It takes years of study and a fortune in tuition to earn a college degree, unless you take the kind of shortcut former Tarpon Springs Fire Chief Rick Butcher did. Instead of cracking the books, Butcher simply went online and bought his BS degree from Almeda University, one of the world’s most notorious diploma mills.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLA.com

In Onalaska, the volunteer fire department is dealing with an emergency of its own. Brothers Chris and Craig Franklin say small town politics are putting everyone in jeopardy. "Now I am standing here, watching everything fall apart," said Chris. "I'm worried for my safety, my family's safety, and the safety of all the citizens of Onalaska.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5

Williamsfield (IL) Fire Department top-mount pumper. Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Darley PSM 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 1,250-gallon polypropylene tank.

Williamsfield (IL) Fire Department top-mount pumper. Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Darley PSM 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 1,250-gallon polypropylene tank.

Students at Leona Marshall Libby Middle School in West Richland are safe after a fire alarm went off this morning. Staff evacuated the school and the kids were moved to the gym, according to Benton County Fire District 4. Firefighters searched the school and found a light smoke, but no fire. They are investigating to find the source of the smoke.
- PUB DATE: 11/20/2017 2:12:30 PM - SOURCE: KFLD-AM 870