Fire Agency and Councilman Visit Fire Ops 101

Tequesta Fire-Rescue firefighters and Councilman Painter were invited by the Palm Beach County Fire & Rescue and L2928 to Fire Ops 101 on Saturday.

Photo Credit — TFR

Councilman Painter had the opportunity to train just like our local first responders. He did everything from “live fire” to search and rescue, and extrication training.

There was also a surprise visit from the Trauma Hawk and medical training that focused on a cardiac arrest scenario and their abilities to use “whole blood” and ultrasound capabilities.

Corona Firefighters Put Out Hangar Fires

Earlier this morning, firefighters with the Corona Fire Department were dispatched to the Corona Municipal Airport for a smoke report coming from one of their hangars. Engine 3 was the first due and found multiple suites within one hangar fully ablaze.

Photo Credit — CFD

An immediate fire attack was conducted and eventually, they were able to contain the fire to one building. Several planes and additional stored items were destroyed. No injuries to citizens or firefighters were reported. The cause of this fire is unknown and the CFD Fire Investigator is investigating. Anyone with tips is being encouraged to contact CFD Fire Investigator Xente Baker at (951)736-2257 or Xente.Baker@CoronaCA.Gov. Responding units included E3, E2, E5, T2, SQ3, B10, E1, T6, B1, AMR, P2, P3, Building Dept., and Edison responded.

Water Rescue: Local FD and Coast Guard

Personnel with the Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue agency responded to a water rescue incident located in Dyes Inlet off of the Silverdale waterfront yesterday afternoon.

Photo (left) Credit: CKFR

One victim was rescued from the water after having had their boat sank. A Coast Guard helicopter also arrived and lowered their rescue swimmer into the water bringing up the injured boater back inside their aircraft. He was transported by USCG to Apex Airport where CKFR Medic Unit transported the patient to St. Michael’s Medical Center.

Graham Students Benefit From New Winter Coats

Firefighters with the Graham Fire & Rescue agency volunteered their off-duty time to help distribute new winter coats to the students from Rocky Ridge Elementary on Thursday morning.

Photo Credit — Graham Fire & Rescue

This distribution event was made possible with the joint partnership with Operation Warm and KISW 99.9 “The Rock” Radio Station.

Toys-For-Tots Program In Full Motion

The Montesano Fire Department (WA) kicked off its Toys-For-Tots Program on November 3rd for those who would like to help the agency collect toys for kids by dropping off your unwrapped donation at their fire station.

You can visit their station located at 310 East Pioneer Avenue in Montesano, Washington.

Their phone number is 360-249-4851. You can call them directly for more information related to this program and how the community can help.

Graham Fire & Rescue Promotes From Within

GF&R Fire member, Tim Susee, a 16-year veteran has served on multiple committees and special projects, including their Safety Commitment, Budget Committee, Capital Facilities Study Committee, SCBA Program Management, and the Extrication Program Development, as well as serving as an Instructor training firefighters on multiple disciplines. He has been promoted to Battalion Chief of Operations. Congratulations!

Syrian Firefighters Fight Multiple Fires

Photo Credit: Syria Civil Defence

Firefighters with the Syria Civil Defence fought multiple fires on November 4th in the northwestern portion of their country which included a house fire, a commercial structure (school), and a forest fire.

There were five incidents which were quickly extinguished and brought under control.

Aerial Firefighting Plane Crases in Australia, Kills 3

Three people have been confirmed deceased after a Turbo Commander operated by Australian company AgAir crashed in Queensland, Australia while performing aerial mapping missions during the recent spate of fires in the already very active northern Queensland fire season. For the full story, go to the media website https://aerialfiremag.com/2023/11/05/aerial-firefighting-aircraft-crashes-in-australia-killing-three/?fbclid=IwAR38QDU8lxitKsrPYWwBnGjrQeq0Mrh_rAj0-PE55pKzFRGZs801pWbjAfU

NW Mountains See First 2023 Season Snow

Photo Credit — Gifford Pinchot National Forest Service – E. Loney

USFS Forest Officials in the beautiful Pacific Northwest wish to remind drivers that mountainous areas in the States of Washington and Oregon are seeing the 2023 first seasonal snow.

✅Washington: https://wsdot.com/…/real…/mountainpasses/tiresandchains

✅Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/Chain-Law

Save the Date: Movemberfest

The Anacortes (WA) Firefighters, SNOCO (Snohomish County) Pipes & Drums and the Bastion Brewing Company are hosting the 2023 Movemberfest event on December 1, 2023, at 1600-2200 hours at the Bastion Brewing Company venue located at 12529 Christianson Road in Anacortes, Washington. All Proceeds benefit the Movemberfest and the Washington State Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Photo Credit & Story Source — Snohomish County Firefighters & Pipes & Drums

Veterans Week in Canada

Today marks the start of Veterans Week, a special time to honor the memory and legacy of fallen Canadians, Veterans, and current service members.

Cheney Firefighters Honored at Sports Event

Yesterday, several firefighters with the Cheney Fire Department were honored at the Eastern Washington University (EWU) football game.

Photo (left) Credit — Cheney Firefighters L1919

This was due in part to the Hometown Heroes Game Day which also included local first responders and military personnel who are recognized for their support in their communities every day.

Brush Fire in Buckeye Valley, Arizona

Firefighters are currently on the scene of a three-acre fire which has been contained. It broke out on the mountain. No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. This was located on West Komatke Road and South Sandia Road, near Buckeye, Arizona.

Save the Date for Washington State Fire Academy

Save the Date: The 2024 Winter Firefighter Academy will be hosted by the San Juan Island Fire & Rescue agency. Applications are due no later than November 11, 2023. Details: http://www.sjifire.org.

Syracuse, New York Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire

Firefighters with the Syracuse Fire Department battled an early morning house fire around 0815 hours near the intersection of South Geddes Street and Fitch Street. When they first arrived on the scene, they reported smoke pouring from the roof of a two-and-a-half-story vacant home in the 1000 block of South Geddes Street. Reports of possible people inside would be found not to be the case after primary and secondary searches proved to be negative and nothing was found. The fire was said to be under control within 30 minutes on the incident clock. The vacant structure had extensive damage to the second floor and minor to the first floor. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.

Winter Fire Ban for Buncombe County, North Carolina

Effective at 9:00am on November 5, 2023, the Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office in accordance with North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Prevention Code 307.1, and the Buncombe County Fire Prevention Ordinance is issuing a ban on open burning for all of Buncombe County due to adverse atmospheric conditions. Those conditions include high fire danger, low humidity, and strong gusty winds.

California’s Emergency Management Hiring

Multiple levels of career opportunities have opened and the Office of Emergency Services is looking for great people to fill these vacancies. Do you have what they are looking for and would you make a great asset with their Agency? Check out their recruitment video and visit their site for more details. To apply for a position at Cal OES, visit https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/ Learn more: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-8Kp

Johns Creek FD (GA) Member Recognized

Photo Credit — Johns Creek FD (GA)

Let’s congratulate Fire Apparatus Operator Terrance Knight for being recognized as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year!

Got Game?

Pullman (eastern Washington State) Firefighters (D Shifters) took part in a little game of Pickleball as part of their “training”.

“D Shift conducted Air Management drills today as part of our daily physical fitness activities while playing pickleball.

Photo Credit — Pullman Firefighters

These drills allowed firefighters to work on air-saving techniques such as skip breathing to maximize our working time on one bottle of air. The average firefighter is able to complete 20 minutes of strenuous work inside a fire before having to exit due to low air. “We’re working for you, protecting our community.”

Move Right for Lights and Sirens (US law)

Did you know that driving to and from emergency calls is one of the most dangerous operations firefighters do? While BIFD personnel are highly trained operators, our response vehicles are big and respond slower than regular passenger vehicles. When you see and hear lights and sirens, pull to the right-hand shoulder, and STOP. This is the easiest way to increase safety for yourself and everyone on the road. The same goes for cyclists and pedestrians – please pull over and stop!

When you see us on the road without lights and sirens, feel free to wave, we love waving back! It is not necessary to stop the flow of traffic to let us into the roundabout or in line, doing so may put you at risk of being rear-ended. Remember, predictable driving is safe driving!

Learn more at https://www.bifd.org/pdfs/Sirens_and_Lights.pdf

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