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Three Illinois Firefighters Disciplined for Making Sexual Selfies at Work

March 24, 2016

Elgin firefighters are facing discipline for allegedly taking sexually explicit photos and videos while they were at work.

Purchase of Dodge Ambulances Over Navistar Sparks Ohio Feud

Report: La. Fire Dept. Spent Money Inappropriately

Ga. Man Shoots at Mower Filled With Tannerite, Blows Leg Off

Ala. Officials Say Fire Hydrant Testing Caused Water Outage

Four N.C. Students Killed in Wreck

Fla. Deputies Rescue Woman From Fiery Crash

Calif. Congreessional Candidate Saves Seven From Balcony Fire

Globe to Present Wearable Advanced Sensor Platform at DC Summit

March 24, 2016

From GLOBE MANUFACTURING CO., LLC.

Globe has been invited by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and the Industrial Fabrics Association International to speak at the first-ever Smart Fabrics Summit.

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Fire at NYC's Grand Central Station Restaurant Shuts Down Dining Area

A kitchen fire at Junior's Restaurant inside Grand Central Station shut down the dining area Tuesday afternoon.

Photos: Fire Consumes Ind. Truck Stop

Firefighters from four departments responded to the fire at the Flying J truck stop in Indianapolis.

Mich. Firefighter Rolls Tanker, Receives Citations

March 23, 2016

He was charged with speeding and failure to wear a seat belt.

New N.D. Fire Station Ready to Open

March 23, 2016

A dozen firefighters will staff the new Grand Forks' station.

JVC KENWOOD USA Corp. Shows Full Line of DMR Tier II Radios at IWCE 2016

March 23, 2016

From KENWOOD USA CORP.

JVC KENWOOD USA Corp. will display their full line of Kenwood DMR Tier II radios at IWCE 2016.

Two Children Killed in Oklahoma City Fire

The mother managed to get an elderly woman out of the house, but couldn't reach her children.

JVC KENWOOD USA Corp. Introduces NEXEDGE Gen2 System Architecture

From KENWOOD USA CORP.

JVC KENWOOD USA Corp. announces the NEXEDGE Gen2 digital system architecture with enhanced operating features for improved scalability and greatly increased system capacity.

JVC KENWOOD Introduces NX-5000 Multi-Band Configuration Radio

From KENWOOD USA CORP.

JVC KENWOOD USA Corp. announces the KENWOOD NX-5000 Multi-Band Configuration, which enables full tri-band receive and transmit operations in VHF, UHF, 700 and 800 MHz.

Fire Burns Historic N.J. Church

Firefighters battled a church fire in Englewood.

Ind. Girl Thanks Firefighters

Westfield Fire Chief Joseph Lyons responded to the girl's letter in person.

UL Offers Firefighters Different Methods of Battling Flames

March 23, 2016

UL is committed to giving firefighters various options to tackle fires, said Steve Kerber, director of UL's Firefighter Safety Research Institute.

Wayside, N.C., VFD Takes Delivery of Custom Pumper

The members of the Wayside, N.C., Volunteer Fire Department have taken delivery of a KME pumper built on a Predator Panther cab and chassis.

W.Va. Chief Decides it's Time to Move Along

March 23, 2016

Fairmont Fire Chief Jim Emerick has been with the department for 34 years.

Md. Firefighters Tackle Building Fire

March 23, 2016

Hagerstown firefighters called for additional manpower after encountering heavy fire.

OSHA Probing Death of Firefighter at Ohio Plant

March 23, 2016

Kenny Ray, 32, a firefighter at TimkenSteel, was also a Creston police officer.

Van Crashes into Ill. Apartment, Sparks Blaze

March 23, 2016

The blast and fire caused at least $1M damage.

S.C. Neighbors Pull Woman from Blaze

March 23, 2016

The North Augusta woman is hospitalized.

Man Climbs Tree in Downtown Seattle

Despite hours of police coaxing, a man remained near the top of an 80-foot tall sequoia tree in downtown Seattle early Wednesday, refusing to come down.

Colo. Woman Charged with Setting Fires

March 23, 2016

The woman is undergoing an evaluation.

N.H. Firefighter Trades Helmet as Another Door Opens

March 23, 2016

Somersworth Lt. Kenneth Vincent is ready to help others beat PTSD and addiction.

Video Captures Pa. Youth on Fire

Investigators believe three children badly burned Monday night were playing with gasoline, making a device.

Phoenix Recycling Plant Destroyed

A massive blaze at a Phoenix recycling plant sent thick, dark smoke over the city. The cause is under investigation.

HURST Jaws of Life Announces New President of IDEX Rescue

March 22, 2016

From HURST JAWS OF LIFE

HURST Jaws of Life, Inc. announces the promotion of Christopher Jaques from HURST general manager to president of rescue for IDEX Corporation.

N.J. Fire Buff, Dispatcher Remembered

March 22, 2016

Longtime Jersey City Fire Dispatcher Ira Rubin passed away following his shift.

Life for Mass. Arsonist in Deadly Blaze

March 22, 2016

A tenant in another unit was killed in the Christmas Eve fire.

Arsonist Sought for Rash of Fires in San Diego Area

March 22, 2016

Several fires were set in the North Park and Hillcrest areas.

Woman Killed in Ill. House Fire

March 22, 2016

Another resident and two dogs escaped the fire in Granite City.

JVC KENWOOD to Demonstrate Public Safety Products at Vegas Show

March 22, 2016

From KENWOOD USA CORP.

JVC KENWOOD Corp. will demonstrate its latest public safety communications solutions at the International Wireless Communication Expo (IWCE) this week.

Retrial Ordered for Pa. Man Accused in Deadly Arson

March 22, 2016

The suspect, who has maintained his innocence, lost his two young sons.

Brussels Under Attack by Terrorists

People were trapped inside the Brussels airport and inside the underground transport system after two explosions.

FLIR Ships Radiation Detectors Ahead of Schedule, Release Companion App

March 22, 2016

From FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.

FLIR pleased to announce that pre-orders for the identiFINDER® R200 are now shipping to law enforcement and emergency management agencies around the world this week.

In Quarters: Rogers, Ark. Station 2

Rogers Fire Station 2 was built as a drive through station on a compact site.

Report Critical of Fla. County's Fire, EMS Operations

March 22, 2016

Fourteen percent of Highlands County's fire trucks should be taken out of service, investigators wrote.

Gas Line Fire Spreads in Ohio

The Red Cross is helping 14 people displaced after the fire in Fairfield.

Fire Destroys Historic Mo. Home

A massive fire destroyed a home that dates back to the earliest days of Kansas City.

Calling Maine Firefighters for Nonsense May Soon Cost You

March 22, 2016

Last year, one Bangor resident called for assistance 171 times, another to reach a TV remote.

Jury Awards Fired Calif. Firefighter $2.3M

March 22, 2016

Jurors agreed that Vallejo retaliated against former Firefighter Todd Milan.

Seriously Burned N.C. Chief has Long Road to Recovery

March 22, 2016

Hillcrest Chief Michael Scott was injured when a storage shed exploded.

Jurors Deliberating in Calif. Firefighters' Stabbing Case

March 22, 2016

Two San Diego firefighters were injured as they tried to treat the man

Mill Creek, Delaware, Gets New 105-foot Rear-Mount Aerial

Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department, New Castle County, Delaware, recently put in service a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT 105-foot rear-mount aerial.

Fire-based EMS Supported in Texas Dept.

Georgetown firefighters have taken over transport of patients, a move they believe has been successful.

Nod for Benefits for Fallen Ky. EMS Workers

A bill providing death benefits to the families of EMS workers killed in the line of duty is one step closer to becoming law.

Plans for New Station at Idaho Airport Still up in Air

March 22, 2016

Lewiston officials have learned their portion of the cost went up.

Intentionally Set Fire in Ky. Probed

A passing motorist blew his car's horn to alert the Louisville residents to the fire.

Energy Co. Settles Suit for Maine House Blast

March 22, 2016

Workers left a shop vacuum running which ignited fumes.

Va. Kids Burned by Liquid From Heater on Bus

March 21, 2016

They suffered blistering on their lower legs.

Heater Explodes as Gas Instead of Kerosene Loaded

March 21, 2016

Durham firefighters said the fire destroyed the house.

Fallen Va. Firefighters Remembered 20 Years After Sacrifice

March 21, 2016

The Chesapeake firefighters will killed in an auto parts store.

Motorola Adds Two More Products to P25 Digital Radio Line Up

Motorola Solutions continues its legacy of best-in-class digital radio solutions for firefighters with the APX 8000XE radio and APX XE500 RSM.

Bosque Fire Burns in N.M.

Firefighters tackled flames near La Joya.

Miss. Firefighter Charged with DUI No Longer with Dept.

March 21, 2016

The Unity-Fellowship Vol. Fire Dept. apologized to the community for the "unfortunate incident."

Denison, Iowa, Fire Dept. Puts Tower 1 in Service

The Denison, Iowa, Fire Department recently put in service a 100-foot mid-mount platform aerial built on a Spartan cab and chassis.

Horse Hoisted to Safety After Falling into Calif. Ravine

The LA County Fire Department's Public Information Desk tweeted: "the horse is standing on its legs and talking."

Incident Commander at Seattle Explosion Left Out of Post Events

March 21, 2016

Battalion Chief Tamalyn Nigretto says it was a slap in the face to be excluded.

Boy Scouts Seek Firefighters, EMTs, Responders for 2017 National Jamboree

March 21, 2016

Firefighters, first responders, EMTs, law enforcement officers and rescue personnel are being sought to work at the 2017 National Boy Scout Jamboree.

Md. Boys Fall in Hole

Two 11-year-old boys were rescued Sunday after falling into a 30-foot-deep hole while playing in a Rosedale neighborhood. One was able to climb out.

Indy Truck Stop Destroyed by Fire

Investigators believe the massive three-alarm fire started outside Denny's restaurant attached to the Flying J Truck Stop.

S.C. Firefighter Run Over by Fire Truck, Dies

March 21, 2016

Conway Firefighter Christopher Gene Ray fell off the rig when it went into reverse.

Some Pa. Firefighters Raked in Six Figures in 2015

March 21, 2016

Overtime and raises pushed Scranton firefighters and cops over $100K.

Reflection Sparks Calif. Blaze

March 21, 2016

A mirrored headboard's reflection ignited a carport.

S.C. Firefighter Falls Off Rig, Run Over, Killed

Conway Firefighter Christopher Ray fell off the fire truck, which then ran over him.

Kan. Firefighters Introduce Young Women to Fire Service

The Olathe Fire Department showed young women what it's like to be a firefighter.

Calif. Church and Other Buildings Destroyed by Fire

The fire broke out Friday night in Spring Valley destroying a church and strip mall.

Six Horse Killed in Pa. Barn Fire

A horse barn was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning in South Park Township, killing six horses and other animals inside.

Dozens Displaced by Pa. Apartment Complex Fire

March 20, 2016

A fire overnight at an apartment complex in Aliquippa displaced about 40 residents.

Lightning Strike Ignites Hugh Texas Oil Field Equipment Fire

March 20, 2016

Large petroleum storage tanks and other oil field equipment erupted in huge flames overnight in Fort Bend County.

Two Wash. Firefighters Hurt Battling House Fire

March 20, 2016

Two East Pierce firefighters were hurt battling a blaze at a Lake Tapps house.

Hour Response Time Causes Destruction of N.M. Head Start Building

March 20, 2016

A Navajo community is looking at ways to improve emergency response after a fire destroyed its Head Start building this weekend.

Texas Firefighter Hurt; Falling Debris Hit Him in Head

March 20, 2016

A firefighter was hit by a piece of debris while working a house fire in far north Fort Worth.

Ky. Firefighters' Boat Capsizes After They Retrieve Body

March 20, 2016

Six Lexington firefighters swam to safety, while a dive team searched for the body.

Boston Fire Department Cans Former District Chief

March 20, 2016

Edward Scigliano was convicted of larceny and fraud.

Fla. Community Pays $200,000 to Clean Up Firefighters' Messy Stations

March 20, 2016

Boynton Beach officials say inspections of the stations revealed dead rodents in an exhaust fan, food wrappers in the bunk rooms, lockers cluttered with clothes and expired food in refrigerators.