Hoarding conditions and Vacant Properties
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CBP honors Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales - IACP’s 2019 Officer of the Year
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15-Jan-2020 via CPB.gov…Continue
Tags: synagogue, off-duty, shooter, border patrol, agent
Protecting America’s Schools: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Targeted School Violence
Started by Janet Liebsch in Community Safety and Crime Awareness. Last reply by Officer Derek Tomlinson Nov 23, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
7-Nov-2019 - The U.S. Secret Service released a new report on targeted school violence in the United States. The study,…Continue
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Wisconsin fire department uses new tech to help keep people safe
VIDEO: The Plover Fire Department recently started using navigation compass devices in their masks.
It not only helps crews combat structure fires but it also helps them save lives.
"We've had two actual structure fires within the last week," said… See More
Viral video challenge prompts warning from Massachusetts fire marshal
VIDEO: The state fire marshal on Tuesday put all Massachusetts fire chiefs on alert that his office has already received reports of two instances in which teens trying to recreate a viral video have caused electrical system damage or fire.
Fire… See More
New Mexico firefighters demand pay to meet the new state minimum wage requirement
VIDEO: A statewide minimum wage increase that went into effect this year never came for Raton firefighters after city officials said they were unaware that the new law overruled the contract they had with the firefighters union. Now state unions are… See More
Firefighter badly burned in 2015 Twisp River fire in Washington reaches $5 million settlement with 2 utilities
A wildland firefighter badly burned in the 2015 Twisp River blaze has reached a $5 million settlement with two utility companies that he had sued for allegedly failing to keep branches away from a power line that state officials concluded caused… See More
Volunteer firefighter contracts terminated in Texas county, no known plan in place to serve communities
The county’s Emergency Services Department Board unanimously motioned to end its contracts with volunteer fire departments that protect a large chunk of El Paso County Tuesday night, leaving many firefighters worried for their futures.
Six El Paso… See More
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It's been awhile since I gave a blog on driving habits. Well its Winter time and driving takes another complete way of driving as we all know. Right now as I type this blog I am looking out my back window and there is no snow in my backyard (WNY)…
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Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town,
the fire siren echoed blaring its sound.
The firefighters came running from far and from near,
and raced to the trucks quickly donning their gear.
And I in my bunkers my…
Merry Christmas All
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“Leading Change: Developing Women Leaders”
January 21, 2020 to January 24, 2020 – Palm Beach County, Florida
Organized by National Sheriff's Association with Co-sponsors | Type: personal, development, for, women
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January 27
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FEMA L0449 ICS Train the Trainer Course
January 27, 2020 from 9am to 5pm – Myrtle Beach Police Department
We will be conducting the FEMA L0449 ICS 300/400 Train the Trainer Course at the Myrtle Beach Police Department Jan 27-31, 2020. Email joyce@jaxmatt.com for registration. Corporate scholarships avail…
Organized by Jaxon Mattison Consulting, LLC | Type: training
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February 5
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Basic Sign Language for First Responders
February 5, 2020 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm – Allegheny County Fire Academy
Basic American Sign Language and Gestures for Emergency Responders6 Hours Prerequisites: None Western PA School for the Deaf Fee*: $20.00This 6-hour class is designed to provide the Emergency Respond…
Organized by Allegheny County Fire Academy | Type: class
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February 8
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Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
February 8, 2020 at 9pm to May 15, 2020 at 12pm – Bay Ridge Rescue Squad
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) is the gold standard of education for emergency medical assessment and treatment. Endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians, AMLS emphasizes the use…
Organized by Bay Ridge Rescue Squad | Type: training
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