At least seven U.S. cities and counties have stopped firefighters from collecting charitable donations at busy intersections citing safety concerns. For nearly 61 years, career and volunteer firefighters around the country have participated in “Fill-the-Boot” roadside charity campaigns, often around the Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: usa today

Anthony Smith learned early on, challenges come in all forms. He was born without his right hand. "The cord got wrapped around my wrist whenever I was in my mom's stomach," Smith said. "And it ended up cutting my hand off." In the past, people have wondered if Smith was capable of completing certain tasks, like when he joined the Horseshoe Lake Fire Department nearly 11 years ago.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFVS-TV 12

South King Fire and Rescue fire officials are hoping voters pass a property-tax measure to fund station improvements that range from retrofitting buildings for earthquakes to replacing old emergency-response equipment. Authorities say roofs are deteriorating, for instance, and dispatch technology is long overdue for updates.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2015 10:47:43 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

South King Fire and Rescue fire officials are hoping voters pass a property-tax measure to fund station improvements that range from retrofitting buildings for earthquakes to replacing old emergency-response equipment. Authorities say roofs are deteriorating, for instance, and dispatch technology is long overdue for updates.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2015 10:47:43 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

South King Fire and Rescue fire officials are hoping voters pass a property-tax measure to fund station improvements that range from retrofitting buildings for earthquakes to replacing old emergency-response equipment. Authorities say roofs are deteriorating, for instance, and dispatch technology is long overdue for updates.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2015 10:47:43 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times