Posted: Jun 7, 2017
A new Fire Chief with 40 years of experience in Wisconsin and Arizona has been hired by the city of Ocean Shores, Mayor Crystal Dingler announced on Monday.
David Bathke will assume command of the Ocean Shores Fire Department later this month, Dingler said.
“His career has progressed through the ranks in Wisconsin as a firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, training officer, battalion chief, and fire chief: Serving the city of West Bend, city of Wauwatosa, town of Lisbon, and Ripon Area Fire District,” a news release said.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: northcoastnews.com/
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Posted: Jun 7, 2017
It’s hard to tell from the outside just how much damage was done to the Subway on the morning of Memorial Day. But the fire was bad enough to shut it down.
Inside, you can see the counter and bags of chips still sit untouched. On the doors signs reading do not enter. Investigators found three points of ignition, and that was the easy part.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: http://klewtv.com
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Posted: Jun 7, 2017

Norton Shores (MI) Fire Department heavy rescue. HME 1871W cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 20-foot heavy-duty stainless steel rescue body.
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Posted: Jun 6, 2017
Eden Volunteer Fire Department purchased a new, large brush truck with a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The new truck has a 2,500-gallon water tank, foam capability, scene lighting and 42 inch railing for the safety of the firefighters.
Eden VFD covers a 900-square-mile protection area where they encounter rolling steep slopes, flat farm and ranch land and steep creek beds.
The primary purpose for the truck is wildland firefighting but the department will also use it as a mini-pumper to draft and shuttle water, traffic control and structure fires.
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Posted: Jun 6, 2017
Madisonville Independent Fire Company was established in 1953 with gatherings taking place at Grange Hall until the land where the hall currently sits was donated by the Henry Drinker Estate in 1957.
The first white truck was bought in 1956 from Harvey’s Lake Fire Company for $1,000. The first president was John Kolibab who took office in 1956. Albert Ives was also elected the same year as the first serving chief.
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