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• Thousands mourn fallen firefighters in Washington state

  Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell:"They dedicated their lives to protecting our national forests and the people in the communities surrounding them. And for that we should be grateful."

• Fire at Saudi oil company residence kills 11

  One resident said he counted 30 ambulances and three helicopters; more than 200 were injured.

• Fire dept. to medic: 'Wear bulletproof vest underneath uniform'

  The 40-year veteran paramedic obeyed the order, but said wearing the vest underneath is too bulky and hot for EMS calls.

• Firefighter battling ALS challenges Jimmy Fallon

  Amanda Bernier was diagnosed with ALS last year, just two weeks after she found out she was pregnant; she's hoping Jimmy Fallon can help find a cure.

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Fire sprinklers in townhouses may become mandatory in Spokane

A fierce battle is shaping up between pro- and anti-residential sprinkler groups in this push for sprinklers in houses with a common wall; the code council will hold a public hearing Sept. 11.

• "Emergency!" star completes cancer treatment(6)
• Retired firefighter saves woman in car crash
• Firefighter seriously hurt at Ark. trailer fire 
• Firefighter breaks back in fall, continues fighting fire (3)
• Fire chief accused of faking certs, may have them revoked
• Firefighter charged with stealing $30K from union (1)
• Fire chief who's a cop home after being shot twice 
• Retired NY fire chief dies from cancer

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