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Posted: Nov 3, 2017

In 1969, Alaska citizens saved coupons to buy firetruck

Homer residents turned to Betty Crocker when they needed a firetruck in the late 1960s after learning about a promotion offered by General Mills. The nationally known company offered a program where people could turn in their coupons for large househlold items. An $800 piano could be purchased with 160,000 coupons redeemed at one-half penny each, according to a Homer Tribune article, titled "Bringing home 'Betty," by Naomi Klouda.
- PUB DATE: 11/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Senior Voice
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Posted: Nov 3, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Rescue-Pumper

Garfield (NJ) Fire Department MVP rescue-pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Posted: Nov 3, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Rescue-Pumper

Garfield (NJ) Fire Department MVP rescue-pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2017

Video: Man Steals Ohio Ambulance with Patient and Medic Inside

Medics were called to the 400 block of Salem Avenue on October 20 around 6:30 p.m. on a call of a person down. While they were treating the person and getting the patient into the ambulance, police say the keys were in the ignition of the ambulance. That's when Jeffrey Brown, 44, of Dayton is accused of jumping in to the driver's seat and taking off.

 

 

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Posted: Nov 2, 2017

Rural (TX) Volunteer Fire Department Gets $20,000 Grant

Chief Allen McWhirter of West Lake Limestone VFD says the slip-on will be used to knock down grass fires in their growing wildland interface, farming, and ranching community.

 

The department said they are excited to administer the training on operating a military vehicle that will enable them to protect life at a greater capacity.

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