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Calif. Residents Flee as 1,000 Firefighters Battle Flames

12/06/2017

The Ventura County wildfire has burned over 50,000 acres, forcing 27,000 residents to evacuate. Residents Flee as 1,000 Firefighters Battle Calif. Flames

The Ventura County wildfire has...

12/06/2017

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Calif. Blaze in Homeless Camp May Have Exposed Firefighters to Hepatitis A

09/27/2017

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Firefighters were tested and received injections to prevent infection after responding to a fire at a homeless encampment that apparently contained large amounts of feces and urine.

Firefighters were tested and...

09/27/2017

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Calif. Fire Dept. Honors Lifesavers

10/16/2014

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More than 30 people were recognized for their efforts in protecting the Glendale community.

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10/16/2014

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Calif. High School Students Assist Police, Firefighters in Emergency Drill

08/11/2014

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The drill was part of a series of "active-shooter" training sessions that involved Burbank patrol officers, detectives, sergeants and lieutenants as well as Burbank firefighters and paramedics.

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08/11/2014

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Calif. Fire Department to Charge $100 for Emergency Visits without Transportation

07/01/2014

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The fee, which insurance companies will generally cover, was derived by calculating personnel costs for a typical response, which generally lasts 20 minutes, Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan said.

The fee, which insurance...

07/01/2014

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