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Six Hurt as Scaffolding Collapses in Houston

October 17, 2015

Seven stories of scaffolding peeled away from the building and came crashing down.

Memphis Trying to Improve 911 Service

Ky. Ambulance's Alternator Catches Fire on Run

Blaze Engulfs Fla. Warehouse

Atlanta Firefighters Rescue Two from House Fire

Wash. Students Awaken by Smoke, Not Alarms

Mud Slides Close Roads, Strand Calif. Residents

Md. Firefighters Hurt in Rig Crash Along Highway

New Ambulances Keep Rolling into Prince George's County, Md.

Prince George's County has taken delivery of a dozen ambulance/medic transport units built by Wheeled Coach. They were part of a 49-unit, multi-year order that amounts to about half the county's existing fleet.

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N.J. Firefighters Help Bullied Boy

Linden firefighters chipped in and bought a boy new sneakers. But, their aid went much further than footwear.

Firefighters Handle Lawn Care for Disabled Md. Man

October 16, 2015

Marlboro firefighters say they felt good about being able to help.

Investigators Probe Fires Set at Doors of St. Louis-area Churches

October 16, 2015

Four small fires have been discovered within the last week.

Md. Boys Charged for Three-Alarm Apt. Fire

October 16, 2015

The fire caused at least $500,000 damage.

KC Community Lights Candles in Memory of Fallen Firefighters

The two fallen Kansas City firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh were remembered by their colleagues and the community in a candlelight vigil.

Floods and Mud Strand Calif. Motorists

A rain storm caused flash floods and massive mudslides in areas north of Los Angeles on Thursday. Thousands of cars were caught in the mud, many of them on I-5, one of California's major north-south arteries.

Appeals Court Upholds Boise Man's Arson Conviction

October 16, 2015

He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Two Firefighters Lose Jobs in Texas Town

October 16, 2015

It's unclear when the Edna firefighters will work their last shift.

Memorial Service for KC Firefighters Set for Saturday

October 15, 2015

The public service is set for the Sprint Center at 2 p.m.

KCFD Appreciates Support From Royals, Community

Members of the Kansas City Fire Department said they appreciate the Royals letting them honor the memories of fallen firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh, who were killed Monday night.

Ohio Fire Capt. Dies After Call

October 15, 2015

Townsend Township Capt. Chuck Horning was found slumped over the wheel of his vehicle.

DOD-DHS Cutting Torch Kit

From WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Wilcox’s new kitting option for their Mini-Cutting Torch, the DOD-DHS kit includes multiple bottles with everything needed to begin torching right out of the case.

Former R.I. Fire Chief Indicted

Former Coventry Fire District Chief Paul Labbadia faced a judge Wednesday on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and filing a false document.

Dad, Sons Killed in South St. Paul House Fire

October 15, 2015

Investigators are still trying to determine the cause.

Avon Protection Acquires argus TIC Business

October 15, 2015

From AVON PROTECTION

Avon Protection Systems has acquired the thermal imaging camera business argus, a subsidiary of e2v technologies plc.

Houses Destroyed in Central Texas Wildfire

The fire in Bastrop County continues to spread. Residents have been evacuated.

FDNY Set to Christen 'William M. Feehan' Fire Boat

The name plate held high on along-side the cabin of FDNY's new fireboat is milled from an I-beam lifted from the rubble and ruin of the World Trade Centre 14 years ago.

Siren Blast Had Nothing to do With Cubs Victory

October 15, 2015

A dispatcher in Rock Falls says a tape dispenser hit the tornado siren button.

Former Cop Tapped to Lead Detroit Fire Department

October 15, 2015

Eric Jones, director of the building department, replaces Edsel Jenkins who leaves Friday.

Veridian Expands Staff With New Northwest Regional Sales Manager

October 15, 2015

From VERIDIAN FIRE PROTECTIVE GEAR

Veridian Fire Protective Gear is pleased to announce that Dan Tharan has joined the company as Northwest Regional Sales Manager in support of their growing regional and national account base.