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Posted: Dec 19, 2021

Concord (MA) Fire Department Ends Year with Training

The Concord (MA) Fire Department has been partaking in training exercises to close out the year.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Biloxi (MS) Fire Department Hosting Toy Drive for Tornado-Ravaged Community

On the heels of a deadly tornado, the Biloxi (MS) Fire Department is hosting the Christmas for Kentucky toy drive.

Interested parties can drop off an unwrapped toy at any department station before 6 p.m. Sunday. Cash is not being accepted though.

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The toy drive was started by a group of retired firefighters who wanted to help after the tornado’s destruction.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department’s Recruit School 150 Hard at Work

The Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department’s Recruit School 150 has been working for several weeks now on the EMS component of its training curriculum.

Recently, the recruits were put through EMS scenarios. See video below.

“Practical application to enhance classroom learning! #FCFRD #fairfaxcountyfireandrescue #fairfaxcounty #fairfax #fairfaxva

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Wausau (WI) Fire Department’s Station 2 Serves as Warming Shelter

The Wausau (WI) Fire Department has opened its Station 2 as a warming shelter.

“If you are cold and need a place to go please find your way to 3017 Seymour Lane,” the department writes on Facebook. “A Red Cross Volunteer will be greeting people overnight there. This is open to anyone who needs a warm place tonight.”

The department says it will have water, coffee, and snacks available.

“With over 3100 Marathon County residents without power, it is going to be a cold night. If you are without heat please find your way to Wausau Fire Department Station Two located at 3017 Seymour Lane. You do not need to be a city resident. The warming shelter is open to anyone.”

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Hit-and-Run Driver Crashes into Sacramento (CA) Metropolitan Fire District’s Station 27

Late last night, Firehouse 27 was struck by a vehicle causing approximately 2’ of intrusion into the living room where the crew was sitting. Thankfully there were no injuries, but unfortunately the vehicle did flee the incident.

“We want to thank our Facilities Division for their quick response this morning, and taking the initial steps to ensure our firehouse is structurally safe and ready for a new wall and window that will be installed tomorrow.

“Our Facilities team does an outstanding job servicing all of our firehouses and other buildings at Metro Fire. Whether it be ensuring our firehouse kitchens are operational to cook meals for the crews, the HVAC is up and running to keep our members warm or cool throughout the year, our electrical systems are able to keep up with the demand, or structural incidents such as this. We are so grateful for your hard work, dedication, professionalism and service to our Metro Fire family.”

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