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| | Two people were killed and 19 others were injured when a small plane crashed through the roof of a building near Fullerton Municipal Airport on Thursday, police said. Eyewitness News has learned the pilot and his 16-year-old daughter died in the crash. Police and firefighters responded to a furniture warehouse in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue after the crash … |
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| | | VIDEO: The fire chief of Delray Beach said he's committed to preventing crashes like the one involving a Brightline train and a fire rescue truck this past weekend that left more than a dozen people injured. "Our thoughts are with the passengers, Brightline team members, and everyone affected by this incident. We are thankful there were no fatalities and remain … |
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| | | Today, President Biden will announce eight recipients of the Medal of Valor. Pursuant to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001, which President Biden co-sponsored when serving as a Senator, the President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a Medal of Valor to a public safety officer for extraordinary valor above and beyond the … |
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| | | PHOTOS: Charlotte Fire Department’s Ladder Company Training program stands as a testament to the department’s commitment to being an all-hazards resource for the community. For Captain Kevin Newell, a training officer with Charlotte Fire, the program is about more than just skills; it’s about preparedness, innovation, and teamwork in serving a growing and dynamic city. “Ladder companies have to be … |
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| | | VIDEO: Prime-time network television has been filled with shows featuring police, firefighters and other first responders for decades. “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago PD,” “Blue Bloods,” “Fire Country,” “SWAT,” “9-1-1” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” were all among the top 30 shows on network TV, according to Nielsen, in late November. But we asked real first responders how authentic their … |
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