Posted: Nov 9, 2018
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The Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department received a $16,600 grant for new rescue equipment.
The grant was given to the department through Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
"Most vehicle accidents in our area are on country roads and sometimes include rescuing cattle as well as the driver," said Chief Steven Wentrcek. "The new air bags will lift a vehicle, even an 18-wheeler. The struts will help keep the vehicle stabilized and everyone safe while we use the extrication tools for rescue."
The grant will allow seven volunteers to attend a big rig extrication class where they will learn about the new advanced tools purchased with the grant.
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Posted: Nov 9, 2018
A man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle early Thursday morning after sustaining serious burns in an RV fire at Island County Fairgrounds in Langley. Late Thursday afternoon, a hospital spokesperson said he was in serious condition and in the intensive care unit.
At 1:40 a.m., Ben Wooldridge awoke in his motor home to find it on fire, according to Deputy Chief Jon Beck of South Whidbey Fire/EMS.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2018 10:42:39 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald
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Posted: Nov 9, 2018
Not many people know that Central Pierce Fire & Rescue saves lives with what used to be a beer truck.
The vehicle is used as a makeshift rescue rig, carrying equipment for the fire department’s most technical emergency calls, including rescues involving structural collapse, trenches and confined spaces.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2018 1:45:23 AM - SOURCE: The News Tribune
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Posted: Nov 9, 2018
A series of fast-moving wildfires are racing up and down California early Friday, destroying thousands of structures in their paths and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate through flame-lined streets.
Fanned by high winds and low humidity, the fires spread rapidly Thursday and overnight Friday.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN
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Posted: Nov 9, 2018
First responders who died of Ground Zero-related illnesses are eligible for a federal medal honoring Sept. 11 heroes under a new law signed by President Trump.
The law, introduced last year by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens), makes firefighters, cops and emergency service officers fatally sickened by the toxic debris pile eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News
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