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Posted: Oct 9, 2018

Can firefighter training be too aggressive?

You are at the training grounds, moving through some hoseline deployment evolutions. It’s a beautiful day, and everyone is enjoying the opportunity to get some hands-on training completed. The training division has created timed evolutions, and it’s become somewhat of a competition between adjacent companies.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1
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Posted: Oct 9, 2018

Ohio fire chief encouraged by early results of new addict-assistance program

A six-month-old program aimed at getting help for people addicted to opioids is seeing positive results , according to leaders of the effort. The city’s heroin quick response team has contacted 65 people who have had an opioid overdose since its launch March 1. Called the Helping Overdose through Prevention and Education, or HOPE, program, a team consisting of a police officer, paramedic and a social worker has a goal of meeting with a person who overdosed within three to five days to connect them with appropriate assistance.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hamilton Journal-News
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Posted: Oct 9, 2018

Vancouver man believes truck was torched because of Trump bumper stickers

A Vancouver, Washington man believes his bumper stickers are the reason someone set his truck on fire. “It took me by surprise,” said Johnny Mackay. “It blew me away.” Mackay left his truck outside the Garage Bar and Grille after some drinks Sunday night. He returned early Monday morning to find the truck torched.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5
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Posted: Oct 8, 2018

Lorain (OH) Residents Waiting for Fire Station

The short answer, the $1.7 million the city of Lorain asked to have, for a new fire station, still hasn't been used. 

 

Luman owns the Gas Station and Auto Repair shop across the street from the land where the station is set to be built, at Missouri Avenue and Garfield Boulevard.

 

Luman isn't the only one wondering. He told News 5 it's the talk of the neighborhood. 

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Posted: Oct 8, 2018

Newnan (GA) Breaks Ground on Fire Station

The 7,347-square-foot station will house 24-hour staffing for one engine.  

Mayor Keith Brady thanked the citizens of Newnan and Coweta County for voting on the SPLOST which helped fund the fire station, which also allowed the city to avoid any long-term debt as a result.

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