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December 9, 2010

9/11 Bill Fails First Test – Fillabuster

The 9/11 health bill failed its first key Senate test Thursday as Republicans filibustered the measure that would aid ailing heroes sickened in the worst terror attack in American history. It went down 57-42 on a strictly party-line vote, although Majority Leader Harry Reid ultimately voted ‘No’ to reserve the right to bring the measure...
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FIREFIGHTER INJURED AT PA FIRE

A fire early this morning in the borough caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and injured three people — two residents and a firefighter, officials said. Emergency responders were dispatched at 1:23 a.m. to the 300 block of East King Street, according to the Department of Emergency Services. It was originally dispatched as...
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Suicide Data Sought

DataSought Regarding Firefighter Suicides Counseling Services For Firefighter’s (CSFF) mission is to offer behavioralhealth support to firefighters; train senior fire officers and educateclinicians on the benefits of understanding the life and emotions of firefighters.As part of that mission the collection of data regarding firefighter suicidesis critical. Below please review the information as to reason and...
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VIRGINIA FATAL RESCUE SQUAD CRASH

A 56-year-old female was killed, and a 13 year old boy was injured late night when their car was hit by a rescue squad vehicle responding to another emergency. The crash happened around 2200 Hours when a Waynesboro First Aid Crew (EMS) SUV was driving on Broad Street when it struck the car coming through...
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Suicide Data Sought

DataSought Regarding Firefighter Suicides Counseling Services For Firefighter’s (CSFF) mission is to offer behavioralhealth support to firefighters; train senior fire officers and educateclinicians on the benefits of understanding the life and emotions of firefighters.As part of that mission the collection of data regarding firefighter suicidesis critical. Below please review the information as to reason and...
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FATAL RESPONDING CRASH IN COLUMBIA,SC

A Columbia (SC) fire apparatus, responding on a haz-mat call late last evening struck 2 civilians, tragically killing one of them. The incident occurred around 2330 hours when one of the pedestrians was killed and a second one was injured. While the apparatus was responding with lights and sirens on, it is not clear how...
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