Heartland Zone News

The Zone Newsletter has grown to workload beyond what volunteer editor and agency reps were able to provide. Because of this, the newsletter has been converted to a live news feed at
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This publication is intended for the firefighters, first responders, and medical staff
who dedicate themselves to public good.

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September-October 2009
21.3 MB download
In this edition we go on-scene with the El Cajon, Bonita, and Lakeside Fire Agencies; we get a look at Strike Team 6440C that saw action at the La Brea Fire and the Lockheed Fire; San Miguel Fire coordinates testing for a family member that is suffering from Leukemia.
July-August 2009
16.1 MB download
In this edition of the Zone we get to know Mark Baker, Lakeside's Fire Chief; We go to Del Mar to the Fire Expo where teams and individuals from the Viejas and Bonita Fire Departments compete in the Firefighter Combat Challenge; We look at the military style fitness program being used by San Miguel Fire; We get a update on H1N1 from Sharon at Sharp Healthcare; Coronado takes a look at their recent MCI incident on the island; The San Miguel Firefighters held their 9th Annual Golf Classic.

May-June 2009
8.7 MB download
In this edition we discuss the use of MEDCOM in multi-patient incidents; San Miguel Fire reports on the use of goats to mitigate the vegetation issues in the Crest area, Heartland Firefighters hit the street in support of burn survivors.

March-April 2009
9.2 MB download
In this edition of the Zone we profile Fire Chief Tim Laff of the Lemon Grove Fire Department; Chief August Ghio, of the San Miguel Consolidated Fire District, looks at public-private partnerships in fund raising efforts; Barona Fire’s Jesse Wattson discusses air management system with its roots in SCUBA diving; Mike Murphy, from the San Miguel Consolidated Fire District, gives us an inside look at their new Fire Blast trailer; El Cajon tackles a two alarm commercial fire in the Broadway area; we meet Grossmont’s MICN, Ryan Moser; Lakeside discusses a tragic fatality fire on Sunset Knolls.

January-February 2009
12.1 MB download
Fire agencies come together for another successful East County Toy Drive; Heartland kicks off the 19th fire academy.

November-December 2008
8.1MB download
The Zone looks at the El Cajon Fire Department's SWAT Medic program, Bonita Fire talks about their tactical use of CAFS systems, National City Fire recognizes the accomplishments of AMR Medic Ennis Jackson.
September-October 2008
27.8MB download
In this edition we meet with Chief Butz of the Viejas Fire Department, Heartland goes North with
Strike Team 6441A, CIIMT is activated in response to the Copter 61 tragedy, we look at the strategic planning processjust completed by the Coronado Fire Department, two new cardiac procedures come together that results in a savein the “Anatomy of a Save” feature, Chief Hadfield looks at the tactical use of ladders on the fireground, and Heartland is represented by two agencies in the 2008 Firefighter Combat Challenge.
July-August 2008
9.3MB download
In this edition; two fires in the City of El Cajon,
a progressive customer service program being used in the City of Coronado,
the Fire Pals program in Lakeside, and the San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society
May-June 2008
14.5 MB download
In this edition we look at the Coronado Officers College, pay tribute to the passing of
Murrieta Fire Captain Matt Moore. We also go on-scene at El Cajon's 98 Cent Store Fire. San Miguel goes green and the National City Fire Department starts a wellness program.
March-April 2008
10.8MB download

January-February 2008
6.3MB download
FireStorm 2007
10.2MB download

The normal November-December issue was pre-empted by the FireStorm of 2007.
This issue is dedicated to FireStorm coverage in lieu of the regular issue.
NOTE: If you wish print this edition, the formatting requires an 11x17 inch printer for best viewing.
September-October 2007
11.2MB download
July-August 2007
6.0MB download
May-June 2007
4.4MB download
March-April 2007
2.3MB download




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