The National Fire Protection Association has released its annual report on firefighter fatalities in the United States, and a leading cause of on-duty deaths in the fire service remains cardiac issues despite those deaths hitting an all-time low in 2016. Last year's total of 69 on-duty deaths marked the fifth time in six years that the number was below 70, according to the NFPA's 2016 Report.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse

Matt McFarland, a local firefighter with Humboldt Bay Fire, has filed a grievance through his union after being asked by his boss, Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Bill Gillespie, to stop wearing a “Black Lives Matter” lapel pin on his uniform. McFarland argues that the pin represents an important message about inclusive justice and that it conforms to his department’s uniform policy, which allows lapel pins provided they are “fire service related and in good taste.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lost Coast Outpost

A new Fire Chief with 40 years of experience in Wisconsin and Arizona has been hired by the city of Ocean Shores, Mayor Crystal Dingler announced on Monday. David Bathke will assume command of the Ocean Shores Fire Department later this month, Dingler said. “His career has progressed through the ranks in Wisconsin as a firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, training officer, battalion chief, and fire chief: Serving the city of West Bend, city of Wauwatosa, town of Lisbon, and Ripon Area Fire District,” a news release said.
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It’s hard to tell from the outside just how much damage was done to the Subway on the morning of Memorial Day. But the fire was bad enough to shut it down. Inside, you can see the counter and bags of chips still sit untouched. On the doors signs reading do not enter. Investigators found three points of ignition, and that was the easy part.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: http://klewtv.com

Norton Shores (MI) Fire Department heavy rescue. HME 1871W cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 20-foot heavy-duty stainless steel rescue body.