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Be ‘Extra Safe': San Francisco Fire Chief Tells California Residents to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season
As the state of California set a record this year with two million acres burned, San Francisco Fire Department’s Pablo Siguenza is speaking to the preparedness of the state fire departments and offers message of safety and awareness for residents in helping prevent future wildfires.
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‘Definition of a Hero': Worcester Bids Farewell to Fallen Fire Lt. Jason Menard
Thousands of mourners, including many firefighters, lined the streets of Worcester Monday to pay their final respects to fallen fire Lt. Jason Menard, who died while saving others during a fire last week. Firefighters from as far as California and Canada were among a sea of first responders who came to salute the fallen lieutenant under drizzly skies as his...
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Officials: 3 Dead After Small Plane Crash in San Antonio
Three people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed while attempting to land at San Antonio International Airport, officials say.
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Worcester Community Pays Respect to Fallen Firefighter Lt. Jason Menard
A public viewing will be held this afternoon for fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard, who died in the line of duty last Wednesday. Calling hours on Sunday will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mercadante Funeral Home in Worcester. Lt. Menard, 39, died while responding to a four-alarm house fire on Stockholm St. after he became trapped on...
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Governor Thanks B17 Survivor and Responding Air National Guard Members
It’s been almost one month since a B-17 crashed at Bradley International Airport, killing seven onboard and injuring seven others.
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Frustration Rises as Calif. Utility Imposes More Blackouts
Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as the state’s biggest utility began another round of fire-prevention blackouts Tuesday that could leave millions of people without electricity, some for five days or longer. The shut-offs, aimed at keeping windblown electrical equipment from sparking wildfires, came as fire crews raced to contain two major blazes in Northern and Southern California before...
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Los Angeles Fire Chief: ‘This Is a Very Dynamic Fire'
Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas updates reporters on the Saddleridge wildfire, which has burned at least 4,000 acres north of Los Angeles.
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New Haven Firefighter to Sue Chief and Colleagues
The attorney for a high ranking New Haven firefighter says he plans to sue his colleagues, including Fire Chief John Alston.
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New Britain Renovating Aging Firehouse
Renovations are underway at one of the City of New Britain’s aging firehouses. From asbestos, to broken windows to no female bathrooms, there’s a long list of improvements needed.
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Man Says Gym Terminated His Membership Over a Safety Complaint
A retired Hartford firefighter was kicked out of his Newington gym for good after letting town officials know about what he believed was a safety hazard for him and other gym members.
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Ohio Gov. Urges Gun Sale Background Checks, Red-Flag Law After Dayton Shooting
Facing pressure to take action after the latest mass shooting in the U.S., Ohio’s Republican governor urged the GOP-led state Legislature to pass laws requiring background checks for nearly all gun sales and allowing courts to restrict firearms access to people perceived as threats. Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday Ohio needs to do more while balancing people’s rights to own...
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‘Do Something': Crowd Screams at Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine During Shooting Vigil
A crowd that gathered to remember nine people shot dead outside a Dayton, Ohio, bar interrupted a speech by Gov. Mike DeWine with screams of “do something.” Twenty-seven people were also injured in the mass shooting.
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Hot Work in Hot Weather: Firefighters Battle Through 90-Degree Heat
As if fighting fires wasn’t difficult enough, Middlefield firefighters faced an additional challenge Monday – outdoor temperatures approaching 90 degrees.
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4-Year-Old Girl Run Over by Coronado Lifeguard Released from Hospital
A 4-year-old girl who was run over by a lifeguard truck at a Coronado beach Monday was released from Rady Children’s Hospital Tuesday afternoon.
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4-Year-Old Girl Run Over by Coronado Lifeguard Released from Hospital
A 4-year-old girl who was run over by a lifeguard truck at a Coronado beach Monday was released from Rady Children’s Hospital Tuesday afternoon.
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Fire that Killed New Britain Brothers Was Accidental: Fire Officials
A fire that killed two brothers in New Britain in February was caused by food that was burning on the stove, fire officials said Friday.
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Hartford Fire Department Lieutenant Seriously Hurt in Stabbing
A Hartford Fire Department lieutenant is recovering after he was stabbed over the weekend
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Hungry Goats Are on the Front Lines of Wildfire Prevention in Southern California
For Southern California, using grazing goats is a solution spreading like wildfire. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Forestry Division is using these grass-munchers as part of their fire hazard reduction project.
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New Britain Working to Update Fire Stations
Flooding, rats, and no bathrooms for female firefighters – these are just some of the issues the New Britain firehouses are facing. The city wants to help them out, but it’s not going to be cheap.
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American Red Cross Helps 52 People After New Britain Apartment Fire
The American Red Cross is helping more than 50 people after a fire at the Springwood Apartments on Allen Street in New Britain on Friday.