Investigators are still trying to figure what caused a Monday afternoon brush fire near Monitor that sent heavy smoke across Highway U.S. 2/97 and burned close to new home construction. The fire was reported at 12:38 p.m. on land in the 5000 block of Old Monitor Road, and crews were able put much of it out within a half hour or so.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee

LAKEVILLE, MINN. [June 14, 2022] – ImageTrend, Inc. is excited to announce the release of the second annual report as part of the company’s Collaborate research and analysis program. Volume Two of the Collaborate Report is three years (2019-2021) of retrospective analyses that encompasses nearly 24 million prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) incidents across the nation. This report spans various themes including Influenza and COVID-19, traffic-related incidents, behavioral health, alcohol and suspected substance use, fall injuries and more.

The goal of this research is to contribute knowledge and insights to local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the healthcare industry as a whole. ImageTrend developed the Collaborate program to deepen its dedication to the enhancement of healthcare and public safety. Collaborate provides insights and a higher-level awareness through industry-leading research utilizing a vast set of de-identified data sources including clinical, operational, licensing/credentialing, system of care registries and public health.

“It’s an honor every year to work on such important research that can help the EMS and healthcare industries,” commented Morgan K. Anderson, Epidemiologist at ImageTrend and lead author of the report. “The Collaborate data is also valuable to those outside of these industries and this annual report is a way to bring attention to important topics and the impact they have on our communities.”

In addition to Collaborate’s annual reports, supplemental reports are also released throughout the year providing snapshots of data insights on relevant topics that relate to patient care, crew safety, operational management and public health in the prehospital setting. The reports highlight and summarize key analysis and findings to drive industry awareness, validation, and more in-depth research. For more information regarding the Collaborate program and to request a copy of the second annual report or past research, please visit www.imagetrend.com/collaborate2022.

About ImageTrend, Inc.  www.imagetrend.com

ImageTrend, Inc. is dedicated to connecting life’s most important data in the healthcare and emergency response community. ImageTrend delivers software solutions, data analytics and services for EMS, hospitals, community paramedicine (CP), critical care, fire, and preparedness to enable fully integrated patient-centric healthcare and public safety. ImageTrend’s commitment to innovation, its clients, and providing world-class implementation and support is unsurpassed. Based in Lakeville, Minn., ImageTrend combines business analysis, creative design and data driven architecture to offer scalable solutions and strategies for today and the future.

Sunday, village and Freeport Fire Department officials braved the elements at Patriot Hose Co. 4 to christen Unit 214, a 2021 Ferrara custom pumper.

“The members were extremely happy to have Honorary Chief Richie Grempel on hand for this dedication and christening,” a Facebook post reads. “We thank Mayor Kennedy and the Village Board for their steadfast support for our Fire Department and continuing to update our fleet to the state-of-the-art, newest apparatus. Thank you to all who attended today’s ceremony at the only firehouse located directly on Sunrise Highway on Long Island.”

Grant County sheriff’s deputies responded to what was first thought to be a vehicle collision Saturday afternoon outside Moses Lake and instead found a single car on fire with a dead body inside. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said the death is being treated as suspicious. The fully engulfed car was first spotted by an off-duty police officer on South Frontage Road near Road E about 2 miles east of Moses Lake.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2022 3:15:47 PM - SOURCE: NCWLIFE

Marco Island Fire Rescue recently provided an update on the construction for its future Station 50: The concrete for the second floor has been poured.

More on the project here:

Project Description:

This project consists of demolishing the existing Fire Station 50 and constructing a new hurricane-rated Fire Station. This facility will also contain the following features:

• City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• The City’s primary data center
• A fire training tower
• A community training room
• A fueling station for City vehicles.

In addition to the facility’s construction, this project also includes making site improvements to the main campus, increasing green space, and improving the property’s stormwater management.

Project Budget:

$12,592,673.00 (Construction)

This project is partially funded by the Collier County One-Cent Sales Surtax and Grant funding.

Current Progress:

Structural work is currently underway, including the following:

• Putting up CMU walls (first floor) – Complete
• Second floor plank scheduled – Complete
• Water Proofing – In Progress
• Interior framing beginning early June