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East Haven (CT) Puts New Fire Apparatus on Road
East Haven (CT) Puts New Fire Apparatus on Road
Posted: Jun 5, 2018

East Haven (CT) Puts New Fire Apparatus on Road

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After more than a year of planning, the East Haven Fire Department put a new engine out on the road on May 24. The new engine is built with state-of-the-art equipment that officials say will allow fire fighters to be properly prepared for any situation they might be called to while on the job.

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The new fire truck, Squad 1, is manufactured by Spartan/Smeal and replaces the old 2005 Marion Quint engine. The department awarded the bid in early January for a total cost of $625,000, an amount planned for in the fiscal year 2017-’18 capital improvement plan.  

Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli said because his department is considered an all-hazard fire company, this engine helps firefighters respond to not only fires, but EMS calls, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous spills, and any other incident the department might be called out for.

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Alexandria (MN) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident
Alexandria (MN) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident
Posted: Jun 5, 2018

Alexandria (MN) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident

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The State Patrol says a GMC Sierra, driven by 38 year old Josh Hills, was traveling westbound on 50th Ave with a green light when it entered the intersection. The fire truck, driven by 46 year old Joe Waldorf was on its way to a grass fire with lights and sirens activated.  The Patrol says it was traveling Southbound on Highway 29 with a red light.  The fire truck and the GMC collided in the middle of the intersection.

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Both firefighters, Waldorf and 43 year old Nathan Borden were taken to Alomere Health for observation. Alexandria Fire Chief Jeff Karrow says the men suffered no serious injuries, but recorded some bumps, bruises and cuts. Both were wearing seat belts and the airbags deployed. The grass rig was totaled. Karrow says Hills was also taken to the hospital in a private vehicle for observation. 
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Posted: Jun 5, 2018

Three lose their home in Yakima County following mysterious brush fire

Firefighters say three people have lost their home after fire at a row of bushes spread to the inside of a house in Yakima County. Firefighters with Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 5 were alerted to a fire outside the home at 611 Webster Road near Sunnyside around 4:39 p.m., Monday and found bushes on fire which had already spread to the exterior of the house.
- PUB DATE: 6/5/2018 1:09:29 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima
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Posted: Jun 5, 2018

Wildfire burns 2,800 acres of Richland nuclear reservation

A wildfire spread quickly about 2,800 acres of the Hanford nuclear reservation Sunday night. No radiologically contaminated areas or buildings burned, said Rae Moss, spokeswoman for Mission Support Alliance, the Hanford contractor in charge of the Hanford Fire Department. The fire was spotted at about 6:45 p.
- PUB DATE: 6/5/2018 8:17:14 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic
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Posted: Jun 5, 2018

Grant County wildfire destroys four buildings

A large wildfire destroyed four buildings in southern Grant County in the town of Schwana on Sunday. Grant County Fire District 8, 10 and 11 responded to the wildfire report on the west side of state Route 243. The blaze burned at least one structure, which the Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports was a temporary residence, and three non-residential buildings.
- PUB DATE: 6/5/2018 7:29:39 AM - SOURCE: Columbia Basin Herald
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