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Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Contract piggybacking: An audit focus

“Piggybacking” refers to one local government making purchases from contracts awarded by another government or group of governments via an interlocal agreement or contract. Piggybacking is a convenient way to procure goods or services. However, the Washington Auditor's Office has seen an increasing number of local governments use this alternative method without completing the process properly. National purchasing cooperatives are becoming more widely used, and many of these are based in other states where the laws do not align with Washington law. 
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Posted: Nov 30, 2017

PIOs: New NFFF app helps keep community & firefighters safe

The new Be a Hero, Save a Hero® mobile app from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) can help your community stay safe with valuable fire prevention information, special weather and seasonal notifications, and more.  It’s available now for you to share with the public as you remind them to change their smoke alarm batteries and the benefits of 10-year smoke alarms.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Aurora (CO) Fire Station Under Construction Catches On Fire

The two-alarm blaze is at Fire Station 15, 1880 S. Flat Rock Trail, according to the fire department. The two-story, 12,850-square-foot station is near the intersection of East Jewel Avenue and Flat Rock, according to planning documents.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Harvey (IL) Area Fire Apparatus

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Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Colorado fire station under construction catches fire

An Aurora Fire station under construction near East Jewell Avenue and E-470 caught fire Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews battled flames shooting from the roof of Aurora Fire Station No. 15, which is currently under construction in the Murphy Creek neighborhood. The two-alarm fire broke out sometime Wednesday afternoon at the construction site located at 1880 South Flat Rock Trail.
- PUB DATE: 11/30/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Denver Channel
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