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The objectives of this Division shall be to further enhance the education of all Fire Service Administrative Support by conducting workshops and seminars; to increase the proficiency of Fire Administrative Support by establishing a network sharing of information systems through various channels of communication; and to faciliate a statewide standardization wherever possible in all phases and aspects of the Fire Administrative Support field for the benefit of the Fire Service.

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Cincinnati police confirm bullet struck firefighter's helmet during fire

Posted: Aug 5, 2015
Categories: National News
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A bullet did, in fact, strike the helmet of a firefighter who responded to a blaze in Avondale on July 18, police confirmed Tuesday. That conclusion has city firefighters seeking an apology from City Hall, where a spokesman had questioned whether firefighters' initial report on the incident was accurate.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cincinnati Enquirer & Cincinnati.com
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Fallen Forest Service firefighter died of carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke inhalation

Posted: Aug 5, 2015
Categories: National News
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U.S. Forest Service officials said Tuesday that Black Hills National Forest Fire Engine Captain David "Dave" Ruhl died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation. The findings were released Tuesday after an autopsy was completed. The 38-year-old from South Dakota went missing the evening of July 30 during the initial attack on the Frog Fire in the Modoc National Forest.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 & KCVU-TV Fox 20
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4 children perish in Missouri condo fire

Posted: Aug 5, 2015
Categories: National News
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Four children, believed to be ages 2 to 5, are dead after a fire that consumed the top floors of a condominium building in Osage Beach, Missouri late Tuesday. Osage Beach Fire Chief Jeff Dorhauer tell KOLR10 News the fire was reported just before 11:30 p.m. at Compass Pointe Condominiums off Red Bud Road.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSFX/KOLR-TV FOX 27 Ozarks First
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Judge refuses Rhode Island firefighters' restraining order request over shift changes

Posted: Aug 4, 2015
Categories: National News
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A judge on Monday refused to issue a temporary restraining order sought by Providence firefighters to stop the city from moving ahead with shift changes. Mayor Jorge Elorza on Sunday implemented a new schedule that has firefighters working a 56-hour work week. At the same time, the number of platoons has been reduced from four to three.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJAR-TV NBC 10 Providence
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New York town rejects fire department SAFER grant

Posted: Aug 4, 2015
Categories: National News
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In a close vote Monday night, the City Council extinguished a $288,000 federal grant that would have funded two vacant firefighter positions. In February, council members voted, 4-1, to give Fire Chief Dale C. Herman permission to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Administration funding, but required that they have the final say on whether to accept the grant.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: watertown daily news
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California wildfire jumps containment line, spreading fast

Posted: Aug 4, 2015
Categories: National News
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A fast-moving wildfire already burning more than 62,000 acres across three northern California counties has crossed a highway in several locations and is "making a run to the north." The Rocky Fire dramatically spread over the weekend to cover parts of Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties. The size of the fire was last reported at 62,000 acres, which is nearly 97 square miles, with 12% containment.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: usa today
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2 killed in New Hampshire circus tent collapse

Posted: Aug 4, 2015
Categories: National News
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Fire officials confirmed two people were killed when a circus tent collapsed at the Lancaster fairgrounds as severe weather moved through the area Monday evening. A young gentleman and young girl were killed in the collapse, State Fire Marshal Bill Degnan said. Officials said their identities were being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMUR-TV ABC 9 Manchester
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Suspended Connecticut Deputy Fire Chief Sues Mayor, Fire Chief

Posted: Aug 4, 2015
Categories: National News
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Deputy fire Chief Daniel Nolan has filed a lawsuit against Hartford fire Chief Carlos Huertas and Mayor Pedro Segarra, alleging a sustained violation of his freedom of speech and press rights under the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution. Nolan filed the lawsuit Monday at Superior Court in Hartford.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: hartford courant
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Pennsylvania family paying for fire department garage upgrades

Posted: Aug 3, 2015
Categories: National News
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When the borough’s nearly $1 million firetruck arrives early next year, the fire department will be ready for it. The DeNaples family is paying and handling arrangements for ongoing upgrades to the Fire Department garage, including replacing the floor and expanding the doors so the larger combination pumper/vehicle rescue/ladder truck can fit into the space, Councilman Salvatore Verrastro said.
- PUB DATE: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: the times-tribune
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Missouri firefighter dies in skydiving accident

Posted: Aug 3, 2015
Categories: National News
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A Northwest Missouri community mourned the unexpected loss of a hometown hero after a sky-diving accident over the weekend. Lt. Eric Lorenz, a veteran fire fighter with more than a decade’s worth of experience in Trenton, died in a sky-diving accident Saturday near Lexington, Mo., when a parachute malfunctioned.
- PUB DATE: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: St. Joseph News-Press
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Chair

Chair
Chair
Posted: Sep 19, 2020

Chair

Caity Karapostoles

Clallam County Fire District 3

caityk@ccfd3.org

360-683-4242


Term: 2019 - 2021

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Posted: Sep 21, 2019

Past Chair

Mykel Montgomery

Franklin County 3
Administrative Assistant

mmontgomery@fcfd3.org

509-547-9306 

 

Term; 2019 - 2020

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Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Secretary

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Treasurer

Treasurer
Treasurer
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Treasurer

Emily Lewis

Eastside Fire & Rescue

elewis@esf-r.org

Office (425) 313 – 3278

Work Cell (425) 439 – 4000


Term: 2019 - 2021

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Communications

Communications
Communications
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Communications

Lisette Kelly

Mountain View Fire & Rescue
Administrative Assistant

253-735-0284 


Term: 2019 - 2021

 

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Cathy Blakeway

City of Tumwater Fire Department
Administrative Assistant

cblakeway@ci.tumwater.wa.us

360-754-4170

 

Term: 2019 - 2021

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Kristen Cole

Walla Walla County Fire District 5

kcole@wwcfd5.org 

509-547-8341


Term: 2018 - 2020

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Julie Patterson

Vancouver Fire Department

 julie.patterson@cityofvancouver.us

360-487-7224


Term: 2019 - 2021

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Kim Baldwin

Clark County Fire District 10

kim.baldwin@clark.wa.gov

360-247-5233


Term: 2019 - 2021


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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Committee Member

Katie Rassmussen

Washington State Fire Training Academy

Division Public Information Officer & Event Coordinator 2

Katie.Rasmussen@wsp.wa.gov

425-453-3000 x 110 


 

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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Committee Member

Lori Coleman

Clallam County Fire District 3

lcoleman@ccfd3.org

360-582-2054

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Slita Bradley

Benton County Fire District 4
District Secretary

SBradley@bcfd4.org

509-967-2945

 

Term; 2020 - 2021

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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 19, 2015

Committee Member

Melissa Knutson

Eastside Fire & Rescue

mknutson@esf-r.org

425-313-3232

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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 18, 2015

Committee Member

Tina Williamson

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

tmwilliamson@pugetsoundfire.org

253-856-4406


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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 17, 2015

Committee Member

Linda Reeff

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

lreeff@pugetsoundfire.org

253-856-4334 
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