Brian Crawford noticed something curious during his two-year stint as chief of Plano Fire-Rescue: Lots of Dallas firefighters wanted to work in his city. Crawford, who hired a few of them before he left this year to become Shreveport’s city manager, said plenty of firefighters want to work in Plano.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: dallas morning news

Early detection of lung cancer is now a possibility for 100 Phoenix firefighters who have been tested as a result of a grant. The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona union received a $50,000 grant from Arizona Public Service to test 100 Phoenix firefighters for lung cancer. According to a press release, the Phoenix firefighters will be the first in Arizona to receive the LuCED test.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: the arizona republic

The Tampa Tribune prides itself on reflecting a variety of views, including those that may not be popular. We strive on a daily basis to provide our readers in digital and print an outlet to be informed. As publisher of the Tribune, I’m no different than other readers. I frequently see articles that get my Irish up, but a syndicated commentary we published Sept.
- PUB DATE: 11/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Tampa Tribune

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