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Posted: Mar 31, 2017

West Virginia Chief, 2 Firefighters Charged With Covering Up Wreck

Three members of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department have been arrested after allegedly covering up a vehicle accident. According to information gathered by Deputy Brian Hawkins with the Marion County Sheriff's Department and filed in a criminal complaint, events began at 1:18 a.m. Saturday at 4405 Crossroads Rd.
- PUB DATE: 3/31/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Time West Virginia
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Posted: Mar 31, 2017

Arizona Court: Yarnell homeowners can’t sue state over 2013 fire

Residents of Yarnell who lost their homes in the 2013 blaze have no legal right to sue the state for failing to save their homes, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. In an extensive decision, the court rejected the contention of the homeowners' attorney that the state, which was trying to contain the wildfire that started on public lands, had some duty to also protect the structures.
- PUB DATE: 3/31/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Courier
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Posted: Mar 31, 2017

Fired Spokane Valley firefighter’s religious email case will be heard by State Supreme Court

A Spokane Valley firefighter trying to get his job back since he was fired in 2012 will argue his case against the Spokane Valley Fire Department before the Washington State Supreme Court later this year. Capt. Jon Sprague said he’s not surprised that the Supreme Court decided to review his case. “I’ve known all along that we’ve had a solid case,” he said.
- PUB DATE: 3/31/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokesman Review
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Posted: Mar 31, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Quint

Jamul Penn National Gaming, Jamul, CA, 103-foot Aerialcat™ Tuff Truck aerial ladder quint. Severe Service cab and chassis; seating for six; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous S100 2,000-gpm pump.

 

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Vinton County (OH) to Receive $425K Safety Grant for New Fire Equipment

Local fire departments will soon receive new safety equipment thanks to a $425,000 state grant headed the county's way.
The funds will pay for more than 60 new pieces of breathing apparatuses. Existing equipment is nearing the end of its shelf life and is generally too expensive to replace in bulk. This modern equipment will be lighter to carry and will benefit fire departments in McArthur, Hamden, Zaleski, Wilkesville and Harrison Twp.
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