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Roof collapses at Utah firehouse

By Emiley Morgan The Deseret Morning NewsSANTA CLARA, Utah — The roof over the Santa Clara Fire Department caved in Thursday, prompting an investigation into what caused the collapse.The call came in to dispatchers at 4:05 p.m. after a contractor working across the street from the fire station, 2365 N. Rachel Drive, saw the roof collapse over the garage that houses the fire trucks, dispatcher ... more >>

Philly firefighter killed in off-duty motorcycle accident

The Philadelphia InquirerPHILADELPHIA — Odell Joseph "Odie" Pommells Jr., 33, of West Oak Lane, a Philadelphia firefighter, died Saturday, Aug. 28, when the 2002 Suzuki motorcycle he was riding struck a car in West Philadelphia.A seven-year Fire Department veteran, Mr. Pommells was assigned to Engine 5 at 43d and Market Streets in West Philadelphia. His father, Odell Pommells Sr., is ... more >>

FDNY firefighters rescue, revive cat from 4-alarm fire

By C.J. Sullivan The New York PostNEW YORK — One down — eight to go.Firefighters yesterday brought an apparently dead Brooklyn cat back to life after hooking it up to an oxygen mask.The smoke-eaters pulled the tabby from 925 Dumont Ave. during a four-alarm fire in front of its owner — a weeping 4-year-old girl.When firefighter Pat Foresta picked up the pussycat, it shook, so he and ... more >>

6-alarm fire injures 12 firefighters in NYC

By Perry Chiaramonte and Kirsten Fleming The New York PostNEW YORK — This terrifying Bronx inferno raged for more than five hours — and destroyed a row of businesses — before New York's Bravest could get it under control.The six-alarm blaze appeared to begin at Spice Island music, 4225 White Plains Road in Riverdale at around 12:30 a.m. and roared until 5:50 a.m., the FDNY said. Trevor ... more >>

8 killed in latest wave of Russian wildfires

The Associated PressMOSCOW — The latest wave of forest fires in Russia have killed eight people and injured 17, authorities said Friday.Fires have blazed across much of European Russia in August following weeks of drought and record-high temperatures. A thick pall of smoke from the forest and peat-bog fires covered Moscow for several days.About 500 houses have been set ablaze, the Emergencies ... more >>

Firefighters tear up Va. univeristy apartments for training

Radford University Targeted News ServiceRADFORD, Va. — Two buildings that have served more than 25 years as homes for RU students served a different purpose last week when the structures were the site of a fire training exercise by the Radford City Fire Department.The three-story apartments on Howe Street will soon be demolished as site preparation work is under way for the new College of Business ... more >>

Suspension in Mass. 'razor burn' injury claim overturned

By Christian Schiavone The Patriot LedgerBOSTON — A Weymouth firefighter will receive two days' pay he lost while he was suspended last year for filing an injury report because of razor burn.The state Civil Service Commission reversed Fire Chief Robert Leary's decision to suspend Firefighter Kenneth Morehouse for filing what the chief alleged was a false injury report.The commission ordered the ... more >>

Tenn. fire department SUVs lack radios, sit idle

By Marc Perrusquia The Commercial AppealMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Still reeling from an expensive blunder that kept 90 new police cars out of service for months, the city of Memphis' Fleet Services unit is wrestling with another foul up — sidelined fire vehicles.The city received 20 new fire-red Chevy Tahoes in May — at a cost of $533,000 — but, for the most part, those SUVs have sat ... more >>

Va. fire chief, 4 firefighters resign amid probe

Allegations of misconduct had been brought to the Loudoun County Fire Commission; volunteer force down to 10 firefighters more >>

Kan. fire station renovated for firefighter safety

By Ann Marie Bush The Topeka Capital-JournalTOPEKA, Kan. — Topeka Fire Department Capt. Todd Williams realizes he and several firefighters are making some sacrifices because of a renovation of Fire Station No. 5. But in the end, he said, it will be worth it.By the end of the day Monday, 27 firefighters at Topeka Fire Station No. 5, 720 S.W. 21st, had vacated the building as a $1.3 million renovation ... more >>

Pa. 5-alarm welding company fire under investigation

By Mari A. Schaefer The Philadelphia Inquirer COLLINGDALE, Pa. — George Kaiser walked through the smoldering remains of his Collingdale self-storage business Thursday and gently pushed a basketball-size chunk of metal with the toe of his boot."It's a piece of a cylinder," he said, one of hundreds of shards of flying metal and chunks of concrete that rained down in the explosive fire ... more >>

Firefighters rescue Ill. worker who fell 30 feet

By Rosemary Sobol The Chicago Sun-TimesCHICAGO — A man doing maintenance work on the Washington Street bridge fell 30 feet into the structure's gear mechanisms after he slipped on a catwalk early Thursday.The man fell twice — down two levels — into an area that contained the "inner workings" of the bridge, according to Central District Police Sgt. Craig Roberts.Firefighters ... more >>

Calif. fire chief on paid leave during gas usage probe

By Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross The San Francisco ChronicleALAMEDA, Calif. — David Kapler, Alameda's $195,702-a-year fire chief who had been filling up his BMW convertible on the city's dime, was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday.Kapler, who has a $250-a-month car allowance in addition to his salary, said the free gas was part of the pay deal he cut with then-City Manager Debra Kurita ... more >>

Calif. firefighters barred from paramedic duties

Firefighters in Stockton have been banned from more-advanced procedures that authorized paramedics normally perform more >>

How the new IRS requirement deadline could hurt your department

By John R. Hill ENVIZION FinancialDid your department miss the recent new IRS requirement deadline? Your department may owe back taxes and your donations may not be tax-deductible if your not-for-profit department failed to file required forms by the May 15, 2010 deadline.What has changed… and the new requirementsSmall departments with smaller budgets and fewer assets were exempt from filing ... more >>

Grant could train future firefighters in Va.

By Anna L. Mallory The Roanoke TimesPULASKI COUNTY, Va. — Pulaski County's juniors and seniors could get the chance to take classes in firefighting and receive training as emergency medical technicians next school year. And local emergency officials think it could help in recruiting and retaining staff members. Last week, the county's school board approved a grant proposal to obtain $165,000 from ... more >>

Child's prank misleads Va. firefighters

By Joe Macenka The Richmond Times DispatchRICHMOND, Va. — What turned out to be a prank call by a child prompted an entourage of Richmond firefighters to respond to what was believed to be an apartment fire yesterday.Fire Marshal David Creasy said the department's investigators were looking into the circumstances surrounding the call, which was placed about 9:30 a.m. by a boy who told emergency ... more >>

Federal grant may rescue Oklahoma City firefighters' jobs

By Bryan Dean The OklahomanOKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City is considering a federal grant program to save 29 firefighter positions cut in the city's last budget.City Manager Jim Couch said Tuesday the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program has about $420 million to offer to cities to help them increase their number of firefighters. The deadline to apply for the grants ... more >>

Dallas firefighters agree to pay cuts

By Rudolph Bush The Dallas Morning NewsDALLAS — Dallas' police and fire unions have agreed to take pay cuts and mandatory unpaid leave to help the city close a massive budget gap.The agreement reached late Tuesday was approved by 94.3 percent of the associations' members, city officials said.The deal will save City Hall about $22.4 million in the coming budget, a healthy chunk of the $130 million ... more >>

Texas fire department aims to ease rules for recruits

By Michelle Mondo The San Antonio Express-NewsSAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Fire Department is set to present a final draft of proposed rule changes to the city's civil service commission today, including a loosening of eligibility restrictions that could affect firefighter applicants who have already signed up to take the entrance exam later this month.The possible changes would allow the department ... more >>

NWCFD News

Jan.23,2010 Meeting Overview

     The new 700meg. Radio system was tested in known trouble spots in our district. There were some problems at Hutamuki as we figured. If a major incident happens there we should call for a mobile repeater or Com I from the ECC.

     Staffing- after we have run all full time and part time personnel through the Sta. 193 familiarization program we will staff Sta. 192 as discussed at an earlier meeting with two personnel when possible.

     When station rotations begin it will be for two months at a time.

     Training for all personnel. The discussion was to develop a training system to deliver monthly sessions on one night, one afternoon and one weekend morning like the EMS training is being done.

     It has been decided that during the winter months of November 1 through March 1 to run a squad on medical calls from Sta.193.

     The duty officers will be producing a map study and testing standard for personnel, with a report due March 1.

    Asst. Chief Frehe and Asst. Chief Kramer are starting to work on new S.O.G's with a report due March 1

    Deputy Chief Ritter is developing a company inspection program (to include preplans) within the city limits of De Soto. We will be working with the City building code official during this program. Also he will be working with Leavenworth    County and the city of Shawnee Fire Department to produce water rescue training.

     Chief Zahner will be conducting pump training with shift personnel and volunteers.

     Personnel are advised to start thinking about the 2011 budget.

     Future plans will be discussed to develop long range goals for the district and personnel.

    If you have any questions contact the station duty officer or chief officers.

   Thanks for your assistance,

Terry Zahner
Chief
Northwest Consolidated Fire Dist.
(913) 583-3886

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H1N1 Vaccine Available During Regular Clinic Hours
(OLATHE, KS - December 29, 2009) The Johnson County Health Department is offering free H1N1 vaccine during regular clinic hours at both locations:

Mission
6000 Lamar, Suite 140
Mission, KS 66202

Olathe
11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 300
Olathe, KS 66061

Clinic hours at both sites are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

On the first Monday of each month, the Olathe location offers later clinic hours, from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Vaccine will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment is necessary. Due to an increase in the amount of vaccine available, anyone interested in getting vaccinated will be able to do so.

It is still especially important for individuals in these high-risk categories to receive vaccine:

�         Pregnant women

�         Persons who live with or provide regular care for infants less than six months of age (parents, siblings, daycare providers, etc.)

�         Healthcare and emergency services personnel

�         Persons six months through 24 years of age

�         Persons 25 through 64 who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications

For additional information, go to www.jocoflu.org, or call the JOCO Flu Line at (913) 826-1263 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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12/1/09 - NWCFD Board Appoints Chief
- Board members appointed current JCFD3 Chief Terry Zahner to be the chief for the new Northwest Consolidated Fire District. Current DeSoto Fire Dept. Chief Kevin Ritter was appointed to Deputy Chief of NWCFD. DeSoto Explorer Article.