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Posted: May 7, 2019

Allendale (MI) to Expand Fire Station

 
 

Elenbaas said the entire expansion footprint consists of 15,000 square feet and comes with two options: adding onto the existing fire station or constructing a new building on property the township currently owns.  

Officials say the fire department is currently equipped to serve the approximately 25,000 people in Allendale Township. However, the number of residents is projected to grow over the years, and Elenbaas said the township needs to be ready.

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Posted: May 7, 2019

Waco (TX) Firefighters Ask for Vigilance after Tesla Hits Fire Apparatus

 
 

A southbound Tesla sedan ran into Fire Engine No. 5 around 5:15 p.m. as it was parked to protect first responders at a crash scene on I-35 between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fourth Street. The sedan hit the front driver side of the truck, damaging the bumper, emergency lights and door area, fire officials said.  

No injuries were reported, but reports indicated the driver may have been distracted before the crash.

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Posted: May 7, 2019

Man Takes Stolen Bailey (MS) Fire Apparatus on Joy Ride

Chief Stanley Lucky says he was notified early Monday morning that one of his fire trucks was in the middle of old 8th St. Road. with damage. Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun says the truck was noticed by a passing motorist the call 911. The suspect was still behind the wheel when deputies arrived.

Tommy Lee Hill has been charged with burglary, DUI and motor vehicle theft. His total bond is set at $35,000. He is also currently on a hold from another agency. Chief Lucky says he was very surprised the suspect was able to crank the truck much less drive it. He says turning on the engine is a multi-step process. Lucky says the man had nothing but disregard for the department and the public.

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Posted: May 7, 2019

Two South King Fire and Rescue divisions file for union representation

Two divisions of South King Fire and Rescue have filed representation petitions to join the IAFF Local 2024 union to solidify their conditions of work amid upcoming changes in administration. The first petition was filed for fleet and mechanics, which the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) certified on April 24.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2019 1:00:33 PM - SOURCE: Federal Way Mirror
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Posted: May 7, 2019

Lewis County Funds Study on 911 Infrastructure

Amid ongoing discussions about the future of 911 services in Lewis County, first responders are funding a study to look at the future of the county’s communications infrastructure — which is expected to require expensive maintenance and upgrades. County commissioners Monday approved an agreement with Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers for $89,000 to “provide a communications infrastructure planning document focused on fire and law enforcement services.
- PUB DATE: 5/7/2019 10:14:55 AM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle
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