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Mutual Aid Eyed After Wash. Firefighters Hurt

Four firefighters from Clarkston were hurt in the house fire.

News • May 14th, 2013

Betting on SAFER Extension, Atlantic City Adds Firefighters

There is money left over from a grant awarded two years ago.

News • May 14th, 2013

Ohio Fire Truck Thief Dies of Crash Injuries

He crashed the fire truck after stealing it from the Harrison Township Fire Department.

News • May 14th, 2013

Feds: More Wildfires, Fewer Firefighters, Engines

There are about 10,000 wildland firefighters nationwide, about 500 fewer than usual, and about 50 fewer engines than the usual 1,000.

News • May 14th, 2013

Three Burned in Fire at NM Explosives Testing Lab

The materials ignited as workers were unloading them onto a pad for testing.

News • May 14th, 2013

Grand Jury Praises, Slams Calif. Department

Fire education programs were praised, but crews were slammed for not enforcing rules regarding responding under the influence.

News • May 14th, 2013

FDNY Rescues NYPD Cop Stuck in Tree Helping Cat

An entire unit of laughing firefighters rescued an NYPD cop who got trapped in a tree.

News • May 14th, 2013

Judge Denies Ohio Firefighter's Hiring Challenge Suit

The firefighter claimed Toledo officials had no authority to take over the fire service in Ottawa Hills.

News • May 14th, 2013

The Institution of Fire Engineers Given Federal Grant

The Institution of Fire Engineers-USA Branch Vision 20/20 project was awarded a Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety grant to hold the third Models in Fire Prevention Symposiumfeaturing prevention programs that demonstrate...

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

Explosions, Fire at W.Va. Gas Plant Injures Two

The incident occurred at Airgas in Poca near Charleston.

News • May 13th, 2013

LePere Tapped as New Reedy Creek Emergency Services Chief

Richard D. LePere Jr. was appointed fire chief for Reedy Creek Emergency Services, which protects Walt Disney World in Central Florida, in April.

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

TetraKO, LLC Adds Randy Wahl as Sales Manager

TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, announced that Randy Wahl has joined the company as Sales Manager. Wahl will report to Scott Bocklund, President of TetraKO, LLC. Prior to joining TetraKO, LLC, Wahl worked for...

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Acquires Ambulance Manufacturer SJC Industries

Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a leading $1 billion sales producer of specialty vehicles to the Fire & Emergency, Commercial & Industrial and Recreational Vehicles markets worldwide, announced that it has purchased ambulance manufacturer SJC...

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

FDNY Recognizes Seagrave For Support During Superstorm Sandy

The Fire Department of New York City (“FDNY”) recognized Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC for their dedication and support provided during the recent tragic events following Superstorm Sandy. The award was presented by Mark Aronberg, Assistant...

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

Cardioviva, NVFC Partner to Educate Responders on Dangers of High Cholesterol

Heart attacks are the leading cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities, with more than half of all firefighter fatalities attributed to them. In an effort to change this alarming statistic, Cardioviva and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC...

Press Release • May 13th, 2013

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