Mayday. Mayday. When heard on the fireground, these two words bring a rapid response. The post-rescue question is how did they tread so far into the situation that they became part of the problem? Firefighters in the heat of the battle often get feelings of superiority, believing that things are not that bad and the gear, training and experience will keep them out of trouble.
- PUB DATE: 5/11/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firechief.com

After he retired from the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, fire department in 2001 following more than 20 years of service, Ricky Plummer jumped from job to job so often, officials in one of the towns he served reportedly expressed concern. In September 2014 — after stints in North Yarmouth, Biddeford, Gray and Standish in Maine; Marlborough, Massachusetts; and Cocoa, Florida — Plummer became the new fire chief of Old Orchard Beach.
- PUB DATE: 5/11/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: bangor daily news

Pierce Quamtum cab and chassis; Hale midship 1,500-gpm pump; 560-gallon tank; Cummins ISM engine; Pierce Command Zone™ electronics and control system.

A homeowner was alerted by his neighbor to a house fire in West Central Spokane Monday morning. It turns out that his neighbor is none other that Spokane’s own “Iron Nun.” Sister Madonna Buder is known as the Iron Nun because she competes in triathlons. The fire Monday morning scared Sister Madonna.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 7:19:01 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

A homeowner was alerted by his neighbor to a house fire in West Central Spokane Monday morning. It turns out that his neighbor is none other that Spokane’s own “Iron Nun.” Sister Madonna Buder is known as the Iron Nun because she competes in triathlons. The fire Monday morning scared Sister Madonna.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 7:19:01 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6