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Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Robot dogs to join New York Fire Department’s ‘lifesaving’ mission

PHOTOS: See Spot run. See Spot fight fires? The New York Fire Department announced that they will begin using robot dogs made by engineering company Boston Dynamics in the department’s search-and-rescue missions. Each $75,000 robot dog, known as Spot, will be controlled by a human operator and will be able to collect images and data.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The New York Post
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Posted: Mar 23, 2022

No, it's not a tornado: Here's why one Illinois town sometimes hears a siren blaring

When the siren goes off, Fire Chief Terry Schadt says that's a sign that help's on the way. But those not in the know, or who aren't longtime residents of West Peoria, might instead think a tornado's on the way. To the untrained ear, the siren West Peoria's Fire Department uses to call its volunteer force to the firehouse on Waverly Avenue sounds a lot like the shrill tone that tells people to take cover.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Journal Star - Metered Site
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Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Georgia firefighters move back into station after mold sickened staff

Milton firefighters returned Monday to an upgraded Fire Station 41, having spent months being hosted by their Roswell colleagues while needed mold remediation work was completed. Station 41, at the intersection of New Providence Road and Arnold Mill Road/State Route 140, closed last November after an air quality assessment found high levels of black mold spores in its bunk room and elevated levels in its common areas.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Alpharetta-Milton Patch
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Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Firefighters battle two-house blaze in Prosser

Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies raced to fight a garage fire Tuesday evening that quickly spread to a second home. Investigators say people living in the first home were working on a vehicle’s fuel pump in the garage when the fire started. Firefighters got the call for help just before 6:00P.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews
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Posted: Mar 22, 2022

Holmdel Township (NJ) Fire & Rescue Company 2 to Christen Apparatus, Station in April

Holmdel Township Fire & Rescue Company Number 2 has announced that the public dedication of its new fire station as well as its Pierce 2021 Enforcer, Engine 18-77, wet-down ceremony will be held Saturday, April 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 12 Crawfords Corner Rd.

The company notes that there will be food, guided tours of the facility, viewings of the fire truck, events for children, and more.

More information will be available as the date gets closer.

“Thank you to our residents and community for their ongoing support of our fire company!” a Facebook post reads.

Engine 18-77:

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