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Fire department to hold class on pyrotechnics
The Branson Fire Department will be conducting a course on the safe use of indoor pyrotechnics used before a live audience to prepare theater owners, operators and pyrotechnic technicians for testing to receive a license through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. State law requires pyrotechnic or special effect operators to attend a certified training program, test their knowledge on the use of indoor pyrotechnics, and obtain a license. In addition, all theaters using indoor pyrotechnics must apply for and secure a permit from the Branson Fire Department.

FEMA issues final ruling on Branson Landing buildings
The city of Branson this week received the long awaited final ruling from FEMA that stated Branson Landing buildings 1-6 are “reasonably safe from flooding.” This final written report followed an inspection of the buildings on the west side of the Landing by FEMA officials from Kansas City last August. Following that Landing tour, FEMA official Dean Ownby said the buildings appeared to be reasonably safe from flooding, but an official ruling would be issued later when he further studied the findings of his site visit.

Fire department offering safety training to local businesses
Branson firefighters want business owners to be prepared should a fire emergency break out in their workplace, and that’s why the city’s fire department is offering training seminars for their employees. “We cover the important topics like what action to take in case of a fire; evacuation procedures; notifying the fire department; how fire alarms and sprinkler systems work and fire prevention,” said Ted Martin, division chief of the Branson Fire Department.

WEATHER UPDATE IN BRANSON - Branson City Hall to close at 2 p.m. today
Due to the winter weather conditions, Branson City Hall will be closing at 2 p.m. today to allow employees to arrive home well before darkness settles in. All roads in Branson remain mostly snow covered. Snow plows will continue traveling the main streets until all those streets are cleared of snow.

Branson Fire & Rescue Releases Annual Performance Report
Branson Fire & Rescue records yet another year of relatively low fire losses and one unfortunate fire related death in a residential fire. There were no other fire injuries reported. “Our firefighters strive for excellence in the organization and are ‘hands-on’ in the development of measurable goals and objectives that help guide and direct our organization to provide exce

Action taken by Branson Board of Aldermen at January 26, 2010 meeting
City municipal judge gets a raise due to the significant increase in the municipal court caseload, Aldermen approved a hike in compensation for Municipal Judge Tom Motley. His new pay will be $1,200 per court session, a $200 raise from the $1,000 he was receiving. The Board also appointed Motley to an additional three year term ending in January 2013.

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