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| 2 people injured in Webster apartment fire, Fire Marshal's Office says; Crews work to battle the flames VIDEO: Fire officials say two individuals have been taken to the hospital after an apartment complex caught on fire in southeast Harris County Saturday afternoon. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, the fire broke out in the 2800 block of west Bay Area Boulevard. HFCMO says the two people were transported to HCA Clearlake in stable condition for precautionary measures. As of Saturday afternoon, the fire had reportedly been contained to just one building. Leslie Bristol saw the fire and jumped into action. "I parked my car and put on my hazards. As I'm calling 911, I'm banging on doors and telling people it's a fire and you need to get out," she said. Bristol said she rescued a few pets and thankful she was able to help out. KPRC-TV NBC 2 HOUSTON Houston firefighter seriously injured after head-on crash A Houston firefighter was seriously injured in a crash Saturday morning near New Caney. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena confirmed one of his firefighters was involved in the crash as the firefighter was on his way to work. The head-on crash happened on FM 1485 just northwest of the New Caney area when a pickup truck crossed the center line into oncoming traffic. Pena said the firefighter was taken to Kingwood Hospital where they had surgery for several fractures. Officials have not said the condition of either driver or what the cause of the crash was. KHOU-TV CBS 11 HOUSTON San Antonio Fire Department responds to flames that ripped through motel PHOTO: San Antonio firefighters were responding to a blaze at a South Side motel on Monday morning. The fire broke out at 6:30 a.m. at the Rainbow Motel in the 4700 block of South Presa Street, near East Southcross. SAFD spokesperson Woody Woodward said the fire started outside, at the back of the building. He said investigators are calling the cause "undetermined" because they do not know how it started at this time. When firefighters arrived at the scene, motel guests had already evacuated the building. No one was inside the building when firefighters searched it, and no injuries were reported. As of 8 a.m., 30 units were responding to the scene. KSAT-TV ABC 12 SAN ANTONIO Grand Prairie Fire Department prepares for flash flooding VIDEO: Grand Prairie Fire Department's swift water rescue team is prepared to handle any potential flash flooding emergencies this week. Rain chances are in the forecast. But the ground is incredibly dry, which makes it slow to absorb water. In fact, North Texas is on track to record one of the driest years on record. "It only takes about six inches of moving water to sweep an adult off their feet and carry them down stream," GPFD Battalion Chief Joe Harvey said. Harvey added that our area typically sees about 70 flash flood events every year. GPFD told WFAA its swift water rescue team is made up of around two dozen members and four boats: Two have a motor for rescues in fast moving water and the other two are for emergencies in still, high water. WFAA-TV ABC 8 DALLAS Killeen Fire Department wins again in blood-drive competition with Police Department The Killeen police and fire departments competed in the fourth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, and the Killeen Fire Department has won this year's competition, officials announced Friday. City officials said in a news release Friday that both groups saw nearly double of blood donors this year. The City of Killeen partnered with Carter BloodCare for the second year in a row, bringing in the organization's biggest, single-day collection in Bell County this year, the release said. "We thank the community for their support and encourage everyone to continue to participate in future blood drives," officials said in the news release. According to the release, there were 92 units of blood collected from 98 donors. That means 276 lives can now possibly be saved and the blood remains local in Bell County, city officials said. KILLEEN DAILY HERALD - METERED SITE New details released in fatal Wichita County plane crash VIDEO: The Wichita County Sheriff's Office has released new details about the Saturday plane crash at Wichita Valley Airport. According to a WCSO Facebook post, the plane crash that happened just before 1:30 p.m. involved a small single-engine plane. A person who drove to the airport from Arkansas to purchase the plane was the pilot and sole occupant during the crash. The pilot was pinned in the plane when it went off the runway, flipped and caught on fire. The Iowa Park Police Department, Iowa Park Fire Department, Sheppard Fire, Wichita West Fire and Department of Public Safety were also on scene. Texas DPS was leading the scene, and DPS and the sheriff's office secured the area while waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration to arrive and take over the investigation. KFDX-TV NBC 3 WICHITA FALLS PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Explosion after explosion: Massive fire at Massachusetts boat yard destroys buildings, cars, boats Crews battled a massive fire Friday afternoon that has destroyed buildings, cars and vessels at a boat yard in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. At least one person was hurt and an unknown number of firefighters suffered minor injuries, officials said. The fire broke out at about 2 p.m. Friday at the Mattapoisett Boatyard on Ned's Point. The brother of an employee and witnesses told WCVB there was a series of explosions before the flames and black smoke consumed the entire property. "All of a sudden, black smoke. Thick, thick, thick black smoke. So, we sat there for a while, and we just kept hearing bangs — explosion after explosion. I mean, in an hour, there had to have been 50 explosions just going off and off," said one witness. When Sky 5 arrived over the scene, multiple buildings, several boats and about two dozen cars were in flames or burned-out shells. WCVB-TV ABC 5 BOSTON Related: Massive fire erupts at Massachusetts boat yard World's Largest Fire Helmet Sculpture: World record set in California PHOTOS: At the Barstow Fire Headquarters Station on Barstow Road in Barstow, California, sits a large fiberglass FDNY fire helmet replica, dedicated to all 343 firefighters that died on September 11th 2001; the giant fire helmet sets the world record for being the World's Largest Fire Helmet Sculpture, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY. "The Barstow fire department had a memorial created to pay tribute to their firefighting comrades who died in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. A large fiberglass FDNY fire helmet replica sits next to the Barstow Fire District Headquarters, the Roadside America reports. "The helmet is stylishly topped by a golden eagle's head, and the number on the shield is "343." That's how many members of the New York City fire department lost their lives in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. WORLD RECORD ACADEMY 'I call them family': Georgia fire department helps teen fight for his dream VIDEO: 18-year-old Garry Mitchem has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter for Baldwin county. His disability doesn't stop him from achieving that dream, or helping his community. "I love this fire department, I love Milledgeville, I love both the county and the community," he said. He also said he's the fire department's biggest fan, and he his love for it comes from his dad. "He was a firefighter from Dekalb county from 1966 all through 1997," Mitchem said. Garry wants to follow in his dad's footsteps, but in the mean time he spends his time listening to the fire department scanner. "Every time there is an accident or a fire, I post online to let the community know when a call comes out for an accident or a structure fire, or any type of fire," Mitchem said. Garry has Prader Willi Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder that causes physical, mental, and behavioral problems. WMAZ-TV CBS 13 MACON New Jersey fire department graduates first-ever class of Junior Public Safety Academy PHOTOS: From tears to triumph. That was the journey for one history-making group of city teens this summer. The inaugural class of the Trenton Junior Public Safety Academy learned firsthand that being a first-responder means hard work and dedication even just to learn the skills needed for the job. Created by Fire Director Kenneth Douglas and lead instructor Brian Roberts, the Trenton Fire Department set out to make a program that pushes kids past their comfort zones but also gives them skills and experience that can benefit them long after the summer program ends. "He didn't just want to run a summer camp, he wanted it to be a Junior Public Safety Academy," Roberts told The Trentonian. "The kids come in here and they learn, but they also have a good time in the summertime." TRENTONIAN New Mexico State Police chase stolen fire truck VIDEO: A fire truck was stolen earlier this week in Corrales. Now, New Mexico State Police has shared video of the chase and the arrest that followed. Video posted by state police on Facebook shows the stolen fire truck heading west on I-40, a short time after it was stolen while responding to a medical call. Corrales fire officials were worried. "We were very concerned for the safety of people, and its lights and sirens are going," said Tanya Lattin with the Corrales Fire Department. "We were very concerned about the possibility it might try to drive down the wrong side of the road." More than an hour west of Albuquerque, Laguna police deployed stop strips and finally got the driver to pull over into a gas station parking lot. Pictures show the truck and the blown tire – after the suspect drove into a wall. KOB-TV NBC 4 ALBUQUERQUE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D New York - Michael Fischer, Captain, Island Park Fire Department, Island Park, NY L-O-D-D Alaska - Douglas "Doug" Ritchie, Pilot, State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Palmer, AK L-O-D-D Colorado - Collin Hagan, Wildland Firefighter, BLM-Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew, Craig, CO Major Changes in Firefighting Foams Suggest Needs for Different Tactics and Training Fire Family Foundation Announces its 2022 Scholarship Recipients 2022 Class of FIRE Fellows & Annual Reflection Event The Fire Protection Research Foundation to Host Free Fire and Life Safety Webinar Series NFA Resident Course Vacancies Posted NFPA LiNK Survey Finds 75 Percent of Fire and Life Safety Professionals Are Not Confident in Generational Knowledge Transfer First Responder Wellness - Education & Training COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies GRIDWIDE FIRE-SPY™ is now FirstNet Ready® and available for use on FirstNet® - helping maximize communications for utility operators and first responders Wingspread VII Conference Report NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 Fire Camp Reimbursements - IAFC's Volunteer Workforce Solutions offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 fire departments 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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| Resident Student Volunteer - Crescent Fire District - Crescent, OR Recruit Firefighter - City of Meridian - Meridian, ID Deputy Fire Marshal - City of Redmond - Redmond, WA Assistant Fire Chief - The City of Everett - Everett, WA Fire Chief - City of Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA Assistant Fire Marshal - Eastside Fire & Rescue - Issaquah, WA Fire Prevention Officer - Bellevue Fire Department - Bellevue, WA Shift Captain - Candidates with volunteer fire officers experience encouraged to apply - Sisters, OR Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Instructor - University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute - Columbia, MO Equipment Coordinator/Radio Technician - City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ Deputy Chief of Operations/Training - East Valley Fire Department - Yakima County, WA Fire Lieutenant - City of Bethel - Bethel, AK Assistant Fire Chief - City of Lansing - Lansing, MI Fire Chief - City of Green Bay - Green Bay, WI Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Open Until Filled (Multiple Positions & Locations) Assistant Fire Chief - City of Helena - Helena, MT (closes: Aug 22, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Elmhurst - Elmhurst, IL (closes: Aug 26, 2022) Lateral AEMT Firefighter - Corvallis Fire Department - Corvallis, OR (closes: Aug 31, 2022) Deputy Fire Chief - Training - Airway Heights Fire Department - Airway Heights, WA (closes: Sep 01, 2022) Firefighter - Campbell County Fire Department - Gillette, WY (closes: Sep 01, 2022) Firefighter/Paramedic / Firefighter/EMT - SW Polk Fire District - Dallas, OR (closes: Sep 02, 2022) Lateral Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic - Central Pierce Fire & Rescue - Spanaway, WA (closes: Sep 03, 2022) Chief Executive Officer/Fire Chief - Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View (SBM) Fire District - MN (closes: Sep 09, 2022) Firefighters - City of Edmond - Edmond, OK (closes: Sep 09, 2022) Firefighter/ EMT Paramedic preferred - City of Pearland - Pearland, TX (closes: Sep 15, 2022) Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal - City of Portland - Portland, TX (closes: Sep 18, 2022) Lateral FF/EMT and FF/Medic - Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue - Ridgefield, WA (closes: Sep 23, 2022) Entry level FF/EMT and FF/Medic - Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue - Ridgefield, WA (closes: Sep 23, 2022) EMS & Training Captain - Clackamas Fire District #1 - Milwaukie, OR (closes: Sep 25, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Sycamore - Sycamore, IL (closes: Sep 30, 2022) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| Never Forget 5k Run/Walk - To Benefit The 'Tunnel To Towers Foundation' - Covington, LA - August 10 - September 10, 2022 2022 Institution of Fire Engineers - Education Conference - San Antonio, TX - August 23, 2022 Facing the New Recruitment Reality - Career and Volunteer Strategies That Work - Webinar - September 1, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 6-9, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 10-24, 2022 Fire Inspector I Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - September 12-15, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 12-15, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 12-15, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operation - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 16-18, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operation - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 16-18, 2022 Vision 2022 - FirstNet Users Summit - Public Safety Broadband Technology Association - Las Vegas, NV - September 19-22, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 19-23, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Introduction to Basic Peer Support Training - Webinar - September 22, 2022 2022 F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium & Training Facilities Seminar - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - September 25-28, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - September 26-30, 2022 Firefighter 2 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 1-15, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 3-7, 2022 Fire Service Instructor II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - October 3-7, 2022 Incident Safety Officer - Bend Fire & Rescue - Bend, OR - October 7-9, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery - October 10-13, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - On-Line Delivery - October 10-14, 2022 American Fire Sprinkler Association 41 Convention - Register Now! - Las Vegas, NV - October 16-19, 2022 2022 Fire Prevention Institute - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Lake Chelan, WA - October 17-21, 2022 Fire Officer 3 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Duvall, WA - October 17-25, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 24-28, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Fire Officer I - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery - November 7-11, 2022 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - November 14-17, 2022 Fire Officer 4 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Duvall, WA - November 14-21, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - November 14-18, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - November 28 - December 2, 2022 Instructor 1 - Grant County Fire District 5 - Moses Lake, WA - December 1-4, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online - December 5-9, 2022 2023 FDSOA Health and Safety Conference - Registration Now Open - St Pete’s Beach, FL - January 15-16, 2023 2023 F.I.E.R.O. PPE Symposium & Hands On Training (HOT) Sessions - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - March 19-22, 2023 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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