Posted: Sep 26, 2022
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A new state-of-the-art fire station is under construction in Riviera Beach, and once complete, city leaders believe it will be a model for the rest of the country.
City manager Jonathan Evans and city councilman Douglas Lawson received a tour of the $20 million facility, with Riviera Beach Fire Chief John Curd leading the way through the 30,000 square-foot building at the corner of North Congress Avenue and Blue Heron Boulevard.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPEC-TV CBS 12 West Palm Beach
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Posted: Sep 26, 2022
PHOTOS: Over the past six years, when the volunteer firefighters of Essex Fire Department in Vermont responded to a call, they knew a young girl in their community was thinking of them and waiting for their safe return. They can just look at their newest fire engine if they ever need reminding of her presence and support.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Pierce Manufacturing
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Posted: Sep 26, 2022
Hackers allegedly stole over $8,000 in paychecks following an email hack from an Upstate fire department.
According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Reidville Fire Department located at 3380 Hwy 417 on a report of fraud/payroll theft.
Once deputies arrived on the scene, they spoke with Fire Chief Patrick Evatt.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTW-TV CBS 13 Florence
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Posted: Sep 26, 2022
VIDEO: The 150th anniversary of the Salisbury Fire Department is a little over a month away.
And first responders are gearing up for the fun. Staff says there will be live rescue demonstrations, tours of the firehouse, a parade, and a visit from a special guest. On top of having a good time, you’ll be able to see the growth of how far the department has come.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMDT-TV ABC/CW+ 47 Salisbury
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Posted: Sep 26, 2022
For people struggling with addiction in Maine, the risk of a deadly overdose has never been higher.
Data from Maine EMS shows overdose calls for all substances increased 28% from 2020 to 2021 and 62% from 2010 to 2021. According to the agency, the number of opioid overdoses also increased dramatically, rising 38% from 2020 to 2021.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTW-TV ABC 8 Poland Spring
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