Posted: Jun 13, 2017
A volunteer firefighter suffered facial burns when a propane tank explosion engulfed him in flames last week.
Limestone police Chief Stacey Mahan posted the dramatic video of the explosion, which was captured on his body camera, Sunday on social media. Firefighters went to a property on Main Street on Thursday afternoon, where a fire had broken out in a wooded area near propane tank Firefighter Scott Patten was trying to keep the blaze under control when one of the tanks exploded, sending flames shooting toward him.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Bangor Daily News
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Posted: Jun 13, 2017
A woman has settled a lawsuit with the City of Palo Alto for $250,000 in a lawsuit she filed in December 2015 after receiving significant injuries caused by a motorcycle crash with a city fire truck, according to court documents supplied by the city City Attorney's office. The city does not admit any wrongdoing, according to the settlement.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Palo Alto Weekly
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Posted: Jun 13, 2017
A contract between Medina and Medina Township to dissolve the township's fire department is expected to be approved this week, leaving township firefighters and residents confused.
Township officials cite cost savings but firefighters say there has been little information and the merger is not necessary.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com
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Posted: Jun 13, 2017
Clarkston City Councilor Belinda Campbell was visibly upset Monday when city officials were not allowed to talk openly with the Clarkston Fire Department about the future.
The Public Safety Committee and several firefighters had finally gathered around the same table, but several minutes prior to the special meeting, city attorney Todd Richardson advised the council to say absolutely nothing.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse
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Posted: Jun 13, 2017
Clarkston City Councilor Belinda Campbell was visibly upset Monday when city officials were not allowed to talk openly with the Clarkston Fire Department about the future.
The Public Safety Committee and several firefighters had finally gathered around the same table, but several minutes prior to the special meeting, city attorney Todd Richardson advised the council to say absolutely nothing.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse.com
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