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Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Three hospitalized with 'significant smoke inhalation' in Walla Walla house fire

Three people were taken by ambulance to Providence Saint Mary Medical Center with "significant smoke inhalation" in a Walla Walla house fire Monday, April 3, according to emergency dispatch communication. Crews from the Walla Walla Fire Department, College Place Fire Department and Walla Walla County Fire District 4 were dispatched to the 1400 block of South 15th Avenue at 11:28 a.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Union-Bulletin - Metered Site
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Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Marysville Fire District Chief retires after nearly 4 decades of service

The Marysville Fire District is celebrating the retirement of Chief Darryl Neuhoff, who has worked as a firefighter in Snohomish County for nearly four decades. His career started in 1983 at Snohomish County Fire District 20, where he worked in the Lake Godwin area. Over the next 15 years, he worked as a volunteer and career firefighter before being promoted to Lieutenant, then Fire Chief.
- PUB DATE: 4/3/2023 9:54:00 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Firefighters respond to two Kelso fires Monday

Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to two fires Monday in the Kelso area, and fire and law enforcement officials are investigating the causes of both blazes. Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Joe Tone said fire crews responded to a home at 12:20 a.m. in the 800 block of Fourth Avenue. Tone said the homeowner had already extinguished the fire before units arrived.
- PUB DATE: 4/3/2023 4:45:00 PM - SOURCE: The Daily News
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Posted: Apr 3, 2023

TX Firefighter Suffers Severe Whiplash in Rollover Accident

According to a report from ABC7, the second of two Stinnett (TX) Fire Department (SFD) firefighters who was hurt in a rollover crash Friday received slightly better news about his neck injury today.

Although the SFD initially reported that the firefighter may have suffered two hairline fractures in his neck, they are now saying the injury was actually “severe whiplash.” He is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after consulting with a physical therapist.

The crash occurred while the members were responding to a wildfire in the Canadian River bottom FM 2277. The two firefighters were transported to Golden Plains Community Hospital in Borger.

One member was treated and released, while the other was transferred to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo.

The SFD thanked The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle and Panhandle Firemen’s & Fire Marshals’ Association for their support.

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Posted: Apr 3, 2023

City of Lancaster (PA) Dedicates New Fire Station 3

The city of Lancaster dedicated the new Fire Station 3 Saturday, wgal.com reported. The Bureau of Fire also celebrated its 141st birthday.

The completed renovation of Fire Station 3 marks a total investment of $13.6 million in Fire Bureau facilities since 2020, the report said.

Saturday’s open house featured demonstrations, a restored 1936 Mack Fire Truck Cab (Ladder A), self-guided tours, kids’ activities, food, and the opening of a time capsule.

April 1 is also the first day of the Fire Bureau’s open application period for potential firefighters.

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