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Journalism teacher from Jupiter to speak at News Literacy Project conference
WPTV is celebrating a local educator headed for a national stage! Sireesha Rutter teaches journalism at Jupiter Middle School, and this week she's headed to Salt Lake City to speak at a News Literacy Project conference. She plans to share with hundreds of educators and media prof...
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Jupiter launches its own fire department, aims to improve service and save taxpayers millions
Jupiter on Thursday started its first day of having its own fire department. It comes with the promise of protection and a hope to save taxpayers' money. Town leaders started the process three years ago to have their own fire rescue department. The decision came after frustration...
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Jupiter Fire Rescue firefighter honored for lifesaving actions on hockey rink
As Jupiter Fire Rescue officially began its first day on Thursday, one of the departments new firefighters is already being recognized for the life-saving work she does. At a recent Jupiter Town Council meeting, Jessica Herman was honored for her heroic actions that helped save a...
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Jupiter Fire Rescue answers first calls, unveils ladder truck honoring FDNY heroes
Jupiter Fire Rescue began its first day of municipal service Thursday by responding to four calls after midnight and unveiling Jupiter's first ladder truck, which carries a tribute to FDNY Ladder 10 and the six members who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Fire Chief Darrel...
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'Ready to answer the call': Jupiter Fire Rescue officially in service, marking historic transition
The new Jupiter Fire Rescue department is officially in service, taking over all fire and emergency response duties for the town as of 12 a.m., Oct. 1. The historic transition from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was marked by a ceremony where Fire Chief Darrel Donatto made the fir...
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Jupiter Fire Rescue Department now in service
The Town of Jupiter officially launched its own fire rescue department at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, marking a historic milestone for the community's emergency services. JFRD Day 1 The Jupiter Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) has assumed full responsibility for fire suppression and emerge...