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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Fire shoots flames up trees in Joyce

Ammunition exploded and flames climbed nearby trees as firefighters from Clallam Fire District No. 4 arrived at a fully engulfed unoccupied mobile home early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were directed to the fire at 34 Lewallen Road at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday and had the fire contained within half an hour after arriving, Chief Greg Waters said.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2018 8:39:13 PM - SOURCE: Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News
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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Fire destroys Edison art studio

An art studio in Edison was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon. Christine Wardenburg-Skinner, who owns the studio with her husband Tom Skinner, said she was at home on the property when she heard an explosion about 3:30 p.m. in the neighboring studio. “It’s just a complete, total loss,” she said.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2018 5:37:26 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald (GoSkagit.com)
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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Man Charged After Auburn (ME) Ambulance Crash

At the time of the collision, Jones was making a left turn onto Center Street from a driveway and failed to yield to the ambulance, according to Auburn police.  

Jones and his passenger, 70-year-old Phyllis Jones of Wilton, were taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, where they were treated for minor injuries, Auburn police said.

Neither the Tripp nor his passenger in the ambulance, Lt. Stephen Coombs, were injured in the crash.

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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Coral Springs (FL) Fire Department Puts on Holiday Light Show

"What happens when firefighters and our City’s video team want to give residents something to smile about during the holidays? This happens! We wish you all a safe, joyous holiday season. And, thanks @Coral Springs Police for joining in the fun at the end. Did this video make you smile?"
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Posted: Dec 4, 2018

Colorado Fire Department's Approach Helps Reduce 911 Calls

Instead of sending a big engine with several firefighters -- and possibly police officers and paramedics -- Squad 1 may take the call instead. None of the crew members are firefighters. Conradson is a community paramedic. The other crew members include a crisis intervention counselor and experts at helping people navigate the complex world of social services. Proactive steps, like this simple check-in, aim to prevent those non-emergency calls.  

This proactive approach, mixed with Squad 1's triaging of 911 calls as they come in, represents a major shift in culture and thought for the fire department.  

"We're very traditional," Chief Dale Lyman said with a laugh. "We like to send lots of people and big trucks to things."

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