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Posted: Oct 10, 2016

Some South Carolina lawmakers want to allow first responders to carry guns

The volunteer firefighter hailed as a hero for ending a deadly shooting rampage at a South Carolina elementary school minutes after a teen opened fire also carried a gun on campus, a violation of South Carolina law. No one is suggesting charging the Townville hero, but Jamie Brock's quick actions at Townville Elementary have some legislators calling to change state law.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The State
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Posted: Oct 10, 2016

In 2 Years Since Connecticut Firefighter's Death: Training Increased, Questions Remain

On a recent breezy morning, the smell of smoke filled the air as Hartford firefighters prepared to battle a basement fire. Teams from a ladder company and two engine companies rotated through the department training academy's "smoke house," where on this day firefighters must locate and rescue victims inside the home.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hartford Courant
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Posted: Oct 10, 2016

Grants, Levy Lid-lift Increase Staffing for Chelan and Douglas Counties

The future of firefighting in Chelan and Douglas counties is looking brighter this fall, thanks to two federal grants and one levy lid-lift. By January, 13 more full-time professional firefighters will be on duty in Wenatchee and Chelan, it was announced Friday. Their salaries will be paid for two years by federal grants awarded late this summer.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse
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Posted: Oct 10, 2016

Cowlitz Co. fire destroys building, 3 vehicles

A Washington fire destroyed a building and 3 cars that were nearby on Monday morning. The Cowlitz County fire took place in the 100 block of Spruce Creek Road at 12:26 a.m., according to fire officials. By the time fire crews arrived, the building was fully engulfed. The estimated loss from the fire was $48,000, and the cause is still under investigation, officials said.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN
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Posted: Oct 10, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-HME Pumper

Malta Ridge (NY) Fire Department RSVP pumper. HME Ahrens-Fox 1871 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump.

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