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Byrne: A Call for Fire Departments to Remain Relevant

Daniel Byrne says that the fire service's act of being the quiet and humble heroes are coming around to bite departments it hurts the most.

Author Struck by FDNY Ambulance Dies

Firehouse Magazine's Top Hero in 2012 Honored at White House

Fallen Ga. Firefighter's Colleagues Fought Hard to Save Him

State Probe Shows No Violations in Ind. LODD

Fired Ala. EMS Worker Charged with Torching Station

N.M. Firefighter Finds Camera Pointed at her Bunk

Marines Injured When Halon System Triggered Inside Vehicle

MobileFRG For Smartphones

From PRIORITY DISPATCH CORP.

Priority Dispatch Corp. (PDC) is pleased to announce the release of its new Mobile Field Responder Guide (MobileFRG) that puts response at the speed and convenience of your smartphone.

Photo Story: N.J. Fire Ravages Two Homes

Eight departments responded to the two-alarm fire in Perth Amboy.

E-15 Joins Little Rock, Ark., Fire Fleet

The Little Rock, Ark., Fire Department has put in service a new custom pumper built by E-ONE on its Cyclone II cab and chassis with a 450-hp engine and seating for six occupants.

Funds for SAFER, AFG, USFA Stalled in Senate

February 12, 2015

The fire grant programs are already running nine months behind schedule.

Motorola Solutions Acquires Emergency CallWorks to Improve 911 Call Taking

February 12, 2015

From MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

Motorola Solutions, Inc., announced that it has acquired Emergency CallWorks, a privately held leading provider of Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) call-taking software for public safety.

ProTac 1AAA Light

From STREAMLIGHT, INC.

Streamlight's new light uses one easily sourced AAA alkaline battery and delivers up to 70 lumens measured system output and 550 candela peak beam intensity.

Photo Story: Fire Spreads to Attic of Minn. Home

St. Paul firefighters contained a fire to the rear of a dwelling on Feb. 10.

Street Bears Name of Fallen Scranton Firefighter

February 12, 2015

Capt. James L. Robeson was electrocuted in 2008 while fighting a fire.

Mallets Bay, Vt., Puts Mini-Pumper 1 In Service

Firefighters with the Mallets Bay Fire Department, in Colchester, Vermont, have taken delivery of an HME MiniEvo pumper. It's built on a Ford F-550 4x4 cab and chassis.

New Fire Station Opens in Venetian Isles

Residents in Venetian Isles are happy to see the new quarters for New Orleans Engine 31.

Ga. Firefighter Killed, Several Hurt in Collapse

February 12, 2015

Five firefighters were injured in the Macon house fire.

CBS '60 Minutes' Veteran Bob Simon Dies in Car Crash

February 12, 2015

The town car in which he was riding struck a vehicle at a light in Manhattan.

Questions Simmering About Foreclosed Md. Fire Department

February 12, 2015

Residents have petitioned the governor for answers about the McCoole Vol. Fire Dept., which closed amid financial ruin.

Mass. Guard Helping Firefighters Dig Out Hydrants

February 12, 2015

It could take more than two weeks for the 1,500 hydrants in Beverly to be uncovered.

Smoke From Garage Fire Claims Idaho Man

February 12, 2015

Strong winds fanned the smoke into the attached Lewiston home.

Flames Tackled by Md. Firefighters

Fire destroyed one home and a car, and damaged a second residence in Mt. Rainier.

Ga. Commanders Let Warehouse Burn

February 11, 2015

Gwinnett fire officials let the warehouse fire burn itself out to prevent water pollution.

Falling Tree Creates Close Call in Australia

February 11, 2015

Two Victorian firefighters were injured when the giant tree came crashing down.

Spartan Motors Expands Board of Directors With New Appointment

February 11, 2015

From SPARTAN MOTORS

Spartan Motors, Inc. announced the Company expanded its Board of Directors' membership to nine members with the appointment of James C. Orchard to the Board.

Priority Dispatch And Heartsafe Living Announce Collaboration

February 11, 2015

From PRIORITY DISPATCH CORP.

Priority Dispatch Corp. and Heartsafe Living - AED Alert System have partnered to improve the survival rate of individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.