 | Colton Volunteer Firefighter Drowns in Fishing Accident
4/2/2012 9:21:19 AM On Saturday, March 31, 2012 during the eight o'clock hour, rescuers were called to Harriet Lake on second hand information of a small fishing boat that had capsized with two adult males on board.
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| CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Lawler Fire Cause
4/2/2012 9:12:22 AM CAL FIRE Investigators have determined the January 8, 2012 Lawler Fire was sparked by a deep seated ember from a department hazard reduction burn pile. The hazard reduction project included the burning piles of brush cuttings that had been cleared to provide defensible space around the community of Pine Cove by CAL FIRE.
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 | Several Cages of Pets Removed During Clark County Fire
4/2/2012 9:08:57 AM On Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:06pm, the Clark County Fire Department responded to multiple calls of a structure fire in a home located at 10606 Eagles Nest Street in Nevada. The home is located in Southern Highlands, off Southern Hills Parkway, north of the intersection of Somerset Hills Avenue. |
 | Update on Volunteer Firefighter Kevin O’Toole, Severely Injured in Riverdale
3/30/2012 11:26:02 AM To provide this week’s update I had the privilege of visiting and spending some time with Kevin O’Toole at Medstar Washington Hospital Center on Thursday. Kevin had just completed a physical therapy session and was sore and in obvious pain. |
 | EMTs Stop Driver in Altered Mental State in Manhattan
3/30/2012 11:16:57 AM EMS members are known for being calm under pressure - but EMTs Thomas Staubitser and Matthew Cook from Station 4 went above and beyond on March 28, 2012, when they stopped a man in an altered mental state driving erratically in Manhattan.
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 | Tualatin Firefighters Attack Townhouse Blaze with 5 Attached Untis
3/30/2012 10:50:25 AM Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a garage fire at 11795 SW Tualatin Road at 1:12 am on March 29th, 2012. |
 | Mark Lorenzen Named Ventura County Fire Chief
3/30/2012 10:46:21 AM On March 27, 2012, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors appointed Deputy Chief Mark Lorenzen, 48, as the new fire chief for the Ventura County Fire Department. Lorenzen, a 21-year veteran of the department will begin his duties on March 30.
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 | Lieutenant Aimee Rooney Honored with "Women Making History" Award
3/30/2012 10:11:31 AM The month of March is celebrated internationally as Women’s History Month. Throughout the month, the City of Portland is hosting events that highlight and celebrate contributions of local women who have made a difference. |
 | Portland Fire Appoints Joshua Sperl as Newest Fire Lieutenant
3/30/2012 10:03:58 AM During a formal swearing-in ceremony at Portland’s City Hall this morning, Portland Fire & Rescue appointed Joshua Sperl to the position of Fire Lieutenant. The ceremony was witnessed by Portland Division Chiefs, other Fire Bureau personnel, and family members.
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| USFA Announces 2011 Outstanding Research Award Winners & Roll of Honor Inductee
3/30/2012 9:22:50 AM The U.S. Fire Administration announced today a select group of fire service executives who will either receive the National Fire Academy's (NFA) 2011 Annual Outstanding Research Award or be inducted to its Roll of Honor. |
