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Wednesday, Jun 26

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Live Oak firefighter charged with DWI following crash

www.ksat.com

A Live Oak firefighter was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in connection to a crash earlier this month, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.

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Firefighters protest 'dangerous' plans to slash crew numbers to just three per engine

"A crew of just three firefighters is not equipped to safely enter a burning building"

How DC’s fire department is protecting firefighters amid the heat wave

wtop.com

Even on the mildest of weather days, fighting a fire is a difficult and dangerous job. Now with a heat wave, the job becomes even more grueling for D.C.’s bravest.

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Fire departments hope teen girls camp will lead to future firefighters: 'We want them'

abc11.com

Camp Ignite is a partnership between Cary, Apex and Morrisville fire departments with a larger goal of recruiting more women to the industry.

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Los Angeles firefighter loses ear in ‘suspicious’ blast at homeless camp

nypost.com

The intense flames reached as tall as 4 feet and firefighters battled "triple-digit temperatures" when the blast went off.

Westmoreland County township to test paying volunteer firefighters a stipend_MB YT Clip Test 062524

www.cbsnews.com

The Unity Township Bureau of Fire has seven stations strategically placed throughout the township and starting on July 1, the bureau will be launching a six-month duty crew program. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Philadelphia Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Car Crash

dailyvoice.com

A 29-year-old Philadelphia firefighter was killed when his car hit a tree early Sunday, June 23, officials say.

Heat, dry lightning keep firefighters busy with new California wildfire starts

www.eastbaytimes.com

In Fresno County, three wildfires broke out Monday afternoon after more than 1,000 dry lightning strikes in three hours.

Heat, dry lightning keep firefighters busy with new California wildfire starts

www.mercurynews.com

In Fresno County, three wildfires broke out Monday afternoon after more than 1,000 dry lightning strikes in three hours.

L.A. firefighter nearly loses ear in explosion battling brush fire near homeless camp

www.latimes.com

A Los Angeles firefighter was released Monday night after being hospitalized for severe injuries that resulted from an explosion near a homeless encampment brush fire, according to authorities.

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Financially struggling federal firefighters to receive rent refunds

www.nbcnews.com

Federal wildland firefighters who have long complained of low pay will soon receive rent relief refunds, the U.S. Forest Service announced.

Winooski firefighters rescue trapped turtle

www.wcax.com

A turtle that found itself in a bit of trouble on Tuesday got a helping hand from firefighters.

LAFD firefighter's ear reattached after being severed in explosion during brush fire near Encino

abc7.com

A Los Angeles firefighter's ear has been surgically reattached after being severed in an explosion that occurred as he and his colleagues were responding to a brush fire near Encino.

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Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland

dailyvoice.com

One firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a three-alarm blaze that damaged several rowhomes in Baltimore on Tuesday morning.

Improved weather helps firefighters battling wildfire near rural community in northern California

www.bostonglobe.com

Improved weather conditions aided firefighters Tuesday as they battled a rural northern California wildfire that threatened the community of Palermo, which is near where the state’s deadliest wildfire struck six years ago.

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Improved weather helps firefighters battling wildfire near rural community in northern California

www.independent.co.uk

Improved weather is helping firefighters battling a rural northern California wildfire threatening the community of Palermo, which is near where the state’s deadliest wildfire struck six years ago