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New York City Fire Department Plans Improved Gas Leak Response

The New York City Fire Department will now have a much greater role in responding to reports of possible gas leaks, according to an order made by Mayor Bill de Blasio in response to the March explosion that leveled two …

Some Indianapolis Fire Response Times Under Review

Public safety officials have started investigating whether Indianapolis Fire Department crews falsely reported early arrival times at two fire scenes even though they were still driving to those fires. The probe, opened July 12, was spurred by information gathered by …

Illinois Fire Departments Receive $300,000 in Federal Grants

Six fire departments across Illinois will split nearly $300,000 in federal grants aimed at improving response to fires and other emergencies. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced the grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. …

South Dakota City Getting $3.3 Million Fire Hall

The western South Dakota community of Lead (leed) is getting a $3.3 million fire hall. Ground was broken late last week for the facility that is being built largely with the help of a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development …