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Wilson fire department taking shape

Wisconsin Fire News -

Plans to establish a municipal fire department in the Town of Wilson are moving forward bolstered by the decision of the current fire chief to stick with the department during the transition. Fire Chief Brian Schmitt, who initially said he intended to leave the department at the end of December, now says he'll stick around through the end of his term to see how the transition goes.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 6:38:04 AM - SOURCE: Sheboygan Press

Building lost in Clintonville fire

Wisconsin Fire News -

VIDEO: For the second time in a little over a month, a building goes up in flames in Clintonville. The fire broke out in the apartments above the China King restaurant on Main St. around 2 am Wednesday morning. Clintonville fire officials say the building is a total loss. No one was hurt in the fire, but five people are now without home and are being assisted by the Rd Cross.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 5:52:48 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay

Delaware city to idle fire trucks to save on overtime

National Fire News -

The day after a Canby Park blaze killed two firefighters, the Wilmington Fire Department suspended a controversial program in which a fire truck was taken out of service on a particular day to save on overtime costs. Although no link was found, a fire engine nearest to the Sept. 24 deadly blaze had been placed out of service that day.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wilmington News Journal

After a year of fighting, New York town's mayor moves to replace fire chief

National Fire News -

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow is preparing to replace the city's fire department chief after a contentious year between the two that included battles over layoffs and overtime expenses. Barlow said he has no ill will toward Oswego Fire Department Chief Jeff McCrobie, just the culture he's created. Barlow is referring to the chief's former policy of prioritizing senior firefighters when offering overtime shifts, which is pricier for taxpayers in the long run.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRVO Public Media

California Firefighter Facing Backlash Over Controversial Facebook Posts

National Fire News -

Facebook messages posted by a member of Sacramento Metro Fire have been widely received as offensive and racist. Don Martin, a Sac Metro Engineer, posted a message in August that said in part: "Integrate the border with prisons…and shooting ranges…allowing American citizens to hone their skills…our tag line: illegal immigrants welcome.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTXL-TV Fox 40 Sacramento

Black firefighters lead push for more diversity in Omaha Fire Department

National Fire News -

When Pete Andrews became an Omaha firefighter in 1995, he says he was one of 42 black firefighters. In 2016 that number has dwindled to 34, which is a little more than 5 percent of the force. And there are no black firefighters ranked above captain. Andrews, who leads the Omaha Association of Black Professional Firefighters, says that’s a problem.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Omaha World-Herald

Former Colorado fire chief pleads guilty to theft, official misconduct

National Fire News -

The former chief of the Sterling Fire Department pleaded guilty last week to theft over $20,000 — a felony — and first-degree official misconduct following accusations he stole more than $120,000 over several years while leading the force. Kurt Vogel, who was fired from his most recent job as head of the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District following his August arrest in the case, also agreed to pay back all of the money and give back the items he stole, prosecutors say.
- PUB DATE: 11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Denver Post

Fire damages home in Stevens Point

Wisconsin Fire News -

A fire caused extensive damage to a home Tuesday night in Stevens Point. Firefighters were called at about 9 p.m. to a home on College Avenue, according to Stevens Point Fire Chief Bob Finn. Smoke was already pouring from the home when firefighters arrived. No one was hurt in the fire, but the cause of the blaze was still under investigation, Finn said.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2016 11:18:04 PM - SOURCE: Stevens Point Journal

Egg Harbor approves money for new fire truck

Wisconsin Fire News -

Fewer than a dozen residents — six town officials and four private citizens — were present Monday night for the adoption of the Town of Egg Harbor 2017 budget. Next year's $827,371 in spending represents an increase of $89,025 over the amount budgeted for 2016. All but $1,525 of the increase would be allocated toward purchasing a new fire truck within about three years for the joint Egg Harbor Town and Village Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2016 2:46:51 PM - SOURCE: Green Bay Press-Gazette

Eau Claire Fire Department urges community to help "Keep the Wreath Green"

Wisconsin Fire News -

The Eau Claire Fire Department hopes its holiday season tradition will help to prevent fires in the community. The department announced on Tuesday that it is placing five-foot wreaths in front of its stations. They are decorated with green lights, a symbol of a fire safe community. If a fire in the city causes any structural damage to a home or business between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the department will replace a green light on the wreath with a red light.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2016 8:59:37 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News

Lake Geneva firefigher/EMTs train with ballistic gear

Wisconsin Fire News -

Firefighter/EMTs are used to running toward fire rather than away from it. But one kind of fire they've traditionally not trained for is gunfire. That's changing. With an increase in active-shooter situations, EMTs are now sheathing themselves in the same kind of protection usually seen on SWAT team members.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2016 1:49:11 AM - SOURCE: Lake Geneva News

Five Children Killed, Several Injured in Tennessee School Bus Crash

National Fire News -

Five children were killed and more than 30 others injured, some critically, in a school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Monday afternoon, officials said. Twenty-three of the 37 students on-board the bus were transported to area hospitals, according to Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher. The immediate cause of the crash was unknown, but no other vehicles were involved, police said.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC News

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