Officials decline to address questions about public safety notifications DON JACOBS, HAYES HICKMAN, Knoxville News-Sentinel Although...
READ MOREReport: Critical Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service
by Peter Prochilo | Dec 14, 2016 | Firefighting, News
USFA and NVFC highlight issues related to health and safety National Volunteer Fire Council The United States Fire Administration (USFA)...
READ MOREDid Building Codes Contribute to Tennessee Wildfire Damage?
by Peter Prochilo | Dec 13, 2016 | Firefighting, News
County commissioners doubt new codes could have lessened wildfire damage JIM GAINES, Knoxville News-Sentinel Several Sevier County...
READ MORETennessee Wildfire Damages Exceed $500 Million
by Peter Prochilo | Dec 13, 2016 | News
Gatlinburg wildfires destroyed or damaged 2,460 structures and killed 14 people GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Local officials estimate that...
READ MOREExperts Warn of Wildfire Stress
by Peter Prochilo | Dec 13, 2016 | Firefighting, News
Struggles to cope among first responders and survivors JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – When U.S. Forest Ranger Jody...
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