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Tim Monaghan Indianapolis Services: Captain S. Eriksson. Posted on May 21^st , 2013
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was represented by members of the Honor Guard and Pipe & Drum Band at the funeral services for D/O Tim Monaghan (ret) in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 17, 2013.

Capt. Sean Pamplona, Capt. Steen Eriksson (ret) and Capt. John Fischer (ret) performed the ceremonial aspects of the service, which was attended by family, friends and uniformed personnel from Indianapolis FD and a few surrounding departments.

Indianapolis FD Honor Guard assisted with Guard posting duties prior to the service, and assembly of uniformed personnel outside the church for final salute. IFD Emerald Society performed an Irish flag-folding ceremony and presentation to the family.

PBCFR Capt. Earl Wooten (ret) was also in attendance.
Palm Beach County Fire and Animal Rescue: Chief D. McGlynn. Posted on May 21^st , 2013
On the evening of May 20th, units from Battalion 2 & 9 responded to reports of animals trapped in a 2 story residential structure fire at the 2900 block of Shaughnessy Drive in Olympia, Wellington. E30 arrived with smoke showing and heavy heat encountered at the front door. Fire was contained to the kitchen within minutes with extension to the upper levels and heavy smoke damage. Multiple animals were discovered throughout the 2 story home on primary and secondary searches. The scene was emotionally charged as 5 unconscious pets were retrieved from the home and the owners arriving frantically while the scene unfolded. Local Veterinarian, Dr Oberg of Mobile Vet, assisted the paramedics with on-scene oxygen therapy as well as rode into the Animal Hospital with R29. Three of the five animals responded well to the Pet O2 Mask Kits there were applied thankfully to P29 and Aaron Turner's initiative to store additional masks on the Aerial (which was parked just feet away from the treatment area on the alpha side). Due to the dedication, teamwork and perseverance of all on-scene crews, three household members of the family are alive today!! Walter, a beautiful chocolate Lab-dog, and two cats, Lexi and LUCKY! Imagine that?
Station 46 Rescues Trapped Ducklings: Capt. A. Borroto/Photos courtesy J. Littman. Posted on May 21^st , 2013
On May 16 while out for a morning walk Valencia Shores resident Denise Klass was drawn to a gutter storm drain by a frantic mother duck. Looking down she
discovered a dozen baby ducklings swimming in the water below.
Borrowing a cell phone from Sherry Littman, wife of PBCFR Advisory Board Member Jay Littman, PBCFR was called for assistance. Firefighters from Station 46 quickly showed up to rescue the trapped ducklings. Under the watchful eye of the mother duck the ducklings were safely removed from the storm drain uninjured. Mother duck and ducklings were reunited and happily swam off into the lake. There were smiles all around along with happy quacking from the nearby lake. Great Rescue Station 46!
Congratulations Video Production Staff on Winning Awards: Capt. A. Borroto. Posted on May 10^th , 2013
At the recent 34th Annual Telly Awards Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was awarded two of these prestigious awards. Congratulations to our video team, Jack Norris, Sergio Ornelas and Derek Wiley! Listed below is a description of the two videos that won the awards.

The Game Changer: Firefighter Cancer Awareness
This is the video every firefighter and their family should watch. It can save your life. It's true stories from your brothers about the risks of firefighting and cancer. Tara Cardoso, from the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Palm Beach County along with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue�s Video Production Section collaborated to produce a video that discusses the issue of firefighters and cancer. We here from two of PBCFR�s very own- Captain�s Butch Smith and Guy Roper, who discuss their personal battles and the message they are sharing for all to hear. Firefighters are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with cancer from the general public, but there are things that you can do to protect yourself.
Wellness Cross Training

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue�s Cross Training exercise video is designed to promote PBCFR personnel beyond regular workouts associated with numerous health benefits. Participants are provided with a high intensity, constantly varied strength and conditioning program. Workouts are typically short, 30 minutes or less and intense, demanding physical exertion exercises. PBCFR�s Wellness team, Wellness Coordinator Lauren Kurth and Exercise Physiologist Brooke Stahl, provide classes at PBCFR�s Wellness facility.
Station 73 Shows Appreciation to Lakeside Medical Center Nursing Staff: Distict Captain C. Prusansky. Posted on May 10^th , 2013
On Friday, May 10th, 2013, the crews from Station 73 in Belle Glade helped the administration of Lakeside Medical Center with the washing of their nursing staffs' cars to acknowledge National Nurses Week and the work they do. Great Job Station 73!
Pink Pumper At Pinkball Event in Boca: Capt A. Borroto/Photos courtesy Capt. T. Keeler. Posted on May 10^th , 2013
On Saturday May 4, 2013 West Boca Youth Baseball presented their 4th Annual Pinkball, Striking out Breast Cancer Event at the South County Regional Park. Over 28 Teams entered this Softball Tournament, organized by the Stallone Family, with Michelle Stallone heading things up. This event has risen over $50,000 the past three years, and Michelle believes they may have risen over $20,000 this year. All proceeds benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital�s Go Pink Challenge to help women who need mammograms but do not have health insurance. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue had their Pink Pumper at the event and as always it was a huge hit!
Emergency Medical Services Week: Capt. A. Borroto. Posted on May 9^th , 2013
At the May 7, 2013, Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Paulette Burdick presents a proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2013 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Accepting it are Tom McCarthy, EMS division chief with Riviera Beach Fire Rescue, Lynette Schurter, EMS specialist with PBC Emergency Management, PBC Fire Rescue District Captain Patrick Thume, Dan Millstone, EMS Battalion Chief with PBC Fire Rescue, Boca Raton Fire Rescue Division Chief Mike O�Neil, Brent Braunworth, EMS Chief with West Palm Beach Fire Rescue, and Mark Pure, Division Chief with Greenacres Fire Rescue.
Commercial Structure Fire in Belle Glade: Capt A. Borroto/ Photos courtesy BC Joey Cooper, DC H. Redmond, DCapt C. Prusansky. Posted on May 8^th , 2013
At 11:50pm on Tuesday May 7, 2013 crews from Battalion 7 responded to reports of a structure fire at 1132 NW 9th Street in Belle Glade. First arriving crews found a fully involved commercial building with flames thru the roof. The business was an auto repair shop and crews encountered multiple vehicles parked around and inside the structure. A defensive fire attack was initiated due to the heavy fire conditions experienced, during firefighting efforts a portion of the roof and outside wall collapsed on the building. Fire crews did an excellent job containing the fire inside the building and preventing fire spread to adjacent businesses. Crews were also able to prevent multiple vehicles that were close to the building from sustaining fire damage. There were no occupants in the business at the time of the fire. Preliminary findings indicate this fire may be ruled accidental caused by a faulty fluorescent light fixture ballast in the ceiling.
Young Hero Receives Recognition: Capt. A. Borroto. Posted on May 8^th , 2013
On Tuesday May 7, 2013 Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 54 had a very emotional reunion with a family they first met ten days earlier. During the early evening hours on April 28, 2013 the station responded to reports of a possible drowning at the family home. On arrival they discovered that a young boy had jumped into the family pool to save his younger brother that had accidentally fallen in. Thanks to his older brothers quick thinking young Dylan was wet and scared but otherwise not injured. To recognize Cameron for his heroic actions he was presented with two certificates. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue presented by Battalion Chief Dave Horowitz and a Worlds Best Big Brother certificate presented by the members of Station 54 A-shift.
Lakeside Mobile Home Park Community Event: Capt. A. Borroto. Posted on May 6^th , 2013
On Saturday May 4, 2013 members from the Board of County Commissioners Countywide Community Revitalization Team, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Palm Beach County Sheriff�s Office and PBC Health Department participated in a community event at Lakeside of the Palm Beaches Mobile Home Park. This event was a way for the local community to come together and gain a better understanding of the services available to them in Palm Beach County. Smoke drills were provided to all attendees by Fire Rescue�s public education section and children were able to tour fire department vehicles and spray water from a fire hose.
This community event was highlighted by a visit from Palm Beach County District 2 Commissioner Burdick. The Commissioner toured/ participated in a smoke drill and danced to Salsa music with several of the children. Thank you Commissioner Burdick!
Heavy Afternoon Rains Cause Flooding in Sothern Palm Beach County: Capt. A. Borroto. Posted on May 6^th , 2013
On Thursday May 2, 2013 sections of Palm Beach County were reported receiving upwards to 10 inches of rainfall and beginning to experience flooding. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue began receiving calls for assistance from stranded motorists in the early afternoon. The affected area was identified south of Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach, specifically the Kingspoint community. Battalion Chief�s Todd Blake and Bill Rowley established a forward command post at station 45 located near the affected community. The volunteer division delivered the department mobile Command bus, Flood Response Trailer and several other vehicles that could maneuver in high water. Fire Rescue�s Planning Section provided detailed maps that assisted the command team in tracking flooded areas. Fire Rescue and Sherriff Deputy teams began road surveys in the affected areas assisting stranded motorists and reporting flooded areas back to the command staff. The Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center began reverse 911 calls to residents in the flooded communities advising them to remain in their home and not venture onto the flooded streets. This joint effort between Fire Rescue, PBSO, EOC and Red Cross assisted several dozen stranded residents get back home and kept the community informed and safe during this event.

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