FAA certification a test in readiness at Lihue Airport Sep 4, 2009
During the response, which involved Crash Fire and Rescue trucks moving to extinguish the blaze before responding to the victims, Airport Manager Manu Crabbe and other department leaders and officials monitored the scenario from one of the airport s offices equipped with communication equipment. The fire extinguished, other departments and agencies became involved as Kaua i Fire Department trucks arrived, sirens blazing, along with several ambulances, cargo trucks from a tour bus company, and... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
New series of stamps portrays the courage of firefighters Aug 31, 2009
The six stamps are intended to show the range of situations faced by the UK's fire and rescue services ... The government's Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser Sir Ken Knight said the stamps were meant to show the kind of incidents being dealt with on a daily basis ... "I hope these Fire and Rescue stamps will remind people to take fire safety seriously.". (BBC News -- UK)
Colockum fire contained Aug 29, 2009
The fire was initially fought by DNR ground crews and equipment along with personnel from Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue. A trail around the fire was completed at 11 a.m. Thursday. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Operation Threshold to get gaming funds for new building Aug 19, 2009
$50,000 toward a new pumper truck for Janesville Fire and Rescue. $3,400 to the New Hartford Fire Department. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
County roads and department discussed Aug 15, 2009
The project is being spearheaded by Grants Fire and Rescue. It is engaged in the promotion of literacy and pursuit of academic excellence by providing a dictionary to all students across the United States. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Photos: Faking a fire Aug 14, 2009
Capital City Fire and Rescue and emergency crews from the Holland America cruise ship Veendam conducted a simulated emergency exercise Wednesday in Marine Park ... Capital City Fire and Rescue and emergency crews from the Holland America cruise ship Veendam conducted a simulated emergency exercise Wednesday in Marine Park. (Juneau Empire)
North Branch spending tops agenda Jul 31, 2009
Council is being asked to okay a trade-in of the road grader for a new unit, and to buy a new extrication device for fire and rescue. Total is $170,000. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Exploring options Jul 28, 2009
The Joint Powers Authority of the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority (made up of both agencies and dubbed the SVFRA) voted to explore two options for the creation of a new structure for delivering fire/med services to the residents of the Valley. Both options would change how the Authority is governed and one would change how it is financed. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Suspicious fire razes Skaggs Island bowling alley Jul 26, 2009
Mulas said that in addition to Schell-Vista personnel, there were personnel from Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority, Cal Fire, Kenwood, Willmar and Rancho Adobe. Altogether, 31 firefighters and 11 pieces of equipment were at the blaze. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Belhaven EMS shift roils waters Jul 23, 2009
But other folks arent so sold on the idea of shutting down the EMS side of the Belhaven Fire and Rescue Department, which continues to provided fire fighting and other services. I havent been given a reason why, said Derrick Myers, the departments chief. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Medical examiner report: Most child deaths from vehicle collisions preventable Jul 10, 2009
Nicholas A. Wooten_Hampton Fire and Rescue. Joan Ziglar, J.D., MPA_Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney_City of Martinsville. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Rowlett to purchase a new fire engine Jul 10, 2009
Rowlett Fire and Rescue will be returning one of its fire engines to a lease holder and looking for a new one in the coming months ... Fire and Rescue officials have determined that as the engine has, at best, three years of front line service left, the best course of action financially would be to return it to the lease holder ... "If we were strictly a fire department we'd only reply to fire and rescue calls and we'd have a lot less wear and tear on the tires.". (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
PD's very own Baywatch unit Jul 7, 2009
Team members went through rigorous training with our own medical team and with the Fire and Rescue Services Departments scuba diving team before we went public, he said. The unit is led by team commander Datuk Capt (R) R. Kumaravel, a former military man and assisted by SJAM area medical officers which consists of a team of three doctors and five staff nurses trained in handling emergencies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Two injured in rollover accident Jul 7, 2009
Fire and rescue crews from Nickerson and Hooper had to use extrication equipment to get victims out of the vehicle ... Fire and Rescue personnel work to clean up the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident about 1. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Tenn. laborers buried in concrete, 1 dead Jul 7, 2009
"At this point, we still haven't found any signs of any victims," Atlanta Fire and Rescue spokesman Bobby Stewart said. "We are going to search every corner, every confined space, every vehicle to make sure no victim is left behind.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Ellensburg Fourth of July festivities a hit Jul 7, 2009
Instead of a helicopter, this year a Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue fire engine was used. The truck s ladder was suspended above a field riddled with 40 little blue flags, each representing a prize. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Cahokia airport to start $4.6M stimulus project Jul 7, 2009
Federal stimulus dollars are paying to construct a new airport fire and rescue station at in Cahokia and Sauget, Ill ... The new airport fire and rescue facility will include three drive-through equipment bays, administrative offices and a training/conference room on the ground floor, with firefighter living quarters on the second floor. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Flags, food, fun and fireworks Jul 4, 2009
Instead, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue is providing a fire truck and dropping the ducks from a ladder suspended in the air all 2,500 of them. The ducks will fall to the ground toward flags that represent different prizes. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
the Fourth of July parade Jul 2, 2009
Many observers along the parade route actually can t wait to get soaked by those riding in a wet float built by the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association ... For more information, contact John O Neill, president of the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association, at 508-308-1216. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
More firefighters needed Jul 1, 2009
She also said she was grateful of the support provided by other fire and rescue agencies. Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran said the furloughs have forced the department to rely on more volunteers from other agencies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Expensive seats don't sit well King George supervisor upset at the cost of new chairs in the firehouse. Jun 25, 2009
The King George supervisor was at a recent work session at the King George Fire and Rescue headquarters on State Route 3 when he noticed new padded seats with arms on the sides and wheels on the bottom. He found out that Chief David Moody paid $13,000 for the 60 chairs in two training rooms. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Helping hands Jun 17, 2009
Thank you Patagonia Fire and Rescue for the great support of the helicopter, and the advice you gave Darlene. You are always on call to help with our community. (Nogales International, AZ)
Keokuk busy with road, sewer work Jun 16, 2009
When the three years of testing concludes, the boat could be turned over to the fire department for use as an emergency fire and rescue boat, Moughler suggested. Council member Mark Hoyt said the boat would enable rescuers to get out on the river immediately. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
$6.8M grant will help build rescue facility at Molokai airport Jun 3, 2009
Once completed, the Moloka'i Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility will feature a two-fire truck garage with room for the storage of fire and rescue equipment. It will also house a bunk room, kitchen, showers and fitness area with the intent of the having the facility staffed 24 hours a day. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jaya Supermarket collapses May 29, 2009
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Soiman Jahid said 50 firemen rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 5 ... Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said the Fire and Rescue Department would work together with the police to probe into the cause of the collapse. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Worker fails to get out before old tower falls May 18, 2009
About 70 people were at the scene working to locate the man, including about a dozen workers each from AG Transport and Sans Construction, plus fire and rescue personnel ... About 70 people were at the scene working to locate the man, including about a dozen workers each from AG Transport and Sans Construction, plus fire and rescue personnel. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
False start, fog mars part of yacht race May 17, 2009
Other climbers lowered Hall from the popular climbing cliff and helped rescuers from North Conway Fire and Rescue and the Mountain Rescue Service carry him out. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Harris Corporation Reports Higher Revenue, Income and Earnings Per Share for the Third Quarter May 6, 2009
On April 16, Harris announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems business (formerly known as M/A-COM), an established provider of mission-critical wireless communications systems for law enforcement, fire and rescue, and public service organizations. Wireless Systems had revenue of $463 million for its fiscal year ending September 26, 2008, and addresses a growing $9 billion global market for public safety communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
City fire, police department seek changes May 2, 2009
To better reflect what the department's personnel does, Fire Chief Tom Everett announced Friday he will ask the City Council to officially change his department's name from the Sioux City Fire Department to Sioux City Fire and Rescue. For about the past five years, he said the department has referred to itself as fire and rescue. (Sioux City Journal)
Tragic Fire on Island Was Predicted; Neighboring Chief Had WarnedOf Need for Gasparilla Fire Station Apr 29, 2009
Pepper, who is chief of the Upper Captiva Island Fire and Rescue District, had been asked to write the report by the Little Gasparilla Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. At the time, the Little Gasparilla department was considering establishing a special taxing district like the one that funds the Upper Captiva fire district. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Chennai: 6 dead, 11 hurt in rail mishap Apr 29, 2009
Some bodies were believed to be trapped inside the train, sources said, adding fire and rescue services personnel were using welding equipment to break open some mangled compartments. People living near the tracks were also helping the injured. (India Times, India)
Roundtable focus is on emergency services Apr 20, 2009
Dunn County is served by the three ambulance service: the Boyceville ambulance district, the Colfax Rescue Squad and Menomonie Fire and Rescue, as well as six ambulance services that come into the county from bordering communities: Clear Lake in Polk County, Dallas in Barron County, Glenwood City in St. Croix County, Elmwood in Pierce County, Durand in Pepin County and Eau Claire in Eau Claire county ... Area fire and rescue departments have mutual aid agreements in which they agree to come into... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Prince George's County Fire Department Changes Apr 8, 2009
(WUSA) -- Career firefighters have been told they will only staff the Boulevard Heights Volunteer Fire and Rescue department from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rest of the day and weekends will now be covered by volunteers. The county fire department has 700 career firefighters and 1,100 volunteer firefighters. (W-USA News, DC)
Lone Tree Fire and Rescue add new members Apr 3, 2009
Lone Tree Fire and Rescue (LTFR) is pleased to announce 5 new members to their department ... Lone Tree Fire and Rescue will invest $18,000 ... Lone Tree Fire and Rescue is in need of the communities' help in raising money needed to pay for the classes and equipment. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
A year later, station shutdown still stirs debate Mar 29, 2009
develop a mutually agreeable and cost-effective plan for fire and rescue services. Chief Hammon agrees, and he suggested the city should put together a formal, multi-year plan for the future of the department. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
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South King Fire and Rescue takes steps to extinguish fraud - Federal Way Mirror ... South King Fire and Rescue takes steps to extinguish fraud ... South King Fire and Rescue is making its way back after a scandal. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
South King Fire and Rescue takes steps to extinguish fraud Mar 25, 2009
South King Fire and Rescue is making its way back after a scandal ... Following the scandal, South King Fire and Rescue has revamped its system to prevent a repeat of the offense ... Changes to prevent financial fraud at South King Fire and Rescue. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Sales tax revenues still high Mar 19, 2009
Only the east side of the street will be flooded with water for the duration of the race allowing fire and rescue trucks to exit if needed. The Alva Police Department will close the street and the Alva Fire Department will release water from the hydrant at Barnes and Fourth Street. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Need to know: Starbucks 'will suc... Mar 19, 2009
AssetCo: The London-listed support services group for the emergency services has been awarded a contract worth about 650,000 by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department for the provision of integrated equipment. Tenon: The London-listed accountancy group reported first-half operating profits up by 7 per cent, helped by strong demand for its services amid the economic downturn, and also forecast profit growth for the second half. (New York Post -- Business)
In fast company Mar 17, 2009
The Schell-Vista Fire Department, the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority, Napa CHP and a FireMed ambulance were all on scene to provide emergency vehicles for the film and make sure the students were safe. "The CHP (officer) didn't realize he'd be acting," Lee said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Regional dispatch proposal receives $1 million state grant Mar 14, 2009
In the early 1990s, Cohasset, along with Scituate, Hingham, Hull, and Norwell, received a grant for a $30,000 feasibility study for a regional fire and rescue service. Despite initial support from local politicians and emergency service personnel and the promise of cost savings, the effort never got off the ground. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Accommodations Found For Displaced Hotel Guests After Spectacular Crash Mar 13, 2009
Temple Fire and Rescue personnel searched the wreckage of the room above where the truck hit to make sure the occupant wasnt trapped in the rubble ... Firefighters from surrounding communities were dispatched to help at the scene and to provide fire coverage in other parts of the city because virtually all of Temple Fire and Rescues equipment was committed to the hotel search ... The Temple Fire and Rescue and Temple PD have been more than helpful, and we are so blessed. (KWTX.com, TX)
Study: Desert Claim wind farm will boost local economy Mar 12, 2009
210,000 to Kittitas County Fire Dist. 2 (Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue). 315,000 to county government for law enforcement, roads and other county services. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Anti-terror planning 'poor', MPs warn Mar 12, 2009
Many Fire and Rescue Services are remiss at planning for catastrophic incidents, especially at a regional or national scale ... "The command and control arrangements are uncertain, with an unacceptable level of confusion among local Fire and Rescue services about who makes the decision to deploy the equipment," he said ... "And many Fire and Rescue Services are remiss at planning for catastrophic incidents, especially at a regional or national scale.". (BBC News -- UK)
Wildfire claims 30 acres of woods in Hedgesville Mar 11, 2009
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. firefighter Matt Young sprays hotspots near a mobile home in Hedgesville Monday as the nearby brush fire continued to burn ... Hedgesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. members Jaymee Barrett, left a firefighter/emergency medical technician, and Matt Young, center a firefighter, spray hotspots at the edge of a brushfire near a mobile home Monday afternoon. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Fire departments get FEMA grants Mar 11, 2009
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue: 408,438. Harbor Rural Fire Protection District: 103,459. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mini Budget Speech: RM60bil for stimulus package Mar 10, 2009
This includes painting, repairing of lifts and improving waste disposal facilities; and Third: Undertake renovation, maintenance and repairs of welfare homes, fire and rescue stations and quarters, as well as public toilets in mosques, surau and tourist spots. For this, a sum of RM150 million will be provided. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
To the rescue Mar 1, 2009
" Ticking clock Testing the skills of fire and rescue teams is a key part of the exercise, but the intention is also to find out how well the fire service's command structures and communications systems would stand up to a disaster unfolding in three separate locations. We've constructed a series of "hides" within the property which will require some pretty demanding efforts to locate and extricate casualties Dan StephensMerseyside Fire Service For that reason, similar scenarios are being played... (BBC News -- UK)
Former inn burns; family homeless Feb 25, 2009
Yes i am a Professional in the Fire and Rescue service (). Please enter the five letters from the above image to report this comment. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Exclusive: Computer Weekly publishes 'secret' gateway review Feb 24, 2009
It is part of an investment by the Government to give fire and rescue service resources and specialist equipment to help deal with industrial accidents, terrorist threats and weather-related incidents. Related Tags. (ComputerWeekly.com)
Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham area community calndnar Feb 20, 2009
"Newfieldsn Red Cross blood drive,: sponsored by Newfields Fire and Rescue will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 at Newfields Elementary School, 9 Piscassic Road. Donors can enjoy pizza and popcorn sponsored by Stratham-Newfields Veterinary Hospital. (800) 262-2660.Newmarketn GREAT BAY ATHLETIC CLUB: February adult and junior indoor tennis clinic Feb. 23-27 at 191 Exeter Road, Newmarket. Enrollment open to both members and non-members and costs $50 a day, or $180 for all four days.... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bid to 'starve' underground fire Feb 12, 2009
A team from Mines Rescue was working with Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service through the night to tackle the fire. Bookmark with. (BBC News)
Boy 'tried to save' ice friend Feb 8, 2009
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue pulled Dylan from the water using throw lines, but were only able to reach his brother when six firefighters using specialist water rescue equipment waded into the water. Ben was airlifted to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, but was pronounced dead at 1905 GMT.. (BBC News -- UK)
Fire and water fuels Ringgold Council issues Feb 8, 2009
2) All current firefighters of the Catoosa County Fire and Rescue are to be considered for service with the new Catoosa County Fire Department provided they meet the minimum criteria in recruiting and accepting any other volunteer firefighter. Ringgold recognizes however that this right to serve is contingent upon the applicant having no obstacles on his or her background check, drug test and criminal background check which would preclude him or her. (Catoosa County News, GA)
