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Mass. Beach Community Employs Firefighters as Lifeguards

August 29, 2015

A shortage of lifeguards at Gloucester's beaches has led the city's Department of Public Works to hire city firefighters and paramedics through what amount to off-duty safety details.

Several Hurt After Van Crashes Into Maine Dunkin Donuts

Drone Successful in Tracking Hotspots in Wash.

Massive Wildfire Season Stresses U.S. Forest Service Funds

Pa. Fire Dept. Successfully Uses Billboards, Social Media for Recruiting

Intoxicated Man Shoves Va. Firefighter, Faces Felony Charge

Coroner Says The Three Firefighters in Wash. Died From Smoke, Burns

Former Texas Fire Chief Sues Over Termination, Defamation

Child Dies in Miss. Fire That Injures Three

August 29, 2015

Despite the efforts of a mother to save her three children from a Lauderdale County trailer fire, one of the children died.

The Business Behind Firefighting

Former N.C. Fire Chief Accused of Embezzlement

August 29, 2015

The former chief of the Fairmont Rural Fire Department has been charged with embezzlement for allegedly feloniously using the department's debit card.

FDSOA Elects New Board Chairman

August 29, 2015

From FDSOA - FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) announced that Richard Maddox, RN, MPA HSO/ISO Certified, was elected as the new chairman of the board of directors by its membership through electronic voting.

Pa. Warehouse Razed After Massive Blaze

August 28, 2015

The fire spread quickly at Sandone Tire warehouse in Scranton.

Two Killed, Officers Overcome at Ill. Hazmat

August 28, 2015

Two men in the townhouse were dead, and a woman was hospitalized.

Blast Destroys Fla. Tire Store

August 28, 2015

Paint mixed with gas spilled on a fire.

Allergan Donates Eye Drops to First Responders

August 28, 2015

From ALLERGAN

Allergan partners with U.S. First Responders Association to donate eye drops to firefighters and other first responders.

Three Charged After Fight Atop D.C. Fire Engine

August 28, 2015

The rig was stopped at a light when they jumped on and exchanged blows.

N.C. Firefighter Answers Final Alarm

August 28, 2015

Locke Township Lt. Chris Phillips died after responding to an emergency.

Water Woes Experienced at Pa. Fire

Limited hydrant use made Tuesday morning's fire in Marietta, Lancaster County more difficult to fight.

N.M. Firefighters Get Training

A number of firefighters from across New Mexico now know more about a new technique for fighting fires.

Data Gathered in Mouth of Wildfire Will Aid Tactics

August 28, 2015

Special equipment measuring temperature, conditions was hauled into the Rough fire.

Fla. Firefighters to Participate in Cancer Study

August 28, 2015

Researchers from the University of Miami will monitor Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County crews.

Pelham, Ala., Takes Delivery of Rescue Boat Package

August 28, 2015

From RESCUE ONE CORPORATION DBA ONE BOAT

The Pelham, Ala., Fire Department recently purchased a “R ONE Series Deluxe Package” from Rescue ONE Corporation dba: ONE Boat.

Globe, DuPont, and NVFC Announce More Winners in 2015 Gear Giveaway

August 28, 2015

From GLOBE MANUFACTURING CO., LLC.

The Georgetown (ME) Volunteer Fire Department and North Fork (ID) Fire Protection District will each be outfitted with four sets of new, state-of-the-art Globe turnout gear.

Va. Beach Crew Receives IAFC Honor for Complex Mass Casualty Rescue

August 28, 2015

The 2015 IAFC/Motorola Solutions Ben Franklin Award for Valor was presented at FRI in Atlanta to the crew of Engine 17 of the Virginia Beach Fire Dept. for actions at a motor vehicle crash.

Calif. Woman Prevented From Entering Burning Duplex

August 28, 2015

The cause remains under investigation.

Firefighter Impersonator May Have Duped Elderly Wash. Woman

August 28, 2015

He distracted her while others stole items from her garage.

Braves Honor Fallen Firefighter

During Firefighter Appreciation Day at Turner Field, the Braves honored fallen firefighter Lt. Randy Parker. His sons, Andrew, 22, and Chandler, 9, threw out the first pitch. Widow Sandie Parker served as honorary manager. Pre-game ceremonies included a...