Blogs
Bobby Sherman, Teen Pop Idol turned EMT/Reserve Deputy
Bobby Sherman - a teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller "Little Woman" (1969). Sherman released 107 songs, 23 singl...
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Wildfire Programs Seeking Individuals with WUI Expertise for Contractor Positions
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Wildfire Programs is accepting submissions for contractor positions to assist us in facilitating targeted wildfire community risk reduction through...
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FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN WATER/FLOODING RESCUE-Germany
Several districts in the southern German region of Bavaria have declared emergencies because of high water levels after downpours led to the death of a Firefighter. The National Weather Service is wa...
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Taiwan: 2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN MULTI FAMILY DWELLING FIRE
We regret to pass on that a Taiwan (Hsinchu City) apartment complex fire has killed 2 Firefighters in the Line of Duty. The Hsinchu City Fire Bureau received report of the fire at 10:55 p.m. Sunday. ...
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Off-Duty St. Pete Beach District Fire Chief Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault Arrest Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Thomas McClave (Suspect – Arrested) Age: 55 Employer: St. Pete Beach Fire Department Charges: Aggravated Assault ...
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FATAL RESPONDING FIRE APPARATUS CRASH-VA
Last night there was a fatal crash involving a responding Louisa County (Virginia) and another civilian vehicle. According to the initial details, the driver of the Louisa County Fire Rescue rig was...
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Unusual Fire Death Involved Police Training - LODD
Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Freddy Flores has Died in the Line of Duty from injuries sustained six months earlier as the result of a fire inside a mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detentio...
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Remembering Colerain's Two Fallen Firefighters: Single Family Dwelling
It was on April 4, 2008 when Firefighters from Colerain Township (Hamilton Co, OH) responded to the type of fire dispatch that we all have turned out on many, many times. However, in this case, what ...
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2 Charged in Fire That Killed N.C. Fire Captain
Thirty-one-year-old Brandon Hoskins and 37-year-old Stacie Stegall have been charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering into the house that burned, killing Lexington (NC) Fire Captain Ronnie Metc...
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NC FIRE CAPTAIN DIES FROM BURNS
We regret to pass on that Lexington (NC) Fire Captain Ronnie Metcalf, who received severe injuries while fighting a fire which destroyed a home on the morning of March 06, 2024, has died in the Line ...
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