Fire and EMS

AFD Firefighter Phil Edmondson Arrested for DWI

I'm waiting for a call back from Madison County Sheriff Ron Richardson with more details, but I've confirmed that Phil Edmondson (Spelling?) was arrested on 12/21/08 for DWI.

Anyone have more details?

As soon as I hear back from the MadCo Sheriff, I'll write-up a proper story.

 

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School Bus Crashes on Icy Roads Near Frankton

FRANKTON, IN - According to reports, a Frankton-Lapel Community Schools bus was struck by a car earlier this morning at 500 North and 500 West, causing the bus to flip over on its side. 

The bus was back up by 11:30 a.m. The injured students are being transported to St. Vincent Mercy in Elwood, Community in Anderson and St. John's in Anderson.

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Lowering the U.S. Flag in Observance of Fallen Firefighters / Fire Prevention Week Oct 5th - 11th

Did you know that the law requires the U.S. flag be lowered in
tribute on only a few days each year? Quite appropriately, one of these
days is the observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Service.

 

On October 16, 2001, President George W. Bush approved legislation
requiring the U.S. flag to be lowered to half-staff on all Federal
buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters. Public Law 107-51
requires this action to occur annually in conjunction with observance
of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

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Ivy Tech Paramedic Program is First in Northeast Indiana to Receive National Accreditation by CAAHEP

 

FORT WAYNE, IN - The Paramedic Science program at Ivy Tech Community College Northeast received its national accreditation on July 25, 2008 by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Due to a decision by the State EMS Commission, all paramedic programs must be accredited in order to receive approval to offer a training program. Any programs who have not received accreditation will not be permitted to begin paramedic level training courses until such accreditation is received.

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Hurricane Ike Rescues Underway in Texas and Louisiana

By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Federal and State response forces have begun what Texas Governor Rick Perry is calling the largest search and rescue ever in his state today as more than 100,000 residents are estimated to have ignored Hurricane Ike evacuation warnings.

 

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Semi Crash on I-74 Results in Driver Being Airlifted to Methodist Hospital

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -  A crash involving one semi slowed traffic along I-74 at the Thompson Road exit in southeastern Marion County this afternoon and sent the driver to Methodist Hospital. The crash occurred about 12:29 pm. 

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Fire at Hoosier Woods Apartments

ANDERSON, IN - ANDERSON, IN - A fire started burning at Hoosier Woods Apartments around 5 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008. See the Scanner News Thread for up to the minute info coming over the scanner. The Herald Bulletin also has a story with more information.

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City of Anderson, Firefighter Union Sign Three Year Agreement

ANDERSON, IN - The City of Anderson
and International Association of Firefighters Local 1262 have reached a
contract agreement that will govern regulations and policies for the next three
years.  The agreement covers 120 Anderson
firefighters, and was chiefly negotiated by Steve
Priser, Director of Personnel and Insurance for the City of Anderson, and Matt Cole,
President of IAFF Local 1262.

Highlights of the new contract include:

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