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ASTORIA, Ore. — Astoria firefighters rescued a fawn from a rooftop on July 4, climbing a ladder to carry the animal safely down before reuniting it with its mother. The department did not say how the young deer ended up on the roof, but shared photos of the unusual rescue on social media.
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Clinton Township’s agreement with IAFF Local 1381 lets the fire department hire EMTs instead of requiring paramedic certification, aiming to save hundreds of thousands annually after staffing shortages drove nearly $1 million in overtime costs amid Michigan’s paramedic shortage
TAMKO Building Products donated materials and Topper Construction provided labor to replace the worn, slippery roof at Frederick County’s burn building, saving the county thousands and keeping training uninterrupted for firefighters from four counties
The program lets candidates with partial certifications earn $71,966 while completing paramedic training, as Dearborn works to hire 16 firefighters and raise staffing to its highest level in 119 years amid a statewide paramedic shortage
