As retired Fire Lt. Donald Courtney lifts open one of 82 containers of “the stuff” stored on the property of Saint-Gobain Corp., he smiles as he carefully inspects the items inside. He said he remains fascinated by what he finds and deeply touched by what it all means. “The stuff” is a collection of everything left by firefighters, schoolchildren and members of the community, as expressions of grief over the loss of the six Worcester firefighters killed on Dec.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Blood alcohol level, crew integrity and fireground communications were among the host of factors that contributed to the April 2015 death of a volunteer firefighter in a residential fire. NIOSH released its findings last month, which included 9 key recommendations, including establishing a zero-tolerance alcohol policy and ensuring proper use of PPE.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1

Members of the Fire Department face another round of salary cuts as the state continues to cut spending in the resort. Firefighters will see their salaries reduced 11.3 percent Dec. 10, according to union officials. The move comes two months after Superior Court Judge Julio Mendez ruled the state could cut the department by 15 members, to 180, after Feb.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Press of Atlantic City

San Francisco city officials have launched a formal probe into allegations of racism and hazing at their fire training academy, NBC Bay Area has learned. The probe, which began this week, is in apparent response to allegations spelled out in a letter sent by eight African American trainees to Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC Bay Area

Crews responded to a fire at a liquor store Sunday night in Eatonville, according to Pierce County Fire. The store, located at 107 Michelle Avenue North, is closed and there are no reports of injuries. The fire is under control, according to Pierce County Fire.
- PUB DATE: 12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News