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| | | | | | A fierce fire destroyed a nearly 130-year-old building in downtown Merced on Monday morning. The fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. at the former Merced County library building on 22nd near M Street. "Tragic ending for a majestic building," said Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke. The Merced County Historical Society says the structure was originally the county's first high school, … |
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| | | | | | VIDEO: A major battle is underway to bring awareness to a shortage of firefighters in Michigan compared to many other states. From cities to suburbs, the lack of staffing is being called a threat to public safety, but a new proposal is aimed at finding a solution to the problem. I went on a ride along with Warren Fire Department … |
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| | | | | | PHOTOS: A mansion in Weston was destroyed by a fire that appeared to be the result of turkey frying, firefighters said. The Weston Fire Department said it responded to 40 Weston Rd. around 3:40 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. Callers initially described the incident as a garage fire. By the time firefighters arrived, they said the fire had rapidly extended … |
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| | | | | | The fire service is undergoing a transformation, one that better recognizes the often-forgotten areas of health and wellness alongside operational effectiveness. After nearly 32 years with the FDNY, I have taken on a new role, the role of managing director at the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), a nonprofit affiliate of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Our mission is … |
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| | | | | | PHOTOS: Perhaps the most enduring memories of Diamond Lake in Mundelein are of summer days gone by, when scores of frolicking visitors from Chicago and elsewhere enjoyed the resorts, dance pavilions and other lakefront attractions. Indeed, a rail spur line at one point ran to the southern shore to accommodate visitors, and the area that eventually became the far south … |
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