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Posted: Mar 20, 2016

Firefighter Hit by Fire Truck, Dies at Scene

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Conway Firefighter is dead after responding to a house fire Sunday afternoon on Hickory Circle. Officials say the firefighter was struck by a fire engine, resulting in the death. Conway Fire and Horry County Fire Rescue crews both responded to the fire. Lt.

Lt. Brian Van Aernem with Horry County Rescue confirmed serious injuries at that time. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard later confirmed one firefighter death.

Christopher Gene Ray from Green Sea was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Horry County Coroner's Office.

Ray has been an employee with the City of Conway since February 1, 2010.

Several people reached out on Facebook to send messages and condolences for the firefighter that passed away in the line of duty. 

"These folks put their lives on the line with every call. They run towards the danger while everyone else is running away from it."

"R.I.P.,prayers out to the surviving family and friend."

"Prayers for the family and city of Conway."

"Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here. RIP."

Deputy Coroner Tony Hendrick has scheduled an autopsy for Monday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol’s MAIT is investigating the accident.

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Posted: Mar 20, 2016

6 boats destroyed in fire at Port Orchard marina

Several boats were destroyed in a 2-alarm fire at the Port Orchard Yacht Club early Sunday morning. The fire was spotted just before 3 a.m. by a paramedic passing by the marina as he was taking a patient to Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, said officials with S. Kitsap Fire & Rescue. The medic called 911 as other reports began pouring in as well, prompting a call for several fire agencies to respond.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2016 9:37:07 AM - SOURCE: seattlepi.com
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Posted: Mar 20, 2016

6 boats destroyed in fire at Port Orchard marina

Several boats were destroyed in a 2-alarm fire at the Port Orchard Yacht Club early Sunday morning. The fire was spotted just before 3 a.m. by a paramedic passing by the marina as he was taking a patient to Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, said officials with S. Kitsap Fire & Rescue. The medic called 911 as other reports began pouring in as well, prompting a call for several fire agencies to respond.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2016 9:37:07 AM - SOURCE: seattlepi.com
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Posted: Mar 20, 2016

Lacey Fire District 3 eyes new approach to medical call response

Lacey City Council members got a glimpse of the city’s emergency response future Thursday — one in which less serious medical calls to 911 wouldn’t be handled by firefighters, paramedics and private ambulance companies, but possibly by as few as two people. That was the thrust of a presentation given by Lacey Fire District 3 Chief Steve Brooks, who outlined an emergency response model that has been studied by the district, and that it hopes to implement this year.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2016 4:49:04 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune
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Posted: Mar 20, 2016

Lacey Fire District 3 eyes new approach to medical call response

Lacey City Council members got a glimpse of the city’s emergency response future Thursday — one in which less serious medical calls to 911 wouldn’t be handled by firefighters, paramedics and private ambulance companies, but possibly by as few as two people. That was the thrust of a presentation given by Lacey Fire District 3 Chief Steve Brooks, who outlined an emergency response model that has been studied by the district, and that it hopes to implement this year.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2016 4:49:04 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune
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