Delaware is hitting pause on giving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to thousands of first responders in the state. The move affects an estimated 3,000 to 3,500 people, according to Delaware's Fire Prevention Commission. The men and women on the front lines are seeing high COVID-19 call volume and are concerned about when they'll be fully protected from the virus.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia

After 36 years of service, a new Maritime Emergency Response Vessel is in the works with the help of a $750,000 allocation from Washington state. Last week, South King Fire and Rescue announced the department received the final contract appropriating $750,000 from the 2020 Washington state operating budget to pay for a major portion of the new fire rescue boat.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Federal Way Mirror - Metered Site

As of Monday, Washington is ready to move statewide into phase 1B of vaccinations, Gov. Inslee announced. The state is loosening the requirements for phase 1B to include those over 65 in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines. It also now includes all people 50 and older who live in multigenerational households.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

A 20-year-old Alaska man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit arson in connection with the fire he set last year in August at the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct. Desmond David-Pitts had arrived in Seattle from Alaska just three days before the arson. After marching with a group of protestors in downtown Seattle, David-Pitts is seen on surveillance video piling up trash against a door of the Precinct, lighting it on fire and feeding the flames with more trash.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2021 10:33:45 PM - SOURCE: KONP-AM 1490

The Clarion Events Fire and Rescue Group has launched the Fire Academy, a new subscription service featuring hundreds of online courses for fire and EMS training, including courses with continuing education credits. Learn more at www.thefireacademy.com.

Some select fire apparatus-related courses are noted below:

Aerial Apparatus 101

Lou Scalafani discusses the basic ins and outs of modern aerial apparatus, how they differ from past trucks, terminology, and what to know before purchasing or riding on one for the next call.

Apparatus Pre-Planning: An Operator’s Key to Success

Ed Collet instructs on why it’s as important to know the specs of your apparatus as it is knowing the scene prior to a crew’s arrival.

Class A Foam: Applications for Structural and Wildland Firefighting

Todd McNeal goes indepth on this versatile, tactical application used in both strucural and wildland firefighting and how it compares to water in fighting fire.

Efficient Rural Water Delivery: Accomplishing More with Less

Rural fire service member Jason Estep talks about the importance of water and the difficulties departments can have in securing, delivering, and maximizing its use in the rural setting.

Fire Apparatus Seating Configurations

Ricky Riley goes indepth on the most common configurations, the logistics, and standards involving seating arrangements in all fire apparatus.

Quick Drills for the Driver Operator

Eric Hankins offers these quick tips to allow apparatus driver-operators to improve their skills and become more efficient attheir job.

The Basics of Apparatus Purchasing

Bill Peters discusses what every fire department needs to know when making its latest apparatus purchase.

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