The Metropolitan “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association, a Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), named Ernest Mitchell, Jr. an Honorary Member of the Metro. Chief Mitchell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administrator for the U.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fire Protection Association

Members of the Greater New Haven Clergy Association said they are “appalled” by the fire union’s use of “fearful tactics” in its efforts to stop a new city emergency plan. In a press release, the clergy said there is a lack of professionalism displayed by the executive leadership of the fire union, International Association of Firefighters, Local 825, specifically naming its president, Frank Ricci.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New Haven Register

Philadelphia firefighter Gabriel Lee, who died during a night shift in North Philadelphia in July, succumbed to heart disease, the Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday. Lee, 42, a 17-year veteran of the department, died July 23 after being found unresponsive in the basement of the Ladder 12 firehouse, 1325 W.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Philly.com

Peoria Heights (IL) Fire Department rescue-pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump

Interstate 90 was shut down for about an hour Wednesday evening between U.S. Highway 195 and Exit 276 (Thorpe Road) as fire crews responded to an ammonia leak at the same business that also reported a leak Saturday. Fire crews evacuated residences and businesses in the area around Johanna Beverage Co.
- PUB DATE: 8/31/2016 9:49:44 PM - SOURCE: the spokesman review