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Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Former New Jersey fire chief turns 110; He credits his longevity to this beloved sweet drink

Vincent Dransfield turns 110 years old Thursday, but the lifelong Passaic County resident doesn’t seem to be slowing down. He still lives at home, socializes with a wide range of friends and family, keeps up with the New York Yankees — opening day is his birthday — and even continues to drive his Hyundai sedan on local errands.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New Jersey Advance - NJ.com
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Posted: Mar 29, 2024

This fire department is among the few in Texas with blue trucks and here's why

PHOTOS: Montgomery County ESD 1 firefighters often are asked why their fire trucks are blue. "Our trucks are easy to be spotted," said Fire Chief Jason Oliphant, standing next to the Sierra Blue fire truck, which earned the trucks and the department "The Smurfs" nickname, according to the agency's website.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Courier of Montgomery County - Metered Site
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Posted: Mar 29, 2024

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Fire-extinguishing ball fails, but no recall issued

The government is warning people to immediately stop using a fire-extinguishing device shaped like a ball. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Elide fire-extinguishing balls can fail to extinguish a fire, leaving people at risk of injury and death. However, the CPSC says Elide Fire USA has not agreed to recall the balls or help customers with a fix for the products.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSNW-TV NBC 8 Wichita
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Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Spokane Valley Firefighters rescue young girl stuck in tree

PHOTOS: Firefighters saved a young girl stuck high in a tree in Spokane Valley on Wednesday. The 13-year-old girl had climbed up a tall tree in a wooded area and became stuck roughly 20 feet above the ground. Within minutes of arriving at the scene, SVFD was able to use a ladder to help the girl safely reach the ground.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Where Washington plans to burn ahead of wildfire season

The state Department of Natural Resources will burn about 2,580 acres in Central and Eastern Washington ahead of the summer season, aiming to prevent severe wildfires later. The operations across eight sites could begin as soon as next week and will continue through spring and early summer. Burns may be postponed if weather and other conditions are not met.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic - Metered SIte
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