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Posted: Jul 3, 2022

KS Firefighters Receive $15.3M Via State Insurance Department

Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Insurance Department recently made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $15,366,221.47 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.

The funds from the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act are generated by a two percent tax paid by insurance companies on fire and lightning insurance premiums written in Kansas. Associations primarily use their distributed funds for insurance premiums and safety enhancements. The relief funds may pay for the health, accident, disability, and life insurance premiums of local firefighters. Safety enhancements such as new fire trucks, fire station building improvements, and firefighting gear can be purchased via relief funds loaned to local governing entities.

“Firefighters work to keep us safe, and the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act acknowledges those efforts by providing additional protections for firefighters and their loved ones,” said Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. “The Act not only gives first responders needed safety nets, but it also allows local communities to provide their citizens with improved firefighting equipment and resources.”

The statewide distribution of the 2022 Kansas Firefighters Relief Act funds can be viewed at insurance.ks.gov/otherservices/firefighters/fra-relief-distributions.php. Kansans can learn more about the Firefighter Relief Act by visiting insurance.kansas.gov/firefighters.

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Posted: Jul 2, 2022

Photos: Sullivan County (TN) EMS Dedicates Station 3

Sullivan County EMS Tuesday dedicated its new Station 3 and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“This station is dedicated to the memory of Sabrena Carrier and Phil Brown,” a Facebook post reads. “Both were paramedics at SCEMS and are greatly missed daily. They had a very positive impact on our agency and their legacy will live on.

“Today was SCEMS (Phil Brown & Sabrena Carrier) Station #3 dedication opening,” a separate Facebook post reads. “This was our fourth station buildout that we have been working on for the past two years, with this station in place and in operation it will reduce response times and save lives in Sullivan County.”

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Photos: Newport Beach (CA) Fire Department Opens Peninsula Station 2

The Newport Beach Fire Department, along with city officials and community members, celebrated the grand opening of the Peninsula Fire Station No. 2 Tuesday, the department writes on Facebook.

“We are very thankful to be replacing a nearly 70-year-old station and looking forward to serving the community out of this efficient and modern building.

“The NBFD thanks our wonderful community for their input and efforts in supporting this project, as well as City Council members, the City Manager’s Office, and Public Works Department.”

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Louisville (CO) Fire Protection District Engine 1 Returns for Stanley Cup Parade

Exactly six months to the day of its demise rumors being greatly exaggerated after the Marshall Fire, Louisville Fire Protection District Engine 1 returned in style.

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Thought to be lost in the carnage of December 30, 2021, Engine 1, a large truck with several ladders, was eventually recovered—damaged but salvageable, reports 9News.

After months of repairs, it returned three weeks ago—just in time for the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup victory parade.

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Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Benton County (WA) to Hold Open House for Station 170

Following “two long years of construction,” Benton County Fire District 1 Saturday is holding a public open house for its new Station 170.

It will happen at 101108 E. Badger Rd. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be festivities, demonstrations, food, and kids can meet Sparky the Fire Dog.

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The facility, which recently opened, features 24/7 coverage.

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