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Posted: Sep 13, 2017

Rhode Island Deputy Fire Chief arrested following verbal/physical fight

Court documents are shedding new light on the incident that left Union head and Deputy Cranston Fire Chief Paul Valletta facing simple assault and disorderly conduct charges. It happened Saturday. An affidavit says problems started when Valletta made "degrading" comments against Lt. Scott Bergantino in front of fellow firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLNE-TV ABC 6
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Posted: Sep 13, 2017

3 dead, 4 hospitalized with carbon-monoxide poisoning from generator after Hurricane Irma

Three people died of carbon-monoxide poisoning on Tuesday from a generator that was running inside their Orange County home after Hurricane Irma, the Sheriff’s Office said. Four other members of the multigenerational family were taken to Florida Hospital in very serious condition. Neighbors in the Kingswood Manor neighborhood near Lee Road — who were still without power Tuesday night — found out about the incident mostly through word of mouth, as helicopters and media arrived on the scene.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel
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Posted: Sep 13, 2017

Spokane: Student killed in shooting at Freeman High School; Suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Freeman High School on Wednesday morning. Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said, "The threat from the shooter has been eliminated." Schaeffer said one student was killed at the school. Sacred Heart Hospital confirmed three children were transported in stable condition following the shooting.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM
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Posted: Sep 12, 2017

Baton Rouge (LA) to Convert Blighted Property into EMS Station

Officials announced Wednesday that work has begun on a standalone East Baton Rouge Parish EMS station that will serve the Millerville area of Baton Rouge. The building is an old Jiffy Lube oil change shop located just south of I-12 at the corner of Millerville Road and Old Hammond Highway.
The building is an old Jiffy Lube oil change shop located just south of I-12 at the corner of Millerville Road and Old Hammond Highway.

One ambulance will be permanently assigned to the station 24 hours a day. The building has adequate space for more ambulances and crews in times of emergencies.

The ambulance and crew are currently working out of the Eastside Fire Department.

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Posted: Sep 12, 2017

Ambulance on Pit Road Creates Chaos at NASCAR Race

'NASCAR Race Hub' takes a look at the massive confusion that ensued when an ambulance stopped at the entrance to pit road as the leaders were pitting,and nearly caused Matt Kenseth to miss the playoffs.
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