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

News
Posted: May 15th, 2013

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

The Institution of Fire Engineers Given Federal Grant

Press Release
Posted: May 13th, 2013

The Institution of Fire Engineers-USA Branch Vision 20/20 project was awarded a Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety grant to hold the third Models in Fire Prevention Symposiumfeaturing prevention programs that demonstrate results...

Smoke Forces Evacuation of White House West Wing

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The Associated Press
Posted: May 11th, 2013

An overheated piece of equipment in a mechanical room forced the evacuation of the West Wing of the White House Saturday morning.

Impact of Affordable Care Act on EMS Discussed at CFSI

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Firehouse.com News
Posted: May 9th, 2013

Lori Moore-Merrill said Wednesday that there are not enough primary care providers to meet the needs of then Affordable Care Act and agencies need to conduct a needs assessment.

Fire Service Descends on D.C. For CFSI Events

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Firehouse.com News
Posted: May 8th, 2013

Kicking off CFSI was Lou Amabili, who helped write “America Burning.” The event concludes with a dinner Thursday with Vice President Biden in attendance.

Carter: Sylvester Sequester and the New Star in D.C.

Article
Posted: May 7th, 2013

Ladies and gentlemen, the shovel-makers are at work in Washington, DC and Sylvester Sequester is the name of that shovel.

D.C. 911 Dispatchers Blame Training for Mistakes

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The Washington Times
Posted: April 29th, 2013

A proposal to extend shifts from 10 to 12 hours may cause more mistakes, union officials say.

D.C. Firefighters Rescue Two from House Fire

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Posted: April 15th, 2013

Crews revived the 93-year-old woman and transported her to a hospital.

D.C. Firefighters Vote No Confidence in Their Chief

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The Washington Times
Posted: March 26th, 2013

Citing mismanagement of the department's fleet, staffing, safety failures and a pattern of retaliatory actions, D.C. firefighters voted no confidence in their chief by an overwhelming margin.

D.C. Crews Face Discipline Following Report

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The Washington Times
Posted: March 22nd, 2013

A report released Thursday says three crews and a supervisor failed to follow protocols the night that they did not respond to an injured police officer.

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