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Posted: Feb 21, 2017

Illegal marijuana growing operation uncovered during Bellevue house fire

Firefighters battling a house fire in the Woodridge neighborhood Tuesday morning uncovered an illegal marijuana growing operation. Around 6:47 a.m. on Feb. 21, the Bellevue Fire Department was alerted to a house fire in the 1300 block of 121st Ave SE. A dozen fire trucks and other apparatus’ sped to the scene and were able to put the fire out in 14 minutes, according to the department.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2017 1:08:53 PM - SOURCE: Bellevue Reporter
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Posted: Feb 21, 2017

Mercer Island firefighters respond to chimney fire on Wembley Lane

Mercer Island Fire Department’s Battalion 91, Engine 91 and Engine 92 responded to a residential structure fire, based on reports of flames seen on a roof of a house near the intersection of Island Crest Way and Southeast 46th Street, on Feb. 19. Battalion 91 upgraded the incident from “unconfirmed” en route, and initiated a confirmed structure fire response from multiple Bellevue Fire Department units and one Eastside Fire Department unit.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2017 1:02:44 PM - SOURCE: Mercer Island Reporter
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Posted: Feb 21, 2017

Video: New Jersey Fire Trucks Responding

Still courtesy of DemonRacer2.

Via his YouTube channel, user Demonracer2 shared a video compilation of a number of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles responding, mostly in New Jersey.

Watch below. Still courtesy of Demonracer2.

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Posted: Feb 21, 2017

Decatur (PA) Fire Company Gets New Fire Gear

McCLURE -New gear continues to roll into the firehouse for the Decatur Fire Co. Chief Mark Wolfgang said the fire company will be purchasing two complete new sets of fire gear for the station. "The replacement is part of our plan," he said.
The Decatur (PA) Fire Company will purchase two complete seats of turnout gear thanks to a state grant.

The company was awarded a total of $12,101.36 for upkeep through a grant program created by the legislature and is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
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Posted: Feb 21, 2017

Grand Island (NE) Firefighters Await New Apparatus

A massive fire in downtown Hastings illustrates where another local community is vulnerable, but not for much longer.Hastings firefighters relied on two ladder trucks to fight that blaze.Grand Island only has one, and last year it was out of service for 12
The Grand Island (NE) Fire Department is awaiting the delivery of a new quint, which Chief Cory Schmidt says will help local property owners by driving down insurance rates.

Schmidt said the quint will be stationed in the northwest part of the city, with the department's current ladder truck in the southeast, providing better geographic coverage.
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