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Posted: Oct 17, 2017

House fire consumes former Colfax police chief's residence

A house fire erupted in Colfax but when fire crews arrived, they were shocked to see the owner of the house was a well-known first responder for the city. A charred frame is what’s left of most of former Colfax police chief Bill Hickman’s home. He said he was in the basement when he smelled smoke and immediately called 911.
- PUB DATE: 10/17/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KLEW TV
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Posted: Oct 17, 2017

Update: No sign of arson in fatal Port Orchard fire, officials say

The Kitsap County Coroner says four victims who perished in a house fire over the weekend from smoke inhalation. 38-year-old Merle Simpson, his two kids, 2-year-old Madison and 1-year-old Collin, along with Simpson's 63-year-old mother, Vili Simpson, died in the early morning fire. Only Merle's father, Donald Simpson, escaped the fire.
- PUB DATE: 10/17/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING 5
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One Killed, Two Paramedics Hurt After Michigan Ambulance Goes Off Bridge After Accident
One Killed, Two Paramedics Hurt After Michigan Ambulance Goes Off Bridge After Accident
Posted: Oct 16, 2017

One Killed, Two Paramedics Hurt After Michigan Ambulance Goes Off Bridge After Accident

Wxyz

One person was killed and two paramedics were injured after an ambulance collided with a car and went off a bridge into waist-deep water of a creek below.

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State police spokesman Lt. David Kaiser tells MLive.com the Mobile Medical Response ambulance was leaving a call early Monday when it apparently ran a stop sign in Saginaw County. He says two emergency workers were in the ambulance and the car was driven by a 21-year-old man.

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Colorado Crews Heading to California to Help Fight Wildfires
Colorado Crews Heading to California to Help Fight Wildfires
Posted: Oct 16, 2017

Colorado Crews Heading to California to Help Fight Wildfires

KDVR

Deadly wildfires continue to rip through Northern California. As the death toll continues to rise and thousands of structures are destroyed, Colorado firefighters are being called on to assist. Crews with South Metro Fire Rescue were on standby over the weekend, and on Monday, they deployed to California and immediately will spring into action when they arrive.

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Renovated Gary (IN) Fire Station Reopens
Renovated Gary (IN) Fire Station Reopens
Posted: Oct 16, 2017

Renovated Gary (IN) Fire Station Reopens

Chicago Tribune

Shuttered since 2007, Gary Fire Station No. 3 came alive again last week as firefighters and visitors celebrated its return with grilled burgers, a ribbon cutting and a prayer of gratitude. "It eases the concern for me because we're able to respond quicker to citizens in need," said Fire Chief Paul Bradley, who showed off the renovated station to guests during an open house.

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The reopening of renovated Station 3 brings the city back to 10 stations with a new $3 million station in the city's Glen Park section set to open next year, according to Bradley.

 

Built as Gary was emerging as a steel giant in 1912, the two-story red-brick structure features a large bay window in the captain's quarters facing Roosevelt Street. Bradley said the bay holds one fire engine.

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