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Pictured, from left, are photographer Steve Hussey, Chief Mike Harris, firefighters Jim Scheib, firefighter Paul Spencer, firefighter Eric Youngren, Capt. Mark VanMaren Capt. Max Jones and Lt. Jeff Jones.
HELP IN EMERGENCIES
June 17, 2008 · Updated 6:13 PM
Members of the Orcas Island Fire Dept attended a HoverCraft familiarization presentation given by the Canadian Coast Guard. The fire department has an agreement with its neighbors to the North for emergency response and water rescue. This powerful craft traveled from Vancouver to Orcas in approximately 60 minutes.
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