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Posted: Mar 5, 2019

California Woman Pleads Guilty to Fire Scam

A San Juan Capistrano woman, who made appeals on the "Dr. Phil" show and social media sites that netted around $6,000 in cash and goods that she claimed would go to crews battling the massive Holy Fire, pleaded guilty Friday to nearly three dozen criminal charges stemming from the donation scam. Ashley Kay Bemis was sentenced to 177 days in jail, or about credit for time served since her arrest Dec.
- PUB DATE: 3/5/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC Los Angeles
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Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Probe centers on Ohio deputy fire chief’s time away from regular duties

A Columbus Division of Fire official is under investigation for how he tallied work time on an internal system the division uses to track staff members. Deputy Chief Jack Reall, former president of the union that represents firefighters, already has interviewed twice with officials in the city’s Department of Public Safety, which opened the investigation Feb.
- PUB DATE: 3/5/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Columbus Dispatch
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Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Pennsylvania city given green light to hire part-time firefighters

The city of Easton has been given the green-light to hire part-time firefighters. It's an issue that's caused some friction in the past. The part-time hires come as part of a new contract agreement. The firefighters' union had previously opposed the city hiring part-timers because of training concerns.
- PUB DATE: 3/5/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMZ-TV Channel 69
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Posted: Mar 4, 2019

Maine Town, First Responders Mourn Death of Fire Captain Killed in Line of Duty

VIDEO: The Maine town of Berwick and first responders around New England are mourning the loss of a Berwick firefighter who died while battling an apartment building fire. Captain Joel Barnes died and four other firefighters were injured Friday. Berwick Fire Chief Dennis Plante says the 32-year-old Barnes "died a hero, battling a large and dangerous building fire'' and "made the ultimate sacrifice for his community.
- PUB DATE: 3/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NECN
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Posted: Mar 4, 2019

Tornado causes major damage to Alabama fire station and airport

VIDEO: Parts of Eufaula are now unrecognizable after the tornado passed through the town, completely destroying the north side fire station and the Eufaula Municipal Airport. Two firemen were on duty at the time when the tornado hit, fortunately both men remained safe by hunkering down in one of the bath tubs in the fire station.
- PUB DATE: 3/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVY
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