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• Witness in lawsuit tells of inconsistent treatment of Florida female firefighter

  17-11-2017 09:00 via dailydispatch.com
  In August 2015, a firefighter broke protocol and went outside his chain of command to email then Division Chief Jace Kohan.In a regimented organization like Tampa Fire Rescue, chain of command is part of daily operations. But Kohan told a judge and seven-person jury Wednesday that firefighter Mark Pattison wasn’t reprimanded for his email, or even scolded.
  - PUB DATE: 11/17/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Bay.com
  
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• Demers Ambulances to unveil groundbreaking innovation at FDIC 2024

  15-04-2024 23:56 via firerescue1.com
  
  See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all[1]electric, reimagined ambulance
  
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• Medix specialty vehicles expands dealer network with Hughes fire equipment

  15-04-2024 23:48 via firerescue1.com
  
  Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii
  
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• Bullard introduces three new thermal imagers sharper than ever

  15-04-2024 22:10 via firerescue1.com
  
  New QXT Pro, NXT Pro and DXT thermal imagers for the fire service
  
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• LAFD recruit killed while rendering aid at vehicle collision

  15-04-2024 20:43 via firerescue1.com
  
  A fire department recruit was fatally injured while on the scene of a collision on the 101 Freeway
  
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• Retired, paralyzed firefighter participates in first Boston Marathon

  15-04-2024 19:27 via firerescue1.com
  
  Taunton Firefighter Chad Larivee did not let a spinal cord injury keep him out of the race
  
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• N.M. county seeks $8.1M upgrade to emergency radio system

  15-04-2024 19:04 via firerescue1.com
  
  First responders in Santa Fe County are currently using an unsecure, aging system with many dead spots
  
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• Pa. fire department mourns loss of longtime firefighter

  15-04-2024 18:35 via firerescue1.com
  
  Rostraver Central Fire Department Safety Officer John W. Bunardzya died in his sleep after responding to a call
  
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• Rural Texas volunteer fire departments receive $1.3M in grants

  15-04-2024 16:48 via firerescue1.com
  
  Over 70 departments were awarded funding from the Texas A&M Forest Service
  
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• Ill. man stable after being trapped nearly 8 hours in grain bin

  15-04-2024 16:07 via firerescue1.com
  
  First responders from several agencies used nine sets of tubes during a technical rescue in Gridley
  
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• Milwaukee firefighter trapped, overwhelmed by flames during rescue

  15-04-2024 14:28 via firerescue1.com
  
  A Milwaukee firefighter suffered burns to nearly 25% of his body during rescues at a well-involved house fire
  
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• Fla. firefighter dies after medical emergency in firehouse

  15-04-2024 14:10 via firerescue1.com
  
  Jacksonville Station 54 Engineer Heath J. O'Shea had served the department for 20 years
  
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• Wildfire coordinator brings passion, planning experience to Colo. FD

  15-04-2024 13:26 via firerescue1.com
  
  Loveland Fire Rescue Authority's wildfire coordinator will launch a campaign to educate the public on wildfire preparation
  
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• Girls from 30 Calif. high schools attend hands-on fire camp

  15-04-2024 12:44 via firerescue1.com
  
  The HERo's Girl's Fire Camp in Solano County empowers young women to consider a career in fire, EMS
  
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• VIDEO: Dozens without a home after hot inferno burns at Northeast DC apartment building

  15-04-2024 09:00 via dailydispatch.com
  Nearly two dozen residents in D.C.’s Eckington neighborhood are without a home after a massive fire engulfed an apartment building in Northeast overnight Monday, authorities said. The flames also damaged nearby homes.Firefighters were called to an apartment fire in the 300 block of Seaton Place NE just after midnight, D.
  - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRC-TV NBC 4 Washington, D.C.
  
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• Historic Outlet building in Rhode Island was destroyed in spectacular 1986 fire

  15-04-2024 09:00 via dailydispatch.com
  VIDEOS/PHOTOS: The closed Outlet store building was just steps away from WJAR's Broadcast House in downtown Providence.So, on Oct. 16, 1986, Frank Coletta and Art Lake were among the first to smell smoke.The Outlet was on fire, and WJAR had a front-row seat."Firefighters shown here on the Broadcast House roof.
  - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJAR-TV NBC 10 Providence
  
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• Fire Department Instructors Conference returns to Indianapolis

  15-04-2024 09:00 via dailydispatch.com
  More than 35,000 firefighters from across the world will meet in Indianapolis this week for an almost century-old international conference.The 97th annual Fire Department Instructors Conference International has returned to Indianapolis for the 29th year in a row, and will feature more than 250 speakers and classes.
  - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISH-TV CW 8 Indianapolis
  
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• Colorado firefighter travels country to train departments on how to battle electric vehicle fires

  15-04-2024 09:00 via dailydispatch.com
  VIDEO: When not stationed at the firehouse or battling blazes, one Aurora firefighter dedicates his time to training firefighters and departments nationwide in responding to lithium-ion battery fires and electric vehicle fires.Paul Shoemaker, a veteran firefighter and paramedic with the Aurora Fire Department for a decade, collaborates closely with the National Fire Protection Association, the Fire Safety Research Institute, and Underwriters Laboratories.
  - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOUR
  
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• N.Y. fire department celebrates 100 years of service

  14-04-2024 18:00 via firerescue1.com
  
  The Durhamville Fire Department started with 25 members and a hand pump built
  
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• Old Calif. railcars find second life in fire department training

  14-04-2024 14:00 via firerescue1.com
  
  Oakland's old BART cars are helping firefighters as decommissioned cars are repurposed
  
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• Okla. FDs mix members in competitive games to build relationships

  13-04-2024 18:00 via firerescue1.com
  
  Teams in the Garfield County Firefighter Games are firefighters from different departments working together
  
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• Ohio homeless advocates, firefighters create mobile hygiene unit

  13-04-2024 14:00 via firerescue1.com
  
  Lakewood firefighters, advocates and others converted an RV after a call to help a homeless person
  
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• ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ to feature all-electric fire truck

  13-04-2024 00:05 via firerescue1.com
  
  The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
  
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• Braun Ambulances to showcase craftsmanship and customization at FDIC 2024

  12-04-2024 23:36 via firerescue1.com
  
  Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
  
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• Crestline Ambulances delivers more value at FDIC 2024

  12-04-2024 22:52 via firerescue1.com
  
  Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time
  
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• First Due expands business to federal agencies with FedRAMP authorization

  12-04-2024 22:09 via firerescue1.com
  
  FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
  
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• Apparatus ready to roll into FDIC 2024

  12-04-2024 19:52 via firerescue1.com
  
  From hybrid electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
  
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• Legislators pass bills requiring self-defense training, body armor for FDNY EMS personnel

  12-04-2024 16:39 via firerescue1.com
  
  Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
  
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• Surprise cancellation hits 'Station 19' cast before 100th episode

  12-04-2024 13:17 via firerescue1.com
  
  Cast members were preparing to celebrate their 100th episode when they learned of the cancellation
  
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• Man arrested after stealing decommissioned FDNY fireboat

  12-04-2024 13:01 via firerescue1.com
  
  Retired in 1994, the John J. Harvey was used to evacuate survivors during the Sept. 11 terror attacks
  
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