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Man convicted in arson that killed Ohio firefighter in 2015 continues to appeal
William "Billy" Tucker is serving a life sentence in the death of Hamilton Firefighter Patrick Wolterman

Worcester to hire 60 firefighters, buy gear with $15M FEMA funds
A SAFER grant will cover the new crewmembers' salaries for three years

Forest Service opens criminal investigation into Mosquito Fire’s start
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said that USFS and CAL FIRE officials reported in an initial assessment “that the fire started in the area of the utility’s power line"

LODD: Texas captain dies of apparent heart attack hours after fire
Charles D. Krampota "was an outstanding firefighter and friend to so many," said Alvin Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rex Klesel

3 Ohio firefighters injured in house fire
During an evacuation, there was a flashover or collapse and one firefighter fell down a flight of stairs, according to Springfield Assistant Chief Matthew Smith

Photos: San Francisco firefighter faces disciplinary action over 'Let's Go Brandon' shirt
Public information officer: The firefighter should have worn "a uniform shirt or department-approved and issued t-shirt," not one with a political message

Videos: Calif. county FD receives donation of 30K-gallon silo for training site
The Hilmar Cheese Factory donated the silo to the Merced County Fire Department for realistic rescue training

N.Y. village dissolves FD after officials refused to hand over financial control
The Copenhagen Fire Department is required to continue to supply fire protection until a new arrangement can be made with the towns it services

Union: FD transfers following N.J. fire captain’s overdose threaten public safety
The death of Capt. Carlos Rivera at a Newark FD firehouse resulted in the transfer of 89 members, including all 40 FFs and captains assigned to the Park Ave. station where he died