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Woman Charged in Fire Where Fresno Firefighter Fell

April 24, 2015

Fresno Capt. Pete Dern was seriously injured when he fell though the roof.

Ind. Stage Collapses; Students Hurt

D.C. EMS Supervisor Fired On After Pursuing Suspect

Miss. Fire Truck Rolls; Firefighter Injured

2015 Fire & Rescue Product Innovations

Col. Royal Mortenson to Deliver Keynote Firehouse Expo 2015

Fla. EMT Who Spurned House Fire Victim Reprimanded

Detroit Cops Shoot Man Who Threatened Firefighter

Unconscious Passengers Prompt Emergency Landing

A SkyWest airlines flight to Connecticut was diverted, descended steeply and made an emergency landing in New York on Wednesday after three passengers lost consciousness. The airline says there's no sign of the plane losing pressure.

Queens Residents Say Blast for TV Show Damaged Homes

The spectacular blast for 'Blacklist' rocked and damaged houses in a usually quiet Queens neighborhood. Residents weren't amused.

Fla. Man Set on Fire; Two Arrested

Two men are in custody and charged with attempted murder after lighting a man on fire in a Lake Worth alley. He suffered serious burns.

Mass. Firefighters Hit Inn Fire

Firefighters fought a tough blaze at The Mayflower Inn. The cause remains under investigation.

Smeal Gets Largest Order in Its History From Vancouver

April 23, 2015

From SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS

Vancouver has ordered a total of 24 apparatus from Smeal with a total value of about $24 million. Delivery will begin in January 2016.

Scott Safety Releases New TIC at FDIC

From SCOTT SAFETY

Scott Safety is pleased to announce the launch of the X-Series X380N camera which is NFPA 1801 compliant.

TargetSolutions and VCOS Renew Partnership to Deliver 2015 Training Officer Recognition Award

April 23, 2015

From TARGETSOLUTIONS

TargetSolutions is excited to announce it is teaming up again with the IAFC’s Volunteer & Combination Officers Section for the 2015 Training Officer Recognition Award.

Two South African Firefighters Killed in Chopper Crash

April 23, 2015

They were battling a mountain blaze when the crash occurred.

N.Y. Firefighter Charged with Brush Fire

April 23, 2015

The East Fishkill firefighter was charged with arson.

Ambulance Joyride Lands Texas Man in Jail

April 23, 2015

Cops used the rig's GPS to track it.

Tiny Kitten Located Amid Charred Debris in Ind.

April 23, 2015

Jeffersonville firefighters found the kitten they've named 'Miracle' under a bed.

W. L. Gore Unveils New Turnout Gear Liner at FDIC

April 22, 2015

From W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

At the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), W. L. Gore & Associates announced the next level of turnout gear performance with the GORE PARALLON liner system.

Smeal Showcases Anti-Idle Technology at FDIC

April 22, 2015

From SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., a leading fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer, will showcase its GREEN POWER SG-09 Anti-Idle Technology at the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).

Man Climbing Calif. Cliff Falls to Death

April 22, 2015

He was trapped by a tide and decided to climb up the cliff.

NFA Superintendent Lauded for Fire Service Leadership

April 22, 2015

Dr. Denis Onieal was overwhelmed to receive the Mason Lankford award at the annual CFSI event.

Ex-Pa. Fire Co. Treasurer Charged with Theft

April 22, 2015

She admitted stealing about $68,000 from the Winfield Township Vol. Fire Department.

Pension Discontinued For Former Providence Firefighter

Former Providence firefighter John Sauro had his benefits briefly reinstated last month after he visited a doctor of the city’s choosing. But, they cut them again.

Man in Wheelchair Saved After Plunge Onto Rails

Surveillance video shows two bystanders jumping onto to the tracks to lift a man in a wheelchair back onto the platform at a DC metro station.

Photo Story: Fire Hits N.J. Grocery Store Again

A massive fire ravaged the only supermarket in South Amboy on April 13. Another fire occurred in January.

Weather Blamed for Deadly 60 Vehicle Pileup in Wyoming

April 22, 2015

Two people were killed in the crash that closed the interstate for 100 miles in both directions.

Pa. Firefighter Falls Out of Engine as Door Latch Fails

April 22, 2015

The fire truck doesn't have seat belts, Arnold Chief Christopher O'Leath said.

Hartford Chief Suspends Deputy Amid Probe

April 22, 2015

He told a panel he used to chair there was a communications issue with Chief Carlos Huertas.

Fiery Rig Crash Claims Three in Md.

A tractor-trailer sideswiped another before slamming into a third rig on Maryland's Eastern Shore.The crash left three dead.

Pa. Lawyer Argues Emergency Services Aren't a Constitutional Right

April 22, 2015

A dispatching error led to the death of a disabled woman unable to escape the fire, the suit claims.

Nev. Man Smoking Cigarette Checks Gas Can, Burned

April 22, 2015

His wife was burned trying to help him.

Colo. Heart Attack Victim Thanks Those Who Aided Him

April 22, 2015

People jumped in to prevent his demise.

Texas Officers Rescue Driver From Burning SUV

April 22, 2015

Mesquite officers and a motorists dragged the man to safety.

Children Meet, Thank Md. Rescuers After Fire

Two children got the chance to meet the 911 dispatcher and the firefighter who rescued them. It was an emotional reunion for all.

Texas Officers Rescue Driver From Burning SUV

Two Dallas-area police officers have saved an unconscious man trapped in a burning SUV in a rescue captured on patrol car video. The video shows the officers, with the help of a good Samaritan, dragging the driver to safety.

No Criminal Charges Placed in Boston LODD Blaze

Workers warned residents about the fire, and didn't set the fire intentionally. So, no criminal charges will be filed in connection with last year's Back Bay fire that killed two Boston firefighters.

Ceremony Honors Fallen Boston Heroes

Two Boston firefighters killed fighting a wind-whipped fire a year ago were honored in a ceremony at their firehouse.

DA: No Charges in Blaze That Killed Two Boston Jakes

April 21, 2015

Firefighters Edward Walsh and Michael Kennedy were killed in the 2014 Back Bay building fire.

N.J. Officers Pull Woman From Burning Car

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks to two officers who pulled an unconscious woman out of an overturned car moments before it burst into flames.

Defibrillator Failure at Heart of Suit Against Ore. Fire Department

April 21, 2015

The suit claims it took Hillsboro firefighter/medics 14 minutes to get the device to work.

Firehouse Fit: Fit for Duty Equals Fit for Life

April 21, 2015

During Firehouse Expo the Firehouse “Fit for Duty” initiative is designed to emphasize the importance of firefighter health and fitness.

Owner Suspected of Burning House in Hawaii

Big Island police arrested a man suspected of burning down his own house. The suspect has not yet been charged.

Va. Eastern Shore Arsonist Convicted of 61 Charges

April 21, 2015

A cohort pleaded guilty to all 68 charges, and faces 584 years in prison.

Va. Arsonist Heads to Prison

A woman accused in a string of arsons will spend the next 17 years behind bars, while her cohort was sentenced to more than 500 years.

Three Rescued From Burning Pa. House

April 21, 2015

The three were conscious and alert after being rescued.

Pa. Fire Police Officer Falls Ill, Dies on Detail

April 21, 2015

Wrightsville Borough Fire Co. Fire Police Lt. Curtis Nordsick, 72, was taking a break in the firehouse when he collapsed.

Water Tested After Colo. Scrap Pile Fire

April 21, 2015

The pile of plastics and metal scraps was about 100 feet high.

Hotshots Called to Blaze on Canadian Border

April 21, 2015

The fire burned into the U.S. on Monday.

Flames Destroy Three Vacant N.C. Houses

April 21, 2015

All are on the market for more than $267,000 each.

First TeleSqurt Produced by Smeal , LTC, Displayed at FDIC

April 20, 2015

From SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the first TeleSqurt Telescoping Aerial Boom produced by Smeal and Ladder Tower Co. (LTC) will be on display in Smeal at FDIC in Indianapolis, Ind.