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Kussmaul Electronics Names New VP of Sales

Kussmaul Electronics has named Colin Chambless to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales. During the past year and a half Colin has been the Regional Sales Manager covering accounts in the Eastern half of the United States as well as...

Press Release • May 21st, 2013

KME Ridgerunners Headed to Oregon

Marion County Fire District No. 1 in Oregon was searching for a different type of fire apparatus for three of its more rural stations. They were hoping to find a Type 3 Engine with the typical configuration of a high angle of approach and departure...

Press Release • May 21st, 2013

Departments in Montana, Oregon Place New Apparatus Orders

The Gallatin Gateway (Mont.) Rural Fire Department and the Silverton (Ore.) Fire District a have ordered apparatus from KME Fire Apparatus. Gallatin Gateway has ordered an Eliminator Pumper/Tender built on an International 7600 cab and chassis...

Press Release • May 21st, 2013

Air Methods Reaches Highest Level in FAA's Safety Management System Program

Air Methods Corporation, the global leader in air medical transportation, recently was informed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it successfully reached the highest level (Level 4) of the FAA's voluntary Safety Management System (SMS...

Press Release • May 21st, 2013

Moore Fire Chief Promises Thorough Searches

Moore Fire Chief Gary Bird said crews will search each home three times to make sure there are no victims.

News • May 21st, 2013

S.C. Mom Whose Four Kids Died in Fire Stays in Jail

The mother wasn't home in April when fire killed her four children.

News • May 21st, 2013

Hundreds Treated at Hospitals after Oklahoma Tornado

Dozens of children were among those injured in the tornadoes.

News • May 21st, 2013

Search Continues for Victims of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado

While the exact number of deaths is not known, the medical examiner's office said Tuesday some victims may have been counted twice.

News • May 21st, 2013

AP Photographer Describes Calm Amid Chaos in Okla. Rescue

They worked quietly in the pile of rubble in order to hear the victims.

News • May 21st, 2013

Photo Gallery: Deadly Tornado Hits Oklahoma

Photos from the May 20 tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, leaving dozens dead.

Media Gallery • May 21st, 2013

Blaze Consumes South Dakota Gas Station

A new fuel pump was being installed when the air jack lost pressure and the fuel tank fell, and hit a shop light.

News • May 21st, 2013

Calif. Power Company Pays $37M for Sparking Wildfire

Three overloaded poles of Southern California Edison Company were blamed for the massive fire.

News • May 21st, 2013

Two Pa. Firefighters Remain Hospitalized After Crash

The Coolbaugh Township firefighters were hurt after their vehicle was hit by a cab.

News • May 21st, 2013

Pa. Fire Leads to Discovery of Meth Labs

After the fire was extinguished, officials quickly determined the fire began inside the home and police found the remains of meth-making materials inside

News • May 21st, 2013

Van Crash Kills Five, Injures Six in Illinois

Nine of the 11 men were ejected when the van rolled over.

News • May 21st, 2013

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