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Blaze Forces Inmates from Pa. Prison

January 14, 2015

Over 200 inmates were taken under heavy guard as firefighters battled the blaze.

Fire in Vacant Baltimore Building Reaches Three Alarms

Many Questions After Deadly DC Subway Fire

Mayor Explains why Atlanta Chief was Fired

New Conn. Fire Station Wins LEED Award

La. Mom Faces Homicide Charges in Fire Deaths of Her Kids

Calif. Firefighter Snagged by 'Booby Trap'

Maine Chief Resigns When Board Won't Reimburse $34

Firehouse World: Taking it to the Streets in San Diego

John Fisher and Christopher Naum will lead "Taking it to the Streets: San Diego and Buildings on Fire" during Firehouse World.

Gwinnett County, Ga., Orders Four Pierce Pumpers

January 14, 2015

From PIERCE MFG.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, sold four Pierce Arrow XT pumpers to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services located immediately northeast of Atlanta.

Cloud-based Software Helped Mo. Fire Department Manage Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

Clayton Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director said the use of the cloud-based incident management suite helped them prepare their staff and resources for any number of challenges.

The Tustin Group Acquires Tilley Fire Equipment Co.

January 14, 2015

The Tustin Group of Companies announces the acquisition of Tilley Fire Equipment Company of Doylestown, Pa.

KME Gets Gold Rating From Dept. of Defense

January 14, 2015

From KME FIRE APPARATUS

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announced that KME has received a Superior, Gold rating as a top performing supply contractor.

Globe Giveaway Provided 13 Departments With Needed Turnout Gear

January 14, 2015

From GLOBE MANUFACTURING CO., LLC.

Thirteen volunteer fire departments are starting off 2015 with more protection than they had at this time last year.

$5M Settlement Reached in Fatal Conn. Blaze

January 14, 2015

The contractor was hit with a wrongful-death lawsuit for the death of his daughters and grandparents.

Fla. Woman Sets Sleeping Husband on Fire

January 14, 2015

The victim told Manatee County deputies that he woke up to find his shirt on fire.

N.Y. Barn Fire Displaces 700 Cows

January 14, 2015

More than 700 cows displaced by a fire on Bubbins Farm have settled into temporary homes.

Funding OKd to Replace Damaged Texas Firehouse

January 14, 2015

Council approved $200,000 to replace the Westlake fire station that was damaged by fire on New Year's eve.

Dozens Respond to Battle Miss. Apartment Fire

January 14, 2015

Firefighters from seven departments responded to the Baldwyn blaze.

Feds Offer Mobile App Guide For Biodetection Technologies

January 14, 2015

From PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY

A mobile version of the guide to commercially available, hand-portable biodetection technologies is now available for cell phones and tablets through the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest Laboratory.

Pa. Chiefs Ask for Fire Tax to Reduce Burden on Volunteers

January 14, 2015

Fire chiefs hope to enact a fire tax so their firefighters can focus on training and emergencies.

House Fire Claims Former Texas Firefighter

January 14, 2015

Firefighters rescued former Nassau Bay firefighter Roy Matiya's wife, but were unable to save him.

Dauntless Ultra-Light Series

From REEBOK

Warson Brands, manufacturers of quality military and tactical footwear and exclusive licensee for Reebok military and tactical boots, recently announced a new line of Reebok branded tactical footwear, the Dauntless Ultra-Light Series.

Mills: I’ve Got This, I’m a Fire Wife

Even though the obstacles in your fire wife life are most likely not massive rattlesnakes on your running path, how do you handle your personal obstacles and threats?

One Killed in Mass. Fire

One person died in a house fire in Chatham. Crews had to call for mutual aid companies to help.

Wash. Teen Rescued After Being Stuck in Mud for Five Hours

January 13, 2015

The boy's friend tried for hours to free him before seeking help.

Columbus Firefighters Faced 89 Fires Set by OSU Fans

January 13, 2015

The majority of the fires involved couches and trash bins.

Fire Victim Becomes Wis. Firefighter

A Ripon man who lost everything in a blaze is now a firefighter, helping others in the same situation.

Sacramento Firefighters Call Mayday; Rescued From Basement

January 13, 2015

The two trapped were transported to ta burn unit.

Sacramento Firefighters Rescued

Sacramento Fire Department spokesman Roberto Padilla describes a fire that injured three firefighters Monday morning in Colonial Heights. Story: http://sacb.ee/2hiU