The Fort Wayne Fire Department plans to be even more effective when responding to emergencies. By July, the department hopes to have nearly 80 firefighters trained in advanced life support on the crews of 18 of its fire engines, Chief Eric Lahey said Tuesday. That would allow the department to have firefighters trained in advanced lifesaving on every fire engine every day so they can start lifesaving care as soon as they arrive at an emergency situation.
- PUB DATE: 1/31/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fort Wayne News-Sentinel

Former Akron fire union treasurer Joseph Ruhlin pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing funds from the Akron fire department’s union. Ruhlin pleaded guilty under an agreement with prosecutors to a charge of theft in office and tampering with records, both third-degree felonies, which carry penalties of up to three years in prison.
- PUB DATE: 1/31/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Akron Beacon Journal

Pigeon Falls (WI) Fire Department Full Response™ pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Waterous CMPA 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank.

Pigeon Falls (WI) Fire Department Full Response™ pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Waterous CMPA 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank.

Firefighters with Pierce County Fire District #21 believe some big cuts will need to be made if voters don't approve Proposition 1, a maintenance and operations levy next month. Fire District 21, which covers Graham, Frederickson, and Kapowsin, has seen tremendous population growth in recent years firefighters told KOMO News Tuesday.
- PUB DATE: 1/30/2018 6:49:49 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000