Daily Dispatch
News for America’s Fire Service
The Daily Dispatch is a free, fire industry-specific newsletter distributed each weekday via email and features timely and relevant national news, job listings, a cooperative purchasing section, and more. Looking ahead newsletter subscribers will see additional functionality and features including state-specific news, wildland news, event listings and equipment ads. The Daily Dispatch is proudly produced by WFCA and recognized by all seven U.S. Divisions of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Subscribe to receive the Daily Dispatch Newsletter here.
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National News from the Daily Dispatch
- Male taken to GRMC after reported drowning at Ritidian
A male was taken to Guam Regional Medical City with CPR in progress after a reported drowning at Ritidian Point on Friday, Guam Fire Department spokesperson Capt. Nick Garrido said.
- HECO works to reduce wildfire risks statewide
Read about Hawaii Fire News: HECO works to reduce wildfire risks statewide from News Wire featured on Daily Dispatch (DD).
- 22-year-old moped driver dies after Kalihi collision; speed a factor
Read Hawaii Fire News: 22-year-old moped driver dies after Kalihi collision; speed a factor from Island News featured on Daily Dispatch (DD).
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