Historic MI Church Destroyed in Fire
A historic church in Reese burned down early Saturday, with high winds complicating firefighting efforts.
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Woman, 61, Killed in MI Public Housing Fire; 15 Pulled from Third Floor Windows
A fire at Reed Manor in Jackson, MI, left one woman dead and 69 families displaced.s.
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Turning the Altadena (CA) Fire Into a Civil Rights Crusade: Was Discrimination Against Black Residents at Play?
A civil rights attorney is gathering evidence for a potential federal lawsuit against Los Angeles County over alleged racial disparities in its response to the Eaton fire in Altadena.
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Five Displaced After Fire Spreads Through CO Apartment
A fire at Union Heights Apartments in Colorado Springs displaced five residents and damaged five units.
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NC Textile Plant Damaged by Fire
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a fire at Textech Coatings in Kernersville, with flames originating from the roof's ventilation system.
Child Dies in NC House Fire. Firefighters Treated for Smoke Inhalation
A child died in a house fire in Thomasville.
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Intense Fire in NJ Downtown Closes Busy Road Until Further Notice
A large fire in South Orange on Saturday afternoon prompted a response from multiple fire departments. The blaze, which started on East South Orange Avenue, was extinguished by 5:15 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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One Hospitalized After Camper RVs Caught Fire at CT Campground, Officials Say
A fire at Markham Meadows Campground in East Hampton involved multiple RVs and a propane tank, leading to one person receiving medical attention for smoke inhalation. Firefighters controlled the blaze.
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From Boring to Engaging: How Breaking Down Training Makes a Difference
When you run a training session, are people engaged? Joe Maruca with tips on how to break down training and hold people's attention.
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This Door Screams ‘Through the Lock’
How much do you know about the through-the-lock method? This three-step approach is considered the most efficient entry technique for storefront doors in the fire service. Brandon Maurer on what you need to know.
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The Curiosity and Art of Being Wrong
We have a preconceived notion that being wrong means we are intellectually inferior at the moment. But does it? David Rhodes on firefighters and cognitve bias.
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What Does the Domino Effect Look Like on the Fireground?
Hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk "dominoes" with their guest and how tragedies on the fireground are never the result of just one decision.
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Heat Lamp for Chickens Responsible for Fire That Destroyed MT Firefighter’s Home
A heat lamp caused a house fire that destroyed a Helena firefighter's home, prompting community support and donations for the affected family, according to local officials.
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One Dead, Four Injured After Overnight Fire at MI Apartment Complex Fire
A fire at Reed Manor in Jackson, MI, resulted in one death and four injuries, displacing 75 residents. The cause is under investigation, with multiple agencies providing assistance.
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