On May 5, 3 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

PHOTOS - Acrid plumes of black smoke blanketed parts of west Houston for hours Thursday as a raging warehouse fire forced one school to evacuate and residents to shelter in place amid concerns of possible environmental contamination from chemicals stored on the property. Runoff from the firefighters' efforts sent vivid red streams of chemical additives flowing into Spring Branch Creek, and authorities warned residents to avoid the water there and in nearby ditches and culverts until it could be tested.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: houston chronicle

A Georgia volunteer fireman died Thursday after suffering a heart attack while on the scene of a brush fire late last week, according to a news release from the town. Steven Lapierre, 58, a lifelong Georgia resident, served as a member of the Georgia Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years, the town said.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: burlington free press

VIDEO - A San Diegan and former fire chief spoke to 10News about the freak accident that left him scarred for life. 10News caught up with Matt Shobert running up and down the steps at the San Diego Convention Center, training for a triathlon. "Right now, exercise makes me feel the best," said Shobert.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGTV-TV ABC 10 San Diego

Six people have died in an overnight house fire today on Syracuse's North Side, according to the Syracuse Fire Department. Neighbors this morning reported hearing an explosion and rushing out to find the home nearly engulfed in flames. The fire at 212 Martin St. was reported at 3:51 a.m., Onondaga County 911 dispatch logs show.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Syracuse Post-Standard & Syracuse.com

PHOTOS - Acrid plumes of black smoke blanketed parts of west Houston for hours Thursday as a raging warehouse fire forced one school to evacuate and residents to shelter in place amid concerns of possible environmental contamination from chemicals stored on the property. Runoff from the firefighters' efforts sent vivid red streams of chemical additives flowing into Spring Branch Creek, and authorities warned residents to avoid the water there and in nearby ditches and culverts until it could be tested.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: houston chronicle

Harassment and bullying have been in the news lately. And a recent firefighter suicide might have been linked to online bullying. When such behavior exists in any workplace, the outcome is always negative and sometimes tragic. Many fire departments put considerable resources into preventing and mitigating workplace harassment, yet it may occur even on departments that have made a commitment to eliminating it.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firerescue1

On May 5, 0 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On May 2, 5 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

A criminal case that made national news a year ago when a bystander’s video showed Fresno fire Capt. Pete Dern falling through a burning roof, followed by his dramatic rescue by fellow firefighters, ended Wednesday when the woman who pleaded no contest to starting the house fire was sentenced to nine years in prison.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: fresno bee

A group of Oklahoma City firefighters took it upon themselves to solve a unique problem for neighbors of the firehouse. Bri Johnson, 10, was diagnosed as a toddler with spinal muscular atrophy, caused by a deficiency of a motor neuron protein. "It's the gene that helps you walk, and since I don't have that, I can't walk," she said.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: newsok.com

Kansas governor Sam Brownback signed house bill 2502 into law this week, a bundle of gun-legislation from the session. It will allow public employees like firefighters and paramedics to concealed carry a weapon while on the clock. One local fire chief will be hesitant to adopt the law over to his department.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOAM-TV CBS 7 Joplin & Pittsburgh

Valencia County Emergency Services Chief Steven Gonzales and two division chiefs within the department received suspensions after pictures surfaced of the men in uniform with scantily clad women on a recent out-of-state training trip. It happened while Gonzales, Division Chief Nicholas Moya and Division Chief Casey Davis were in Indianapolis for the Fire Department Instructors Conference.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: krqe news 13

A criminal case that made national news a year ago when a bystander’s video showed Fresno fire Capt. Pete Dern falling through a burning roof, followed by his dramatic rescue by fellow firefighters, ended Wednesday when the woman who pleaded no contest to starting the house fire was sentenced to nine years in prison.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: fresno bee

A group of Oklahoma City firefighters took it upon themselves to solve a unique problem for neighbors of the firehouse. Bri Johnson, 10, was diagnosed as a toddler with spinal muscular atrophy, caused by a deficiency of a motor neuron protein. "It's the gene that helps you walk, and since I don't have that, I can't walk," she said.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: newsok.com

VIDEO - A group of Alameda County firefighters heading back to their station Tuesday after dealing with an oil spill spotted another emergency on an Emeryville street: a visibly distraught woman sitting on the edge of an overpass, her feet dangling toward the busy traffic below. Engine 34 firefighters came upon the woman about 10:30 a.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: sfgate.com

Learning by example and experience is a time-tested method for gaining knowledge, and Firehouse’s Station Design Awards program is a perfect example. For the fourth year, Firehouse is hosting its annual Station Design Awards program and is currently seeking entries. The program is designed primarily for architects and builders as a way to show off their best work.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse

On May 4, 3 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On May 2, 6 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

The village eliminated its eight paid firefighters and will go forward with an all-volunteer fire service, a move officials say will save $800,000 in the next year. The village board of trustees voted Monday night to cut the positions as part of a budget-balancing measure, but an attorney for the axed workers said the timing implied there was more going on.
- PUB DATE: 5/4/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NY Journal News (Lohud.com)