Recent Fire News

• IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing honor 2017 fire chiefs of the year

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  Chiefs from North Lenoir Fire & Rescue in Kinston, N.C. and Macon-Bibb Country Fire department in Macon, Ga., receive prestigious awards at Fire-Rescue International

• Firefighters treat colleague for an hour after he collapses at barbecue

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  Firefighters gave Steve Sawatzky CPR while waiting for an ambulance at a company outing

• Teen spends last $40 to buy firefighters water

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  Kenneth Bennett, 15, took action when he noticed the firefighters battling the blaze at his house had an empty cooler

• Driver in truck trafficking case tells fiancée he's innocent

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  Darnisha Rose said James Matthew Bradley Jr. claimed he had no idea how so many people came to be crammed inside his trailer

• Tenn. couple charged with murder after son dies in car

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  One of the parents called 911 and admitted the 2-year-old boy was left in the vehicle overnight

• Oil company to spend $20M on safety upgrades after fire

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  Chevron agreed to replace all carbon steel piping that transports corrosive liquids after a 2012 fire that prompted thousands to seek medical treatment

• Pilot survives vintage military jet fire near Nev. airport

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  The plane crashed and burned just moments after takeoff, but the pilot escaped serious injury

• Crews gain ground on Calif. fire, brace for lightning

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  More evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but flames continue to threaten about 1,500 structures in Mariposa County

• Fallen firefighter's daughter receives scholarship

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  The International City Management Association Retirement Corp. awarded Margaret Baik, daughter of Michel Baik, $1,000 to attend college in the fall

• Pet insurance company gives pet-saving masks to fire departments

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  The masks are specially designed to fit over little snouts and whiskered faces to deliver a rejuvenating flow of oxygen

• Officials: Rail design led to deadliness of NY train crash

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  Investigators found that about 340 feet of electrified rail was pulled up from the ground in the fatal 2015 crash

• IAFC, VCOS release report on firefighter behavioral health

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  The report raises awareness of emotional and behavioral health problems as well as the importance of changing culture

• Responders begin 600-mile 'Brotherhood Ride' to honor fallen colleagues

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  The annual tribute began by reading the names of 531 firefighters, paramedics and police officers the group has honored in 10 years

• 3 Nev. firefighters hurt after roof collapses during house fire

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  Authorities believe the fire started after an unattended grill exploded

• Mass. firefighters express hoarding concerns after fatal house fire

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  Fall River Fire Capt. and investigator Neil Furtado said the house was "jam packed" and they were afraid the floor would give in

• Everything you need to know about thermal imaging camera grants

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  Clearly outline how new TIC technology will benefit fire operation, firefighter safety and nearby fire departments in your grant application

• Firefighters help capture bear wandering around Pa. town

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  Crews broke the bear's fall in a tarp after a tranquilizer began to set in

• 2 teens honored for saving family from burning home

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  Anthony Batiato and Kasandra Catlett were on their way to watch a movie when they spotted the house on fire

• FDNY firefighters rescue 10 from disabled seaplane

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  The pilot tried to take off from the East River, but on the third attempt the plane hit the water and the aircraft was damaged

• Some urge fire sprinkler mandates across U.S. after Honolulu fire

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  Officials estimate about 300 high-rises on Oahu still lack the fire prevention measure

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