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Mental Health First Aid training offered

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) will be hosting a free Mental Health First Aid training on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the WACOG office, 208 N. Fourth St. This is an eight-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. To register or for more information call 928-377-4962 or email melindak@wacog.com.

Mental Health First Aid training offered

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) will be hosting a free Mental Health First Aid training on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the WACOG office, 208 N. Fourth St. This is an eight-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. To register or for more information call 928-377-4962 or email melindak@wacog.com.

Salvino promoted to lieutenant

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of John Salvino to the rank of Lieutenant. Salvino has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a member of the Command Staff and lead others, and he is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Salvino started his career as a Detention Officer in 2004. In 2005, he was selected to attend the law enforcement academy to become a deputy. Salvino excelled in his duties and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2014. His most recent assignment was Sergeant…

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‘Polar Bears’ come out for New Year

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The “Polar Bears” of Kingman kicked off the new year with their 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge, hosted by the Kingman Parks and Recreation staff on the first afternoon of 2020. The air outside was a cool 44 degrees, and the Centennial Pool water was a frigid 38 degrees. The young and old of our community enjoyed a few moments of bliss before taking their plunge into the freezing water. Frozen plungers warmed back up afterwards with free hot showers, popcorn, and hot cocoa.

BHC Fire Marshal Jim Dykens retires

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Fire Marshal Jim Dykens has retired from Bullhead Fire after 42 years in the fire service. Chief Dykens began his fire service career in October 1977 in the United States Air Force. Serving as an active-duty firefighter for eight years, then serving for the Air Force as a civilian firefighter for nine years. Traveling in the military as most members do, he served in England, Mississippi, Washington, Alaska, Nevada, and Utah. Dykens moved his family to Mohave County in 1994 and began working as Fire Marshal for the Hualapai Valley Fire Department for 8.5 years. In 2002,…

BHC Fire Marshal Jim Dykens retires

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Fire Marshal Jim Dykens has retired from Bullhead Fire after 42 years in the fire service. Chief Dykens began his fire service career in October 1977 in the United States Air Force. Serving as an active-duty firefighter for eight years, then serving for the Air Force as a civilian firefighter for nine years. Traveling in the military as most members do, he served in England, Mississippi, Washington, Alaska, Nevada, and Utah. Dykens moved his family to Mohave County in 1994 and began working as Fire Marshal for the Hualapai Valley Fire Department for 8.5 years. In 2002,…

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Mental Health First Aid training offered

Mental Health First Aid training offered

Salvino promoted to lieutenant

‘Polar Bears’ come out for New Year

BHC Fire Marshal Jim Dykens retires

BHC Fire Marshal Jim Dykens retires

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