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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

TillerCam: FDNY Ladder 104

CousinBri - Non company LCC and first time Tillerman. I think we did ok.

 

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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Freeman School District honors Spokane County Fire District 8 for ongoing support since school shooting

The Freeman School District recently presented Spokane County Fire District 8 with a special award in recognition of the fire district’s support since a school shooting at Freeman High School in September. The award of “Outstanding Contributions and Support” during the 2017-18 school year was presented at a recent school board meeting.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 6:44:35 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Fire Truck Protecting MI Crash Scene Struck by Cars, Semi

 

No Fire Personnel Injured

A fire department vehicle parked to protect a motor vehicle accident scene in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was struck by two cars and a semi tractor trailer, according to a report.

At the time of the initial call, heavy rain conditions were present in the area with limited visibility, Anne Arbor police indicated in a release. Emergency response vehicles operating on this accident scene had all their emergency and scene lights activated, however.

The report indicated that no firefighters or civilians were injured, however the fire truck sustained significant damage.

Events such as this underscore the substantial dangers crews face while operating on roadways, even when proper precautions are taken at the scene.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Tanker truck overturns under West Seattle Bridge, leaks gasoline

PHOTOS: A tanker truck overturned under the West Seattle Bridge and began leaking gasoline, forcing the closure of an intersection, the Seattle Fire Department said. The driver was able to get out after the tanker overturned at Chelan Avenue SW and West Marginal Way SW, the department said. It did not say if the driver had suffered any injuries.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 2:49:06 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

California wildfires: Over 5 days, requests for 900 engines went unfilled

The massive wildfires burning across California have highlighted long-standing strains on the state’s mutual-aid system, which is designed to quickly rally support from nearby fire agencies to help protect homes and save lives. From Tuesday through Saturday last week, requests for more than 900 fire engines from commanders around California went unfilled, according to state officials, leaving emergency responders in many communities with far less help than they had hoped for.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle
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