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‘Every minute counts:’ Chatham EMS discusses importance of learning CPR & AED

2 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell |Megan Campbell

VIDEO: It’s national CPR and AED awareness week! Since 2007, health organizations like the American Heart Association have used the first week of June to spotlight how lives can be saved if more people know CPR and how to use an AED. When a person’s breathing or heart stops, CPR can save their life but only if it’s given quick enough.
Retiring Montgomery fire chief reflects on 40 years of service

2 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

VIDEO: Montgomery’s longtime fire chief, known for leading one the county’s highest performing departments, is calling it a career. Chief Miford Jordan announced this week that he is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. WSFA 12 News Anchor Sally Pitts spoke one on one with the chief about his career with the department and what’s next. “July 16 will be 40 years and July 31st, we’ll start a new chapter with what God has purposed for us,” Jordan said.
Lindale Fire Department names new fire chief

3 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

The Lindale Fire Department announced the swearing in of a new fire chief Monday. Newly sworn in Chief Jeremy Larue replaces previous Chief Joe Yeakley, who was named chief after recovering from 3rd degree burns acquired during a roof collapse. “We extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Joe Yeakley for his years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the Lindale community.
Tarrytown Lighthouse fire suspects caught on surveillance video, police say

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Stephanie Watson

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Damage is now expected to top $100,000 after vandals set a fire inside a historic Westchester County lighthouse Friday night into Saturday, authorities said. One year ago, the 1883 Tarrytown Lighthouse had just completed a $3 million renovation as the beloved landmark got extensive repairs, but now the boarded-up windows outside hint at the extensive damage inside. Surveillance video leads police to believe at least four vandals got inside.
Canandaigua Fire Department responds to 2,460 calls in 2024

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Stephanie Watson

The Canandaigua Fire Department released its 2024 year-end report, revealing a total of 2,460 calls for service—underscoring the department’s essential role in emergency response across the city and surrounding areas. Of those calls, 1,153 were for EMS-only incidents, 69 involved fires, and 117 were related to motor vehicle accidents. The department also responded to 531 calls within the Town of Canandaigua Fire District and provided mutual aid to neighboring agencies 58 times.
Firefighters respond to sailboat fire in Middlefield

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Stephanie Watson

A sailboat caught fire in Middlefield on Monday night. The Middlefield and Durham volunteer fire companies responded to an area on the town line for the reported boat fire. They said the vessel was on fire on dry land. While firefighters did not specifically say how the fire started, they warned residents that it was illegal to burn materials in order to dispose of them. WFSB-TV CBS 3 Hartford
Officials break ground on new fire station in Goose Creek

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

VIDEO: Goose Creek officials broke ground on Monday morning on a new fire station in the Carnes Crossroads area. Officials say that departments in the area see a 15% increase in calls every year, and this new fire station would help meet response times, even allowing crews to get to most areas served in under three minutes.
What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk zones, increasing funding for rural volunteer fire departments, and creating a statewide inventory of firefighting equipment that is accessible to all fire departments in Texas. The legislative package was inspired by the state’s largest wildfire in history.
City of South Fulton announces new location for Fire Station 7

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

The City of South Fulton announced they had secured a new location for Fire Station 7. Currently, the station is on 5965 Buffington Road. The City Council is moving forward with plans to move it to the 6000 block of Old National Highway.
Graham Fire Department adopts permanent '48/96' shift schedule

4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

Firefighters in Graham are officially moving to a new, and now permanent, work schedule. The Graham Fire Department has adopted the “48/96” shift model, which has firefighters on duty for two days, followed by four days off. Fire Chief Tommy Cole’s request to make the change permanent was approved by the city manager on Tuesday. According to the fire department, the decision follows a successful five-month trial period.