tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57492057756610236592024-03-14T01:09:57.623-07:00Public Safety StoresKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03571956736976796812noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-55284837655839451172013-08-19T11:51:00.002-07:002013-08-19T11:52:21.965-07:00Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYo1xUzfrJo/UhJnkO_VNGI/AAAAAAAABXs/B2ZiXIPLx4k/s1600/Beaver+Creek+Fire+1+-+Great+Basin+Incident+Management+Team.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYo1xUzfrJo/UhJnkO_VNGI/AAAAAAAABXs/B2ZiXIPLx4k/s320/Beaver+Creek+Fire+1+-+Great+Basin+Incident+Management+Team.jpg" title="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Great Basin Incident Mgmt Team</span></td></tr>
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It started back on August 7th. It is now raging into its 12th day.<br />
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The <b>Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho</b> has burned over 100,000 acres (nearly 160 square miles).<br />
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Over 2,000 home have been evacuated.<br />
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More than 1,100 <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/fire-wildland-fire-fighting.html" target="_blank">firefighters</a> are battling this blaze.<br />
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Local tourist towns are currently threatened, including Sun Valley and Ketchum.<br />
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But the fire is only 10% contained.<br />
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Beth Lund is Incident Commander with the US Forest Service, and she has nonetheless expressed some optimism that the crew may begin to make meaningful progress in fighting this fire.<br />
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It reminds us that we are well into <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/wildfire-conditions-high-alert.html" target="_blank">Wildfire Season</a>. Wasn't long ago we were reporting on the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire-update.html" target="_blank">Black Forest Fire in Colorado</a> and the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/powerhouse-fire.html" target="_blank">Powerhouse Fire in California</a>.<br />
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Currently, the <a href="http://www.nifc.gov/" target="_blank">NIFC</a> says 47 active (and large) fires have burned over 800,000 acres.<br />
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Year-to-date, more than 31,000 fires have burned over 3.3 million acres.<br />
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To those on the front-lines, your work is greatly appreciated. <b>Be safe as you fight on!!</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-47fI5KyaBJE/UhJnkvAbm0I/AAAAAAAABYA/KDje0e0S0eU/s1600/Beaver+Creek+Fire+4+-+KIVITV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-47fI5KyaBJE/UhJnkvAbm0I/AAAAAAAABYA/KDje0e0S0eU/s320/Beaver+Creek+Fire+4+-+KIVITV.jpg" title="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: KIVITV</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smBOj9iACNI/UhJnkMNHb0I/AAAAAAAABX8/pBd19oPbePs/s1600/Beaver+Creek+Fire+2+-+Darin+Oswald%253AIdaho+Statesman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smBOj9iACNI/UhJnkMNHb0I/AAAAAAAABX8/pBd19oPbePs/s320/Beaver+Creek+Fire+2+-+Darin+Oswald%253AIdaho+Statesman.jpg" title="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dHJLv_6u8_A/UhJnj9tVrrI/AAAAAAAABXw/hgo5yExUnZg/s1600/Beaver+Creek+Fire+3+-+Ashley+Smith%253ATimes-News.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" border="0" height="182" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dHJLv_6u8_A/UhJnj9tVrrI/AAAAAAAABXw/hgo5yExUnZg/s320/Beaver+Creek+Fire+3+-+Ashley+Smith%253ATimes-News.jpg" title="Beaver Creek Fire in Idaho" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Ashley Smith/Times-News</span></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-40800031630451942552013-08-14T11:54:00.002-07:002013-08-14T11:58:23.961-07:00Fire Chiefs of the Year 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each year many <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/06/fire-chief-of-year.html" target="_blank">Fire Chiefs</a> (career and volunteer) are nominated to be <a href="http://firechief.com/leadership/mirowski-johnson-named-fire-chiefs-2013-chiefs-year?NL=FC-06&Issue=FC-06_20130814_FC-06_409&YM_RID=cmccarty@thepeoplefund.net&YM_MID=1416484&sfvc4enews=42" target="_blank">CHIEF OF THE YEAR</a>. The winners are then announced at the <a href="http://www.iafc.org/micrositeFRIconf/" target="_blank">Fire-Rescue International conference</a>.<br />
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This year there were 12 career nominees and 5 volunteer nominees.<br />
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The 2013 winners have been announced! They are... (<a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanks-to-firefighters.html" target="_blank">career chief</a>) <b>RANDY MIROWSKI</b> and (<a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/hometown-heroes-on-call-firefighters.html" target="_blank">volunteer chief</a>) <b>FREDDY JOHNSON SR</b><br />
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<b>Congrats to all of you!! </b><br />
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Career nominees included:<br />
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<li>Joe Florentine -- Little Elm (TX) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Randall Groves -- Eugene (OR) Fire Dept</li>
<li>David Hall -- Springfield (MO) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Joanne Hayes-White -- San Francisco (CA) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Rhoda Mae Kerr -- Austin (TX) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Rich Marinucci -- Northville Township (MI) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Mark Melvin -- Fort Bragg (NC) Fire & Emergency Services</li>
<li><b>RANDY MIROWSKI -- Loveland (CO) Fire Rescue Authority</b></li>
<li>Wayne Senter -- South Kitsap (WA) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Floyd Shotwell -- Bruce-Romeo (MI) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Paul Syx -- Bessemer (AL) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Adam Thiel -- Alexandria (VA) Fire Dept</li>
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Volunteer nominees included:</div>
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<li>Charles Addington II -- Wolfforth (TX) Fire & EMS</li>
<li>Greg Ball -- Oktibbeha County (MS) Fire/Rescue Dept</li>
<li><b>FREDDY JOHNSON SR -- Stoney Point, Parkton (NC) Volunteer Fire Dept</b></li>
<li>Thomas Renz -- Barnes (WI) Fire Dept</li>
<li>Chad Sonnier -- Scott (LA) Fire Dept</li>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-50286717688912135862013-08-09T10:13:00.000-07:002013-08-09T10:14:14.613-07:00Smokey the Bear<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All Photos Credit: US Forest Service</td></tr>
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<b>Smokey the Bear</b> celebrates his 69th birthday today (Aug 8, 2013)!!<br />
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Born in 1944, <a href="http://www.smokeybear.com/" target="_blank">Smokey the Bear</a> is the longest running <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PublicSafetyStores/posts/568431316536288" target="_blank">PSA</a> campaign in US history!<br />
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The first campaign catch-phrase was <b>"Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 of out 10 <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire-update.html" target="_blank">Forest Fires</a>."</b><br />
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In 1947 this changed to <b>"Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire.html" target="_blank">Forest Fires</a>."</b><br />
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In 2001 this shifted to <b>"Only YOU Can Prevent <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/powerhouse-fire.html" target="_blank">Forest Fires</a>."</b><br />
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Here's a look at <b>Smokey the Bear</b> through the years...<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bi5MeWR2Sok/UgUgVPDxBNI/AAAAAAAABVo/l1e1l0Krd_U/s1600/Smokey+the+Bear+1944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Smokey the Bear" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bi5MeWR2Sok/UgUgVPDxBNI/AAAAAAAABVo/l1e1l0Krd_U/s320/Smokey+the+Bear+1944.jpg" title="Smokey the Bear" width="244" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJeGa5b4VeE/UgUgUblijCI/AAAAAAAABVc/pjMelGIMH24/s1600/Smokey+the+Bear+1948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Smokey the Bear" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJeGa5b4VeE/UgUgUblijCI/AAAAAAAABVc/pjMelGIMH24/s320/Smokey+the+Bear+1948.jpg" title="Smokey the Bear" width="221" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQBFbwr6fxo/UgUgURmZaxI/AAAAAAAABVg/QMxWLQDFkg4/s1600/Smokey+the+Bear+1950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Smokey the Bear" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQBFbwr6fxo/UgUgURmZaxI/AAAAAAAABVg/QMxWLQDFkg4/s320/Smokey+the+Bear+1950.jpg" title="Smokey the Bear" width="234" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yfuw0qFrGRc/UgUgU2fOTEI/AAAAAAAABWA/L1YYbhmNVK8/s1600/Smokey+the+Bear+1953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Smokey the Bear" border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yfuw0qFrGRc/UgUgU2fOTEI/AAAAAAAABWA/L1YYbhmNVK8/s320/Smokey+the+Bear+1953.jpg" title="Smokey the Bear" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-neVm84DKR6w/UgUgVAaHNgI/AAAAAAAABVs/SOFYZ3JUJSY/s1600/Smokey+the+Bear+1954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Smokey the Bear" border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-neVm84DKR6w/UgUgVAaHNgI/AAAAAAAABVs/SOFYZ3JUJSY/s320/Smokey+the+Bear+1954.jpg" title="Smokey the Bear" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FNjizTwxuc/UgUgVhIMRmI/AAAAAAAABV8/Tqlto7Kode0/s1600/Smokey+the+Bear+1964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Smokey the Bear" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FNjizTwxuc/UgUgVhIMRmI/AAAAAAAABV8/Tqlto7Kode0/s320/Smokey+the+Bear+1964.jpg" title="Smokey the Bear" width="224" /></a></td></tr>
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-9203332153106059172013-08-06T15:19:00.002-07:002013-08-06T15:19:24.322-07:00World Police and Fire Games 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Going on now...<br />
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The 2nd largest sporting event in the world (behind <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/public-safety-professionals-who-were.html" target="_blank">the Olympics</a>).<br />
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The <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/police-fire-games-national-and-worldwide.html" target="_blank">World Police and Fire Games 2013</a> has drawn:<br />
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<li>25,000 visitors</li>
<li>10,000 competitors</li>
<li>in 57 sports</li>
<li>from 70 countries</li>
<li>to Belfast, Northern Ireland</li>
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Its a great way for <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/law-enforcement.html" target="_blank">Police Officers</a> and <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/fire-store.html" target="_blank">Firefighters</a> to (1) promote good health (2) <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/05/most-stressful-jobs-are-in-public.html" target="_blank">reduce stress</a> and (3) expand <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/army-sergeant-shoots-to-olympic-gold.html" target="_blank">competitive skills and abilities</a>.</div>
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Next up... <a href="http://fairfax2015.com/" target="_blank">World Police and Fire Games 2015</a>... in Fairfax County, Virginia.</div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-45149314257816601722013-08-02T16:36:00.000-07:002013-08-02T16:36:40.901-07:00The Star Spangled Banner<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="280" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TaBTfz34-2A/Ufw1DB7-wGI/AAAAAAAABTQ/x35Hs1xcV2k/s320/0+Star+Spangled+Banner+Francis+Scott+Key+-+Mort+Kunstler.jpeg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<b>The Star Spangled Banner</b> is now the national anthem of the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/public-safety-professionals-who-were.html" target="_blank">USA</a>. But do you know its story?</div>
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In 1812 the United States went to war with Great Britain. In 1814 the British took Washington DC, then moved north to Baltimore. They came upon Fort McHenry where 1,000 <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/american-history-tom-clark.html" target="_blank">US soldiers</a> guarded the harbor.<br />
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Meanwhile, the British were holding Dr William Beanes - an elderly American physician - as a prisoner on one of their ships. But the doctor had a young American lawyer friend who came to the ship to discuss his release. That was Francis Scott Key.<br />
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The British captain was willing to negotiate the doctor's release, but not until the next morning.<br />
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That night, aboard a British ship in the Baltimore Harbor, the words of <b>The Star Spangled Banner</b> were penned. Dr Beanes and Mr Key witnessed a <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanks-to-military-members.html" target="_blank">perilous fight</a> while they watched an American flag disappear into the night. They saw the red glare of rockets and the bursting of bombs. Finally, they awoke to the morning light, looking to see if the American flag was still flying high.<br />
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The 1st stanza of our national anthem asks their question.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?</span></div>
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You may not have heard this... but the 2nd stanza answers their question.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">On the shore, dimly seen thro' the mist of the deep,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">As it fitfully flows, half conceals, half discloses?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">'Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh! long may it wave,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">We</a> hope you enjoy these memorable images from the 1st stanza...<br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn's early light</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnrmLVwNirY/Ufw1Dv2JpZI/AAAAAAAABTg/DIcmngmWwCY/s320/1+Oh+say+can+you+see+by+the+dawn%2527s+early+light+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="257" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">What so proudly we hailed</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YHOtdtu6B-I/Ufw1GKSG-lI/AAAAAAAABT8/T3two_5U5Es/s320/2+What+so+proudly+we+hailed+-+Michael+Draper.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Credit: Michael Draper</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">At the twilight's last gleaming</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ejoJkTbygc/Ufw1Fbmn43I/AAAAAAAABT0/hHHhIynYqEk/s320/3+At+the+twilight%2527s+last+gleaming+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Credit: Unkown</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Whose broad stripes and bright stars</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="219" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PprICKYfkuI/Ufw1F-pSr_I/AAAAAAAABUI/wRq6ZbSY1TQ/s320/4+Whose+broad+stripes+and+bright+stars+-+Smithsonian.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Credit: Smithsonian</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Through the perilous fight</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="217" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SE6NM_pMam0/Ufw1GdU0r9I/AAAAAAAABUE/M_ruMWaXmGU/s320/5+Thru+the+perilous+fight+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="284" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bVIVP3Wi0gw/Ufw1HRKDBzI/AAAAAAAABUc/dXWW4qvy0bw/s320/6+O%2527er+the+ramparts+we+watched+were+so+gallantly+streaming-+National+Park+Service.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Credit: National Park Service</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">And the rocket's red glare</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IWKXkJNxX3A/Ufw1HKzoYjI/AAAAAAAABUU/hNZktTmwIDM/s320/7+And+the+rockets+red+glare+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">The bombs bursting in air</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z9I75wG0lyE/Ufw1HwXayzI/AAAAAAAABUg/2tyAuP4O-YY/s320/8+The+bombs+bursting+in+air+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nmBmB4rLSw/Ufw1I4ZrXjI/AAAAAAAABUo/xDXAKQwWlJE/s320/9+Gave+proof+through+the+night+that+our+flag+was+still+there+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="195" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-acXDFkwejTo/Ufw1C133OeI/AAAAAAAABTI/ZQjQaRjnU_E/s320/10+Oh+say+does+that+star+spangled+banner+yet+wave+-+Unknown.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Credit: Uknown</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">O'er the land of the free</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h3KFQYhXQqE/Ufw1D4vdBiI/AAAAAAAABTc/4Pzy5itnlnw/s320/11+O%2527er+the+land+of+the+free+-+Library+of+Congress.jpg" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="258" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Credit: Library of Congress</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">And the home of the brave</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Star Spangled Banner" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HoghHOcXGhU/Ufw1FlsaZeI/AAAAAAAABTw/miuHxHuzPRU/s320/12+And+the+home+of+the+brave+-+Unknown.png" title="Star Spangled Banner" width="241" /></a></span></td></tr>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-84642801072646320512013-07-31T11:13:00.001-07:002013-07-31T11:24:06.413-07:00Old Fire Apparatus Photos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A retired firefighter kindly shared with <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">us</a> his photos of Old Fire Apparatus... thanks <a href="https://plus.google.com/103158286985516251672/posts/LGdEA6UeyJH" target="_blank">Rick Decorie</a>!<br />
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Now we want to see your photos of <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/01/history-of-new-yorker-fire-helmet.html" target="_blank">Old Fire Apparatus and Equipment</a>!<br />
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<b>Post them to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PublicSafetyStores/posts/565808406798579" target="_blank">Facebook Page for Public Safety Stores!</a>!</b><br />
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Here are the rest of Rick's photos... enjoy!<br />
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-20400995573958867832013-07-31T10:36:00.000-07:002013-07-31T10:36:04.893-07:00California Firefighter Summer Olympics 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Early this year <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">we mentioned</a> the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/02/this-week-fire-and-police-winter.html" target="_blank">California Fire and Police Winter Olympics</a>.<br />
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Right now, as we speak, the <a href="http://www.firefighterolympics.org/" target="_blank">California Firefighters Summer Olympics</a> are happening in San Diego!<br />
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Of course, we have not mentioned many other competitions, like the <a href="http://www.texasfirefightersummergames.com/" target="_blank">Texas Firefighter Summer Games</a> and more.<br />
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If you want us to mention a <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/police-fire-games-national-and-worldwide.html" target="_blank">competition</a> you have competed in, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PublicSafetyStores" target="_blank">let us know through our Facebook Page!</a><br />
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If you're in San Diego now, be safe and enjoy yourself!<br />
<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-60560990123382964492013-07-01T14:42:00.000-07:002013-07-01T14:44:08.504-07:00Gettysburg: 150 Years Later<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This year is the 150th Anniversary since the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg" target="_blank">Battle of Gettysburg</a>, which occurred over three days in July 1863.<br />
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The Union sent 93,000 soldiers. The Confederates sent 71,000 soldiers.<br />
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All told, 8,000 of these died. 27,000 were wounded. 11,000 were captured or missing.<br />
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It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. It was a distinct turning point in the war. And it became the setting for <a href="http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg.htm" target="_blank">President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address</a> in November 1863.<br />
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Today, Gettysburg is a town of about 7,000 people.<br />
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But this past weekend it attracted 250,000 visitors for its annual re-enactment of the Battle, and its commemoration of the 150th Anniversary.<br />
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Here's a music video remembering the brave <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanks-to-military-members.html" target="_blank">soldiers</a> who dramatically shaped <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/american-history-tom-clark.html" target="_blank">American History</a>...<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-45005138008852168272013-07-01T11:23:00.000-07:002013-07-01T11:29:41.374-07:00In Memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We have written about <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/wildfire-conditions-high-alert.html" target="_blank">big wildfires</a> this year - the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire-update.html" target="_blank">Black Forest Fire</a> and the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/powerhouse-fire.html" target="_blank">Powerhouse Fire</a>.<br />
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But last night (June 30, 2013) we all witnessed the worst news of all ... <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/more-elite-fire-crews-ariz-19-killed-140350966.html" target="_blank">19 Wildland Firefighters were killed battling a wildfire in Arizona</a>.<br />
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They were from the <a href="http://www.cityofprescott.net/services/fire/" target="_blank">Prescott Fire Department</a>, specifically the <a href="http://standwitharizona.com/blog/2013/06/30/who-they-were-the-granite-mountain-hotshots-19-brave-souls-who-perished-in-arizona-fire/" target="_blank">Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew</a>.<br />
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They were fighting the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarnell_Hill_fire" target="_blank">Yarnell Hill Fire</a>.<br />
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They were digging a fire line and building a safety zone with an escape route. But unfortunately, their safety zone and escape route were overtaken by the fire.<br />
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The outpouring of love and support for these brave firefighters and their families has been powerful.<br />
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Just 15 hours ago <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InMemoryOfPrescottFirefightersLost6302013" target="_blank">a Facebook page was established in their memory</a>. That page has over 200,000 'Likes' already. And that number is rapidly growing.<br />
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This is the <a href="http://nfpatoday.blog.nfpa.org/2013/07/19-firefighters-killed-in-arizona-wildfire-largest-loss-of-firefighters-since-911.html" target="_blank">largest loss of Firefighters since 9/11</a>.<br />
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This is the <a href="http://nfpatoday.blog.nfpa.org/2013/07/19-firefighters-killed-in-arizona-wildfire-largest-loss-of-firefighters-since-911.html" target="_blank">largest loss of Wildland Firefighters since 1933</a>. <br />
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Our hearts, thoughts and prayers sincerely go out to the families and friends of these courageous Hotshots.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-33439897126250282992013-06-28T14:34:00.001-07:002013-06-28T14:43:48.902-07:00Avoid Heat Stress this Summer<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hot <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/05/hurricane-season-might-be-big.html" target="_blank">summer days</a> are upon us! That means you may be exposed to <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/wildfire-conditions-high-alert.html" target="_blank">extreme heat</a>.<br />
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See these <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/#recworkers" target="_blank">tips from NIOSH</a> to help you (and your friends) avoid Heat Stress:<br />
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<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing such as cotton</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Avoid non-breathing synthetic clothing</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Gradually build up to heavy work. Schedule heavy work during the coolest parts of day</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Take more breaks in extreme heat and humidity. Take breaks in the shade or a cool area when possible</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/wildland-firefighter-hydration-system.html" target="_blank">Drink water frequently</a>. Drink enough water that you never become thirsty. Approximately 1 cup every 15-20 minutes</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Avoid alcohol, and drinks with large amounts of caffeine or sugar</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Be aware that <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/wildland-fire-gear.html" target="_blank">protective clothing</a> or <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/fire-wildland-fire-fighting.html" target="_blank">personal protective equipment</a> may increase the risk of heat stress</li>
<li style="margin: 0.7em 0px 0.7em 1.5em; padding: 0px;">Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers</li>
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And don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/wildland-firefighter-hydration-system.html" target="_blank"><b>Ergodyne Chill-Its</b></a> products!</div>
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Be safe! Stay cool! And pass this along to someone else...</div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-65052436600322327852013-06-27T12:10:00.000-07:002013-06-27T12:10:02.007-07:00SERVE Act of 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>SERVE Act of 2013</b> is a bill recently introduced to the US Congress<br />
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It is also known as the <a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr2476/text" target="_blank">Supporting Emergency Volunteer Efforts Act of 2013</a>.<br />
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If passed, this would allow <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/hometown-heroes-on-call-firefighters.html" target="_blank">Volunteer Firefighters</a> and <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/05/in-december-2011-national-ems.html" target="_blank">Emergency Responders</a> to claim a $1,000 federal income tax credit for personal purchases related to volunteer efforts.<br />
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These are expenditures such as training clothes, equipment and gas for your personal vehicle.<br />
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This would go a long way toward saying <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanks-to-firefighters.html" target="_blank">THANKS to current volunteers</a>. And it would help recruit new volunteers.<br />
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This bill has been endorsed by the <a href="http://www.nvfc.org/" target="_blank">National Volunteer Fire Council</a>.<br />
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We're with you - we hope it passes too!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-68008621296229476472013-06-26T15:36:00.000-07:002013-06-26T15:36:19.649-07:00Wildfire Conditions : HIGH ALERT<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire-update.html" target="_blank">Black Forest Fire in Colorado</a>, the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/powerhouse-fire.html" target="_blank">Powerhouse Fire in California</a> and many other wildfires this year, have combined to put Fire Officials in the Western US on HIGH ALERT Wildfire Season.<br />
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So they are letting the public know!<br />
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Fire Chiefs in Southern California announced <a href="http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/17/19009900-california-officials-warn-fire-season-could-be-worst-in-100-years" target="_blank">they expect this Wildfire Season could be the worst in 100 years</a>! They blame this extreme warning on rising temperatures, dry winds and drought conditions. In fact, they're preparing for 2,600 fires across 51,000 acres.<br />
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And perhaps the public is taking notice.<br />
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<a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/big-data-download/us-forest-fires-bad-getting-worse-analysis-160243958.html" target="_blank">Yahoo! says</a> in the 7 days ending 6/24/13 they saw the following:<br />
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<li>Searches for <b>"Southern California Wildfires"</b> were up +2,844%</li>
<li>Searches for <b>"Wildfires in Colorado" </b>were up +380%</li>
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<a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">We</a> hope for the best. But <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/01/most-stressful-jobs-of-2013.html" target="_blank">Firefighters</a> are wisely planning for the worst.</div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-43932387491480510932013-06-17T15:10:00.001-07:002013-06-17T15:10:41.294-07:00Black Forest Fire : UPDATE<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Last week <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">we reported</a> on the new worst wildfire in Colorado history - <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire.html" target="_blank">the Black Forest Fire</a> of 2013.<br />
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It surpasses the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/06/images-from-colorado-wildfires.html" target="_blank">Waldo Canyon Fire</a> of 2012.<br />
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As of June 17, 2013 here's an <b>update on the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/black-forest-fire.html" target="_blank">Black Forest Fire</a></b>...<br />
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<li>75% contained</li>
<li>14,280 acres burned (22 sq mi)</li>
<li>457 firefighters involved</li>
<li>483 homes destroyed</li>
<li>2 people dead</li>
<li>38,000 people evacuated from 13,000 homes across 147 sq miles</li>
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<b>Obviously the best news is that <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/powerhouse-fire.html" target="_blank">Wildland Firefighters</a> have brought this blaze to 75% containment.</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uzQqbBaU4Yg/Ub-FaAeQSWI/AAAAAAAABPE/C_DovvyhUEc/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+3+-+Helen+Richardson%253ADenver+Post.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uzQqbBaU4Yg/Ub-FaAeQSWI/AAAAAAAABPE/C_DovvyhUEc/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+3+-+Helen+Richardson%253ADenver+Post.jpeg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Hyoung Chang/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I0EG2_Ttu0g/Ub-FbfdJcyI/AAAAAAAABPY/c3nblKEIwOQ/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+7+-+John+Wark%253ADenver+Post.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I0EG2_Ttu0g/Ub-FbfdJcyI/AAAAAAAABPY/c3nblKEIwOQ/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+7+-+John+Wark%253ADenver+Post.jpeg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: John Wark/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Hyoung Chang/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: AAron Ontiveroz/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Rick Wilking/Reuters</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-82tThSgSZps/Ub-FW_OaJLI/AAAAAAAABOY/pFVKlNgfC4A/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+11+-+Helen+Richardson%253ADenver+Post.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-82tThSgSZps/Ub-FW_OaJLI/AAAAAAAABOY/pFVKlNgfC4A/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+11+-+Helen+Richardson%253ADenver+Post.jpeg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post</span></td></tr>
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-51634364331260124802013-06-13T15:24:00.001-07:002013-06-13T15:24:59.351-07:00Black Forest Fire<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Peter McElvoy</span></td></tr>
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Last year at this time <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">we were talking</a> about <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/06/update-southwest-wildfires.html" target="_blank">the worst wildfire in Colorado history</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/06/images-from-colorado-wildfires.html" target="_blank">Waldo Canyon Fire</a> burned for 17 days. Here's what happened...<br />
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<li>18,247 acres burned (29 sq mi)</li>
<li>32,000 residents were evacuated</li>
<li>346 homes were destroyed</li>
<li>2 people were killed</li>
<li>$353 million in insurance claims were filed</li>
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This year its the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Forest_Fire" target="_blank">Black Forest Fire</a>, burning out of control. In just 2 days...</div>
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<li>15,000 acres have burned (23 sq mi)</li>
<li>38,000 residents are evacuated</li>
<li>360 homes have been destroyed</li>
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<b>Black Forest 2013</b> will certainly pass <b>Waldo Canyon 2012</b> to become the new "worst wildfire in Colorado history."</div>
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We are grateful to the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/06/powerhouse-fire.html" target="_blank">Wildland Firefighters</a> and <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/01/most-stressful-jobs-of-2013.html" target="_blank">Hot Shots</a> battling this blaze. We hope for full containment, soon!</div>
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Here are photos of the <b>Black Forest Fire</b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HBoYKh_lijs/UbpChi-o5pI/AAAAAAAABNE/VFuJ3f7GK0s/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+1+-+Brennan+Linsley:AP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="220" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HBoYKh_lijs/UbpChi-o5pI/AAAAAAAABNE/VFuJ3f7GK0s/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+1+-+Brennan+Linsley:AP.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Brennan Linsley/AP</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aBLdJsY2xQU/UbpChmmZOoI/AAAAAAAABM8/D2EgGZ6ggWE/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+3+-+CBS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="179" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aBLdJsY2xQU/UbpChmmZOoI/AAAAAAAABM8/D2EgGZ6ggWE/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+3+-+CBS.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: CBS</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ki6xa_4bouM/UbpCniHJSNI/AAAAAAAABNs/WKwECwxRTsY/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+7+-+Brennan+Linsley%253AAP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ki6xa_4bouM/UbpCniHJSNI/AAAAAAAABNs/WKwECwxRTsY/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+7+-+Brennan+Linsley%253AAP.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Brennan Linsley/AP</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0-8oFKp0XGY/UbpCmi47_VI/AAAAAAAABNg/KDHWvBKHPEM/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+6+-+Mark+Reis:Colorado+Springs+Gazette:MCT+via+Getty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0-8oFKp0XGY/UbpCmi47_VI/AAAAAAAABNg/KDHWvBKHPEM/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+6+-+Mark+Reis:Colorado+Springs+Gazette:MCT+via+Getty.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Mark Reis/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT via Getty</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7vx1LA0qfLc/UbpClhlPxRI/AAAAAAAABNY/RS8AFW6VNRw/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+5+-+Helen+Richardson:Denver+Post+via+Getty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7vx1LA0qfLc/UbpClhlPxRI/AAAAAAAABNY/RS8AFW6VNRw/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+5+-+Helen+Richardson:Denver+Post+via+Getty.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post via Getty</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hh5lUw5qfpM/UbpCpa4UhEI/AAAAAAAABN0/9NsqZFH87y0/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+8+-+Helen+Richardson:Denver+Post+via+Getty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hh5lUw5qfpM/UbpCpa4UhEI/AAAAAAAABN0/9NsqZFH87y0/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+8+-+Helen+Richardson:Denver+Post+via+Getty.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post via Getty</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gTn8a4ste1o/UbpCg9D9pRI/AAAAAAAABMw/Ujm8aGE7lvo/s1600/Black+Forest+Fire+10+-+AP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Forest Fire" border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gTn8a4ste1o/UbpCg9D9pRI/AAAAAAAABMw/Ujm8aGE7lvo/s320/Black+Forest+Fire+10+-+AP.jpg" title="Black Forest Fire" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Credit: AP</span></td></tr>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-47265897565008074362013-06-11T09:29:00.004-07:002013-06-11T09:38:45.990-07:00My Daddy The Policeman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xXiLC2S6aEo/UbdP-n9sSCI/AAAAAAAABMg/p7LlMsCJ0GY/s1600/Policeman+Prayer+2d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Daddy The Policeman" border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xXiLC2S6aEo/UbdP-n9sSCI/AAAAAAAABMg/p7LlMsCJ0GY/s400/Policeman+Prayer+2d.jpg" title="My Daddy The Policeman" width="306" /></a></div>
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<b>THANK YOU</b> to all you <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-heroes.html" target="_blank">fathers</a> who choose to be <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/southern-california-police-officer.html" target="_blank">Policeman</a> that serve and protect!</div>
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<a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">We wish you</a> a <b>Happy Father's Day 2013!!</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brendaknightphotography.com/my-daddy-the-policeman/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Credit: Brenda Knight Photography</span></a></td></tr>
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-9710655321387688642013-06-07T15:16:00.001-07:002013-06-07T15:16:24.634-07:00Powerhouse Fire<div>
Our main office for <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Public Safety Stores</a> is 25 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles, in <a href="http://www.santa-clarita.com/" target="_blank">Santa Clarita</a>.</div>
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For over a week the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=powerhouse+fire&oq=powerhouse+fire&aqs=chrome.0.59j57j0j60j62l2.1733j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">Powerhouse Fire</a> has been burning just a few miles north of us, leaving us at times under a cloud of thick smoke as <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/fire-wildland-fire-fighting.html" target="_blank">Wildland Firefighters</a> and <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/06/images-from-colorado-wildfires.html" target="_blank">Hot Shots</a> douse the flames.<div>
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It is now 83% contained. But it took...</div>
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<li>53 structures, including 24 homes</li>
<li>over 30,000 acres</li>
<li>almost 2,000 personnel</li>
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Here are some photos to tell the story</div>
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<b>We are personally grateful to the nearly 2,000 <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/01/most-stressful-jobs-of-2013.html" target="_blank">Firefighters</a> who fought this blaze! THANK YOU!!</b></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-488233983439799602013-05-21T07:24:00.001-07:002013-05-22T10:36:32.703-07:00First Responders to the Oklahoma Tornado<b>In Oklahoma on Monday (5/20/13), this tornado was 1.3 miles wide, cut a path of destruction 17 miles long and packed 200 MPH winds</b><br />
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<b>It did this kind of extraordinary damage</b></div>
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<b>Then these First Responders came to the rescue of many people in need</b></div>
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From us at <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Public Safety Stores</a>, our thoughts and prayers go out to the many folks in Oklahoma who have been affected.</div>
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And we say <b>THANK YOU</b> to the <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/southern-california-police-officer.html" target="_blank">Police</a>, <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/bill-shaw-69-years-in-fire-service.html" target="_blank">Fire</a>, <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-value-of-cpr.html" target="_blank">EMS</a> and other <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-heroes.html" target="_blank">First Responders</a> who are serving the public tirelessly.</div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-38279818074314822922013-05-13T10:37:00.000-07:002013-05-13T10:38:33.103-07:00National Police Week<br />
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Each year, <b>National Police Week</b> centers on May 15th. It is a time to honor <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-heroes.html" target="_blank">Law Enforcement officers</a> who have paid the ultimate price.<br />
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May 15th (regardless of what day it falls on) is <b>Peace Officers Memorial Day</b>. In 1962, President JFK signed it into existence. And every year, on that day, a Memorial Service is held to remember fallen officers.<br />
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Then, the whole week surrounding May 15th is declared to be <b>National Police Week</b>. This year it runs May 12-18, 2013. <b>National Police Week</b> has now developed into a series of events in Washington DC which attracts tens of thousands of <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/southern-california-police-officer.html" target="_blank">Law Enforcement officers</a>.<br />
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The primary sponsors of these events include the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (<a href="http://www.nleomf.org/" target="_blank">NLEOMF</a>), the Concerns of Police Survivors (<a href="http://www.nationalcops.org/" target="_blank">COPS</a>) and the Fraternal Order of Police (<a href="http://www.fop.net/" target="_blank">FOP</a>).<br />
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We also want to honor the heroism of <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/off-duty-hero-nypd-officer.html" target="_blank">Law Enforcement officers</a>. So <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/law-enforcement.html" target="_blank">Public Safety Stores</a> is offering a 20% discount on all <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/law-enforcement.html" target="_blank">Law Enforcement orders</a> during this week.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-43680670247791859932013-05-03T11:11:00.000-07:002013-05-03T11:11:28.684-07:00Bird Flu: Update<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-bird-flu-in-china.html" target="_blank">Last month we told you about the <b>H7N9</b> (Bird Flu) outbreak in China</a>. At that time there were 5 reported deaths and 11 total cases. That was April 4th.<br />
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One month later, there are now reports of <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/us-birdflu-china-idUSBRE9410AM20130502" target="_blank">27 deaths and 127 people infected</a>.<br />
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Experts also predict this <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/02/bird-flu-likely-to-appear-in-europe-other-places-expert-says/" target="_blank"><b>H7N9</b> (Bird Flu) will appear in Europe and other countries</a>. Which leads scientists to say <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/new-bird-flu-poses-serious-threat-scientists-say-20130502" target="_blank">this new Bird Flu poses a "serious threat."</a><br />
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We hope this will be fully contained. But given our experience in 2009 - when the Swine Flu epidemic wiped out our stock of <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/respiratory-equipment.html" target="_blank">Respirators</a> - we are seeking to plan ahead and keep you informed.<br />
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Our current stock of <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/respiratory-equipment.html" target="_blank">N95 Face Masks</a> and other <a href="http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/respirators-3m-safety-respirator.html" target="_blank">Respirators</a> is strong. We plan to stay well-stocked in case this Bird Flu gets out of hand.<br />
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But as is the case with all things Safety-related, we encourage you to think ahead about your own stock!<br />
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Let us know of any questions (even re: volume discounts) by calling <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">Public Safety Stores</a> at 888-707-3195.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-86719497451551208812013-05-03T10:37:00.000-07:002013-05-03T10:44:37.178-07:00Hurricane Season Might Be Big<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PublicSafetyStores/posts/521724071207013" target="_blank">Hurricane Season</a> starts in less than a month - on June 1st. We have talked about this because <a href="http://goo.gl/SNzo8" target="_blank">analysts say this year may be highly active</a>.<br />
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Here is some "unofficial" (but interesting) news we have to report!<br />
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Last week I was in Florida for meetings, prior to the FDIC Show. I had a chance to swim in the Gulf of Mexico. My first time ever! But the water was crazy warm. In fact, it was 80 degrees. In April!<br />
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I'm from California and this seemed unusual. So I asked the locals about the warm water. They said they are very concerned because 80 degrees is far too warm this early in the year.<br />
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They also said hurricanes are "the earth's air conditioning system." I had not heard this before, but they explained the earth moves heat from one place to another by using large, powerful cyclones - hurricanes. Therefore, if the air and water become too warm in the Atlantic and Gulf area, hurricanes may be created to move out this heat.<br />
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Unofficial reporting, yes. But certainly worth noting.<br />
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We all know the damage hurricanes can cause. Witness <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-historic.html" target="_blank">Hurricane Sandy</a> (2012). Over <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-state-of-emergency.html" target="_blank">60 million people were impacted</a> in the Northeast and over <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-power-outages.html" target="_blank">8 million people were left with power</a>. The <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-rescues.html" target="_blank">First Responders were heroic</a>. But <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-devastation.html" target="_blank">the total devastation was staggering</a>.<br />
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If you live in the Southeast, you remember Katrina (2005) and others. Just consider your own Hurricane Preparedness this year and encourage someone else to do the same!<br />
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No one plans to fail. They fail to plan.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-35952760742928940062013-04-09T10:11:00.001-07:002013-04-09T10:11:44.557-07:00Sunscreen Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The sun is starting to shine brightly, regardless of whether you are <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/pepper-spray-for-law-enforcement.html" target="_blank">Police</a>, <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/bill-shaw-69-years-in-fire-service.html" target="_blank">Fire</a>, <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-bird-flu-in-china.html" target="_blank">EMS</a> or <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanks-to-military-members.html" target="_blank">Military</a>!<br />
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Protect yourself and others from harmful UVA and UVB rays, by taking advantage of this week's <b>SUNSCREEN SALE</b>!<br />
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We offer Sunscreen from <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/ems-outdoor-protection-supplies.html" target="_blank">Coretex Products</a>. Its OSHA compliant and approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Check it out!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-43516989854271257782013-04-04T11:53:00.000-07:002013-04-05T09:07:23.603-07:00New Bird Flu in China<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You might remember the infections of the past several years which caused panic from China to the rest of the world.<br />
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<b>SARS</b> (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) struck in 2002.<br />
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<b>H1N1</b> (Swine Flu) is a strain of Influenza A struck in 2009.<br />
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<b>H7N9</b> (Bird Flu) is another strain of Influenza A which might potentially strike in 2013.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/index.html" target="_blank">World Health Organization</a> first reported on the potential outbreak.<br />
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So far, there are 5 reported deaths in China as a result of <b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=h7n9&aq=f&oq=h7n9&aqs=chrome.0.59j0j62l3.1620j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">H7N9</a></b> (the "Bird Flu"). And there are 11 cases total being monitored.<br />
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We will watch this news because in 2009 we got totally wiped out of our stock of <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/respiratory-equipment.html" target="_blank">N95 Face Masks</a>. We would like to be well-prepared if this situation grows.<br />
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But let's hope it doesn't!<br />
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Here's to hoping for <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/01/11-tips-for-flu-season.html" target="_blank">good health</a> for all, including all <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/first-responder-heroes.html" target="_blank">First Responders</a> - <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/10/off-duty-heroes.html" target="_blank">Police</a>, <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/bill-shaw-69-years-in-fire-service.html" target="_blank">Fire</a> and <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/05/in-december-2011-national-ems.html" target="_blank">EMS</a>!!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-80465797376248364472013-04-02T14:08:00.004-07:002013-04-03T12:35:29.566-07:00Spring Cleaning Warehouse Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you been doing any Spring Cleaning? We have been! And its turned into a <b>Warehouse Sale</b>!!<br />
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<b>Firefighters!</b> Check out these <b>fire sales!!</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-3287392120125233902013-03-28T14:15:00.001-07:002013-03-28T14:15:35.332-07:00Distracted Driving Stats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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April 2013 is the month of <a href="http://www.nsc.org/safety_road/Distracted_Driving/Pages/DDAM.aspx" target="_blank">Distracted Driving Awareness</a>.<br />
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Here are some stats from the <a href="http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/facts-and-statistics.html" target="_blank">Official US Government Site for Distracted Driving</a>...<br />
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Texting is by far the most alarming form of distracted driving because it requires visual, manual and cognitive attention.<br />
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Over 3,000 people die each year in vehicle crashes resulting from distracted driving.<br />
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About 400,000 people are injured each year in vehicle crashes resulting from distracted driving.<br />
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40% of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. (PEW)<br />
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Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. (Monash University)<br />
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Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. (VTTI)<br />
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Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. At 55 MPH, that's the equivalent of driving the length of a football field, blind. (VTTI)<br />
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Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. (Carnegie Mellon)<br />
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Finally, it is not just <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/first-responder-heroes.html" target="_blank">First Responders</a> - <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/01/public-safety-personnel-among-most.html" target="_blank">Police Officers</a>, <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/bill-shaw-69-years-in-fire-service.html" target="_blank">Firefighters</a> and <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-value-of-cpr.html" target="_blank">EMTs</a> - who need to convey this message. We all need to spread the word!<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460988111670370716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749205775661023659.post-70659994120128589192013-03-28T13:01:00.001-07:002013-03-28T13:01:13.133-07:00Penske Group & Others Give $8 Million to Detroit<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Six weeks ago Roger Penske, the CEO of Penske Group, met with Dave Bing, the mayor of Detroit. One thing they discussed is <a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">public safety</a> in Detroit.<br />
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That meeting led to this week's announcement that <a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/03/corporations_contribute_8_mill.html" target="_blank">the Penske Group (among others) will donate $8 million to the city of Detroit</a> for the purchase of 100 new <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/body-armor-plates.html" target="_blank">Police</a> and <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/05/in-december-2011-national-ems.html" target="_blank">EMS</a> vehicles!!<br />
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Mr Penske said he expects this to have an "immediate and lasting impact." The <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/08/southern-california-police-officer.html" target="_blank">Police</a> vehicles will be on the streets within 90 days. The <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanks-to-emts.html" target="_blank">EMS</a> units will be running within 160 days.<br />
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Other corporations that joined the Penske Group include Blue Cross Blue Shield, GM, Chrysler, Ford, the Kresge Foundation, Quicken, First Merit Bank and Platinum Equity.<br />
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Detroit <a href="http://publicsafetystores.blogspot.com/2013/03/bill-shaw-69-years-in-fire-service.html" target="_blank">Fire</a> Commissioner Donald Austin said, "After years of challenges with aging EMS units that rotate in and out of service, a brand new fleet of ambulances will allow us to provide a higher level of emergency services to Detroit's citizens."<br />
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<a href="http://www.publicsafetystores.com/" target="_blank">We</a> love these kinds of stories!!<br />
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