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FireRescue1 Member News March 10, 2008 Volume 235 |
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| Dallas firefighters frustrated with automated dispatch system | Blaze destroys historic Calif. IBM lab
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 Dallas emergency workers say they're facing a new menace: their computers. Many believe public safety is at risk because of a sophisticated new emergency dispatch system. "If someone hasn't died yet, then they will," said Jim Crump, a 24-year Dallas Fire-Rescue veteran. "It's a roulette wheel spinning." The dispatch problems have caused no known deaths or serious injuries. But the nearly $6 million system that went online in August may be causing numerous difficulties ... Full Story Related Article:  Dallas emergency workers struggle with new dispatch system
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| By Jim Upchurch, FireRescue1 columnist | ||
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A significantly large number of us "baby boomers" will migrate into the geriatric scene in the near future (Canada calls us "Boomies" and Britain simply "The Bulge"). We will bring with us an increased incidence of disease and injury that will raise demands on the nation's health care system — this includes EMS.
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N.J. firefighter collapses, dies in house fire
Name: Raymond BarrettDate: March 10 City: Apshawa, N.J. Cause: Firefighter Barrett could not be revived after he collapsed in a burning house.
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Two N.C. firefighters killed in massive lumber yard blaze
Names: Justin Monroe and Victor Isler Date: March 7 City: Salisbury, N.C. Cause: Firefighters Monroe and Isler were fatally injured in a warehouse fire that destroyed a lumber mill.
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Pa. volunteer dies in house fire sparked by electric lines
Name: Nicholas Picozzi Date: March 6 City: Linwood, Pa. Cause: Firefighter Picozzi was fatally injured in a basement fire.
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Quebec firefighter dies trapped in burning home
Name: Mathieu ÉmondDate: March 4 City: Varennes, Canada Cause: Volunteer firefighter Émond died after becoming trapped in a house fire.
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Press Release: Perfection Uniforms Wins 4th Annual Univator Award [Perfection Uniforms] N.C. department recalls response to fatal blaze [Salisbury, N.C.] Slain Fla. firefighter had 'God-given gift of compassion' [West Palm Beach, Fla.] Related Article: Firefighter killed in Fla. Wendy's shooting went back for toy
Boston firefighter busted on drug rap [Boston] Related Article: Panel recommends random drug, alcohol testing for Boston firefighters4 die in Pa. row house fire [Bethlehem, Pa.]
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February 24 - March 2 Measure Twice, Cut Once N.Y. volunteers suspended for crashing party in fire truck Fla. firefighters recall response to Wendy's shooting Fire captain arrested for apparatus placement awarded $17,500 in Mo. Firefighter killed in Fla. Wendy's shooting went back for toy Visit the Most Popular Fire Articles section to see what the FireRescue1 community is reading. |
Press Release: EFJ, Inc. Expands Subscriber Accessories Portfolio for P25 Radios [EFJohnson] Mother, son Pa. volunteer duo charged with arson [New Salem, Pa.] Calif. mall evacuated in CO scare [Eureka, Calif.] Ala. firefighter violated city policy by calling mayor [Opelika, Ala.] Fire engine in Calif. runs on solar power [San Rafael, Calif.] |
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