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Courtesy of the Redding Fire Department

Redding Engine 15 suffered heavy damage while operating at the Eiler fire on Aug. 1.

Two Fire Trucks Damaged During Calif. Wildfire

Two pumpers were damaged Friday while firefighters were working on structure protection at the Eiler Fire in northern California. The crews were working to protect homes around 8 p.m. off of Highway 89 in Hat Creek. According to CAL Fire's Shasta-Trinity Unit PIO Lori Mathiesen, a Redding...

Two Fire Trucks Damaged During Calif. Wildfire

Firehouse.com News
Created: August 3, 2014

According to CAL fire officials, a Redding Fire Department engine...
Apparatus Showcase: Mt. Laurel N.J. Puts Aerial in Service

Apparatus
Created: August 3, 2014

Mt. Laurel's New Aerial
California Governor Declares Emergency Amid Fires

The Associated Press
Created: August 3, 2014

Gov. Jerry Brown's order Saturday night came as fires in other West Coast...
Breast Pumping Issue Gets Arizona Dept. in Hot Water

Darren DaRonco
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson
Created: August 3, 2014

A paramedic is suing Tucson for failing to provide an adequate space to...

Chokehold Leads to Tenn. Firefighter's Suspension

Jared Felkins
The Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Created: August 3, 2014

A Lebanon firefighter was suspended for putting fellow firefighter, who...
Life On Hold For Ohio Lieutenant Hit by Lightning

Allison Manning
The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio
Created: August 3, 2014

A Columbus fire lieutenant is called a shadow of his former self after...
Maine Firefighter Gets $16k For Whistle-Blower Lawsuit

Beth Brogan
Bangor Daily News, Maine
Created: August 3, 2014

A West Bath firefighter who was allegedly demoted for squealing on the...
Errant Firework at Utah Event Hurts 10, Starts Fire

Ben Lockhart
Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah
Created: August 3, 2014

A sideways firework blast shot out into the crowd in Roy, injuring 10...
Vat of Eggnog Flavoring Explodes at N.J. Lab, Two Hurt

The Associated Press
Created: August 3, 2014

Workers at a Totowa plant were trying out a new recipe for eggnog when it...
Stubborn Fire Destroys Mass. Apartments, Day Care

Lauren DiTullio
The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass.
Created: August 3, 2014

Hot humid weather, compounded with a stubborn 3-alarm fire, challenged...