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Sat. Sep 11th 2010 8:00am Wise Fire Dept. Host Regional Fire School |
Mon. Sep 20th 2010 7:00pm DCFA Meeting |
Every Tue. 6:00pm American Legion Post 227 Hosts BINGO |
Every 1st Mon. 7:00pm Business Meeting |
Every 3rd Mon. 7:00pm Training Meeting |
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Sun. Jul 18th 2010 Hot Summer Night a Great Success  On Sunday July 18th,
Clintwood Fire Department
held the first "Hot
Summer Night" Cruise
in. While
weath...Read more » |
Tue. Jun 29th 2010 Initial Response to Water Rescue Course a Success  On Saturday June 26th and
Sunday June 27th, Fire
Departments from
Clintwood, Haysi,
Clinchco and Goochland
County participate...Read more » |
Sun. Apr 11th 2010 Clintwood Fire Department Awarded AFG Grant  The U.S. Department of
Homeland Security,
through its Assistance to
Firefighters Grant
Program, is providing a
federal gran...Read more » |
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Tips Print this page Provided By Fire Rescue 1Maintain a good reputation Too often as new employees, we don't really know what kind of reputation we have, and often firefighters try to change their reputation too late in the game. Strong at heart Heart attacks are the number one cause of on-duty firefighter deaths. Heart disease affects 80 million Americans, and the emergency services are not immune. In fact, the stress put on the heart and body by emergency response activities creates an increased risk of heart attack... Strength for life Practicing good fitness and nutrition are key factors in achieving a healthy heart, body, and mind... Stand strong against cancer Firefighters and emergency responders may face increased risk of cancer due to environmental and behavior factors... Proper PPE use protects firefighter health There are obvious safety reasons for wearing full PPE correctly every time, but there are also important health reasons Head strong: The importance of mental wellbeing It is important to realize the impact that fighting fires and responding to emergencies has on the mental wellbeing of emergency personnel... Use all your resources Most candidates have many resources they can utilize for career guidance and advice. The problem is that many people are afraid to turn to those resources for help. In my opinion the number one mistake that candidates make is not seeking help and advice from others. There is no reason to not utilize all the resources at your disposable. Friends, family members, friends of friends and your local firefighters ... Comms considerations at major incidents By the USFA/IAFF As incidents grow, interoperability should be planned for in the command structure. When developing interoperable command structures, many interoperability tools may be employed. Technical staff plays a pivotal role in providing these technology tools to meet the operational requirements. The technical staff must be familiar with the operational objectives and command structure to supply ... Keep filing those applications One thing candidates can do while waiting for their next exam is file applications with departments that accept them on a continuous basis. Tips for treating lower back pain Low back pain is a very common ailment. Two thirds of people develop LBP at some point in their lives. It is usually temporary, but in about five percent of patients, the pain becomes chronic. |
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Sat. Sep 4th 2010 Vehicle Crashes Into House on Fairground Holw Saturday night at 7:19 pm, Clintwood Fire Department was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident involving a house on Fairgrou... Read more » |
Fri. Sep 3rd 2010 Motorcycle Crash on Osborne Gap Rd. Friday evening at 4:24 pm, Clintwood Fire Dept. was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident involving a motorcycle on Osborne ... Read more » |
Sat. Aug 28th 2010 MVA with Injury on DC Caney Ridge Rd.  Saturday night at 10:37
pm, Clintwood Fire Dept.
was dispatched to a Motor
Vehicle Accident with
Injury on DC Caney Ridge
Roa...Read more » |
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