Lyons Fire Protection District - Lyons, CO (closes: Oct 30, 2020) Fire Chief - Berrien Springs Oronoko Fire Department - Berrien Springs, MI (closes: Nov 02, 2020) Instructional Program Manager - Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute - Lawrence, KS (closes: Nov 02, 2020) Fire Chief - The City of Ferndale - Ferndale, MI (closes: Nov 02, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District - St. Clair County, IL (closes: Nov 12, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - City of Urbana - Urbana, IL (closes: Nov 15, 2020) Firefighter/EMT - City of Urbana - Urbana, IL (closes: Dec 13, 2020) Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic - Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City - Kansas City, KS (closes: Jan 28, 2021) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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