Not many people have had Robert De Niro star as them in a blockbuster film, but that is the case for a former Sandwich Fire Chief who passed away, this week. Donald Rimgale was 77 years old when he passed away peacefully in his Elmhurst home on Monday. WSPY reported in July of 2016 that Rimgale retired as Sandwich Fire Chief.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSPYNews.com

The volunteers who make up the Julian Fire Protection District have demanded their fire chief be dismissed and have served recall papers on the board president. The move escalates an already volatile situation in the historic mountain town where the community and leaders of the fire district have been at odds with each other for years about whether to join the county's Fire Authority or remain independent despite ongoing financial problems.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune

Work within the fire service involves frequent encounters with occupational hazards. Many fire departments try to minimize accidents and injuries through after action reviews (AARs). A recent study1 explored what makes for a good or bad after action review, what makes a review satisfying to attendees, and its impact on group safety norms.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: U.S. Fire Administration

A retired FDNY lieutenant and father of five is the latest first responder to succumb to cancer, contracted during his time working the pile at Ground Zero, authorities said Tuesday. Lt. Edward (Eddie) McDonagh died Sunday after a three-year battle against stage 4 colon cancer, relatives said. He was 49.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News

The Port Townsend City Council has directed city staff to begin negotiating a pre-annexation memorandum that would change the governance and taxing structure in the current interlocal agreement between the city and East Jefferson Fire-Rescue. The council unanimously approved moving forward with the process Monday, and City Manager David Timmons is expected to bring a preliminary agreement to the council in January.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Peninsula Daily News