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Paying Tribute to the 19 Fallen Firefighters and What we Can do to Prevent Similar Blazes Here at Home

By hicaliber | July 3, 2013 |

They were part of an elite squad confronting wildfires on the front line, setting up barriers to stop the spreading destruction. But in their unpredictable world, it doesn’t take much to turn a situation deadly. Who were the men of Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed fighting the Yarnell Hill fire Sunday? Fourteen of the…

4th of July Fire Safety

By hicaliber | July 1, 2013 |

Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to fireworks and outdoor cooking. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safe summer. The National Council on Fireworks Safety offers these common…