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They Call, We Come!
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On: Jul 06, 2010 (21:50:00)
They call, we come!
Total calls for 2010 (to date) – 1650
Total calls for 2009 – 3050 (-18%)
Total calls for 2008 – 3594 (9%)
Total calls for 2007 – 3281 (6%)
Total calls for 2006 – 3077 (0%)
Total calls for 2005 – 3072 (0%)
Total calls for 2004 – 3071 (-1%)
Total calls for 2003 – 3109 (7%)
Total calls for 2002 – 2903 (0%)
There is a civilian fire death every 158 minutes in the US!
Line of Duty US Firefighter Deaths (2010) – 37
Line of Duty US Firefighter Deaths (2009) - 93
Line of Duty US Firefighter Deaths (2008) - 114
Line of Duty US Firefighter Deaths (2007) - 118
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PFD - Weekly Training Highlight
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On: Jul 07, 2010 (20:08:00)
This is a new section on the Portage Professional Firefighters website that will highlight a training topic, video link or article. The goal is to highlight insightful and beneficial training pieces that may otherwise go unnoticed around the web by our members. If you find something you think would be beneficial to be posted here, please submit it to Firefigher Kevin Hawkey Read More...
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Kalamazoo Regional Training Center needs YOU
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On: Jul 08, 2010 (20:47:19)
The Kalamazoo Regional Training Center is taking the next step in completing the site. They will be working to build the interior training structures within the Sim City building. In order to get this completed, they really need some help. They are looking for both skilled and non-skilled helpers to go out on 8/16/2010 from 7am until the night ends Read More...
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FastBuildDay.pdf
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The Brad Wilson Memorial Charity Golf Outing
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On: Jul 07, 2010 (19:41:43)
The Brad Wilson Memorial Charity Golf Outing is being held Friday, July 9th 2010 at The Prairies Golf Club. They are located at 5303 West Main in Kalamazoo. It begins with registration at 8am until 8:50am with the shot gun start following at 9am.
Lots of fun and activities are planned. If you want in, do not hesitate Read More...
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Golf Outing 2010.jpg
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Not Ripe Enough
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On: Jul 07, 2010 (18:45:52)
Great article on how other department's who switched from red fire trucks to yellow due to things like cost, safety, etc are now returning to red... What is that comment about tradition in the fire service???
http://www.firerescue1 Read More...
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Adopt A Highway
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On: Jul 06, 2010 (23:29:00)
Hey friends of the Earth!
The second pick up for this year is scheduled for Sunday, July 11th.
The plan: Meet at Colonial Kitchen a bit after 8 for grub, then to Sta. 1 for bags and vests, then to the pickin'! Holler at me if you can help out and thanks in advance!
Stay Green Read More...
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While You Were Sleeping
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On: Jul 07, 2010 (18:44:00)
In case you were not paying attention or while you were sleeping on news around the state regarding our profession,,, this came through last week. Very important victory for fire unions across the state.
UPDATE as of Thursday, June 24, 2010
The House finally passed SB 1072 on Thursday, June 24th. The bill clarifies that fire districts and authorities are covered by PA 312 Read More...
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Austin Melger's Cancer Crushing Carnival
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On: Jul 06, 2010 (21:54:37)
On June 30th, from 6pm until 8:30pm, the citizens of West Portage and beyond came out to support Austin Melger's Cancer Crushing Carnival. This is the 4th annual carnival held this year, in honor and support of the neuroblastoma patients in our community. Donations raised will fund research for this disease Read More...
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