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Architect of Hollywood Hills Mansion Damaged in Fire is Charged in Firefighter’s Death

lschmidt2011 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:17:46 +0000

Prosecutors allege that Gerhard Becker, 48, ignored safety recommendations and installed outdoor fireplaces inside the $11-million home after inspections were completed. He’s been charged in the death of L.A. firefighter Glenn Allen. Becker’s pleaded not guilty.

Hero Chihuahuas Alert Family, Perish in House Fire

lschmidt2011 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:51:51 +0000

Patsy Holt was in the bath tub, preparing for church about 9:30 a.m. Sunday when her three chihuahuas — Boo Boo, Jack, and Kerry King — started to bark. “I saw the lights flicker and then I heard an explosion,” Pasty Holt, 56, said. “And I heard my son say, ‘Mom, the house is on fire!”

Careless Smoking Blamed for Fatal Mobile Home Fire

lschmidt2011 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:08:17 +0000

Careless smoking has been ruled the cause of a fire that killed a couple in their unit at the Westland Meadows Mobile Home Park in Michigan early Friday morning.

Infant Treated for Smoke Inhalation after 3-Alarm Fire

lschmidt2011 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:03:09 +0000

Multiple fire and emergency crews were called to a large three-alarm fire Sunday morning in the Town of Alabama. Crews arrived shortly after 10:30 a.m. to find the old two-story farmhouse completely engulfed in flames.

Firefighters Rescue Woman, Unaware Child is Trapped in Attic

lschmidt2011 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:57:44 +0000

As firefighters doused the last of the flames that engulfed a home on Chicago’s Far South Side Saturday, they had no idea a 7-year-old boy remained trapped inside, Fire Department officials said.

Trailer fire claims life of 7-year-old boy in Maine

lschmidt2011 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:41:15 +0000

Tragedy struck a local family Friday morning as a camper fire claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy. The State Fire Marshal’s Office identified the boy as Christian Rand, whose body was discovered in the burned-out trailer just after 9:30 a.m.

Smoke Alarms Put to the Test

lschmidt2011 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:35 +0000

Smoke detectors save lives, plain and simple. They can give you precious seconds when time matters most “In a fire every minute counts,” states Lt. Keith Smith of the Lexington Fire Department.

Should Residential Inspections Come Before Commercial?

lschmidt2011 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:22:52 +0000

As budgets get tighter, we need to focus resources where fire risk is greatest—residential occupancies.

Tip from Hospital Saves Maryland Family from CO

lschmidt2011 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:10:03 +0000

Officials at Children’s National Medical Center called authorities after they couldn’t reach a child’s family after blood work revealed a high level of carbon monoxide.

National Fire Council Award Nomination Period Opens

lschmidt2011 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:57:21 +0000

National Volunteer Fire Council’s awards nomination period is now open. Nominations are being sought for the: Lifetime Achievement Award, Fire Prevention Award, Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award. Recognize the great work within our communities! Please note that the Junior award deadlines are being extended to March.

If you have any questions you can email mailto:nvfcoffice@nvfc.org or call 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832).

Learn more about all of these awards and submit your nominations today at www.nvfc.org/about-us/awards.