The terminated firefighters said the punishment went too far and Union President Ryan Sapp said fire district leaders have reached out in an effort to avoid a court battle.

The U.S. Army veteran was quickly detained after setting off fireworks as well as igniting gasoline at the Manhattan federal building.

"It's been incredibly rewarding to see firefighters turn in their old gear," Quincy Fire Chief Gary Smyth said.

No one was inside the Northern Special Care Pharmacy when the bus careened into it, Baltimore County Fire Bureau Chief Travis Francis said.

Menlo Park firefighters covered the shivering pup, missing since July 4, in towels as seagulls hovered.

A piece of shrapnel was lodged in the eye of the Milwaukee employee, who also suffered a concussion.

The city also plans to hire a fire chief, supervise volunteers and modify the Eldridge firehouse.

Modesto firefighters focused on protecting mobile homes and businesses near the salvage yard.