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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

Fairfield Glade (TN) FD Thanks Community for Support of Mini Pumper Purchase

The Fairfield Glade Fire Department (FGFD) held a celebration of appreciation to the community for all the support given throughout the fundraising to purchase a Mini Pumper Attack Truck (MPAT) and a new (used) engine March 8 on "The Square."

“This is the culmination of everything we have been doing,” said Cyd Reide, Fairfield Glade (FG) resident and avid supporter of the FGFD. “We wanted to thank the community for all their help and it’s nice when they can see their contributions come to fruition.”



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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

New Price Tag On San Diego (CA) Fire Station Needs Tops $91 Million

San Diego would need to spend more than $91 million to fully implement the findings of a recent report on the city's fire safety needs, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Analyst's Office. The figure represents the cost of building seven new, unfunded fire stations throughout the city.

The figure represents the cost of building seven new, unfunded fire stations throughout the city. Operating those stations, plus another five that the city is already planning to build, would cost about $18.7 million per year.



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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

Options Considered for Cramped EMS Building

County commissioners are still looking for solutions to problems with the cramped and deteriorating station that houses Miami County Emergency Medical Services at 32765 Clover Drive. County officials have been discussing the issues at the station for the past several years.
The EMS building was built in 1996, and commissioners back in 2012 discussed a number of ongoing issues, such as the septic system, bathroom fungus, stucco and garage door issues, roof gutter discharge, misaligned doors, landscaping and drainage concerns, heaving floors and an overall lack of space.
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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

Puerto Vallarta Firefighters Receive New Equipment

April 3, 2017 A total of $8 million pesos of new firefighter's equipment was delivered to Puerto Vallarta this morning during a ceremony lead by Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña at the municipal sports center, Agustín Flores Contreras. Funding for the equipment was 80% of from the city and 20% federal funds, according to the mayor in an interview with the media.
the municipal government delivered the special firefighting equipment to UMPC and Firefighters, including 3 trucks with 1,500 liter capacity.
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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

FDNY creates body-armor clad EMS units for mass casualty situations

The FDNY has beefed up its preparedness for mass casualty incidents by creating special EMS units equipped to enter “hot zones” and triage victims on the spot — even if police haven’t yet secured the area, the Daily News has learned. The 25-member task force units came about as a result of the Nov. 13, 2015 atrocities in Paris, the Fire Department said.
- PUB DATE: 4/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News
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