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Police, fire chief attend bomb training
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Members of the Smithville Police and Smithville Fire Departments recently attended explosive device training at New Mexico Tech. The program is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a division of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The training is designed for first responders who may respond to or become involved in incidents that involve explosive devices or improvised explosive devices. The training, all travel arrangements, lodging and meals were funded through FEMA at no cost to the City of Smithville. Members of the Algood Police Department also attended the training. Shown after attending explosive device training are Smithville Police Sergeant Brad Tatrow, Detective Brandon Donnell, Captain Steven Leffew, Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker and EMRTC instructors.