Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Quick takes
MD State Police start to resume flights: Spokesman Greg Shipley announced Tuesday night that Trooper 1 is the first to resume flying. Trooper 1 is based at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County.
Trooper 1 became available after making a test flight at 6:25 PM on Tuesday. Shipley said the other helicopters will resume service after ground and in-flight checks of the glide scope equipment on each helicopter have been completed.
One firehouse didn't wait to be called about missing helicopter: While there appears to be a long delay in Maryland State Police requesting help for its missing chopper, 9NEWS NOW reporter Gary Reals caught up with one volunteer chief who says he didn't wait to be called. Click here.
Funeral arrangements for helicopter crew and Waldorf volunteer: Click here for the details.
Also, Susan Nicol Kyle, reporting for EMSresponder.com looks at the life of Tonya Mallard.
Furlough update: While fire stations are operating with two in Prince George's County, some medic units are shut down. The schedule also calls for closing the fire boat on furlough days. We have the latest furlough documents distributed yesterday by PGFD brass. Click here for our coverage.
Anchor plays firefighter: 9NEWS NOW anchor Anita Brikman gets a work out at the DC Fire & EMS Department Training Academy. Better her than me. Click here for the story.
Four in Flint: FireGeezer looks at a busy few hours in Flint, MI.
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