FIREFIGHTER VIDEO NEWS for 3.12.2012:

Colby, Wisconsin Firefighter Laid to Rest
Kampmeyer worked as a deputy for Marathon County and was a volunteer firefighter.


















COLBY (WAOW) - Thousands gathered in Colby to bid a final farewell to a fallen firefighter. People across the state have come to know Jamison Kampmeyer and the legacy he leaves behind. Kampmeyer died while battling a blaze at the historic Abby Theatre in Abbotsford on Sunday. He worked as a volunteer firefighter in Colby. And was also a deputy for the Marathon County Sheriff's department.

A final farewell: Remembering Jamison Kampmeyer - WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports


Oklahoma City Firefighter Faces New Challenge
Oklahoma City firefighter battles fires and Parkinson’s disease

OKLAHOMA CITY (News9) - A metro firefighter is fighting more than fires. Right now, he's in a battle to overcome something that could transform his life. But he's still on the job every day. "When he came to me and told me about his condition, I was really rather shocked," Maj. Mike Coker said. Kidd was scared that his calling might be in jeopardy when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 29.

Local Firefighter Takes On Different Kind Of Fight - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |


Massachusetts Firefighter Apologizes to Mayor for Fatal Fire Remarks

Haverhill firefighter apologizes after saying mayor should be charged with murder.



The Eagle Tribune - Haverhill firefighter Todd Guertin apologizes to Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini for his comments after a deadly fire on Washington Street March 7, 2012.


Worcester Community Honors Fallen Firefighter and Surviving Partner
Worcester Firefighter Brian Carroll honored by community remembering deadly fire.



WORCESTER, Mass. (WHDH) - Firefighter Brian Carroll was honored for his bravery in Worcester on Wednesday after he was seriously injured in a December fire that took the life of his friend and fellow firefighter.“The first five minutes was absolute hell,” said Carroll, speaking out for the first time since the deadly fire.



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