It's been almost four years since first responders to a fire in Webster, outside Rochester were ambushed as they arrived to help. Four firefighters were shot and two of them killed. Since then, we've seen attacks on other first responders including police officers in cities all over the country. Now, one fire department in Central New York is taking new action by wearing bullet proof vests capable of stopping a high powered rifle.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSTM-TV NBC3-CNY Central

The board of the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District terminated its jailed Chief Kurt Vogel on Thursday. Vogel was arrested last month on charges he stole more than $120,000 from his former fire department in Sterling. Vogel, who was hired by the Eagle district in April, was placed on unpaid leave following his Aug.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Denver Post

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that the 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application period will open Tuesday, Oct. 11. Since 2001, AFG has funded firefighter and other first-responder equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1

A Columbus firefighter was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while participating in a “Fill the Boot” event. According to the Columbus Division of Fire, the firefighter suffered a broken leg after being hit by a vehicle at High Street and North Broadway while standing in the road participating in the “Fill the Boot” campaign.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCMH-TV NBC 4 Columbus

Frankfort (IL) Fire Department 55-foot Snorkel™ articulating platform quint. Smeal Sirius cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSUC20 1,500-gpm pump.