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Rotating closures back 2 months after 2 Wilmington, DE firefighters die in fire
Chief says initial report indicates closed company didn't impact fire
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‘Hey you!’ – Firefighter recruits volunteers at house fire to help hand lay a supply line
Fire department in Vernon, BC reduced staffing in November
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Memphis brown outs suspended for 1 day because of 2 fire deaths — Will return Tuesday after director determines closed company not a factor
Union disagrees with Director Alvin Benson's findings.
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News report: Memphis brown out to save overtime comes on weekend of double fatal apartment fire.
One of four companies closed to save overtime would have responded to fire that killed two men.
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House fire in Jacksonville, FL has neighbor concerned. The former firefighter was shocked to see just two on the rig.
Budget cuts changed staffing at some Jacksonville fire stations.
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Harrison, NJ backdraft puts spotlight on staffing cuts. Union officials explain people without PPE handling hose & on ladder.
Union officials explain how staffing cuts may have impacted fire & explosion.
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A fire department that has nothing but firefighters with a lot of heart, may soon have a lot less. Watch this video from East St. Louis, Illinois.
Firefighters say additional cuts to staffing they may soon mean going from six firefighters and two engines handling a structure…
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