VIDEO: A Washington-based team that supports first responders on the frontlines is preparing for what could be another demanding wildfire season— and whatever other disasters may come. “In a time of emergency, every second matters,” said Chandler Martello, manager of Verizon’s Frontline Crisis Response Team. Martello leads one of dozens of teams across the country that remain on call 24/7, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. A former volunteer firefighter in Pierce County, he says he understands firsthand how critical communication is during emergencies.

“I understand the demands and the needs for communication in a time of emergency,” Martello said. “So it’s super important for me that I’m there when I’m called upon.” Based in Buckley, Martello’s team can respond anywhere in Washington, pulling from multiple equipment locations strategically placed across the state to speed up response times. “This is just one of many different locations we have response equipment in around the state of Washington,” he said. “So we’re able to rapidly respond and grab that equipment that is near that emergency.”

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The Fort Wayne Fire Department plans to purchase a new 100-foot ladder truck, following city council funding approval,.

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Understanding rigging capabilities and limitations is crucial for a safe outcome.

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Be bolder in showing and explaining what we do. With public understanding and support, the funding requests become a little easier.

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Ticonderoga residents approved a $12.98 million fire station project by 45 votes. Construction will start in 2027, with a tax increase of $107 annually for homes assessed at $100,000.

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