While city cops and firefighters participated in a much-touted terror drill at a Manhattan subway station Sunday, several EMTs griped that it was a farce as far as their unit is concerned — because it’s still nearly impossible for them to communicate underground. “The Fire Department is gloating, saying, ‘We’re ready for it, and we can handle everything,’ but they really aren’t,” said a frustrated EMT who questioned how the three-hour drill among the NYPD, FDNY and Department of Homeland Security could be successful in a real terror scenario given the weak radio signals.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: new york post

One man was injured after rescuing his kids from a fire at a duplex Monday night south of Everett, officials said. Crews responded to the blaze, in the 400 block of Center Road, at about 8 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames coming from the duplex, said Leslie Hynes of Snohomish County Fire District 1.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: komo news

One man was injured after rescuing his kids from a fire at a duplex Monday night south of Everett, officials said. Crews responded to the blaze, in the 400 block of Center Road, at about 8 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames coming from the duplex, said Leslie Hynes of Snohomish County Fire District 1.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: komo news

As we go into the holiday shopping season, many are choosing to purchase online. While it may be convenient, packages left on porches have become prime targets for thieves. Just this week, a firefighter learned that the hard way. He’s now sharing his surveillance video and story to warn others. While Earl Troutman is fighting fires, his surveillance cameras give him peace of mind.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2015 9:36:40 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13