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Ga. Firefighter Who Sent Offensive Tweet Apologizes

The Augusta firefighter who sent a controversial Tweet about a Latino boy singing the national anthem says he's not a racist and apologized for the comment.

News • June 15th, 2013

Destructive Colorado Fire Destroys Nearly 500 Homes

The most destructive blaze in Colorado's has destroyed nearly 500 homes and has killed two people.

News • June 15th, 2013

Okla. Firefighters Step in to Help With City Projects

Volunteers with the Waurika Fire Department draw praise for their willingness to help with projects around the city, including lawn mowing.

News • June 15th, 2013

Virginia Apartment Fire Displaces 15 Residents

A fire in a Norfolk apartment building damaged the structure and displaced 15 residents.

News • June 15th, 2013

Underground Explosion in Ariz. Hurts One, Cuts Power

One person was injured and 30 people were evacuated after an underground electrical vault blew, knocking out power to Downtown Tucson Friday night.

News • June 15th, 2013

Boston Firefighters Union to Check Out NYC 911 System

Wary of NYC's reported problems with it's 911 system, Boston firefighters are sending their own fact-finding team to check it out before it's install this fall.

News • June 14th, 2013

Mass. Mayor Says Fire Department Morale Is Up

Haverhill officials say sick leave abuse is no longer the problem in the fire department that it has been in prior years.

News • June 14th, 2013

Ky. Firefighter Fired for Pattern of Misbehavior

Among the charges against Ashland engineer Jeff Crews included misuse of sick leave, making Facebook comments critical of the fire chief and making spurious allegations in the department's logbook.

News • June 14th, 2013

California Hang Glider Survives 500-Foot Fall

The drama started when the glider of a San Francisco fireman, identified as Mike Quinn, broke up in flight and plummeted 500 feet into the ocean breakers.

News • June 14th, 2013

Firefighters in Calif. Donate Flags, Lights on Flag Day

Old Glory gleamed in the morning sun as veterans, community leaders and San Bernardino firefighters saluted or stood at attention in the westside park.

News • June 14th, 2013

Cutters Edge Introduces New Technology For Rotary Saws

Cutters Edge has successfully developed a totally new cutting technology for Rotary Saws called the BULLET BLADE. Unlike other carbide-tipped blades, the BULLET BLADE uses Cutters Edge BULLET CHAIN and is the only carbide blade that can be repaired...

Press Release • June 14th, 2013

Aladtec Scheduling Program Saves Ohio Dept. Time

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio - In today’s world we search the Internet for all sorts of reasons, including seeking out products and/or services that make our jobs easier, save us time and save us money. The Internet has brought many new products and...

Press Release • June 14th, 2013

N.C. Firefighter Electrocuted at Fire Scene

Mountain View Firefighter Tony Barker, 36, was electrocuted following a storm.

News • June 14th, 2013

People Hurt When Deck Collapses at Miami Bar

Patrons watching a basketball game at a popular sports bar were dumped into Biscayne Bay.

News • June 14th, 2013

After Fatal Fire, Ga. Chief Pushes for Smoke Detectors

A Macon woman and three daughters were killed in a house fire that didn't have a working detector.

News • June 14th, 2013

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