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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Follow up: Ocean Shores woman dies in fire; only 1 firefighter available to respond

The Ocean Shores Fire Department found itself critically short-handed during a blaze that turned deadly over the weekend. There was only one firefighter available to go on the call. "It just happened so fast," said neighbor Steven Monson. "All of a sudden whoosh. It just blew up like that." He is astounded by the destructive nature of the fire that consumed the small home just 15 feet from his.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2017 7:32:23 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Fire damages vacant home in Vancouver, none hurt

A fire damaged a vacant house in the Hough neighborhood Monday afternoon, and no one was hurt or displaced. Firefighters were called to a fire at 711 W. 21st St. around 2:40 p.m. The Vancouver Fire Department said the first crews at the scene saw flames showing from the rear of a small, one-story, single-family house.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2017 4:59:08 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian
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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Fire Company in Palmyra (PA) Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fire Station

A fire company in Palmyra celebrated the grand opening its new fire station on Sunday. Citizen's Fire Company No. 1 in North Londonderry Township invited the public to be there for the special dedication ceremony.
Organizers say the event shows people what it takes to be a firefighter and gives locals insight on how the central location of the new fire house will keep the community safer.

"Without the support of the government and the residents that we serve, the project could not have been started and definitely could not have been completed," said David Dugan, fire chief at Citizens Fire Company No. 1.

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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Edmonton's (Canada) 30th Fire Station Opens

On Saturday, community members and officials celebrated the opening of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services' 30th fire station in the city. "Pilot Sound fire station is an important addition to the community and will be integral to protecting the life, property and environment of not just this community, but the entire city," Fire Chief Ken Block said.
Construction of the fire station started in the fall of 2015. The city contributed $3.1 million to the project, with the province providing the remaining $9.3 million through its Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).

The 13,000-square-foot station includes living space for firefighters as well as a vented turnout gear room to store contaminated bunker gear.

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Posted: Oct 9, 2017

Dundee (FL) Fire Department Purchases Protective Vests

The Dundee Fire Department may be small, limited in budget and consist exclusively of volunteers and part-time employees, but that hasn't stopped it from being a forward-thinking agency. "Our fire chief and the fire department are always on the cutting edge of technology," Town Manager Deena Ware said.
The latest purchase for the department was nine protective vests. Eight are level 2 vests worn daily by law enforcement. The other is a ballistic vest, which would be used for something like an active shooter situation. Chief Joe Carbone said firefighters nationally are receiving more training on how to operate during more serious calls.

Carbone, who also serves as deputy chief in Winter Haven, said Dundee was the only fire agency in Polk County that he knew of with protective vests for their firefighters. The town was able to piggyback off a state contract and get them for less than $500 per vest. Otherwise, they would have been close to $900 apiece, Carbone said.

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