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A Red Cross member helps install a smoke detector in a county home on Oct. 21 as part of a push against the region’s high fire risk. (Courtesy photo / Betsy Robertson)

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Program installs smoke detectors in dozens of local homes

Smoke detectors give people a chance to escape when seconds count

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Montesano Fire Chief David Busz has been at the job for close to a year, working to sharpen the department for the future.

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Looking forward, giving back: we sit down with Monte’s “new” fire chief

More than nine months in the job allow for perspective

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The Ocean Shores Fire Department welcomed six new members this week, bringing up the department’s strength by a full third and enhancing their operational capability.

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Ocean Shores welcomes half dozen new firefighters

It’s a huge boost for staffing and capability for the coastal department

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
Volunteer Firefighter Aaron Bledsoe was recognized by Grays Harbor Fire District 2 for actions taken in a fire near his home with the Life Saving Medal.

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Firefighter receives award for saving neighbor’s life

Receiving an alert near to his residence, he went straight after it

Grays Harbor Fire District 2 is seeking a levy lid lift to help fund ongoing operations, like maintenance on the water tower of its Wynoochee station. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Fire District 2 places levy lid lift on November ballot

The measure is intended to help keep up with rising costs

Multiple departments responded to a burgeoning wildfire on Monday night near the intersection of 101 and Ocean Beach Road. (Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department)

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Fire departments tackle nascent wildfire near Hoquiam

Multiple departments ccombined efforts to defang the fire before it could gain energy

A wildfire that was spotted early Wednesday near Moclips spread to about 50 acres before local and state fire agencies managed to slow its spread. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Crews battle major wildfire near Moclips

Crews from Quinault Fire and the Department of Natural Resources worked to bring the fire under control

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
Aberdeen police and residents mingle during a National Night Out event on Aug. 1.

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Good neighbors, good weather: county enjoys National Night Out

A perfect summer afternoon for the event

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Betsy Seidel, Hoquiam Police Crime Watch coordinator, has McGruff the Crime Dog Jr., give a kiss to one of the many children at National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Polson Museum.

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Across county, departments ready for National Night Out

The annual event is a good chance for the community to come out and interact

A woman escaped her vehicle after driving into the Wishkah River near Fern Hill Cemetery on Friday, July 28. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Woman escapes after crashing car into Wishkah River

She was able to get free and swim to shore

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
New East Grays Harbor Fire & Rescue Chief Kenny Ward joined the department on July 10, coming from the Midwest.

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Q & A: East Grays Harbor Fire & Rescue welcomes new chief

The new chief has his work cut out, as the department faces issues hitting the industry nationwide

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Derek Jensen of the Hoquiam Fire Department, in blue T-shirt, teaches a group of high schoolers taking part in a fire science program about using a firehose on July 13.

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Sample platter: high schoolers get taste of hands-on firefighting

The seven students from central-ish county are the first to go through the two-week course

Ocean Shores Fire Chief Brian Ritter, confirmed during a city council meeting Monday night, poses with Mike Mandella, who came on as the assistant chief. (Courtesy photo / OSFD)

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Ocean Shores welcomes old department hand to fire chief position

They also welcomed a new assistant chief