On March 7, 0 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

Houston Fire Department Capt. Bill Dowling died Tuesday, according to the department. Both of Dowling's legs were amputated after he was injured in the Southwest Inn fire in 2013. Dowling was injured on May 31, 2013 -- which is considered the deadliest day in Houston Fire Department history. Believing people were trapped in a fire that engulfed the Southwest Inn along the Southwest Freeway, Dowling led a rescue attempt during which four fellow firefighters died and 13 others were injured.
- PUB DATE: 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston

As overtime costs rose dramatically at D.C. Fire and EMS, the city’s top fire official approved more than $20,000 in bonuses for some of the leaders in his department, according to financial figures obtained by NBC Washington. “I gave bonuses to four assistant chiefs and one civilian,” Fire Chief Gregory Dean told NBC Washington.
- PUB DATE: 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOP-AM 1500 Washington

Bryan Sheppard’s long wait for freedom ended late Monday afternoon in a deep embrace with the daughter who never gave up on him. Sheppard, the youngest of five people convicted in the 1988 arson fire that killed six Kansas City firefighters, walked free Monday for the first time in nearly 22 years. “It’s overwhelming, really,” Sheppard said moments after his release.
- PUB DATE: 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kansas City Star

For London’s new fire brigade commissioner Dany Cotton, being a firefighter does not mean being a “six foot hairy-arsed man.” Although Cotton, now 47, is the brigade’s first female commissioner in its 151-year history, she has served the department since she was 18. She oversees 102 fire stations, 4,800 uniformed firefighters and 800 other personnel.
- PUB DATE: 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1

The former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department was such a smoke-eater buff that he spent $9,000 to buy himself a 1931 American LaFrance antique fire engine. Problem is — the money wasn’t his. Michael Klein pleaded guilty in White Plains federal court Tuesday for stealing more than $5.7 million from his fire department to buy himself that collectible and a host of other lavish gifts, including a 55-foot yacht he named “K’Bam.
- PUB DATE: 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post

A new three-year fire and rescue joint contract between the city of Beaver Dam and five towns was approved by Beaver Dam Common Council Monday. Council President Jon Litscher complimented Beaver Dam Fire Chief Alan Mannel and the town representatives who make up the Beaver Dam Community Fire and Rescue Association for renegotiating the contract.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 7:30:45 PM - SOURCE: wisc news

On March 5, 10 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On March 6, 5 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On March 4, 17 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

On March 3, 16 residential fire fatalities were reported by the Nation's news media.

VIDEO: High wind speeds were a factor in the difficulty of fighting an early morning fire in Chilton on Weeks Road. The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The fire itself was called in by a passerby and when firefighters arrived a shed and barn were engulfed in flames. About 50 steer were inside the barn, all of which got out of the barn safely.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 5:20:36 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay

Bellies and hearts were full at the Town of Beloit Fire Department’s 26th annual pancake breakfast Saturday. Loyal fans returned for another year to see their neighbors and show support for firefighters. Held at Beloit Turner High School, the event featured a feast of whole hog sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes made by seasoned experts.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 3:12:44 AM - SOURCE: Beloit Daily News

VIDEO: A man whose home was struck by lightning overnight Tuesday tells 27 News "it was like a bomb went off." Wes Slater lives at 200 Kellogg Avenue in Janesville. He and his dogs were inside when the lightning struck and the explosive sound woke him up just before 1 Tuesday morning. While Slater didn't want to speak on camera, he was grateful he and his dogs got out safely, and is now looking forward to some rest before dealing with the aftermath.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 1:51:41 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV 27 ABC

On March 6, 1 residential fire fatality was reported by the Nation's news media.

A massive wildfire northeast of Amarillo has burned 23,000 acres and for most of Monday was 0 percent contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service says they are making good progress and have stopped the forward movement of the fire. Around 150 homes are threatened by the fire and mandatory evacuations are in effect.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXAN-TV NBC 36 Austin

The lawsuit filed by two Chester County firefighters alleging false arrest and assault against the sheriff and top deputies was settled Monday, a week before a potential trial. Terms of the settlement have not been released. Chester County and its elected officials have insurance coverage for lawsuits that allege damage from personal harm, said Joanie Winters, Chester County attorney.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rock Hill Herald

In a rare public rebuke of a fire department by a local elected official, Union City Mayor Brian Stack said he was unhappy with North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue's inability to extinguish a burning church steeple that then collapsed on Saturday, in the same wind-driven blaze that killed a 2-year-old boy in a nearby apartment.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NJ.com

Let’s start this out right: there are times where we absolutely must risk our lives in attempting to save those in trouble. And while there are numerous factors related to that including size up, resources, training—firefighters have and must be ready to go to extreme measures to save lives. Always have.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firefighter Close Calls

For the first time ever, the FDNY used a drone to help them fight a building fire, an FDNY spokesperson said. The drone became the firefighters’ eyes in the sky Monday, as they worked to extinguish a 4-alarm blaze near Crotona Park North and Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The Incident Commander was able to get a birds-eye view of the burning 6-story residential building and help direct firefighters on the scene.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post