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Bonehead News: DHS Fire department unnecessarily involved in raids Posted: 29 Mar 2009 06:51 AM PDT Gangsta being booked at Firehouse Operation Falling Sun - In a massive crackdown on gang activity Federal, State and local law enforcement conducted a huge series of raids arresting 120 suspects in a manner of hours in the community of Desert Hot Springs on Friday. Nearly 700 federal, state and local police officers targeted 450 known and suspected gang members in neighborhoods throughout Desert Hot Springs. By midday Friday, more than 120 people were arrested. The cost of Operation Falling Sun was estimated at $2.5 million But in a Bonehead award winning move Law enforcement felt compelled to involve the Fire Department in the raids by using a fire station as a booking center. Unnecessary law enforcement assistance such as this is just asking for trouble, from a retaliatory driveby shootings to the simple perception of firefighters being law enforcement the outcome cannot be a positive one. Why did the DHS Fire Chief allow his department to be used like this? Police bring suspected gang members into a Desert Hot Springs fire station for processing after rounding them up Friday during a multi-agency raid. Photo credit: Jay Calderon The Desert Sun Full story at: www.mydesert.com - Link

Wildland Firefighter Foundation News: 5th Annual Family Day Posted: 28 Mar 2009 07:58 PM PDT Family Fire 2009 Registration Please join us for the 5th Annual Family Day presented by the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. The two day event will be held at the WFF and across the street at the National Interagency Fire Center. WFF is located at 2049 Airport Way, Boise ID 83705. Map it. SATURDAY, MAY 16 & SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009 Smokey Bear / Kids Activities / Wildland Job Demonstrations /Breakout Sessions / Healing Ceremonies / Firefighter Recognition / Monument Ceremony ATTENDING? Please fill out this form, and mail, fax, or email to the Foundation by May 10, 2009. Include name(s) of everyone who will be attending and ages of children. HOTELS IN THE AREA - ASK FOR GOVT RATE. Please let us know how we can assist you! Oxford Inn (208) 322-8000 (Vicki recommends this place!) It is a great place for kids with game world, theaters and paintball close by. Best Western Vista Inn: (208) 336.8100 Sleep Inn (208) 336.7377 Inn America (208) 389.9800 Comfort Inn (208) 336.0077 Best Western Airport Inn (208) 384.5000 Holiday Inn (208) 343.4900 QUESTIONS? Read more about family fire here. Call Julie @ 208.869.6195 or WFF @ 208.336.2996 More information: Wildland Firefighter Foundation - Link This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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