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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

With contract talks still stalled, Seattle EMTs set strike deadline of Dec. 21

Hundreds of unionized emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Seattle have set a deadline of Dec. 21 to go on strike, calling into question how the city plans to respond to people in medical crisis if they walk off the job. City officials say they are working on a plan, but won’t say what it is until a strike is called.
- PUB DATE: 12/11/2018 6:07:43 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times
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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Belpre (OH) Fire Station's Solar Panels Approved

Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz said the projections are to offset the energy needs of the station and to return a bit more to the grid.  

"It will be a savings to us by about 10 percent," Lorentz said. "And yes they will actually generate enough to have them sell some back to the grid, to AEP."

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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Gainesville Fire-Rescue (TX) Celebrates New Fire Apparatus

In January, Gainesville City Council members approved the lease-purchase of the 75-foot aerial ladder truck for a total cost of $724,383.  

 

Quint 3 will be replacing Engine 3, a 1997 pumper that was a frontline engine for 21 years

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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Nueces County (TX) Fire Apparatus Damaged and Fuel Tanks Stolen

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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

West Allis (WI) Fire Department Wants to Buy Back Fire Apparatus from 1930

 
 

Now the department is undertaking a fundraising effort to purchase its former engine with the hopes of using it for education, public relations and teaching students and residents about West Allis and fire service history. The 1930 truck was one of two purchased by the fire department at that time and served as Engine No. 3. The rig served the city for 42 years, from 1930 until 1972.

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