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Posted: Feb 29, 2016

Quilcene Fire District to ask voters to approve levy on April 26 ballot

The Quilcene Fire District will ask voters to approve a six-year emergency medical services levy on the April 26 special election ballot. The levy is to take over funding of new positions once a grant that has funded them expires. “The new firefighters give us the opportunity to create a greater level of service with a two-year grant,” said Deputy Chief Don Svetich of Jefferson County Fire District No.
- PUB DATE: 2/29/2016 6:48:27 AM - SOURCE: Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News
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Posted: Feb 29, 2016

Quilcene Fire District to ask voters to approve levy on April 26 ballot

The Quilcene Fire District will ask voters to approve a six-year emergency medical services levy on the April 26 special election ballot. The levy is to take over funding of new positions once a grant that has funded them expires. “The new firefighters give us the opportunity to create a greater level of service with a two-year grant,” said Deputy Chief Don Svetich of Jefferson County Fire District No.
- PUB DATE: 2/29/2016 6:48:27 AM - SOURCE: Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News
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Posted: Feb 29, 2016

OK Firefighter Run Over by Brush Pumper Truck

A Ponca City firefighter is in critical condition with leg injuries after accidentally getting run over by a brush pumper truck. Lt. Lyle Crandall was responding to reports of a grass fire at the time of the accident. The accident occurred during the transfer of a brush pumper truck.
An Oklahoma firefighter was injured after being run over by a brush pumper truck, according to a report.

The accident occurred during the transfer of a brush pumper truck.

Crandall sustained a traumatic injury to his left foot and leg as well as his right leg.

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Posted: Feb 29, 2016

Acton Fire Department Loses Half Its Fleet Of Fire Trucks

ACTON (CBS) - Firefighters from the South Acton station went to work thanks to a loaner engine truck from Concord on Friday. Hopefully, it represents a change in luck for the town's heroes. "Happens in threes," said Acting Fire Chief Robert Hart. "It's all a headache, but it is what it is.
The fire department is down to just two of its own engines thanks to three unfortunate scenarios. The full fleet includes four engines and one ladder truck.

In December, the town’s only ladder truck caught fire in the station; an electrical issue most likely started it. One engine went down due to mechanical problems. On Wednesday, a  SUV slammed into another engine while it returned from a call.

It is unclear when the damaged trucks will be fixed and it how much it will cost.

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Posted: Feb 29, 2016

New Jersey fire chief suffers heart attack during large house blaze

Two firefighters were injured in a large blaze on Channel Lane Saturday night, including the borough's fire chief, who suffered a heart attack. Police arrived at the home at around 6:15 p.m. after receiving a report of heavy black smoke and flames emanating from the house. When officers arrived, the home was engulfed in flames, according to the Mantoloking Police Department.
- PUB DATE: 2/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Newark Star-Ledger/NJ.com
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