Fatal EMS Crash, Soldier LODD, FF Shot, FLA Rpt, FEMA, $$$$ (The Secret List)

Hey,

A patient who was being taken by ambulance to Citizen’s Memorial Hospital in Bolivar (MO) died today when the ambulance collided with a dump truck that crossed the centerline on Highway 32 about a mile east of Fair Play. The crash happened around 1320 hours. 3 EMT’s from the Cox Health Ambulance and the truck driver, were airlifted to a Springfield hospital by 4 air ambulances.

The crash happened when some number of westbound vehicles on Mo. 32 slowed as the eastbound ambulance approached them. The westbound dump truck skidded and fishtailed out of control behind the other westbound vehicles and then collided with the ambulance. The truck came to rest facing east. We’ll update you on the EMT’s conditions.

NC FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY

We regret to advise you that Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dodds Dudley, 29, of Tega Cay, S.C., died in the Line of Duty on July 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Air Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C. Staff Sgt Dudley was also a Firefighter with the Haws Run Volunteer Fire Department in Jacksonville, NC where he was stationed. As always our sincere condolences to all affacted as we remember all who are serving in the military.

REPORT: 2 RECENT FLORIDA FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATHS

The 2 Florida Firefighters who died while operating at that fire in northeast Florida were blinded by excessive smoke and that the poor visibility hindered their ability to escape.

The report also notes that interference on radio communication channels created some confusion as other firefighters fought unsuccessfully to somehow save their comrades who died in the June 20 wildfire in Hamilton County. Firefighters Josh Burch of Lake City and Brett Fulton of White Springs were killed in the Line of Duty.

The report included several recommendations designed to avoid a similar incidents including:

-Evaluate strategy and tactics used as fire danger increases.

-Provide refresher training to firefighters on principles of LCES (lookouts, communications, escape routes and safety zones) and situational awareness.

-Review radio frequencies and ensure proper channel and procedures are known and understood.

-Evaluate benefits of Asset Tracker System and consider installation on all equipment.

-Evaluate work/rest ratio to ensure proper rest of fire personnel.

-Evaluate how fire shelters should be carried and stored on equipment.

-Pursue avenues for increased availability of aviation resources.

INCIDENT FACTS:

-Excessive smoke caused by the fire hindered visibility of crewmen operating tractors on the ground and the pilot monitoring the fire conditions from a fixed-wing aircraft.

-Difficult terrain and limited visibility due to smoke hindered the ability of firefighters to escape dangerous conditions.

-Traffic and interference on radio communication channels caused some confusion during the incident, though significant effort was made to resolve this issue.

-Fire shelters were not used by the two firefighters who were killed.

HERE IS THE REPORT: http://tinyurl.com/3fbgg8c

SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER STRUCK BY A BULLET – CLOSE CALL

An Anderson County FF with the Centerville FD, was hurt today when a bullet hit his foot while operating at a house fire. Heat from the fire caused a bullet to go off and hit the FF in the foot. The firefighter was bruised by the bullet and was taken to a hospital to be examined.

We never know what’s in there-no matter what’s on fire.

FEMA…..Re-Writing The "Disaster Response" Playbook:

In a major shift at FEMA, they are reportedly looking beyond the information provided by professional first responders during an emergency, instead creating a two-way dialogue with the public, media and private sector to help provide quicker disaster assessments.

HERE is the article: http://tinyurl.com/63znszh

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Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 7-8-11 / 2100 Hours

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