Quick response by several city officials likely saved the life of a man who collapsed while addressing the Decatur City Council on Monday. Russell Shulke, a frequent attendee of council and other civic meetings, regularly reads prepared remarks and historical commentary on agenda items during the time designated for appearance of citizens.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse

Robert Cabano was the first on the scene at 155 Marcy Street in West Babylon at around 10 p.m. last Friday night following a report of a person in cardiac arrest at the home. Cabano was there because he serves as a paramedic as well as the chief of the North Babylon Fire Department. He was there first because he lives on Marcy Street.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Deer Park-North Babylon Patch.com

A source close to the investigation told CBS4 a Las Cruces firefighter faces discipline up to unpaid leave after his wife was photographed breast-feeding while wearing his uniform. The firefighter did not want to be identified. The photo is part of a series by El Paso photographer Tara Ruby. "The intention has been since the very beginning to show that a mom can be a full-time mom and still work a full-time job and do both equally at the same time," Ruby explained.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: kdbc el paso

While reporting on the fire for Oklahoma City's KWTV station, storm trackers Amy and Val Castor saw a road grader traveling in the path of the quick-moving flames. Val Castor said the driver would have no chance to escape the vehicle before the flames reached him, so he drove near the vehicle and urged the driver to jump in their car.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firefighternation

A former Collierville firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against the town, alleging he lost his job for raising concerns that then-chief Jerry Crawford discriminated in favor of people with ties to Fayette County, where he has long lived. William L. Boone filed the suit on March 25. He's seeking back pay and other money damages, but wrote in the suit that a return to his job isn't feasible.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: commercial appeal