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Girl Honored by Tenn. Firefighters For Saving Her Dad

Honored for her life saving actions, Rosalyn Weeks of Memphis got a ride in a department SUV and an award for calling 911 after her father collapsed.

News • April 17th, 2013

Maine Fire Chief Blindsided, Reappointment Held Off

South Thomaston's fire chief said he was blindsided when selectmen said they were holding off on his reappointment and would seek applications from the department for the position.

News • April 17th, 2013

Conn. Fire District Considering Return to Volunteers

In a drastic cost-saving move, the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District is thinking about converting one station into a volunteer department.

News • April 17th, 2013

Report on Mass. Fire Chief's Performance Questioned

Sturbridge selectmen are questioning a report drafted by a paid consultant accusing the town's fire chief of a myriad of failures including 'deplorable' equipment maintenance.

News • April 17th, 2013

Minn. Firefighters Battle Large Warehouse Fire

Pipestone firefighters used more than 300,000 gallons of water to contain a large warehouse fire Tuesday morning.

News • April 17th, 2013

Fla. Firefighter Save a Dozen Ducklings From Drain

After two boys spotted the ducks in a storm drain in Broward, firefighters used a hose to flush them out, returning them to the awaiting mom after the rescue.

News • April 17th, 2013

Police Investigating Fires in Five Hours at Va. Campus

Classes were canceled at Christopher Newport University on Tuesday night after firefighters responded to at least five bathroom fires during the day.

News • April 17th, 2013

Ga. Firefighters to Use Mowers For Firefighting

The Georgia Forestry Commission has purchased six heavy mowers it plans to use for fighting or defending against wildfires.

News • April 17th, 2013

Baby Killed, Mom Hurt at Mo. Bus Stop Crash

A driver who apparently suffered a medical emergency crashed into a Northwoods bus stop killing a baby and injuring her mother.

News • April 17th, 2013

Fire Damages New NYPD Police Academy Building

There was significant damage to the exterior of the building.

News • April 16th, 2013

Incident Response Technologies Releases New Electronic ICS Form Module

DENVER, CO – Incident Response Technologies is excited to announce the release of the Enhanced ICS Form Module for the Rhodium Incident Management Suite. The eICS Form Module includes electronic ICS forms that adapt to user input, making the process...

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

Torqeedo Forges Partnership With Zodiac Milpro

For the first time, Zodiac MILPRO is using an electric outboard system with its SRMN600 professional RIB. Torqeedo's 80-hp motor, Deep Blue, will power the vessel, which is designed for military and professional customers. The 20-foot RIB is...

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

Seminar Focuses on Learning From the Past

Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, University of Maryland, is partnering with the Maryland Emergency Services Life Safety Task Force to present a one-day seminar entitled “Learning from the Past, Improving the Future.” The seminar, which is being...

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

Battlefield Wounds Treated by Boston ER Personnel

The scenes in emergency rooms across Boston yesterday were like something from the worst times in Baghdad or Jerusalem.

News • April 16th, 2013

Tickets Dropped, Case Against Driver in Ill. LODD Still Active

The case against the truck driver involved in the crash that Hudson firefighter Chris Brown, 39, is not over.

News • April 16th, 2013

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