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  • Okla. Dept. Finishing SCBA Inspections After Malfunction

    News
    Tulsa World, Okla.
    Posted: March 5th, 2013

    In December 2011, a Tulsa firefighter was pulled from a burning building after his SCBA mask apparently filled with smoke, prompting a detailed inspection of more than 400 SCBAs.


  • Okla. AG's Office Asked to Probe Missing Fire Funds

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    Tahlequah Daily Press, Okla.
    Posted: March 5th, 2013

    The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office has been asked to investigate an allegation that the Peggs Volunteer Fire Chief misused fire department funds.


  • Okla. Firefighter Dies After Fight at Station

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    The Oklahoman
    Posted: February 15th, 2013

    A firefighter with the Strother Fire Department is dead after a fight with another firefighter at the station, and the local sheriff's department is investigating.


  • Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable

    Article
    Posted: January 4th, 2013

    When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to think that equipment required for emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to think that aging apparatus is causing headaches, but one of the biggest...


  • Maintenance Roundtable

    Article
    Posted: January 1st, 2013

    When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance, you would be correct to think that equipment required to meet emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to think that aging apparatus are causing headaches, but one of the biggest issues...


  • Oklahoma Assistant Chief Hurt in Wall Collapse

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    The Southwest Times Record
    Posted: December 1st, 2012

    Roland Assistant Fire Chief Phillip Niemann suffered a broken right foot after part of a block wall struck him during a fire at Full Circle Screen Printing.


  • Photos Lead to Discipline, New Policies in Okla.

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    The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City
    Posted: March 9th, 2012

    A two-year-old video showing first responders treating a woman in their care in a questionable manner has led to new policies and minor disciplinary action within the Oklahoma City police and fire departments.