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Fire Destroys Home
ANDERSON COUNTY — Firefighters responded Thursday to a fire at an unoccupied home on Generostee Church Road that authorities are treating as suspicious. The fire did not result in any reported injuries and has not been ruled arson, said Anderson County…
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Chief suspended over PPE issue at vehicle fire. Firefighters resign saying no confidence. The story from Friday Harbor, Washington.
Chief now on medical leave following two day suspension.
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Man Dies in Fiery Crash
BISHOPVILLE -- A man died in a crash on Interstate 20 early Wedneday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Lee County Coroner Alford D. Elmore said the crash was head-on between a Corvette driven by the victim and a van driven by a …
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83-Year-Old Killed in Wreck
PICKENS COUNTY -- The Pickens County Coroner is expected to examine the body on Thursday of an 83-year-old man killed in a traffic accident.
Theodore Raymond Blanton, of Maple Court in Liberty, was involved in a wreck just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, acc…
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Honesty is ALWAYS the Best Policy…Lesson Hopefully Learned by Chief Taylor in High Point, NC
As I have observed during my tenure in the fire service Fire Chiefs are always under scrutiny. Due to that fact, it is very difficult to cover up lies and half truths.
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Must see videos: Scores of explosions at Collingdale, Pennsylvania welding shop fire. Employees injured. Two old fire trucks destroyed.
Blasts forced evacuation of homes in the area.
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Local Service Receives National Award
CHARLESTON -- Don Lundy thought the caller was pulling his leg. The Charleston County EMS director pulled over to the side of the road last week and asked the woman on the other line to say the words again. The caller repeated herself: Charleston County …
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Fire Sprinkler Demo
CHARLESTON -- Firefighters from across the country gathered in Charleston to rally support for mandating sprinkler systems in apartment complexes, condos, and homes. They say sprinklers can save property and lives, but others aren't so fired up about th…
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Young Children Most Vulnerable During Fires
CHARLESTON -- Smoke inhalation was the cause of death for a mother and her sons killed in a house fire Tuesday night in West Ashley. The Charleston
County coroner identified 30-year old Mary Brown and her sons 3-year old twin boys Isiah and Isiac Brow…
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Volunteer FD Struggles with Manpower Issues
RIVERSIDE -- Riverside Volunteer Fire Department was at a crossroads. The year was 2005. The issue was the future of the department. Jeff Walden, then the assistant chief and now the chief, set up a meeting. He called it a “commitment meeting.” “W…
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New Training Officer Named
BEAUFORT -- The Beaufort Fire Department announced Tuesday that John Robinson, a 10-year veteran of the city's fire service, will be its new training education officer.
Robinson, who will be promoted from lieutenant to captain, will present fire and s…
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Radio Reference purchases Fire Feed
Radio Reference buys Fire Feeds
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Firefighter Rude is his name. If allegations in open hearing are true he lives up to it and more.
Fellow firefighters testify against firefighter in merit hearing.
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For-Profit Schools Caught in Fraudulent Activities
Anything Goes Tuesdays: Three weeks ago I started working for and online college in the financial aid office. In the three weeks I have been there I have been clearly trained on what we information we can share about financial aid. Information that I assume would be common sense, but just realize today is not. Read More about the investigation GAO: For-Profit Colleges Encouraged Fraud and Engaged in Deceptive Practices
Read More »Fore! … I mean fire!!! A rough, rough day on the golf course.
Striking while the iron was really hot.
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Deputy Chief Jeff Thompson
GOOSE CREEK - Jeffery Andrew Thompson, 32, husband of Brandy Reeves Thompson, of Goose Creek, SC, died Saturday, August 28, 2010. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, September 2, 2010, at Pine Ridge Fire Department at 4 o'clock. Burial will…
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Smoke Alarm Saves Family
NORTH CHARLESTON -- A young woman and her baby were able to escape a kitchen fire Monday after the smoke alarm sounded.
The North Charleston Fire Department responded to a fire reported in the 1500 block of Greenbay Street on Monday afternoon. When fi…
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Controversial Policy is Changed
Firefighters will soon be able to drive Richland County ambulances.
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FD Helped by Local Business
SILVER BLUFF -- Silver Bluff Volunteer Fire Department is usually in the business of helping out those in need. Then in April 2009, the tables were turned, and the fire department found itself to be the one in need. And Firehouse Subs answered the call w…
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College Rallies Around Student
HARTSVILLE -- Tragedy struck the family of an incoming freshman at Coker College just days before she was to move on campus. Fire destroyed her family home and all of their belongings. After the fire, her ability to participate in the Coker experience wa…
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You Call, We Haul
ANTIOCH -- Flames were shooting from her house. The homeowner, standing feet away from her home, was crying and yelling, “My baby. My baby is in there.” The firefighters donned their equipment and focused on their mission – saving lives. As they pu…
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Guns & hoses: A redo. Take 2 has more details & videos thanks to BainbridgeGA.com.
Videos showing firefighting in Georgia.
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Quick Takes
Fire & EMS news fro Tuesday.
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Fireground audio from 4-alarm hi-rise fire in Houston with reported mayday. At least 5 firefighters hurt. Standpipe issues.
Fire was on the 27th floor.
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Tractor-Trailer Wrecks, Spills Fuel
SPARTANBURG COUNTY -- A Spartanburg county dispatcher said a tractor-trailer hit something in the road and started leaking fuel on an exit ramp on Interstate 26 West Monday morning.
The dispatcher told News 4 a 911 caller told them it happened at the …
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