The Houston Fire Department has resorted to shuttling firefighters to emergencies in SUVs because reliable fire trucks are increasingly becoming a rarity. The fire department internal memo, describing the policy, was first released in 2013, but highlights a growing problem that poses a threat to public safety: not enough reliable equipment to outfit the city's fire department.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston

An effort by the union representing Fairfax County firefighters to reassure the community that bullying and workplace harassment aren’t commonplace struck a painful nerve for Steve Mittendorff — the husband of a former county firefighter who was the victim of online bullying and who died by suicide last year.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOP-AM 1500 Washington

An East Liverpool patrolman was recently rushed to the hospital after becoming exposed to fentanyl and carfentanil. Chris Greene was obtaining evidence during a traffic stop when fentanyl attached to his shirt. Police say driver Justin Buckle and passenger Cortez Collins had tried to get rid of evidence in the car.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ToledoNewsNow

Annawan Alba Fire Protection District, Annawan, IL, AutoCAFS pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 330-hp engine; Darley Champion LDMBC 1,500-gpm pump; Davey auxiliary 60-gpm pump.

 

Deer Park and Spokane County Officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Spokane County Fire District 4's new facility. Station 41 has long been Spokane County Fire District 4's busiest station. "It's a big deal for the community," explained Chief Randy Johnson. "The station we're currently working out of we lease from the city of Deer Park , we've been there for 32 years.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2017 8:02:46 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4