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Posted: Apr 27, 2017

Upstate New York city's legal bills mounting for firefighters contract dispute

The ongoing legal battle between the city and the firefighters union has cost the city at least $315,000 in attorney fees, according to documents obtained by the Watertown Daily Times. The city’s legal bills hit $315,225.60 as of Jan. 1, according to invoices and bills obtained through the Freedom of Information Act by the Times.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times
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Posted: Apr 27, 2017

Former Iowa fire academy manager pleads guilty in test scandal

A former Iowa fire academy administrator has pleaded guilty to falsifying test scores that were used to improperly certify thousands of firefighters. Former Fire Services Training Bureau certification manager John McPhee pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony misconduct in office. Judge James Malloy scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 24.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Des Moines Register
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Posted: Apr 27, 2017

California rookie firefighter meets woman he rescued from burning car

A rookie Fresno firefighter received a hug from a woman he rescued from a burning car last October as he was awarded a Medal of Bravery from Fresno Fire officials Wednesday. Rene Gonzales was only two months on the job last Oct. 21 and was off-duty and driving home on Highway 180 when he spotted a burning car.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fresno Bee
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Posted: Apr 27, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Pumper

Today's Photo of the Day is he new Avenger cab and chassis from Rosenbauer.

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Posted: Apr 26, 2017

New Lebanon (TN) Fire Station Reflects Growth

City officials in Lebanon broke ground on a new fire station that was seven years in the making. Fire Station 4 has been planned for Highway 109 and Division Street in the west side of the city. The project would cost the city about $3.5 million to construct and purchase new equipment.
Lebanon Mayor Bernie Ash said that area of the city has been experiencing exponential growth with a nearby subdivision and construction of an 800 unit complex just south of the interstate.

"Nashville is growing by leaps and bounds, and a lot of that growth is spilling into Mt. Juliet and Lebanon and heading this way," Mayor Ash said.

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