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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Don’t confuse Uncle Sam with Santa Claus when applying for grants

The song lyrics say, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” So maybe it’s an appropriate time to talk about grant seekers that confuse Uncle Sam, the personification of the American government, with Santa Claus. He gives presents and fulfils requests for those who deserve them. How many times have we heard someone say, “Oh don’t worry about how much it costs it’s a grant application.
- PUB DATE: 12/11/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue 1
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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Suspect arrested in road-rage killing of FDNY firefighter

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the road-rage death of an off-duty firefighter on a Brooklyn highway, law enforcement sources told The Post. Joseph Desmond, 29, was tracked down by the NYPD and US marshals at the Circle Motor Lodge in South Amboy, NJ, where he was arrested for a parole violation, the sources said.
- PUB DATE: 12/11/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post
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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Spokane City Council puts property tax to pay more firefighters, police on ballot

Voters will be asked to pass a property tax increase in February that would pay for 20 police officers and 30 firefighters as well as criminal justice programs. The Spokane City Council approved putting the measure to raise an additional $5.8 million on the ballot during their regular Monday meeting.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2018 11:29:02 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Pumper

Amwell Valley Fire Company, Ringoes, NJ, pumper. International 7300 4x4 4-door cab and chassis; Cummins ISB 360-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Tampa Mayoral Candidates: City Needs to Address Aging Ambulance Fleet

“Life and death depend on it. You can't have them breaking down,” said former Hillsborough County Commissioner Ed Turanchik.  

He’s one of four candidates for Tampa mayor now demanding upgrades after the I-Team found the city’s ambulance fleet is the oldest in the region.

“There's no question that we need to upgrade our fleet,” said Tampa City Council member Harry Cohen.

“The process itself if not working. This story indicates that,” said Councilman Mike Suarez.

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