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Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth
Cadie Pierce, Photographer
• April 15, 2024
![James Samels served 27 years with the Kent Fire Department before his appointment as fire chief on Jan. 22, 2024. Courtesy the Kent Fire Department.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2414-900x1200.jpg)
Kent welcomes veteran firefighter as new fire chief
Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter
• April 14, 2024
Kent Fire Association Polar Plunge raises money for scholarships
Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
• February 27, 2024
![Marianne Prévôt and fellow researchers with their completed safety device.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5153.jpg)
Professor leads research on safety sensor for first responders
MinJee Yoo, Reporter
• October 31, 2023
Kent Fire Department sets Rec Center prairie ablaze in annual controlled burn
Addison Foreman, Reporter
• April 25, 2023
Kent Fire Dept. holds spring training
Noah Rowe, TV2 Reporter
• March 22, 2023
Kent Fire Department assists East Palestine following train derailment
February 11, 2023
Updates on the mill fire investigation
December 6, 2022
![Moving down the train tracks, the operator moves the debris to a separate pile.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC_0078-900x600.jpg)
Crews clear debris as community mourns loss of downtown landmark
Alton Northup, Staff Reporter
• December 3, 2022
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