Fire News headlines May 14, 2009

Links to today's news items of interest

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Fire News

• At Least 50 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Lounge In Kern Place
• Fire War Is Raging Over O.T. - Commish: Union Axed Deal
• Would-Be Firefighter DeGuara Lands In Jail
• In The Firehouse, Things Are So Simple As Black And White

Union News

• IAFF Urges Lawmakers To Bolster Airport Safety By Improving Fire Fighting Standards

Wildland News

• Rain Could Aid Florida Firefighters
• Firefighters In Santa Barbara Brace For Winds

Line Of Duty Death News

• Shreveport Fire Department Firefighter Dies After Incident

Blunders News

• Volunteer Monaca Firefighter Charged In Super Bowl Couch Burning

Legal Issues News

• Decision Upheld In $1M W-B Firefighter Contract Dispute
• Driver Charged In Death Of Plains Twp. Firefighter

Safety News

• Tracking System To Boost Firefighter Safety