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ArticlesManhattan Firefighters, Political & Community Leaders Rally to Protect Manhattan FirehousesLeaders from the Uniformed Firefighters Association joined by City Council Criminal Justice Committee Chair Elizabeth Crowley, Council Member Margaret Chin, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, New York City Firefighters and community activists turned out at Engine 4 at the South Street Seaport to protest budget cuts that threaten to reduc... Bronx Firefighters, Political & Community Leaders Rally To Save FirehousesUFA leaders and dozens of New York City Firefighters were joined outside of the quarters of Engine 70 and Ladder 53 on City Island by Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Bronx/Queens), City Councilmembers James Vacca (D-Bronx) and Criminal Justice Committee Chair Elizabeth Crowley (D-Queens) to speak out against budget cut proposals made by Mayor Bloom... 2 children killed in Pensacola house fireTwo young sisters died in a fire early this morning at a home on West Gregory Street in Pensacola. The girls' mother and stepfather were unable to save the children, ages 8 and 10. They are in the third and fourth grade, respectively, at Global Learning Academy. The fire originated in the girls' bedroom, Lt. Kevin Fiedor with the fire marsh... Fifty firefighters battle Mid’twn structure fireMIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Fire Department received a 911 call at 6:23 p.m. on Jan. 26 from an area business reporting smoke in the area of 36 Route 36 in the East Keansburg section of the township. Within minutes of the call, a Middletown FirstAid Squad officer reported flames coming from the roof of Coffey and Sons Home Improvement, at 49... Wayland Fire Department Realizes 'Milestone'A long-term goal came to fruition Sunday when the Wayland Fire Department conducted its first Advanced Life Support transport provided by full-time firefighter paramedics. Firefighter paramedics Will Tyree and Odi Batista responded Sunday evening to a medical call in Wayland. A fire department press release said the patient required Advanced Life ... ANN ARBOR: Firefighter's death on I-696 ruled a suicideAnn Arbor firefighter Daniel Armitage was struck by at least three vehicles and killed Jan. 5 while reportedly changing his tire on I-696. His death has been ruled a suicide by the Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office. A day after he died, new information emerged, as the victim may have been involved in a domestic assault just days before the... Rahall announces Grant Opportunities for Local Fire DepartmentsLocal fire departments can now apply for grants to help support themselves through the U.S. government. U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for grant opportunities These grants, a press release from... Sexual and Religious Harassment Case Settled Against Los Angeles City Fire DepartmentPursuant to a conciliation agreement reached between victim Anthony Almeida, the Los Angeles City Fire Department and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Los Angeles City Fire Department will pay Mr. Almeida $494,150.00 and implement widespread anti-harassment training and updated policies and procedures to settle his sexual and r... New Fire Protection Innovations to be Unveiled at ISC West ShowSilent Knight, Fire-Lite Alarms, Honeywell Power Products and System Sensor Showcase One-of-a-Kind Fire Alarm System Products WHAT: A press briefing on a new collection of fire alarm system innovations will be held during this year’s ISC West Show. Control panels and power supplies, plus detection and notification devices featuring one-of-a... Your Holiday Season Fire Safety List: Have You Checked It Twice?With the holiday season upon us, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) reminds New Yorkers to be aware of the safety hazards posed by hanging electric lights, lighting candles, preparing holiday meals and even putting up trees. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires occurring during the holiday season claim 400 ... Niagara County Student chosen as a Winner of Firemen's AssociationOn behalf of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), FASNY Scholarship Awards Committee Chairman Daniel McNeil and Scholarship Advisory Committee Chairman Brian F. McQueen have announced the name of a local recipient of the FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship – Kimberly L. Reeves of North Tonawanda, NY....
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Blogs9/11 Trials In New York Anger Some, Please Other Firefightersfrom Firefighter Hourly 2009-11-15 The decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to bring the mastermind behind the murders of Americans in the attacks of 9/11 has angered some firefighters while others are pleased with the development.Instead of military tribunals the Obama administration now plans to try those responsible in a civilian court in New York City. Bringing the murderers... Remembering Detroit Firefighter Walt Harrisfrom Firefighter Hourly 2009-11-15 On November 15, 2008 firefighter Walt Harris died during a house fire. The fire was arson and just last week authorities were able to indict those responsible and it appears murder charges will go forward for both men. It doesn't bring Walt back though.Walt Harris was well loved in the Detroit Fire Department. His smile and easy going attitude... Fire Erupts at Jersey Shore Medical Centerfrom Firefighter Hourly 2009-11-15 Firefighters poured into the Jersey Shore Medical Center after a fire in the kitchen extended to upper floors.Jersey Shore Medical Center is located in Neptune, New Jersey, just off Route 33, and is a full service Trauma Center that has been featured in national television programs. Sunday afternoon firefighters were alerted to respond to the hospi... Halligan and Hose Podcast Nov 14from Firefighter Hourly 2009-11-15 Topics: Stretching the Initial Hoseline Vital Regular Firefighters Suffer While Favorites Prosper Culture of Extinguishment Pride Columbia Update MP3 File ... Coffin Fire - No contest plea entered by womanfrom California Fire News - Structure, Wildland, EMS 2009-11-15 Woman pleads no contest to starting Coffin FireBrenda Eitzen A Los Molinos woman pleaded no contest this week to a felony charge accusing her of sparking a 1,200-acre wildfire that threatened Lewiston this summer. Brenda Eitzen, who was 60 at the time of her arrest, is set to be sentenced Nov. 30 at the Trinity County Superior Court... CA-SLU- Phoenix Canyon VMP 920-acresfrom California Fire News - Structure, Wildland, EMS 2009-11-15 CAL FIRE, in cooperation with local landowners, is conducting a prescribed burn on Saturday.The 920-acre burn is located one mile south of Lopez Lake near Phoenix Canyon. Five Cities area folk may see smoke to the east from about 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ... Time For SAFER Grant Applicationsfrom Firefighter Hourly 2009-11-15 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin accepting applications for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants beginning November 16, 2009, at 8:00a.m. Eastern Time. SAFER grants can help communities hit hard by budget cuts and others needing money to adequately staff their department to be able to meet threats t... |
