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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 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The training involved members of Central Pierce Fire & RescueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The training involved members of the 1st Battalion, 168th General Aviation unitNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The training was held at an unspecified locationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The partnership aims to enhance emergency response capabilities for complex rescue scenariosNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The department reported its busiest Fourth of July on recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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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.”