Recent Examples on the WebThe website Transparent California shows that Parker was paid more than $119,000 as a San Jose firefighter in 2019.—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024 Three Charlotte Fire Department firefighters were injured early Thursday morning while fighting a house fire in north Charlotte.—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024 That blaze is 170 acres and is 45% contained, firefighters said.—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024 Seven people were found in chilly ocean waters clinging to a capsized boat, California firefighters reported.—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024 Made up of parishioners and pastors in their best church clothes, the group linked arms and shielded the firefighters from a mob.—Elaine Woo, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024 The house subsequently caught fire, but police prevented firefighters from entering the home due to the SWAT raid in progress.—Pamela Appea, Parents, 7 Apr. 2024 One wildfire temporarily triggered evacuation orders and two firefighters were taken to a hospital with burn injuries while battling the flames, Woodward County Emergency Manager Matt Lehenbauer told KOCO.—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024 Arlington police, firefighters and medics responded to the Bardin Green Apartments at around 12:45 a.m. that morning to conduct the welfare check.—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024
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