A woman who has performed hundreds of on-camera interviews and appeared on billboards representing Jackson County Fire District 3 has filed a civil-rights complaint with the state claiming that local officials took away her spokesperson duties as retaliation for complaining of sexual harassment and taking a medical leave earlier this year.
- PUB DATE: 11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Medford Mail Tribune

A volunteer fire company that broke away from the city of Salisbury nearly two years ago is no longer recognized by the Wicomico County Fire Chiefs Association after the group passed changes to its bylaws. Members voted 9-4 on Wednesday night to adopt a new bylaw that requires participating fire companies to have recognized territories, something that the Salisbury Independent Volunteer Fire Company is lacking.
- PUB DATE: 11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Delmarva Now

Two firefighters were injured when a wrong-way driver slammed head-on into their engine on Interstate 5 near downtown San Diego Thursday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. A San Diego Fire-Rescue truck was responding to a pedestrian hit-and-run crash at about 2 a.m. when a Toyota Carolla, traveling the wrong way on I-5 at State Route 94, slammed into it, CHP said.
- PUB DATE: 11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC San Diego

A suspected arson was arrested at his home Wednesday night several hours after he allegedly set fire to a townhouse under construction in Ridgefield, Washington. 23-year-old Brandon A. Emery appeared in court Thursday morning; he faces one count of arson in the second degree in connection to the fire off North Canyon Circle near North 32nd Avenue.
- PUB DATE: 11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV Fox 12

Kent area firefighters are teaming up with a generous community to provide toys for kids this holiday season. The Toys for Joy program is back for another year, hoping to deliver some cheer to families who need a helping hand. Puget Sound Fire crews are seeking unwrapped toys for children up to 12 years old.
- PUB DATE: 11/29/2018 11:25:37 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13