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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Stolen Fire Rescue Truck in MS Has Been Recovered

The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in solving the Sunday morning theft of a truck from a fire department, WTVA.com reported.

Law enforcement posted pictures on Facebook of the vehicle taken from the Union Center/Theo Volunteer Fire Department.

One side of the truck has the words “in memory of H.C. Bates.” Bates was chief of the department from the early 1990s until prior to his death in 2018, the report said.

The rescue truck has been located, the fire department announced Monday. A fire official said it was recovered near County Road 738 and County Road 756 west of Corinth (MS).

A fire official said they have suspects in the case but have made no arrests, according to the report.

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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

VIDEO: 5-Alarm fire erupts at commercial building in California

Firefighters engaged a massive 5-Alarm fire at an unknown commercial building in Riverside County Monday afternoon. The fire was first reported at around 1:30 p.m. 22000 block of Opportunity Way where it quickly grew to engulf more than 10 acres of cardboard, outside storage area and other materials by 3 p.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCBS-TV CBS 2 Los Angeles
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Pennsylvania county dedicates $10M fire training center

PHOTOS: Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Sunday marked the next chapter that will allow firefighters, police and other first responders to prepare for emergencies without leaving Carbon County. The rain also didn’t stop various fire companies, law enforcement agencies, elected officials, friends and family from gathering on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning to ring in and celebrate the nearly complete Emergency Operations Training Center.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times News Online
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

North Carolina firefighters, supporters are pushing hard for PFAS-free turnout gear

Firefighting is an occupation that comes with inherent risks. In addition to the physical demands, there are also health risks associated with the job. For instance, the rate at which firefighters develop cancer outpaces the general population by 9 percent, and their risk of dying from cancer is 14 percent higher, according to a study published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: North Carolina Health News
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Five new 9/11 bills signed into law in New York

The bills are expected to help and support New Yorkers "whose lives were transformed on that terrible day." In remembrance of the 21st anniversary of 9/11, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed five pieces of legislation that officials believe will provide support to 9/11 victims, survivors and their families.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hudson Valley Post
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