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N.Y. House Fire Hospitalizes Father and Young Son

A Oswegatchie man and his 4-year-old son were hospitalized with severe burns after a fire destroy their home.

News • June 7th, 2013

Cutthroat Trout Evacuated From N.M. Fire Area

Fearing that silt and runoff from the Tres Laguna Fire will kill trout in the Macho Creek, biologist netted 49 and moved them to a fish hatchery.

News • June 7th, 2013

Pennsylvania Gyroscope Plant Damaged by Fire

A manufacturing plant in Mohnton, that makes gyroscope-like devices that stabilize yachts was damaged by a fire sparked by a cutting torch.

News • June 7th, 2013

CFSI Will Hold Its Annual Silent Auction at Firehouse Expo

On July 27, 2013, the Congressional Fire Services Institute will hold its annual silent auction at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. A popular event among the trade show attendees, the auction takes place at the entrance to the exhibit hall...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

National Fire Academy Application Period Closes June 15

The application period for the FY2014 First Semester of National Fire Academy resident classes closes soon - June 15. The first semester includes those classes scheduled from October 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014. Applications must be postmarked by...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

Calif. Murderer Arsonist Sentence to 33 Years to Life

He shot and killed a man, and torched the house to get rid of evidence.

News • June 6th, 2013

Court Tape MIA in High Profile Conn. Arson, Murder Case

Steven Hayes is sitting on death row after being convicted of killing a Connecticut woman and her daughters, and torching their house.

News • June 6th, 2013

Ala. Chiefs Team With Columbia Southern University To Offer Classes

The Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (AAFC) is collaborating with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to present their summer conference, “Leadership Today,” June 16-19 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. The keynote address will be...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

Nextteq Offers Kits to ID Unknown HAZMAT Chemicals

TAMPA, FL– As times and tactical situations change, so must the resources of our hazardous materials response teams. Nextteq meets these ever increasing demands by providing Gastec Hazmat Kits to identify unknown liquid and airborne compounds at a...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

Fire-Dex Receives Ohio Business Award

Fire-Dex was among an elite group of 101 Northeast Ohio mid-sized companies to be recognized at The 2013 Leading EDGE Awards on May 23 at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. In its seventh year, this prestigious award was developed by...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

Streamlight Introduces HAZ-LO Helmet Kit And Light

Streamlight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of flashlights for fire and rescue uses, announced it has introduced the new 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO Helmet Kit, featuring the 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO flashlight, and a Streamlight helmet clamp and rubber strap...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

MagneGrip Offers Two Types of Air Purification Systems

Many fire departments use two types of exhaust removal systems in the firehouse to achieve maximum protection for firefighters. MagneGrip Exhaust Removal Systems (hoses connected directly to vehicle tailpipes) and AirHAWK Air Purification Systems...

Press Release • June 6th, 2013

Emergency Response on Target to Wash. Bridge Collapse

Mount Vernon Fire Chief Roy Hari said people listening thought it was a drill.

News • June 6th, 2013

Two EMTs, Patient Killed in Ga. Ambulance, Semi Wreck

A semi jack-knifed across the center line and struck the ambulance.

News • June 6th, 2013

Thieves Steal Pumps, Ladders, Brass from Tiny Texas Firehouse

Copper pipes from an air conditioning unit as well as a non-working security alarm also were taken.

News • June 6th, 2013

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