Photo Gallery: Deadly Tornado Hits Oklahoma
A woman carries a child through a field near the collapsed Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. (AP Photo Sue Ogrocki)
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Latest News

Posted: May 20, 2013

Search and Rescue Teams on Way to Oklahoma City

A search and rescue task force from Woodward County was deployed to help, and personnel from five departments were responding.

Blaze Destroys Ohio Industrial Building

Willoughby Fire Chief Al Zwegat said his firefighters went into defensive mode to prevent the fire from spreading.

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In the Line of Duty

Phoenix Firefighter Crushed Between Vehicles Dies

Bradley Harper, 23, had been on the Phoenix Fire Department for two years.

USFA On-Duty Deaths: 2013-13 2012-83

Topics Highlights

Technology & Communications

May Tablet Edition of Firehouse for iPad, Android Out

Firehouse.com News

The May edition of the Firehouse Limited Edition Tablet App features a fire chief's interview, "10 Tips" series, "The Views From the Jumpseat" column and more exclusive...

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Wildland

Ore. Smoke Jumpers Land in Pot Plant Garden

Chris Conrad

May 10--A team of smoke jumpers fighting fires in the Applegate unknowingly dropped into a 1,500-plant marijuana garden this week, sheriff's officials said. The...

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Firefighter Safety

Ohio Firefighters Describe Shootout in Fire Station Lot

Allison Manning

In the end, two civilians were dead and firefighters' vehicles were riddled with bullets.

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Funding & Grants

FEMA Announces AFG, Fire Prevention, Safety Grants

Firehouse.com News

Funds will go toward programs and equipment.

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Careers

A Return to College Life

by Cynthia Mills

As my husband returns to college to get his degree, this means that his efforts are our efforts together. Just like I support him, he always supports me and makes my endeavors...

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Emergency Vehicles & Operations

Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable

by Ed Ballam

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to think that equipment required for emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to...

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Fire Prevention & Investigation

Authorities: Crime Not Ruled out in West Blast

ASHER PRICE

Authorities said Thursday that possible causes of the fire have been narrowed to a 120-volt electrical system, a golf cart or an intentionally set fire.

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Leadership & Command

Command Post: Riding the Right-Front Seat: Set a Course for Success

by Dr. Harry Carter

It has been said that the Global Positioning System (GPS) is one of the great modern inventions. It lets you navigate the streets of an unknown area with a degree of...

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Politics & Law

Ill. Firefighter Fired for Refusing to Take Drug Test

May 16--EAST ST. LOUIS -- An East St. Louis firefighter has been fired for refusing his chief's order to take a drug test, authorities say. The East St. Louis Police and...

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Rescue & Special Ops

Search and Rescue Teams on Way to Oklahoma City

Rowynn Ricks

A search and rescue task force from Woodward County was deployed to help, and personnel from five departments were responding.

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Strategy & Tactics

West Firefighters Focused on Evacuations, Cooling Tanks

NOMAAN MERCHANT

Federal authorities may release some findings on Thursday, the one month anniversary of the deadly blast.

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Training

Integrate Training to its Fullest

by Chris Battlo

Recently I have had the opportunity to watch several training evolutions. These have been both single company and multi-company drills. Each involved establishing water...

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Health & Wellness

Burned Pa. Firefighter Leaves Hospital After Three Months

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Nearly three months after being severely burned in a fire that killed two in the city, firefighter Lt. Andre Kelley walked out of a rehab hospital Wednesday morning to a...

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Breaking News

West EMS Loses Members, Station in Blast

SUSAN NICOL

EMS Supervisor Tom Marek laid down across the front seat of the fire truck to survive the blast.

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Blogs

EMS Training? Not Again!

Chris Battlo

Wednesday May 15, 2013

There has been a definite shift toward first responder or medical calls in most areas. No...

Carter: What Does Not Kill You Will Make You Stronger

Dr. Harry Carter

Sunday May 12, 2013

Have you ever thought about how boring life would be if you got everything for which you...

The Biggest Honor in the Fire Service

Ryan Pennington

Friday May 10, 2013

What is the biggest honor that you have ever received in the fire service? From a medal of...

Your Crew Has a Mayday: Are you Ready?

Ryan Pennington

Friday May 3, 2013

As I listen to the audio recording from the fire in Baltimore County, Md., that claimed the...

Fornell: Imagine for a Moment - Legislation in Texas

Capt. Dave Fornell

Thursday April 25, 2013

What would you think if you read this tomorrow morning in your morning paper or on your iPhone...

Mills: Is There a Correct Response to Tragedy?

Cynthia Mills

Thursday April 18, 2013

Life is so busy, so busy, all the time. With three homeschooled children who are into various...

Pennington: Those Who Rush In...

Ryan Pennington

Thursday April 18, 2013

As the news continues to come in from West, Texas, we stand by waiting for the inevitable. No...

Stay with it My Friends

Dr. Harry Carter

Sunday April 14, 2013

Life teaches a great many lessons to those who will pay attention. There was a time when I felt...

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