Monthly Archives October 2014

CAL Fire Pilot Dies

October 8, 2014 Events  No comments

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP)

In this photo provided by Donald Talend, smoke rises from a plane crash Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, near Chinquapin, Calif. The S-2T air tanker fighting a wildfire near Yosemite National Park in Northern California smashed into a canyon wall on the edge of Yosemite National Park, killing the pilot, sending wreckage tumbling to the ground below and leaving onlookers shocked at the grim spectacle.

"I heard a large explosion, I looked up on the steep canyon wall and saw aircraft debris was actually raining down the side of the mountain after the impact," said California Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Michael, who was stopping traffic along state Route 140 near the west entrance of the park because of the wildfire when he saw the plane crash Tuesday afternoon.

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It’s Fire Prevention Week

October 6, 2014 Events  No comments

Did you know that many people don’t test their smoke alarms as often as they should? When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. You need working smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Test yours every month!

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FFD Wears Pink!

October 4, 2014 Events  No comments

During October, you'll notice many of our members wearing our station t-shirts that sport some pink in support of Breast Cancer awareness month.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). But millions of women are surviving the disease thanks in part to early detection and improvements in treatment.

The American Cancer Society is actively fighting breast cancer by helping women get tested to find breast cancer earlier, and helping them understand their treatment options and cope with the physical and emotional side effects. They also fund research to help prevent, find, and treat breast cancer.

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New Law For Motorist

October 1, 2014 Events  No comments

October 1, 2014: Maryland's Move Over law now includes TOW TRUCKS as well as police, fire, and emergency rescue personnel.

Please help spread the word and keep us safe!

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