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Posted: Sep 29, 2017

2 defendants in deadly Ghost Ship fire plead not guilty to 36 counts

Two men charged in a deadly blaze that broke out during an underground music event at Oakland’s Ghost Ship warehouse pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 36 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter, paving the way for a preliminary hearing of the evidence in the case. The defendants, Derick Almena, 47, and Max Harris, 27, briefly appeared in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland to enter their pleas.
- PUB DATE: 9/29/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com)
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Posted: Sep 29, 2017

Las Vegas Fire Department begins installation of security cameras

Surveillance cameras are being installed at Las Vegas fire station entrances to monitor activities and visitors, a plan Fire Chief Willie McDonald announced nearly five months ago amid allegations of sex inside firehouses. This comes as city officials investigate another complaint alleging sexual activity in a firehouse last month.
- PUB DATE: 9/29/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Posted: Sep 29, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-CustomFIRE Rescue Truck

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Posted: Sep 29, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-CustomFIRE Rescue Truck

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Posted: Sep 28, 2017

Developers Wanted for Old Fire Station in Kalamazoo (MI)

Kalamazoo wants developers to turn an unused public safety training facility into a destination at the south edge of downtown.
The city sent out a request for developer qualifications Wednesday -- opening a screening process for developers to rehabilitate Fire Station No. 1 at 116 W. Cedar St. The 60-year-old, 15,000-square-foot building was used as the fire marshal's office and a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety training facility until it was transferred to the city's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority in 2009.

Redevelopment Project Manager Sarah Jo Shipley said the property has had interest from developers in the past, but no plans came to fruition. Around eight parties have contacted the city's Economic Development Department recently, which spurred the invitation.

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