One of America's great traditions struggles to stay alive.
By Lou Angeli
WILMINGTON, DE (March 29, 2009) -- They are the folks who leave behind family and home at a moment’s notice to help a neighbor or other any person in need. That’s the story of 800,000 Americans...
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VP claims driver in fatal '72 wreck was drunk because that's what officials told him!
WILMINGTON, DE (March 26, 2009) – This narrative is in response to a CBS Report suggesting that a Pennsylvania man, Curtis Dunn, who was involved in the fatal accident involving Vice...
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A History Lesson in American Firefightingby: Lou AngeliOrganized chaos. That's how the fire scene is often described. The adrenaline charged atmosphere feels like a battleground. But in this war zone there's no...
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Mayor Michael Nutter
by: Lou Angeli
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Back in early November, Philly Mayor Michael Nutter announced plans to cut 7 companies from the Philadelphia Fire Department roster. The closings were part of a larger budget cut package that will eventually...
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(Anytown USA) -- Unless you live in a large urban area, or highly populated suburban community, chances are that you, your family and possessions are protected by volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. In fact, current statistics show that of this nation’s 1,000,000...
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Mt. Sinai Study Fails To Enroll Out-Of-State 9/11 Responders
by: Lou AngeliNew York, NY (September 6, 2007) -- On the eve of the 6th anniversary of the attacks on America, the Brooklyn Borough Hall will play host to a Congressional Sub-Committee which is scheduled to listen...
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(Anytown, USA) -- When a firefighter loses his life in a burning structure it is usually a result of unanticipated or unexpected fire development, not the inadequacies of command or even a firefighter’s skills....
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