Technical glitches between the brains of disparate computer-aided dispatch and radio systems in the Des Moines metro area cause delays from a few seconds to up to 3 minutes. About 20 minutes passed from the time dispatchers were first notified of numerous shots fired on Des Moines' northwest side on Nov.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Des Moines Register

The Charleston Fire Department will remember the nine firefighters who died 12 years ago in a massive furniture store fire in West Ashley. The department will hold the ceremony at the Charleston 9 Memorial Park, which was built on the site of the former store, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Starting at midnight Tuesday morning, firefighters began a 24-hour watch at the park’s flagpole.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCSC-TV CBS 5 Charleston

VIDEO: Lights, camera, action. First responders took part in a photo shoot on Monday as the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority includes them in their next billboard campaign to raise awareness about substance use. "The key of it is to make sure that the public is aware that there's a problem out there.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJBK-TV Fox 2 Detroit

Two newly hired firefighters resigned after Civil Service ruled they were incorrectly given a residency preference on the Civil Service exam. The Civil Service Commission called for an investigation into the matter after a bypass appeal was filed late last fall. Justin Brady had taken the exam but did not get a position with the Pittsfield Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Berkshires Online

The Oregon House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to boost readiness for oil spills from trains, advancing legislation whose years-long delay revealed the strong influence of corporate money in Oregon politics. California and Washington took similar action years ago. House Bill 2209, which passed by a 56-3 vote, still needs to pass the state Senate.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Portland Oregonian, Hillsboro Argus, Oregon Live.com