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Firefighters Train with National Guard on Hoist Rescues

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team trained with Washington National Guard aviation crews throughout June 2026 on advanced hoist rescue operations.

The training, held at an unspecified location, involved members of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and the 1st Battalion, 168th General Aviation unit. The partnership aims to enhance emergency response capabilities for complex rescue scenarios.

The department also reported its busiest Fourth of July on record, responding to 252 emergency calls between July 4-5, 2026, compared to a typical 24-hour average of 128 calls.

📄 Source: Central Pierce Fire & Rescue — https://www.centralpiercefire.org/about-us/social-feed/

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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team trained with Washington National Guard aviation crews throughout June 2026Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The training involved members of Central Pierce Fire & RescueNot found in the source record — unverified.
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The training involved members of the 1st Battalion, 168th General Aviation unit“null”
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The training was held at an unspecified location“null”
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The partnership aims to enhance emergency response capabilities for complex rescue scenarios“null”
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The department reported its busiest Fourth of July on record“null”
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The department responded to 252 emergency calls between July 4-5, 2026“Between 8:00 AM on July 4 and 8:00 AM on July 5, our crews responded to 252 emergency calls, nearly double our typical 24-hour average of 128.”
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The department typically responds to 128 calls in a 24-hour average“Between 8:00 AM on July 4 and 8:00 AM on July 5, our crews responded to 252 emergency calls, nearly double our typical 24-hour average of 128.”