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Posted: Jul 1, 2021

New firefighters in Nevada appreciate that gender doesn’t factor into job

Two of Boulder City’s newest reserve firefighters joined the department for a unique reason: Their fellow firefighters treat them like equals and not like women. “You just feel like one of them,” said Sarah Mitre about the Boulder City Fire Department. “I really appreciate that. I want to be a firefighter, not a female firefighter.
- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Boulder City Review
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Posted: Jul 1, 2021

Minnesota firefighters receive ballistic gear as an added layer of protection

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
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Posted: Jul 1, 2021

3,000-horsepower fireboat ready to protect cruise ships at Florida's Port Canaveral

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
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Posted: Jul 1, 2021

Virginia first responders create splash park for kids to ‘cool off’ in sweltering temps

VIDEO: It was a steamy day across Central Virginia on Wednesday and many were looking for a little relief from the heat. First responders in Petersburg came up with a unique way to keep kids cool. As temperatures flirted with the 100 degree mark, the city’s police and fire department created their own splash park giving kids the chance to slide into summer with some fun.
- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRIC-TV ABC 8 Richmond
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Posted: Jul 1, 2021

Body found burned in Naches brush fire identified three weeks later

The coroner confirms they've identified a burned body, three weeks after it was mysteriously found in the middle of a brush fire. Earlier this month as fire crews fought a blaze near Windy Point campground, and discovered a body in a burned area of brush. How the fire started and what the man was doing before he died remain unclear.
- PUB DATE: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima
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