Planning District Commission assists with Wildfire Protection Plan
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The Augusta County Board of Supervisors recently adopted the first Augusta County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
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Sweet Frog in Staunton hosting fire department fundraiser
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The Staunton Sweet Frog is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 2-5 p.m. for the Augusta County Fire Department.
Old Dominion Historical Fire Society comes to Waynesboro
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The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society, Virginia chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Motorized Fire Apparatus, will again display antique fire equipment at Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Virginia Department of Forestry crew heads West to fight fires
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A 20-person crew of wildland firefighters from the Virginia Department of Forestry is on its way to Salt Lake City, Utah, to help suppress wildfires burning in the western United States.
Firefighters urge caution near fireworks on Independence Day
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Independence Day, unfortunately, is one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year, and two out of five are fireworks-related incidents.
Fire and Fall Prevention Program Presented to Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center
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Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center were excited to host a Fire and Fall Safety presentation by their own Dottie Furrow, PRSC driver, and Erin Stehle, PRSC Local Council member, on Wednesday, May 8. Approximately 20 members plus staff benefited from the excellent presentation.
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters endorse Terry McAuliffe for governor
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The Virginia Professional Fire Fighters announced its endorsement of Terry McAuliffe for governor during a press conference at old Fire Station 1 in Roanoke today.
McDonnell under fire for plan to ban abortions from insurance exchanges
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Watkins told The Virginian-Pilot for a story published this week that he feels an amendment like the one being discussed by the administration could go “way too far” in restricting abortions in private insurance plans.
Fireworks show caps off First Night Harrisonburg
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A fireworks spectacular will cap off First Night Harrisonburg at midnight on Monday, Dec.31.
Fired VCU coach rips university investigation
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Late Thursday, Virginia Commonwealth University released a statement regarding its internal investigation into allegations that Coach James Finley was terminated from his role as the head coach of the women’s volleyball coach because he is gay.
