A man was hit by a fire truck during a parade in Mount Carmel (PA) on Saturday afternoon and the incident was live streamed on the Northumberland County Fire & Rescue Department’s Facebook page, according to a report published by WOLF 56 News.

The parade was being held as part of Mount Carmel’s Block Party, according to the report. As the parade stepped off, it appears from the video that the unidentified man was hit from behind at a slow speed, the report said.

Firefighters in the truck and other bystanders rush to aid the man who had fallen in the road but about five minutes after the impact, the man is can be seen walking away from the scene, unaided, apparently continuing on his selected route.

The incident was ruled an accident, according to the report.

Third and final entry period will open September 1

Congratulations to Rich Crown, a lieutenant at the East Carnegie Volunteer Fire Department (Pittsburgh, PA), for winning a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet. Crown is the second winner to receive a helmet from MSA Safety in 2022 through the MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet Giveaway, a program in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).

The jet-style design of the Cairns XF1 Fire Helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable, helping firefighters align with cancer awareness programs.

The third and final entry period will open September 1. One volunteer firefighter who is an NVFC member will be awarded one helmet via random selection. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site and newsletter for details. Learn more about the helmet and giveaway at www.nvfc.org/helmet.

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About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

The construction of a new fire station on Hollywood Road in Atlanta (GA) will soon resume, improving response times and safety for local residents seeking emergency services, according to a press release from Invest Atlanta.

The Invest Atlanta Board approved a $5.1 million grant from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to complete the construction of the new facility known as Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department (AFRD) Fire Station #22.

The 17,000-square-foot building will replace the original 1938 fire station at 817 Hollywood Road, which was outdated and out of service. The new facility, located at 855 Hollywood Road, will house administrative offices, a living dormitory and storage spaces for AFRD personnel, tools, equipment and fire apparatus.

The project was previously awarded a $1 million Perry Bolton TAD grant in 2019. Construction began in early 2021 but was halted because of challenges with the general contractor and an inability to acquire critical materials. The City of Atlanta retained a new general contractor and revised the total project cost to include an additional interior buildout and equipment covered by the approved new grant funding.

The City of Fayetteville (AR) invites the public to attend the opening of a new fire station on Friday, Aug. 5, at 8 a.m. The event will take place at Fayetteville Fire Station No. 9, located at 2250 S. School Ave, according to a news release from the city.

This project is part of an infrastructure bond program approved by Fayetteville voters as one of 10 separate questions during a special election held in April 2019. Phase 1 of this bond project will provide two of the planned three additional fire stations, as well as apparatus to support ongoing growth for fire and emergency response. The new facilities will be staffed with existing personnel and fire companies. 

The city analyzes call history and historical response time data using its Geographic Information Systems. Analyses show that if additional fire stations can be placed in the most optimal locations, parts of the city could see a minute decrease in response times, which could have a critical impact for lives and property.

Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Fire Chief Brad Hardin will share brief remarks during the event. Parking at the station is limited; carpooling is encouraged.

To learn more about the City’s 2019 bond projects and navigate to details on the firefighting facilities projects, please go to https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/2019bond.