Wake up Call for Friday: D1 Congressional Candidate Kevin Gaffney Joins us to Talk about his Campaign

 

We welcomed in special guest Kevin Gaffney this morning on the Wake up Call live on WPNN 103.7 FM.  Gaffney is one of the TEN Republican candidates vying to take the D1 Congressional seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.  We talked national defense, the budget deficit, saving social security, Ukraine, government efficiency, and a host of other national topics.

You can hear a complete recording of today’s live show,here.

(Replay of Dimmock interview plays first, then interview with Gaffney)

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Escambia County Provides Mobile Command Center Support to NAS Pensacola Shooting Investigation

Escambia County's Mobile Incident Command Vehicle, THOR, deploys to NAS Pensacola Friday, December 6, 2019.

Escambia County EMR reports that our County's mobile command center, known as THOR, has been deployed to the incident scene aboard NAS Pensacola to provide a mobile command center platform to the various entities that are investigating Friday's NAS Pensacola shooting.  From Escambia County Information Officer Laura Coale:

"THOR is being used as the incident command post for NASPensacola, FBI, FDEM, NCIS, FDLE, ATF, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) and US Marshal Service.

• Can be mobilized in 2-4 hours with a 1 or 2-person team depending on travel distance
• 1000sq feet of interior working space
• 35 kw generator with 72 hours of fuel on board
• Dual 5-ton A/C units
• Wireless Communications- Cellular, Satellite, VOIP Phones
• Radio Equipment- UHF, VHF, 700/800 P-25
• Security cameras with DVR
• 52’ Hilomast Pneumatic mast with antennas and high-resolution cameras
• Video Distribution System Matrix (Off Air, DirectTV & Computer Display)
• 4 position communications room
• Color printer/scanner and a stock of office supplies
• Minifridge, microwave and coffee maker"

 See pictures of the deployed THOR below:

Proud of Escambia County, Proud to be an American!

Governor Ron DeSantis and Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan answer press questions in the wake of a deadly shooting today outside of NAS Pensacola 12-6-2019.

As the community and the country mourn the killed and the injured in the shooting incident aboard NAS Pensacola today, I cannot help but think about the tremendous response to this tragedy that occurred and that I witnessed.

At 6:50 AM this morning as I was headed to work in the facilities management annex aboard NAS Pensacola-- the traffic on Navy Blvd suddenly came to a screeching halt.  Navy Blvd., the three lane artery leading to NAS Pensacola suddenly became a parking lot, backed up for miles.

Then, one by one, the emergency vehicles started screaming by the stopped traffic trying to get to work--the police cars and ambulances were heading south toward the base using the northbound lanes---sirens blaring and at a high rate of speed.  Obviously something incredibly serious had occurred.  I counted more than 80 Sheriff's Office Vehicles, Pensacola Police Department Vehicles, Fire Trucks, Ambulances, Swat vehicles, and EMS trucks.  I took a facebook video describing the chaos at the time.

I immediately thought about my co-workers and the employees I supervise.  Thankfully the three personnel that were already aboard the base were secure in our building which went into lock down.  And I was subsequently able to reach the rest of the personnel from our annex via the telephone-those  who had not yet made it to work.  All were safe and accounted for.

As I spoke to various national and local media outlets today including, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, The New York Times, and Channel 3--I wanted to emphasize the one and only positive aspect of today:  The tremendous, incredible response to this event. 

I am so proud of all of the first responders today--the Navy Security Forces and also the first responders of Escambia County--the Sheriff's office, Pensacola Police Department and EMS and ECFR.  Seeing this event unfold from the front gate, and just how quickly a massive and overwhelming force of the "Good Guys" came to help--it made me proud.  It was AMAZING.

So while we are all keeping all victims of today in our prayers we can all take comfort in knowing that in this country and in this community--If a bad guy tries something like this--there will be an  overwhelming, massive response and the outcome for the bad guy will not be good--they will be killed or captured in short order.

Today I'm thankful this tragedy was not worse and that the threat was neutralized by Escambia County Sheriff's Office Deputies and that the wounded were attended to by the competent and professional men and women of Escambia County Public Safety.

We pray for the swift recovery of all of those who were injured, including two of our Deputy Sheriff's Officers.

And we pray for our community and our nation

as well.

Escambia County Response to the NAS Pensacola Shooting Tragedy...

Escambia County Issues Response to NAS Pensacola Shooting

Published Dec 06, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with Naval Air Station Pensacola today. Escambia County EMS, Fire Rescue and Emergency Management responded in support.

District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh: Today was a tragic and sad day and all of our prayers are with the victims of today. We should also be very, very proud of our local first responders who stepped up like the heroes they are and met the threat head on and neutralized it. And, I also want to give special appreciative thanks to our Escambia County EMS personnel for the swift an expert care of the wounded.

District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill: Tragedies such as this are the tests that challenge how well we are prepared to respond to crisis. Our first responders, in collaboration with our Navy partners, performed exceptionally well when it mattered most. Today Escambia County and the Navy reaped the rewards of systematic collaboration and training, and almost certainly prevented what could have been a much greater loss of life. Every one of us should say a prayer for the victims and the first responders, and take a few minutes to consider our own resiliency and preparedness that we might perform as with honor if ever called upon.

District 3 Commissioner Lumon May: We are praying for the families, friends and loved ones whose lives have been changed forever by the tragic shooting at NAS Pensacola today. We ask God to bring comfort to those who are grieving and strength to those who are recovering. Our deepest condolences are with all who have been affected.

Commission Vice Chairman, District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender: NAS Pensacola is such an integral, important part of Escambia County and we are very supportive of our military and are keeping all of our thoughts and prayers with them. We continue to support them as Escambia County and as citizens in this time of grief.

Commissioner Chairman, District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry: We are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred at NAS Pensacola this morning. We are sending our deepest sympathies to the wounded, the families of those who have been injured, and those who live and serve at NAS Pensacola.

County Administrator Janice Gilley: We want to thank Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, the U.S. Navy, Pensacola Police Department, Pensacola Fire Department, Escambia County EMS, Fire Rescue and all first responders for their dedication to protecting our community. We truly appreciate your strength and partnership. Escambia County is beyond grateful for our partner agencies who offered mutual aid to NAS Pensacola this morning.