| Now a firefighter, former camper mentors kids |
| Fri. Jun 18th 2010 |
Could the Clay Fire Department's newest firefighters be 10 year olds? Not exactly. But some area kids are getting their first look at what it takes to go through the training.
It's all part of the annual fire camp. Thirty kids between the ages of ten and thirteen attended this year's camp, ...
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| Drivers hit dead end with the closure of State Road 23 |
| Mon. Apr 19th 2010 |
Drivers in Granger found themselves having to find a new route to work Monday morning.
The much anticipated railroad construction on State Road 23 near the Princess Way intersection started at 7 a.m.
Bruce Bender crosses the tracks daily to get to his work, but Monday morning he had to...
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| Grass fires increased in March as weather gets nicer |
| Thu. Apr 1st 2010 |
Grass fires are keeping firefighters in St. Joseph County busy as people start to work on outdoor chores with the nicer weather.
One chore that is usually top of the list is clearing away leaves or other brush that accumulates over the winter.
"There were 28 field and brush fires througho...
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| Firefighters say they are ready for the call after ice rescue training |
| Tue. Jan 12th 2010 |
CLAY TOWNSHIP ‒ Firefighters from Clay and Harris townships were out on the ice today for ice rescue training. They say it's fun, but also important, after two separate rescues last month.
First they're zipped up in cold water rescue suits, and following a few checks, members from made thei...
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| Keep fire hydrants clear this winter |
| Tue. Jan 5th 2010 |
As the snow piles up, firefighters want to remind you to keep fire hydrants clear.
Clay Fire Territory officials say residents should make sure snow is cleared at least three feet around hydrants near their property.
People should also keep front and rear entrances to their homes clear in case of ...
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| Tamper-resistant electrical outlets could be part of code |
| Sun. Jan 3rd 2010 |
SOUTH BEND -- It's an alarming statistic, one local fire official says.
Each year in the United States, between 3,000 and 5,000 people -- mostly young children -- are hurt by inserting objects into electrical outlets. And 70 percent of those occur with adult supervision around.
It's a number s...
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| Harris Township Fire Merges With Clay Fire Territory |
| Fri. Jan 1st 2010 |
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The new year will also mean a newer, bigger fire department in St. Joseph County. On Friday the Harris Township Fire Station will officially merge with Clay Fire Territory. The two departments began talks a year ago after Harris Township had to take out emergency loans to s...
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| How to keep your family and your home safe during the holidays |
| Fri. Dec 18th 2009 |
With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, the next few days can be quite hectic.
But, local fire officials are urging you to not let your guard down this time of year, even if it is busy.
Lt. Ron Mesler from Clay Fire Territory reminds everyone to make sure the candles fit the holders well ...
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| Recessed Light Fixture Sparks Fire At Granger House |
| Sun. Dec 13th 2009 |
St. Joseph County- As Clay Fire Territory responded to a house fire call in the 50600 block of Ridgemoor Way late Saturday night, another bulb was changed to white in the firefighters’ "Keep the Wreath Red" program.
"Keep the Wreath Red," a holiday fire safety program, strives to heighten fire s...
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| Early Morning Fire Causes Changing Of The Bulbs |
| Tue. Dec 8th 2009 |
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — In late November, WSBT reported on Clay Fire Territory’s "Keep the Wreath Red" program, which is an effort by local firefighters to promote fire safety this winter. Firefighters started with a wreath full of red bulbs. Each time a fire breaks out, firefighters will replace a red ...
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