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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

Former Michigan fire chief files whistleblower suit

Clay Township's ousted fire chief said he was wrongfully terminated after pointing out alleged fraudulent activities involving a federal grant and unpaid overtime due to firefighters. Daryl DuPage filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the township and several board members Thursday. DuPage was asked to resign in December before the board officially voted to fire him the next month.
- PUB DATE: 3/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Port Huron Times Herald
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Posted: Mar 3, 2017

6 tactical tips for rapid rescues at an apartment complex

Apartment fires that originate on exterior wooden balconies or walkways, and subsequently advance rapidly up exterior walls into the soffit and into the attic are becoming more commonplace. The Omaha (Neb.) Fire Department experienced eight such fires between October 2011 and June 2012. Post-incident analyses for these fires showed that in each case the fire was well-advanced before the first fire unit arrived.
- PUB DATE: 3/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1
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Posted: Mar 2, 2017

Richmond (VA) FD Highlights Facility Needs at City's Fire Stations

Richmond's older fire stations are in need of major renovations. On Tuesday night, Interim Fire Chief David Daniels went before Richmond City Council's public safety standing committee to outline key issues facing Fire Station 21 on Jefferson Davis Highway.
According to the department, that station along with others is facing problems with maintenance and even day to day operation. “It’s about time for an upgrade,” Daniels told the committee.
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Posted: Mar 2, 2017

Remediation Complete After Mold Discovered in Carroll Manor (MD) Fire Station

Fire officials were awaiting final approval to move back into the bunkhouse at the Carroll Manor Fire Co. in Adamstown this week after a mold issue was discovered last month. The bunkhouse section of the fire station at 2795 Adams St. in Adamstown was closed Feb. 3.
Volunteer and career station personnel could still work out of the building during the day, but the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Service paid for a trailer at the station. It was to house career firefighters working during overnight hours, when the bunkhouse ordinarily would be used.

The trailer cost approximately $800 a week and was put at the station Feb. 7, making the total cost for the trailer approximately $3,200 over the last month, Jewell said.

In addition to the trailer, the fire company was footing the bill for remediation services, which were estimated to cost about $7,500, in addition to the repairs and renovations already planned for the bunkhouse, Jewell said.

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Posted: Mar 2, 2017

Choctaw (LA) Fire Department Purchases Rescue Fire Apparatus

The Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department recently saved hundreds of thousands of dollars by purchasing a used salvage and rescue truck from the Coteau Fire Protection District.It cost a little more than $15,000 to buy the truck and replace tires and decals, Choctaw Fire Chief Craig Rink said.
The 1998 E-One is being housed at the department's central station and replaces the oldest unit, a 1985 Chevrolet. Rink said a similar, new truck could cost $200,000 or more.

According to a news release, the truck was purchased with fewer than 12,000 miles and includes all LED lights, a power take-off generator, 12-foot canopies on both sides and a refrigerator.

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