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• Study reveals Houston FD issues with resource allocation

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  Rice University conducted an in-depth analysis of 911 calls, determining fire trucks were responding to 25% of calls where an ambulance was required

• Have you forgotten? A call to chiefs to remember who they serve

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  Show your firefighters that you haven’t forgotten them, their sacrifices or the love of the job

• NFPA 3000: Preparing and training firefighters for active shooter incidents (eBook)

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  Download the eBook for a closer look at active shooter response efforts in the context of this first-of-its-kind standard

• Ohio firefighters plan drill to show staffing concerns

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  The goal is to illustrate how a 16-person crew allows firefighters to simultaneously attack the fire and start a rescue operation

• Off-duty firefighters disrupt vacation to help put out NH fire

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  The off-duty firefighters vacationing at Hampton Beach sprang into action to help two understaffed engines responding to the scene

• FDNY docks pay of 12 FFs for fist fight after year-long probe

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  Seven out of the 12 firefighters were also reassigned to other commands, including five FDNY members from the elite Rescue 3 in the Bronx’s Claremont section

• Ambulance crew returns to Md. fire station after bed bug infestation

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  Volunteers cleaned the station, brought in an exterminator and treated the area with high temperatures to get rid of the bed bugs

• Ky. fire station hit by lightning will take months to repair

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  The Daviess County Fire Department fire station was struck by lightning early in the month and repairs are expected to take between two to five months

• Ohio residents voice concern about trustees' handling of FD's investigation results

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  Residents are claiming officials are not taking the investigation of a firefighter accused of sexual assault seriously

• Ind. FDs now have respirator masks for pets

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  Respirator masks have been purchased for local firefighting personnel to use in the event of first responder pet emergencies

• Texas city hires private EMS firm to assist fire department

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  Denison Mayor Janet Gott said the city is using this as a temporary measure to fill the employment gaps while the department can get its staffing back up to full levels

• Fla. FD expands to meet growing city needs

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  New responsibilities will also be coming to the beach departments as Beach and Surf Patrol responsibilities are moved to the fire department in October

• Tenn. community holds fundraising event for injured EMT

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  EMT Brannon Wilkerson was in a serious car accident in April that left him on short-term disability after he suffered multiple injuries

• Calif. $2.5M FD upgrade complete

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  The $2.5 million upgrade – paid for by insurance – came after heavy rains flooded the firehouse in October 2017, requiring the city to gut the entire inside

• Wis. considers regionalization to address first responder staffing shortages

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  The Dodge County Executive Committee understands the staffing need, but is still uncertain what the county’s role in the process should be

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