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Posted: May 10, 2021

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Ferrara—Rutland (VT) Fire Department 100-foot mid-mount aerial platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins X15 600-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon water tank; Onan 6-kW generator; platform equipped with rope rescue arm; temporary stokes mount and roof ladder bracket for parapet roof access. Dealer: Dan Olszanski, Adirondack Emergency Vehicle Group, Glens Falls, NY.

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Posted: May 10, 2021

Massive Fire Destroys Historic Church in Philadelphia's Tacony Neighborhood

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A massive fire destroyed a historic church in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood. Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control around 7 p.m. Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said the building was a total loss. Built in 1884, St. Leo had been a community landmark in Tacony for more than 135 years.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCAU-TV NBC 10 Philadelphia
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Posted: May 10, 2021

Firefighter shortage poses problem as number of California fires continues to rise

Fires in Fresno are up 50% compared to this time last year, and with the hottest months still ahead, officials say that percentage is expected to rise. Firefighters are expecting 2021 to be a record-breaking year. Crews have already put out 2,500 fires this year. That's nearly half of last year's total in just over four months.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFSN-TV ABC 30 Fresno
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Posted: May 10, 2021

Firefighters’ lawsuit over cargo ship blasts in Florida moves to federal court

A lawsuit filed by 10 Jacksonville firefighters who were injured last year while fighting a cargo ship fire at Blount Island has been transferred to federal court, News4Jax learned Friday. The lawsuit, filed by the Pajcic & Pajcic law firm, holds Hoegh Autoliners and several other companies responsible for the firefighters’ injuries stemming from the cargo ship fire and resulting explosion.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJXT-TV News 4 Jacksonville
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Posted: May 10, 2021

4-year-old boy becomes Texas fire chief through Make-A-Wish foundation

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The McAllen fire department, along with other local fire and law enforcement agencies, came together to grant four-year-old Justin Perez’s wish to become one of his favorite superheroes, a firefighter. Fire Chief Jim Schultz said it was heartwarming to know that Perez looks up to front line workers.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVEO-TV NBC/CBS 23 Brownsville
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