Jamie Mott will graduate from Newton Fire/EMS’ rookie academy Friday. She is the first woman to graduate from the academy.

“After reviewing the situation with the recent opening of responses to the county’s Request For Proposals (RFP) for the West Jackson EMS station, I am recommending to the board of commissioners that all the responses to the RFP be rejected and the project be put out for proposals again,” Poe said.

KENT—The Kent Volun teer Fire Department will celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a number of activities. The activities will conclude with an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse at 28 Maple St.