When Ed Parkinson was named the acting CEO of the First Responder Network Authority in October of 2018, his assignment related to public safety broadband that has represented a full cycle from a committee policy staffer to overseeing the program he helped legislatively create. During the fifteen months after the new post, he manages a program with a federal budget of $81 million as monitor of a contract with AT&T.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: All Things FirstNet

The Sunbury Steam Fire Engine Co. Number 1 is facing a 60-day shutdown because the firefighters need more training, city Fire Chief Brad Wertz said. Wertz told City Council that he decided to pull the company, located at Center and Penn St., out of service because he discovered that six of the eight volunteer firefighters were not properly trained.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Daily Item

As legislation continues to move swiftly through the Florida Legislature to allow increased governmental use of drones, Florida’s fire chiefs are seeking to get on board. On Tuesday the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee took up, and swiftly approved, HB 659, which would allow use of drones by Florida wildlife and forestry officials for two purposes: to monitor invasive species encroachment on public lands, and to help manage and fight wildfires.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FloridaPolitics.com

Chris Owens turned the key but the engine in the fire truck would not start. It wasn't the first time. The Town Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department's equipment has fallen into disrepair as the department faces significant financial challenges. "We'll jump that truck first," said Owens looking at the pumper truck which still bore the Sipsey name from it's former home.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBMA-TV ABC 33/40 Birmingham

VIDEO: Remember the good ‘ol days when kids collected and traded baseball cards? A few folks at the Amarillo Fire Department remember those days too. But they’re version of trading cards features their fire engines and trucks. These cards are helping highlight our local heroes and connecting them with our local kids.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KAMR-TV NBC 4 Amarillo