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Posted: Nov 16, 2016

Report: Man accused of killing Arkansas firefighter allegedly had high level of cocaine in system

The man accused of killing East Pulaski firefighter Lt. Jason Adams in January had a high level of cocaine in his system, according to a toxicology report. Mark Pruitt, 48, is charged with manslaughter for allegedly shooting and killing Adams after Adams responded to a call of a seizure at Pruitt's home.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATV.com
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Posted: Nov 16, 2016

FDNY forbids firefighters from hanging pictures of Trump

The FDNY has ordered firefighters to not hang pictures of President-elect Donald Trump in firehouses or on their trucks, angering some members of the department. “Only [the] FDNY wouldn’t want the democratically elected president of America hanging in a firehouse,” said one firefighter, who asked to remain anonymous.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post
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Posted: Nov 16, 2016

Three Detroit fire chiefs resign for role in firefighter's injuries

FOX 2 has exclusively learned that three Detroit fire chiefs have resigned for their role in the injury of a firefighter two months ago. On October 13, Detroit Fire Engine 40 responded to a mutual aid call at a house in Highland Park. According to department officials, Lt. David Webster was signed in as the officer in charge of the crew - but it was an inexperienced firefighter in his place.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fox2detroit.com
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Posted: Nov 16, 2016

Pennsylvania town swears in first new fire chief since 1953

There were three standing ovations in the unusually crowded chambers at Greensburg City Hall during Monday night's council meeting. The first came as Thomas Bell took the oath of office to become the city's first new fire chief since 1953. “Every kid, growing up, wants to be a firefighter,” Bell said.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Posted: Nov 16, 2016

North Carolina State lab uses ‘fire chamber’ to test protection for firefighters

Researchers at N.C. State are working to find better ways to protect firefighters fighting wildfires. They received a grant from FEMA after a group of firefighters was killed three years ago. In 2013, 19 wildland firefighters died after becoming trapped by flames in Arizona. Some of those who died had deployed fire shelters.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: wncn.com
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