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Posted: Jul 22, 2019

New Mexico firefighter dies after battling injuries from fireworks explosion

Roswell firefighter Jeff Stroble, 46, died Sunday at a hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Stroble was working to prepare fireworks for the City of Roswell's Fourth of July fireworks display when an explosion occurred – leaving him in critical condition. Roswell Fire Chief Devin Graham shared the following statement: "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of one of our own Roswell Fire Department Firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOB-TV NBC 4 Albuquerque
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Posted: Jul 22, 2019

11 Firefighters, Resident Hospitalized After Hazmat Situation in Boston

Eleven firefighters and one resident were taken to an area hospital Friday when a noxious combination of cleaning supplies triggered a Level 3 hazardous materials situation at a building in Boston's South End. The building was evacuated after a combination of bleach and Murphy's Oil Soap created a noxious, potentially dangerous combination on the third floor of a 5-story rooming house, Boston fire officials said.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-TV NBC 10 Boston
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Posted: Jul 22, 2019

New truck for Michigan department the ‘future of firefighting’

It’s literally one of a kind, and Hadley Township Fire Chief Kurt Nass says his department’s shiny new pumper truck is the “future of firefighting” and the department is excited to show off the new vehicle. Nast said since his department tries to get 24-25 years out of each of its vehicles. “We don’t want to order what he need right now,” said the chief, and instead they try to think of what they’ll need 10-15 years from now.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The County Press - Metered Site
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Posted: Jul 22, 2019

Brief History of Smokey Bear and how the beloved figure has become a lightning rod in a heated environmental debate

Last year, the deadliest wildfire season in state history swept across California. More than 8,000 fires burned nearly two million acres and cost hundreds of millions of dollars to suppress.* In a matter of minutes, a town named Paradise was engulfed in flame and almost completely destroyed; 85 people died.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Smithsonian.com
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Posted: Jul 22, 2019

VIDEO: Minnesota fire chief runs to board careening school bus when driver becomes ill

The rescue of the driver of a runaway school bus was caught on camera in Minnesota. Police say the driver suffered a medical issue, then drove straight into the path of oncoming traffic. No children were on board. In an attempt to stop the bus, a police officer pulled in front of it and slammed on his brakes, but it was still pushing his cruiser forward.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTHR-TV NBC 13
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