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Annual airport firefighter training held at Cherry Capital
TRAVERSE CITY - Things got a little fired up May 8th over at the airport. It was annual training for firefighters in case of aircraft related emergencies. Members from the Traverse City and Pro-Tec Fire Departments, and even Manistee Department were on the airport grounds for training. ARFF Specialists Owner and Instructor Louis Kurtz is a former airport firefighter with over 25 years of experience and brings in this structure closely resembling a real airplane in order to make sure the training is as authentic as possible. “The frequency of these events are very low,” says Kurtz “However, the impact is extremely high and you’re dealing with essentially a giant aircraft moving with thousands of gallons of fuel and 1 to 200 occupants with souls on board there. Giving these firefighters the muscle memory and the aides to be able to act without thinking is vitally important when seconds come to the plane.” ARFF Specialists travel all across the state and even the country to provide training and ensuring that any and all airports and local firefighters are prepared in case of an emergency.
Softball Game Preview: Frankfort Heads Out
The Frankfort Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Eminence Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup. On Saturday, Frankfort came up short against Beechwood...
Baseball Recap: Buckley has no trouble against Onekama
After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Buckley brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Onekama Portagers on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Buckley's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior. Coy...
Time to Submit 40Under40 Superstars!
For 18 years, the Traverse City Business News, sister publication to Northern Express, has been celebrating the young movers and shakers of northern Michigan with the 40Under40 awards, and nominations are now open for the 2024 Hagerty/TCBN 40Under40! Individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties are eligible for nomination. (They must be under the age of 40 until at least September 1.) Nominees stand out for their leadership, local influence, economic impact, and community service in our region. To put a friend or colleague’s hat in the ring, head to tcbusinessnews.com. You’ll need their job title and contact info along with some shining achievements and compelling reasons why they should make the list. Nominations are due by June 14, 2024, at 5pm. Winners will be notified ahead of the September announcement and featured in that month’s issue of the TCBN.
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