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Wind-Whipped Calif. Fire Burns Near Yosemite

Fire is threatening 150 homes as it burns near one of the main entrances of Yosemite park.

News • June 18th, 2013

Historical Philly Firehouse Could Be on The Line

An iconic fire station in South Philadelphia is now in danger of demolition by a New York real estate developer.

News • June 18th, 2013

Kan. House Packed With Ammo, Fireworks, Clutter Burns

Overland Park firefighters were challenged by a house filled with explosives and combustibles when it caught fire early Tuesday.

News • June 18th, 2013

Patient Attacks Pa. Ambulance Medics

A patient hit by a car assaulted two paramedics in the back of a Philadelphia ambulance and tried to steal a fire truck before police were able to subdue the man.

News • June 18th, 2013

Unattended Grease Pot Burns S.C. Fire Station

The Columbia chief says he's mulling whether to discipline a firefighter who left a pot of grease on a stove to answer a call. The ensuing fire caused $20K damage.

News • June 18th, 2013

N.C. Fire Truck Burns in Wheat Field Arson Fire

A Pembroke Rural Fire Dept. brush truck got stuck in while fighting a wheat field fire and the exhaust set the material under it on fire, burning the vehicle.

News • June 18th, 2013

June Firehouse iPad, Android App Available

The new edition of the Firehouse for the tablet includes thermal imaging camera drills, truck company skills, a trench rescue quiz and more.

News • June 18th, 2013

Calif. Grand Jury Bashes Fire District For Wasting Money

A grand jury report says Newcastle Fire Protection District board members neglected repairs at a damaged fire station, resulting in unnecessary temporary housing expenses.

News • June 18th, 2013

Robotic Cats For Rescue Work? The Swiss Think So.

Swiss engineers believe the cat-like design can help create rescue robots that can navigate treacherous terrain -- say, stairs in a house fire, or the rubble of an earthquake-struck building.

News • June 18th, 2013

S.C. Fire Marshal Closes Part of Myrtle Beach Hotel

Citing unsafe conditions, a Myrtle Beach fire official closed portions of Calypso Inn forcing several international students who were staying there to look for new housing.

News • June 18th, 2013

Utah Firefighter to Be Tried for Fatal Ambulance Wreck

The ambulance driver police say caused a fatal multicar crash last summer has been ordered advanced to trial on a charge of negligent homicide.

News • June 18th, 2013

Carbon Monoxide in Group Home in Md. Injures Eight

Staff and residents of a group home in Parkville were hospitalized after a possible chemical exposure in the home early Monday morning.

News • June 18th, 2013

Md. Dept. Hopes $10M Station Will Improve Response Times

A new 33,000 square foot station in Savage will operate with two engines, a rescue engine, two paramedic ambulances and a brush truck.

News • June 17th, 2013

California Limo Fires Spur Safety Bills

Lawmakers have sponsored bills requiring two doors and two emergency window exits in all limousines made after Jan. 1, 2015. Another requires limos to carry extinguishers.

News • June 17th, 2013

Sheriff's Patrol Cars Catch Fire After Calif. Pursuit

Two Contra Costa sheriff's deputies patrol cars caught fire after going off the road, along with the Lexus they were chasing. The Lexus got away.

News • June 17th, 2013

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