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Law enforcement personnel patrol the scene Saturday, April 20, 2013, three days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas.
Law enforcement personnel patrol the scene Saturday, April 20, 2013, three days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas.

Repeated Disasters Taxing for Texas Responders

June 08--The numbers tumbled in, one after another, like dispatches from cities at war. --April 17, West, fertilizer plant explosion, 15 dead, more than 200 injured. --May 15, Granbury, Cleburne and surrounding areas, 18 tornadoes touched down, six dead, more than 100 injured. --May 20...

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Repeated Disasters Taxing for Texas Responders

Officials worry that first responders and community volunteers are facing burnout after North Texas has been hit with a number of tragic disasters in recent months.

News • June 10th, 2013
Family of FDNY 'Black Sunday' Victim Talk About Haunted House

The terrifying saga involving the family of FDNY Lt. Curtis Meyran will be featured on "Paramormal Witness" on Wednesday night.

News • June 10th, 2013
Barred from Stations, FDNY Groupies Go Online

When firefighters told Christine Cuocolo, 34, to stop surprise visits and Facebook postings, her adoration twisted into obsession and fury.

News • June 9th, 2013
Police Sieze 78 Pot Plants After Calif. House Fire

Improper electrical modifications may have been responsible for the Sebastopol fire, police reported.

News • June 9th, 2013
Former Chief Reflects on Fla. County's 'Black Sunday'

On June 8, 2003, Destin's firefighters had eight "near drownings" and one drowning.

News • June 8th, 2013
Texas Department Puts Fitness at the Forefront

Lubbock firefighters work as part of a four-person crew and if one person wears out, then the whole crew will be affected.

News • June 8th, 2013
Virginia Departments Remember Their Fallen

The event officially kicked off Virginia's first Fire and EMS Memorial Week from June 2 to 8.

News • June 2nd, 2013
Injured Bryan, Texas Firefighters Welcomed Home

Ricky Mantey Jr. and Mitch Moran returned home Friday, three months after they responded to the deadly Knights of Columbus Hall.

News • June 1st, 2013
State Probes Missing Medical Records of Boston Jakes

In addition to records documenting exposures, the state says the firefighter's bunker gear isn't being cleaned or inspected.

News • May 31st, 2013
Charleston Support Team Moving to Nonprofit Group

Peer counselors, who are firefighters trained in counseling, will work with others in the tri-county area.

News • May 27th, 2013
Burned Pa. Firefighter Leaves Hospital After Three Months

Nearly three months after being severely burned in a fire that killed two in the city, firefighter Lt. Andre Kelley walked out of a rehab hospital Wednesday morning to a hero's welcome.

News • May 16th, 2013
'Brotherhood Ride' Honors Fallen Emergency Responders

The ride began when a group of North Naples, Fla. firefighters wanted to honor the Charleston 9.

News • May 13th, 2013
Appliance Sparks S.D. Garage Fire, Firefighter Injured

Officials believe the fire was caused by a malfunctioning appliance in the garage and the firefighter suffered an arm injury.

News • May 10th, 2013
Study: Cancer Risk High for Firefighters Exposed to Burning Flame Retardants

PBDEs are used as flame retardants in household furniture, carpets, plastics, computers and foam insulation.

News • May 6th, 2013
Public Extends Support to Calif. Crews on Wildfire Lines

"The folks were very generous. They opened up their homes," Moffett said. "One lady said, 'I made a casserole. Do you want to come in?' "

News • May 5th, 2013

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