I realize this has been relevant news for a while now, but it seems to be gaining strength in the western PA area.

Volunteer numbers dwindling

Woohoo!!!!

PBF IAFF Local No. 1

Link- http://www.sbsun.com/letters/ci_8552779?source=email



Official arrogance

Article Launched: 03/12/2008 10:38:46 PM PDT





"Once again, government employees have arrogantly abused the people.

March 5, around 12:15 p.m., the California Highway Patrol stopped all eastbound traffic near Alabama Street in Redlands to make way for a funeral procession. Said procession consisted of dozens of firetrucks from dozens of agencies and departments.



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Believe it or not, we have the 2nd largest St. Patty's Day parade in the nation, only behind New York City. You always here of Boston's, Chicago's and NYC's, but Pittsburgh is right up there folks! We are steeped with Irish tradition around here. Be proud to be Irish! Be proud to be an Irish firefighter!…



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The Pine Township Engine Company announced today the funeral arrangements for Brad Holmes, who died Wednesday morning from injuries suffered in a Feb. 29 house fire in Grove City.



Funeral home visitation will be held at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City, Mercer County, at the following times: 2-4 p.m. and 6-9p.m. Friday.



There will be a FireFighter Memorial Service on March 7 at 7:00 pm at Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove… Continue

On the morning of February 29th two Pine Township Firefighters were injured battling a blaze which claimed the life of a 44 year old Grove City, PA woman. One has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. The other is in critical condition at a Pittsburgh, PA hospital. Here are some related links to the story.



Pine Twp Station 85 link

http://www.fire.pinetownship.org/



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