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Posted: Oct 7, 2017

Comstock Twp Dedicates Fire Truck to Fallen Chief

COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - Every time Comstock Township firefighters take their newest engine out on a call, they'll be honoring the fire chief who died in the line of duty nearly four months ago. On Saturday, the department dedicated its new truck, Engine 913, to Chief Ed Switalski.

Switalski worked to get the new fire engine before his death. He helped design it, adding features meant to keep his men safe. Though he’ll never get to ride in it, his name is emblazoned on both sides and a copy of his obituary was placed in between the panels in the driver’s side door.


“So we will know that he is always with us,” Beauchamp explained.


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Posted: Oct 7, 2017

Fire Tuck Simulator Helps Local Firefighters

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Shawnee Heights firefighters practiced their driving in a new way on Friday. Two truck simulators were put inside inside a trailer. Firefighters of Shawnee Heights were given realistic emergencies they had to get to. The new simulator gives them training that would be too dangerous or expensive to do with a real firetruck.

The new simulator gives them training that would be too dangerous or expensive to do with a real firetruck.


Interim fire chief Rick Diebert, said the biggest takeaway from it is teaching better ways to drive the trucks.


“We try to teach them to look ahead and expect the unexpected, basically,” Diebert said.


The KU Fire and Rescue Training Simulator travels all over Kansas to help firefighters.


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Posted: Oct 7, 2017

Here's What It's Like to Drive a Fire Truck

Back in April, satirical car reviewer Mr. Regular of YouTube's Regular Car Reviews went for a cruise in a Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility, noting along the way the strange mannerisms with which the general public responded to the presence of an authority figure, or at least the vehicle of such a figure.
Check out this video from the operator of a 1982 Hahn. 


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Posted: Oct 7, 2017

Inclement Weather Forecast Forces Change at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Emmitsburg, MD – Due to the forecast of rain on Sunday, October 8th, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is moving to the backup location for this weekend’s Memorial Service to honor 95 firefighters who died in the line of duty. 

Live Video of Saturday and Sunday Services

Sunday’s Memorial Service will be at Mount St. Mary’s University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, at 10:00 am and is open to the public. Parking for Press is in the A Lot. Press should plan to arrive by 8:15 am and be in place by 9:00 am. 

NFFF provides live satellite feed and streaming of ceremonies along with video of events for downloading courtesy of VISTA Worldlink, WUSA9.com, Freedom Broadcast Group and Digital Comm Link. For a complete list of fallen firefighters being honored and a widget to display their information on your website go to http://live.firehero.org . There you will also find Memorial Weekend streaming information, videos, photos, and satellite coordinates.

 

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Posted: Oct 6, 2017

Large fire destroys barn, damages house near Ravensdale

A two-alarm fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home east of here Friday afternoon. The fire was at 31900 Cumberland Kanasket Road. There were no injuries, the Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety said. Firefighters were called about 1:10 p.m. for what was described as a garage fire. But when they arrived they found a barn and small shop engulfed in flames.
- PUB DATE: 10/6/2017 5:36:04 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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