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Woodside Fire Protection District reports new hire, training and neighborhood 'nodes' readiness program
Summary
At the April 2 meeting, Woodside Fire Protection District staff reported hiring Grace Chow, outfitting a Type 3 engine, a March 24 vegetation response, recognition of firefighter-paramedic Amanda Dale, and outlined a WPV Ready 'nodes' neighborhood program funded by EPIC with upcoming communicator training on April 21.
Representatives from the Woodside Fire Protection District briefed the Portola Valley Emergency Preparedness Committee on staffing, recent responses, training and a neighborhood readiness program called 'nodes'.
A district representative said the department filled a finance technician position with Grace Chow, who began March 2, and that a Type 3 engine is being prepared for service at Station 7. The representative described the department’s response on March 24 to a vegetation fire in a state-responsibility area on the district border, estimating the incident at about half an acre with a few spot fires; crews contained the blaze quickly.
The district…
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