A Texas fire chief said training and relationships helped emergency crews respond to a tornado that damaged over 1,000 structures in his community the day after Christmas. The deadly EF4 tornado ripped through Garland before moving northwest to Rowlett. It was on the ground for more than three miles with about half-mile wide path through the southwest quadrant of Rowlett, damaging over 1,100 homes and 30 businesses.
- PUB DATE: 1/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse

Disciplinary action will be taken against a firefighter who was behind the wheel of a paramedic truck that collided with a fire truck last August, injuring 12 people near Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Department of Fire-Rescue officials said Tuesday. Firefighter Gustavo Alzate, who has worked for the city for 2 years and 4 months, will be suspended in the next couple of days, Assistant Fire Chief Adrian Plasencia said.
- PUB DATE: 1/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPLG-TV ABC Local10.com - Miami & Fort Lauderdale

VIDEO - Bessemer city leaders are denying allegations of racism within the city’s fire department. Over the weekend someone spray painted graffiti on the Bessemer Fire Department Administration Building. A police investigation is underway to see who committed a criminal act spraypainting a public building.
- PUB DATE: 1/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSFA-TV NBC 12 Montgomery

Days after a huge fire ripped through their homes, tenants at The Bluffs at Evergreen apartment complex were given an offer. In exchange for their security deposit and the ability to collect their items within 72 hours, they promise not to file a claim. "The offer is kind of crappy," said renter Carlos Cortez, "It's not fair.
- PUB DATE: 1/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: king5

Days after a huge fire ripped through their homes, tenants at The Bluffs at Evergreen apartment complex were given an offer. In exchange for their security deposit and the ability to collect their items within 72 hours, they promise not to file a claim. "The offer is kind of crappy," said renter Carlos Cortez, "It's not fair.
- PUB DATE: 1/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: king5