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SWFD COMES TO THE RESCUE

December 10, 2003 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Bernie Noll, Pump Captain for the Southwest Fire Department directs firefighting crew during a fire causing total damage to a shed on the Smith property located at 3911 Knoll Road. The fire was caused when burning leaves got too close to the structure.

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