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Contra Costa Fire Protection District

Firefighters rescued 10 bulldogs from a home in Concord on March 29, 2013. (CBS)

Firefighters Save 10 Bulldogs From Burning Concord Home

Firefighters were able to rescue 10 dogs, all bulldogs, after a fire broke out at a Concord home Friday night.

2013/03/30

Contra Costa Fire Protection District

Former East Bay Fire Captain Charged With Stealing From Firehouses

Prosecutors have filed felony charges against a former Contra Costa County Fire Protection District captain accused of stealing hundreds of items from the fire district while working there.

2013/02/28

An East Contra Costa County Fire District station (CBS)

Contra Costa Fire Officials Prepare For Station Closures

As many as 8-10 stations could close over the next few years after Measure Q failed in the November election.

2012/11/21

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Train Carrying Wood Chips Catches Fire In Contra Costa County

A train traveling through Contra Costa County Monday left a billowing plume of smoke in its wake after one of its boxcars caught fire.

2011/09/26

Contra Costa Fire District Receives Major Federal Grant

The financially-strapped Contra Costa Fire Protection District has received a major grant from a federal agency.

KCBS–2011/05/10

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