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INDIANA FIREFIGHTER, 63, LODD
With regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of La Crosse, Indiana, Volunteer Firefighter Ken Caldwell. Firefighter Caldwell and members of the La Crosse VFD responded to a field fire last Thursday ...
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NJ Fire Dept / Commissioners Battle
Some tough times in East Franklin NJ as the district Fire Commissioners and one of the two fire companies who cover the district have some major contract disagreements and “the clock” is ticking. ...
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NEW online, self-study course at The National Fire Academy
The National Fire Academy announces the release of a new, on-line, self-study course, Chemical and Physical Properties Terms
(course code Q0259). This course provides an overview of chemical and
...
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Bobby Sherman, Teen Pop Idol turned EMT/Reserve Deputy
Bobby Sherman - a teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller "Little Woman" (1969). Sherman released 107 songs, 23 singl...
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Wildfire Programs Seeking Individuals with WUI Expertise for Contractor Positions
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Wildfire Programs is accepting submissions for contractor positions to assist us in facilitating targeted wildfire community risk reduction through...
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FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN WATER/FLOODING RESCUE-Germany
Several districts in the southern German region of Bavaria have declared emergencies because of high water levels after downpours led to the death of a Firefighter. The National Weather Service is wa...
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Taiwan: 2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN MULTI FAMILY DWELLING FIRE
We regret to pass on that a Taiwan (Hsinchu City) apartment complex fire has killed 2 Firefighters in the Line of Duty. The Hsinchu City Fire Bureau received report of the fire at 10:55 p.m. Sunday. ...
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Off-Duty St. Pete Beach District Fire Chief Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault Arrest Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Thomas McClave (Suspect – Arrested) Age: 55 Employer: St. Pete Beach Fire Department Charges: Aggravated Assault ...
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FATAL RESPONDING FIRE APPARATUS CRASH-VA
Last night there was a fatal crash involving a responding Louisa County (Virginia) and another civilian vehicle. According to the initial details, the driver of the Louisa County Fire Rescue rig was...
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Unusual Fire Death Involved Police Training - LODD
Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Freddy Flores has Died in the Line of Duty from injuries sustained six months earlier as the result of a fire inside a mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detentio...
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