Some local fire departments are on probation after being cited by the state of North Carolina for failing to respond to emergency calls. That means that the crews either didn't respond at all or didn't have enough firefighters on the truck. When firefighters get a call for help, the state requires that at least four firefighters respond.
- PUB DATE: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSOC-TV ABC 9 Charlotte

PHOTOS: A volunteer firefighter suffered burns on his hands and face after a “freak accident” involving fireworks at a fire station in Marysvale Thursday. Ann Kennedy, a Marysvale City Council Member, said the firefighter was helping to take about 70 fireworks out of the Marysvale Fire Station to be set up on a hill for a fireworks display Thursday night.
- PUB DATE: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSTU-TV Fox 13 Now Salt Lake City

A 16-year-old Marshall volunteer firefighter underwent seven hours of surgery and skin grafts Wednesday to treat burns suffered Sunday morning. Adam Glaze remains in the Washington MedStar Hospital Center, where county career and volunteer firefighters have gathered to offer support. A rising Fauquier High School junior, Mr.
- PUB DATE: 7/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: fauquier now

As fire season rages on, a total of seven fire districts in Pierce County are asking voters for some help on the Aug. 4 ballots. One of those is West Pierce Fire & Rescue, which serves Lakewood and University Place. It is asking voters to approve a levy that would cost property owners $1.35 for every $1,000 of assessed value in 2016.
- PUB DATE: 7/23/2015 9:38:52 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13