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Posted: May 7, 2024

Massachusetts city is now capable of detecting radiation threats coming by sea

New Bedford is often pitched to tourists for the opportunity to observe its "working waterfront," and with the coming of things like ferry service and now the offshore wind industry on top of being a bustling fishing port, it's only getting busier. That's one reason why New Bedford has been "on the hunt" in recent years for equipment that would safeguard the city from any potential radiation-related threats coming by sea, says New Bedford firefighter and hazmat coordinator Travis Rebello.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cape Cod Times - Metered Site
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Posted: May 7, 2024

First responders in one Wisconsin city learn to speak Spanish

VIDEO: Almost a dozen first responders in the city of Racine recently completed an introductory Spanish language course tailored to their line of work. From January to April, once a week for three hours police officers and firefighter-paramedics go to the class, “Spanish for First Responders” at Gateway Technical College.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
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Posted: May 7, 2024

91-year-old donates $500,000 to rural volunteer fire department in Missouri

VIDEO: Neighbors helping neighbors is the motto of the Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department. Mark Hardin brought that mindset to the table when he started as Fire Chief back in December of 2021. "There's a sense of pride and community,” Hardin said. “It’s not just one person. It’s all of us.” But when he started, it was a department of just one, with old gear and trucks that didn't run.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KMBC-TV ABC 9 Kansas City
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Posted: May 7, 2024

Mechanical malfunction sparks fire on arriving Delta flight at Sea-Tac airport

A mechanical malfunction caused a fire inside the nose area of a Delta flight at Sea-Tac airport Monday evening. An airport spokesperson said at around 9:35 p.m., Delta flight 604 arrived at gate A10 from Cancun. After plugging into electric power, sparks caused a fire inside the nose area, according to officials.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: May 7, 2024

Washington ranked 10th in 2023 with most homes at risk from wildfires

May 4 was Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Even in Washington, those on the frontlines of wildfires said they are now prepared year-round. "We're seeing fires in areas that we don't anticipate. We are seeing fires at a time of the year that is uncommon," said Michelle Steinberg, Wildfire Division Director for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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