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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)
    Program installs smoke detectors in dozens of local...
    By Michael S. Lockett • October 24, 2023 2:30 am

    Smoke detectors give people a chance to escape when seconds count

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
Montesano Fire Chief David Busz has been at the job for close to a year, working to sharpen the department for the future.
    Looking forward, giving back: we sit down with...
    By Michael S. Lockett • September 27, 2023 2:30 am

    More than nine months in the job allow for perspective

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
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.
    Ocean Shores welcomes half dozen new firefighters
    By Michael S. Lockett • September 21, 2023 2:30 am

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

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    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.
    Firefighter receives award for saving neighbor’s life
    By Lillian Saeger The Daily World • September 15, 2023 2:30 am

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

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    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)
    Fire District 2 places levy lid lift on...
    By Michael S. Lockett • September 7, 2023 2:30 am

    The measure is intended to help keep up with rising costs

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    Multiple departments responded to a burgeoning wildfire on Monday night near the intersection of 101 and Ocean Beach Road. (Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department)
    Fire departments tackle nascent wildfire near Hoquiam
    By Michael S. Lockett • August 15, 2023 2:30 pm

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

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    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)
    Crews battle major wildfire near Moclips
    By Michael S. Lockett • August 3, 2023 12:30 pm

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

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
Aberdeen police and residents mingle during a National Night Out event on Aug. 1.
    Good neighbors, good weather: county enjoys National Night...
    By Michael S. Lockett • August 3, 2023 2:30 am

    A perfect summer afternoon for the event

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    The Daily World File
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.
    Across county, departments ready for National Night Out
    By Michael S. Lockett • July 29, 2023 7:30 am

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

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    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)
    Woman escapes after crashing car into Wishkah River
    By Michael S. Lockett • July 28, 2023 12:30 pm

    She was able to get free and swim to shore

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    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.
    Q & A: East Grays Harbor Fire &...
    By Michael S. Lockett • July 20, 2023 2:30 am

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

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
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.
    Sample platter: high schoolers get taste of hands-on...
    By Michael S. Lockett • July 13, 2023 2:30 pm

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

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    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)
    Ocean Shores welcomes old department hand to fire...
    By Michael S. Lockett • June 14, 2023 2:30 am

    They also welcomed a new assistant chief

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