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| Tia Juanita's Fish Camp in Jasper bursts into flame PHOTOS: Tia Juanita's Fish Camp in Jasper went up in flames early Monday morning. The fire happened around 1:05 a.m. in the 4600 block of North Wheeler Street, Jasper Volunteer Fire Department said. No one was hurt in the blaze, firefighters said. The Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post they were called to assist Jasper Volunteer Fire Department with the fire. "We had it under control within a couple hours," Jasper Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Eric Melendez said. Firefighters left the scene just after 4 a.m., he said. KBMT-TV ABC 12 BEAUMONT Thirty-six Abilene Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19 According to a Sunday press release from the City of Abilene, 36 Abilene Fire Department firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19 during the seventy-two hours prior to the release. Seven additional members of the department are in self-quarantine awaiting test results. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, all personnel who have tested positive will self-isolate until cleared to return to work by the local health authority. The release stated," The City of Abilene is thankful to the AFD members who have tested positive for COVID-19 for their service to the community on the front lines. Many, if not most are experiencing mild to no symptoms, which will hopefully translate to a speedy recovery process. City and AFD administration have prioritized the health of our firefighters and their families and will continue to monitor their conditions and needs." KXVA / KIDY-TV FOX ABILENE/SAN ANGELO San Antonio: Landlord attempts to evict tenant, returns to house on fire An hour before a fire at a residence on the east side, police had been to the house to intervene in an eviction dispute between the owner of the property and a tenant, according to the fire incident commander. Arson investigators are looking into what caused the fire at the small wood-framed house in the 1700 block of Burnet around 2 p.m. Sunday. The fire commander says the property owner was in the process of evicting the person in the home, but the owner left for lunch and then returned to find the house on fire. Firefighters found big flames shooting from the back side of the house, and it took them about 20 minutes to bring it under control. Nobody was injured. The Texas Supreme Court has placed a moratorium on evictions until April 30, and the only exceptions are for physically dangerous situations or criminal activity. KENS CBS 5 SAN ANTONIO Four Corpus Christi firefighters/ paramedics placed in isolation after coming in contact with potential COVID-19 patient According to Corpus Christi City Officials, four firefighters/paramedics were placed in isolation last night after coming in contact with a patient who had symptoms of coronavirus. The four firefighters/paramedics provided care and transported a cardiac arrest patient, and it was determined at the hospital that the patient fit criteria for COVID-19. The patient will be tested for the coronavirus, according to officials. "On April 24, the firefighters responded to an EMS call for a patient experiencing cardiac issues. All personnel were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed by the Corpus Christi Fire Department protocol," stated city officials. "During treatment and transport of the patient, members of the crew made adjustments to PPE that posed a heightened risk to possible exposure," added city officials. KIII-TV ABC 3 CORPUS CHRISTI New station nearly done: Gainesville Fire-Rescue chief says occupancy certificate issued The new Fire Station No. 3 on Culberson Street is inching its way toward completion. Gainesville Fire-Rescue Chief Wayne Twiner told the Register this week that the city issued a certificate of occupancy for Station No. 3 on March 19 for substantial completion. "Per contract, the contractor has 30 days from that period to complete a punch list of small items that still need finishing," Twiner said. He said the punch list includes touch up painting and repairing anything that got damaged throughout the construction process such as doors, floors, walls and cabinets. "Final completion is when the construction project is 100% completed, punch work list included," Twiner explained. Ground was broken on the 8,000-square-foot facility at 308 Culberson St. in January 2019 to replace the two-story building at 115 E. Pecan St. that's currently serving as Fire Station No. 3. GAINESVILLE DAILY REGISTER Amarillo Fire Department: Unoccupied home a total loss after fire A house fire that occurred in Amarillo Saturday night caused $50,000 worth of damage, according to the Amarillo Fire Department. The AFD said an alarm went out for a fire at 10:55 p.m., April 25, at 803 S. Pittsburgh, and firefighters arrived at 10:59 p.m. to a heavy fire coming from the detached garage extending into the house. According to the fire department, the house had been condemned and was unoccupied. They said that a second alarm was requested to assist with heavy fire brands falling onto neighboring structures. The fire was under control by 11:21 p.m., according to AFD. AFD also said there were no injuries, and firefighters were able to protect the neighboring structures from fire damage, but the house was considered a total loss. KCIT-TV MYHIGHPLAINS.COM AMARILLO PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| IAFF: More than 1,600 firefighters nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19 According to the International Association of Fire Fighters, firefighters across the country are battling on the front lines of COVID-19 and fire departments are feeling the strain of this massive public health emergency. The IAFF has released the following numbers as of Friday, April 24, 2020: 1,653 firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19; 4,304 isolated; 66 hospitalized; Six deaths. "Firefighters need more – and faster – testing so they can stay on the job and know they are not bringing the virus into the fire house, or back to their homes. They need priority access to PPE," said Tim Burn, IAFF Press Secretary. "Meanwhile, Congress must pass funding for state and local governments to help counteract the budget shortfalls during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This funding is essential to keeping firefighters and other critical workers on the job across the country." WEYI-TV NBC 25 SAGINAW Ohio firefighters file unfair labor practice charge against city Parma Heights (International Association of Fire Fighters) IAFF Local 1690 recently filed an unfair labor practice charge with the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) related to the city's attempt to unify pay periods across all departments. Representing Parma Heights IAFF Local 1690 is Susannah Muskovitz and Arish S. Ali of Muskovitz & Lemmerbrock, LLC. "The city is holding back one week of pay from all of the firefighters for the whole rest of their career," Muskovitz said. "It's a 2-percent wage reduction that was not negotiated. The city is in the middle of negotiations (with Local 1690 regarding a new contract). "The city has every right to propose this at the bargaining table -- and in fact they have proposed it at the bargaining table. The union has countered, and there has been a back and forth on the issue. That's normal -- and how the process is supposed to work -- but then the city one day out of the blue said they're just going to do it anyway and they unilaterally implemented it." CLEVELAND.COM IAFC: Police Get CARES Act Money – Firefighters Still Waiting The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today said it will take heroism in Congress to save fire and EMS in communities across the country. Legal and regulatory minutiae prevent CARES Act money from immediately helping firefighters protect their communities and themselves during the current COVID-19 crisis. IAFC President Gary Ludwig says it's clear only Congress can expedite the money by clearing regulatory logjams within the Assistance for Firefighter Grant Program (AFG). "Firefighters need a hero," Ludwig said. "So do the people they serve. It's up to Congress to fill that role by solving two crucial COVID-19 problems. One is a classic Washington logjam and the other is ensuring enough money to keep fire/EMS stations open around the country. "Our brothers and sisters in law enforcement are already putting to work some of their much needed $850 million from the March CARES Act," Ludwig said. IAFC.ORG After COVID-19: Anxious, wary first responders back on job The new coronavirus doesn't care about a blue uniform or a shiny badge. Police, firefighters, paramedics and corrections officers are just a 911 call away from contracting COVID-19 and spreading it. With N95 masks hanging off their duty belts and disposable blue gloves stuffed in their back pockets, they respond to radio calls, make arrests and manage prisoners. But their training never covered something quite like this — what has been called an "invisible bullet." It's sickened thousands of America's first responders and killed dozens more. But many have recovered, and they're going back to work — back to the crime scene, back into the ambulance, back to the jail. Going back to this deadly pandemic's front lines. They go with a lingering cough and lost weight. They toss and turn at night, wondering if the claims of immunity are true. They fear that picking up extra overtime shifts may expose them, and their families, to additional risks. STAMFORD ADVOCATE CDC expands list of possible COVID-19 symptoms The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released additional symptoms related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Health officials recommend those experiencing any of these symptoms contact their physician or the local health department. Previously, guidance from state and federal health officials cautioned people not to call unless experiencing the three traditional symptoms of COVID-19. A patient must have fever, shortness of breath, and a cough to receive a test. Now, with expanded testing throughout the state, there is new guidance. Anyone who feels they may have the virus should be tested. CLARKSVILLE NOW 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 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 AFSA Announces New On-Demand Training Oregon Deputy Fire Marshal receives national award - for home fire sprinkler advocacy Two new online courses can help housebound learners understand Life Safety & Fire Protection Systems/ITM - for Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems New NFPA tip sheet offers timely information on demobilizing buildings under construction - during government-required shutdowns University of Minnesota looking to enroll Firefighters & EMT participants in FDA-approved clinical trials - COVID-19 Guidelines for COVID-19 Fire Station Exposure Reduction - 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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| 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 Training/Safety Captain - North Whidbey Fire and Rescue - Oak Harbor, WA (closes: Apr 30, 2020) Firefighter IV/III/II - City of Thornton - Thornton, CO (closes: May 04, 2020) 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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| Bauer Fill Stations - Asking $7,995 / $8,995 - Arlington, WA 1989 American Eagle Tender - Asking $20,000 - Yakima, WA 2012 Freightliner Ambulance for Sale - Asking $39,000 - Carol Stream, IL 2001 Ford Excursion Command Vehicle - Asking $7,000 - Murphys, CA 2000 Pierce Engine - Asking $150,000 - Cody, WY POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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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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