Syracuse EMS celebrates 50 years

Mayor Dettmer read a declaration during May's city council meeting to the members of the Syracuse Rescue Squad declaring May 19th- 25th as EMS week. Several members attended the declaration signing, Hilary Wiebusch a member of the Syracuse Rescue Squad, stated that only half of the squad were present, the other half were out on calls. There will be a celebration for EMS week in Williams Park May 18th, Kona Ice will be present for the event, there will also be food, inflatables, games, and activities for all ages.
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Omaha Fire Department responds to fire sparked by dryer vent

Omaha Fire investigators said a clogged dryer vent caused a house fire in north Omaha Thursday night. Fire crews responded to the house near 63rd and Spaulding Street just before 11 p.m. Thursday. Officials said the blaze started in the attic and was quickly contained. Everyone was out of the house before OFD arrived. No injuries were reported. Investigators estimate at least $76,000 in damages to the structure.
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Grand Island Fire Department making effort to reach Hispanic community

The Grand Island Fire Department is taking steps to connect with the city's growing Hispanic population. Chief Cory Schmidt said the department is working to offer tours of its facilities in Spanish. He said the idea came from within the department and staff members are working on the logistics of it. Schmidt said they are also focusing on recruiting and have positions available. “You don’t need experience, what we’re looking for is good people, that are hard workers and want to learn how to be a firefighter because you don’t need any past experience," Schmidt said "You just have to have a strong desire to help other people and those are the types we’re looking for, and if you’re bilingual, its a definite plus for us.” Schmidt said there’s no need to be bilingual, but having that skill would help the department improve its services.
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