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Des Moines, IA
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Local EMS providers now have a new tool that medical experts say will be lifesaving for central Iowans. This pre-hospital blood transfusion pilot program is now underway and is the first of its kind in the state of Iowa.
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The Des Moines Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.
For more info: fpw.org.
ALT Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home. Pictured is parky the fire prevention dog holding a house symboling fire safety.
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As we round out the week, we have three well-deserved promotions that deserve some attention.
Help us congratulate the following group!
Mickey Kinzenbaw - District Chief
James Gillespie - Lieutenant
Mitch Duver - Captain
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After more than 30 years of fire service and 16 years leading the Des Moines Fire Department, Chief John TeKippe is retiring this upcoming December.
Chief will end his career as the fourth-longest serving Fire Chief in Des Moines history.
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Under his leadership, the department constructed three Fire Stations, the Administration, Maintenance and Training Facility, expanded recruitment, and created the Iowa HERO Academy to inspire future public safety leaders.
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Thank you for joining us at the Iowa State Fair!
Whether it was making sure to stay hydrated, stopping by the first aid stations, calling when an emergency arose, or just saying hi, we hope everyone had a safe and fun time at the fair!
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We're starting off the week strong with another well deserved round of promotions here at DMFD! Please help us congratulate the following:
Captain Carl Noftsger
Lieutenant Johnathan Mitchell
Engineer Alex Garton
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Today, we recognize this deserving group of promotions at DMFD! Please join us in congratulating the following firefighters!
District Chief Jesse Christensen
Captain Shane Griffin
Captain Keith Maki
Lieutenant Brian Burke
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Last week, 30 young women from all across Iowa explored careers in firefighting, policing and the military. The Iowa Hero Academy is an experience like no other, instilling confidence and courage in pursuing these crucial careers to become Iowa's next generation of heroes!
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Perfecting the technique.
Today our WET Team got some training time in on the Des Moines River near the Scott Avenue Bridge.
These teams practiced their two-boat tether maneuver - a rare technique for rescues in rough water. (1/2)
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The Iowa Hero Academy is the experience of a lifetime for these Iowa teens.
Each year, a group of our female firefighters help provide a weeklong camp for 16-18 year-old young women to get hands-on experience learning about careers in fire, law enforcement and military. (1/2)
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At 0600 hours this morning, eight men and women began their journeys with DMFD.
The 103rd Class of the DMFD Academy will be accelerated because it is composed of recruits with prior certifications, allowing this group to graduate and join DSM stations this fall. (1/2)
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It's all fun, games and fire safety this weekend at Fire Station #1!
Bring your little firefighter down to the Fire Safety Open House this Saturday from 11a - 2p at Fire Station #1 (1330 Mulberry St.). (1/2)
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Des Moines Fire Dept retweeted
Merle Hay Rd & Hickman Rd:
DMPD & @DSMFireDept are responding to a crash with injury.
Caller reports a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Please stay alert for first responders and expect temporary traffic delays on this area.
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