Clarkston city leaders now have a better understanding of what it’s like to be a firefighter. They spent a day in their shoes, or should I say boots, and here’s why. Exhaustion, after putting on all the gear, and learning safety protocol. “It’s really heavy,” said Belinda Campbell. “I don’t know how these guys do this.
- PUB DATE: 11/25/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: klewtv

Rescue 1—Monmouth County (NJ) Sheriff, heavy-duty rescue. Spartan Metro Star X cab and chassis; Cummins ISC 380-hp engine; 18-foot, nine-inch walk around rescue body.

A state audit showed a Franklin County fire department lost invoices detailing how the agency spent a majority of its money last year. A secretary with Franklin Fire District 1 in Connell reportedly misplaced a bag containing invoices for 400 checks totaling $101,026, according to a state audit report.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 6:39:44 PM - SOURCE: Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald

A state audit showed a Franklin County fire department lost invoices detailing how the agency spent a majority of its money last year. A secretary with Franklin Fire District 1 in Connell reportedly misplaced a bag containing invoices for 400 checks totaling $101,026, according to a state audit report.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 6:39:44 PM - SOURCE: Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald

The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners approved two contracts Nov. 3 to benefit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The first contract for $488,730 will provide medical supplies through Nov. 3 of next year. The second contract was awarded to low bidder GT Distributors of Georgia, Inc. in the amount of $110,821 for the purchase of protective helmets.

In addition, commissioners voted to accept the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Grant to be administered by the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services in the amount of $102,777. The grant can be used for the reimbursement of any trauma related equipment and will be used to fund the purchase of protective helmets. The grant is 100 percent funded by the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission with no matching requirements.

For more information, view www.ajc.com