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Passing the Experience AlongSeymour Herald (blog)Although fighting fires is an important part of how the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department serves the community, responding to medical emergencies and automobile accidents play a significant role. Rod Dykes, who has been with the SVFD for more than 20 ...and more » |
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Is Interstate 80 a Safe Drive?Patch.comTed Hickman By Ted Hickman At the scene of a multi-car accident on Interstate 80 in Dixon recently, where eight people were transported to the hospital, I asked a group of emergency responders at the scene, “What the heck is going on with the Dixon ... |
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UPDATE: Rollover Accident on Route 128NPatch.comThe swerving car causing a chain reaction accident in which one car crashed into the median and rolled over, reported the MSP. Although firefighters needed to use the 'Jaws of Life,' there were only minor reported injuries, said MSP. |
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South Beloit firefighters compete over weekendBeloit Daily NewsEach team drew a scenario for a mock accident. The departments participated in limited drills one day and unlimited the next. Limited allowed use of hand tools only. Unlimited let the rescuers employ the Jaws of Life and other equipment. |
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Police investigate fatal accident on Fishing Creek RoadShore News TodayPolice responded to the scene along with the Lower Township Rescue Squad and members of the Townbank and Erma fire departments. The accident was reported on Tuesday morning at 2:51 am Firefighters were called in to use the jaws of life. |
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Rescuers Get Last Use of Junk CarsPatch.comBy Taylor K. Vecsey The East Hampton Fire Department's heavy rescue squad held a training exercise last week, where they got to practice ripping apart cars in a mock-accident scene thanks to some donations. Junk cars are, ironically, at a premium — or ... |
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How to Secure Your Fire StationFire ChiefIn February 2011, gear and equipment was stolen from a rural Mississippi fire department, including its Jaws of Life, which greatly affected the department's ability to respond to extrication calls. In Kansas City, a nighttime theft resulted in the ... |
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Man airlifted to Boston hospital after accidentThe Union LeaderDavis said a single car, driven by a man, had hit a tree, and the Durham fire department was called to bring its 'Jaws of Life' equipment to extricate the driver, who was the lone occupant of the car. Davis said the man, who he could not identify, ... |
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