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Drones Used to Assess L.A. Wildfire Damage, Look For Hot Spots

For the first time, the Los Angeles Fire Department used drones Thursday to help coordinate its battle against a pair of wildfires threatening homes in the city.

December 8, 2017

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WA Fire Department to Issue Point Blank Armor

East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls. More Here.

October 6, 2017

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Video: WA Fire Department to Issue Point Blank Armor

East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls.

October 6, 2017

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How To Work With Fire Rescue

It's important to communicate with firefighters and rescue personnel and not get in each other's way.

September 5, 2017

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Carbon Monoxide in NJ Home Sickens 4 Officers, 8 Others

Four police officers were among 12 people sickened by carbon monoxide in a New Jersey home so toxic it left victims convulsing and foaming at the mouth.

August 15, 2017

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FL Officer, 3 Firefighters Taken to Hospital with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A Miami-Dade police officer and three firefighters were among seven people hospitalized Thursday morning after feeling the effects of what was later determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning.

July 27, 2017

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Video: Fire Chief Removing Thin Blue Line Stripe from Tulsa Fire Trucks

The Tulsa (OK) Fire Department is removing blue stripes from its fire trucks because the chief thinks the symbols of law enforcement support may send the wrong message to some people.

June 7, 2017

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Fire Chief Removing Thin Blue Line Stripe from Tulsa Fire Trucks

The Tulsa (OK) Fire Department is removing blue stripes from its fire trucks because the chief thinks the symbols of law enforcement support may send the wrong message to some people. More Here.

June 7, 2017

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Video: Ohio Firefighters Ambushed After Responding to Fire

A Youngstown, OH, firefighter was shot Monday night after responding to a fire, and police believe it was a targeted shooting.

December 6, 2016

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Ohio Firefighters Ambushed After Responding to Fire

A Youngstown, OH, firefighter was shot Monday night after responding to a fire, and police believe it was a targeted shooting. More Here.

December 6, 2016

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Video: North Carolina Officer Attacked Outside Police Station

Officer Matt Holton of the Greenville (NC) Police Department was attacked Wednesday night by a suspect who had been arrested for armed robbery.

July 8, 2016

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North Carolina Officer Attacked Outside Police Station

Officer Matt Holton of the Greenville (NC) Police Department was attacked Wednesday night by a suspect who had been arrested for armed robbery. More Here.

July 8, 2016