Toyne—Skamania County Fire District 1, Carson, WA, pumper. Spartan Metro Star MFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Onan 10-kW generator; bolted stainless steel body; Elkhart Vulcan monitor. Dealer: Larry Bezemer, West Coast RSM, Toyne Inc.

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Seventeen people were injured Wednesday evening after a planned police detonation of seized illegal fireworks ended in an explosion in South Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department truck explosion occurred at about 7:40 p.m. at East 27th and San Pedro streets. Nine LAPD officers and one Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives officer was taken to nearby hospitals, along with six civilians.
- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 2 Los Angeles

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- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Boulder City Review

VIDEO: We all know being a first responder can be a dangerous job, but some firefighters are now dealing with new safety concerns. "It's a dangerous job but it’s a very rewarding job," said Cpt. Tom Beaver, with the St. Paul Fire Department. It’s a responsibility the men and women of the St. Paul Fire Department don’t take lightly.
- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KARE-TV NBC 11 Minneapolis

VIDEO: One of the most powerful pieces of firefighting equipment in Central Florida got underway with the shattering of a champagne bottle on Wednesday. The 3,000-horsepower fireboat is ready to stand guard over the rebirth of the cruise industry. It takes a huge set of water cannons to protect a ship like the 6,500 passenger Carnival Mardi Gras.
- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WESH-TV NBC 2 Orlando