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Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Gamewell fire boxes protected one Pennsylvania city since the Statue of Liberty; now they are history

PHOTOS: A sentinel of safety on York's streets since 1884, the city’s Gamewell fire alarm system is shutting down. It’s hard to imagine a 140-year-old communication system still in operation in an age where AI is taking over physical buttons via voice and short-lived, disposable appliances are the norm.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: York Daily Record - Metered Site
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Posted: Jan 26, 2024

4 Texas firefighters injured in roof collapse, highlighting concerns about the way new homes are built

VIDEO: On Monday evening, Austin firefighters responded to a fire burning from a two-story home on Camperdown Elm Drive in South Austin. While firefighters were battling the flames, the roof of the home collapsed on four of them. "Luckily, our firefighters were able to get themselves out of this instance but that's not always the case, unfortunately, across America," said Rachael Lewis, the Austin Fire Department Operations PIO.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVUE-TV ABC 24 Austin
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Posted: Jan 26, 2024

South Carolina firefighter opens up about cancer battle as part of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

A Horry County Fire Rescue firefighter is opening up about his cancer battle as part of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. It’s aimed at helping departments educate on ways to prevent cancer and what can be done if you are diagnosed. The American Cancer Society said cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTW-TV CBS 13 Florence
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Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Fundraising hockey face-off: Tri-Cities police and firefighters gear up for good cause

VIDEO: First responders from across the Tri-Cities are gearing up for a friendly competition for a good cause. On February 3rd in partnership with the Tri-City Americans, local police will face off against firefighters for a hockey game to raise funds for local cancer patients, and the Fraternal Order of Police's Memorial Fund.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS/CW+ 19 Pasco
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Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Firefighters transport man to hospital as fire destroys Everett mobile home

PHOTOS: Firefighters transported one man to the hospital as they fought a fire that destroyed an Everett mobile home Thursday, January 25, 2024. Firefighters were dispatched to the property in the 2000 block of Center Road just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire conditions throughout the home.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lynnwood Times
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