2 Alarm Fire - 1210 Indiana Ave - Anderson, Indiana

The Herald Bulletin - None hurt in rental house fire: "The Anderson Fire Department was summoned to a residence at 1210 Indiana Ave. around 9:30 a.m. It took about three hours for Anderson firefighters to clear the fire"

Chronicles of EMS

Chronicles of EMS: "Twitter hashtag #CoEMS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Zoll Medical has stepped up to be our official sponsor of the “Chronicles of EMS” Pilot Episode US Stateside. They have graciously come forward in the early stages of this project to allow us to focus on what we do best… Produce great videos/films. Thank you from the entire #CoEMS Team and the followers as we all want to see our industry represented positively on film. We are still seeking $10,000 for us to take our film crew over to the UK to film the other leg of this journey. We are on a time crunch as Justin Schorr leaves next wednesday for England, so interested in being a part of this production? Contact Carissa O’Brien (978-875-2020) or Thaddeus Setla (510-859-FILM)today for more information."

Fire department gives up user fee money

The Herald Bulletin - Fire department gives up user fee money: "ANDERSON, Ind. — The Anderson Fire Department will give up part of its ambulance user fee collections, set aside to maintain equipment and fire stations, to help pay for its salaries in the midst of a city budget crisis"

Should these 17 firefighters attend and pass paramedic school to help the EMS fund? This fund did help keep their jobs!

FTM-PTB

Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics

All of the resources for the Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics class for practical skills examinations and class scenarios are being placed on the IDHS website.

Included on the website will be;

These resources will replace the files currently located on the site and should be available by November 20, 2009. All the scenarios and documents will be available for download. The Indiana Firefighter Training System will be developing more scenarios for use by instructors for this course.

The scenarios can also be used during in house strategy and tactics training.

An email will be sent out once the resources have been loaded on the website and can be located at http://www.in.gov/dhs/3152.htm

Any instructors needing assistance for the Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics class should contact David Probo at 317-508-9165 or via email at dprobo@dhs.in.gov

OSHA EMS Response to Hazmat Incidents

OSHA releases Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during
Treatment andTransport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases

From the Executive Summary:

In 2005, OSHA published the Best Practices for Hospital-Based First
Receivers guide that provided guidance for those healthcare facilities
that receive and treat victims of hazardous substance releases. At the
request of stakeholders that participated in the development of that
guide,OSHA has developed a similar guide for emergency medical service
(EMS)responders who provide medical assistance during an incident
involving a hazardous substance release. This guide is intended for
employers of EMS responders and discusses the measures these employers
need to take to protect their EMS responders from becoming additional
victims while on the front lineof medical response.

The document can be downloaded at:

http://osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3370-protecting-EMS-respondersSM.pdf

Compressed Gases and Transportation Emergencies Workshops

November 19th, 2009 the Indiana Propane Gas Association and Indiana Alliance of Hazardous Materials Responders will present a total of 6 “Compressed Gases and Transportation Emergencies Workshops” at various locations across the state. There is no requirement for pre-registration and all members and guests are welcome to attend these workshops at no costs to themselves. Please see the attached flyer for additional information in regard to these workshops and please spread the word.

Dates and Locations:

November 19, 2009 – 8:30 to 4:30 PM

South Bend Fire Department

1222 S. Michigan Street

South Bend, IN 46601

December 5, 2009 – 8:30 to 4:30

Noblesville Fire Department (New Location)

15210 Olio Road

Noblesville, IN 46060

December 12, 2009 – 8:30 to 4:30

10042 South County Rd. 0

Clayton, IN 46118

December 14, 15, 16, 2009 – Three in a row 8:30 to 4:30

Hamilton Co. Government Center (Carmel Fire Dept.)

10701 N. College

Indianapolis, IN 46280

Please note, students will not need and should not bring personal protective equipment to this class…

Dave Wolfe - Senior Partner

Safe Transportation Training Specialists, LLC

160 West Carmel Drive, Suite 285

Carmel, IN 46032

Toll Free - (877) 330-7887

Local - (317) 819-0102

Fax - (317) 819-0169

email: dbwolfe@safetransportation.com

web: www.safetransportation.com