Forbush Fire Dept.

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New changes in NC Legislation blind sides the fire and rescue services across the state. Citizens of NC need to be asking why the change?? Watch the videos from FOX 8 and Commissioner Causey.
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Be mindful of cyclists traveling throughout the county tomorrow. They are riding in the Tour to Tanglewood MS benefit ride.

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Since marking the 22nd anniversary of the WTC attacks earlier this month we have experienced the loss of 2 more FDNY members due to WTC illnesses, our 342 and 343 deaths. With these deaths, we have now suffered the same number of deaths post Sept. 11th as we experienced that day.

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PSA: Traffic Incident with road closure. Speer Bridge Rd. Traffic rerouted between Old 421 and New 421. Estimated time of closure 1 hour.

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New York City M.E. breakthrough In identifying WTC victims:
"This is going to help the families get the closure they are seeking," said ⁦@TheJohnFeal9117⁩ ⁦@FDNY⁩ ⁦@NYPDnews⁩ ⁦@PANYNJ⁩ ⁦@WTCHealthPrgm⁩ ⁦#neverforget https://t.co/n7MezATIpx…

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Traffic update: The US Hwy 421 overpass bridge on Speerbridge Rd at exit 251 has just reopened.

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Hey, weather buffs!! Free, online weather training! NWS-Raleigh Meteorologist Tom Green is offering this class on Sat., August 26. You can take it right from your home.

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Much of our area is under a rare Moderate Risk for severe weather (category 4 of 5). Damaging winds greater than 70 MPH, a few tornadoes and large hail are expected. These storms will impact the mountains between 1 -4 pm and areas along and east of the Blue Ridge from 3-8 pm.

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A line of storms will likely bring strong to possibly damaging winds as it moves west to east through the region. A brief tornado is also possible, as is hail. Localized flooding possible. Have a way to receive any warnings today.

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The heaviest rain has fallen today from Wilkesboro, NC to Martinsville, VA, & will continue to trudge east. More showers & strong/severe storms are expected Monday PM. Here is the latest threat area from SPC- go to https://t.co/6OOMXQRqAo or https://t.co/M4KQMZ9fLw

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Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening, and even more-so Monday. Have a way to get warnings. Follow this link for more information. https://t.co/osvDbuK1RO…

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WALDBAUMS FIRE: EXCELLENT HISTORICAL REPORT
by @fdny Chief Jonas
https://t.co/U2uE6V90kD… @FDNYFoundation @UFOA854 @UFANYC @Firefrank76 @NYCFireWire @nycfiremuseum #fdny #firefighters #RestInPeace

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WATCH & LEARN: 2 FIREFIGHTER DEATHS & THE ATF (Thursday August 3 at 0830 Eastern) 
https://t.co/iwzQMMQmSa… @HCDFRS @FCDFRS @bsg_mdsfm1 @ATFHQ @ATF_NCETR @iaff2000 @IAFFLocal3666 @IAFC @IAFFofficial @iafcshs #CSST #firefighter #firefighters

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Elkin NC, Yadkinville NC and Mulberry NC until 7:45 PM EDT

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. If you are in the warning zone, please head to the lowest floor of your house, away from doors and windows. Here is a look at radar when the warning was issued. For live radar, visit https://t.co/VaXGuWcZ7t

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 PM EDT

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Today will see some of the hottest temps so far this summer. Afternoon heat indices will be in the upper 90s in the west to lower 100s in the east. Isolated to scattered storms are possible this afternoon, with damaging winds as the main threat with the stronger storms.

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CRANE FIRE & COLLAPSE NYC. (NYC) Manhattan, NY 4 ALARM at 550 10th Ave, 4th alm for a crane fire w/ collapse on roof of a bldg under construction. @IAFC_SHS #firefighters

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VINTAGE GOLD: PAUL HARVEY TRIBUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS. Some of the younger Brothers & Sisters may not have heard American radio broadcaster Paul Harvey share his thoughts about you. ENJOY:
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