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Read More »Merced woman, firefighters save ducklings
Eight baby ducks stuck in a storm drain were reunited with their mother after being rescued by a Merced women and city firefighters. Julene Cook, 53, said she and her brother were walking their dogs and picking up trash along the bike path behind Lowes in Merced on Monday when …
Read More »Merced adding two firefighters, but remains below pre-recession tally
Merced’s two newest firefighters wrapped up six weeks of training Friday, coming closer to their goal of joining the department. The addition of the rookies, who still must “shadow” firefighters … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced firefighters seeking information in suspicious house fire investigation
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in an investigaiton into a suspicious fire that damaged two homes earlier this week in Merced. “Anyone with information can contact the tipline. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced firefighters train for water rescues
Merced city firefighters trained on Bear Creek on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, for water rescues with crews from Los Angeles City Fire and Ventura County Fire. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters respond to structure fire at Kialee Market in downtown Merced
Firefighters respond to the scene of a structure fire at the Kialee Market, located at 630 West Main Street in downtown Merced, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. According to Merced City Fire Chief Michael Wilkinson, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, Turlock City Fire and Atwater …
Read More »Santa Claus, firefighters and books bring excitement for Cressey Elementary students
Children in a second-grade classroom at Cressey Elementary School jumped and cheered as Santa Claus entered their classroom Thursday morning with boxes of books. Almost 300 students received two books … Click to Continue »
Read More »Help firefighters raise money for MDA
Merced City firefighters are volunteering for n their annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser at the intersection of Olive Avenue and G Street to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters “fill the boot” to help kids
Merced City firefighters on Wednesday are asking motorists to donate even a few pennies to help children with muscular dystrophy. Firefighters with the Merced City Fire Department will be volunteering … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters put out attic fire in downtown
Merced firefighters responded Tuesday morning to an attic fire in a multiresidential home near downtown. No one was injured, said Cory Haas, battalion chief for Merced City Fire Department. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters raise money for youth sports, breast cancer patients
The Merced City Firefighters Association will host its annual pancake breakfast Saturday to raise money to support youth sports. Firefighters also will sell their specially made breast cancer awareness shirts … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters train with aircraft simulator set on fire
The Merced Fire Department this week is putting firefighters through a training using a mock aircraft that’s set ablaze. Firefighters will learn how to rescue passengers, set up proper evacuation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters respond to smoke alarm at Food 4 Less
Smoke that briefly forced the evacuation of Food 4 Less on Wednesday evening was caused by a gasket failure in a refrigeration compressor, fire officials said. Los Banos firefighters were … Click to Continue »
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