Governor threatens cuts to firefighters San Francisco Chronicle, USA Schwarzenegger's proposal involves slashing $80.8 million from Cal Fire's spending plan - a 10 percent reduction - by eliminating 602 full-time positions and 1100 seasonal firefighting positions. The cuts would be part of a series of deep cuts to the ... |
Archive for May 4th, 2009
Governor threatens cuts to firefighters - San Francisco Chronicle
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St. Joe land eyed for new fire station - The News Herald
St. Joe land eyed for new fire station The News Herald, FL - Will Hobson, Will Hobson The proposed site of the new station is about halfway between Panama City Beach Fire Rescue's Station 1, near the intersection of State 79 and US 98, and the Bay-Walton county line, which Bowen said makes it an ideal spot. "It's an optimal place to put ... |
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Fire truck will be hot issue at meeting - Fall River Herald News
Fire truck will be hot issue at meeting Fall River Herald News, USA - Derek Vital, Derek Vital Tiverton relies on mutual aid from the Fall River, Westport or Portsmouth fire department when a ladder truck is needed. The tallest ladder the fire department owns is a 24-foot ground ladder, making it difficult to reach roofs on buildings such as the ... |
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Residents get OK to return to fire-damaged trailer park - Los Angeles Times
 Los Angeles Times | Residents get OK to return to fire-damaged trailer park Los Angeles Times, CA - Corina Knoll Some displaced residents plan to get new homes in the park to remain close to their friends. The state certifies homes as inhabitable after nearly six months of cleanup from the Sayre blaze in Sylmar. By Corina Knoll Sylmar's burning again. ... |
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Community Safety Day Is May 16 - The Chattanoogan
Community Safety Day Is May 16 The Chattanoogan, TN In addition to booths manned by safety professionals, there will be 30-minute seminars led by police officers, firefighters and others. theft; identity theft; property theft; personal safety; home safety; fire prevention and safety. ... |
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Arson Awareness Week - KEYC
Arson Awareness Week KEYC, MN This week the US Fire Administration kicks off Arson Awareness Week...This year's theme focuses on arson for profit. Officials are working hard to prevent people from scamming money by setting fires to defraud insurance companies. ... |
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State College Savings Plan Under Fire - WCIA-3 News
 Chicago Breaking News - Tribune | State College Savings Plan Under Fire WCIA-3 News, IL - Tinisha Shade Wcia Oppenheimer Funds manages the state's account and has come under fire for some risky investments that didn't pan out. Bad mortgage loans and a poor economy are also to blame. The state-sponsored fund lost 38 percent of its value last year. ... Bright Start SUV: Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias defends purchase of ... Illinois' Bright Start college fund loses $85 million, buys hybrid ... |
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Wildfire Awareness Week comes with tips - The Daily Astorian
 WCBD | Wildfire Awareness Week comes with tips The Daily Astorian, OR Make sure burning is allowed: Call your local fire department or Oregon Department of Forestry office to learn whether a permit is required. On the day you plan to burn, call to ensure burning is allowed that particular day. Fire agencies may suspend ... CAL FIRE urges homeowners to prepare for wildfires now Monday's rain not enough to finish Myrtle Beach wildfire 'Ready, Set, Go!' as wildfire threat fast approaches |
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The entry titled "6 injured in Northeast Austin apartment fire." - Austin American-Statesman
The entry titled "6 injured in Northeast Austin apartment fire." Austin American-Statesman, TX About one-third of the Fire Department is on the scene, he said. At least three people were injured after jumping off balconies to escape the fire, officials said. Three other people suffered burns Bredahl said. Their injuries were not life-threatening ... |
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New York State Designates First Week in May Arson Awareness Week - ReadMedia (press release)
New York State Designates First Week in May Arson Awareness Week ReadMedia (press release), NY To kick off Arson Awareness Week, OFPC and the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs will host the 36th annual Public Fire Safety Educators' Conference at the NYS Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, New York. This conference brings together ... National Arson Awareness Week May 3-9, 2009-ARA Safety FIT Makes ... Arson Awareness Week: Arson for Profit in the US |
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