The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians in southern California will swear in its first fire department.
The tribe currently contracts with other fire departments for services. Prior to 1996, the tribe relied on volunteers.
The Viejas Fire Department is staffed by a chief and 19 firefighters.
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Tribe to welcome own fire crew
(The San Diego Union-Tribune 10/18)
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Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians - http://www.viejasbandofkumeyaay.org
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Viejas Band to swear in first fire department
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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