VIDEO: Springfield's Fire Chief says there is nothing he can do when it comes to recommending charges in fires caused as a result of drug production, so he is taking the fight to the capitol. The issue regards to two sections of the current state fire law-- which were written when focus was on methamphetamine.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: OzarksFirst.com

The city of Los Angeles will pay $800,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a veteran fire marshal who was transferred out of his job after he clashed with inspectors in his department and the fire union sought his removal. The City Council voted 10 to 0 without discussion Wednesday to approve the settlement payment.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Los Angeles Times - Metered Site

A spat between Cleveland and one of its labor unions over when firefighters should start work each day has escalated to a case before the Ohio Supreme Court over who should referee the fight. The high court this week ordered Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Nancy Margaret Russo to file a brief by Friday that explains why she should be allowed to have a part in the case.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland.com

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston has qualified to receive the designation of Chief Fire Officer - one of only 1,344 CFOs worldwide. According to The Center for Public Safety Excellence, the designation program is voluntary and individuals are recognized for excellence in experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competence.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Moscow-Pullman Daily News - Metered Site

A two-alarm fire that destroyed a well-known Bellingham pet supply store and threatened other nearby buildings early Monday was started under "suspicious circumstances," says the city's assistant fire chief, Bill Hewett. An investigative team has found evidence that the blaze at Hohl Feed and Seed was started on the outside of the building in the alley, in an area where there are no heat or electrical sources.
- PUB DATE: 2/20/2019 3:56:19 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000