An Amtrak train that derailed near DuPont Monday morning killing three people and injuring dozens of others was going 80 mph in a 30 mph area just before the crash, according to preliminary data reports given to the National Transportation Safety Board. In a briefing late Monday night, NTSB investigators said they are beginning to gather information from the data recorder in the rear locomotive of the train.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:04:34 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Officials say a firefighter suffered a heart attack while responding to a call at a Chase Bank Monday morning in Nyack and later died. Nyack fire crews responded to the bank on North Broadway around 8:30 a.m. after reports of a chemical spill. Officials say a battery in the bank's alarm system overheated, creating an odor.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News 12 Westchester

The city and state used private investigators to check on firefighters out on extended sick leave after the city’s Fire Department failed to conduct those compliance checks, state officials said. The decision to use investigators, allowed under the state takeover of the city, came after city and state officials were made aware of possible abuse of sick leave, said Lisa Ryan, spokeswoman for the Community Affairs Department.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Press of Atlantic City

A Cranston firefighter who accused a deputy chief of assaulting him has filed a federal lawsuit against the chief, the city of Cranston, and the fire union. As first reported by Target 12, Lieutenant Scott Bergantino filed the suit Friday, alleging assault, poor training, breach of duty, and negligence.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV Providence 12

Milwaukee Fire Engine 6 rolled out of its east side station on Brady St. for the last time Monday morning. Current and retired firefighters and neighbors came out shortly before 8 a.m. to bid farewell to the beloved firehouse and honor those who occupied it, keeping the neighborhood safe for generations.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel