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Posted: Sep 10, 2018

North Carolina fire department removes mutual aid to improve insurance ratings

The chief of the Healing Springs Volunteer Fire Department says the agency ended its initial mutual aid agreement with a nearby department in Rowan County to improve insurance ratings in the district. Healing Springs Fire Chief Chris Bean sent an email to Terry Bailey, manager of the Davidson County 911 Center, on June 5, 2017, requesting that all Rowan County mutual aid be removed from calls within the Healing Springs Fire Department district.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lexington Dispatch
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Posted: Sep 10, 2018

Iowa judge sides with city in ex-fire chief employment dispute

A Scott County judge has sided with the city of Davenport in a lawsuit challenging the reinstatement of a former fire chief who has accused the city of firing her over a workplace harassment complaint. Former Fire Chief Lynn Washburn spent nearly six years at the helm of the department until she was abruptly fired last year by City Administrator Corri Spiegel.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Quad City Times
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Posted: Sep 10, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spencer Manufacturing Pumper

Spencer Manufacturing—Lindsey (OH) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,250-gallon tank.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2018

Fires started by lightning cause level 2 evacuations in Kittitas County

The lightening storm that passed through Kittitas County Friday evening started two fires on U.S. Forest Service lands near Blewett Pass. Approximately 25 acres are burning to the east of Forest Road 9714 and 5-10 acres are burning to the west of Forest Road 9714. Level 2 evacuations are underway for homes 0.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 7:44:44 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com
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Posted: Sep 9, 2018

Chief Brad Creesy retiring after more than 35 years with the San Juan Island Fire Department

After more than 35 years with the department, San Juan Island Fire Chief Brad Creesy is retiring at the end of October. The community is invited to an evening reception to meet the five finalists being considered for the position. This informal meet and greet opportunity will take place from from 5-7 p.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 6:07:26 PM - SOURCE: San Juan Islander
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