February 2009

Riverside City Gets New USAR Vehicle

February 12, 2009

The Riverside city Fire Department has received a piece of equipment for their USAR team. The vehicle costs over $600,000 and replaces the old model rescue truck they have had for many years. Watch Video

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Enterprise FD Firefighter Dies While Attending Training Class

February 12, 2009
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Clayton-Winchester Fire Department Chief Dies

February 12, 2009
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Stockton to close stations, lay off firefighters

February 12, 2009

STOCKTON – To cut another $6 million from its budget for next year, the Stockton Fire Department is preparing to close stations, demote captains, cut on-duty staffing and, possibly, lay off firefighters. The proposal was broadly described in a memorandum sent by Fire Chief Ron Hittle to his staff late last week.

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One San Francisco Firefighter in Critical Condition

February 11, 2009

San Francisco, CA (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Last week 6 San Francisco firefighters were seriously and critically injured in a two-story vacant home blaze. On Monday firefighter number five, Lt. James App, was released from St. Francis Memorial Hospital after being treated for first, second and third degree burn injuries.

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Does Fire Crew Size Really Matter?

February 11, 2009

A study to reinforce the argument for more staffing is being conducted by the Montgomery and Fairfax County firefighters  in Maryland. The two Fire Departments are part of a study to determine if crew size really does make a difference when it comes to saving lives and property.

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Firefighter Injured at Burbank Blaze

February 11, 2009

BURBANK, Calif. (CBS) ?Firefighters rescued one person from a burning home in Burbank Tuesday night. The fire occurred right before 11 p.m. at a residence in the 1500 block of Rose Street, near Hatteras Street. While battling the blaze, Burbank firefighters pulled one person from burning home. The victim was taken to County-USC Medical Center, [...]

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Rialto Firefighters Discover Body in House Fire

February 11, 2009

Fifteen Rialto and Colton firefighters came to the home in the 100 block of North Pine Avenue at 3:45 a.m. and spotted fire coming through the roof. A man was found dead inside. The fire was extinguished in 20 minutes. The 1,200-square-foot home received about $150,000 damage.

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Sacramento rejects further reduction in fire engines

February 11, 2009

The city of Sacramento will not be shelving any more fire engines – for now. The City Council voted Tuesday not to expand its program of removing fire engines from service as it grapples with historic budget shortfalls. Since July, the Sacramento Fire Department has covered the city with just 22 of its 23 fire [...]

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Stockton Firefighters Respond to WareHouse Fire

February 10, 2009

A warehouse in Stockton burned to the ground Tuesday during a blaze that sent smoke so high, it could be seen from Sacramento. A large, dark plume of smoke and burning embers were seen from the fire, which is burning in the 5100 block of Fyffe Avenue.

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