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Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Firefighter Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic California Rescue

VIDEO - A fire in a vacant home in Fresno almost killed a homeless man but firefighters arrived in time to cut a hole in the side of the building and pull him to safety. The dramatic rescue was captured on a video camera attached to a firefighter’s helmet. Fire Chief Kerri Donis praised the heroism of those who saved the homeless man but said the rescue simply underscores the larger problem of too many vacant buildings in Fresno catching fire.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse
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Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Massachusetts natural gas explosions: Feds say Columbia Gas issued faulty work orders

Federal investigators probing the deadly natural gas explosions that rocked three northern Massachusetts towns last month are blaming faulty work orders given to the work crews by the local utility. The investigators say Columbia Gas failed to instruct the workers to deactivate pressure sensors when taking an old cast-iron gas main out of service.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: USA Today
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Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Four PSOs to become full-time firefighters in Iowa town

Four public safety officers are being moved to full-time positions at the fire department, and the Cedar Falls Firefighters Association says the transfer violates state civil service law. Scott Dix, Cedar Falls Fire Local 1366 president, announced the move in a press release Wednesday. Dix said the union will legally challenge the move.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-SVI Rescue

Sherman (TX) Fire-Rescue heavy rescue. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; 22-foot walk-around rescue body; Onan 15-kW generator.

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Posted: Oct 11, 2018

Fire Captain: Swanzey (NH) Central Fire Station Unsafe

The town is presenting a proposal to the public this week to purchase a property on Route 32 to use for a new fire station to replace the Central Station. Town Administrator Mike Brantley said the current situation with the fire station needs to be addressed. The space lacks a secondary exit, Mattson said, meaning it is considered unsafe if it ever catches fire. Then there’s the problem of the exhaust, Mattson said. The diesel engine on the fire trucks leak exhaust up into the town hall building where town staff works. The proposal is to purchase the 4-acre property on Route 32 and put the fire station there. The cost of the purchase is $125,000. There’s no firm design plan in place or estimated total cost yet for the project. There is an existing building on the property that could be renovated into becoming the station.  
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