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Posted: Sep 19, 2017

Report: Houston Fire Department has inadequate equipment to handle floods

A City of Houston Hurricane Harvey Preparation Plan, obtained by Channel 2 Investigates, shows the Houston Fire Department has shockingly little flood rescue equipment, and it appears to have contributed to millions of dollars in losses for the city in totaled fire trucks. “The reason I think we sank six engine companies is (that) they’re not built for a high-water environment,” said Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston
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Posted: Sep 19, 2017

NFPA launces Policy Institute to support fire and life safety efforts

The National Fire Protection Association announced the launch of the NFPA Fire and Life Safety Policy Institute. The Policy Institute will look at a range of issues and advise policymakers on how to improve safety for their citizens, according to NFPA. “We have made tremendous progress in reducing loss from fire since NFPA’s inception, but we are painfully reminded every day that there is more to be done,” NFPA President Jim Pauley said.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1
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Posted: Sep 19, 2017

'It was time to get him': Orting Valley Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief rams gate to save man from pit bull attack

A fire chief said he had to take matters into his own hands when a UPS driver was attacked by pit bulls. Orting Valley Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Steve Goodwin said he rammed a gate when someone at the house refused to open it. The rolling chain-link gate in question is back upright now after the Fire Department crashed through it Wednesday.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4
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Posted: Sep 19, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Pumper

Fox Lake Fire Protection District, Ingleside, IL, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Sep 19, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Pumper

Fox Lake Fire Protection District, Ingleside, IL, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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