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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Tri-County Fire School marks 60 years
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JAY BRADISH news@bradfordera.com 
May 19, 2025
SMETHPORT — The Tri-County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Fire School celebrated its 60th anniversary this weekend in Smethport. The highlight of the...
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Police seek help with fire investigation
Crime, Local News, News
May 08, 2025
Pennsylvania State and Bradford City police are seeking public assistance with an investigation of an April 25 fire. At approximately 11:54 that night...
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Bradford City Fire hosts leadership seminar
Local News, News
May 01, 2025
Bradford City Fire Department hosted a two-day seminar Tuesday and Wednesday, presented by the National Fallen Fighters Foundation Fire Service Traini...
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Pennsylvania wildfires coming under control
News, PA State News
CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Apr 29, 2025
HARRISBURG – Two wildfires burning through Michaux State Forest have been significantly controlled, according to the Department of Conservation and Na...
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Area firefighters assist downstate this week
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Apr 25, 2025
The District 15 Wildfire Support Group, comprising about 25 firefighters from McKean and Potter counties, has been dispatched this week to assist with...
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Shaffer acknowledges volunteer firefighters
Local News, News
Apr 14, 2025
Last week Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared April 9 to 16 Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Week. McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vett...
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Blown transformer disrupts power downtown
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Mar 05, 2025
Several residents and businesses in downtown Bradford were without power for about an hour and a half Wednesday morning. Bradford City Fire Department...
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Bradford man jailed for alleged October arson
Crime, Local News, News
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 22, 2025
A Bradford man has been jailed for the alleged arson of a Bradford Township residence in October. Karl J. Ginnery, 40, of 76 Holley Ave., is charged w...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Dan Burkhouse doesn’t regret a minute
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 15, 2025
For Dan Burkhouse, the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department is a way of life. He has been serving in the department since 1975, having joined w...
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Promotions at Bradford City Fire Department
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Dec 27, 2024
Several members of the Bradford City Fire Department have earned promotions. Capt. Jeff Kloss will be appointed deputy fire chief and Christopher Sale...
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Pa. firefighters rise to challenge of wildfires
Opinion, Сolumns
SETH CASSELL and THOMAS COOK 
Nov 29, 2024
This year alone, Pennsylvania has suffered two tragic deaths, more than 40 injuries, and the loss or damage of dozens of buildings due to wildfires. T...
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Smoke, but no fire
Local News, News
Nov 12, 2024
Just before 4 p.m. Saturday, Bradford City firefighters were alerted to a possible structure fire at 20 Main St. due to an odor of smoke in the buildi...
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