March 2009

Bullhead City Firefighters make a quick stop on a well involved house fire courtesy

March 20, 2009

On Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 9:11 am, three engine companies of Bullhead City Firefighters and one rescue ambulance responded to a reported house fire at 1072 Riverview Drive under the command of Battalion Chief Greg Raymond. Arriving firefighters found heavy smoke showing from the residence. There was no flame visible from the exterior. The [...]

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Inside the Command Post – Episode # 8

March 18, 2009

A look “Inside the Command Post” SBFD Company and Chief Officers arriving on scene and their Size-Up process. This video clip shows a well involved 2-Story building and some good communication to help make the proper risk assessment decision. Is it a Go or a No-Go situation?

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Firefighters Love St. Patrick’s Day….here’s the History of the Holiday

March 17, 2009

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church [...]

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Odessa Fire & Rescue Protection District Firefighter dies in the line of duty

March 16, 2009

Vorwark, William Roger Age: 49 Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion Rank: Lieutenant Nature of Death: Heart Attack Classification: Career Emergency Duty: Yes Incident Date: 03/14/2009 Duty Type: On-Scene Fire Incident Time: 13:27 Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) Death Date: 03/14/2009 Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property Fire Dept. Info: Odessa Fire & Rescue Protection [...]

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San Bernardino House Fire – Inside the Command Post # 9

March 16, 2009

SBFD units arrived on scene to find a vacant single family dwelling that had previously been used by squatters, with moderate smoke conditions in the attic area. The fire was quickly extinguished and while doing so, two firefighters sustained minor knee injuries. The fire was investigated and it was determined to be incendiary in nature [...]

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Two-Alarm Fire Strikes Cupertino Home

March 15, 2009

At approximately 7:30 PM, on the evening of Tuesday, March 10, units of the Santa Clara County Fire Department, assisted by the San Jose Fire Department, responded to a blaze that severely damaged a single family dwelling. Residents of the home were able to evacuate the structure and there were no injuries reported. The cause [...]

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Merced City Firefighters tackle Clothing Store Fire

March 15, 2009

MERCED — A fire early Friday destroyed a family-owned clothing shop in south Merced. No one was injured in the 1:30 a.m. blaze, which gutted BJ’s Fashion on the 1200 block of R Street, Merced City Fire Chief Ken Mitten said. Officials haven’t yet determined the fire’s cause, though BJ’s co-owner Ron Morgan said he [...]

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Vacaville Firefighters take on stubborn garage Fire

March 13, 2009

A home on Brown Street in Vacaville was destroyed Thursday after a fire burned down the adjoining garage and caused damage throughout the house. The fire started around 1 p.m. in the 100 block of Brown Street, not far from the former location of Country High School. The cause of the fire is undetermined and [...]

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Drawn out legal battle expected in Escondido

March 13, 2009

ESCONDIDO — The fight over how the city can save money to close its widening budget gap is getting uglier as the City Council prepares for an impasse hearing on the Escondido Police Officers Association’s labor contract. Last month, the council forced a contract on the Escondido Firefighters Association at an impasse hearing. The firefighters [...]

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Oregon Cancer Presumption for Firefighters Heads to Governor’s Desk

March 13, 2009

March 11, 2009 – Oregon state legislation (HB 2420) that will expand the list of cancers presumed to be work related and covered under workers’ compensation insurance for fire fighters is on its way to Governor Ted Kulongoski’s desk. HB 2420 passed the Oregon Senate 29-1 on March 5, 2009, after passing the state House [...]

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