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Two Dogs Perish in Southern Manatee House Fire BRADENTON, FL - Southern Manatee Fire was dispatched to a report of a structure fire on October 25th, with the neighbor reporting flames coming from the house. On arrival, the first unit reported a well-involved garage fire. Additional units laid in and checked for extension into the main structure. The family escaped, but unfortunately the two family pets suc cumbed to the smoke.
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Home in Hudson Fully Involved on Arrival HUDSON, FL - On October 12th, Pasco County firefighters arrived to find this dwelling going throughout. Engines 14, 10 and 30, Truck 1, R14, Bat 1 and Bat 2 responded on the call. On arrival, firefighters went into a defensive attack and knocked the heavy fire down. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
TAMARAC FIRE RESCUE
Tamarac Fire Rescue Announces New B attalion Chief Battalion Chief Duesler has served the City of Tamarac for just over 20-years and has been in the Captain’s role since 2017. Chief Duesler has a long list of achievements, starting with a bachelor’s degree in public administration and two as sociate degrees in fire science and emergency medical serv ices. In addition to the required fire certificate and paramedic license, Chief Duesler also possesses a Fire Instructor III, Live Fire Adjunct Instructor, ACLS & BLS Instructor and Fire Officer II State of Florida certifications. Congratulations Bat talion Chief Duesler!
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JULIAH LEEK The other car remained on the black top.
Semi Truck Ends Up in Tree A fte r MVC in Melbourne Beach MELBOURNE BEACH, FL US 1 reopened on November 21st after a mid-morning crash in front of the Rivercrest Apartments in volving a car and semi-truck haul ing Lime Rock. After the impact, the south bound semi ran off the right-hand side of the road and hit oak trees
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and palm trees. The semi cab was several feet off the ground and be came lodged between the oak trees. Two people were transported to Holmes Reginal Medical Center by
Brevard County Fire Rescue. Their condition is unknown at this time. □Melbourne Fire Department stayed on scene until the semi was removed from the trees by a heavyduty wrecker due to the fuel tanks leaking. -JULIAN LEEK
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Missouri: James "Jim" Cova, 54 Rank: Captain Incident Date: July 9, 2024 Death Date: July 9, 2024 Fire Department: Affton Fire Protection District Initial Summary: On Tuesday July 9, 2024, Captain James "Jim” Cova was found unresponsive at the fire house after responding to several emergency responses during his shift. Firefighters immediately performed CPR and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to be determined.
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Oregon: Daniel Foley, 27 Rank: Wildland Firefighter Incident Date: July 9, 2024 Death Date: July 9, 2024 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service, FremontWinema National Forest Initial Summary: On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Wildland Firefighter Daniel Foley collapsed after the completion of a District Work Capacity Test. He was immediately transported to the Sky Lakes Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to be determined.
Initial Summary: On Wednesday, May 24, 1995, Firefighter Rodrick Shane Lambert was paralyzed when the fire engine in which he was riding over turned. Since that time, he has been in a wheelchair. He passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from medical complications from the accident. One other firefighter, Ronald Deer, was killed in the incident; two others received minor injuries. Firefighter Lam bert and Firefighter Deer were in the back of the en gine and were not wearing seatbelts when the accident occurred. The raised roof of the engine sepa rated from the cab when it overturned, and they were thrown from the engine. The engine was responding on a box alarm which turned out to be a false alarm. Massachusetts: Matthew Edward Forand, 45 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 14, 2024 Death Date: August 15, 2024 Fire Department: New Bedford Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Firefighter Matthew Edward Forand was on duty at the fire station when he suffered a medical emergency and passed away during the night. The cause of his death has yet to be determined.
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Kansas: Ty Voth, 27 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 1, 2024 Death Date: August 1, 2024 Fire Department: Wichita Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Fire fighter Ty Voth, while at the scene of a house fire, col lapsed. He was immediately taken to the local hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. Indiana: Rodrick Shane Lambert, 52 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 24, 1995 Death Date: August 10, 2024 Fire Department: Wayne Township Fire Department
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On Saturday, November 16th, HCFR held the Grand Opening for Fire Station 2 on Bob Hartung Ct., after a one month delay due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Thank you to everyone who came out to see this amazing facility. Special thanks to Senator Blaise Ingoglia, FL State Representative Jeff Holcomb, Wilton Simpson’s Office, along with county commissioners Brian Hawkins, Jerry Campbell and John Allocco for attending. It was a gorgeous day to showcase this amazing facility. Chief of Department Paul Hasenmeier opened up the ceremony, thanked all that came, and said it was well over due from the old quarters that sat on the same site.
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Groundbreaking of Fire Station 7: A New Era for Public Safety in Palm Bay
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PALM BAY, FL - In a signifi cant step forward for public safety, the city of Palm Bay recently cel ebrated the groundbreaking of Fire Station 7, poised to enhance emer gency response capabilities in the north end of our city. This stateof-the-art facility reflects our commitment to providing the highest level of service to our cit izens and visitors. Palm Bay Fire Chief Richard E. Stover emphasized the impor tance of this new station, stating, “The groundbreaking of Fire Sta-
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tion 7 will greatly improve re sponse times for our community in this vital area of our city. Our team is excited to engage more effec tively with residents from a mod ern facility designed to meet the needs of both the community and the firefighters who serve them.” The construction of Fire Sta tion 7 represents a collaborative effort that underscores the city’s
dedication to public safety. Chief Stover acknowledged, “This achievement would not have been possible without the steadfast sup port of our Mayor, City Council, and City Manager.” As we look forward to the completion of Fire Station 7, we remain committed to advancing our emergency services and ensur ing the safety and well-being of all who call Palm Bay home. - PALM BAY FIRE RESCUE
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Task Force Leader Willie Cirone with his crew from Quebec Canada. They were deployed to the state of Connecticut for initial attack, as the state was experiencing the worst fire season since the 1800's. Crews stationed in the center of the state and responded to fires throughout the state. Crews from Oregon and California assisted during the 3-week deployment.
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HRMC to Expand F irst F lig h t A ir Am bulance Service w ith Second H elicopter in North Brevard BREVARD COUNTY, FL - Health First is pleased to announce that they are planning to expand their First Flight air ambu lance program by adding a second full-time helicopter and flight team to be based in the Northern tier of Brevard County, Florida. Currently, First Flight operates one full-time chopper and crew, based at the Melbourne Orlando International Air port, covering all of Brevard and northern Indian River County. The expanded presence will dedicate a chopper and team to the northern part of the county, and a second for the southern tier. First Flight has served as the primary helicop ter ambulance service for Brevard County and northern In dian River County for over 35 years, responding to multiple calls each day. As the number of calls increase, Health First is also doubling its air fleet to meet the anticipated growth of emergency and trauma needs.
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Seminole County Fire Department Partners w ith UF’s College of Vet M edicine to Host Large Animal Rescue The Seminole County Fire De partment (SCFD) recently part nered with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Med icine’s Veterinary Emergency Treat ment Center to con duct an advanced training session fo cused on large ani mal rescues. The training better equip personnel with the skills needed for an imal-related emer gencies (e.g., horses, cattle) in Seminole County, especially in rural areas. In the past three months, Seminole County has re sponded to at least three large ani mal rescues through its Large Animal Rescue Team in the Geneva area. Dozens of personnel partici pated in the hands-on training, which covered essential techniques for responding to major rescues, such as those involving horses. Firefighters were trained in assem bling Portable Fligh Point Opera tions—a pulley system designed to assist in safely lifting and relocat ing large animals during rescue op erations. Typically, a large animal rescue requires at least two to three personnel. Due to the stress of the situation, animals may become ag itated or skittish, so responders are trained to give animals space to ac climate after they’ve been safely extricated from danger. Recognizing that no two res cues are alike, the Seminole County Fire Department ensures that each response is tailored to the unique needs of the animal and the situation, with careful attention to the safety of both the animal and
the rescue team. “We have a lot of specialized teams at the Seminole County Fire Department and animal rescues is just one,” said Lieutenant Steve Vasey, who coordinated the training. “Flaving the subject matter experts and instructors from the University of Florida was extremely beneficial to our crews and this is a training
opportunity we have offered in the past and has paid off.” The department works to ensure they offer frequent trainings to keep personnel abreast on significant training developments to better meet the needs of the community. - DOREEN OVERSTREET
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Daytona Beach Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Station One - Headquarters DAYTONA BEACH, FL - On Tuesday, November 19th, the Daytona Beach Fire Department ushered in a new era of history with a Groundbreaking Ceremony unlike any other for Fire Station One - Headquarters. The new sta tion, located at 420 South Ridge wood Avenue, will replace the almost 100-year-old building at the comer of Beach Street and Or ange Avenue. “At 100-years-old, Fire Sta tion Number One has acted as the heart of our department, serving as the source of prideful memories and a foundation for which our storied history has been written,” said Fire Chief Dru Driscoll, “However with the time honored tradition and mission of unwaver ing service to our community the flood prone station, an important piece of our city’s critical infra structure, has become opera tionally obsolete and restrictive to our mission.” Dozens of people attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony in cluding the City Commission, City Staff, DBFD Firefighters, DBFD Retirees, Community Res idents, Family, and Friends. The ceremony included speakers from the design and construction com panies who are making the new station a reality; JF2 Architecture and Wharton Smith Inc. As Day-
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04 3P | tona Beach Fire Department is known for many first, the “usual” shovel groundbreaking didn’t seem sufficient. When it came time to make the occasion official, fire was ignited and ceremoni ously extinguished by City Com missioners, City Manager Feacher, and Former City Man ager Chisholm. The new headquarters will be a two-story, 31,000 square foot hardened structure, providing suf ficient capacity to address the City’s future growth. The station will include full solar power and other green technologies, commu nity space, emergency operations center, and a fire department mu seum which will house “Rosie” our 1952 Mack Fire Truck. Addi tional features include a training tower, fitness area, repair facili ties, and modem health and safety elements. Final completion of the new headquarters building is an ticipated to be completed by March 2026. The Daytona Beach Fire De partment thanks all who came out to share in this historic celebra tion..
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Hudson F am ily Loses Pets in House Fire HUDSON, FL - Around 6:30 P.M. on November 27th, a struc ture fire call for 12706 Cornell Ct came in. Engines 21,10 and 11, T21, R11, Truck 1, E30, A T I, Bat 1, and Bat 2 responded to the scene. The fire was in a one-story dwelling. Companies went to work and firefighters went in to remove 7 animals. One dog and three cats sadly perished in the fire, and three other cats survived due to the incredible work of the PCFD, as they worked feverishly on the family pets. After being re vived, the three were transported to a vet hospital.
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Seminole County Fire Department Hosts Service Dogs in Training Fam iliarization Service dogs at the Lake Mary, Florida based non-profit Do Unto Others Assistance Dogs recently had an exciting training experience at Seminole County Fire Depart ment’s Station 29 in Oviedo. They got up close to the equipment and met the fire crew suited up in full gear and exposure to the Rescue and Engine.
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“We are happy to provide these hands-on experiences to help serve our community,” said Assistant Chief Jason Prather. “These dogs help those with disabilities and em power independence, so we want to ensure that dogs are familiar with first responders.” - DOREEN OVERSTREET
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lifesaving support to our commu nity, and these funds will allow us to advance our abilities.” ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDA TION In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the 501(c)(3), non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships and continued education, and dis aster relief for first responders and public safety organizations, as well as support for military veterans. Since its inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded more than $77 million to hometown heroes in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Support for Cana dian first responders is provided through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star nonprofit or ganization, the highest designation, by Charity Navigator. Charity Nav igator is the nation’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities. Grant allocations are made possi ble thanks to the overwhelming support of Firehouse Subs restau rants and generous donors. More than 70% of the funds raised for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation come from the gen erosity of Firehouse Subs guests and the restaurant brand. Please consider supporting a Firehouse Subs restaurant near you! - PATRICK JULIANO
CIR0NE PHOTOS In House Training LLC recently held a Basic Wildland Class “S-190 S-130 L-180” at Shamrock Park & Nature Area in Venice FL. Over two dozen students from around the state attended this 40-hour course. Students spent 32 hours in the classroom; the last day was the field day which brought every thing they learned in class to the field. Some of the students will stay in state to fight fires and some out of state, and some will use their new learned skills for prescribed fire.
SCOTT LAPRADE I recently got to witness the fitness test for both active and new recruits for Pasco County Fire and Rescue. The test is done at Station 20 at the Fire Academy under the watchful eye of Capt. Chris Crima, who leads up the academy. The test is to let active firefighters know how important it is to be in shape for the job, as well as the new hires who must pass to get into the academy. The test is run and the time limit is 8 minutes to complete the obstacles. Pictured is FF Pagnotta pulling a line at tached to the sled as Capt. Crima watches.
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A Close One in Cedar Hammock Fire D istrict CHUCK LOWE North Palm Beach Ladder 267 operates a 2022 Sutphen Monarch 75' mid-mount quint, equipped with a 2000-GPM pump and carrying 500-gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam.
CEDAR HAMMOCK, FL - A call from a FPL lineman reported fire in the back of a mobile home in Pic Town Estates, Decem ber 1st. On arrival, smoke and a small amount of flames was coming from the rear of the structure. Crews removed the sid ing to get to the seat of the fire, and power was cut to the structure.
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Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue recognizes individuals that excel in their roles. They consis tently provide excellent internal and external customer service, setting the example for others to follow. Deputy Chief Joseph Falcone is the 2024 Staff Employee of The Year recipient. His unparalleled attention to detail and his mas tery of the intricate day-to-day operations of managing the Dis trict are evident to all. This is demonstrated in the quality and consistency of his work. DC Fal cone’s impact on the people he serves is both remarkable and enduring. He is approachable, always willing to lend a hand, mentor, or provide guidance. His leadership transcends roles—he mentors subordi nates, collaborates with col leagues, and even coaches his supervisor. Lieutenant James Taylor is the 2024 Exemplary Duty Award re cipient. Lt. Taylor’s leadership and dedication have signifi cantly impacted Technical Res cue Team 644, gaining recognition as a highly capable and reliable unit. His efforts dur ing Hurricane Helene, where the team played a crucial role in res cuing residents, further high light his invaluable contributions. His technical ex pertise and unwavering commit ment to professional growth have inspired others, raising the overall skill level of the team.
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Lieutenant Wade Hudson is the 2024 Officer of The Year recipi ent. Lt. Hudson consistently demonstrated outstanding lead ership, dedication, and profes sionalism, making him a standout officer. He is commit ted to community and team safety, excelling in daily opera tions. Instrumental in Technical Rescue Team 644, he fostered a culture of teamwork and contin uous learning. Firefighter 2nd Class Zach Stiscak is the 2024 Firefighter of The Year recipient. Firefighter Stiscak's dedication, positive at titude, and leadership make him a standout for the Firefighter of the Year Award. His consistent commitment to the District's success, boosts morale and cel ebrates team achievements. FF Stiscak's countless projects and problem-solving approach demonstrate his professional ism and team-oriented outlook.
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Cedar Hammock Fire D istrict M otel Fire Kept in Check CEDAR HAMMOCK, FL - Cedar Hammock Fire District re sponded to a report of smoke coming from a room at the Michiana Motel, December 6th. On arrival, they found a motel room on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no reported injuries.
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Patient Reunites w ith Her Rescuers in Troup County TROUP COUNTY, GA - On July 28, 2024, Troup County E91 i. Fire Department, Sheriffs Of fice, and AMR worked together to perform a rare, SUCCESSFUL out of hospital resuscitation at Troup County Fire Station 10. In October, the patient and her family were able to return to Station 10 to meet and thank her rescuers! On the day of the incident, Donna Fiendrix and her husband were driving from Roanoke, Ala bama when she suddenly became unresponsive in the vehicle. Un able to tell if she was still breath ing, her husband called Troup 911 and was promptly directed to Fire Station 10. Upon arrival, TCFD Fire Sta tion 10 crew FF/EMT Rusty Creel and FF/EMT Shane Guerrero quickly determined that she was not breathing and had no pulse, so they moved her from the vehicle to inside the bay in order to start pa tient care. After providing chest
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Pooler Fire Rescue operates a 2022 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 107-ft. Heavy-Duty Rear-Mount Aerial Ladder as Truck 605. It’s powered by a 525 hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engine, has a Hale 1250gpm pump, a 300-gallon water tank and a 10KW Onan Hydraulic generator; 227-feet of external ground ladders are carried in inter nal storage and exterior storage compartments. This apparatus has a wheelbase of 241.5” with an overall length of 484 inches. Truck 605 has Whelen LED traffic, scene and warning lights, a grill mounted Roto Ray 4000W warning light and a Federal Q2B siren recessed mounted in the front bumper.
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Ladders Although not exactly the most glamorous tool or task, ladders are by far the most important supporting tool firefighters use. Instructing on the particulars of ladder use and maintenance can therefore be a challenging topic but again a necessary one for firefighting operations. The in teresting part about teaching about ladders is that although there are some commonalities both in form and function each ladder type can be its own sepa rate drill; that is how much infor mation there is to cover. For example, you may group single, extension ladders together but you really can’t add in aerial lad ders because they are so much different to operate. Most fire companies carry sev eral different types of ladders obviously due to the multitude of circumstances on the fireground. Each of course with dif ferent uses as illustrated in the table on the top right which is by no means finite but presented here as a drill starting point. As the instructor introduces each ladder type, they should go through the parts of each one. Using an extension ladder as an example an instructor would go over the base and fly sections, halyard, rungs, side rails, locks and feet. The physical attributes of a ladder can also generate mini drills. For example, tying a clove hitch on the halyard. The physical characteristics of a lad der can also include what mate rial the ladder is made out of with wood, fiberglass and alu minum being the leading materi als. Of course, each material having advantages and disad vantages. Once an instructor has pre sented the types of ladders and their possible uses the next most logical step is to discuss the safety features on each lad der that should be included in any drill. More specifically the fire ladder label set and heat sensor labels. The instructor should emphasize the fact that once these safety features have been utilized (specifically the
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standing at the base and holding your arms straight out until the tips of your fingers can grasp the rung in front of you. A more con crete example would be a 24-foot ladder the base of the ladder should be about six feet from the base of the wall. Last point would be that ladders have so many uses besides but one that has been taught to me and that I have passed along as an instructor is to use a ladder to transport tools. Think about this for a second, many volunteer de partments will not have sufficient personnel for a given fire and so a single firefighter has a choice - either use a ladder to transport multiple tools such as hand tools, chainsaw, cutters edge
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