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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

New EMS station in Timmonsville Aims to Reduce Response Times on I-95

Published: TIMMONSVILLE, SC (WBTW) - Florence County Council wants to improve first responder times in Timmonsville and on Interstate 95. County leaders say the new EMS station on Ball Park Road, directly behind the Honda Plant, will get crews to accidents on the interstate faster.

The goal is to get response times to three minutes on the interstate.


“I think we can cut it in half with it being right there on 95,” explained Kirby. “A new building on I-95 cuts response times. The whole council is looking at the future for the whole system EMS rescue and fire.”


The EMS station will be one mile from the interstate.


 


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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

Cherokee to Pay $225K for New Fire Station Site

Cherokee County is paying $225,000 to acquire 10.88 acres near Canton for a new fire station. The county board of commissioners voted to approve the site acquisition, at 1467 Reinhardt College Parkway, contingent on a satisfactory completion of a title search and survey. An environmental assessment found no recognized environmental conditions with the land.

Cherokee County is paying $225,000 to acquire 10.88 acres near Canton for a new fire station.


The county board of commissioners voted to approve the site acquisition, at 1467 Reinhardt College Parkway, contingent on a satisfactory completion of a title search and survey. An environmental assessment found no recognized environmental conditions with the land.


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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

Local Fire Station in Dire Need of Repairs

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - For more than 60 years, the Wagstaff Circle Volunteer Fire Department has served the community in northern Chesterfield. But now, the firehouse needs help from the people it protects. "We help the community and now we're hoping they can help us in return," says Fire Captain Matt Glasser.
Chesterfield Fire and EMS provides the firehouse with equipment and pays the building’s utilities, but the volunteers are in charge of upkeep. So firefighters just created a Go Fund Me account to raise $50,000 for a multitude of projects.
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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

300 firefighters battle major wildfires on the west side of the Columbia Basin

Firefighters were digging lines amid good weather conditions to begin corralling the first major wildfires of the season. As of Thursday afternoon, about 56,000 acres had burned. But evacuation notifications had been downgraded for those living closest to the fire lines south and east of Wenatchee. Wildfire smoke that invaded the Spokane area on Wednesday dispersed Thursday morning when the wind shifted.
- PUB DATE: 6/30/2017 11:32:55 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

Protect Fire and Rescue Equipment from Water Damage

 

Fire and rescue responders rely on their vehicles and equipment to work flawlessly in emergencies. For first responders, Force5 Fire & Rescue works as a corrosion inhibiter, lubricant, and cleaner to keep vehicles and essential gear in good working order.

Force5 Fire & Rescue corrosion inhibitor penetrates into metal parts to prevent rust and corrosion while forming a bond that repels water and other contaminants. This helps to ensure the proper function of equipment while prolonging usable life.

Modern fire apparatus rely on electronics for various functions such as maintaining water pressure in hoses and controlling pump speed. Yet these controllers can also be susceptible to corrosion because of exposure to water, humidity, and condensation. Such exposure can lead to failure of critical vehicle equipment including pump controls, engines, fittings, valves, switches, lighting, and electrical gear if not properly maintained.

The Force 5 Fire & Rescue works well when applied to electronics, including wiring, switches, circuit boards, electrical gear, battery terminals as well as other electronic circuitry and connections to prevent corrosion and electrolysis. Because of its strong dielectric properties, it can restore optimum electrical connection as well.

The corrosion and electrolysis inhibitor can also be used on portable lights, power tools, generators and inverters.

Since Force5 Fire & Rescue is also a lubricant and cleaner, it can be used to remove dirt, grime, grease, and even existing rust on metal parts and fasteners.  

The deep penetrating lubricant makes even hydrants with rusty threads easy to use as well. Coating a hydrant cap with it during testing or maintenance can also help ice fall off the cap more easily, simplifying hydrant access in cold weather locations.

For more information, visit www.force5products.com.

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