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Photo by MANDI BATEMAN
A firefighter learns the challenges of driving the back part of a firetruck through traffic.

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High tech training comes to Boundary County firefighters, EMS
April 11, 2019 1 a.m.

High tech training comes to Boundary County firefighters, EMS

NAPLES — While most people are aware that firefighters risk their lives on the job every day — battling burning buildings, wildland fires, and more — many do not think about the risks involved with getting to a scene in a timely manner. The fire engines are large vehicles that must maneuver through traffic safely and through all types of adverse weather conditions.