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Firefighter will be remembered on Port Huron Township, Michigan fire truck
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 4 hours ago
A Port Huron Township, Michigan firefighter who died in a motorcycle wreck will be remembered on the department’s newest fire truck. The HME was delivered in January and will be dedicated Saturday in memory of Lt. Gordon Liverance, according to ...
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A Port Huron Township, Michigan firefighter who died in a motorcycle wreck will be remembered on the department’s newest fire truck. The HME was delivered in January and will be dedicated Saturday in memory of Lt. Gordon Liverance, according to ...
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Suit by FDNY Firefighter Prompts Questions About The Fireman’s Rule
Posted on Fire Law Blog 1 hour ago
A lawsuit filed by an FDNY firefighter against a homeowner has prompted a rather indignant television news commentary proclaiming: “Did you know there are laws… that allow firefighters to sue you?” Oh my gosh… really??? You mean those scoundrel firefighters could sue JUST LIKE A NORMAL PERSON WHO IS INJURED THROUGH THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANOTHER COULD SUE? How terrible!!!!
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A lawsuit filed by an FDNY firefighter against a homeowner has prompted a rather indignant television news commentary proclaiming: “Did you know there are laws… that allow firefighters to sue you?” Oh my gosh… really??? You mean those scoundrel firefighters could sue JUST LIKE A NORMAL PERSON WHO IS INJURED THROUGH THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANOTHER COULD SUE? How terrible!!!!
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Hanahan Fire Department Announces New Fire Chief
Posted on SConFire.com 1 hour ago
Hanahan SC – Today the Hanahan Fire Department announced that Joseph “Bo” Bowers, a long time member and Battalion Chief of Awendaw District Fire Department will be taking the reigns as their new Fire Chief. Chief Bowers is set ...
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Hanahan SC – Today the Hanahan Fire Department announced that Joseph “Bo” Bowers, a long time member and Battalion Chief of Awendaw District Fire Department will be taking the reigns as their new Fire Chief. Chief Bowers is set ...
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Downtown Lumberton Building Fire
Posted on FireNewsNet 6 hours ago
LUMBERTON - Lumberton and Robeson County firefighters battled a blaze at a downtown commercial building late Wednesday morning.
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LUMBERTON - Lumberton and Robeson County firefighters battled a blaze at a downtown commercial building late Wednesday morning.
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Quick Clip: What to do when firefighters lose confidence in a chief
Posted on Fire Chief 7 hours ago
It's easy for a fire chief in a large organization to become decentralized, which makes it difficult to have good communication
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It's easy for a fire chief in a large organization to become decentralized, which makes it difficult to have good communication
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Quick Clip: Leadership lessons from Dallas LODD
Posted on Fire Chief 8 hours ago
Chief Wylie and Lt. Duckworth recommended leaders check their policies and procedures in case a similar incident were to happen in their department
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Chief Wylie and Lt. Duckworth recommended leaders check their policies and procedures in case a similar incident were to happen in their department
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Station Project: KFD Station 1 Logo
Posted on Model City Firefighter 9 hours ago
During my time at Fire Station 2, I wrote several articles about some of the projects that we completed around the station such as installing a flag pole, an assignment board at Fire Station 1, a patch wall, and there were ...
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During my time at Fire Station 2, I wrote several articles about some of the projects that we completed around the station such as installing a flag pole, an assignment board at Fire Station 1, a patch wall, and there were ...
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Frisco Firefighters Join Fight To Force Fire Chief Out
Posted on Fire Geezer 9 hours ago
The letter expresses a call for replacing the fire chief and bringing in "new Ideas."
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The letter expresses a call for replacing the fire chief and bringing in "new Ideas."
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Weight Watchers official apologizes for column on fat firefighters
Posted on Statter911 10 hours ago
Article describes large stomachs seen at Maine funeral for firefighter who died of heart attack
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Article describes large stomachs seen at Maine funeral for firefighter who died of heart attack
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Police Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead in Goose Creek
Posted on SConFire.com 11 hours ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-23 21:49:00 | SC | BERKELEY CO| GOOSE CREEK | BARRICADED SUBJECT | MCCLAIN ST AND RED BANK RD | LARGE PD PRESENCE ITA OF RED BANK RD FOR A BARRICADED SUBJECT W/ SHOTS FIRED| AVOID THE AREA ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-23 21:49:00 | SC | BERKELEY CO| GOOSE CREEK | BARRICADED SUBJECT | MCCLAIN ST AND RED BANK RD | LARGE PD PRESENCE ITA OF RED BANK RD FOR A BARRICADED SUBJECT W/ SHOTS FIRED| AVOID THE AREA ...
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Trailer & Building Fire in Claymont [Photos]
House Ka-Boom – No Fire – Home Destroyed
Posted on Fire Geezer 11 hours ago
“The whole front wall is out, and that created that the second floor is coming down, so it is very dangerous,”
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“The whole front wall is out, and that created that the second floor is coming down, so it is very dangerous,”
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A New Firehouse From The Ashes
Posted on Fire Geezer 12 hours ago
IT WAS ONE YEAR AGO THIS MONTH THAT the Gordon Volunteer Fire Department in Douglas County, Wisconsin, lost its firehouse and six trucks to a devastating fire.
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IT WAS ONE YEAR AGO THIS MONTH THAT the Gordon Volunteer Fire Department in Douglas County, Wisconsin, lost its firehouse and six trucks to a devastating fire.
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Northern Bucks County House Fire [Video]
Conn. asst. chief placed on administrative leave
Posted on Fire Chief 13 hours ago
The NAACP branch accused Patrick Egan of discrimination, violating federal health privacy laws and mishandling a personnel investigation
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The NAACP branch accused Patrick Egan of discrimination, violating federal health privacy laws and mishandling a personnel investigation
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One Person Burned at Upper Darby House Fire [Photos/Audio]
Video: 6 months after Wash. landslide, fire chief shares story
Posted on Fire Chief 13 hours ago
"I don't take life for granted," he said, when asked how the landslide changed him
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"I don't take life for granted," he said, when asked how the landslide changed him
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Three Hurt in Philly House Fire
Order to drive fire truck in gay parade lands in court
Posted on Fire Chief 15 hours ago
Mayor Buddy Cianci said driving in the parade was part of the firefighters' regular duties of community outreach
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Mayor Buddy Cianci said driving in the parade was part of the firefighters' regular duties of community outreach
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Arrival video from Michigan house fire
Fraternal Order of Police to hold benefit dinner for Deputy killed in the line of duty
Posted on SConFire.com 21 hours ago
Charleston SC – The Tri-County Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order of Police is holding a dinner set to benefit Charleston County Deputy Joseph Matuskovic, who was killed in the line of duty, and Deputy Michael Ackerman who was severely ...
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Charleston SC – The Tri-County Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order of Police is holding a dinner set to benefit Charleston County Deputy Joseph Matuskovic, who was killed in the line of duty, and Deputy Michael Ackerman who was severely ...
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Montana firefighters train on new Pierce
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 22 hours ago
There’s a new Pierce in Montana, and it’s expected to go into service next month. Missoula firefighters are currently training on the new Arrow XT, ABCFOXMontana.com reported. Missoula city officials agreed to the purchase of the nearly $1 million rig ...
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There’s a new Pierce in Montana, and it’s expected to go into service next month. Missoula firefighters are currently training on the new Arrow XT, ABCFOXMontana.com reported. Missoula city officials agreed to the purchase of the nearly $1 million rig ...
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RI Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Gay Pride Parade Suit
Posted on Fire Law Blog 1 day ago
The Rhode Island Supreme Court heard the appeal of the City of Providence today in the decade long lawsuit arising out of the 2001 Gay Pride Parade. Two Providence firefighters ordered to participate in the parade filed suit claiming a violation of their First Amendment Rights and that during the course of the parade they were sexually harassed.
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The Rhode Island Supreme Court heard the appeal of the City of Providence today in the decade long lawsuit arising out of the 2001 Gay Pride Parade. Two Providence firefighters ordered to participate in the parade filed suit claiming a violation of their First Amendment Rights and that during the course of the parade they were sexually harassed.
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Caught on video: Hospital calls in firefighters to perform kettle-ectomy
North Charleston Fire Department to dedicate Museum Exhibit Hall in Jr Firefighter’s Honor
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
When Jonathan Kennedy came into this world, doctors didn’t think he had much of a chance. What Jonathan did have however was a family that loved him, and a family that would eventually grow to include men and women all ...
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When Jonathan Kennedy came into this world, doctors didn’t think he had much of a chance. What Jonathan did have however was a family that loved him, and a family that would eventually grow to include men and women all ...
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Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment in Berkeley County
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
On Scene: SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-23 12:10:00 | SC | BERKELEY CO| SUMMERVILLE | MVA W/ ENTRAPMENT | MYRES RD AND N MAIN ST | 2 CAR MVA W/ TRAP| PINE RIDGE FD O/L CONF TRAP W/ CAT 3 PT| CO ...
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On Scene: SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-23 12:10:00 | SC | BERKELEY CO| SUMMERVILLE | MVA W/ ENTRAPMENT | MYRES RD AND N MAIN ST | 2 CAR MVA W/ TRAP| PINE RIDGE FD O/L CONF TRAP W/ CAT 3 PT| CO ...
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On Scene in Spartanburg County with MVA with Entrapment
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
WSPA.com SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – An SUV caused multiple collisions on US 221 at I-26 around 5:40 Monday evening according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Firefighters from the Roebuck Fire Department had to use the Jaws of Life to remove ...
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WSPA.com SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – An SUV caused multiple collisions on US 221 at I-26 around 5:40 Monday evening according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Firefighters from the Roebuck Fire Department had to use the Jaws of Life to remove ...
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Lessons in Apparatus Placement
Lightning Bolt Burns Building in Popular Ghost Town
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
A lightning bolt from a severe thunderstorm struck the Mercantile Building shortly after 3 pm and started a fire that quickly consumed the wood-frame structure.
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A lightning bolt from a severe thunderstorm struck the Mercantile Building shortly after 3 pm and started a fire that quickly consumed the wood-frame structure.
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Arrival video at Levittown, PA house fire
NY firefighters feud with residents over tower placement
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Fire Chief John Penzotti lamented the continued battle of the tower and the helplessness he feels when he cannot reach fellow emergency officials
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Fire Chief John Penzotti lamented the continued battle of the tower and the helplessness he feels when he cannot reach fellow emergency officials
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Helmet-cam video: Deadly house explosion in East Brunswick, NJ
Early video: Dump truck & power lines burn in Teterboro, NJ
Rank-and-file S.F. firefighters call for chief’s ouster
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Firefighters wrote a letter to the mayor citing a grave crisis in direction and leadership
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Firefighters wrote a letter to the mayor citing a grave crisis in direction and leadership
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Video: House Fire in Levittown, PA. Pets Rescued.
Posted on Fire Critic 2 days ago
It looks like a dog and a cat were rescued during the fire. This is a great training video for changing smoke/fire conditions. This video has it all - a great vantage point, great lighting, a lot of exterior support helping interior crews, and Fat Pete on the roof...yeah, no shit...that is what is on the man's turnout gear "Fat Pete"...check it out!
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It looks like a dog and a cat were rescued during the fire. This is a great training video for changing smoke/fire conditions. This video has it all - a great vantage point, great lighting, a lot of exterior support helping interior crews, and Fat Pete on the roof...yeah, no shit...that is what is on the man's turnout gear "Fat Pete"...check it out!
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VIDEO: Canadian fire truck moves police cars at fire scene
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 2 days ago
A Canadian fire truck pushed parked police cars down the street to get to a fire. Video of the rig moving the cars in Montreal was taken by an eyewitness at the fire scene, cnews.canoe.ca reported. From cnews.canoe.ca: Several police cars ...
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A Canadian fire truck pushed parked police cars down the street to get to a fire. Video of the rig moving the cars in Montreal was taken by an eyewitness at the fire scene, cnews.canoe.ca reported. From cnews.canoe.ca: Several police cars ...
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South Carolina County Sues Fire District
Posted on Fire Law Blog 2 days ago
In a move that was not-unexpected, Florence County, South Carolina has filed suit in 12th Circuit Court of Common Pleas against the West Florence Fire District seeking to block the fire district’s existence. The suit follows the county’s failed attempt to file a similar suit at the South Carolina Supreme Court level.
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In a move that was not-unexpected, Florence County, South Carolina has filed suit in 12th Circuit Court of Common Pleas against the West Florence Fire District seeking to block the fire district’s existence. The suit follows the county’s failed attempt to file a similar suit at the South Carolina Supreme Court level.
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EMS and the modern fire service
Posted on SConFire.com 2 days ago
This is a touchy subject to some people. Why? The answer is simple Because some firefighters think “We are firemen not medics.” This mentality is widespread in the fire service and sometimes for good reasons, but it’s the direction we ...
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This is a touchy subject to some people. Why? The answer is simple Because some firefighters think “We are firemen not medics.” This mentality is widespread in the fire service and sometimes for good reasons, but it’s the direction we ...
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Amazing Rescue in Tulsa, OK- Great Article from Brotherhood of Fire
Structure Fire in Liberty, SC
Posted on SConFire.com 2 days ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-22 18:15:00 | SC | PICKENS CO|LIBERTY | *STRUCTURE FIRE* | MAPLECROFT ST AND RUHAMAH RD | DELAYED FRM 3PM|UNITS WERE O/S OF A WSF IN AN OLD COTTON MILL|CREWS HAD IT UC AT AROUND 415|FB TIP | ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-22 18:15:00 | SC | PICKENS CO|LIBERTY | *STRUCTURE FIRE* | MAPLECROFT ST AND RUHAMAH RD | DELAYED FRM 3PM|UNITS WERE O/S OF A WSF IN AN OLD COTTON MILL|CREWS HAD IT UC AT AROUND 415|FB TIP | ...
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