Indiana and Illinois State Fire Marshals put on side-by-side live burn demonstration for Indiana State students

September is campus fire safety month. The Indiana and Illinois State Fire Marshals joined forces Thursday afternoon. The marshals showed a side-by-side live burn demonstration to showcase how sprinklers impact the spread of a fire. The National Fire Sprinkler Association gave the State Fire Marshals the burn demonstration trailer. The demonstration showed the difference in safety, between a home with a fire sprinkler against one without one. State Fire Marshals say fire sprinklers don't necessarily kill the fire, it contains it to one area. The Indiana State Fire Marshal, Steve Jones, says it is important to educate college students on this topic because college is usually a young adult's first time on their own. Scott Dalton is the Battalion Chief of the Terre Haute Fire Department. He explained the demonstration as it happened.
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Evansville Fire Department is asking for new station on east side

VIDEO: The Evansville City Council is weighing the proposed 2025 budget, which includes the Evansville Fire Department asking for a new fire station. Chief Tony Knight says their newest fire station was built in 1988, and most of their stations were built in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. “The construction of this new station is going to allow us to realign our resources so we can better serve the entire city,” Knight said. Knight says Evansville has changed a lot in the past 40 years. The places where large groups of people used to live have shifted. That’s why he’s asking for a new station on the east side, an area he feels is underserved right now when you look at response times. He wants the station to be south of the Lloyd Expressway, north of Bellemeade Avenue, east of Vann Avenue and west of Green River Road.
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Elkhart firefighter remembers lives lost on 9/11 by climbing stair machine in full gear

PHOTO: A local firefighter is remembering hundreds of first responders who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks in a unique and powerful way. Nick Hintz, a battalion chief at the Elkhart Fire Department, was spotted early Wednesday morning on the stair climber at Beacon Health & Fitness in Granger while wearing about 60 pounds of gear. The third-generation firefighter makes this grueling climb every year to remember the 343 FDNY members who made the ultimate sacrifice at the World Trade Center. “I climbed 110 flights, taking around 2,000 steps. I do this to remember the fallen brothers from New York City,” Hintz said. While Hintz was not seeking attention, his climb serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and selflessness exhibited by the first responders on that fateful day.
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Wayne Township Fire Department installing innovative HAAS alert system

The Wayne Township Fire Department has announced they will soon install an innovative alert system tied to their fire apparatus. Known as the HAAS Alert system, this technology lets drivers know when emergency vehicles are stopped on the roadway by contacting their mobile traffic app directly. In other words, drivers will get immediate, real-time alerts and notifications, sent at a maximum of 30 seconds before they encounter a fire vehicle stopped on the road at an emergency. WTFD said the HAAS system will be active throughout the entire fire apparatus, which will enhance safety for both first responders and the community. It will also help drivers stay informed as they navigate the road, particularly in the midst of emergencies.
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