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Conn. firefighter dies after being struck by piece of fire apparatus at house fire
Raymond Moreau, a 35-year volunteer with the Plainville Fire Department, was struck outside the structure and died during surgery after suffering blunt trauma

FEMA proposes $1B in grant cuts impacting fire, EMS and disaster preparedness programs
FEMA is proposing to cut nearly $1 billion in grants used by fire, EMS, and emergency management agencies for training, equipment, and disaster readiness, according to internal memos

3 L.A. County deputies killed in facility explosion
The blast occurred at the Sheriff's Enforcement Bureau compound; preliminary information indicates the explosion happened while personnel were handling explosives

Pa. fire captain fired, accused of impersonating cop during road rage incident
The fire police officer was charged after allegedly following a woman, activating emergency lights and confronting her with a radio during a traffic dispute

Designing for the next 50 years: Strategic fire station design for an evolving fire service
From technology to mental health, here are the key factors to consider when planning a station that will stand the test of time

Gunman with NFL grievance kills 4 after taking wrong elevator in Manhattan tower
Authorities say the shooter, who left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged brain condition, entered the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator before fatally shooting four people and himself

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Suspect steals Wash. fire engine during call, crashes into a dozen vehicles
An Everett fire truck was stolen during a medical call and taken on a high-speed joyride, damaging multiple vehicles and property before being abandoned; the suspect is still at large

'Send me everybody': Timeline, audio of fatal Mass. assisted-living facility fire released
Fall River firefighters arrived within minutes and rescued dozens during the Gabriel House fire, which killed 10 residents and became the state’s deadliest residential blaze in decades

Pa. firefighters get skin cancer screenings as melanoma risk rises with toxic exposure
With research linking firefighting to elevated melanoma rates, Mt. Lebanon firefighters underwent free dermatology checks to catch early signs of cancer