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Los Angeles Apt. Evacuated After Explosives Found

Four buildings were evacuated, and blocks have been sealed off as the bomb squad investigates.

News • May 15th, 2013

Streamlight Enhances Lights With Programmable Switches, More Lumens

Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has significantly upgraded the lumen light output of four lights from its popular ProTac® tactical series: the ProTac® 1L, ProTac ® 2L...

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

E-ONE Dealer Expands Western Territory

After two years as a proven, customer-focused E-ONE dealer for Arizona, E-ONE and H&E are pleased to announce H&E’s expansion into Colorado and Wyoming. “We’re very excited about the new territory and H&E’s continued commitment to the fire...

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

USSC Valor Seats Offer Many Options And Features

USSC Valor seats have released a new line of seating for fire apparatus with many new and exciting features. The seats will be exhibited at many trade shows this summer. The seats will feature a dynamic adjustable SCBA bracket that adjusts to the...

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

Tacoma Firefighter Collapses, Dies on Call

Albert A. Nejmeh, 59, was a 12-year veteran of the department.

News • May 15th, 2013

Deputy Chiefs Say 'No Confidence' in Boston Chief Abraira

All 13 deputy chiefs say Chief Steve Abraira never assumed command during the April 15 bombing at the Boston Marathon.

News • May 15th, 2013

West Firefighters Focused on Evacuations, Cooling Tanks

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

News • May 15th, 2013

Boston Firefighters Found Hazards Days after Marathon Bombing

Among the dangers discovered was a gas leak in a nearby building that went undetected for days.

News • May 15th, 2013

Dozen Ill. Volunteers Quit in Support of Ousted Chief

District trustees wanted Cerro Gordo Chief Randy West to fire his son for promoting "too much" training.

News • May 15th, 2013

No Parole for Ohio Arsonist who Killed Seven

Rhonda Maddox, 64, killed seven family members in a 1985 fire she set.

News • May 15th, 2013

D.C. Firefighters Riding Desks After Facebook Post about Cops

The poster and four who commented have been disciplined after allegedly making remarks about responding to incidents involving officers.

News • May 15th, 2013

Wildfire Chases Wisconsin Residents From Homes

At least 47 structures have been destroyed as the fire rages out of control.

News • May 15th, 2013

Boston Bombing Victim Meets Her Heroes

Mike Meteria was the firefighter who took her to the hospital in a prisoner transport vehicle.

News • May 15th, 2013

Federal Court Rules FDNY Hiring Monitoring to Begin

The court, however, reduced the monitoring from 10 to five years.

News • May 15th, 2013

Va. County Emergency Services Director Resigns

Botetourt County Emergency Services Director Carr Boyd will be leaving at the end of the month.

News • May 15th, 2013

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