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THE FACTS ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
The Ouray Volunteer Fire Department serviced the U.S. flag flying on top of the Walsh Library building, housing City Hall, on Oct. 14. Ouray resident Rik Lane captured this scene of the firefighter silhouetted against the sky. Photo courtesy Rik Lane — Special to the Plaindealer
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By Kylea Henseler, on October 20, 2022
THE FACTS ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS

  • The Ouray Volunteer Fire Department serviced the U.S. flag flying on top of the Walsh Library building, housing City Hall, on Oct. 14. Ouray resident Rik Lane captured this scene of the firefighter silhouetted against the sky. Photo courtesy Rik Lane — Special to the Plaindealer

The Ridgway Fire Protection District, which is seeking a tax increase to fund paid staff, covers the largest geographic area of any department in the county and has the highest call volume. The protection district i...

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