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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Hawaii firefighters join police for key training on active school shooter situations

First responders are training together for an active shooter on campus. Their focus is saving lives faster. For the exercise, it’s an active shooter on campus and first responders from the Honolulu Police Department and Honolulu Fire Department carried mock victims from the building into an ambulance.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hawaii News Now
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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

100-Year-Old North Carolina Fire Commissioner Gets A Big Thank You

Usually when people turn 100, they’re no longer active in their profession, however, Curtis Kennedy is anything but usual. He recently celebrated his 100th birthday, but Kennedy – an original fire commissioner for the McLeansville Fire Department when it began in 1951 – still plays an active role as a fire commissioner for the department.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rhino Times
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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

9/11 flag displayed in Virginia while making its way around the world

VIDEO: On Wednesday morning the Virginia Patriot Guard Riders arrived in Lexington for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. A flag that once flew in New York at the World Trade Center after the September 11th attacks was displayed on the flag pole at the Lexington fire department for 9 minutes and 11 seconds during the ceremony.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFXR-TV FOX 27 Roanoke
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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Seattle Fire Department expands crisis response while city awaits new 911 options

Seattle residents have asked city officials to offer more types of crisis response that don't involve law enforcement. The mayor's office has convened a work group on the issue. Meanwhile, the Seattle Fire Department is expanding its efforts in that direction. The Seattle Fire Department’s Health One teams were launched in 2019.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KUOW-FM 94.9 Seattle
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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Animal sanctuary prepared to evacuate Bolt Creek Fire, but grateful for change in weather

The Bolt Creek Fire is now at more than 9,400 acres. However, favorable weather conditions are giving firefighters a break. The fire is still only 5% contained. But, It's expected the weather will remain calmer over the next 2-4 days, with moist air, light winds and cooler temperatures. It's going to give fire crews a chance to get some more containment on the fire.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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