Recent Fire News

• Fire station mold forces firefighters to sleep in their trucks

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  Black mold discovered during repairs caused the Michigan station to be temporarily shut down

• Factors favor possible mega-wildfire event in Texas, officials say

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  Fire officials said weather and climate conditions put Central Texas at risk of major wildfires

• FF-paramedic who needs kidney transplant inspires colleagues to become donors

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  Ohio Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Weissmann is currently awaiting a match to a living donor

• Dispatch guidelines for Wuhan coronavirus call screening released

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  The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus

• Photo of the Week: Florida firefighters rescue man stuck in a tree

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  This week’s Photo of the Week is from the Jacksonville (Florida) Fire and Rescue Department, showing crews rescuing a man stuck in a tree. Firefighters extended a ladder to the man and were able to...

• 6 firefighters seriously injured in fire truck crash in Australia

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  The volunteer firefighters were battling wildfires in New South Wales when the crash occurred

• How puppies behind bars are rescuing the rescuers

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  First responders and veterans suffering from PTSD share how service dogs have changed their lives

• 2 killed in Houston explosion

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  Officials said debris from the blast was spread out for about half a mile and are warning residents to avoid the area

• Heavy rescue truck struck by semi in Mo.

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  Firefighters were at the scene of a crash when the semi-truck struck and damaged their vehicle

• FF-medic hit by car says firefighters fear highways more than fire

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  Fort Worth Firefighter-Paramedic Shonna Moorman says she's facing a "very long recovery" and plans to campaign for highway safety for first responders

• Gender neutral or gender inclusive? What to consider in fire station design

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  Understanding the different models to facility design can help fire service leaders find the best solution for their department

• Detroit firefighters disciplined for photo in front of burning house

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  Thirteen firefighters and four sergeants were disciplined for the photo taken on New Year's Eve

• 3 US firefighters killed in Australia aerial crash identified

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  Three U.S. firefighters were on a firebombing mission, when the C-130 crashed into the mountains near the Australian capital of Canberra

• 8 things to know about the deployment of US firefighters to Australia

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  Hundreds of U.S. firefighters are currently deployed or tasked to deploy to assist their Australian counterparts in battling the worst wildfires in the continent’s history

• Report: Apparatus in crash that killed 3 was speeding

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  A recent police report found that the Phoenix Fire Department fire truck involved in an April 2019 crash was going at least 20 miles per hour over the speed limit

• Firefighter killed in suspected murder-suicide

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  Police say the suspect waited outside his estranged wife’s home before shooting the firefighter and then himself

• Ex-deputy fire chief's felony conviction for alleged false time sheets overturned

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  The former deputy fire chief may be retried after an appellate court said pieces of evidence at his original trial were "unsatisfactory"

• Fallen fire captain's daughter testifies that propane line was cut at blast site

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  The explosion that killed Farmington Fire Rescue Capt. Michael Bell in September has revived support for legislation to prevent propane-related disasters

• 3 things smart shoppers look for in tech to reduce crashes and decrease response times

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  Turning red lights to green can be practical and affordable, if you know what to look for

• Hoseline deployment: Avoid the ‘spaghetti’ pile

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  Video captures how hoseline kinks and piling can hamper water flow and advancement efforts

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