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Line of Duty
Last surviving firefighter from Brockton, MA Strand Theater fire that killed 13 firefighters has died. Listen to Edward Burrell’s story
Edward "Sonny" Burrell survived the 1941 fire that killed 13 of his fellow Brockton firefighters. He later became chief of…
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EMS Topics
Raw video: Berwyn, IL bike shop burns
Fire at Art's Cycling & Fitness on West Cermak Road in Berwyn, IL.
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Videos
Must see video: Philly arsonist fails in 5 attempts to firebomb a home
The only thing surprising about this attempt at firebombing a home is that the would-be arsonist didn't set himself on…
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Wellesley firefighters who rescued Crosby not allowed to keep generous Degeneres cruise gift because of ethics laws.
Firefighters return cruise tickets but can keep personalized life vests Ellen Degeneres gave them because they are a novelty item.
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EMS chief believes ambulance was targeted in shooting that wounded teen EMT in Bellport, Long Island
EMS chief says teen volunteer was saved by bulletproof vest after bullet came into ambulance Tuesday night.
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Helmet-cams in the news. PA TV station interviews one of our regular video contributors.
JC Kriesher, along with fellow Sheppton-Oneida VFC member Bill Moyer, explain their use of helmet-cams in firefighting.
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EMS Topics
Tampa Fire Rescue PIO makes news after citizen clocks FD vehicle in excess of 100 mph. But guess who else was going that fast?
A news story about a speeding firefighter that shouldn't have been on TV.
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Watch this rescue: Woman appears on balcony with fire above and around here
Here apartment on fire woman suddenly appears on balcony.
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Helmet-cam video from fatal St. Paul house fire
St. Paul Fire Department releases video from fire Sunday that killed a 30-year-old man.
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EMS Topics
Stockton’s fire chief not as high on his firefighters as STATter911.com readers. Points out lack of masks & questions venting during TV interview
Chief Jeff Piechura discusses his safety & ventilation concerns in a TV interview after reviewing news coverage of Friday's fire…
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