Rosenbauer—Green Oak Township Fire Department, Brighton, MI, pumper. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale RSD 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; 60-gallon foam cell; Pneumax 140-PCAF Class A foam system; Honda 6.5-kW generator. Dealer: Bob Colter, Emergency Vehicles Plus, Holland, MI.

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Vector Solutions, industry leader of training, operational, and workforce management software solutions for public safety agencies, is offering complimentary access to one of its most critical online training courses for the fire service, NFPA 1851 – Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting. Vector will donate $1 for every course completed before January 31, 2022, to the American Cancer Society and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, up to $5,000 to each organization.

In accordance with the NFPA standard on the Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, the NFPA 1851 – Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting training course addresses fire-service-related cancer risks for today’s firefighters and fire personnel. Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported firefighters face a 9 percent increase in cancer diagnoses and a 14 percent increase in cancer-related deaths compared to the general population. With every course completion of this online course, Vector Solutions will donate $1 to the American Cancer Society and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

“Firefighters and all first responders put their health and safety on the line with every shift they work,” said Alex Berry, Chief Revenue Officer of Vector Solutions and member of the American Cancer Society’s Greater DC/Baltimore Area Advisory Board. “The potentially devastating impact that heightened occupational risks in public safety have on emergency responders, both mentally and physically, has become better understood in the last few years. Vector Solutions remains steadfast in our commitment to support and educate first responders about these risks and how they can be mitigated. We are grateful for our partnership with the American Cancer Society and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network on these special programs.”

“We are very grateful to Vector Solutions for creating this educational campaign that also generously supports the American Cancer Society mission for the third year in a row,” said Tswana Sewell, Executive Director for the American Cancer Society. “Occupational cancer risk is a very important topic. We appreciate the firefighters and first responders who put their lives on the line daily for the community and are out there serving with the additional risks still posed by COVID-19. We are honored to be the recipient of funds raised through this important, free course that Vector Solutions is offering to enhance the safety and wellness of emergency first responders and lower their cancer risk.”

“Cancer is the leading cause of death for firefighters. The vision of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is to be the global leader in firefighter cancer support, awareness and education. With the assistance of supporters like Vector Solutions and LifeScan Wellness, we can make a positive diff

Firehouse Subs in Port Arthur has donated $13,578 to the Port Neches (TX) Fire Department to help with the purchase of new safety equipment. The funds, part of more than $62.5 million for first responder organizations across the country, will be for thermal imaging cameras.

“The past year and a half have been difficult for many, impacting first responders and communities across the country,” Firehouse Subs said in a press release. “As we continue to battle health crises and natural disasters, frontline heroes constantly expose themselves to dangerous situations, creating a need for updated lifesaving equipment.”

“We are grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Port Arthur for awarding us this grant,” said Fire Chief Eloy Vega in the release. “By providing thermal imager cameras, our first responders will be able to achieve real-time situational awareness in adverse and hostile conditions to expedite rescue operations and help the people of Port Neches during emergency situations, especially during the upcoming holiday season.”

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Myriad issues have caused delays on construction of the new West Chester Township (OH) Fire Station 73 on Duff Drive, causing around $300,000 in extra costs, reports journal-news.com. However, officials maintain the project was a success financially.

Trustees recently approved $294,600 to cover additional work and $17,841 to fix the asphalt at the temporary station damaged by apparatus, the report says.

West Chester Fire Department celebrated the opening of new Fire Station 73. Take a virtual tour: https://t.co/sdFD814gaf #WestChesterOH #BestPlacestoLive pic.twitter.com/Zqj8Mh9XeP

— West Chester Township (@westchestertwp) October 25, 2021

Crews moved into the facility on September 18, but the township officially opened it last week. The total cost of the project, including all the variables, is $4.3 million—1.3% over budget.

The township considered renovating the 50-year-old station, but the construction-only cost estimate was $3.6 million compared to $3.5 million to tear down the station and erect a new one, the report says.

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