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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Hallsburg (TX) VFD Improves Firefighting Capabilities

A grant given to the Hallsburg Volunteer Fire Department from Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program will help expand the department's capability to fight wildland fires. The grant, which totals $18,891, will provide funds for the department to buy a new slip-on unit that is designed to fight grass and brush fires.
The new unit will replace an old one that is beginning to fail.

"The apparatus is built for the rigors of the fire service and easily mounted in the back of a pick-up or a custom-built bed and is especially effective in handling wildland fires, car fires and many others," Hallsburg assistant fire Chief Phillip Wilson said in a Thursday news release.

"We had just purchased a 2006 one-ton truck and were going to put a tank on it when we received the notice that we were approved for this slip-on unit," Wilson said.

The new slip-on has a 500-gallon water tank and foam capabilities. It has gone into service and already responded to two calls.

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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Public Safety to Cut Ribbon on Petoskey (MI) Fire Apparatus

The Petoskey Department of Public Safety invites the public to get an up-close view of its newest fire truck at a ribbon-cutting event on Saturday, Oct. 29, in downtown Petoskey. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday along East Mitchell Street near the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce office.
The $1.1 million fire truck, built by Sutphen Corp., is equipped with a 100-foot aerial platform. A public safety millage which city voters approved in August allowed for its purchase. A portion of Mitchell Street will be closed during Saturday's ribbon-cutting, and public safety staff will be on hand to answer questions
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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Report: Over half of Washington homes most at risk of wildfire are in Spokane area

Over half of Washington homes most at risk of wildfire are in Spokane area, report says. Over 18,000 single-family homes in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area are at high risk of wildfire damage, with more than half of those rated at extreme risk, according to a new report from real estate data firm CoreLogic.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2016 2:00:15 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Dual-Purpose Dries Turnout Gear and Hose

After contaminated hose and turnout gear has been thoroughly and safely washed, it is necessary for it to be dried in a quick and safe manner. Circul-Air Drying Cabinets provide a safe and more economical alternative to the cost of towers and the damaging practice of drying on hot pavement or in intense sunlight – both of which have the potential to damage expensive equipment. Fresh air is drawn over thermostatically controlled, 1000-watt heater strips by a high volume, top mounted axial fan. Variable dryer settings can maintain an optimum hose drying temperature. Or, as an alternative to the warm air settings available, the ambient air setting dries without heat.

Circul-Air’s Dual Purpose Dryer allows hose and turnout gear to be dried quickly and safely, minimizing shrinkage while ensuring a rapid return to service. When emergencies arise, you want your equipment ready to go, so it’s essential to get hose and turnout gear back into service as quickly as possible. Circul-Air’s high-capacity drying cabinet handles up to 500 feet of 5-inch hose. Ten removable galvanized steel shelves permit other items to be dried in the cabinet, and a 12-hour timer shuts down the dryer automatically. You’ll use less energy and never overheat and damage the hose.

Features include: 

  • Now with an Industry Leading 5 year warranty
  • 900 CFM
  • Average life cycle of 35+ years
  • Conforms to NFPA 1851
  • Dry 4-6 sets of gear easily in 4 hours or less
  • Dry 500ft of 5 inch hose in 10-12 hours
  • Easily dry boots and gloves without additional accessories
  • Easy to use control panel with an automatic 12 hour shut off timer
  • ETL CSA certified
  • Professional grade quality
  • AFG grant approved
  • Includes 2 shelves and 6 gear hangers

For more information, visit www.circul-air-corp.com.

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Posted: Oct 27, 2016

Pullman firefighters rescue man from apartment fire

A 57-year-old Pullman man was rescued form a smoky apartment unit Thursday morning after a neighbor heard the smoke alarm going off and called authorities. Pullman fire crews responded to the triplex apartment on Northwest Larry around 3:45 a.m. Lieutenant Andrew Howell said when they arrived, they found the window to the downstairs apartment cracked and hazed over.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2016 7:48:13 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News
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