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Posted: Apr 2, 2018

Milton (GA) Firefighters Get Bullet Resistant Fire Equipment

"Last year's incident in Las Vegas reinforced the need to protect our personnel during an active shooter situation," said Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar. "We need to respond to the injured quickly and in doing so, we need to know our firefighters are protected."  

With a rise in mass casualty events, there is an increased need for rapid triage and treatment of patients before law enforcement can completely secure the situation. More than $19,000 in custom equipment will provide the added protection firefighters need while responding in an active environment. The special design increases personal safety, but allows the flexibility firefighters need when providing emergency medical services to the injured.

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Posted: Apr 2, 2018

Refurbished Fire Apparatus Headed to Honduras

Other Alberta firefighters got involved, along with Rotary clubs and businesses; now the truck is on its way, having been stuffed with equipment such as air tanks and breathing apparatuses.   In a statement, Captain Wilmer Guerro of the Roatán Bomberos du Honduras Fire Department, said the fire truck is very important for his community.   “We feel very excited and grateful at the same time to be considered for such an invaluable contribution to our town...We thank each of those who are making this project a reality and are grateful for all our friends in Canada.” 
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Posted: Apr 2, 2018

Soldier Arrives Home in Ohio Fire Apparatus

When a fire truck with its sirens blaring passed their house, Tawny, 7, and Brea, 5, of Blue Rock, Ohio, just outside Columbus, took notice. And, they were all tears of joy when Gottke stepped off the truck, surprising them.  

"Daddy! Daddy's here!" Tawny exclaimed, giving him a huge kiss on the cheek.

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Posted: Apr 2, 2018

WASHINGTON FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROTOCOLS UPDATE

In accordance with the Washington Fire Chiefs' Bylaws, and the WFC Fire Administrative Support current Protocols, the recommended updated version of the protocols has been posted 30 days before conference

If you would like to see a version noting all of the changes, that document is shown as well. Feel free to share any concerns or comments regarding this updated document with us at: wfc@washingtonfirechiefs.org 

The updated protocols will be voted on by members at the WFAS conference in Walla Walla, Washington on Monday, May 7th.

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Posted: Apr 2, 2018

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Welcomes Chief John Tippett

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is pleased to announce the selection of Chief John Tippett to serve as the Foundation’s Director of Fire Service Programs. The position is responsible for execution and oversight of all Foundation outreach programs in support of the national fire service community related to line-of-duty death prevention, firefighter survivability and efforts to support departments should a line-of-duty death occur. Included in these duties is the management of the Foundation’s Everyone Goes Home Program®, the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and the Local Assistance State Team. 

“We are very pleased to have Chief Tippett join the Foundation team and we look forward to the knowledge, insights and experiences he will be bringing with him. Chief Tippett has served the citizens of Montgomery County and Charleston in an outstanding fashion and we are excited that he is committed to addressing firefighter safety on the national level,” says Chief Ron Siarnicki, NFFF’s Executive Director.

Chief Tippett has a Master’s Degree in Emergency Services Management, from Columbia Southern University, and served 35 years with the Montgomery County, Maryland, Fire and Rescue Services, working his way up through the ranks from Firefighter to Battalion Chief.  In 2009, Chief Tippett retired from Montgomery County and went to Charleston (SC) Fire Department, to serve as the Deputy Chief of Operations for eight years.  For the past year, he has served as their Interim Fire Chief.

The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and co-workers.  The NFFF also works closely with the U.S. Fire Administration to help prevent and reduce line-of-duty deaths and injuries.  For more information on the Foundation and its programs visit www.firehero.org.

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