Gateway Community & Technical College is partnering with the Florence Fire/EMS Department for a satellite paramedic program. The collaboration will debut with the launch of a paramedic program cohort at Florence Fire/EMS, which will begin this summer. Gateway and Florence Fire/EMS are working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare on the program to address the region’s growing […]
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Three members of Florence Fire/EMS promoted to captain
As the first order of business at Tuesday’s meeting of the Florence city council, three Florence Fire/EMS personnel received promotions to the rank of captain. Chief Rodney Wren introduced the three firefighters who were sworn in by Mayor Julie Aubuchon. “Tonight, I want to acknowledge some members of our department,” said Wren. “Josh Corry is […]
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Person found dead inside home after fire in Florence
A person was found dead after a fire in Florence, according to Florence Fire and EMS. Crews were called to the building on Langshire Court at around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The structure appears to be a multi-family dwelling containing apartments or townhomes. When firefighters arrived, the fire was heavy and crews began to work […]
