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Posted: Sep 8, 2015

Everett police chase ends in fiery crash; suspect dies

A 19-year-old Everett man was killed in a fiery car crash during a police chase Monday near Everett, officials said. The incident began at about 9 p.m. when a 1994 BMW sedan was reported stolen from the 14600 block of 58th Drive SE in unincorporated Everett, said Aaron Snell of the Everett police. Deputies later spotted the stolen car heading east on Cathcart Way.
- PUB DATE: 9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: komo news
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Posted: Sep 8, 2015

Virginia paramedics fighting chief’s plan to cross-train them as firefighters

A year-old plan to cross-train Alexandria firefighters and paramedics and add a fourth person to every firetruck is encountering resistance from city paramedics, who say it is unworkable unless the city hires more staff. Alexandria Fire Chief Robert Dubé said that his plan will ensure that at least one person in every fire crew will be certified in advanced life support.
- PUB DATE: 9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: the washington post
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Posted: Sep 8, 2015

Milwaukee fire official's message after firefighter grabbed during vigil: “100% of the time, we’re there to help”

A Milwaukee firefighter was violently grabbed by a man in a crowd of hostile onlookers as he tried to help a victim while on a medical call. It happened this weekend, and it has Milwaukee Fire Department officials making a plea to the public. This incident occurred on Saturday evening, September 5th near 60th and Capitol Drive.
- PUB DATE: 9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
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Posted: Sep 8, 2015

Massachusetts engineer says thermal-imaging mask will save lives

PHOTO - Inside a burning building, the smoke often gets so thick and oppressive that firefighters can't see their hands if they wave them in front of their facemasks. The roiling black clouds obscure everything: staircases, chairs, an unconscious person, even the flames - burning at more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit - on the other side of the room.
- PUB DATE: 9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: lowell sun
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Posted: Sep 8, 2015

California fire truck rolls 100 feet down embankment

PHOTO - A Napa County fire engine rolled down an embankment on a winding rural road Saturday morning, destroying the engine and sending two volunteer firefighters to the hospital. The accident occurred on Wooden Valley Road east of Napa around 11:30 a.m. after the two volunteers had been sent to a motorcycle accident in the area, said Capt.
- PUB DATE: 9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: the press democrat
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