Norman City Council discussed an ad hoc committee to review public safety needs, including a fire study calling for new and relocated fire stations.

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Gering and Gurley volunteer fire departments were among six Nebraska departments to receive $10,000 grants from State Farm to buy equipment that improves firefighter safety.

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McAlester City Council approved new radios, hoods, and helmets for the fire department to equip new hires and replace older gear.

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The termination could impact the fire apparatus manufacturing supply chain.

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VIDEO: Three Bellevue firefighters had to be hospitalized after responding to a two-alarm building fire on Wednesday. The initial call for the fire near the intersection of NE Eighth Street and 148th Avenue NE came in about 11:20 a.m. Smoke and flames were visible as crews arrived, according to Bellevue Fire Department Deputy Chief Doug Halbert.

Crews established an initial attack line to battle the fire, which was crawling up the outside of the building to the attic. “When we got here, we made a very quick attack on the fire to try to put it out as quickly as possible,” Halbert said. Firefighters entered the building to start a primary search and make sure it was fully evacuated. However, Halbert said the fire spread rapidly, and crews moved to a defensive position once it got too dangerous. “When you see the attic get to a certain level, it’s time to pull out,” Halbert said.

One civilian suffered minor injuries from burns, and they were not taken to the hospital. Deputy Chief Doug Halbert told KING 5 Wednesday evening that one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion, another suffered a minor back injury and a third suffered a cut to his arm.

KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

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