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Posted: Mar 26, 2018

Phoenix fire station 5 buys sauna for health benefits

The firefighters decided to pool their money together to purchase a used sauna on Craigslist. 

Studies show sweating out the soot and toxins after fighting a fire is a health benefit that can prevent cancers linked to the job. 

"You definitely feel better, and you feel like you're doing something that will affect your quality of life later on down the road," said firefighter Jeff Herbert. 

Firefighters rotate two at a time for 15 minutes. Sitting in the sauna is now part of station 5's decontamination protocol. 

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Posted: Mar 26, 2018

Fire breaks out in New Haven Fire Station kitchen on Friday

The fire started in the cooking area at the Whitney Ave station just after 6 p.m. while the crews were responding to a separate fire on Nichols Street.

New Haven Fire Chief John Alston told Channel 3 that a passing police officer saw the smoke and called the incident in to fire crews.

Chief Alston said it could be a very long time to clean up the extensive damage, but he said, no fire apparatus was damaged.

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Posted: Mar 26, 2018

Names released of two firefighters killed in accident; fire chief in ICU

Firefighters Michael Edwards and Tom Craigo were both killed in the accident, according to Johnson.

Johnson says Edwards had 25 years of service as a firefighter, and Craigo had about 15 years of service with the department.

Both the firefighters killed are married and have children. Edwards just got married approximately one week ago, according to Johnson. Craigo was just married in December.

According to the deputy chief of the Pratt Volunteer Fire Department, one of the injured firefighters, Billy Hypes, is stable at CAMC General Hospital.

Chief Timothy Walker remains in the ICU with critical injuries.

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Posted: Mar 26, 2018

Tulsa Woman Arrested After Stealing Fire Truck, Police Say

Police say 54-year-old Geraldine Sharp stole the truck while the crew was on a medical call at a Salvation Army at Archer and Denver.

Police found the truck near 4th and 39th W. Ave. about 8 miles away. 

The reason she stole the truck is still unknown. 

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Posted: Mar 26, 2018

Action Training Systems and the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Team Up to Enhance the Customer Training Experience

Action Training Systems

Action Training Systems (ATS), a leading multi-media content development company for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) training products, announced recently a new affiliate partnership with the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group, a top educational solutions provider for EMS and fire training institutions across the globe. The two highly respected companies are teaming up to offer the emergency response community more comprehensive training resources.

Action Training Systems has expanded their training library to include manuals and other supplemental training products from the Public Safety Group. These training materials are available individually or as part of comprehensive training packages that include supporting products from Action Training Systems to increase learner competency. These robust training packages include online interactive courses, videos, PowerPoint presentations, and corresponding training manuals to deliver both convenient and thorough training resources. Additionally, the Public Safety Group will now offer Action Training Systems DVDs as part of their fire and EMS product lines.

“Fire and EMS professionals expect training resources that enhance learner competency and improve efficiency,” said George Avila, Owner and CEO of Action Training Systems. “This new relationship with Public Safety Group is designed to help facilitate a more seamless learning experience for students and instructors throughout initial and recurrent training.”

“These days, we’re investing a great deal in tools that help supplement or enhance experiential learning. We see this new partnership with Action Training Systems as a way to heighten this focus and enhance our existing training programs with great content from ATS,” added Kimberly Brophy, General Manager of the Public Safety Group.

Both the Public Safety Group and ATS have a high regard for excellence. The two companies look forward to joining forces to provide optimum value to the emergency response community. Combined, their resources will offer the premier preparation tools for hands-on training and ultimately increase both safety and results in the field.

About the Public Safety Group

A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning, the Public Safety Group has become the world’s most innovative and trusted source for educational materials and solutions for EMS and fire students, educators, and professionals by combining the collective value of our people, products, and partners. Across the globe, we enable world-class training by providing educators with trusted evidence-based content and powerful course management tools that boost efficiency and effectiveness. We also understand the broad needs of today’s learners and provide them with personalized learning solutions that help them succeed in their courses and in their careers.

About Action Training Systems

Founded in 1988, Action Training Systems (ATS) has established a reputation as the premier producer of Fire, EMS, and Industrial Fire Brigade training resources. Strictly adhering to current industry standards, ATS develops the highest quality multi-media content with guidance from industry subject matter experts.  Our high-quality videos, interactive course design, and delivery options significantly enhance learner comprehension, efficiency and overall training outcomes for both instructors and their students.

 

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