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New Rescue Boat Obtained for Gainesville Fire-Rescue

Photo by Delania Trigg, Gainesville Daily Register
After the rain the sun shines.
And the sun has recently shone brightly for Gainesville Fire-Rescue after a local group composed of business and industry officials joined together to provide and equip a new water rescue boat.
The boat, a Zodiac Futura, will be a greatly needed tool for [...]

Two Men Burned in ‘Bizarre’ Event

By Sandra Cason, Marshall News Messenger
Marshall Fire Department is investigating an incident which can only be described as “bizarre,” said Assistant Fire Chief Reggie Cooper.
A call was placed to police at about 9:05 a.m. Thursday by a concerned individual, who said two men had been severely burned and were seeking transportation to Parkland Hospital in [...]

Carson County Home Destroyed by Fire

Six teams respond to blaze, no injuries reported
by Josh Burton, Amarillo Globe-News
Photo by Michael Lemmons, Amarillo Globe-News
Potter County Fire-Rescue firefighters, as well as those from Panhandle, Groom and White Deer, responded to the blaze which destroyed the home.
Flames were visible from Highway 207 and nearby Interstate 40 and smoke was visible from Carson [...]

Remote Padre Island Fire’s Cause Unknown

by David Kassabian, Corpus Christi Caller-Times
The cause of a fire on a small island off the ski basin near Whitecap Boulevard on Padre Island was unknown Wednesday night, and officials planned to let the blaze burn itself out.
Residents reported the fire late Tuesday, said Corpus Christi Fire Department Capt. Chris McPherson. Firefighters are not able [...]

New Fire Station on Franz Road; EMS Facility on Westgreen

By KIMBERLY PIÑA, Houston Chronicle
West I-10 Fire Department’s Station 4 located north of the Katy Freeway has been demolished, and officials are building a new facility at the site. Plans to build a larger fire station at 22855 Franz Road are progressing according to schedule, Bobby Olsen, department spokesman, said.

DeSoto and Grapevine FF Associations Host Holiday Drives

from The Dallas Morning News
Holiday Toy Drive in DeSoto
The DeSoto Firefighters Association is sponsoring a holiday toy drive. New, unwrapped toys for children ages 6 through 11 will be accepted through Dec. 17 at all DeSoto fire stations. A collection box is also available in the main lobby at City Hall in DeSoto Town Center, [...]

Woman Dies In Fort Bend County House Fire

By Carl Willis, click2houston.com
Click here for video report.
Their grief could not be contained. Overwhelmed relatives exploded into tears after taking one look at the Fort Bend County home where a woman was killed in a fire.
“I just don’t know,” said Dianna Gradney. “I don’t understand.”
Fire investigators also have unanswered questions. They’re trying to [...]