A D.C. fire lieutenant who last year was accused of botching a response to a choking toddler who died has been found guilty of neglect, fined $5,000 and demoted in rank, according to two officials familiar with the case. The attorney for the father of the 18-month-old said his client would have preferred that the firefighter, 28-year veteran Guy Valentine, been fired, but understands that he got the most severe punishment possible for a charge of neglect of duty.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: washington post - metered site

A groundbreaking study in Illinois could change the way firefighters attack the hottest and most dangerous fires. The Milwaukee Fire Department is taking part in the study, but a retired New York City battalion chief says the researchers are all wet. It may sound elementary, but scientists in suburban Chicago are studying whether applying water on a fire from the outside should come before search and rescue on the inside.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6

Fire chiefs captured in racy photos on what was supposed to be a business trip are still in the hot seat. The county manager wants their boss to resign, but chief Steven Gonzales refuses to turn in a letter of resignation. "There's been a lot of public outcry," county manager Danny Monette said. Target 7 first told you about Gonzales and two of his fire chiefs.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOAT-TV ABC 7 Albuquerque

Firefighters and emergency service providers working for Reedy Creek Improvement District, protested a stalled contract negotiations Sunday by picketing at the Disney Springs reopening. The protest ran from 9 a.m. to noon with about 50 emergency responders participating. The issue is the contract talks are now at impasse and awaiting a decision from a special magistrate over pay and health insurance, as well as cancer and wellness screenings.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKMG-TV CBS 6 Click Orlando

More firefighters arrived in Snohomish County Saturday night to fight a 325-acre wildfire that's burning near Gold Bar. Steady rain throughout the day Saturday helped firefighters catch a much-needed break on the fire lines. The fire is 10 percent contained, officials with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said Saturday night.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: kboi2