Daily Archives: August 11, 2015

What happens when you shoot down a drone | Statter911

In our discussion following the attempt by firefighters in Orange County, New York to use a hose line to shoot down a drone over a house fire, a number of people applauded the efforts. Some went so far as to … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Virginia firefighter’s comment about fighting back against police getting scrutiny – Firefi ghter reacts to controversy | Statter911

A website called “Stop The Cop Haters” has written about a Fairfax County, Virginia firefighter’s comment on Facebook that appears to encourage the public to physically fight back against police. Khalil B. Adbul-Rasheed identifies himself on his Facebook page as … Continue reading

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Violent Extremism and Its Roots in the U.S. Corrections System

For most of the duration of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn (which replaced Iraqi Freedom on September 1, 2010), Camp Bucca in southern Iraq was the major facility for incarcerating terrorists, insurgents, and others detained as a result of … Continue reading

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Number of Ground Zero responders with 9/11-linked cancers hits 3,700 | New York Post

The rising toll of Ground Zero responders and others afflicted with 9/11-linked cancers has hit 3,700. The staggering tally of those suffering cancers certified by the feds as 9/11-related includes FDNY members (1,100), cops and other Ground Zero responders (2,134), … Continue reading

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Alabama firefighters quarantined after possible Ebola exposure, AL.com reports | NOLA.com

Alabama firefighters quarantined after possible Ebola exposure, AL.com reports Several firefighters in Birmingham, Ala. were quarantined Tuesday (Aug 4) night after they treated a patient with Ebola-like symptoms, according to a report from AL.com. via Alabama firefighters quarantined after possible … Continue reading

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