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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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FDNY marshals make first ever lithium-ion battery violation arrest at Brooklyn storefront

Posted: Apr 16, 2024
Categories: National News
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A Brooklyn merchant wound up in fire marshals’ handcuffs for improper storage of highly-flammable lithium-ion batteries inside his business — the first arrest of its kind ever reported in New York City, FDNY officials announced Monday. Tian Liang Liu, of the Electric Bicycle Shop at 1239 Flatbush Ave.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: amNY
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Los Angeles firefighter recruit killed in hit-and-run on California's 101 Freeway

Posted: Apr 16, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEO: The Los Angeles Fire Department is mourning the loss of a recruit firefighter who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the northbound 101 Freeway in Studio City Monday morning. According to LAFD, Jacob Fuerte, 22, “may have been involved in a traffic collision” shortly after 5 a.m. near Vineland Avenue as Fuerte was on his way to training.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles
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New esophageal cancer screening test offered to Alabama firefighters

Posted: Apr 16, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEO: When we think of dangers to firefighters, it's the flames and burning buildings that come to mind. But there are dangers you don't see like the chemicals that can lead to esophageal and other cancers. New screening methods are helping catch the cancers earlier. Firefighters are exposed to hundreds of chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde, and asbestos.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBMA-LD ABC 33/40 Birmingham
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1930 Mack fire truck returned to original Pennsylvania township home

Posted: Apr 16, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEO: A piece of firefighting history has returned to the place where it first began its service to the community nearly a century ago. The Exeter Township Fire Department has acquired a 1930 Mack fire truck, thanks to a donation from the Reiffton Fire Company Social Quarters. "I saw pictures of what we were going to get, but when I walked in, it got me a little emotional just to see it in person," said Dep.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMZ-TV 69 Allentown
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VIDEO: Dozens without a home after hot inferno burns at Northeast DC apartment building

Posted: Apr 15, 2024
Categories: National News
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Nearly two dozen residents in D.C.’s Eckington neighborhood are without a home after a massive fire engulfed an apartment building in Northeast overnight Monday, authorities said. The flames also damaged nearby homes. Firefighters were called to an apartment fire in the 300 block of Seaton Place NE just after midnight, D.
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRC-TV NBC 4 Washington, D.C.
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Fire Department Instructors Conference returns to Indianapolis

Posted: Apr 15, 2024
Categories: National News
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More than 35,000 firefighters from across the world will meet in Indianapolis this week for an almost century-old international conference. The 97th annual Fire Department Instructors Conference International has returned to Indianapolis for the 29th year in a row, and will feature more than 250 speakers and classes.
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISH-TV CW 8 Indianapolis
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Historic Outlet building in Rhode Island was destroyed in spectacular 1986 fire

Posted: Apr 15, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEOS/PHOTOS: The closed Outlet store building was just steps away from WJAR's Broadcast House in downtown Providence. So, on Oct. 16, 1986, Frank Coletta and Art Lake were among the first to smell smoke. The Outlet was on fire, and WJAR had a front-row seat. "Firefighters shown here on the Broadcast House roof.
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJAR-TV NBC 10 Providence
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Colorado firefighter travels country to train departments on how to battle electric vehicle fires

Posted: Apr 15, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEO: When not stationed at the firehouse or battling blazes, one Aurora firefighter dedicates his time to training firefighters and departments nationwide in responding to lithium-ion battery fires and electric vehicle fires. Paul Shoemaker, a veteran firefighter and paramedic with the Aurora Fire Department for a decade, collaborates closely with the National Fire Protection Association, the Fire Safety Research Institute, and Underwriters Laboratories.
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS News Colorado
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One Colorado fire department has responded to a fire every 12 hours since April 1

Posted: Apr 12, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEO: The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has responded to a significant fire every 12 hours since April 1, according to a new video posted by Ashley Franco, the Public Information Officer for CSFD. The video was posted to social media on Thursday, April 11 along with a warning from CSFD to homeowners to check around their homes for any fire hazards and to always have working smoke alarms.
- PUB DATE: 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXRM-TV FOX 21 Colorado Springs
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New fire truck in North Carolina helps fight fires, the cancer-causing chemicals they cause

Posted: Apr 12, 2024
Categories: National News
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Raleigh firefighters are adding a new truck to their fleet to help protect them from cancer-causing soot that can cling to skin and gear. Rehab 12 has several features to help protect firefighters, including a handwashing station. Battalion Chief Keith Wilder said it is ready to use as soon as an emergency arises.
- PUB DATE: 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRAL-TV NBC 5 Raleigh
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FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT BOARD & COMMITTEES

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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Past Chair

Past Chair
Past Chair
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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Secretary

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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