Thirty-two recruits became Knoxville firefighters Wednesday night at a special graduation ceremony. One member of that class has some special experience on the job. Jeff Kindrick was injured in the 2007 McClung Warehouse fire. He was looking for a few of his fellow firefighters who were in the building when he had to jump from the third floor.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATE 6 Knoxville

The city of San Antonio has lost the first round of its legal battles against the police and fire labor unions Monday when visiting Judge Martha Tanner rejected its arguments that a portion of its contracts with the unions are unconstitutional. In separate lawsuits, the city had argued that the so-called “evergreen clause” violated the Texas Constitution.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: mysanantonio.com

Two people managed to escape a mudslide that severely damaged their Burien home Tuesday night. A second nearby home was also damaged and an evacuation order for nearby residents is still in effect. The slide happened sometime before 10 p.m. on Standring Lane in the north part of town, just southwest of the Salmon Creek Ravine.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: komo news

Two people managed to escape a mudslide that severely damaged their Burien home Tuesday night. A second nearby home was also damaged and an evacuation order for nearby residents is still in effect. The slide happened sometime before 10 p.m. on Standring Lane in the north part of town, just southwest of the Salmon Creek Ravine.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: komo news

Florence County-Hannah Salem (SC) Fire Department, custom pumper. Predator Panther cab and chassis.