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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

California fire district, drone maker partner for emergency deliveries

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District’s top official wants it to lead the pack in using drones for emergency operations. “I want this agency to be the lead agency in the United States in the terms of applying new technology,” district board President Peter Carpenter said at Tuesday’s board meeting.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Mercury News
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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

Michigan firefighter recovering after falling 15 feet through burning barn roof

A firefighter who fell 15 feet through a burning barn roof in Clare is recovering from several broken bones. Sam Eberhart, 33, was battling a fire at the barn when he fell 15 feet onto a concrete floor. "It was instant pain," Eberhart said. "It was the first time I had ever broken a bone. There was no comfort.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDIV-TV NBC 4 Detroit
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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

North Carolina firefighter finds, returns man's life savings

When Roy Jimerson saw a bunch of paper flying around Coastal Federal Credit Union on University Drive and Shannon Road, he stopped. "I saw that it was money, so I turned around and blocked traffic, picked it up; another citizen stopped and helped me gather it," Jimerson said. When Jimerson isn't busy working as a Durham firefighter, he's laying tile as an independent contractor.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVD-TV ABC Channel 11
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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

2 Kentucky firefighters hurt in fire engine crash

PHOTO - A firetruck crashed in Whitley County, Kentucky Thursday. The Woodbine Fire Department truck crashed in a wooded area near Louden Road and Highway 92 eastbound. According to the report, two firefighters were on their way to help with a structure fire at the time of the crash. The men were transported to Baptist Health Corbin for minor injuries.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATE.com
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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

New Book Showcases Photos of Buffalo (NY) Firefighters

Give me the Balance cover

David F. Kazmierczak, a Fire Engineering contributor, and M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. are joining forces to bring you Give Me the Balance with the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department. Kazmierczak shares the exploits of brave men and women of Buffalo in this exceptional all-color, 9” x 12” coffee table book.

Kazmierczak transports the reader deep into the scenes that the Buffalo Fire Department live and breathe day or night, rain or snow, hot summer days or below-zero January days. He shows the heroic battles that his brothers and sisters of Buffalo Fire Department fight to uphold the department's motto for the citizens they protect. Ut vivant alii. "That others may live."

Only a limited number of books will be printed, therefore it is necessary to take all orders in advance. The prepublication price will be $37.50* for the standard edition and $69.95* for the bonded leather edition. A digital edition is offered at $9.95 in conjunction with a hardcopy purchase. The deadline for pre-ordering is April 28, 2017.

You may have your copy personalized with a name stamping on the cover for a nominal charge of $7.00. This is only for orders placed before the deadline.

This limited edition book is a must have for your collection. It is sure to make a wonderful gift for sons, daughters or any fire enthusiast on your list! Order your copies now! To order with credit card, call Monday through Friday toll free 1-888-263-4702 from 8am - 4:30pm CST or CLICK HERE to visit www.mtpublishing.com. Please remember, credit card orders will be kept on file and charged 30-60 days before shipping. To order with check or money order, complete the order form on the back and remit with payment before the pre-order deadline.

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