Old Orchard Beach is beginning the search for a new fire chief following the resignation of Ricky Plummer, who has been charged with arson in connection to a seven-alarm fire in April. Plummer, 59, of Biddeford, was arrested on May 7. He is accused of starting a brush and woods fire on April 15 that spanned about 40 acres near Jones Creek.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: bangor daily news

A domestic violence suspect who climbed a tree to avoid arrest early Thursday finally came down hours later after firefighters sprayed him with water, authorities said. The incident began at about 4:30 a.m. in the 800 block of 13th Street when a woman called 911 to report that her ex-boyfriend had just broken into her home, assaulted her, and fled the residence, said Shari Ireton of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

A Cherokee County firefighter was arrested and fired after admitting to stealing $20 from his firehouse, the Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Matthew Knowles, 30, of Woodstock, was charged with theft and released from jail after posting $720 bond Wednesday afternoon, Lt. Jay Baker said. Knowles was the second Cherokee firefighter charged with a crime during the past week, and both were fired from the department.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial quint. Predator Severe Service tractor cab; Cummins ISX 500-hp engine; KME Aerial 500-pound unrestricted tip load.