Firefighter Dale Malone, 66, of the White Level Rural Fire Department, died on Feb. 10 after a medical emergency while responding to a fire. The cause of death is undetermined.

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This alignment significantly bolsters Dräger’s support network across the United States, recognizing the strength of the AirBoss as a compelling, premier SCBA choice for American fire departments.

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CET Fire Pumps MFG. has been awarded a new cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell, enhancing its role in providing fire apparatus solutions to government agencies.

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PHOTOS: Firefighters went to a structure fire in Irmo early Tuesday morning, according to the Irmo Fire District. Crews from the West Columbia Fire Department, Lexington County Fire Service, and the Columbia Fire Department helped at the scene in the 100 block of Garden Path Lane at Woodland Village Apartments.

The first arriving units reported that heavy fire was coming from several windows, and the flames quickly spread into the attic and through the roof. The building had extensive damage, officials said.

“Once we got here, we noticed the rear of the structure on the second floor was compromised, so we pulled everyone out, and indeed it collapsed in the back, the second floor fell into the first,” Fire Marshal for Irmo Fire District Brian Haley said.

The Irmo Fire Marshal said the building is a complete loss. The building that caught fire served as the leasing office for Woodland Village Apartments.

WACH-TV FOX 57 Columbia

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VIDEO: Last year, ABC7 introduced you to Patrick McDermott, a retired firefighter who was in desperate need of a kidney. On Tuesday night, we are happy to report that he now has one. Patrick underwent kidney transplant surgery a few weeks ago, and he is doing well.

He is crediting his wife for encouraging him to put his story out there and ABC7 viewers for stepping up to help save his life. “My faith is always with me,” Patrick said. “I have to look to God every time I get up before I put my feet on the ground.”

Overcome with gratitude and a new appreciation for life, Patrick has a new organ in his body. His kidney transplant surgery was a success. “I’m feeling better than I felt, and that’s a blessing,” Patrick said. “I feel like it’s a second chance.”

WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago

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