Firefighters
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First responders lobby for nationwide broadband network
CommentPolice and firefighters lobbied lawmakers on Capitol Hill for a nationwide broadband network to be set aside for first responders Wednesday.
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The high salaries of top cops, firefighters
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You may be happy to know that police and fire chiefs in the region may be paid more than elected leaders.
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Prince George's firefighters, EMS get $1.2M grant
CommentFirefighters and emergency responders in Prince George's County are receiving more than $1.2 million in federal grant funding to upgrade their communications equipment.
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D.C. weather Thursday is rainy with some frontogenetic forcing
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Raining this evening and tomorrow. Also, watch out for anomalously high PWATs, as well as gusty winds following a fropa.
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Frederick fire destroys barn, kills lambs
A fast-spreading blaze that forced firefighters to haul in water on tanker trucks has destroyed a barn and killed several lambs in Frederick County.
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Firefighters find man on roof with garden hose
Fairfax City firefighters isolate and extinguish the fire early on Jan. 30.
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Fire on Westway In Greenbelt
Crews are currently investigating a fire that occurred Jan. 3 on Westway.
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Santa’s helpers
SSSA students collect toys for Firefighters and Friends annual drive.
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Space heater causes Aspen Hill apartment fire
Firefighters had to rescue several people from the balconies of an apartment building in Aspen Hill on Dec. 16.
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Firefighters battle stubborn blaze on Braddock
Fire started in basement, undermining the floor of the house.
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The blotter:
Frederick County fire officials say two firefighters were injured while battling a blaze at a medical clinic in a historic farmhouse in Frederick.
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First responders get special Thanksgiving spread
CommentIt's one of the region's more heart-warming Thanksgiving traditions: a special spread for first responders.
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Body found in NW D.C. home after fire
A body was discovered Nov. 22 in a Northwest home after firefighters put out a blaze, D.C. Fire and EMS reported.
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D.C. EMTs accused of lying about rescue
Alleged delayed response ends with death of elderly woman.
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Firefighters suffer minor injuries in Clinton house fire
CommentA fire broke out at a vacant home in Clinton, leaving three firefighters with minor burns, Prince George’s County Fire spokesman Mark Brady said.
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Fire destroys McLean house that was under construction
Firefighters on arrival encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from all sides of the single-family, three-story home.
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County firefighter collects donations for troops
County Firefighter and Paramedic Nicole Hardman collects donations for troops overseas.
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Montgomery County first responders shave heads for cancer charity
Montgomery County police and fire/rescue personnel take part in "Be Brave and Shave."
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