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101-year-old Springfield woman rescued from house fire A 101-year old Springfield woman is in the hospital after being rescued from a fire that destroyed her home Tuesday, and her family is banding together to help her through the disaster. Joyce Whaley is expected to be okay after escaping the fire. "My granny is a strong woman, nothing (stops) her from going," said Leonardo White, Whaley's grandson. "She's a little upset that she lost everything," said Sherricka Henry, Whaley's granddaughter. "But we thank God she's here. We didn't lose her. That's the most important thing." White, who lived in the home on East Cedar Street with Whaley, said he had just left the home around noon when he got the call that it was engulfed in flames. "The worst went through my mind," White said. "I think, 'Did I leave something on? Did I do something? What is going on? Is she okay?" WAND-TV NBC CHANNEL 17 Kewanee Fire Station No. 2 comes roaring into view Much has been written about the firefighters of the Kewanee Fire Department. Yet across town, on the north side, a block off the main street is Fire Station Number 2, and little has been shared about the firefighters and volunteers that call that building home. Housed inside the building is the Kewanee Community Fire Protection District, an entirely different entity than the KFD. The fire protection district merely rents the station, which is owned by the city of Kewanee. "We rent three bays from the city and they allow us to use the fourth one for free," Chief Tim Vigor explained. When the fire station was located uptown with the Kewanee Police Department and city hall, the city fire station was located on the backside of the building. "We owned four of the bays up there," Vigor said, adding that he believed the property was leased from the railroad. KEWANEE STAR-COURIER State Senator urges local fire departments to apply for grant State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is pleased to announce that the Office of the State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the state's Small Equipment Grant program. "Our community's first responders and firefighters work tirelessly and, in some cases, put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe," Ellman said. "This grant program is a great opportunity for our firefighters. It can provide additional resources to ensure that they can do their jobs to the best of their abilities to keep our communities as safe as possible." The Small Equipment Grant Program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.The majority of the state's fire departments, protection districts and local township fire departments are eligible to apply for this grant. DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL Plainfield Fire Protection District Puts New Fire Engine 1941 Into Service The Plainfield Fire Protection District is showing off their new fire engine. The 2019 Pierce Pumper was put into service on Thursday, January 16 th at Fire Station 4. This fire engine carries 750 gallons of water and has a 1,500 gallon per minute pump. In addition to carrying water and pumping water, fire engines also carry tools for firefighting and various types of rescues, including vehicle extrication tools. Fire engines are also equipped with emergency medical supplies for treating patients. The previous fire engine 1941 will be used as a reserve engine in the Fire District's fleet. WJOL-AM 1340 Boness named new Deputy Fire Chief at Kankakee Fire Department Kankakee Fire Capt. Eric Boness is now second in command of the Kankakee Fire Department. Boness, 51, a 29-year member of the department and a 1986 graduate of Central High School, was approved for the position at Monday's Kankakee City Council meeting. He takes the new position Feb. 1. Meanwhile, firefighter Chris Voss, an 18-year member of the department, has been promoted to one of the department's nine lieutenant positions. Voss, whose brother, Jeff, is a member of the city's police department, was officially promoted on Dec. 16. The lieutenant position became open when former Lt. Michelle Giese resigned from the department in early December, Fire Chief Damon Schuldt said after the council meeting. KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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New Mexico firefighters demand pay to meet the new state minimum wage requirement VIDEO: A statewide minimum wage increase that went into effect this year never came for Raton firefighters after city officials said they were unaware that the new law overruled the contract they had with the firefighters union. Now state unions are calling for appropriate raises. "It's an honor for them to serve, but at the same time—just compensate them correctly, that's all we're asking," said Robert Sanchez, president of the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association. "So it looks like the city of Raton is refusing to pay their minimum wage status," Sanchez added. A contract that the city of Ration entered with the firefighters union last summer shows entry-level firefighters make $8.87 an hour, which is less than the state's new minimum of $9 an hour. KOB-TV NBC 4 ALBUQUERQUE Volunteer firefighter contracts terminated in Texas county, no known plan in place to serve communities The county's Emergency Services Department Board unanimously motioned to end its contracts with volunteer fire departments that protect a large chunk of El Paso County Tuesday night, leaving many firefighters worried for their futures. Six El Paso area fire departments say they were given a 90-day notice that the county is looking at terminating their contracts and with no plan in place that they're aware of, the firefighters worry what this means for the communities they serve. The emergency services district two includes the communities of San Elizario, Fabens, Clint, Montana Vista, Socorro, Anthony, and Vinton. The volunteer departments are hoping for an open and fair discussion with the emergency services board attorney, according to Lisa Soto, the attorney representing the volunteer fire departments. KTSM-TV NBC 9 EL PASO Firefighter badly burned in 2015 Twisp River fire in Washington reaches $5 million settlement with 2 utilities A wildland firefighter badly burned in the 2015 Twisp River blaze has reached a $5 million settlement with two utility companies that he had sued for allegedly failing to keep branches away from a power line that state officials concluded caused the ignition. The civil suit that resulted in the settlement was filed by Daniel Lyon Jr., the sole survivor of a four-person engine crew overcome by the Twisp River fire. The settlement came just before the state Supreme Court was scheduled to hear oral arguments on the case, which sought to overturn a legal doctrine that largely prevents professional first-responders from seeking damages. Steve Bulzomi, an attorney representing Lyon, said it is highly unusual for a firefighter in Washington to be able to recover any damages because such cases are usually dismissed. SEATTLE TIMES - METERED SITE Related: Severely-burned firefighter Daniel Lyon looks to make legal change in Olympia Viral video challenge prompts warning from Massachusetts fire marshal VIDEO: The state fire marshal on Tuesday put all Massachusetts fire chiefs on alert that his office has already received reports of two instances in which teens trying to recreate a viral video have caused electrical system damage or fire. Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said a video that's gained attention on the TikTok app has encouraged teens to partially insert the plug part of a phone charger into a wall outlet and then slide a penny down the wall to make contact with the two exposed prongs. "The result is sparks, electrical system damage, and in some cases fire," the fire marshal said in a memo to fire officials around the state. He added, "This video is a concern and similar to past viral videos that encourage unsafe behavior. You might reach out to local news outlets, school officials, and parent organizations. Alert them to this challenge, advise them to, not only look for signs of fire play like scorched outlets, but to have conversations about fire and electrical safety with tweens and teenagers." WFXT-TV FOX 25 BOSTON Wisconsin fire department uses new tech to help keep people safe VIDEO: The Plover Fire Department recently started using navigation compass devices in their masks. It not only helps crews combat structure fires but it also helps them save lives. "We've had two actual structure fires within the last week," said Plover Fire Dept. Captain Ethan Meddaugh. "One in the village of Plover and one in the village of Whiting." Time is everything when it comes to a fire. "Time is very valuable," says Meddaugh. "In a matter of seconds a fire can double in size." The compass devices make it easier for firefighters to find their way around when battling a blaze. "The mask can definitely help us in a structure fire to keep the hot air and smoke away from us and having to breathe in the fire," says Meddaugh. "But adding the new navigation device to our masks it has it readily available in our field of vision so we can see through the smoke." WAOW-TV ABC 9 PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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L-O-D-D Alaska - Roger D. DeLongchamp, Driver-Operator, Willow-Caswell Fire Department, Willow, AK L-O-D-D Connecticut - Timothy P. Smith, Fire Marshal, Orange, CT Fire Marshal's Office, Orange, CT L-O-D-D Minnesota - Daryl "Taddy" Drusch, Chief, Howard Lake Fire Department, Howard Lake, MN L-O-D-D Texas - David Eric Hill, Lieutenant, Lubbock Fire Rescue, Lubbock, Texas L-O-D-D Alabama - John A. Bresnan, Chief, Homewood Fire and Rescue Service, Homewood, AL L-O-D-D West Virginia - Mark Horwich, Firefighter, Clover-Roane Volunteer Fire Department, Spencer, WV Massachusetts is first state to officially update to the 2020 edition of the NEC - NFPA 5 Policy Hot Spots for Fire Departments: Reducing risk to your department. DOWNLOAD NOW! Partnership announces 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees - NFPA NFPA to honor key safety advocate at national event - Call for nominations Request for Proposal: Cache County Fire & EMS Analysis and Study - Cache County, UT - Proposal due by 1/31/2020 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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***Confidential Assistant Fire Chief Recruitment*** - City of Spokane - Spokane, WA Fire Marshal - Weber State University - Ogden, UT Firefighter - South Metro Fire Rescue - Centennial, CO Fire Chief - Arvada Fire Protection District - Arvada, CO Fire Chief - City of Lincoln - Lincoln, NE Paramedic Firefighter - Delta Township Fire Department - Lansing, MI Firefighter/Paramedic - Westland Fire Department - Westland, MI Firefighter/EMT - City of Bethel - Bethel, AK Fire Chief - Village of Barrington - Barrington, IL (closes: Jan 22, 2020) Assistant Fire Marshal - City of Boise - Boise, ID (closes: Jan 23, 2020) Fire Fighter – Trainee and Fire Fighter/Engineer - City of Oak Ridge - Oak Ridge, TN (closes: Jan 24, 2020) Fire Chief - City of Beloit - Beloit, WI (closes: Jan 24, 2020) Squad Supervisor - Evergreen Fire/Rescue - Evergreen, CO (closes: Jan 27, 2020) Fire Marshal - City of Elko - Elko, NV (closes: Jan 31, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - Olympia Fire Department - Olympia, WA (closes: Feb 02, 2020) Fire Chief - City of Redlands Fire Department - Redlands, CA (closes: Feb 07, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic - Bartlett Fire District - Bartlett, IL (closes: Feb 10, 2020) Fire Chief - City of Menomonie - Menomonie, WI (closes: Feb 28, 2020) Deputy Chief - Hoodland Fire District #74 - Welches, OR (closes: Feb 28, 2020) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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1989 Braun Northwest Ambulance with 7.3 Liter Diesel - Asking $12,000 - Granite Falls, WA 2000 E-One Cyclone Pumper - Asking $19,500 - Carol Stream, IL 1997 Simon Duplex Pumper - Asking $22,750 - Salem, OR 2000 Pierce Engine - Asking $150,000 - Cody, WY 2004 American La France Eagle - Asking $39,750 - Salem, OR POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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ISO PPC Class - Lockport, IL - January 29, 2020 ISO PPC Class - Loves Park Fire Department - Loves Park, IL - January 30, 2020 Model Performance in Community Risk Reduction Symposium - Murfreesboro, TN - February 18-20, 2020 PPE symposium / HSO & ISO classes - Mather, California - February 19-21, 2020 Ice Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - February 20-23, 2020 Public Fire Safety Education Summit - by Chicago Fire Department - Chicago, IL - February 21, 2020 Northwest Leadership Seminar - Portland, OR - March 4-6, 2020 Huntley Fire Protection District Winter Lecture 2020 - The Functional Fire Company - Huntley, IL - March 13, 2020 Data Analysis and Presentation for Fire and EMS Classes - Several Locations - March 18 - May 18, 2020 Wildland-Urban Interface Conference - IAFC - Reno, NV - March 21-26, 2020 VCOS in the Spring - IAFC - Minneapolis, MN - April 30 - May 2, 2020 Water Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - May 14-17, 2020 International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference - IAFC - Baltimore, MD - June 4-7, 2020 FFABCs Diversity Workshop - 50th Convention IABPFF - Hartford, CT - August 2-7, 2020 Fire-Rescue Med Conference - IAFC - Phoenix, AZ - August 17-18, 2020 Fire-Rescue International Conference and Expo - IAFC - Phoenix, AZ - August 19-21, 2020 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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