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Posted: May 19, 2018

King County Officials: 2 bikers attacked by cougar did what they were supposed to do

The two mountain bikers did what they were supposed to do when they noticed a mountain lion tailing them on a trail east of Seattle. They got off their bikes. They faced the beast, shouted and tried to spook it. After it charged, one even smacked the cougar with his bike, and it ran off. It wasn't enough, authorities said.
- PUB DATE: 5/19/2018 3:37:02 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: May 18, 2018

Spokane Valley firefighters create communication network to aid in flood relief

Spokane Valley firefighters traded in their fire truck for a specially designed communications trailer this week to help with flood relief in Okanogan County. John Nelson, with the Spokane Valley Fire Department, said the crew he's with sets up radio networks to make it safer and easier for responders to stay in touch and keep up with flood relief.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2018 6:30:07 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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Posted: May 18, 2018

Equipment stolen from Yakima County station, firefighters say

Equipment has been stolen from a fire station in Yakima County, firefighters say. Firefighters with the Yakima County Fire District 5 said one of their 16 stations was burglarized Thursday morning. The alleged thief or thieves made off with $35,000 to $40,000 worth of equipment. Two brand new self-contained breathing apparatus, a generator, a circular saw, a chain saw, air lifting bags, a tool box and some fire department protective clothing used to respond to emergencies were missing in this incident.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2018 2:11:53 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima
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Posted: May 18, 2018

Photos: Fire Truck Fan In Framingham

 Rousseau has lined up a fire muster in Webster this weekend, Memorial Day ceremonies in Framingham and Fourth of July parades in Natick and Sudbury. He also maintains five retired Framingham fire trucks, including a 1930 Framingham Engine 4.
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Posted: May 18, 2018

U.S. Forest Service Opens Fire Station In Lake Isabella

The fire station and visitor center is outfitted with solar panels to produce 8 kilowatts of renewable energy for the station.

“We are very pleased with the addition of this facility to our valley," Sequoia National Forest District Ranger Al Watson said in a news release. "The location will improve response time and provide easy access to Highway 178 while contributing to the needs of the community’s health and safety.”

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