CHAD DRURYOttumwa Courier, Iowa(TNS) OTTUMWA — Just as it appeared the City of Ottumwa was going to move forward with a purchase of two vehicles for the fire department, one council member who was a swing vote to approve the purchase attempted to rescind his vote. Council Bill Hoffman Jr. emailed city administrator Philip Rath and mayor Benjamin Foote Wednesday afternoon to request […]

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Cedar Rapids Fire Department is seeking voter approval Nov. 3 for a $60 million bond to rebuild, remodel or relocate six stations and add a new training center.

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The fleas of Fairfax have invaded the firefighter quarters, forcing staff to relocate and escalating the town’s pest problem.

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A Los Angeles jury awarded $28 million to Robert Danbom, who said a city firetruck crushed his leg in East Hollywood. The verdict adds to rising city payouts in injury cases.

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An 83-year-old fire engine rusted in a yard at Fort Leonard Wood (MO) for 30 years, but restoration work has brought it back to its former glory.

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