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Ill. FFs 'Flush' Kitten From Sewer

Rescue Ops - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 8:30pm

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Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill.

Sept. 03--South Jacksonville firefighters want to reunite a kitten rescued from a storm sewer and its owner.

Firefighters were called about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after a resident reported hearing what sounded like cries from an animal trapped in the storm sewer in the 2200 block of Magnolia Drive.

Firefighters pulled off manhole covers around the location to find the animal, which turned out to be a kitten.

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When Safety Shortcuts Backfire

Firefighter Safety - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:31pm

A story that came across the wires the other day caught my eye.

It seems that a relatively routine auto fire in Friday Harbor, WA turned into a major event in which the chief of the department was suspended after some of the department's members sent a letter of no confidence to the town administrators, and then abruptly resigned. The primary reason? The chief allowed safety shortcuts to exist in the department.

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When Safety Shortcuts Backfire

Firefighter Safety - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:31pm

A story that came across the wires the other day caught my eye.

It seems that a relatively routine auto fire in Friday Harbor, WA turned into a major event in which the chief of the department was suspended after some of the department's members sent a letter of no confidence to the town administrators, and then abruptly resigned. The primary reason? The chief allowed safety shortcuts to exist in the department.

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N.C. FFs Prepare for Hurricane Earl

Firefighter Safety - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 9:32pm

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P. Christine Smith

Sun Journal, New Bern, N.C.

Sept. 02--As Hurricane Earl makes its approach, the greatest concern is public safety both during and after the storm.

While Earl threatens to merely brush Craven County, first responders prepare for the most precarious of situations involving people and property.

"There's a wide range of things that could happen with a storm," said Township 9 Fire Chief Jonathon Gaskins.

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N.C. FFs Prepare for Hurricane Earl

Firefighter Safety - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 9:32pm

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P. Christine Smith

Sun Journal, New Bern, N.C.

Sept. 02--As Hurricane Earl makes its approach, the greatest concern is public safety both during and after the storm.

While Earl threatens to merely brush Craven County, first responders prepare for the most precarious of situations involving people and property.

"There's a wide range of things that could happen with a storm," said Township 9 Fire Chief Jonathon Gaskins.

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Proper Way to Walk

Health and Fitness - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 7:23pm

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Tenn. FF Taken to Hospital After Fire

Firefighter Safety - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:25pm

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Story by wsmv.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

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A firefighter was taken to a hospital after battling a fire at a Nashville home.

The South Harpeth Road house caught fire late Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department. The home is a total loss.

The firefighter, whose name wasn't immediately released, was transported to Vanderbilt. He had minor injuries but will recover, the department said.

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Tenn. FF Taken to Hospital After Fire

Firefighter Safety - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:25pm

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Story by wsmv.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

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A firefighter was taken to a hospital after battling a fire at a Nashville home.

The South Harpeth Road house caught fire late Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department. The home is a total loss.

The firefighter, whose name wasn't immediately released, was transported to Vanderbilt. He had minor injuries but will recover, the department said.

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Mass. Firefighters Hurt in 3-Alarm Fire

Firefighter Safety - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:23pm

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Story by thebostonchannel.com

WELLESLEY, Mass. --

Crews battled a three-alarm fire in Wellesley early Wednesday.

The fire broke out at 41 Kimlo Road in Wellesley early Wednesday.

The homeowner was able to get out OK, but several firefighters suffered minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Route 9 east was closed for a time as crews battled the fire.

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Mass. Firefighters Hurt in 3-Alarm Fire

Firefighter Safety - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:23pm

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Story by thebostonchannel.com

WELLESLEY, Mass. --

Crews battled a three-alarm fire in Wellesley early Wednesday.

The fire broke out at 41 Kimlo Road in Wellesley early Wednesday.

The homeowner was able to get out OK, but several firefighters suffered minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Route 9 east was closed for a time as crews battled the fire.

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Locks Coming Off Wash. Hydrants

Firefighter Safety - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:19pm

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Josh Farley

Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.

Sept. 01--BELFAIR -- Backed by the Mason County Fire Marshal, firefighters in Belfair are currently removing about 50 locks from fire hydrants.

The locks were installed about a month ago by the Belfair Water District as a way to curb water theft. But crews with Belfair-based Mason County Fire District 2 -- who've had to cut the locks in responding to recent fire -- felt that they were a serious safety hazard.

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Locks Coming Off Wash. Hydrants

Firefighter Safety - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:19pm

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Josh Farley

Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.

Sept. 01--BELFAIR -- Backed by the Mason County Fire Marshal, firefighters in Belfair are currently removing about 50 locks from fire hydrants.

The locks were installed about a month ago by the Belfair Water District as a way to curb water theft. But crews with Belfair-based Mason County Fire District 2 -- who've had to cut the locks in responding to recent fire -- felt that they were a serious safety hazard.

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The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Special Operations Roundtable

Rescue Ops - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:30am

Firehouse Roundtables Podcast Author:  Bob Duemmel Michael Donahue Tony Tricarico

Host Bob Duemmel hosted a roundtable podcast at Firehouse Expo in July with a variety of technical rescue team members. Bob's guest's include: FDNY Lt. Mickey Conboy, Elizabeth, NJ, Firefighter Michael Donahue, retired FDNY Battalion Chief Fred LaFemina and retired FDNY Captain Tony Tricarico.


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Calif. FFs Remove Body From Chimney

Rescue Ops - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:14am

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The Associated Press

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.
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A doctor involved in an "on-again, off-again" relationship apparently tried to force her way into her boyfriend's home by sliding down the chimney, police said Tuesday. Her decomposing body was found there three days later.

Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac, 49, first tried to get into the house with a shovel, then climbed a ladder to the roof last Wednesday night, removed the chimney cap and slid feet first down the flue, Bakersfield police Sgt. Mary DeGeare said.

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Plane Crash Lands on Fla. Interstate

Rescue Ops - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:41pm

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Story by clickorlando.com

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

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A twin-engine aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday morning along Interstate 10, avoiding vehicles on the crowded highway, but snarling traffic for hours.

The pilot and a passenger were able to walk away after the 8:15 a.m. crash landing. There was a small leak of fuel from the aircraft, Local 6 news partner WJXT reported.

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Tenn. FFs Save Man Trapped in Silo

Firefighter Safety - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:38pm

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Story by wsmv.com

COLUMBIA, Tenn.

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Rescue teams pulled off a tricky and dangerous rescue. But after they saved a man from a grain silo, he disappeared.

Emergency workers spent more than an hour Monday at the silo on Hayes Denton Road in Columbia. They had to lower a harness into the silo, and with a firefighter in there to help, the man was pulled to safety.

But as soon as he was on the ground, he took off.

Authorities didn't get his name and don't know how he became trapped.

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Tenn. FFs Save Man Trapped in Silo

Firefighter Safety - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:38pm

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Story by wsmv.com

COLUMBIA, Tenn.

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Rescue teams pulled off a tricky and dangerous rescue. But after they saved a man from a grain silo, he disappeared.

Emergency workers spent more than an hour Monday at the silo on Hayes Denton Road in Columbia. They had to lower a harness into the silo, and with a firefighter in there to help, the man was pulled to safety.

But as soon as he was on the ground, he took off.

Authorities didn't get his name and don't know how he became trapped.

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Tenn. FFs Save Man Trapped in Silo

Rescue Ops - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:38pm

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Story by wsmv.com

COLUMBIA, Tenn.

--

Rescue teams pulled off a tricky and dangerous rescue. But after they saved a man from a grain silo, he disappeared.

Emergency workers spent more than an hour Monday at the silo on Hayes Denton Road in Columbia. They had to lower a harness into the silo, and with a firefighter in there to help, the man was pulled to safety.

But as soon as he was on the ground, he took off.

Authorities didn't get his name and don't know how he became trapped.

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Houston High-Rise Blaze Hurts Five Firefighters

Firefighter Safety - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 6:20am

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BY MIKE GLENN

Houston Chronicle

Five firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

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Houston High-Rise Blaze Hurts Five Firefighters

Firefighter Safety - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 6:20am

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BY MIKE GLENN

Houston Chronicle

Five firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

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