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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Lamor Corporation Introduces Versatile Seahunter Multipurpose Connectable Plastic Workboat

Lamor Corp. Seahunter

Thanks to its durability and high quality, the Lamor Seahunter has gained international popularity and is used in many European countries for many commercial purposes. It is manufactured in Norway, Spain, and Finland.

The Lamor Seahunter can serve as a multiple use commercial platform or powered vessel. Each hull is designed to be connected together either at port, starboard or bow with simple lockable pins, or it can be used individually. It is ideal for working in marinas, swamps, and transporting passengers along shorelines and rivers.

The catamaran-shaped hull is manufactured in rotomolded thermo plastic (PE), which ensures durable and low maintenance surface. The hull can be equipped with up to a 50HP outboard engine. Additional options available include a steering console with hydraulic steering, electric start, trim/tilt, propeller protection guard, anti-skid material on all flooring, manual davit, tow bar, rear entry ladder, side ladder, cleats, railings, sun cover and trailer.

The Lamor Seahunter can carry up to seven passengers and is easily transported on trailers, in trucks, containers etc. The hulls can also be stored on top of each other.  Its hull weighs less than 1,000 pounds.

Dan Beyer, General Manager of Lamor USA Corporation said: ”I have successfully used the Seahunter in oil spill response operations and since my passion is fishing and hunting, I realized its value in transporting supplies, including 4 wheelers, and people to and from their sailboats in marinas, as well as a general work platform in secluded harbors, lakes, and bays.”

For additional information, go to www.lamor.com.  

 

 

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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Steve Pegram Keynotes 2017 Apparatus Symposium

By Chris Mc Loone

In his keynote, “Everyone Can Be a Hero,” Steve Pegram, chief of the Goshen (OH) Fire Department and ISFSI president, related his wife Mollie’s pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and her path to recovery from it. It was no easy experience, and he shared with attendees how various people in his life—whether family, friends, fire service brethren, or his community—came together to help him and his family when they were in need after he and his wife had dedicated their lives to helping others. Mollie Pegram is here today because she received a lung transplant.

During his presentation, Pegram introduced attendees to his closest friends, some of whom we knew as leaders in the fire service and some whom we got to know very well by the end of his speech. As Mollie grew sicker and lost her ability to do what she most wanted to do in life—“She wanted to be a mom,” Pegram said—these people played larger and larger roles in their lives.

The presentation was very moving as Pegram traced his and Mollie’s journey from a cough, to her literally dying, to her being brought back, and to her receiving two new lungs. It was a journey that included eight hour round trips from Goshen to Cleveland for Mollie’s care. It involved family and friends coming together to help raise money for Mollie’s care and her lung transplant. They waited, and as days became weeks, and weeks became months, Mollie was on the brink of singing paperwork for a last resort to keep her alive as they waited for a lung donor. As she was signing the paperwork, she got the call—her lungs would be en route. When she got the word, Pegram said it was one of the only times he saw her cry throughout her ordeal.

As his presentation concluded, Pegram reminded everyone to remember their faiths, their friends, and their families and that everyone can be a hero. The heroes in his case were his family, friends, and community and ultimately the donor whose lungs have given Mollie Pegram the ability to be a mom again. Pegram encouraged everyone to become organ donors—allowing everyone in the room to be a hero without even leaving their seats.

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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

EMS station being reconstructed for hurricane-readiness

The EMS station on Middle Beach Road in Panama City Beach is getting some necessary alterations. The building is being reconstructed and reinforced to sustain hurricane conditions. In the past, the building had issues with the facade holding water after storms. It will be recreated and rafters will be tied down to keep the roof from blowing off during high winds.

 Hurricane-resistant windows will also be added.

After construction is finished, the building should be strong enough to hold its own during at least a Category 3 hurricane.

"Having a hardened structure like this will help us operate, continue to operate after a storm and be able to stay in this general area," said Corky Young, EMS Division Chief.

Construction is being funded by a grant from the federal emergency management agency and will be finished in about six months.

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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Car Crashes into Ambulance at St. Francis Medical Center

New details following the crash at St. Francis medical center. Here are the shocking photos taken after a man who police say was high on PCP crashed into an ambulance around 10:30 Saturday night. It happened right in front of the emergency room entrance. At the time of the crash, two AMR workers were inside of the emergency vehicle. Officials say, one faced minor injuries, but both men saw it coming before the car made impact. "It was very unique, you don't see that very often. If that truck wasn't there, it could be a lot worse than it was. You know, run into the hospital, and possible injure somebody that's located in the hospital," says AMR Supervisor, Ryan Brown. Monroe police say the suspect is 31 year-old Deatrice Jones. Jones was brought into the hospital for treatment after the accident. Upon release, police say he will face charges including DWI, battery of an officer, and resisting arrest. Read More at Myarklamiss
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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Martinton unveils new fire truck

The Martinton Fire Protection District has purchased a new fire truck. It's a 2017 pumper/tender manufactured by the E-One company. It replaces two older fire apparatus: 1980 Ford pumper and 1985 tender truck, said Damon Schuldt, secretary/treasurer of the fire district's board of trustees.

It’s a 2017 pumper/tender manufactured by the E-One company. It replaces two older fire apparatus: 1980 Ford pumper and 1985 tender truck, said Damon Schuldt, secretary/treasurer of the fire district’s board of trustees.

“This new pumper/tender is part of our continual plan to update and replace our agin fleet while keeping costs down to the taxpayers,” he said. He said the National Fire Protection Association wants departments to have apparatus that’s in use for no more than 20 years. “We try to modernize our fleet as much as we can.”

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