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Posted: Sep 27, 2017

New Rescue Truck for OC Fire Department

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Fire chief Mark Hicks said the estimated replacement cost for the previous truck was $90,000 but that the new truck was purchased for $41,000. Hicks said the lower cost was a result of a different design and new ideas on how best to optimize service, including carrying the rescue tool on a fire engine rather than in the rescue truck.
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Posted: Sep 27, 2017

New Pumper Increases Amherst Fire Department's Capacity to Fight Fires

The Amherst Fire Department recently received a 2018 pumper from Metal Fab in New Brunswick. The pumper, valued at more than $500,000, is now in service and replaces a 10-year old pumper that will now be used as a reserve. "This is a huge addition to our department," Chief Greg Jones said.
The pumper has more room for crew and the compartments are lit by LED lights, which places less strain on the truck.

Jones said the department began reviewing its needs about four years ago and a new pumper was quickly identified. It’s the first full fire truck the department has purchased in 10 years. 
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Posted: Sep 27, 2017

Good Samaritan could face charges for trying to help rescue child from burning truck in Snoqualmie Pass

An Idaho woman who acted as a good Samaritan when a child was stuck inside a burning truck could face charges - all over a fire extinguisher. “I’m in absolute shock,” said Tequila Isaacson who jumped in to help when the pickup truck went up in flames. It happened near the Washington State Department of Transportation restroom building on Snoqualmie Pass.
- PUB DATE: 9/27/2017 2:26:09 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Sep 27, 2017

Ohio city considers mandatory retirement age for police, firefighters

Mayor Dennis Hanwell and City Law Director Gregory Huber are asking City Council to consider instituting a mandatory retirement age of 65 for the city's police and fire chiefs. The age restriction would also be considered for all city police officers and firefighters, pending discussions with the safety forces' unions.
- PUB DATE: 9/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com
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Posted: Sep 27, 2017

Rhode Island deputy fire chief pleads not guilty to assault at firehouse

Cranston’s deputy fire chief, who is also the department’s union president, faced a Kent County judge Tuesday on charges that he punched and assaulted a fellow firefighter while on duty. Paul Valletta, 59, of Warwick, was arrested by Rhode Island State Police on Sept. 10 following a heated incident at the Scituate Avenue firehouse the day before.
- PUB DATE: 9/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJAR-TV NBC 10 Providence
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