Dinges Fire Company

7 hours ago

Hello! My name is David Richmond. My wife Cortney and I have 3 wonderful boys. I have 20 years in the fire service and 13 years in the oil field. I enjoy my family and serving at my church. My goal at Dinges Fire Company is to help all departments in the Southern Central Kansas area with acquiring new equipment, gear and consultation to help serve our citizens best and get everyone home safely.

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Dinges Fire Company

1 day ago

Encountering a fire environment with a hoarding issue is a when, not an if, for firefighters today. Hoarding makes scenes difficult for a variety of reasons, including increased risk of collapse, reduced visibility, limited ventilation and reduced air space, heightened risk of entrapment, and increased fuel loads. In animal hoarding situations, it can even add an additional layer of hazmat concerns. Some studies have suggested that while only 0.25% of fires occur in a hoarding environment, almost 24% of preventable fire-related deaths occur in those same locations. Check out these articles for more information about how to manage hoarding scenes effectively. Remember - if it looks like it's a hoarding situation, call the second alarm immediately. You'll need it.

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