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Posted: Aug 23, 2016

Box of WW2 Grenades Prompts Evacuation of CO Fire Station

Breckenridge police and Summit County sheriff's deputies cordoned off an area around the Red, White & Blue fire station on Highway 9 near Tiger Road after a woman arrived there with a box of World War II-era hand grenades and bazooka rounds for disposal.
A fire station in Breckenridge, Colorado, was evacuated after a woman went there to dispose of a box of World War II-era hand grenades and bazooka rounds, according to a report.

Breckenridge police chief Dennis McLaughlin said the woman contacted police saying she had some old ammunition to dispose of. Officers directed her to the fire station, where they often collect unwanted bullets. Officials were surprised when the woman opened her trunk to reveal a small cache of antique explosives she had received from her grandfather.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2016

Updated Gov. Inslee blames climate change as wildfires rage in Eastern Washington

Several wildfires continued to burn in Eastern Washington Tuesday and Gov. Jay Inslee blamed climate change in part for the rising number of blazes in recent years. Firefighters appeared to be gaining the upper hand against wildfires burning in the Spokane region, although heavy smoke blanketed the state's second-largest city.
- PUB DATE: 8/23/2016 11:43:56 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19
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Posted: Aug 23, 2016

Kennewick (WA) Fire Department Dedicates New Station

Four minutes. That could mean the difference between life and death. When Kennewick city officials were considering spending $4.7 million to build and equip a fifth fire station, they talked a lot about getting more quickly to fires and medical emergencies. The last fire station in Kennewick was built 20 years ago.
More than 275 people attended a recent dedication ceremony for the newest fire station in Kennewick, Washington.

The fire department’s goal is to respond to emergency medical calls in four minutes and fires in five minutes. But until the opening of Fire Station 5 Monday, travel time to many local areas was closer to eight.

The 12,500-square-foot station fire station has living quarters for six and space to park three to four fire and emergency vehicles. It reportedly cost $3.775M.

The new station has polished concrete floors, long-lasting LED lights, and a low-water garden that the Benton County Conservation District helped install. There iss also a community classroom that the residents can use for meetings of up to 15 people.

“We’re trying to build a station we can carry into the future,” said Neil Hines, operations chief for the Kennewick Fire Department.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2016

Firefighter Injured after Fire Truck Flips in AR

(Via KARK) Highway 9 is an ordinary Arkansas country road. It has turn after turn but Sunday morning a Choctaw firefighter took a turn for the worse on the state highway. "My heart just sunk," says Choctaw Fire Chief Lamar Harvey.
A Choctaw (AR) firefighter was injured in an accident involving a fire apparatus Sunday morning, according to a news report.

Choctaw Fire Chief Lamar Harvey says a volunteer firefighter was en route to a house fire when he lost control, rolled over multiple times, and crashed into a creek. The firefighter was transported to a hospital with only cuts and bruises.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2016

Department Brings Out Pink Fire Truck for Cancer Awareness

Raising money to fight cancer. That's the goal of the Old National Car Show Monday night in Granger.
The Clay Fire Department rolled out a pink fire apparatus during a recent car show in Granger, Indiana, to raise cancer awareness.

"They have went through so much that other people can't even imagine. We're here to honor them and help support those folks that are going through those fights,” said Dave Cherrone.
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