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    Fire Chief
    (TACOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT)
    Tacoma bids farewell to fire chief
    March 28, 2012 12:00 am

    Tacoma Fire Chief Ronald W. Stephens was honored by City Hall Tuesday evening with a proclamation thanking him for his…

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    Tacoma Fire Chief announces retirement
    Tacoma Fire Chief announces retirement
    March 14, 2012 12:00 am

    Tacoma Fire Department Chief Ronald W. Stephens has announced his retirement effective March 29. Chief Stephens was appointed Fire Chief…

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    What would Tacoma look like with 100 fewer police officers, firefighters?
    What would Tacoma look like with 100 fewer...
    By Todd Matthews • December 7, 2011 12:00 am

    On Tuesday, interim Tacoma City Manager Rey Arellano presented a budget proposal aimed to close $23 million of a projected…

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    Tacoma Fire Dept. awarded $1.5M grant
    Tacoma Fire Dept. awarded $1.5M grant
    March 3, 2011 12:00 am

    The Department of Homeland Security has awarded $1,566,699 to the Tacoma Fire Department from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and…

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    Tacoma Fire Dept. ceremony will remember 9/11
    Tacoma Fire Dept. ceremony will remember 9/11
    September 10, 2008 12:00 am

    On Sept. 11, the Tacoma Fire Department will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public ceremony held…

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    Tacoma resident Ralph Decker is one of several Fire Buffs who supports firefighters at emergency scenes. Decker and his wife, Michelle, serve food and water to firefighters and fire victims out of a mobile canteen unit. Decker has a long connection to the Tacoma Fire Department. He has served as the official photographer since 1971, and co-wrote a history of the department. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A welcome sight for Tacoma firefighters
    By Todd Matthews • January 10, 2008 12:00 am

    One recent weekday afternoon, Ralph Decker was in the middle of describing a piece of Tacoma firefighting history when he…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma firefighters mark 9/11 anniversary
    By Todd Matthews • September 11, 2007 12:00 am

    Tacoma firefighters today marked the six-year anniversary of terrorist attacks on the United States with a ceremony at Tacoma’s Fallen…

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    City firefighters to hold remembrance ceremony Sept. 11
    City firefighters to hold remembrance ceremony Sept. 11
    September 10, 2007 12:00 am

    Members of the Tacoma Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the…

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    Council hires consultant for executive search
    Council hires consultant for executive search
    March 27, 2006 12:00 am

    The City Council approved a resolution March 21 that authorizes an $115,025 agreement with The Waters Consulting Group from the General…

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    Resolution would hire consulting group for executive search
    Resolution would hire consulting group for executive search
    March 20, 2006 12:00 am

    The City Council is scheduled to hear a resolution March 21 that would authorize an $115,025 agreement with The Waters…

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