According to a report from WJHL, Johnson City (TN) Fire Department (JCFD) firefighters held a “push-in” ceremony on Thursday, March 18, with city officials to celebrate the arrival of the department’s latest truck.

The $458,000 engine will replace a 23-year-old model that is set for retirement.

JCFD Chief David Bell said he new engine will also offer more protection to firefighters as the department responds to calls.

The new fire engine is expected to be in service with the JCFD for up to 25 years.

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According to a report from Agassiz-Harrison Observer, the Hemlock Valley Fire Department (HVFD) in British Columbia, Canada, holds an annual casino night to help raise funds for the company. However, COVID-19 as made 2021 all but normal.

The worldwide pandemic is the main reason HVFD Firefighter Kelly McCormack decided to fundraise for the department digitally this year. He hopes the funds raised will be enough to purchase computers for the department’s fire trucks to better understand their fires.

The HVFD is also holding an online auction to raise money by auctioning off items like Sasquatch Mountain Resort packages, a 43-inch TV, Sandpiper Resort golf packages, Aberlour scotch whisky, and other items. The resultant monies will be presented to the HVFD this Saturday, March 20, where they will also hope to sign up some new volunteers.

The HVFD is also asking for donations via a GoFundMe page. So far, they have received $890 out of their $12,000 goal on that page.

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The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) in cooperation with Darley and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA), is pleased to announce the dates of the 2021 Virtual Fire Apparatus Conference. On May 18 and 19, 2021, 11:00AM – 3:00PM EST, the only conference dedicated to providing a better understanding to emergency vehicle technicians of fire apparatus and ambulances will be held virtually for the first time.

Presentations will be given from leading apparatus and equipment manufacturers to help emergency vehicle technicians stay on top of trends and industry changes despite the restrictions on travel and department budgets. Vendor sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Eric Valliere, chairman of the FDSOA board of directors said, “Our team has spent countless hours developing a program that will bring you the most relevant and authentic training.”

Registration for the online conference is $50.00. To take advantage of this opportunity, please visit www.fdsoa.org.

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) was established in 1989 as a non-profit association, incorporated in Massachusetts. In 2013, the offices moved to Michigan. Its mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire, rescue and emergency services community. The association is led by a volunteer board of directors and has a small staff to handle the day-to-day operations. The association is dedicated to the issues that affect the critical role of the safety officer in protecting and promoting the safety and health responsibilities of fire departments, communities and first responders. FDSOA works to helps fire departments achieve proficiency and promote the recognition of training, skills and a secure future. In May 2016, FDSOA won the Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award for its work over 28 years, “as an organization fully dedicated to the health and safety of the nation’s firefighters.”

FDSOA can be found on the web at www.fdsoa.org. Please follow FDSOA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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