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Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Alabama firefighters: New schedule change improving fire operation

VIDEO: Firefighters who work for Decatur Fire and Rescue have operated on different schedule since early 2024. The previous schedule had firefighters working 24 hour shifts, before having 48 hours off. The new schedule has firefighters work 48 hours straight, before having 96 hours off. Decatur Fire Deputy Chief Nathan Springer said the move was requested by firefighters in 2023, and has already improved fire operation since.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAFF-TV NBC 48 Huntsville
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Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Texas brewery releases 'Great Fire' beer to commemorate 1911 fire

PHOTOS: In commemoration of a 1911 fire that helped shape Conroe's history, Fass Brewing on the downtown square has released a special beer. Fass Brewing launched its first Rauchbier called "The Great Fire" this week commemorating the Feb. 21, 1911 anniversary of the fire that decimated the east side of the courthouse square.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Houston Chronicle - Metered Site
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Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Fire rescue chaplain in New Mexico writes song on destigmatizing firefighter mental health

VIDEO: According to the National Fallen Firefighters Association, around 100 U.S. firefighters die by suicide each year. As head chaplain for Albuquerque Fire Rescue, this is the reality David Meyers faces in his line of work. “We see lots of things. We experience lots of things. People tend to think firefighters are big, bad, tough, and strong.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOB-TV NBC 4 Albuquerque
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Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Millions of Toshiba laptop adapters recalled for fire and burn hazards

Approximately 15.5 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters have been recalled by Dynabook Americas due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the commission, the recalled adapters can overheat and spark, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. The recalled AC adapters were sold both on their own and with Toshiba brand personal laptop computers.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHTM-TV ABC 27 Harrisburg
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Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Washougal firefighters rescue disabled resident trapped in house fire

Firefighters rescued an individual from a house fire in Washougal early Tuesday morning. According to East County Fire and Rescue, crews responded to a fire involving a person with a disability trapped at a residence at 412 NE Blair Rd. early in the morning. When firefighters arrived at the one-story structure, the fire was fully active, with a resident confirming that one person was trapped inside his bedroom.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV NBC 6 Portland
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