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What were you doing on Saturday, May 1, 2010? Well, since it was Ely Garage Sale Day, I’m guessing many of you were out finding some great bargains in Ely. But, not everyone was bargain hunting; some of us had fun at a training class learning to work with and control fire. This was...
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Everyone is invited to visit with Santa Claus on Friday, December 18, at the Ely Fire Station. He will be arriving at 7:30 in the evening and he is looking forward to seeing you there! So, bring your kids, bring yourself, and bring your festive mood…and remember, Santa Claus is making his list and...
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The Ely Fire Department would like to thank everyone who attended the “Party in Our Back Yard” barbecue and dance on the first of August! Your attendance spoke volumes of your support for us, your local fire department. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you! With the nearly perfect weather and the great...
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On Wednesday, 15-Jul-09, members of the Ely fire department were privy to a training session involving the St. Luke’s Lifeguard helicopter and its crew of three. The pilot, Wayne, spoke to us about the importance of selecting a good landing area for the helicopter and what types of areas to avoid. A few other...
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I have a lot to learn. I’ve been on the Ely volunteer fire department for about half a year and definitely know enough to realize that there is a lot to learn to become a firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) provider. Even though I’ve been with the fire department for a very short time,...
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