Cancer is killing firefighters. While research over the past decade has shown that responders have a high risk for developing certain cancers, there’s still no database to determine just how widespread it may be. But that may soon change as members of Congress have introduced a measure to create a National Firefighter Cancer Registry.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse

People who target police, firefighters and other first responders in Louisiana soon could face enhanced penalties when they commit crimes against them — just as they would for targeting someone based on their race, religion or gender. In a swift 33-3 vote, the state Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would add cops, firemen and other first responders to the list of protected classes under the state’s hate crime law.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: the advocate

The land left in limbo in Okanogan County is where you find people still struggling to recover from two harsh summers. In July of 2014, the Carlton Complex fire, sparked by lightning, destroyed more than 300 homes. The following year, in August, lightning started the Okanogan Complex fire. More than 100 homes burned.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2016 11:54:54 PM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News

The land left in limbo in Okanogan County is where you find people still struggling to recover from two harsh summers. In July of 2014, the Carlton Complex fire, sparked by lightning, destroyed more than 300 homes. The following year, in August, lightning started the Okanogan Complex fire. More than 100 homes burned.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2016 11:54:54 PM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News

Benbrook (TX) Fire Department, tanker. Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins ISX 500-hp engine; Waterous CSX 1,250-gpm pump; Pro Poly 3,000-gallon polypropylene tank.