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1923 Stutz to be restored in Illinois
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 2 hours ago
A 1923 fire truck will begin being restored in Illinois, thanks to a grant. FireTruckBlog.com first posted about the Stutz in April, and now the rig is closer to being like new. The Sycamore Fire Preservation Company was looking for ...
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A 1923 fire truck will begin being restored in Illinois, thanks to a grant. FireTruckBlog.com first posted about the Stutz in April, and now the rig is closer to being like new. The Sycamore Fire Preservation Company was looking for ...
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HR Director Claims Her Termination Violates Florida Whistleblower Act
Posted on Fire Law Blog 56 mins ago
A human resources director in Fernandina Beach, Florida who was terminated last month claims she is the victim of retaliation for having voiced “concerns regarding acts of gross mismanagement and misfeasance on the part of the City of Fernandina Beach’s Fire Department”.
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A human resources director in Fernandina Beach, Florida who was terminated last month claims she is the victim of retaliation for having voiced “concerns regarding acts of gross mismanagement and misfeasance on the part of the City of Fernandina Beach’s Fire Department”.
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Raw video of warehouse fire near St. Joseph, MO
LAFD fire chief creates bureaus to boost accountability
Posted on Fire Chief 4 hours ago
Chief Ralph Terrazas said the new system to take effect in January and will be overseen by four deputy chiefs who will become the fire chiefs for those bureaus
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Chief Ralph Terrazas said the new system to take effect in January and will be overseen by four deputy chiefs who will become the fire chiefs for those bureaus
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Two Alarm Mansion Fire in Kennett Square [Photos/Video]
Mulitple Alarm Warehouse Fire in Rome, GA
Posted on SConFire.com 4 hours ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-19 15:56:00 | GA | FLOYD COUNTY| ROME | MULTI-ALARM | 300 DARLINGTON DR | HEAVY FIRE IN A COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE| CREWS WORKING | SC-01 WSBTV.com FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. —Crews are on the scene of a fire in ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-19 15:56:00 | GA | FLOYD COUNTY| ROME | MULTI-ALARM | 300 DARLINGTON DR | HEAVY FIRE IN A COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE| CREWS WORKING | SC-01 WSBTV.com FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. —Crews are on the scene of a fire in ...
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Raw video from two-alarm apartment fire in Washington, DC
University tracks sleep patterns of Texas firefighters
Posted on Fire Chief 5 hours ago
A new study suggests sleep disorders are prevalent among firefighters and are independent risk factors for the top two causes of death in the line of duty
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A new study suggests sleep disorders are prevalent among firefighters and are independent risk factors for the top two causes of death in the line of duty
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FSACK-A New Epidemic of Arrogance
Posted on It's Not My Emergency 5 hours ago
Is there something in the water? Recent stories of leadership faux pas by fire chiefs, including allegations of criminal and racial activities are damaging the reputation of their departments and the fire service in general. Dave Statter’s blog, Statter911 features ...
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Is there something in the water? Recent stories of leadership faux pas by fire chiefs, including allegations of criminal and racial activities are damaging the reputation of their departments and the fire service in general. Dave Statter’s blog, Statter911 features ...
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Fire dept., board up company relationship questioned
Posted on Fire Chief 6 hours ago
Fire officials said they do call the board up companies, but that homeowners still have a choice
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Fire officials said they do call the board up companies, but that homeowners still have a choice
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Officials speak against fire department staffing bill
Posted on Fire Chief 6 hours ago
Opponents said the bill will take budgets out of the hands of municipal officials by forcing them to hire more firefighters than necessary
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Opponents said the bill will take budgets out of the hands of municipal officials by forcing them to hire more firefighters than necessary
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Investigation: Firefighters still drove rigs after DUI arrests
Posted on Fire Chief 7 hours ago
The department is reviewing its policies after an investigation found firefighters were driving department vehicles despite DUI convictions
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The department is reviewing its policies after an investigation found firefighters were driving department vehicles despite DUI convictions
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Investigation: Firefighters drove fire trucks after DUI arrests
Posted on Fire Chief 7 hours ago
The department is reviewing its policies after an investigation found firefighters were driving department vehicles despite DUI convictions
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The department is reviewing its policies after an investigation found firefighters were driving department vehicles despite DUI convictions
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Cars having cold weather issues photo gallery – November 19, 2014
Posted on Rescue Humor 9 hours ago
Seems like snow and cold have set in for many people. Meaning that drivers will have some issues with getting around on snow and ice covered roads
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Seems like snow and cold have set in for many people. Meaning that drivers will have some issues with getting around on snow and ice covered roads
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Treasurer Goes On Coast-to-Coast Dipping Spree
Structure Fire On Alley Street In Gloverville
Posted on SConFire.com 11 hours ago
WJBF-TV ABC 6 Augusta-Aiken SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-19 07:43:00 | SC | AIKEN CO | LANGLEY | *STRUCTURE FIRE* | ALLEY ST | LFD O/L WSF WITH LIGHT SMOKE SHOWING | M/A FROM MVFD | QUICK KNOCKDOWN CLEARING SMOKE FROM RES ...
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WJBF-TV ABC 6 Augusta-Aiken SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-19 07:43:00 | SC | AIKEN CO | LANGLEY | *STRUCTURE FIRE* | ALLEY ST | LFD O/L WSF WITH LIGHT SMOKE SHOWING | M/A FROM MVFD | QUICK KNOCKDOWN CLEARING SMOKE FROM RES ...
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Ferguson Paramedics being issued weapons for self defense in preparations for riots
Posted on Call the Cops 11 hours ago
EMTs and Paramedics in the greater St Louis area are getting apprehensive of the impending riots. They know they will need to respond to injuries and medical aid calls. They also fear they will have to defend themselves.
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EMTs and Paramedics in the greater St Louis area are getting apprehensive of the impending riots. They know they will need to respond to injuries and medical aid calls. They also fear they will have to defend themselves.
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Model City FF Shirts Now Available
Posted on Model City Firefighter 13 hours ago
While a few of you may have had an opportunity in the past to grab a ModelCityFirefighter.com shirt, there were only a few out there. This recently changed with a project with Big Dawg Shirt Shack. I have been in ...
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While a few of you may have had an opportunity in the past to grab a ModelCityFirefighter.com shirt, there were only a few out there. This recently changed with a project with Big Dawg Shirt Shack. I have been in ...
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Raw video: Child dead in Guthrie, OK apartment fire
New video shows racial incident for KY fire chief who mocked & bullied TV reporter
Posted on Statter911 21 hours ago
Chief Julius Hatfield finds out reporter does "understand English"
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Chief Julius Hatfield finds out reporter does "understand English"
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Indiana fire truck destroyed in crash with tractor trailer carrying pickles
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 21 hours ago
Three firefighters were injured when their fire truck was hit by a tractor trailer carrying pickles in Indiana Tuesday morning. Engine 41 was responding to another crash at the time, WSBT.com reported. From WSBT.com: “When we were approaching the scene, it ...
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Three firefighters were injured when their fire truck was hit by a tractor trailer carrying pickles in Indiana Tuesday morning. Engine 41 was responding to another crash at the time, WSBT.com reported. From WSBT.com: “When we were approaching the scene, it ...
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Seattle chief fails to answer questions on failed policy om firefighter alcohol arrests
Posted on Statter911 1 day ago
Seattle should have looked to Detroit on how to handle the press on this topic
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Seattle should have looked to Detroit on how to handle the press on this topic
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North Carolina Chief Sued in Accident Case
Posted on Fire Law Blog 1 day ago
The fire chief of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has become embroiled in a strange suit by a woman who claims that the fire chief’s personal vehicle struck her vehicle last March and kept on going. Katrina Newton claims she was driving her vehicle on March 26 when dark-colored Dodge pickup hit her vehicle causing severe damage.
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The fire chief of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has become embroiled in a strange suit by a woman who claims that the fire chief’s personal vehicle struck her vehicle last March and kept on going. Katrina Newton claims she was driving her vehicle on March 26 when dark-colored Dodge pickup hit her vehicle causing severe damage.
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How to dress up your fire truck for the holidays
Posted on Fire Chief 1 day ago
Want to add some holiday bling to your fire rig? Here's a look at one department that goes all-out and how they do it
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Want to add some holiday bling to your fire rig? Here's a look at one department that goes all-out and how they do it
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State Fire Marshal Office Announces Winners of “Smoke Alarm Blitz” Grant
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
Columbia SC – In a PRESS RELEASE made today the State Fire Marshal office announced 10 departments to receive the “Smoke Alarm Blitz” grant in 2015. This program was very successful this year, where nearly 2,500 10 year smoke alarms were ...
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Columbia SC – In a PRESS RELEASE made today the State Fire Marshal office announced 10 departments to receive the “Smoke Alarm Blitz” grant in 2015. This program was very successful this year, where nearly 2,500 10 year smoke alarms were ...
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BREAKING- 4th Alarm Fire at Farmers Market in Springfield, NJ
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-18 15:27:00 | NJ | SPRINGFIELD | 4TH ALARM | 2919 U.S. 206 | U/D HEAVY FIRE IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING @FOX29philly | SC-01 Zoom 2014-11-18 14:57:00 | NJ | SPRINGFIELD | 3RD ALARM | 2919 U.S. ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-18 15:27:00 | NJ | SPRINGFIELD | 4TH ALARM | 2919 U.S. 206 | U/D HEAVY FIRE IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING @FOX29philly | SC-01 Zoom 2014-11-18 14:57:00 | NJ | SPRINGFIELD | 3RD ALARM | 2919 U.S. ...
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BREAKING- Firefighters Injured as Vacuum Truck Explodes in Santa Paula, CA
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
www.NBCLosAngeles.com More than a dozen people are being treated at a local hospital Tuesday morning after a vacuum truck exploded in Santa Paula, spraying an unknown combustible white liquid chemical and triggering a fire and several subsequent explosions. Two drivers ...
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www.NBCLosAngeles.com More than a dozen people are being treated at a local hospital Tuesday morning after a vacuum truck exploded in Santa Paula, spraying an unknown combustible white liquid chemical and triggering a fire and several subsequent explosions. Two drivers ...
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UPDATED – Firefighters & dozens others treated after fire & explosion in vacuum waste truck
Posted on Statter911 1 day ago
Early Tuesday morning hazmat incident at Santa Clara Waste Water Company in Santa Paula, CA
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Early Tuesday morning hazmat incident at Santa Clara Waste Water Company in Santa Paula, CA
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Four Alarm Fire at Burlington Co. Farmers Market [Video/ Photos]
Firefighter Deaths Could be Linked to Poor Sleep
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
TIME.com Almost 40% of firefighters suffer from at least one sleep disorder Sleep problems could be a major factor in explaining why more than 60 percent of firefighter deaths are caused by heart attacks and traffic accidents, a new study ...
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TIME.com Almost 40% of firefighters suffer from at least one sleep disorder Sleep problems could be a major factor in explaining why more than 60 percent of firefighter deaths are caused by heart attacks and traffic accidents, a new study ...
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Firefighters Injured as Southwest Central Fire Territory Engine Hit by Tractor Trailer in IN
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
WSBT.com Police say six people, including three firemen, were injured in crashes that shut down a stretch of the U.S. Bypass this morning. All lanes have since reopened. St. Joseph County police say crews were called to a three-vehicle accident ...
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WSBT.com Police say six people, including three firemen, were injured in crashes that shut down a stretch of the U.S. Bypass this morning. All lanes have since reopened. St. Joseph County police say crews were called to a three-vehicle accident ...
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Cherry Hill House Fire
Scientist link responding to fewer calls with higher need to be a wacker showoff
Posted on Call the Cops 1 day ago
Researchers from the Washington University of Social Sciences have found a direct linkage between being a wacker and low emergency call volumes. The study found persons getting hours of training and many more hours of drills have a compulsion to show off their skills
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Researchers from the Washington University of Social Sciences have found a direct linkage between being a wacker and low emergency call volumes. The study found persons getting hours of training and many more hours of drills have a compulsion to show off their skills
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House Fire in East Vincent Twp., Chesco
Posted on PhillyFireNews.com 1 day ago
Post by Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. Date: 11/18/2014 Time: 9:55 AM Town: East Vincent Township County: Chester Address: 500 block of Kolb Road Type: Dwelling Fire Details: D/C-68 reported heavy fire showing from the front of a 1-story single ...
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Post by Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. Date: 11/18/2014 Time: 9:55 AM Town: East Vincent Township County: Chester Address: 500 block of Kolb Road Type: Dwelling Fire Details: D/C-68 reported heavy fire showing from the front of a 1-story single ...
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Things You Find While VCSing It
Posted on First Due Tackle 1 day ago
Here's a quick one on the importance of preplanning and getting out in your district. First, VCSing stands for Various Courses and Speeds. It might not be the politically correct definition, but if you don't get out in your district more often than not you will miss what's going on.
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Here's a quick one on the importance of preplanning and getting out in your district. First, VCSing stands for Various Courses and Speeds. It might not be the politically correct definition, but if you don't get out in your district more often than not you will miss what's going on.
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Helmet-cam: Structure & vehicle fire in NC
Apartment Fire with Victim Rescued by Neighbors in Lady’s Island
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-18 09:37:00 | SC | BEAUFORT CO| LADYS ISLAND | *STRUCTURE FIRE* | SAMS POINT RD | FIRE W/ VICTIM RESCUED BY NEIGHBOR| TO HOSP W/ SEVERE BURNS DELAYED 0300HRS | SC-01 The Island Packet A 25-year-old woman ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-18 09:37:00 | SC | BEAUFORT CO| LADYS ISLAND | *STRUCTURE FIRE* | SAMS POINT RD | FIRE W/ VICTIM RESCUED BY NEIGHBOR| TO HOSP W/ SEVERE BURNS DELAYED 0300HRS | SC-01 The Island Packet A 25-year-old woman ...
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Cold Weather Safety Tips
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
SW Lexington Ledger Lexington County, S.C. – Over the next few days, our area is set to receive a blast of arctic air that is expected to plunge our temperatures to record lows. Most of us, who were born and ...
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SW Lexington Ledger Lexington County, S.C. – Over the next few days, our area is set to receive a blast of arctic air that is expected to plunge our temperatures to record lows. Most of us, who were born and ...
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Pray for Lexington Firefighter Adam Bacon – Adam Strong! Get Your Adam Apparel Here….
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
Adam Bacon wanted to help people so he chose to be a firefighter with Lexington County Fire Service. He is known to be a very active and hard worker. On October 30, 2014 he suffered a traumatic injury to his neck resulting in ...
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Adam Bacon wanted to help people so he chose to be a firefighter with Lexington County Fire Service. He is known to be a very active and hard worker. On October 30, 2014 he suffered a traumatic injury to his neck resulting in ...
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Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment in Bath
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-18 03:33:00 | SC | AIKEN CO | BATH | MVA W/ ENTRAPMENT | 500 BLK STORM BRANCH | MVFD O/L WITH CONFIRMED ENTRAPMENT | ROADWAY SHUTDOWN BY LE | EXTRICATION COMPLETE ATT | SC-38 WRDW.com AIKEN COUNTY, ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-11-18 03:33:00 | SC | AIKEN CO | BATH | MVA W/ ENTRAPMENT | 500 BLK STORM BRANCH | MVFD O/L WITH CONFIRMED ENTRAPMENT | ROADWAY SHUTDOWN BY LE | EXTRICATION COMPLETE ATT | SC-38 WRDW.com AIKEN COUNTY, ...
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