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Dynamic Hit Lists are extraordinarily flexible and complete in Solar Fire. You can do transits (to natal, transiting, progressed or directed positions), progressions (secondary, tertiary, minor and user-defined, to natal or progressed positions), arc directions (solar, Ascendent, Vertex or user-defined whole, double, half or reverse arcs), sign and house ingresses, stations and eclipses. You can also include parallels of declination or latitude, primary directions (Van Dam Primary Mundane / Primary Zodiacal options, Placidus or Regiomontanus methods for computing directions, New rate keys, Classical or Modern definitions of Converse), annual profections, and void-of-course Moon times. You can do any individually, mix them in one timed list, or merge hit lists to gain even further flexibility.
Traditional Predictive Techniques include Firdaria (Schoener and nodal variation types), annual profections, Directions by Egyptian or Ptolemaic terms, and Primary Directions (Ptolemy degree-for-a-year, Naibod, and natal solar rates as well as modern Van Dam primaries). You will also find Firdaria interpretations. These can be produced for current period, the current, previous and last or for a lifetime.
ASTRO-LINES: You can select any combination of the following lines to be displayed on any map: planet on MC; planet on IC; planet rising or on Asc; planet setting or on Dsc; paran lines for any one planet in combination with all others; planet directions; local horizon; local houses; ecliptic; zodiacal signs; total solar eclipse line; partial solar eclipse lines. As well as aspect lines or midpoint lines. All planet line types may also be used for any selected fixed stars.
ECLIPSES: You can select any solar eclipse (partial or total) from 1801AD to 2200AD, and display its path across the earth on any map. Eclipse paths may be overlaid on top of astro-lines for any chart.
TRANSITS, PROGRESSIONS & SOLAR ARC DIRECTIONS: In addition to viewing the planetary lines of a natal chart over a map, you can view the planetary lines of progressions or transits or solar arc directions to that natal chart. As these charts vary with time (ie. they are dynamic), it is possible to use this technique as a predictive tool, by looking at how planetary lines change over a period of time. This fascinating technique is a feature of Solar Maps.
ANIMATION: You can step or run a chart through time while your astro-mapping lines are displayed on any map of the world. You can animate any type of chart, either natal or subsidiary (transits to natal, secondary progressed, tertiary progressed and solar arc directed).
As solar arrays are installed in communities, one concern is the possibility of fires. Most of the materials in solar panels are not flammable. The flammable parts, including the polymer outer layers, other plastic parts, and wiring insulation, can't support a significant fire and heat from a small flame cannot ignite a solar panel. Even a wildfire in grass beneath a 3-acre array in California did not ignite the panels mounted on fixed-tilt racks just above the grass.
However, fires from a variety of causes at facilities where solar arrays are installed do happen. With nearly 2 million solar installations across the United States, the issue of fire safety is a growing concern. Codes and professional training have been developed to meet this concern. Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems must be properly installed by qualified professionals in compliance with current safety codes and the Solar Training and Education for Professionals (STEP) program of the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has provided tools to more than 10,000 firefighters and fire code officials to manage solar equipment as they put out fires.
When firefighters arrive at the scene of a fire, they must locate and identify the solar system on the premises, shut it down safely, watch for hazards as they extinguish the flames, and make sure the scene is safe when they leave. The National Electric Code, which governs the installation of all components of the solar panels, connections, inverters, battery storage, and connection to the grid, includes requirements that make it easier for first responders to turn off a solar energy system safely and effectively. Firefighters don't need special equipment to fight fires at a solar array but they do need specialized training. This training is available for free online for your local fire department through IREC (Clean Energy Resources and Training).
For more detailed information, the National Electric Code (NEC) devotes two articles to addressing solar PV systems: Article 690 (Solar Electric Systems) and Article 705 (Interconnected Electrical Power Production Sources). These articles are key to the safe installation and operation of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Each year in May, SOLAR fire agencies gather to host the SOLAR simulated drill which enhances communication and partnerships in wildfire preparedness in Tonner Canyon. Tonner Canyon is a shared geographical area for the affected fire agencies.
Following the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire, the affected fire agencies met to discuss lessons learned. As a result, they formed a mutual threat working group to address protocols, communication skills, mutual and automatic aid agreements, pre-attack plans and improve unified commands.
Chief Marrone leads one of the largest metropolitan emergency services agencies in the United States, providing traditional fire and life safety services to more than 4.1 million residents and commercial business customers in 60 cities served by the Department, in addition to all the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County within its 2,311-square-mile service delivery area. The Department operates out of 177 fire stations, with 4,900 emergency responders and business professionals operating with an annual budget of just under $1.6 billion. In addition, the Department provides lifeguard, air and wildland, health hazardous materials, and forestry services throughout the County.
ACTING DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF CENTRAL REGIONAL OPERATIONS BUREAUWilliam L. MayfieldActing Deputy Fire Chief William L. Mayfield Jr. is a 34-year veteran of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. He began his fire service career in 1988. He has held the ranks of Fire Fighter, Fire Fighter Specialist, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief.
His previous assignment includes managing Division IV of the East Regional Operations Bureau, consisting of three battalions, 12 cities and 25 fire stations. Chief Mayfield has been a chief officer for over 17 years. He has worked multiple operational, administrative, and special assignments throughout his career, including fire prevention, command and control, and several field commands.
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF EAST REGIONAL OPERATIONS BUREAUVince A. PeñaDeputy Fire Chief Vince A. Peña has been with the Los Angeles County Fire Department since 1981. Chief Peña has held the positions of firefighter, firefighter paramedic, firefighter specialist, fire camp foreman, fire captain, battalion chief, assistant fire chief, deputy fire chief, and acting chief deputy.
As a chief officer, battalion chief assignments have included Battalion 5 in Malibu, Battalion 16 in Covina, Battalion 20 in Inglewood, and Battalion 2 in San Dimas. He also served as the camp section battalion chief for the paid camps and heavy equipment unit. As an assistant fire chief, he was assigned to Division 2 in the east San Gabriel Valley and the Air & Wildland Division.
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF NORTH REGIONAL OPERATIONS BUREAUThomas C. EwaldDeputy Fire Chief Thomas C. Ewald has served in the professional fire services for 35 years. Chief Ewald started his career as a firefighter with the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Fire Department in 1986. While working in the Midwest, he attended community college and completed paramedic training. Chief Ewald joined the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 1992 where he rose through the ranks serving as firefighter, paramedic, captain, battalion chief, and assistant chief.
Chief Ewald has served as a firefighter paramedic at Universal Studios and West Hollywood; a fire inspector in East Los Angeles; an apparatus engineer in Carson and Pomona; an engine company captain in Southgate and South Los Angeles; a staff captain for the Central Regional Operations Bureau Deputy; a field battalion chief in El Monte, Commerce, Palos Verdes; the chief of Technical Operations, overseeing local, national and international Urban Search and Rescue Operations; assistant chief in Division I, covering the South Bay and Catalina Island, and as the assistant chief, overseeing the Air and Wildland Division.
Acting Deputy Fire Chief Training and Emergency OperationsRobert HarrisActing Deputy Fire Chief Robert Harris started his career at the age of 19 after he was appointed reserve firefighter with the City of Montebello Fire Department.
Chief Mackey was born and raised in the City of Los Angeles and is a 33-year veteran of the Department. After graduating from the fire academy, he was assigned to Fire Station 103 in Pico Rivera. He was later assigned to Fire Station 105 in Compton as his second probationary station. In November 1989, Fire Fighter Mackey transferred to Fire Station 8 in West Hollywood. In January 1991, he volunteered to attend the Paramedic Training Institute. After successful completion of the six-month program, he was re-assigned to Fire Station 8 as a Fire Fighter Paramedic. In February 1992, he transferred to Fire Station 7 where he remained for the next six years. In October 1998, Mackey transferred to Fire Station 161 in Hawthorne and, 11 months later, was promoted to the rank of Fire Fighter Specialist. He was then re-assigned to Fire Station 58 in Ladera Heights. In February 2000, Mackey promoted to the rank of Fire Captain and was assigned to Fire Station 83 in Rancho Palos Verdes. By November 2000, he transferred to Fire Station 173 in Inglewood. In November 2006, Chief Mackey volunteered to head the Recruitment Unit where he managed over 50 recruiters who volunteered to give career presentations at high schools, colleges/universities, career fairs, and community events. In November 2010, Chief Mackey was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief and was assigned to Battalion 10 in El Monte, and then Battalion 8 in Whittier. In 2011, he was transferred to Battalion 20 in Inglewood. Two years later, Chief Mackey was re-assigned to the Employee Services Section where he worked directly for the Fire Chief. In February 2018, he promoted to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief.
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