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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

Crews Nip Small Lake Chelan Brush Fire in the Bud

A small brushfire garnered a large response Friday morning around 9:00 am on South Lakeshore road about 16 miles west of Chelan. Chelan Fire Assistant Chief Brandon Asher said the quarter acre fire was threatening a home and about to move up the steep slope of a nearby hill when crews arrived, so they called a 2nd alarm to bring in additional resources.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2021 1:41:58 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee
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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

After a cargo plane’s ‘amazing’ water landing, this Honolulu rescue team jumped into action

VIDEO: Three Honolulu aircraft rescue firefighters are talking for the first time about their role in helping save two pilots earlier this month after engine failure caused their Boeing 737 cargo plane to crash in the ocean off Kalaeloa. On July 2, the pilot of Transair Flight 810 to Kahului alerted air traffic control it was headed back to Honolulu’s airport because of an in-flight emergency.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hawaii News Now
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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

Boston Fire Department focusing on mental health, well-being in ranks

VIDEO: When tragedy or disasters strike, first responders rush to the scene — often putting their own lives in danger. Now there's a renewed focus in Boston to make sure that when emergency personnel head home, the traumatic images they witness on the job don't have dangerous or potentially deadly impacts on their mental well-being.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCVB-TV ABC 5 Boston
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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

Navy Sailor charged for fire started on USS Bonhomme Richard in California, destroying warship

VIDEO: The U.S. Navy said Thursday that charges have been filed against a Navy Sailor who is accused of starting the July 2020 fire that destroyed the warship while it was docked in San Diego. According to Cmdr. Sean Robertson, U.S. 3rd Fleet spokesperson, the evidence collected during the investigation is sufficient to direct a preliminary hearing for the sailer who was a member of Bonhomme Richard’s crew at the time of the fire.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFMB-TV CBS/CW 8 San Diego
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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

Teens Train To Become Next Generation Of Volunteer Firefighters At New York's Camp Fahrenheit 516

VIDEO: Instead of wearing shorts and swimsuits, teens are in heavy fire protection gear at a special summer camp on Long Island this week. They’re learning what it takes to become volunteer firefighters amid a national firefighter shortage, CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported Thursday. Camp Fahrenheit 516 is named for the blazing heat campers encounter while training as the next generation of volunteer firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCBS-TV CBS 2 New York
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