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Vehicle Hits Fire Truck At Scene Of Crash In Vandalia
Vehicle Hits Fire Truck At Scene Of Crash In Vandalia
Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Vehicle Hits Fire Truck At Scene Of Crash In Vandalia

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The fire truck was blocking the right lane of I-75 due to an earlier crash when it was hit.

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Crews arrived, with a fire truck blocking the right lane of traffic on I-75 NB.

While the fire truck was parked to block that lane, a vehicle sideswiped the fire truck. There were some firefighters in the truck when it was hit.

No one was injured in that crash.

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Marion (SC) Fire Department Unveils New Truck
Marion (SC) Fire Department Unveils New Truck
Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Marion (SC) Fire Department Unveils New Truck

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MARION, S.C. - The Marion Fire Department unveiled a new fire truck last week, giving the new equipment a first-wash at the station. Chief Trey Cooper said the new fire engine No. 10 in service is replacing a 1985 edition. "We're putting it in service and moving the other to another station," Cooper said.

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Chief Trey Cooper said the new fire engine No. 10 in service is replacing a 1985 edition.

“We’re putting it in service and moving the other to another station,” Cooper said. “It’s a lot bigger and we have 30 percent more storage capacity. It has a larger 1,500 gallon pump.”

The staff will busy mounting gear and the new truck is already responding to calls.

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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Spokane City Council considers $5.8 million property tax increase for police, firefighters

The city of Spokane may ask voters to approve a $5.8 million increase in property taxes to pay 30 firefighters and hire 20 new police officers in a special election in February. If voters approve the measure, which City Council members may put on the ballot during their next meeting, property owners would pay 30 cents more for every $1,000 of assessed value, or about $60 a year for a $200,000 home.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2018 4:27:05 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Snohomish County: An emergency response yields progress fighting drug overdoses

A year ago, local leaders declared opioid overdoses an emergency — a deadly crisis on par with an earthquake or some other natural disaster. That meant marshaling government forces throughout Snohomish County: police and paramedics, medical professionals and social workers. Since then, there’s been progress, though much unfinished work remains.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2018 3:34:52 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald
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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Federal investigation of Maryland firefighter’s shooting death recommends changes

A federal investigation reviewing the 2016 fatal shooting of a Maryland firefighter found that 911 public safety call takers did not warn first responders that the possibility of guns had been reported at the scene and that volunteer firefighters were not wearing a common uniform the night of the incident that made it clear who they were.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Washington Post
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