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Los Angeles firefighters prepare to hoist a man to safety after he jumped into a flood control channel in Studio City on Tuesday. The condition of the man was not thought to be life-threatening. (Photo Mike Meadows)
Top Fire News for Thursday, August 28, 2008
- D.C. tests online public safety communication system
- New Orleans braces, talks of evacuations as hurricane strengthens
- San Francisco nears settlement for failed rescue
- Court rules for fired Calif. fire officials
- Colo. firefighter mourned after battle with cancer
- Firefighters called to Texas gas plant after explosion
- Fla. firefighter arrested for stealing, selling pipes
- Off-duty death of member hurts Fla. volunteer department
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Line of Duty Deaths
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- Curtis Jessen - 08/22/2008 - [Asheville, North Carolina]
- Tony McGough - 08/18/2008 - [Amity, Arkansas]
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