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November 19, 2007
Volume 203
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Calif. fire documents conflict with reports

Indianapolis warehouse blaze
sends plumes over city


Firefighters tackle a blaze at a carpet warehouse in Indianapolis, Friday. The fire sent plumes of black smoke over the southwest side of Indianapolis, near the city's airport. Full Story (Photo Tod Parker/PhotoTac.com)
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Several aircraft were able to fly in strong winds on the first full day of last month's Southern California firestorms, contradicting officials' earlier claims that the weather had grounded virtually all aircraft, according to documents released Saturday.

The documents attempt to answer charges by federal lawmakers, military officials and others that the state did not effectively marshal all its available air resources as a series of blazes began roaring out of control, eventually destroying more than 2,000 homes and killing at least 10 people ... Full Story

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Helicopters remain on standby as Calif. homes burn

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The Rehab Sector
Can You Pass the Winter Rehab Test?
Another holiday season is upon us. It's a time to focus on your family and friends that make our lives so meaningful. It is also the time for more structure fires and carbon monoxide checks; 'tis the season for candles, overloaded electrical circuits, supplemental heating sources and creosote in chimneys.

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News and Announcements:
Line-of-Duty Deaths


Two French firefighters killed in Paris blaze

Names: Matthieu Mercier, Ludovic Martin
Date: November 17
City: Paris, France
Cause: The two firefighters died when the blazing multi-story parking garage they were fighting to put out collapsed on top of them.

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Press Release:
Training Center Business Plans Offers Training Facility Tips
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N.Y. firefighter falls 2 floors
[New York]

Volunteer in Calif. fires has arson rap
[San Diego, Calif.]

Fire panel documents withheld in aftermath of Charleston superstore blaze
[Charleston, S.C.]

Fla. FD leaders face subpoenas over cheating allegations
[Orlando, Fla.]

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EFJ, Inc.'s 5100 ES Series Portable Radio Named Hot Product by Public Safety Communications Magazine
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New Denver fire chief aims to improve diversity
[Denver]

Off-duty Dallas firefighter-paramedic killed in two-car crash
[Dallas]

From fighting L.A. gang life to fighting fires
[Los Angeles]

Oldest retired Chicago firefighter dies
[Chicago]

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