Archive for July 6th, 2018

Springfield Fire Department news

Excerpts from Foxillinois.com:

There’s a boost in Springfield’s training for responding to an active threat. National standards are changing as the country sees bigger and more horrific incidents across the nation.

The Las Vegas shooting killed 58 people and injured 851. This week, 5 people were shot dead at a Maryland newspaper. Now local law enforcement is teaming up to enhance active threat training.

The fire department is collaborating with police and other emergency departments to refine the response. New national standards from the National Fire Prevention Association call for having a unified command, integrated response, and a planned recovery. Readjusting training is a part of an evolution. Over the many shootings, multiple deaths happen after the incident through blood loss. 

The new concept calls for people in the community to learn first aid, like CPR and how to stop someone’s bleeding. The fire department wants to have blood stop kits in certain buildings across the city.

The departments are also working on upgrading the response to situations at our local schools.

This Rescue Task force effort, of police and fire working together, is sparked by the NFPA. They just released a new roadmap for emergency responders. In it, it reads about how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from an active threat, like an active shooter or stabbing.

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Danville Fire Department news

Excerpts from wandtv.com:

A truck caught on fire Thursday outside of a business on the corner of Virginia and Main streets in Danville and residents who were at the scene were angry over the fire department’s response time.  One person was worried the fire would spread from the truck to the building. He says he called 9-11 immediately after they found the fire, but says firefighters didn’t show up until 30 minutes later. 

“We have a fire department less than two blocks down the street,” the person said. “We ran down there about 15 minutes into the fire, and we banged on the door to let them know we had a fire. There’s a small sign on the door saying fire department closed call 911.”

Fire Station 4 in Danville closed over a year ago, but residents are saying they need the departments opened back up. 

thanks Dennis

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3-Alarm fire in Westmont, 7-4-18

Two people including a firefighter suffered injuries after a fire broke out at a three-story apartment building in Westmont Wednesday evening at 515 N. Cass Avenue. Firefighters rescued and transported one person to a local hospital after being found inside the 30-unit apartment building engulfed in smoke and flames. A firefighter also suffered a minor injury.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known and an investigation for the incident is ongoing.

 
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CFD sells surplus Snorkel

CFD reserve 85' Snorkel 661 for sale

CFD reserve 85′ Snorkel 661 for sale

Current Price $275.00
(Reserve not met yet)

Time Left 8 hours 30 min
High Bidder edwardo62
# of Bids 
First Offer $100.00
 

Auction Details

Date
Auction Started: Jun 29, 2018 4:40:51 PM MDT
Auction Ends: Jul 6, 2018 2:30:00 PM MDT

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Seller
City of Chicago [View seller’s auctions]
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Dept. of Procurement Services – Salvage Operations  [Map It]
10101 S. Stony Island Avenue
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312-745-4140
Chicago, IL  60617
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Description

Year:  1982
Make:  SEAGRAVE
Model:  FIRE TRUCK
Mileage:  29,893 (HRS. 723)
VIN:  1F9HZ38S3CCST2016
Running Condition:  UNKNOWN
Engine:  DIESEL
Transmission:  AUTOMATIC
 
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Condition:  POOR
 

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