🌱 6 Firefighters Promoted To Captain + Scottsdale Water Principles

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Scottsdale these days. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 102 Low: 83.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale Fire Department has promoted six firefighters to captain. Blake Miller, Marc Hill, Brian Shedlock, Mike Orin, James Cashion, and Nick Pajic have been promoted to the rank of captain. The rank of captain is the highest on-scene responder rank. They will now direct operations during fire incidents while supervising station duties. (Daily Independent)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Scottsdale properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
3. The Scottsdale City Council adopted a set of water-management principles during its meeting last week. The principles show the city's commitment to water sustainability efforts. The nine principles are water quality, water conservation, water resource planning, water/land use management, water recycle/reuse, water recharge/recovery, infrastructure, financial planning, and climate change/drought. Click the link to learn more about the water principles. (East Valley Tribune)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Megaw Theater Techniques At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department has welcomed two new officers from the Graduating Class 51. Welcome to Scottsdale! (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department reminds the community that fireworks are a bad idea - especially in the desert. Professional firework displays have special measures in place to ensure their safety. Use fireworks safely. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale is currently hiring. Click the link to apply. (City of Scottsdale)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.