A rural Iowa mother’s last call was to 9-1-1 as she and her child succumbed to smoke and gasses in a house fire. You can find the audio here (the telephone call is under item #3):http://www.dps.state.ia.us/commis/pib/Releases/2011/03-04-2011_WheatlandFire911Audio.htm Also, follow the link regarding the media considerations for release of 9-1-1 recordings. In light of the number of...Read More
Jacqueline Sit, News 9 FOSTER, Oklahoma — The Garvin County Sheriff said a volunteer firefighter and his two sons died in double murder suicide Saturday. Now members of the small, rural town of Foster said they are shocked by the loss of the well-respected man and his two twin boys. Charred remains...Read More
The support in the courtroom of traffic court in Hempstead for North Merrick Fire Chief James Allen was overwhelming, as volunteer firefighters from North Merrick and beyond filled the benches in support of their chief. Allen was in court on account of the citation he was issued by a New York State trooper while attempting...Read More
Hey, As you recall, North Merrick (Nassau County, NY) Fire Chief James Allen was issued a citation by a New York State Trooper a few weeks ago while attempting to close the southbound right-hand lane because of an accident in the center lane on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. “It wasn’t safe," Chief Allen said. "The...Read More
