Announcements

20TH ANNUAL FIRE EXPLORER COMPETITION

May 3, 2020 at CS Fire Academy from 8:00 am – 4:00 pmhttps://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/departments/fire-rescue-department/fire-explorers

Crackup Cancer Comedy Benefit- April 25, 2020

2019 FCABC HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AND AWARDS

Annual Award Ceremony Firefighter of the Year Award: • Firefighter Yvonne Feijoo Hallandale Fire Rescue • Firefighter Gregory Mulford Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Fire Officer of the Year: • Captain William Duesler Tamarac Fire Rescue President Awards: • Lieutenant Frank Nobile North Lauderdale Fire Rescue • Lieutenant Humberto Fernandez Hollywood Fire Rescue FCABC President Recognition …

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FIRE CHIEF OF THE YEAR

Davie, Fla., – Davie Fire Rescue Chief Julie Downey recently received the 2019 Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs Career Fire Chief of the Year award. Chief Downey was presented with the award at the SE Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference on Thursday, July 18, 2019, In Tennessee.

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Fire Rescue Articles

PG&E Suit Challenging Fire District Ordinance Dismissed

A lawsuit filed by Pacific Gas and Electric against the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District challenging the validity of fire safety ordinances has been dismissed. PG&E, who was forced into bankruptcy over liabilities associated with wildfires caused with its electrical wires, objected to Ordinance 35 as being beyond the authority of the district to enact.

FDNY formally forbids use of hoses against unruly crowds

The department reportedly issued the order to its members amidst ongoing demonstrations in New York City

Are millennials really the problem – or lack of mentorship?

5 ways to mentor rookies of all ages and teach them the love of the job

El Paso first responders honor victims 1 year after Walmart active shooter

Members of the El Paso Fire Department reflected on their response to the shooting that killed 23 people

Fire-Rescue Jobs

Resident Firefighter - Skagit County Fire District #6

Resident Firefighters are individuals who are selected to take residency within Skagit County Fire Protection District No. 6 Bay Ridge Station. The Resident Firefighter will be provided living accommodations and basic utilities at no cost and will be expected to fill on duty station shifts in return. Residents are currently required to fill shifts of 24 hours on and 96 hours off on a rotating basi...