A piece of Sharon's history has finally found a new home, but firefighters need help getting it there. Sharon's 1,700-pound bell hung at West State Street and South Water Avenue for more than 30 years before it was taken down in March 2016 to make way for a metal sculpture designed and fabricated by local students.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Herald

VIDEO: The number of female firefighters is growing in Orange County and across the country, but what's not changing is the way their gear fits -- until now. Thanks to efforts from researchers from more than a dozen universities across the country and the female voice, a study is underway to make sure firefighters can do their job without fear their gear will interrupt their duties.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKMG-TV CBS 6 Orlando

On a Wednesday morningin the middle of July, class is in session at San Francisco Waldorf High School. "So, Ha pasado antes? Has it happened before?" But, these students aren't teenagers, they're first responders, learning Spanish one phrase at a time. "Yo soy bombero. Que tal?" "Today is my off duty day," said Lam.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland

A life was saved on the Washougal River on May 4, 2019. That sentence says it all, but says very little, too. A life was indeed saved that day, a rescue that involved many first responders from many departments. On Tuesday night, Clark County Fire District 6 specifically honored four individuals, while noting that others could be honored in the future by other agencies.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ClarkCountyToday.com

Black Earth (WI) Fire Department tanker. Enforcer™ cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 470-hp engine; Command Zone™ electrical system; Husky™ 3 foam system.