The Bayville Fire Department was awarded a $34,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to buy new equipment and protective gear, officials said, Patch.com reported.

Ten million dollars in American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grants was distributed to 293 fire departments statewide after a competitive application process “to ensure firefighters have proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization equipment during this time of heightened community need,” the DCA said in a release.

According to the DCA, grant applications were reviewed on the following criteria:

• Scope of fire department need as demonstrated by equipment need, number of service calls, number of active firefighters, and population of service area.
• Impact of COVID-19 on the fire department as demonstrated by the impact of the virus on the firehouse and its personnel and the local impact of COVID-19 as it relates to fire department activities and response.
• Level of commitment to protecting firefighters as demonstrated by the local match to the grant funding and other grants for protective equipment or other firefighting projects.

Phoenix, Arizona, November 15, 2022 – Telgian CEO James Tomes recently announced the appointment of Chris Higgins as President, Telgian Fire Safety (TFS). In this position, Higgins will maintain strategic and operational responsibility for all TFS business operations.

“Chris is a strategic, results-oriented business leader with an impressive track record,” says Tomes. “After joining the company in 2021 as Vice President of Customer Service, Chris quickly proved his business acumen and his innovative programs have made him a valuable leader. Additionally, his proven commitment to excellence dovetails with Telgian Fire Safety’s dedication to providing an exceptional customer experience.”  

Higgins brings over 30 years of successful experience leading high-impact, operational initiatives to the company. He is highly skilled in the development and implementation of operations strategy, continuous improvement, and performance metrics.

Higgins also specializes in team building of geographically dispersed teams, leadership development, and maximizing the use of employee engagement strategies. His initiatives result in high performance teams, a strong organizational culture and exceptional customer service, driving customer satisfaction and employee standards of excellence to new levels.

A US Navy veteran, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with Navy accredited courses from Texas Tech University. In addition to his position at Telgian Fire Safety, he is also a lifetime member of AMVETS Post IL 14.

About Telgian Fire Safety

Since 1985, Telgian Fire Safety has served as a trusted partner to clients around the globe, providing innovative solutions and keeping facilities safe, compliant and on budget. Telgian’s expertise includes testing, inspections and repair of Fire Life Safety Systems including Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency/Exit Lights, Special Hazards, and Clean Agent Systems, as well as Fire Alarm and Elevator Monitoring.

Telgian specializes in service to multi-location properties, as well as large single-campus facilities. The company services approximately 50,000 locations annually throughout the US and abroad, providing a centralized approach and standardized way for clients to manage their FLS program including Inventory Tracking, Capital Replacement Programs, Budgeting and Forecasting. In addition, a customer-first culture ensures that clients receive the best service for their unique needs.

A shootout in the street in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn resulted in bullets striking the firehouse and Engine 283 early Monday.

The company had just returned to quarters after responding to a fire on East 78th Street in Canarsie, the Unifored Firefighters Association reported via Twitter.

The bullets from a fight outside penetrated the apparatus’ driver door and entered quarters.

“We call on the leaders of NYC to do what must be done to take back the streets for all New Yorkers and to put an end to the REIGN of criminal and unlawful activity NOW!”

Today early this morning, unacceptable violence continued throughout our city.
A shootout took place in Brownsville, Brooklyn in front of the quarters of Engin 283. The bullets penetrated the apparatus' doors and entered quarters piercing the chauffeur's(driver's)
door. pic.twitter.com/ueTlchwomI

— FDNY UFA (@UFANYC) November 15, 2022

Atlanta Police are investigating after a man walked into a fire station critically hurt from a shooting Monday, 11alive.com reported.

He walked into Fire Station 10, 447 Boulevard in southeast Atlanta, with a gunshot wound just after 6:45 p.m., authorities said.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, had managed to drive himself to the fire station, according to police. A fire engine rushed him to Grady Hospital, authorities said, where he was listed as critical, according to the report.

Police are now investigating the circumstances of the incident and said they did not have any other details to share, the report said.