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  • Scuttlebutt 5/13

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    Posted: May 1st, 2013

    Scuttlebutt 5/13

    Making a Difference Jessica Carscadden is a very special little girl. Born in China and placed in an orphanage, she struggled with some serious medical conditions. There wasn’t much hope for a bright future. But, at age 5, she was adopted by the...

  • Ohio Firefighters Respond to Major Warehouse Fire

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    The Akron Beacon Journal
    Posted: April 24th, 2013

    A building thought to be used for metal scrapping caught fire Wednesday morning sending heavy smoke into the air that was visible from downtown.

  • Judge Overturns Ohio Fire Chief's Ouster

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    The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio
    Posted: April 23rd, 2013

    A Licking County Judge ruled that there was no substantial evidence that the West Licking fire chief violated the district's internet use policy and he should be given his job back.

  • Ohio Teen Dies Saving Her Baby From House Fire

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    The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio
    Posted: April 23rd, 2013

    When a fire broke out in her home, the 16-year-old girl saved her baby by placing her outside a window on a porch roof before perishing in the blaze.

  • Ohio Firefighting Attorney Helps Dept. Avoid Errors

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    US Official News
    Posted: April 22nd, 2013

    Columbus has hired a firefighter as an assistant city attorney to help improve training and limit lawsuits resulting from firefighter misconduct or mistakes.

  • Ohio Firefighters Make Due With Temporary Station

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    The Blade, Toledo, Ohio
    Posted: April 22nd, 2013

    Despite operating from a residential home while their fire station is replaced, Toledo firefighters say their response times remain acceptable.

  • Ohio Pallet Factory Damaged by Fire

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    The Akron Beacon Journal
    Posted: April 20th, 2013

    A large building at the Akron site -- about the length of a football field -- was destroyed in the fire first reported at 5 a.m.

  • Ohio Fire Lieutenant Fired For Lewd Behavior

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    The Blade, Toledo, Ohio
    Posted: April 19th, 2013

    A Springfield Township fire lieutenant has been fired for -- among other things -- showing a picture of his penis to a female firefighter.

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