FIREFIGHTERS
THE NEW FORTY Damn straight Keith Ternes!
I am a law abiding citizen, for the most part. I have a healthy respect for laws and law enforcement, most of the time. I may violate an occasional traffic law by exceeding the speed limit or by parki...
Posted on 1/25/13 at 7:44 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Vote gives firefighters the boot
Representatives unanimously Thursday approved allowing Minnesota firefighters to use their boots to collect funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and other charities. Firefighters in some commu...
Posted on 3/18/10 at 11:26 AM
Gunman holding firefighters killed; 4 hostages OK 
Authorities say a gunman holding four firefighters in suburban Atlanta was shot dead when SWAT members stormed the home and that all the hostages are slightly injured but should be OK.
By Johnny Clark and Phillip Lucas , April 10, 2013
Minneapolis to accept applications for new firefighters
The Minneapolis Fire Department plans to accept applications for new firefighters next year, for the first time since 2006. The department is planning to fill openings as many longtime firefighters retire in coming years.
By Associated Press , December 17, 2012
High-fashion firefighters from Sedan, Minn., put out flames wearing long gowns (VIDEO)
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of article.A YouTube video of Ben Terhaar and Ted Aubart that shows the firefighters manning fire hoses while wearing long gowns has been a hot item since it was posted this weekend. As of this morning it had been seen by more than 50,000 viewers and has been featured on numerous national news sites. By this morning, the video had been view more than 100,000 times.
By Carolyn Lange , March 22, 2012
Oil Patch emergency
Volunteer firefighters getting burned out and either quitting or not responding to emergency calls is a growing concern for some Oil Patch fire departments.
By Teri Finneman , January 28, 2012
Minneapolis firefighter pleads not guilty to drug, gun charges
Brandon Josiha Granger, 34, entered the plea during a 12-minute initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Tony Leung on Friday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis. He was indicted Dec. 12 on three counts, including conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
By Abby Simons and David Chanen , December 31, 2011
City of St. Paul, firefighter settle discrimination suit for $528,000
William Eldredge hasn't fought a fire in about seven years because of diminished eyesight. He said the city tried to transfer him into a lower-paying job with lighter duties, and also tried to fire him because of the disability.
By Associated Press , November 24, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.: 3 firefighters hurt when ceiling collapses
Fire crews were called to a house fire about 5 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say the blaze started on the outside of the garage and spread to the home.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2011
Firefighters make progress on Agassiz refuge fire
A wildfire covering about 200 acres in Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge north of Thief River Falls continues to burn, but firefighters are making “significant progress,” refuge officials said Wednesday.
By Herald Staff Report , November 02, 2011
Costs reach $21 million to fight Minnesota's BWCA forest fire
Firefighting officials said in an update today that the Pagami Creek fire is now 91 percent contained, but strong winds in recent days have made it hard to pull crews and equipment back from the fire lines.
By Associated Press , October 17, 2011
Flags at half-staff today for fallen firefighters
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has directed all state agencies and offices to fly the American and North Dakota flags at half-staff today in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.
By Associated Press , October 16, 2011
BWCA area fire now 80% contained, authorities say
The fire information office reports today that the fire continues to burn over about 145 square miles.
By Associated Press , October 10, 2011
'Juneberry 3' wildfire in northwest Roseau County drawing to end
A few drops of rain fell Sunday on the massive “Juneberry 3” fire in the northwest corner of Roseau County and the wind remained light, helping firefighters feel they had nearly contained the blaze that ignited early Wednesday afternoon.
By Stephen J. Lee , October 10, 2011
Crookston OKs new fire chief
Longtime Crookston firefighter Tim Froeber has been chosen to replace the retiring Richard Rock as the Crookston fire chief.
By Herald Staff Report , October 04, 2011
Grand Forks hopes to fire up more female firefighters
Grand Forks hopes to attract more women firefighters as department looks toward expansionKelli Flermoen doesn’t think of herself as a number. She’s a firefighter. But she is one of just two females of the 63 uniformed firefighters with the Grand Forks Fire Department. That figure is very close to the national average, where women are less than 4 percent of the work force, according to a Cornell University study published in 2008.
By Chris Bieri , October 01, 2011
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