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Local 43 President Reacts To CityGate Report, As PF&R Works It’s Busiest Year Ever

PORTLAND, Ore.– A CityGate report says Portland Fire & Rescue is operating 20 years behind.  ( See Previous Story)  Isaac McLennan, President of IAFF Local 43 tells me,”Firefighters are overworked and it’s impacting moral.”  The report maintains 16 full time firefighters are needed, when in fact that number should be more like 29.  “Firefighters will […]

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Investigators Reveal The Cause of Portland Nursing Home Fire

PORTLAND, Ore.– Cause of the fire at Hope N Care Nursing Home was a faulty bathroom vent fan.  Investigators with Portland Fire and Rescue believe the bearings wore out.  It’s not uncommon for commercial properties to run these kinds of fans 24/7. ——–    Flirting With Death                 […]

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