Posts Tagged: Georgia
Demoted Macon-Bibb County, GA Captain Stephanie Burke says she was scared by gun prank. Chief Marvin Riggins paints a different picture as he narrates longer version of video at hearing.
Chief says Burke can be seen putting hand over ears before firecraker was used to simulate gunfire.
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Former Georgia FF Indicted on 8 Charges of Arson
LAFAYETTE, GA - A former volunteer firefighter who was arrested in December 2010 for a slew of arsons in LaFayette, Ga., was indicted today on eight counts of arson. The Walker County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Melvin Chase in connection with a…
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Augusta Narrows List Of Candidates For Vacant Fire Chief Position
Augusta, GA - Putting the heat on who will be Augusta's new fire chief...the city has narrowed the list of candidates to run the fire service to three, including Acting Chief Chris James. Now, Augusta Commissioners will get the chance to ta…
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Macon-Bibb County gunman prank update: Hearing discusses captain’s role in planning. Firefighters make claim there is culture of hazing to include painting of genitals.
Chief Marvin Riggins says disciplinary record played role in the firing of one firefighter.
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Must see video: Mom lowers toddler by harness from Stone Mountain, Georgia apartment fire after dropping infant into arms of neighbors.
Woman and mother-in-law escape from same third floor window.
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A brilliant money saving plan: Have drug dealers & thieves staff fire stations and let the firefighters guard them.
Speechless. It just leaves you speechless.
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Raw video: Former Macon-Bibb County Firefighter Christopher Hughes continues to tell his version of the rookie prank that cost him his job. Claims captain asked him to bring in BB gun.
Hughes says he is being made the scapegoat when others, including his captain, were involved in the planning.
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Macon-Bibb County FD’s Stephanie Burke now demoted to lieutenant because of prank on rookies. New information on the former captain’s role.
Fired firefighter Chris Hughes shares text messages with newspaper reporter.
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One Macon-Bibb County firefighter to be fired over gun prank against rookies. Captain & four others suspended. Sergeant demoted.
Chief Marvin Riggins announced disciplinary actions taken following YouTube video posted on Sunday.
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Macon-Bibb Firehouse “Robbery” Prank leaves One Fired Pending Review, One Demoted, and Four Others Suspended
The fate of the firefighters involved in the Macon-Bibb Fire Department Firehouse "Robbery" Prank at Station 108 has been realized. The news comes today, just days after the infamous video went viral.
One firefighter is facing termination, another demoted and 10 day suspension, three others with 10 day suspensions, one with a two day suspension, and one more with a counseling statement.
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NEW INFORMATION: Macon-Bibb County Chief Marvin Riggins says some could lose job or rank over rookie prank. Discipline could come as early as today. Watch press conference.
Chief says disciplinary action could come within 24 hours.
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UPDATED – No surprise: Media asking questions & Macon-Bibb County chief looking for answers in gunman scaring rookies prank. Chief is ‘deeply saddened’ by video.
The comments section is near unanimous on this topic.
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Firehouse Prank involving Gun? NOT A GOOD IDEA
I cannot believe this video is still online. I am sure it will be gone soon so watch it now if you want to see what a bad idea this is. I imagine we will be reading about former firefighters very soon.
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Video: Fire station goes to great lengths to prank rookies.
What happened to sending them out for a can of friction loss?
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Use of Prisoners as Firefighters
A friend of mine sent me this story about the use of prisoners as firefighters in Georgia. Apparently it is old news to many, but it is such a radical idea to me that I felt it was worth airing this issue here.
What do you think, good idea, bad idea?
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How to keep your fire department from being featured on STATter911.com. Don’t be the next must see video.
Come see me and a large cast characters in St. Charles, Missouri.
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Captain uses national TV to apologize for firefighter taking cell phone video of dead woman. Why did it take eight months for Spalding County, Georgia to tell Dayna Kempson’s family they’re sorry?
Does being the fire department mean never having to say you're sorry?
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Raw video: First Christian Church in Sandersville, Georgia burns.
One firefighter flown from the scene due to heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
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Deadly Storm Rages Across South
BREAKING NEWS
Updated at 4:09pm April 29th - DEATH TOLL IS NOW REPORTED TO BE 318.
3:16pm - DEATH TOLL IS NOW REPORTED TO BE 272.
1:44pm - DEATH TOLL IS NOW REPORTED TO BE 252.
1:31pm - COLUMBIA - The National Weather Service is report…
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Pre arrival video: House fire, Tybee Island, Georgia.
House fire early Saturday evening on 18th Street.
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Quick Takes: March 21, 2011.
Fire & EMS news for Monday.
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UPDATE – Video added: Car explodes in Arlington County, Virginia. A bad couple of days for BMWs.
No injuries reported in this morning's explosion.
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Raw video: Car catches fire on live TV. Snow coverage heats up in Georgia.
News reporter has to tell driver his car is on fire.
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Georgia Firefighter Suspected in Over 20 Arson Fires
A volunteer firefighter in Lafayette, Georgia has been arrested and charged with one count of arson. However, Marvin Chase, 32, is a suspect in over 20 fires and is being referred to as a serial arsonist. According to one news report he…
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Raw Video: House fire in Columbus, Georgia
Check out this video of a house fire in Columbus, Georgia. Squad 11 on the scene in this footage of a fire which has torn through one side of the house and is running through the attic.
Columbus, GA Fire Department homepage
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