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Columbia College Firefighter hazing allegations in Californi Posted: 21 Jun 2007 07:01 PM GMT-06:00 Hazing Blog: Hazing News and Views– Moderated by Hank Nuwer » Blog Archive » Smoke or Fire? College Firefighter hazing allegations dragon in California.: Smoke or Fire? College Firefighter hazing allegations dragon in California. June 21st, 2007 Excerpt and link from Union Democrat: College hazing case lingers in limbo Published: June 21, 2007 By ALISHA WYMAN The Union Democrat Five months after a party where several Columbia College Fire Department firefighters allegedly hazed another firefighter, the Tuolumne County District Attorney hasn't given word on whether he will file charges. The office is still working with county sheriff's investigators in wrapping up their work, District Attorney Donald Segerstrom said. "There are a whole bunch of factors that go into a decision on whether or not you should charge someone with a crime," Segerstrom said. A 19-year-old Stockton student told deputies in January that other firefighters forced him to drink large quantities of beer, then kicked and punched him during a Jan. 15 off-campus party. He also alleged he and other firefighters on probationary status — or those relatively new to the department — have been previously harassed. Hazing is a crime, as noted in the California Penal Code. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the extent of physical injuries to a victim. Meanwhile, as time passes, interest in the college's Fire Department program has waned and concerns about firefighter response are growing, area fire officials said. "It is a disappointment that this process has taken as long as it has," college spokesman Doug Lau said. "I think everyone's waiting for a final decision, and we have no indication what it is now." Investigations ongoing The Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation but it is still working with the District Attorney's Office, said sheriff's spokesman Lt. Dan Bressler. CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

Red flag warning in effect until 9 pm pdt tonight for all the los angeles..sVentura and Santa Barbara county mountains... Posted: 21 Jun 2007 03:56 PM GMT-06:00 EDIS - Red flag warning in effect until 9 pm pdt tonight for all the los angeles... Ventura and Santa Barbara county mountains... except the santa moni: "HUMIDITIES IN THE MOUNTAINS ARE RUNNING FROM 8 TO 15 PERCENT...ABOUT 3 TO 5 PERCENT HIGHER THAN WEDNESDAY. HOWEVER... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS STILL EXIST DUE TO THE CONTINUED LOW HUMIDITIES AND DRY FUELS. WE ARE ANTICIPATING HUMIDITIES TO RECOVER WELL ENOUGH TONIGHT TO ALLOW THE RED FLAG WARNING TO EXPIRE AT 9 PM. HUMIDITIES WILL BE LOW AGAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BUT MOST AREAS SHOULD BE ABOVE 10 PERCENT. ... RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING DUE TO A PROLONGED PERIOD OF VERY LOW HUMIDITIES... A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES AT OR BELOW 10 PERCENT THIS AFTERNOON WILL RECOVER TO ABOVE CRITICAL LEVELS TONIGHT...THUS THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM. DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AGAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS...HOWEVER MOST AREAS SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE 10 PERCENT HUMIDITY. Instruction: A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING NOW. A PROLONGED PERIOD OF VERY LOW HUMIDITIES WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL. PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OR FIRE CREWS IN THE FIELD OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING. Area: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST- Affected Counties: Monterey, Santa Barbara, Kings, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Los Angeles CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

Cops: Fire crew used hydrant for pool Posted: 21 Jun 2007 12:50 PM GMT-06:00 Cops: Fire crew used hydrant for pool http://www.kcstar.com KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Police spotted a fire crew hooking their hose into a hydrant and filling a private swimming pool with water, authorities said. An internal investigation into Sunday's incident is under way and the three-person fire crew could face disciplinary action ranging from suspensions to being fired, said Mike Taylor, spokesman for Wyandotte County's Unified Government. Criminal charges could also be filed, he said. "Taking water from the hydrant to fill a private swimming pool without paying for it is theft," Taylor said Wednesday at a news conference. Taylor said the resident with the pool will get a bill after the Board of Public Utilities estimates the amount of water taken. The leader of the crew - a department veteran of more than 20 years who was serving as an acting captain - and the two other firefighters remain on duty during the investigation. CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

EDIS red flag warning remains in effect until 9 pm pdt this evening due to a prolonger period of very low humidities Posted: 21 Jun 2007 12:43 PM GMT-06:00 EDIS red flag warning remains in effect until 9 pm pdt this evening due to a prolonger period of very low humidities: A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. ALTHOUGH HUMIDITIES HAVE INCREASED 5 TO 10 PERCENT IN THE MOUNTAINS FROM WEDNESDAY...THEY ARE EXPECTED TO FALL AGAIN TODAY TO NEAR OR EVEN SLIGHTLY BELOW 10 PERCENT. FOR THIS REASON...THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT. OVERNIGHT TONIGHT HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO RECOVER TO ABOVE CRITICAL LEVELS IN MOST LOCATIONS... THEN DROP TO AROUND 15 PERCENT DURING THE DAY FRIDAY. Instruction: A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING NOW. A PROLONGED PERIOD OF VERY LOW HUMIDITIES WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL. PLEASE ADVISE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OR FIRE CREWS IN THE FIELD OF THIS RED FLAG WARNING. Area: VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST- Affected Counties: Monterey, Santa Barbara, Kings, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Los Angeles Sent: 2007-06-21T09:13:39-07:00 CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

LAFD News : Collaborative Effort in Santa Monica Major Emergency Fire Posted: 21 Jun 2007 12:05 PM GMT-06:00 LAFD News & Information: Collaborative Effort in Santa Monica Major Emergency Fire: Collaborative Effort in Santa Monica Major Emergency Fire On Monday, June 18, 2007 at 7:21 PM, 26 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 5 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, Dozers 1 and 2, Heavy Equipment 1, Southern California Edison and Gas, Santa Monica Prevention 1, 2 and 10, LAFD Agency Representative Assistant Chief Ralph Terrazas, all under the direction of Santa Monica Battalion Chief Carl Bjerke and Battalion Chief Mark Stormes responded to a Major Emergency Structure Fire at 1928 14th St. in the Santa Monica area. The initial 911 call into the OCD dispatch center indicated a commercial building was burning. The first arriving Santa Monica resources found a two story commercial building with fire through the roof. Within minutes, the roof of the structure collapsed. With a Mutual Aid agreement in place, the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department began the move up rotation in an effort to continue fire coverage for Santa Monica residents. Move up companies were quickly utilized as they became available in the Santa Monica area for use at the Major Emergency Structure Fire. The two Area A Coordinators combined resources during initial firefighting operations to contain the fire to the fire building and limit the fire's extension to surrounding exposures. Eighteen minutes later, the second floor showed signs of pending collapse and a collaborative decision was made to cease all interior firefighting and make an aggressive defensive stand. It took approximately 180 firefighters from the two agencies, 3 hours and 25 minutes to get a knockdown. The business, Imperial Media Services, reproduced CD's and had a large storage of compact disc cases. The cause and dollar loss of the incident is undetermined, pending the complete investigation by the Santa Monica Arson Unit. A Santa Monica Firefighter sustained a minor leg injury and was assessed, then transported to an area Santa Monica Hospital. (video) (photos) Submitted by d'Lisa Davies Los Angeles Fire Department CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

3-alarm fire burning at Treasure Island Posted: 21 Jun 2007 11:51 AM GMT-06:00 3-alarm fire burning at Treasure Island: 3-alarm fire burning at Treasure Island 06/21/2007 08:11:21 AM A three-alarm fire is burning on Treasure Island, a San Francisco Fire Department dispatcher said this morning. Smoke can be seen billowing from the abandoned warehouse. CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

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