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Letter: Fire responders deserve praise, thanks

Most people here know about the fire that started at Beckett Point and ran along Discovery Bay. Our house and countless other homes were saved by the incredible efforts of many people to whom we all owe a tremendous debt of gratitude.

First: Joe D'Amico saw the smoke and flames across the bay, dropped what he was doing, said Reed Gunstone, grabbed some tools, and the two of them rushed to our house. He was able to help water the area to help keep the fire from reaching homes.We were out of town, so Joe spent the night and most of the next day be sure that we and our neighbors were "covered" until we return. Thank you, and Joe Reed. You are both really good neighbors.

Next: East Jefferson staff fire and rescue who arrived on the scene. This mix of professionals and volunteers (who are all "professionals" in our minds) are mainly trained to fight fires in the structure, but they have plunged into the fight against the cold sore. They were joined by Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue and Naval Magazine Indian Island.Finally, firefighters from as far away as Kitsap Clallam County District 3 and joined the fight. There were over 100 firefighters and other personnel working the fire at various points. Thank you all.

A special thank you to the [Department of Natural Resources] DNR crews came from all over to Washington to fight the fire. Forest fires are their main orientations and have access to equipment such as helicopters and other specialized equipment that can make a huge difference in such a fire. They took the lead and literally down the hill into the fire.Exceptional training and skills are essential for success in the fight against a wild fire. We are fortunate to have them. Thanks, MNR.

I hope all those who are "downwind" of us realize the value of all those who took part in stopping this fire. It would have been much worse if not for their efforts. The rest of our community should be grateful as well because the firecracker next campfire or discarded cigarette could start a fire in your backyard.

IAEMSC Prepares for Leadership Summit - News - @ JEMS.com

The International Association of Chiefs EMS (IAEMSC) 2011 Annual Leadership Summit EMS to be held in Washington, DC. October 28 to 31 present the state and federal elected officials. Elected officials will participate in an important session on "Advocacy EMS on the Other Side of the Table" and provide a perspective of how the emergency services medical profession is seen by both a Senator and U.S. Senator of State.

Colorado State Senator John Morse has served 14 years as a year paramedic, and 13 as a police officer and police chief before being elected to the State Senate in November 2006 to represent District 11 in the Senate in the region Colorado Springs.

It will be a unique opportunity for leaders to hear how their EMS agencies and EMS profession are perceived by their elected representatives, "said President Lawrence E. Tan IAEMSC." More importantly, EMS leaders in attendance will hear first-hand how they can interact more effectively with key elected officials in their role as defenders of the EMS profession. "summit this year will include a special pre-conference session on Friday, October 28, limited to a small group of participants interested in share problems and solutions on a variety of subject.Pre-registered conference participants will be able to submit applications for the discussion of specific topics in advance of the summit. Captain II / Paramedic Andrew Wordin the city of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Receives "eagle" IAEMSC Summit 2010 in recognition of his selection as the scholar Intermedix / IAEMSC Harvard in 2010. Prices IAEMSC an annual scholarship for an EMS leader to attend the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government executives in the state and local education program of the executive government. The scholarship is open to all members IAEMSC active. (From left to right) Dr.Kevin Yeskey, Acting Director, Bureau of Measures and Emergency Operations and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Emergency Public Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Social Services and Deputy Administrator Richard Serino of Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security are introduced by President IAEMSC Lawrence Tan at the Leadership Summit 2010 IAEMSC. Dr Yeskey and Deputy Administrator Serino a joint presentation to the leaders on the role of EMS EMS in preparedness and response.(L to R) President Laurent IAEMSC Tan, special assistant to President Richard Reed, William Sugiyama IAEMSC elected president and secretary Dan Gerard IAEMSC take a moment during the Leadership Summit 2010 IAEMSC. Mr. Reed informed the participants at the Summit on the state of development of the national preparedness and the role of EMS. Dialogue with leaders and participants in the Summit led to the IAEMSC IAEMSC and EMS Labor Alliance jointly submit a white paper recommending to the administration the consolidation of federal EMS leadership and the appointment of a federal agency. Mark K.Shriver, chairman of the National Commission on Children and Disasters and vice president for U.S. programs with Save the Children provides an overview of the Commission's recommendations to improve the preparation of the nation to meet the needs of children in a Disaster Summit 2010 IAEMSC. Mr. Shriver describes the contents of the final report of the commission was submitted to the President and Congress in October 2010.

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