Posted: Aug 17, 2018
Of all the words one might expect to hear in a sit-down interview with the top brass of a city fire department, “namaste” wouldn’t chart too highly.
But in Worcester, they’re all about it. Mindfulness – a focus on mental health employing breathing, stretching and meditation techniques not unlike yoga – is one of the Worcester Fire Department’s newest and, to them, most exciting initiatives to improve the health and safety of its crew.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Worcester Magazine
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Posted: Aug 17, 2018
The sights and sounds that began a simulated active-shooter training scenario Thursday on the Alvernia University campus were likely similar to any real mass shooting in any institutional setting.
A scream and shout. People running in a panic from a building, followed by the sounds of sirens.
Reading police were looking to conduct active-shooter training in conjunction with city firefighters on one of the educational campuses, Police Chief Andres Dominguez Jr.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Reading Eagle
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Posted: Aug 17, 2018
It's been almost a week since the devastating Bofer Canyon Fire that ripped through South Kennewick, burning down five homes.
Action News spoke with one of the families that escaped within minutes of the flames consuming their home, thanks to an off-duty firefighter, who also happened to be the family's son.
- PUB DATE: 8/16/2018 11:44:45 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19
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Posted: Aug 16, 2018
Typically, firefighters have to wait for a certified technician to start a swift water rescue. After today, eight firefighters from Benton County Fire District 4 will be certified with another eight coming in September.
Prior to the training, if a person was struggling in the water, a firefighter could only put on a life vest and throw a rope bag to the victim legally.
- PUB DATE: 8/16/2018 6:44:03 PM - SOURCE: YakTriNews
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Posted: Aug 16, 2018
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Morgan County Fire and Rescue held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $500,000 Godfrey Fire Station last Tuesday, Aug. 14. The new station, that will be built on Godfrey Road was approved back in June when the Morgan County Board of Commissioners voted for a $508,985 construction bid from Sunbelt Builders, Inc.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $582,139 when factoring in engineering and inspection costs. The county is also budgeting a $20,000 contingency fund should any unforeseen problems arise during the construction project that could incur more costs. The county will provide in-house the new station’s septic system, well, painting, kitchen cabinets and counters, and concrete.
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“I want to thank you all for the vote on the fire station,” said Morgan County Fire Chief Jeff Stone to the BOC in June. “This has been in process for the last six to nine years. It’s good to finally see this come along. We are excited to see it moving forward and we all appreciate you for making it happen.”
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