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| Lake Travis area firefighters testing mask for helping COVID-19 patients in the field Austin-area first responders are testing a new way to treat COVID-19 patients in the field. Lake Travis Fire Rescue is doing a first-of-its-kind trial on a repurposed mask that delivers more oxygen to COVID-19 patients. Firefighter and paramedic Braden Frame came up with the idea to repurpose an infant-sized mask that fits around the nose of an adult. He said the mask delivers two to two-and-a-half times more oxygen to a patient. "The treatment, the idea of doing a large volume of oxygen at a low pressure through just the nose only is done in hospitals around the world to treat COVID-19 patients and patients of all sorts," Frame said. "In the pre-hospital setting, in the field, for firefighter paramedic, we don't have the technology, equipment to replicate that." KVUE-TV ABC 24 AUSTIN One killed in RV fire in Bryan Bryan firefighters said a man was killed early Thursday morning when the RV he was staying in caught fire. The RV was parked behind a home in the 1700 block of Bluebonnet Street between Highway 21 and Primrose Street. Investigators said the fire was reported just after midnight and when they arrived the residents of the home immediately alerted them to the possibility of the man being inside the RV. After the fire was extinguished they found the man's body inside. Investigators plan to have an autopsy performed to help determine the exact cause of death but it doesn't appear to be suspicious. Investigators are still working to determine how the fire started. The name of the man isn't being publicly released at this time. KBTX-TV CBS 3 BRYAN Missouri City fire department connects with city in new ways, updates policies during coronavirus Throughout April, the Missouri City fire and police departments have been making home visits to celebrate children's birthdays in the community and continue to look for new and safe ways to connect with residents. "This is great. During this COVID-19 pandemic that's going on, it's tough to really connect with people," Missouri City Fire Chief Eugene Campbell said. "I'm all behind it. ... It's a way to connect and support people and uplift them while we are all going through this." While April 30 is the last day that the police department will do birthday wishes, Missouri City spokesperson Neethu Kalimkoottil said the fire department will continue the program for the time being. Campbell said during the coronavirus pandemic, the fire department has adopted social distancing guidelines as much as possible and is following guidelines from local health officials and the state. COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Austin-Travis County EMS medic donating plasma after recovering from COVID-19 An Austin Travis-County EMS medic who tested positive for CVOID-19 is giving back to the community. She's sharing her recovery story and donating plasma to those in need. As an EMS Medic, Vivan Mancias is used to caring for others. "I tested positive for COVID-19 probably a little over a month ago," she said, sidelining her ability to help others. In late March, Mancias was quarantined for seven days after contracting the virus while on-duty. "Throughout my shift, my symptoms got worse. I started to have a really bad headache, dry cough, my neck was sore," she explained. Mancias says her symptoms were mild, which never forced her to be hospitalized. She says that later led to some good news. "I was informed because I tested positive for the COVID-19 anti-body that I was eligible to donate plasma," she said. KEYE-TV CBS 42 AUSTIN Corpus Christi firefighters cleared of COVID-19 risk and will return to duty The remaining firefighters placed in quarantine on Wednesday for possible exposure to COVID-19 have been released. In a press release on Thursday, the City of Corpus Christi said the four crew members including the one released Wednesday afternoon were no longer at risk after the pediatric patient they treated two days ago tested negative for the novel coronavirus. On Tuesday, firefighters treated and transported an infant who was not breathing to Driscoll Children's Hospital. Firefighters removed eye goggles for better visibility while completing procedures during transport to the hospital. Officials at Driscoll advised the infant fit the criteria for COVID-19 testing. Out of an abundance of caution the four firefighters were quarantined pending the patient's test result. KRIS-TV NBC 6 CORPUS CHRISTI 2 Waco arson investigations lead to arrests Waco police made arrests on arson charges in two unrelated cases at Waco homes Wednesday, Waco fire Marshal Lt. Riley Kilgo said. Emilio Elias Jr., 35, of Waco, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him lighting items on fire in a house in the 2200 block of Cumberland Avenue and throwing other items out of the house, according to reports from fire investigators and police. Firefighters responded to the house at about 3:15 a.m. and forced their way inside using an ax, according to a fire report. Little fire damage was done to the home with the exception of a chair in the living room, according to the report. Police detained Elias and later arrested him on a first-degree felony charge of arson. He remained in McLennan County Jail on Thursday with bond listed at $100,000. 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| First responders added to the CDC's high priority list for COVID-19 testing - change championed by Colorado fire chiefs First responders have now been added to a list of those eligible for high priority COVID-19 testing. This means first responders who are showing symptoms of the virus are now eligible for high-priority testing, joining hospitalized patients, healthcare workers, and residents and employees in congregated or long-term care facilities. Fire chiefs in Colorado championed for the change since they saw the domino effect of not being able to easily access testing. "The safety and health of our communities is a top priority for us all," said Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper. "We must to do everything possible to ensure our first responders can protect our communities. Priority testing for first responders is crucial." In Jefferson County, a wildland fire crew was in self-isolation for two weeks after a member started feeling sick in March. Testing at that point, according to Elk Creek Fire Protection District Chief Jacob Ware, was difficult to access so the team ended up in quarantine. KUSA-TV NBC 9 DENVER First responders in Massachusetts at risk after state-issued masks found to be defective Over the last few months, Massachusetts has received and purchased tens of thousands of masks for first responders and health care professionals amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to a test performed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, some of those masks, like the KN95s from China, have proven to be defective. The state's website advises paramedics not to use those KN95s when performing certain procedures on COVID-19-positive patients. "We've been at a deficit and been behind on things as far as PPE from the start," Rich MacKinnon, president of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts organization, said. Massachusetts firefighters and police officers were relieved to be getting respirator masks as quickly as the state has been able to acquire them. WHDH-TV 7 BOSTON New tool in COVID-19 battle - Texas firefighter uses infant face mask to treat respiratory distress Medical providers were recently abuzz about a new treatment for respiratory distress that includes a high flow of oxygen entering through a patient's nose, said Braden Frame, a seven-year firefighter and paramedic with Lake Travis Fire Rescue. The action stems from COVID-19 complications encountered in the field by first responders. However, that procedure requires a lot of oxygen and equipment to heat and humidify the air—items that aren't feasible, reasonable or available in pre-hospital medicine but rather employed on the wall of an emergency room or in an intensive care unit, Frame said. So Frame, who serves on the organization's COVID-19 Task Force science division that develops plans and procedures to keep patients and firefighters safe, sought a better way. AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN Mission to get antibody tests for 5,000 first responders in Arizona It's a mission to get 5,000 Valley first responders coronavirus antibody tests. The United Phoenix Firefighters Association and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association are helping their members get those tests. This week, the focus was on testing firefighters. Next week, they'll transition to testing police officers. "You never know what you're showing up to. Every shift is different." Especially during a pandemic. Phoenix Firefighter Mike Johnson has been with the department for 14 years and says they're doing everything they can to minimize their risk of contracting the coronavirus, like wearing masks on calls and deep-cleaning their equipment. KNXV-TV ABC 15 PHOENIX See how U.S. cities are thanking healthcare workers and first responders For those of us who are stuck at home, the least we can do is show our appreciation for the people keeping us safe right now. And that's why so many of us have taken up clapping or singing to give thanks to healthcare workers, first responders and others. Some American cities, too, have found really creative ways to let their appreciation be known. From chalk art and balloon installations to lit-up attractions and buildings and hearts made out of patrol cars, cities and residents are going out of their way to show a little love. TIME OUT PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| 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 L-O-D-D Illinios - Mario Araujo, Firefighter, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago, IL L-O-D-D Kentucky - John "Andy" Andrew Kuchar III, Sergeant, Burlington Fire Protection District, Burlington, Kentucky NFPA, ESFI stress importance of electrical safety during National Electrical Safety Month COVID-19 Resource Update 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 AFSA Announces New On-Demand Training Oregon Deputy Fire Marshal receives national award - for home fire sprinkler advocacy 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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| 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 - EMT B or Paramedic - City of Georgetown - Georgetown, TX (closes: May 15, 2020) Firefighter- Paramedic - Hanford Fire Department - Hanford, WA (closes: May 18, 2020) Firefighter - Fox Valley Regional Fire Department - WI (closes: May 31, 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 IAFC conneXions - Dallas, TX - May 18-20, 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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