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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
From left to right, Hoquiam Fire Chief Matt Miller, Aberdeen Fire Chief Dave Golding and Cosmopolis Fire Chief Nick Falley are the chiefs of three departments involved in a failed vote to create a regional fire authority in Central Grays Harbor in April.
    Where now? Fire departments examine path forward
    By Michael S. Lockett • June 7, 2023 2:30 am

    Departments mull deferred purchases, rising operating costs

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    Photo: MFD
Sierra Griffith joined the Montesano Fire Department as their first female career firefighter in March.
    Montesano welcomes first female Native career firefighter
    By Michael S. Lockett • April 29, 2023 12:30 pm

    Sierra Griffith joined the department as their first female career firefighter in March

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    Residents of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis and Hoquiam voted down a plan to unify the three fire departments in a regional fire authority on April 25. Photo: Michael S. Lockett
    RFA proposal voted down by central Grays Harbor...
    By Michael S. Lockett • April 27, 2023 2:30 am

    Low voter turnout plagued the special election

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    The smoke plume from a structure fire in Hoquiam rises on the morning of Feb. 17. Photo: Michael S. Lockett
    Initial vote returns lean against creation of new...
    By Michael S. Lockett • April 25, 2023 7:30 pm

    Turnout not promsing for the path forward

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    Camilo Tobito, a volunteer with the Cosmopolis Fire Department, holds the baby mannequin after a simulated birth during the EMT academy, held at the Cosmopolis on April 22. Photo: Michael S. Lockett
    For love of one’s neighbors: volunteers practice EMT...
    By Michael S. Lockett • April 25, 2023 2:30 am

    The end of the volunteer academy is coming up fast

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
Central Grays Harbor Firefighters, the union of Aberdeen and Hoquiam firefighters, has been getting out in support of the proposed creation of a regional fire authority in the three cities of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis and Hoquiam.
    Union stumps to support RFA move as vote...
    By Michael S. Lockett • April 21, 2023 2:30 am

    The union supports the consolidation, for sustainability and more effective service

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
Nick Falley, appointed in January as fire chief of the Cosmopolis Fire Department, has the task of leading the all-volunteer department.
    Doing what needs to be done: Q and...
    By Michael S. Lockett • March 10, 2023 8:30 am

    We sit down with Chief Nick Falley, appointed in January.

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    Hoquiam firefighter Eli Fox, right, and Capt. Larissa Rohr, left, were able to free Hero, the puppy, center, after he became stuck in a crawlspace. (Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department)
    Aid to all: Hoquiam firefighters rescue dog in...
    By Michael S. Lockett • February 23, 2023 8:30 am

    Hero the dog had gotten himself tangled in a crawlspace.

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    Chief Dennis Benn of the South Beach Regional Fire Authority, hand raised, demonstrates thermal layering from fire in an enclosed space during a firefighter academy in Westport on Feb. 18. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)
    Learning the ropes: recruits make their way through...
    By Michael S. Lockett • February 21, 2023 7:30 am

    More than a dozen volunteers from across the county are working through the intensive, months-long course.

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    Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World 
New joins to the Ocean Shores Fire Department stand alongside officers of the department and Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin, left, during a swearing-in ceremony on Feb. 13.
    Ocean Shores welcomes, recognizes and promotes firefighters, police
    By Michael S. Lockett • February 15, 2023 12:30 pm

    New joins were sworn in as others were promoted or lauded

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    Courtesy photo / AFD 
Dave Golding has been announced as the new fire chief for the Aberdeen Fire Department.
    No more rungs to climb: Aberdeen interim fire...
    By Michael S. Lockett • November 10, 2022 2:30 am

    He’s been with the department since before the turn of the century.

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