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Early video: House fire in Jefferson Township, Indiana.
News videographer on the scene with the first firefighters.
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The Matisse
Leaning against the wall was a great tip, and now whenever I carry anyone down the stairs, I lean against the wall with my shoulder as I go to brace myself.
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Firefighter Faces Arson Charges
A 13-year veteran firefighter with the Columbia-Richland (South Carolina) Fire Department was arrested Wednesday and charged with 3rd-degree arson
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Worse that we thought!
Why are we surprised that wireless telephone service was overloaded, but tweets and snarky photos got through after the great Virgina trembler?
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Morning Lineup – August 25
There is going to be a lot of rain along the east coast this weekend, no doubt about that.
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Hot Air
Irene is coming. There's something about a big storm that brings people together, and creates an air of excitement and anticipation that you can feel, as though an electric current was put in the air getting us moving. New England hasn't seen a…
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A perfect tribute!
Rhett and I completed our 2nd 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb yesterday morning here in Atlanta, Ga. It was another experience that I'll have trouble describing to you.
Once again, Rhett and I found "something" in those stairwells that can only be experienc…
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Fire Death Rate Trends: An International Perspective
The United States still has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrialized world, but our standing has greatly improved. Falling from among the top three nations in terms of the fire death rate two decades ago, the United States now has the tenth highest fire death rate, putting the Nation in the upper half of the countries around the world. The USFA released its report, Fire Death Rate Trends: An International Perspective which was developed by USFA's National Fire Data Center. The analyses reveal the magnitude of the fire death problem; trends in overall rates and differences between the countries are also explored.
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Worcester, Massachusetts Fire Truck Dedicated To 3 Brothers Killed In World War II, Korea
McKeon Road was named for three brothers. All of whom left for war. None of whom came home.
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Video: Philadelphia garage fire with collapse.
Collapse hits near firefighter.
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110 For 343… Finishing the Climb
The second set of steps that we climbed to the 45th floor it was me and Willie. The others went on without us. They wanted to move quicker than we could move in our turnout gear. We accepted it. It gave Willie and I time to reflect without anyone within floors of us. Just us...climbing...for the 343. The quiet was only broke by the sound of Willie offering support in keeping me going. His encouragement which I desperately needed. It was tough. Willie wanted to make sure I was alright. Like any great Company Officer he was looking out for me. It was just us climbing, and we were able to pay our respects in our way without any distractions.
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Gas Station Burnout in Western Maryland
A FIRE IN AN ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND, gasoline station Tuesday afternoon left $250,000 in damages
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Another Volunteer Organization the Victim of Insider Theft
Its only been a week, but there’s been yet another case of theft in the volunteer fire service – this time in northwest New York state. Robert Kawski, president of the Chautauqua County Fireman's Fraternity, has been charged with grand larceny a…
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Five Alarms in Gurnee, Illinois
A FIVE ALARM FIRE FOR A VACANT hotel in Gurnee, Illinois, kept 23 Chicagoland fire departments busy Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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Calling All EMS and Gun Bloggers: WIN A FREE GUN!
The Kilted to Kick Cancer Fundraising Challenge kicks off September 1, so get ready, and spread the word to your fellow EMS and gun bloggers!
And in the meantime, get yourself checked!
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Cheesesteak King Passes – R. I. P. Joey Vento
JOEY VENTO, 71, FOUNDER AND OWNER OF GENO'S STEAKS in South Philadelphia passed away Tuesday night at his home
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Close Call Video: Why We Wear Full Turnout Gear on Car Fires
Los Angeles Firefighter has close call with explosion at car fire caught on video.
This is why we wear full PPE even on car fires.
I don't think anything else needs to be said.
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Whoops! Keep Right, Keep Right!
THE OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLA., SHERIFF'S OFFICE has released this dash-cam video taken from a deputy's cruiser.
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Upcoming Events
Some Upcoming Events to Plan on Visiting
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New EMS Program – The Nursing Call Center
YAKIMA COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS will be adding a new response option beginning this January 1.
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Training this Fall: A Must for the Emerging and Practicing Fire Officer & Commander
CommandSafety.com and TheCompanyOfficer.com will be participating in both the inaugural Gateway Midwest Fire & Leadership Conference and the Liberty Regional Fire and Leadership Conference this fall. Check out the exceptional training programs being offered and be there.
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Race Relations
If you call one of us a name, well then, that just ain't right. If I have to use the "N" word in a post describing the verbal abuse we endure, well, that's just too bad. I work with black people. Respond to their homes, treat them in …
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Tragedy in Australia
ELEVEN PEOPLE INCLUDING EIGHT CHILDREN ages 3 to 18, perished early Wednesday morning when a fire trapped them in their Queensland, Australia, house.
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Another Climb
Rhett and I are in Atlanta, Ga. We left "The Noke" at 10am and drove 8hrs South. Well .... I drove 8 hrs ... Rhett rode shotgun and complained the entire way. Guess who gets to drive home....LOL
Read Rhett's ( The Fire Critic's ) post on our journey HER…
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Department of Near Miss: Too Much Info? – Part Three