Fire news

... but when tragedy strikes -- such as the death of volunteer firefighter steven koeser in an explosion at a st. anna foundry in december -- nick doesn't question his career decision. instead, he wonders how training could prevent a similar  ... part ii: stress leading cause of death for firefighters    (Source: Stevens Point Journal (WI) 11700 )

... for the fourth year, baskin-robbins will be hosting "31 cent scoop night," which will take place today, wednesday, april 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. ...    (Source: Emergency Medical Services (NAT) 50000 )

... the point of the rule is to ensure that departments don't overwork cheap labor rather than hire full-time firefighters and paramedics. but the wording of the law defines a part-time employee as someone hired with the "expectation" that the person won't work more than 1,500 hours a year. lawyers say that expectation can be a flexible word. ...    (Source: Columbus Dispatch (OH) 261566 )

... david lang, president of the professional firefighters of new hampshire, said, "what this does shows is the derry firefighters have come to the table in a collaborative way to work out an arrangement between labor and management that is beneficial to both sides. will this happen in all the communities? i can't say it will. does one size fit all? i can't say that either." ...    (Source: Manchester Union Leader (NH) 57700)

... firefighters don't usually go to work each day thinking that this may be their last day alive, but the reality is, it could be. that's why it's important to do everything one can to prevent firefighter line of duty deaths. that's why it's the mission of the everyone goes home program, which is part of the national fallen firefighters foundation initiative ...    (Source: Firehouse Magazine (NAT) 81500 )

... firefighters tried to attack the flames inside the building, but it became too dangerous and everyone was ordered outside. joiner got stuck between open wall studs on the second floor. because of the smoke, visibility inside was zero, but baker could hear joiner yelling and, reaching through the smoke, was able to find the captain and pull him free....    (Source: Kansas City Star & KansasCity.com (MO) 260724 )

... a tense city hall showdown is looming over the sweetheart firefighter pay hike that could net jakes retro checks in excess of $20,000 - even as pink slips are ready to fly at schools, libraries and other departments ... related column: ex-firefighter 'afraid' to fan flames in pay-raise flap    (Source: Boston Herald (MA) 247885 )

... his predicament was dire enough that three naperville fire department firefighters had to be summoned to the center. and after trying to release ebonyzer with the "jaws of life" extrication device typically reserved for traffic crashes, his rescuers finally freed him by cutting away part of the recliner's frame with a power saw. ...    (Source: St. Charles Sun (IL) N/A )