Minnesota State Patrol have identified the Beartown Firefighters killed in the fatal crash in Blaine, Minnesota on Saturday. According to police, 25-year-old Alan J. Swartz of Baraga, and 23-year-old James F. Shelifoe of Baraga were killed in the crash when their truck drove off the road, struck the median cable, and rolled several times.
- PUB DATE: 8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUC-TV NBC 6 Marquette

A battle could be brewing between two public entities that represent the citizens of Menlo Park. A board member for the fire district Thursday night said he is tired of the district being "nice guys" regarding a years-long effort to purchase land from the city where it has operated a fire station in Belle Haven for 21 years and is planning to build a larger station to deal with planned growth.
- PUB DATE: 8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Mercury News

Do you know a first responder who is experiencing financial difficulties as a result of serious injuries suffered in the line of duty? Thanks to an extraordinary donation from an IAFC corporate partner, five first responders in financial need nominated through the IAFC will each receive a $20,000 donation.
- PUB DATE: 8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: International Association of Fire Chiefs

I followed news of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting with one thing on my mind: Where was EMS? As Omar Mateen’s three-hour assault played out, we now know, the 80 medics on the scene were kept more than 100 yards from the club, outside what’s known as the “hot zone.” Many of the injured were transported to hospitals in pickup trucks.
- PUB DATE: 8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Washington Post

The smoke from the Suncrest Fire provided an eerie backdrop, the visible evidence of a fire that has scorched 496 acres northeast of Leavenworth. The wind helped it spread quickly and then it began a steady march up the tinder dry hillside. It provided lots of hot, dirty work for some 300 firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: kiro7