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Pennsylvania Fire Department Sued Over Massive Plant Fire
The owner of a large commercial structure in Union City, Pennsylvania that was destroyed by fire last December, has filed suit against a volunteer fire company and the Borough of Union City.
Carl Boone, owner of a 210,000 square foot building that for…
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Carry On (different, pt. 2)
I was at Wal-Mart the other day with Cheryl, picking up our usual stuff, cleaning supplies, vitamins and some light bulbs when I wandered down the Halloween aisle. I'm drawn to that stuff, always have been, though I haven't really gotten in on th…
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Former Horry County Volunteer Fire Chief Arrested on Sex Charge
HORRY COUNTY - A former Horry County Fire Rescue volunteer district fire chief has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 11 -- first degree. According to police records Tallmedge Leroy Rowell, 52, Nichols, …
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Elvis, Elvis, Elvis and Elvis Have Left the Building
When the sleepy-eyed guests poured out of the hotel into the parking lot they were stunned to see a mob of Elvis Presleys awaiting them in full costume.
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Popular Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly
ENID, OKLAHOMA, FIRE CHIEF PHIL CLOVER died suddenly Sunday from a heart attack while he was in Tulsa.
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Acetylene Cylinder Fires…Allow Tanks to Cool for 24 Hours?
Fire and hazmat forces across the pond have a SOP for dealing with burning acetylene cylinders that require them to cool the cylinders for 24 hours after the fire is out.
During a recent incident, BBC quoted Station manager Gary Swinn, from the fire s…
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Just a Little Note For The Rookies
My buddy Jeff Brosius once gave what may be the shortest Trauma Activation ever: "One street pizza with pulses. Five minutes. Be ready."
While at first glance that seems flippant, while the medic is busier than a one-armed wallpaper hanger try…
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Firetruck Runs Over Bicyclist
A WINTER PARK, FLORIDA, FIRE ENGINE was drawn into a fatal accident Monday night when a bicyclist whose bike had no brakes tried to outrun the engine before it made a right turn.
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Morning Lineup – October 25
"Hey, Lookit What I Kin Do!"
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UPDATE: When did ‘firefighter’ become such a bad word? ‘Safety personnel’ now fight fires in Virginia. Really?
How do you write an article about a house fire and not mention "firefighters" are the people who extinguished it? What does it all mean?
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Maine Captain, Firefighter suspended after fireboat carrying civilians hits object underwater
The PressHerald.com reports damage to the vessel is estimated to be $38,000.
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Edgefield County Restaurant Destroyed in Fire
TRENTON - A popular Trenton eatery, Trenton BBQ, was gutted by flames Friday afternoon when a kitchen fire got out of control. A dispatch call for a structure fire went out to local fire departments just before 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, with units f…
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Berkeley & Hampton County Deputies Involved in Separate MVA’s
BERKELEY COUNTY - A BCSO Deputy collided with trees on Jehovah Rd. near Old Hwy 6. The Deputy was reportedly attempting to catch up with a suspicious vehicle when he lost control of his cruiser and crashed into several trees off the side of the road.
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Tale of Two Fires, And One Big Question
You're damned if you die and a hero if you don't, right?
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Arrangements for Fairfax County Firefighter Horace C. Pendergrass
Previous coverage
Fairfax County Firefighter Horace Christopher "Chris" "Teddy" Pendergrass, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2011. Beloved son of James H. Pendergrass and the late Jestine Adams Pendergrass. Loving father of Chr…
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12 Transported After Van Wreck on Interstate 95
**UPDATE - Photo gallery added of incident.
HAMPTON COUNTY - At least 12 people are reportedly being transported to local hospitals following a one-vehicle wreck which involved a 15-passenger van Monday afternoon on Interstate 95. The accident was rep…
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Video: Fire buff flash mob gets corralled by Detroit cops.
Fire buff convergence.
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Portland Fire Boat Mishap Leads to Discipline
A captain and a firefighter from Portland, Maine have been suspended following a marine mishap with a fire boat that resulted in approximately $38,000 worth of damage.
Captain Christopher Goodall and Firefighter Joseph Murphy were operating The City o…
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Oh Dad, Poor Dad ….. He Crashed Into the Ambulance Twice
A CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS, MAN WAS ARRAIGNED today (Monday) on a page full of charges after he was arrested Friday night after crashing into an ambulance that was responding to an emergency call at 10:30 pm.
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Video From Around South Carolina
CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Columbia FF’s Home Destroyed in Fire
A fireman’s house burned Sunday while he was working that the Columbia Fire Department. Two passer-bys reported a house was on fire on Buncome Road in the Whitmire section of Union County around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
While the house is a couple of m…
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Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice
Overview
The Complete Vehicle Extrication Technical Rescuer Level I and II Training Solution!
Technical rescuers need to know how to safely and effectively operate at small and large vehicle and machinery extrication incidents. Vehicle Extrication Le…
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The News Ticker
Some more stories fresh off the News Ticker.
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Different
We tricked her, plain and simple. Told her she was going to Butler Hospital for a Stop Smoking Clinic. It wasn't easy, and took lots of planning, and patience.
Things had been spiraling out of control for nearly a year, her grasp on reality slowly …
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