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Posted: Feb 2, 2024

VIDEOS: 3 killed after small plane crashes into Florida mobile home park, FAA says

Three people died after a small plane crashed into a Clearwater, Florida, mobile home park and set homes on fire Thursday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The victims include one person on the aircraft and two on the ground, according to the FAA. The crash happened around 7 p.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC News
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Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Colorado: Denver's oldest serving fire station home to first Black firefighters

PHOTOS: It's known to those who served there as the "Pride of the Points." Denver Fire Station 3. The oldest Denver firehouse still in service, built in 1931. And the only station where Black firefighters were assigned until the Denver Fire Department desegregated in 1957. Today the children of these earliest public servants have a deep appreciation for Station 3's commitment to excellence, and the pride that came in serving Denver's Five Points community.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCNC-TV CBS 4 Denver
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Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Fire suppression foam 'inadvertently' released around one of United Airlines' hangars at Texas airport

VIDEO: Cleanup is expected to last through Thursday night into Friday morning after fire suppression foam was "inadvertently" released at about 5:30 a.m. at one of the United Airlines hangars that dot a public service road at Bush Intercontinental Airport. It happened just off Wright Road, in a hangar adjacent to the flight attendant training facility.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTRK-TV ABC 13 Houston
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Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Perimeter Solutions appoints industry veteran Jim Karels as new agency liaison

Perimeter Solutions, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant, announced today the appointment of Jim Karels as its new Agency Liaison. Karels, with over 45 years of experience in wildland fire and forest management, is set to succeed Ron Raley, who retired in late 2023. Karels’ career spans roles with the US Forest Service (USFS), the Florida Forest Service, and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), where he served as the National Fire Director.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fire and Safety Journal Americas
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Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Fundraiser started for family of West Richland firefighter after his sudden death at 37

West Richland firefighters are reeling from the death of one of their own Friday after he collapsed at home. Benton County Fire District 4 Lt. Aaron Meloy, 37, was discovered at his Cottonwood Loop home in Richland about 11 a.m. An autopsy was conducted over the weekend because of his age and the circumstances of his death, Coroner Bill Leach said.
- PUB DATE: 2/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Tri-City Herald - Metered Site
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