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Posted: May 31, 2017

Crews train to battle wildfires by air with helicopters in Cle Elum

The Cle Elum airport became a staging ground for helitack training for the Washington State Deparrtment of Resources Wednesday. DNR grew its fleet to eight helicopters last season, and this season has added an additional two pilots. "Helitack" means using helicopters and their crews to attack fires.
- PUB DATE: 5/31/2017 8:06:38 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5

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Posted: May 31, 2017

Richland Firefighter replaces childhood inspiration as new captain

While one Richland Fire Department Captain is retiring, another is taking his place...but they share a special moment from the new captain's childhood. It started when Capt. Joe DeRousie was 10 years old at a charity basketball game. "I was just doing some organizing, cleaning out some boxes, going through the garage," he said.
- PUB DATE: 5/31/2017 7:46:25 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

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City of Marion (SC) Acknowledges Concerns About Asbestos

Posted: May 31, 2017

City of Marion (SC) Acknowledges Concerns About Asbestos

The City of Marion released a statement acknowledging concerns about the presence of asbestos in the portion of the fire department that was damaged by Hurricane Matthew.

The statement reads:

The City of Marion is aware of concerns about the presence of asbestos in a portion of the Fire Department damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The City is committed to the health and safety of our employees and citizens. The City has been in continuous contact with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) since the discovery of the damaged area in the fall of 2016, and believes that it has complied with the regulatory requirements and instructions from DHEC employees relating to asbestos detection and removal. As this matter involves the legal interests of the City, there will be no further statement at this time.

Delaware County (OH) Fire Department Boat Capsizes During Search

A rescue crew ran into problems of its own while searching for a missing kayaker in Alum Creek.

Here's a look at scene. From our vantage point looks like four rescuers are in the water, 1 standing on top. Winds are strong here @wsyx6 pic.twitter.com/4jNcNFariN
— Haley Nelson (@HaleyWSYX6) May 30, 2017

One of the boats began taking on water and as crew members tried to get to shore, it proved too much and the boat began capsizing. The crew on board could be seen jumping into the water, then rolling the boat to climb on top of it.

Fire Station Could Come to Fort Lauderdale (FL)

Years after the community fought a planned fire station at Hardy Park in Fort Lauderdale, the idea has resurfaced. City voters approved a $40 million bond issue in 2004 to build 10 fire stations. The city has completed seven stations since then.

City Commissioner Romney Rogers is holding a public meeting Thursday night to discuss possible fire station sites.

Fort Lauderdale is running out of time to spend bond money on its program to build new fire stations, the city manager said at a meeting earlier this year.

WFC News

Crews train to battle wildfires by air with helicopters in Cle Elum

Richland Firefighter replaces childhood inspiration as new captain

City of Marion (SC) Acknowledges Concerns About Asbestos

Delaware County (OH) Fire Department Boat Capsizes During Search

Fire Station Could Come to Fort Lauderdale (FL)

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