When every second counts, a fire sprinkler system can be a live saver but most homes in North Texas do not have them. The Texas State Fire Marshal says every home in Texas should have fire sprinklers but state lawmakers have refused to make it a requirement for new homes. In fact, state lawmakers have made it illegal for Texas cities to mandate sprinklers be installed in all new single-family homes.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS Dallas Fort Worth

The firefighters’ union is seeking an injunction in state Supreme Court to block the city from a new policy that prohibits firefighters from being called into work when their colleagues call in sick. The City Council last week decided in executive session to establish a new policy that will not allow firefighters to be brought into work when others call in sick, a move that City Manager Sharon A.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times

The Charlottesville Fire Department is in the process of purchasing its first ambulance in more than 50 years. The addition to the department's fleet will help meet a growing demand to provide around-the-clock medical services in the city. The last time the CFD had its own ambulance was in the 1950s.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVIR-TV NBC29

It was a routine call for the Springfield Fire Company: a T-bone accident with minor injuries. In the early afternoon of Nov. 6, six firefighters arrived at the Sproul Road entrance to the Target store at Springfield Mall and met the Blackburn family. Mother Krista, father Kevin, 5-year-old Isaiah, and 2-year-old Aria, of Kannapolis, N.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Philly.com

Spokane firefighters put their climbing skills to good use Monday by helping River Park Square build their giant Christmas tree. The 50 foot tall tree, plus the star, has been a hit since it made its first appearance in 2002. draft The annual tree lighting ceremony will happen on Friday, November 17.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: krem.com