VIDEO: Miami-Dade Police, Fire Rescue, and U.S. Customs conducted a planned demonstration at PortMiami on Wednesday, showcasing their response to an active threat in Biscayne Bay.
The event was part of the 2024 National Homeland Security Conference held on Miami Beach. The exercise featured a simulated active threat response, complete with explosions, gunfire, and a helicopter chase to test the communication, coordination, and tactical skills of multiple agencies. Special Response Teams demonstrated their land, water, and air capabilities.
During the demonstration, a Miami-Dade County Police helicopter flew over spectators, which simulated a coordinated response to an active threat in Biscayne Bay.
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VIDEO: A truck caught on fire on I-95 southbound near Lake Worth Beach on Wednesday.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said units were sent to a vehicle fire on I-95 South, just north of 6th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Fire Rescue said at the scene, units saw a work truck that had smoke coming from underneath it. Video taken by a CBS12 News viewer shows the plumes of smoke spreading across the highway. Luckily, PBCFR said there were no injuries from this incident, and the fire was put out within five minutes.
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Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, Smokey Bear was an icon that commanded our full attention when he said, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” While that message has changed slightly, the impact of Smokey’s words can still be felt.
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Ludie Bond, wildfire mitigation specialist and public information officer with the Florida Forest Service (FFS). She brought a friend with her, too; that legendary wildfire-preventing bear.
Bond has been with the FFS for more than 20 years. She has her undergraduate degree in public relations. She initially started her career in that field. After making friends with some folks in the FFS, she decided to pursue public relations in forestry. “I just love it,” she said. “A huge part of my job is communicating with varying audiences and the media about fire, both wildfire and prescribed fire. So, I’m very passionate about my job and I just really enjoy it.”
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