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BROWARD COUNTY ANNOUNCES FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR OF THE YEAR
On
December 4, 2007 Prevention Captain William (Trae) Kemp III of the
Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department was the proud recipient of the
2007 Richard Korte Fire Safety Inspector of the Year Award presented by
the Fire Inspectors Association of Broward County. This award was given
in recognition for Captain Kemp’s dedication to the professional
development of the Fire Safety Inspectors and his commitment to improve
the Life Safety of the residents of Broward County.
"We are very fortunate to have Inspector Kemp. He is the classic example
of an employee who when called upon, has stepped up and is doing an
incredible job. I am extremely proud of Trae and the entire Fire
Prevention Division. They truly are the unsung heroes of the Fire
Service," said Fire Chief John Picarello.
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SEMI-ANNUAL
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

Captain Michael Peros is the Pembroke Pines Semi-Annual Fire Fighter of
the Year. Michael has taken a leadership role with the department’s
extrication competition team. The team has a number of first place
finishes at regionally and nationally recognized competitions. Michael
was voted “Best Incident Commander” in a recent national event held in
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PINES
FIRE LIEUTENANT PERFORMS HEROIC RESCUE
On
December 30, 2005, Pembroke Pines Fire Department Lieutenant David Gains
responded to a “vehicle accident” at Pines Boulevard and U.S. 27. On
his arrival, Gains observed a vehicle floating in a canal that runs
parallel to U.S. 27.
The driver was still inside the vehicle. Several bystanders reported
that the driver drove his vehicle straight through the traffic
intersection and into the canal. Lieutenant Gains made his way to the
canal bank and began instructing the male occupant to exit the vehicle.
The driver appeared to be incoherent and unable to follow his commands.
Gains waded into the water and swam around to the driver side window.
He
pleaded with the driver to exit the vehicle, but he did not respond. At
this point the vehicle began to rapidly sink. Water rushed into the
vehicle’s open windows. Gains grabbed the driver’s shirt and was drawn
under water by the sinking car.
After several tugs, Gains was able to
extract the victim from his vehicle and pull him to the canal bank. The
patient was transported to Memorial Hospital Regional. An assessment of
his condition was made and revealed the driver was a diabetic suffering
from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
“Lieutenant Gains is a hero. There is no question about it,” said Fire
Marshal David Raines. “Our personnel make a positive impact every day
on the lives and well being of our residents. But it is rare when the
conditions are so dramatic. The entire department is proud of Gains’
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PINES
PARAMEDICS FINISH FIRST

PINES PARAMEDICS FINISH FIRST AGAIN
A team of Paramedics from the Pembroke Pines Fire Department won first
place honors in the annual Advanced Life Support Competition at the 2006
Clincal Conference (Clincon) for the second year in a row. Driver
Engineers Ruben Troncoso, Marcel Rodriguez and Paramedic Preceptors
Brian Bartkowicz and Scott Gunn comprised the team of this year’s
winners.
Sixty teams from around the world competed in the event held July 12-13,
2006, in Orlando. Competition scores are tabulated after a tension
filled twelve minute emergency scenario. Competitors race against the
clock to assess the condition of five patients, recognize their medical
needs, and provide appropriate treatment.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Rescue Division Chief Bob
Bauman.
“To win the competition two years in a row with two different teams
demonstrates the depth and quality of our employees.”
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PINES FIRE DEPARTMENT CROWNS "LITTLE MISS FLICKER"'
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PINES FIRE DEPARTMENT CROWNS “LITTLE MISS FLICKER”
Ashlyn Allison,
the four-year-old daughter of Bill and Tiffany Allison of Pembroke
Pines, was the winner of the Pembroke Pines Fire Department’s 14th
Annual 2007 “Little Miss Flicker” Pageant. The pageant was held at the
Southwest Focal Point Senior Center on October 9, 2007 and is part of
the Department’s celebration of Fire Prevention Week.
“Our goal is to create an event that is fun and also promotes fire
safety awareness,” said Pembroke Pines Fire Marshal Laurie Zargo.
The pageant included a performance from the members of the Dancer’s
Gallery in Pembroke Pines and a fire safety presentation on this year’s
theme “Practice Your Escape Plan.” Also, the Cheerleaders from Charles
Flanagan High School added to the festivities by chaperoning the pageant
contestants. All contestants received gift bags.
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FIRE
DEPARTMENT NAMES THEIR 'FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR"
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2006 Fire Fighter of the Year
Steven Iannazzone
While off duty and dining at a local restaurant; Iannazzone quickly came
to the aid of an unconscious elderly female. Iannazzone helped revive
the victim by removing food that was lodged in her airway.
“Steve’s actions made the difference in that situation,” said Division
Chief David Raines. “We commend him for his commitment to helping people
both on and off duty.”
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