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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

New Rescue Truck Game Changer for MFD

New enhanced fire/rescue truck a game changer for Miami Fire Department. MIAMI - A brand spanking new, shiny red 2017 Ford 550 XL Fire/Rescue Truck No. 5 was delivered to the South Miami Fire Station on Wednesday.

The new fire/rescue truck was purchased in a lease to own agreement with Unruh Fire to replace an old unit.

"We will be making payments. We're using our county funds through tax money," Highsmith said.

Schamle went over each feature of the truck and explained them to the firefighters.

"This truck will do anything," Schamle said. "It's built for a lot of storage, specifically for all the items needed for the department. It's not just open for stuffing anything anywhere – there's specific slots for spine boards, and Stokes baskets and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) packs, everything is designated for very specific items."

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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

Firefighters step up to save lives in Seattle

Firefighters are used to saving lives.That can involve carrying someone out of a burning building or even rescuing a cat from a tree. On March 12, local firefighters will don their gear for a much different lifesaving effort. Local firefighters are participating in the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb in an effort to fight deadly diseases.
- PUB DATE: 3/3/2017 12:41:23 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2
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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

Firefighters recover man's body from Des Moines Marina

A South King Fire and Rescue dive team recovered a body from the Des Moines Marina Thursday night. Police were called to the scene just before 8:30 p.m. when someone reported seeing the body in the water. The dive team was called in and pulled the body of a man from the water. Investigators said the man appears to be between 50 and 60 years old.
- PUB DATE: 3/3/2017 12:20:58 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

Lacey fire chief wins praise and raise from board, which boosts salary to $170k

Based on his job performance in 2016, Lacey Fire District 3 Chief Steve Brooks has been rewarded with a 2.5-percent cost-of-living adjustment to boost his 2017 salary to $170,832 from $166,660, according to a copy of his performance appraisal. The Olympian requested the document through a public records request.
- PUB DATE: 3/3/2017 3:33:15 AM - SOURCE: Olympian
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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

FDNY Commissioner to crack down on department hazing by meeting with leadership

The FDNY is turning up the heat on hazing with a stricter policy that includes tougher punishments for offenders — and a new level of accountability for firehouse officers. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro is taking the unprecedented step of calling all 900 FDNY officers — including those in the highest ranks — to Randalls Island for a personal sit-down with him, the Daily News has learned.
- PUB DATE: 3/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News
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