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  • 2 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell |Megan Campbell

    VIDEO: It’s national CPR and AED awareness week! Since 2007, health organizations like the American Heart Association have used the first week of June to spotlight how lives can be saved if more people know CPR and how to use an AED. When a person’s breathing or heart stops, CPR can save their life but only if it’s given quick enough.

  • 2 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

    VIDEO: Montgomery’s longtime fire chief, known for leading one the county’s highest performing departments, is calling it a career. Chief Miford Jordan announced this week that he is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. WSFA 12 News Anchor Sally Pitts spoke one on one with the chief about his career with the department and what’s next. “July 16 will be 40 years and July 31st, we’ll start a new chapter with what God has purposed for us,” Jordan said.

  • 3 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

    The Lindale Fire Department announced the swearing in of a new fire chief Monday. Newly sworn in Chief Jeremy Larue replaces previous Chief Joe Yeakley, who was named chief after recovering from 3rd degree burns acquired during a roof collapse. “We extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Joe Yeakley for his years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the Lindale community.

  • 4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

    VIDEO: Goose Creek officials broke ground on Monday morning on a new fire station in the Carnes Crossroads area. Officials say that departments in the area see a 15% increase in calls every year, and this new fire station would help meet response times, even allowing crews to get to most areas served in under three minutes.

  • 4 days ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

    Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk zones, increasing funding for rural volunteer fire departments, and creating a statewide inventory of firefighting equipment that is accessible to all fire departments in Texas. The legislative package was inspired by the state’s largest wildfire in history.

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