The St. George Fire Department unveiled two new trucks Thursday designated to rescue stranded drivers during floods and extinguish runaway wildfires.

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CCCC is building a fire training tower in Harnett County to enhance local emergency response capabilities, improve safety, and reduce training costs for firefighters amid growing community demands.

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The Boise (ID) Fire Department's Station 13 is the city's second ground-up build of an all-electric fire station.

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This article will cover both mental and physical design considerations to include in your station.

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A lightning strike sparked a house fire near AM Cannon Park and the homeowner said he was walking out the door when it hit. According to the Spokane Fire Department, no one was hurt and crews put the fire out. NonStop Local KHQ’s Noah Boelter spoke with the homeowner, who said he had been heading outside to sit on his porch and watch the storm. He said that the strike left him stunned as ashes and embers fell in front of him.

He then tried to put out the flames himself. His fire extinguisher did not work, so he jumped off his roof, grabbed a hose and moved around the house spraying water. Firefighters told NonStop Local the homeowner’s actions made a difference. They also said the lightning strike had enough force to start fires in multiple spots.

KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

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