Firefighter jumps into icy pond to save dog

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:26:54 +0000
A Colorado man's dog is alive thanks to a firefighter who pulled the dog out of an icy pond on Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighter who pulled gun claims self defense

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:17:00 +0000
A Grays Harbor Fire District 12 commissioner has claimed “self-defense” as he faces felony assault charges for allegedly pulling a handgun on another man during a heated confrontation in McCleary last month. Robert R. Enriquez, 41, of McCleary, a fire commissioner and volunteer firefighter with the McCleary-based district, has been charged with second-degree assault with a deadly weapon for ...

Phoenix Fire Department cuts response times

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:17:17 +0000
Response times for Phoenix fire crews have improved over the past five years, and fire officials attribute the gains largely to a dual educational program for residents and firefighters.

Video: Helmet-cam captures Calif. fire rescue

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:13:18 +0000
Footage shows firefighters pulling 2 children to safety, mother dropping another child to firefighter from 2nd floor; 4th child escapes on his own

Howard P. Milstein, Chair of New York Blood Center (NYBC), Joins in Honoring Latest Additions to FDNY "Honor Roll of …

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:02:00 +0000
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Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000
The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier.

Arson investigation on hold, awaiting suspect's medical evaluation

Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:45:30 +0000
A 20-year-old accused of setting his parents' garage on fire in an attempt to hurt himself and his father continued to be evaluated Wednesday by health professionals.Bryan police said the homeowner's son walked into the house and announced he'd set t ...

Video: Dog rescued by firefighter bites Denver TV anchor on air

Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:38:59 +0000
The Associated Press DENVER — A veteran Denver television anchor was injured Wednesday after she was bitten in the face by a dog while doing a live broadcast about a dog rescued by a firefighter. Kyle Dyer was doing a follow-up interview on the rescue of Max, an 85-pound Argentine mastiff that fell into a lake on Tuesday while chasing a coyote in Lakewood. Firefighter Tyler Sugaski, who put on ...

Wash. firefighters asked to bargain again

Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:31:52 +0000
By Mike Prager The Spokesman Review SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane city officials and the firefighters union are expected to go back to the bargaining table after the City Council voted 4-3 to reject a new three-year labor contract on Monday. Mayor David Condon has indicated that he wants to reopen talks to reach a new agreement that would be acceptable to at least four council members, according to ...

Firefighter's trial moving to Burnhamthorpe

Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:26:11 +0000
A firefighter accused of running a red light in a crash last March 6 that killed a Mississauga woman has had his trial moved to Mississauga.