Posted: Apr 5, 2018
On the same day in June 1980, Phil Hadley and Terry Lamb were hired to work the hand crew of the Ventura County Fire Department.
Last week, the two retired together, ending their final shifts at 8 a.m. Thursday in Simi Valley. Both are 55.
“It’s a blessing working with your best friend each day,” Hadley said Wednesday, hours before the end of their last shift.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Ventura County Star
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Posted: Apr 5, 2018
The imagery of firefighters is a valuable commodity for anyone trying to sell a product, advance an issue or even influence politicians. We are coveted coalition partners with interests ranging from climate change to wireless carriers. There are times when the fire service chooses to partner with other organizations or an industry on an issue, lending our image to a worthy cause or even supporting a commercial product.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse
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Posted: Apr 5, 2018
Brockton firefighter and amateur golfer Matt Parziale had a dream come true on Wednesday when he hit the links alongside his inspiration, four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods.
Parziale, Woods, and professional golfer Fred Couples set off around noon to share a practice round on Wednesday at Augusta National Golf Club ahead of the first round of the Masters.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Brockton Enterprise
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Posted: Apr 5, 2018
Nauvoo (IL) Fire Protection District pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; APR 2,000-gallon polypropylene tank; Waterous CXVK 1,250-gpm PTO pump.
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Posted: Apr 5, 2018
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Nauvoo (IL) Fire Protection District pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; APR 2,000-gallon polypropylene tank; Waterous CXVK 1,250-gpm PTO pump.
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