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Posted: Jan 3, 2018

Investigation underway after contaminants found in Spokane Fire Department air compressors

The state is investigating the Spokane Fire Department after contaminants reportedly were found in firefighters’ air tanks. The discovery, which occurred in mid-November after firefighters noticed a foul smell coming from air canisters during a breathing test, prompted fire department leaders to shut down all three of the department’s air compressors.
- PUB DATE: 1/3/2018 6:03:46 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Jan 3, 2018

Landslide Threat Leads To Evacuations Near Rattlesnake Ridge in Yakima County

Officials in Yakima County, Washington, are strongly urging residents living below a shifting mountainside near Union Gap to evacuate. ?? A huge crack that appeared on Rattlesnake Ridge last year is beginning to widen. Firefighters are going door-to-door asking about 50 residents who live on the south side of the mountain to leave their homes.
- PUB DATE: 1/3/2018 5:56:00 PM - SOURCE: KUOW 94.9FM - Puget Sound Public Radio
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Posted: Jan 3, 2018

Waverly (OH) Receives New Fire Apparatus

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Posted: Jan 3, 2018

Voters Will Consider Londonderry (MA) Fire Station Upgrade Plan

At a public bond hearing Dec. 18, fire officials came before Town Council to give updates on the plan that, if approved, would expand the station space, add more room for equipment and better facilities for fire staff, administration and services.

Fire Chief Darren O’Brien told councilors and those attending the meeting that the proposed expansion plan would take the Mammoth Road station into the future as a well-equipped, successful facility to serve the community and its residents.

O’Brien also remembered his father, also a Londonderry firefighter, who had a part in the original building and its construction dating back decades.

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Posted: Jan 3, 2018

Three Firefighters Among Six Injured After Centennial (CO) Fire Apparatus Accident

One adult in the pickup suffered serious injuries, and one adult and one minor in the pickup suffered minor injuries.  

A firefighter in the firetruck suffered serious injuries. Two other firefighters also suffered unknown injuries.  

All six of the injured were taken to a hospital to be treated. The extent of the injuries is not known.

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