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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

‘I owe him my life’ Dog saves sleeping owner from SeaTac house fire

A Washington man is thankful that his dog saved his life after their home caught fire in the middle of the night. Casey is being credited with alerting his owner to a fire inside their house early Thursday morning in SeaTac. The dog's owner, John Corey, says he was asleep around 3:00 a.m. when Casey jumped up on him to wake him up.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2018 2:21:22 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

Search for new North Whatcom Fire and Rescue fire chief could take months

Less than two months remain before North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) must appoint a new fire chief, at least on an interim basis. William Pernett announced his resignation from the position in October. Citing an interest in pursuing other professional opportunities, Pernett said his last day will be Monday, December 31.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2018 9:14:31 AM - SOURCE: Northern Light
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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

After months of delays, city of Muncie rejects all ambulance bids

In Wednesday morning's meeting of the Board of Works and Public Safety, attorney Maura Hoff of the firm DeFur Voran — which has been reviewing emergency medical service bids for the city in the weeks since they were received — asked the board to reject the bids.

Hoff said the committee reviewing the bids had determined "none were in the city's best interest at this time."

No details of the bids, other than the names of the bidders, have been released. Hoff said Wednesday that the bids would be made available for public inspection once financial details were redacted.

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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

Major Damage To An Engine On A Prescribed Fire In California

While the crew was away from the engine assisting with containment of several spot fires, the parked, unattended engine was impacted by spot fires burning outside of containment lines, and sustained major damage. No personnel were injured during the incident.  “Green Sheet” report More Information
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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department Blesses New Fire Truck

The new, custom built apparatus replaces a 2002 truck which McGill said will be still be used as a backup.

The new Rescue Company 1 truck was immediately placed into service following the blessing.

The Division of Fire maintains a fleet of 28 pieces of front line fire apparatus which include pumper trucks, ladder trucks, rescue trucks, a hazardous materials unit (HAZMAT) and a mask service unit (MSU).

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