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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team will partner with Washington National Guard aviation crews at Station 60 on July 16. The training includes helicopter hoist operations, rescue drills, and simulated patient evacuations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents near Station 60 at 11000 124th Ave S should expect increased helicopter activity during the training window. The agency warns unauthorized drones may stop operations immediately. No other disruptions are expected.

The July 16 training follows a June 2026 partnership between the same teams. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue serves 331,000 people across 178 square miles with 485 first responders.

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    Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team will partner with Washington National Guard aviation crews at Station 60β€œOur Technical Rescue Team will be conducting joint training with the Washington National Guard at our Station 60 training center on Thursday, July 16th.”
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    The training will take place on July 16β€œOur Technical Rescue Team will be conducting joint training with the Washington National Guard at our Station 60 training center on Thursday, July 16th.”
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    The training includes helicopter hoist operationsβ€œOur Technical Rescue Team will be conducting joint training with the Washington National Guard at our Station 60 training center on Thursday, July 16th.Community members near Station 60 may notice increased helicopter activity between approximately 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM as crews conduct helicopter hoist operations, rescue training, and simulated patient evacuations.”
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    The training includes rescue drillsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The training includes simulated patient evacuationsβ€œCommunity members near Station 60 may notice increased helicopter activity between approximately 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM as crews conduct helicopter hoist operations, rescue training, and simulated patient evacuations.”
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    The training will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.β€œCommunity members near Station 60 may notice increased helicopter activity between approximately 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM as crews conduct helicopter hoist operations, rescue training, and simulated patient evacuations.”
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    Residents near Station 60 at 11000 124th Ave S should expect increased helicopter activity during the training windowNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The agency warns unauthorized drones may stop operations immediatelyβ€œUnauthorized drone activity near the training area may force helicopter operations to stop immediately.”
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    No other disruptions are expectedNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The July 16 training follows a June 2026 partnership between the same teamsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Central Pierce Fire & Rescue serves 331,000 peopleβ€œOur crews respond to more than 45,000 calls each year while serving over 331,000 community members.”
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    Central Pierce Fire & Rescue serves 178 square milesβ€œWith 20 staffed stations, 485 dedicated first responders, and a service area of 178 square miles, our crews respond to more than 45,000 calls each year while serving over 331,000 community members.”
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    Central Pierce Fire & Rescue has 485 first respondersβ€œWith 20 staffed stations, 485 dedicated first responders, and a service area of 178 square miles, our crews respond to more than 45,000 calls each year while serving over 331,000 community members.”

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