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| | | VIDEO: “It just lays the foundation for the future and how we serve our own community,” Van Alstyne Fire Chief Ryan Dockery said. “It strengthens us.” |
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| | | VIDEO: The exercise involved personnel from the Waco Police Department, McLennan County Sheriff's Office, Waco Fire Department, AMR EMS, and multiple other agencies. |
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| | | According to the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, two individuals were attempting to evacuate the residence when the 79-year-old homeowner fell near the home. |
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READER COMMENTARY
Response to Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS) – Do They Belong in Model Codes
Submitted by: Kristopher Blume and Mark E. Fessenden
This response examines Jeffrey Shapiro’s column, Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS) – Do They Belong in Model Codes, which questions the inclusion of FARS in model fire codes due to concerns over cost, efficacy, and policy implications. By assessing Shapiro’s arguments and underlying assumptions, this response aims to contribute to the broader discussion on firefighter safety technology and its role in code development.
Read the full response here.
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| | | Multiple crews battled a trio of boat fires early Friday morning in Sunny Isles Beach. The fire crews attacked the flames by deploying water and foam, from the land and the water. |
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| | | PHOTOS: Three brick workers were left hanging by their safety harnesses after a scaffolding collapsed on the side of a downtown Cleveland building. Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue two of the workers. |
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| | | Tom Saunders, a member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, has been given a chance to fly with the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Saunders was selected as a part of their “Key Influencer” program. |
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