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| West Firefighter Killed in Crash While Working on Vehicle Fire A West, Texas firefighter tending to a vehicle fire has died after he was struck by a car on Northbound Interstate 35 on Tuesday, officials confirm to NBC 5. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers and West Fire Department officials were initially providing traffic control along the highway in West, Texas due to a vehicle fire near mile marker 354. The inside lane was shut down with traffic control devices, a fire truck and two DPS patrol units. A tractor semi-trailer traveling on the inside lane ignored traffic control and struck the fire truck and two patrol units. A West firefighter was struck by a vehicle during the crash and was transported to Baylor Scott and White where he was pronounced dead. Two troopers were transported to the Baylor Scott and White in Waco and treated for injuries from the crash. They have since been released. KXAS-TV NBC 5 FORT WORTH Related with Video: Volunteer firefighter killed on I-35 was a survivor of 2013 West explosion 2 pets die in Lufkin house fire The Lufkin Fire Department responded to a house fire on Voyle Street on Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors reported the fire on the 1300 block of Voyle Street at around 12:45 p.m., according to the City of Lufkin communications director. The homeowner was not home when the fire began. Firefighters arrived to see heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. They entered the burning house to save a dog and a cat, but the animals did not survive. Firefighters fought the blaze from the interior and exterior for about 45 minutes before it was called under control. They continued to monitor for hot spots amid windy conditions throughout the afternoon. Lufkin Fire Marshal Ozzie Jarman said an electrical issue in the attic was the cause of the fire. Lufkin Police also responded to assist with traffic control. KLTV ABC 7 TYLER Large fire breaks out in doctor's office in west El Paso El Paso fire crews responded to a large fire on Monday morning at a doctor's office in west El Paso. It happened at 2930 North Stanton, right behind the Albertsons near UTEP. A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department said no one was in the building at the time the fire broke out. No injuries have been reported. El Paso Fire dispatchers confirmed they received calls about the fire around 5:30 a.m. The fire was upgraded around 6 a.m. About 14 units were on the scene responding to the fire, according to dispatchers. According to a fire official it is unclear what started the fire. Investigators were expected at the scene. KFOX-TV FOX 14 EL PASO Middle school in southwest Houston closed after teens set toilet paper on fire A middle school in Houston's southwest side will be closed through Wednesday after a couple of students set a fire in one of the bathrooms, causing $50,000 in damages. On Monday, March 27, Houston fire crews responded to the 10400 block of Manhattan Drive after reports of a fire. When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the second floor of the school. School staff and students were all able to get out safely and were all accounted for. An investigation into the fire determined that two juveniles lit a toilet paper roll. The fire damaged part of the campus. As a result, the school will be closed on Wednesday. The teens will now face arson charges. KTRK-TV ABC 13 HOUSTON Residential fire in Longview causes $30k in damages On Sunday, the Longview Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on 712 Swancy Street. Officials said that when crews arrived they saw flames coming out of a bedroom on the Northeast side of the building and it took them approximately 10 minutes to get the fire under control. It was later determined by firefighters that the building was vacant and no one was injured. According to officials, the damages to the building will add up to about $30,000. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. A release stated that the Longview Fire Department responded with three fire engines, two ladder trucks, one ambulance and four support vehicles with a total of 21 personnel on the scene. KETK-TV NBC 56 JACKSONVILLE Trailer full of frozen chicken catches fire on Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie VIDEO: Lanes on Interstate 30 were partially closed off Wednesday morning after a trailer carrying frozen chicken caught fire overnight. The fire happened in the westbound lanes of I-30 near Loop 12. As of 9:30 a.m., two lanes were open for drivers to pass by. Officials tell WFAA that a semi-truck was pulling a trailer carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen chicken. The truck was travelling from Arkansas to Long Beach, California. The driver said he originally pulled over due to an airbrake failure. He saw the fire once he got out of the semi. No one was injured. WFAA-TV ABC 8 DALLAS PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: 1 dead, 2 missing after massive fire that consumed Massachusetts lodging house One person is dead, two are unaccounted for and several others are hospitalized following a massive fire that consumed a rooming house in New Bedford on Tuesday afternoon. As of Tuesday evening, fire officials were using a drone to peer through windows and search the ruined building. "We can confirm one fatality," Mayor Jon Mitchell said. "We can confirm there are two people who are unaccounted for." The fire at Royal Crown Lodging, on Acushnet Avenue, was initially reported shortly after 3 p.m. More than an hour later, as Sky5 flew over the four-story building, firefighters were dousing the building with water from all sides. The water was pouring out from doors on the ground floor but flames and heavy smoke continued. New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger said that the first firefighters to arrive rescued several people from the windows of the building. WCVB-TV ABC 5 BOSTON Caring for Florida's first responders' mental health in Hurricane Ian's wake Since Sept. 28, when Southwest Florida's first responders and dispatchers took thousands of heartbreaking 911 calls, there has been a big focus on those first responders' mental well-being. Part of Florida's emergency response plan for Ian was providing mental health support for our first responders. WINK News asked them what that day was like and how they're doing six months later. "I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it," said Diana Hernden, division chief of EMS and health/safety with the Iona-McGregor Fire District. Hernden was one of the people keeping track of those emergency calls as the wind picked up and the storm surge rushed in. "Our hearts were just breaking for the community," Hernden said. She didn't hear the panic in the voices on the other line—dispatchers handled that—but she wrote down all the calls. Looking at the call logs six months later still gives her chills: Water rescue, 11 people… water rescue, three people in an attic… 1-year-old needs oxygen. WINK-TV CBS 11 FORT MYERS 'Eyes of Fire': ER doctor and photographer captures Illinois fire department for 20 years and counting PHOTOS: While some doctors play golf or tennis on their days off, one local emergency room physician spends his free time riding along with the Peoria Fire Department with his camera. Dr. Elsburgh Clarke is an ER doctor at Hopedale Medical Complex. He's been working in emergency medicine for more than 40 years and previously trained at LA County Hospital, where he began taking photographs. "I started to do pictures in the ER. I have multiple pictures from back in the day, back in 1977, ‘78 when ‘ER' was just coming about," said Clarke, referring to the TV show. Growing up, Clarke said he always knew he would be an FBI agent, a fireman or a doctor. While he ended up as the latter, he always took an interest in fire departments, frequently following fire engines around whenever he could. WCBU.ORG Bicameral FIRE STATION Act introduced to upgrade fire, EMS facilities nationwide With a proposed $750 million grant program, the newly introduced FIRE STATION Act (Facilitating Investment Required for Emergency Services to All Towns in Our Nation Act), put forth by U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), as well as U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), pushes for modifications, upgrades and build-up of fire and EMS facilities across the country. "Our firefighters deserve the best possible facilities so they can be ready with everything they need to spring into action when duty calls," Van Hollen said. "Yet nearly half of the fire stations across America require major repairs – with some even posing serious health hazards to the men and women who protect our communities. This bipartisan bill will unlock more funding to ensure our fire and EMS heroes have modern, safe, and mission-ready facilities." HOMELAND PREPAREDNESS NEWS Missouri firefighter ensures special needs kids are enrolled in the ‘STARS' program VIDEO: Zach Krato is a Florissant Valley Fire District firefighter, husband, and dad who has spent over a decade serving as a first responder. Zach receives the FOX 2 Proud to Serve award in March 2023, including $500 from Brown & Brown Law Firm. In addition to being a valued firefighter, Zach has the added responsibility of implementing and training the district on the ‘STARS' program. The STARS program was created along with Cardinal Glennon to create a registry of high risk pediatric patients in the community close to where they live, and better prepare and train first responders to know how to treat those individuals. STARS stands for Special Needs Tracking and Awareness. It's a one-of-a-kind program designed to improve emergency response and emergency care for children who live with complex medical conditions. KTVI-TV FOX 2 ST. LOUIS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| | | Understand, Prevent & Respond What steps should departments take to prevent sexual harassment from happening? In this Q&A with attorney and Deputy Fire Chief Curt Varone, we explore these questions and provide strategies to help individuals and departments respond appropriately. Download Now! |
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| Industrial Firefighter - Code Red Safety - Evansville, IN Fire Chief - Lewis County Fire District 6 - Chehalis, WA Paramedic Program Manager - Thurston County Medic One - Olympia, WA Fire Protection Engineer - City of Vancouver - Vancouver, WA Fire Chief - Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue - Coupeville, WA Senior Plans Examiner - San Bernardino County Fire District - San Bernardino, CA Entry Level & Lateral Entry Firefighter/EMT - Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Central Mason Fire & EMS - Shelton, WA Battalion Chief - Campbell County Fire Department - Gillette, WY (closes: Mar 31, 2023) Firefighter - Campbell County Fire Department - Gillette, WY (closes: Mar 31, 2023) District Manager/Fire Chief - Lake City Area Fire District - Lake City, CO (closes: Mar 31, 2023) Ambulance Operator - Paramedic (24 hour shift) - San Bernardino County Fire District - San Bernardino County, CA (closes: Apr 03, 2023) Firefighter Paramedic Recruits - City of Ventura Fire Department - Ventura, CA (closes: Apr 03, 2023) Fire Marshal – Division Chief Community Safety Services - Poudre Fire Authority - Fort Collins, CO (closes: Apr 07, 2023) Coordinator / Assistant Chief - Cal OES - Fire Operations North - Region II, CA (closes: Apr 09, 2023) Coordinator / Assistant Chief - Cal OES - Fire Operations South - Region I, CA (closes: Apr 09, 2023) Coordinator / Assistant Chief - Cal OES - Fire Operations South - Region I, CA (closes: Apr 09, 2023) Coordinator / Assistant Chief - Cal OES - Fire Operations North - Region III, CA (closes: Apr 09, 2023) Fire Protection System Plan Reviewer / Fire Plan Reviewer – Development/Construction - Poudre Fire Authority - Fort Collins, CO (closes: Apr 12, 2023) Assistant Fire Chief - Operations - Capital City Fire Rescue - Juneau, AK (closes: Apr 14, 2023) Assistant Director of Administration & Planning - Itasca Fire Protection District - Itasca, IL (closes: Apr 14, 2023) Firefighter/Paramedics - Hastings Fire Department - City of Hastings, MN (closes: Apr 14, 2023) Firefighter- EMT - Hanford Fire Department - Richland, WA (closes: Apr 17, 2023) Firefighter - Hanford Fire Department - Richland, WA (closes: Apr 17, 2023) Coordinator / Assistant Chief - Cal OES - Fire and Rescue Division - Mather, CA (closes: Apr 20, 2023) Fire Marshal/Fire Prevention - Louisville Fire Protection District - Louisville, CO (closes: Apr 21, 2023) Fire Chief - Arlington Fire Department - City of Arlington, TX (closes: Apr 23, 2023) Fire Chief - Orion Township - Orion Township, MI (closes: Apr 25, 2023) Deputy Chief – Training - Airway Heights Fire Department - Airway Heights, WA (closes: Apr 28, 2023) Firefighter - City of Freeport - Freeport, IL (closes: Apr 28, 2023) Fire Chief - Klein Fire Department/Harris County ESD 16 - Klein, TX (closes: May 02, 2023) Training Captain - Chaffee County Fire Protection District - Buena Vista, CO (closes: May 03, 2023) Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry & Lateral) - Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue - Ridgefield, WA (closes: May 08, 2023) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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