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Posted: Feb 5, 2016

Orlando (FL) Fire Truck Involved in Accident

A fire truck heading to a call on Curry Ford Road crashed during rush hour. Three people are recovering from their injuries, WESH 2 News has learned. "I thought it was the end of my life. I thought my life was over," said Brenda Gauvey, crash victim.
An Orlando (FL) fire apparatus heading to a call was involved in an accident that left three people hospitalized with head and next injuries.

The fire truck was reported damaged in the crash, but no firefighters were injured.
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Posted: Feb 4, 2016

Safety first: New firefighter program in Benton County helps the elderly

It's a program that can save lives and it's as simple as a checklist of hazards in the home. Slip, Trip and Fall is the new program Benton County Fire District Four will be taking into the homes of elderly locals. It's another day on the job for the firefighters, only this time they will be hitting the road to prevent safety hazards.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2016 8:58:56 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19
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Posted: Feb 4, 2016

Safety first: New firefighter program in Benton County helps the elderly

It's a program that can save lives and it's as simple as a checklist of hazards in the home. Slip, Trip and Fall is the new program Benton County Fire District Four will be taking into the homes of elderly locals. It's another day on the job for the firefighters, only this time they will be hitting the road to prevent safety hazards.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2016 8:58:56 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19
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Posted: Feb 4, 2016

Research: Firefighting linked to cancer

Research over the past few years is showing a link between fighting fires and cancer. Firefighters risk their lives onsite all the time when they enter burning buildings. However, the danger does not necessarily leave them once they make it out. "We're finding all the stuff out in the last ten years with studies of offgassing and benzene and all the things that are carcinogens that are offgassing off of fire clothing," said Fire Chief Mike Harris, he works for Benton County Fire District #3.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2016 5:58:47 PM - SOURCE: KVEW-TV ABC 42 Kennewick
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Posted: Feb 4, 2016

Research: Firefighting linked to cancer

Research over the past few years is showing a link between fighting fires and cancer. Firefighters risk their lives onsite all the time when they enter burning buildings. However, the danger does not necessarily leave them once they make it out. "We're finding all the stuff out in the last ten years with studies of offgassing and benzene and all the things that are carcinogens that are offgassing off of fire clothing," said Fire Chief Mike Harris, he works for Benton County Fire District #3.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2016 5:58:47 PM - SOURCE: KVEW-TV ABC 42 Kennewick
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