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 - Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Video: Firefighters use aerial to remove 200-pound black bear from tree

A black bear had to be tranquilized and removed from a two-story tree after it climbed so high up that the fire department ladder truck was needed to reach it. (Image YouTube)

Trapped firefighter dies in 6-alarm condo fire

A 28-year veteran firefighter with Dallas Fire-Rescue died this morning after being trapped for hours during a 6-alarm condo blaze. (Image WFAA)

Former fire chief, reality TV star arrested for setting fire to cover up radio theft

Batt. Chief Marcel Melanson is now facing charges that he stole thousands, perhaps millions, of dollars worth of radios and set fire to fire department headquarters to cover up that crime. (Image CBS LA)

Former fire chief, reality TV star arrested for setting fire

He was a rising star in the fire service, being among the youngest to make high-level ranks and starring in a reality TV show. Now he faces charges of stealing radios and setting a fire to cover up the theft. (Image CBS LA)

  • Monster tornado kills at least 24 in Okla. FireRescue1 Article Comments4
    At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb
  • Videos capture terrifying tornado as it devastates Okla. town
  • Fallen firefighter had stellar reputation as 'servant to all'
  • Firefighters honored with first-ever Valor awards
  • Volunteer fire department donates final ambulance
  • Firefighters focus on preventing heart attacks
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  • Paper mill roof fire sends Wis. firefighter to hospital
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It is easy to see them as small and routine, but the treats lurking in dumpster fires are not to be taken lightly. Read firefighter training experts Jason Hoevelmann and Jason Poremba as they examine how to safely and effectively attack these fires.

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