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 During the week of Febr uary 15th a new training device was on hand at Center Point Fire. The device known as the Burn Trailer, is a fire simulator. The trailer is the size of a commercial 18 wheeler but the similarities stop there. Inside are several propane burners, movable walls, and stairs to a second level. The training vehicle allows firefighters to train in a realistic but safe environment. The systems on board are computer controlled, there are...
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  Investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning fire at Chalkville Crossings.

Firefighters were called out to the fire at 07:58 Thursday morning. When they arrived, flames were showing.

Investigators believe the fire started in an apartment but got into the attic where it quickly spread.

Two units were burned, four had water damage, and a few more were damaged by smoke



"Those type fires are really hard to s...

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Center Point Fire District Volunteer Ed Moyer was recently recognized by Wells Fargo Advisors as a Second Half Champion. here is a description of the program.

Recognizing the extraordinary achievements of individuals age 50+

Our Second-Half Champions^SM award winners look at the second half of life in ways individuals don’t traditionally associate with our pre-retirement and retirement years. While many of us hit 50 and prepare to slow down and relax, our Second-Half Champions award winners ha...
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