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Mo. Chief Suffers Chest Pains After Call, Dies

January 9, 2015

A 41-year-old battalion chief with the South Metropolitan Fire Protection District in Raymore, Missouri, died of natural causes several hours after responding to an emergency call.

Mich. Family in Van Wedged Under Rig Calls 911

Md. Doesn't Require Background Checks for Volunteers

23 Hurt in Tour Bus Crash near Arizona-Mexico Border

Rescued Idaho Snowmobiler Expected to Die, Wrote Goodbye Letters

Sheep Flock Perish in Iowa Blaze

Conn. Developer gets 15 Years in Prison for Arson

Ohio Firefighters Free Cat's Frozen Tail

Photo Story: Crews Contain Texas Storage Building Fire

Firefighters in Anna, Texas, were summoned to a one-story storage building on fire.

Ladder 2 Serves Growing Westwood, Mass.

Westwood, Mass., Fire Department recently took delivery of a Ferrara Fire Apparatus aerial that was custom built for their growing community's needs.

DHS/FCC Warns of Interference Caused by Signal Jammers

January 8, 2015

From FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

Signal jammers are illegal and can interfere with operational channels commonly used by first responders, disrupting vital communications or affecting emergency operation.

Mo. Firefighters Help Make Ill Girl's Wish Come True

January 8, 2015

Hannibal firefighters helped set up the surprise party and fireworks.

Mass. Dispatcher Off Air for Three Years Still Collecting Pay

January 8, 2015

She is grieving for her friend, Salisbury Lt. Tim Oliveria, killed when he was crushed by a fire department SUV.

Photo Story: N.J. Firefighter Loses Home to Fire

Units were called to the home of South Plainfield firefighters on New Year's Day.

Photo Story: Fire Consumes Vacant Kan. Home

The Louisburg Township Rural Fire Department called for assistance as flames destroyed one-story home.

Temps take toll on gear

Wayne Township, Ind. Capt. Mike Pruitt shows how the freezing temperatures impact gear.

Woman in Critical Condition after Ohio Fire Kills Five

January 8, 2015

The victims decided to spend the night instead of driving home in bad weather.

Two Killed in 18 Vehicle Crash on Pa. Interstate

January 8, 2015

The victims included a rig driver struck as he tried to help others.

Ore. Firefighters Hurt Trying to Catch Falling Co-worker

January 8, 2015

A ladder fell during a partial collapse, and the firefighter fell.

Ohio Pallet Company Fire Doesn't Appear to be Arson

January 8, 2015

The blaze at Tri-State Pallet warehouse burned for sometime before the alarm system activated.

New Popular Pa. Volunteer Accused of Theft

January 8, 2015

"We feel betrayed," said Jerome Fire Co. President Ginger Miller.

Dog Rescuer Needs Rescuing in Idaho Pond

January 7, 2015

Two police officers saved the woman, while the dog made it out on its own.

Two Children Die in Mich. Trailer Fire

January 7, 2015

Their mother was transported to a hospital.

Priority Dispatch Corp. Administrator to Chair NFPA Committee

January 7, 2015

From PRIORITY DISPATCH CORP.

Jay Dornseif, a Priority Dispatch Corp (PDC) Fire Program Administrator, has been selected to chair the global National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Committee for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunication Personnel.