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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Two aspiring cops: One suspected of arson, the other helped catch him

Both men were aspiring law enforcement officers, studying criminal justice at Palomar College. Then their career paths diverged. One was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of setting an Encinitas church and school on fire, and the other lauded for working undercover to help catch him. Tyler Carender, 20, is charged with causing more than a half-million dollars in damage to St.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Update: Man held in fatal Skagit fire released

A man held in an arson fire that killed two children earlier this month has been released from jail. Skagit County has also dropped all charges against Jaramy Chism, Chism and his girlfriend Kimberly Hughes were arrested in the fire that killed a 6-year-old boy and his 8-year-old sister on July 15. Hughes remains in the Skagit County Jail.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Neighbors keep an eye out after fires in northeast Spokane

It’s been a dry weekend and with this heat, neighbors in the northeast part of Spokane are on high alert, especially after two fires broke out within blocks and minutes of each other Saturday night near Upriver Drive. Firefighters say the cause is unknown at this time, but neighbors say this isn’t the first time they’ve seen multiple fires in their neighborhood.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2017 10:31:22 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Pumper

Gering Valley Rural Fire District, Gering, NE, pumper. Spartan Metro Star X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 380-hp engine; Waterous CSCU20 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

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Posted: Jul 28, 2017

Equipment Stolen from Firefighters Fighting Detwiler Fire Recovered

Thousands of dollar's worth of stolen firefighting equipment was recovered after it was stolen fire crews working on the Detwiler Fire. The California Highway Patrol in Stockton arrested 30-year-old Tyler Boyle after they stopped his stolen car, and found some of the equipment inside. "We're outraged that someone would come here and do this.
Authorities said the thefts started on Sunday in Merced County when the crews staying in Santa Nella reported several radios and uniforms stolen.

"They're going up there, risking their lives to fight fire, and people are taking advantage of that by going through and stealing their equipment," said Daryl Allen, Merced Co. Sheriff's Deputy.

Merced Police said they also received at least five reports on Monday alone regarding stolen fire equipment at different locations along Motel Drive in Merced.
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