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Florida Firefighters Save Small Dog From House Fire

After being told a dog remained in a burning home, Bradenton firefighters went inside, found the pet and turned it over to EMS crews who administered oxygen which helped save the canine.

News • March 17th, 2013

Maine Towns Aim to Create New Ambulance Service

Lincoln and East Millinocket are poised to create a fire department based ambulance service to place a contract with Penobscot Valley Hospital for EMS.

News • March 16th, 2013

Pa. Firefighter Shocked by Faulty Wiring During Call

An Allentown firefighter was slightly injured from an electrical shock he received from faulty wiring while investigating a burning odor at an apartment building.

News • March 16th, 2013

Calif. Firefighters Help Deliver Baby at Homeless Camp

A baby was born in a tent in a homeless encampment in Victorville and San Bernardino County firefighters transported the mother and child to the hospital for further care.

News • March 16th, 2013

Wash. Worker Crushed to Death by Piece of Steel

An employee of Thompson Metal Fab was killed in an industrial accident Friday, according to the Vancouver Fire Department.

News • March 16th, 2013

Michigan Woman Escapes Fire, Dies of Heart Attack

The 64-year-old woman was unresponsive when firefighters arrived, Morse said. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. An autopsy confirmed that smoke inhalation and heat caused the heart attack.

News • March 16th, 2013

Four People Hurt in Collision with D.C. Engine

Four people were taken to George Washington Hospital with minor injuries after a traffic accident involving DC Fire Engine 14 on Thursday.

News • March 16th, 2013

Mo. Firefighters Change Gas Leak Protocols

Kansas City firefighters will now respond to reported natural gas leaks with a battalion chief and gas monitoring equipment in the wake of a deadly restaurant blast.

News • March 15th, 2013

Couple Injured in Arkansas Explosion

A Fort Smith couple was hurt when an explosion rang out in their home starting a fire that caused significant damage.

News • March 15th, 2013

Florida Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze

A Tampa firefighter suffered minor injuries in a fire that severely damaged a home.

News • March 15th, 2013

N.C. Junior Firefighter Program Ignites Youths' Interest

The Drexel Fire Department has seven junior firefighters in their youth program and many of them are considering public safety careers.

News • March 15th, 2013

Challenge Coins for First 343 to Register for FDIC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Proudly Show That You Will Never Forget Our Brothers of FDNY

Press Release • March 15th, 2013

Mich. Study Says Don't Cross-Train Cops, Firefighters

A four-year study launched by Holland has concluded cross training police officers and firefighters is not a feasible option to solve the city's financial woes.

News • March 15th, 2013

Maine Firefighter's POV Stolen From Station, Recovered

A Troy volunteer firefighter responded to a call, left his truck in the station lot and returned to find it stolen. Police found it hours later in a neighboring town, running but undamaged.

News • March 15th, 2013

Fla. Firefighters Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain

Boca Raton firefighters responded to a resident's request to help baby ducks stuck in a storm drain and saved all 12, and reunited them with their frantic mother.

News • March 15th, 2013

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