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Posted: May 17, 2019

Seattle Fire Foundation, community support help firefighters get new bulletproof vests

Seattle firefighters need more bulletproof vests because of growing dangers on the job. The department has gotten a few, but still needed more than 200 vests and there's no more money from the city to pay for them. But, with help from the Seattle Fire Foundation, more than $55,000 has been raised in community and corporate donations.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2019 9:04:37 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: May 16, 2019

500 firefighters at Central Washington Interagency Fire Training Academy in Gleed

Hundreds of firefighters are training in preparation for this year’s fire season. "So today is the second day of the Central Washington Interagency Fire Training Academy here in Gleed," said Miles Pollack, Assistant Fire Unit Manager, Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The annual week long training brings in 500 firefighters from multiple agencies.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2019 6:54:16 PM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now
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Posted: May 16, 2019

Washington firefighters prepare for busy fireworks season

Firework season is coming up fast here in Washington. To help keep people safe, firefighters around the state got some training Thursday in inspecting and handling fireworks. Firefighters were given demonstrations to see how improperly handled fireworks can quickly lead to trouble. “The public is going to know when they get to these stands that they're getting a product that they can use, that is safe for their families," Deputy State Fire Marshal Kevin Hoff said.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2019 5:21:41 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Posted: May 16, 2019

Pasco Co. (FL) Fire Rescue's New Fire Equipment

 
 

Captain Darrin Dieters says the new tools are actually more efficient than the old tools, because there it takes less time and equipment to use. 

"They are extremely fast coming off the truck. We are able to start our extrication very rapidly on the scene,” said Captain Darrin Dieters. 

In a job where timing plays a major role, this new wireless tool allows the firefighters to cut down their rescue time. Captain Dieters also says these new tools are not just for cutting through vehicles; they can also be used in other emergencies, giving the department the opportunity to save more lives. 

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Posted: May 16, 2019

Eutaw (AL) City Leaders Want to Buy Fire Apparatus

Mayor Raymond Steele says having another truck will help improve safety and the city's insurance rating.

"It makes me very excited and anytime we can improve upon our infrastructure whether its a new fire engine or water or whatever.  All this makes Eutaw stronger" Steele said.

Tuesday night the city council and mayor voted to get the process underway. The city will apply for a state block community development grant for $ 350,000 dollars.  The city will have to contribute $ 70,000. Fire chief Bennie Abrams says it's about time.

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