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Three Greenhouses in Calif. Strawberry Field Burn

A fire in a pile of pallets ignited a blaze that consumed three greenhouses in a strawberry field near Oxnard.

News • May 23rd, 2013

Ga. Firefighters Hope to Form Rescue Dive Team

Albany firefighters have cleared one hurdle in their quest to create a rescue dive team with the City Commission giving preliminary approval to the request.

News • May 23rd, 2013

One Child Dead, One Missing in Sand in Minn. Park

Police and firefighters dug frantically with shovels and their hands to get to the children after the gravel gave way.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Ohio Firefighter Ordered to Pay Restitution for Fire

The Defiance firefighter was accused of starting a fire in his garage.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Fallen Tacoma Firefighter Lived Life Filled with Exploration

Tacoma Firefighter Albert Nejmeh climbed mountains in Nepal, bicycled across Cuba, played at least five instruments, sang in Carnegie Hall with Pete Seeger and wrote an unpublished book.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Video: Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice

"Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice"looks at the dramatic changes made in the operations of South Carolina's Charleston Fire Department following the deaths of nine firefighters on June 18, 2007. The documentary by the NFFF is dedicated to the brave...

Video • May 22nd, 2013

Idaho Fire Department Struggling to Maintain EMS Crews

The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department picks up the tab for paramedic training, but keeping them after their three-year commitment isn't easy.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Injured Pennsylvania Firefighter Recovering from Flashover

Firefighter Andre Kelley lost consciousness and was inside the home for the next seven minutes, as his fellow firefighters worked frantically to save him.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Injured Illinois Firefighter Suing Trucking Company

Fellow firefighter Chris Brown was struck and killed on the interstate.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Remains of 16 Washed Away in Fire at Calif. Crematory

The crematory burst into flames while two bodies were being cremated.

News • May 22nd, 2013

W.Va. Prosecutor Seeks Life Sentence for Arsonist

David White was convicted of torching vehicles in a state police parking lot.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Odessa Firefighters Lend a Hand to Fellow Texans

When they heard about the Granbury firefighter losing family members in the tornado, the Odessa crew headed to help.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Mass. Town Back to Drawing Board on New Fire Station

Both the police station and fire headquarters were built decades ago when the town and the departments were smaller.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Tornado Blows off Overhead Doors of Ill. Fire Station

Police officers had no radio communications or computers. They were using cellphones and communicating in person.

News • May 22nd, 2013

Wales Firefighter Recovering from Fire Truck Crash

Five Blaenavon firefighters were hurt when the fire engine overturned while they were responding to a call.

News • May 22nd, 2013

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