More than 70 volunteer firefighters from 19 Texas fire departments gathered in the Davis Mountains this past weekend for the 17th Annual Mile High Fire/Rescue School. The three-day training event, held at the Fort Davis Fire Station, provided hands-on courses designed to enhance firefighting knowledge and skills.
Training topics included Electric Battery Awareness, Ropes Rescue, Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training, Wildland Certification, Fire Hose Operations, Hazard Material Awareness, Smoke Reading, and Fire Pump Operations. The Fort Davis Volunteer Fire Department (FDVFD) hosts the event annually, offering firefighters from across the state the opportunity to sharpen their expertise.
David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.
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