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| Third Elgin firefighter tests positive for COVID-19 A third Elgin firefighter tested positive for COVID-19, adding to a running total of first responders falling ill with the novel coronavirus. The latest case was confirmed Friday, communications manager Molly Gillespie said. One of the firefighters is under quarantine at a hotel room, Gillespie said. The city reserved a block of hotel rooms for first responders that allows them to keep their family safe from any possible exposure, she said. The rooms were reserved in anticipation of such occurrences, she said. Two other firefighters chose to isolate at home but have the option to go to the hotel, Gillespie said. Over the last few weeks, the Elgin Fire Department has had seven firefighters who've been isolated due to possible exposure to COVID-19, officials said. Only those who showed symptoms were tested for COVID-19, Gillespie said. CHICAGO TRIBUNE - METERED SITE Bethalto fire destroys mobile home, no casualties A mobile home caught fire early Tuesday morning with one person escaping the blaze, according to Bethalto Fire Chief James Schulte. The department was called at approximately 12:30 a.m. to the trailer park just off the 100 block of S. Wesley Drive. Fire crew from Cottage Hills Fire Protection District and Rosewood Heights Fire Protection District assisted at the scene. The home was a complete loss and the heat of the fire melted siding on a neighboring home, Schulte said. There were no casualties. The fire is under investigation. EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER First responders to hold parade to celebrate 2020 graduates in Zeigler, Royalton First responders in Zeigler and Royalton, Illinois will be showing they are thinking of the graduating class of 2020. The Zeigler and Royalton Fire and Police Departments will be holding a parade to celebrate the graduating seniors in their communities. The parade is scheduled for Friday, May at 5:30 p.m. The departments plan to parade down every street in each town with the 2020 graduates. Firefighters and police officers are asking members of the communities to come outside to watch the parade to let the graduates know they are supported during this time of social distancing. KFVS-TV CBS 12 CAPE GIRARDEAU Dog killed in early-morning South Peoria house fire A fire Wednesday morning at a South Peoria house resulted in no human injuries, but a dog died, according to authorities. Firefighters were called about 4:45 a.m. to 2400 W. Wiswall St., where they found ablaze a single-story residence. Flames engulfed the front of the house, according to the Peoria Fire Department. The resident was able to escape out the back door before firefighters arrived, but he told them his German Shepherd remained inside. As crews entered the front door to fight the fire, others searched the house and found the dog. They attempted to revive the animal, to no avail. It took firefighters about 10 minutes to bring the blaze under control. The house sustained extensive damage from flames and smoke, according to the fire department. The resident was staying with family. PEORIA JOURNAL STAR - METERED SITE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Families of first responders who die of coronavirus could have trouble getting federal benefits Right now, the families of first responders who die of the coronavirus must first prove that they were infected on the job before they can collect federal death benefits. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators say that's unfair, and they've introduced legislation to automatically declare that first responders who die of COVID-19 gave their lives in the line of duty. The measure was introduced Tuesday by U.S. Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. "It's the least we can do for the people who put their lives on the line to protect us," Booker said on a conference call with U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It guarantees federal benefits to families of first responders — police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians — who die due to the virus without first having to prove that the first responder was infected while on the job. NJ.COM Robots have demonstrated their crucial role in pandemics - and how they can help for years to come Due to the highly infectious nature of the coronavirus, robots can provide contact-free alternatives. From decontaminating hospitals and public spaces to delivery services, robots are a game-changer in pandemics. A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow health care workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. Meanwhile a cart-like robot brings food to people quarantined in a 16-story hotel. Outside, quadcopter drones ferry test samples to laboratories and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions. These are just a few of the two dozen ways robots have been used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Summon the Heroes: Boston Pops pay tribute to health care workers, first responders VIDEO: The Boston Pops is summoning the heroes to honor health care workers and first responders for how they've responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Conductor Keith Lockhart and nearly 80 members of the Pops performed John Williams' "Summon the Heroes" from their homes. Williams wrote the song for the 1996 Olympics, and it premiered at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Atlanta. "It was meant to celebrate our great athletes, our heroes and heroines and their athletics who devote themselves every day to their work and become ambassadors of good will the world over. Today we have a different set of circumstances, a different set of heroes and heroines who sacrifice every day and bring their commitment and dedication to their work," Williams said. Lockhart said we are living in an extraordinary time -- the likes of which none of us have ever seen -- a global health crisis of truly staggering proportions. WCVB-TV ABC 5 BOSTON Nursing college in Pennsylvania launches national COVID-19 study of health care, first responders, service workers The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University has launched the national COVID-19 Caring About Health for All Study (CHAMPS) of health care, first responder and service workers for the health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing the health care needs of COVID-19 patients has had a tremendous impact not only on the lives of those delivering health care directly but on those who support that effort, from ambulance drivers to maintenance and housekeeping staff whose service has been essential to maintain the health care enterprise. All of them have one thing in common: they are at increased risk of exposure to the virus as well as disruption of their personal and social lives. The COVID-19 CHAMPS Study is designed to understand the immediate effects, as well as the long-term effects on their health, lives and careers. EUREKA ALERT 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 Sourcewell vendor in the fire-rescue sector |
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| L-O-D-D New York - Andrew DiMaggio, Fire Captain, New Rochelle Fire Department, New Rochelle, NY L-O-D-D Florida - Donald DiPetrillo, Fire Chief, Seminole Tribe of Florida Fire Rescue, Hollywood, FL L-O-D-D American Samoa - Allen L. Velega & Mike A. Tipoti, Captains, American Samoa Fire Bureau Division of the Department of Public Safety, Pago Pago, American Samoa L-O-D-D New York - Edward J. Ciocca, Deputy Fire Chief, White Plains Fire Department, White Plains, New York L-O-D-D Illinois - Robert David Reisinger, Firefighter/Paramedic, River Grove Fire Department, River Grove, IL L-O-D-D Maine - Harold "Eddie" Moore, Jr., Lieutenant, Jackson Fire Department, Jackson, ME L-O-D-D Texas - Eduardo Ramirez, Fire Suppression Technician, El Paso Fire Department, El Paso, TX L-O-D-D New Jersey - Israel Tolentino, Jr., Firefighter/EMT, Passaic Fire Department, Passaic, NJ COVID-19 Wildland Fire Response Plan Assignment - Lessons Learned Simulation developed for managing wildfires during COVID-19 - National Incident Management Organization First Responders: Know your fire investigation role - Arson Awareness Week NFPA, ESFI stress importance of electrical safety during National Electrical Safety Month COVID-19 Resource Update - USFA Take and share the 2020 Safety Stand Down Quiz to encourage responder roadway safety - NFPA You are Thinking about the Community, Who is Thinking about Your Family? - FDSOA Vision 20/20's latest episode of CRR Radio - COVID-19 Series Safety Stand Down 2020 - Building a Superhighway to Safety – Protecting our Responders on Roadways Nominations Open for IAFC Fire Chief of the Year - Apply by June 17, 2020 Nominations Open for IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor - Apply by June 17, 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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| | | 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 vendors - 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. |
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| Paramedic/Firefighter (full-time) - Delta Township Fire Department - Lansing, MI Resident Firefighter - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Wenatchee, WA Fire Marshal - City of Caldwell - Caldwell, ID Fire Chief - Yakima County Fire District #4 - Moxee, WA Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic - Klamath County Fire District No.1 - Klamath Falls, OR Fire Chief - City of Rocklin - Rocklin, CA Firefighter - Muscatine Fire Department - Muscatine, IA (closes: May 15, 2020) Firefighter- Paramedic - Hanford Fire Department - Hanford, WA (closes: May 18, 2020) Training Officer - City of Beacon - Beacon, NY (closes: May 25, 2020) Firefighter - Fox Valley Regional Fire Department - WI (closes: May 31, 2020) Fire Chief - Town of Middletown - Middletown, RI (closes: Jun 05, 2020) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| Decision-Making & Financial Management for Fire/EMS Organizations - NFA Online mediated course - May 10 - July 26, 2020 International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference - IAFC - Baltimore, MD - June 4-7, 2020 Canceled: NFPA Conference & Expo - Orlando, FL - June 15-18, 2020 Water Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - June 25-28, 2020 TEEX Municipal Fire School - College Station, TX - July 19-24, 2020 Canceled: 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 American Fire Sprinkler Association to host AFSA39 - Orlando, FL - September 13-16, 2020 Wildland-Urban Interface - IAFC - Reno, NV - November 2-6, 2020 VCOS Symposium in the Sun - IAFC - Clearwater, FL - November 12-15, 2020 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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