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• New York Firefighter's Injury May Lead to Change in Law

  Assemblyman Joe Morelle says a bill that will close a loophole in New York State insurance law and protect the tens of thousands of first responders who protect us will soon be sent to the governor's desk for his signature. It took the life-changing injury of a local volunteer firefighter to bring this loophole to light.

• Knox County, TN Deputy Cites Rural/Metro Fire Truck Driver

  A Knox County sheriff's deputy cited the driver of a Rural/Metro firetruck after the firefighter allegedly wouldn't move his engine out of a lane of traffic at a crash scene on Interstate 75. Administrators of both agencies contend the incident is isolated, rare and doesn't reflect the kind of relationship that has developed between its members.

• Police Vs. Fire or Fire Vs. Police

  Sargent Brad Sprauge IL State Police Officer and Respondersafety.com Police Page Editor provides some insightful comments on the relationship between law enforcement and the fire service at highway incident scenes. This is a must read for all responders.

• United Kingdom: West Yorkshire Patrol Constable Death Case Goes to Crown Court

  A lorry driver accused of causing the death of a police officer who was hit by a vehicle as he helped a stranded motorist on a motorway has had his case referred to Crown Court. Andrew Abernethy, 45, of Rembrandt Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester, is charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of Pc Mark Goodlad. Another story on this matter: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/regional-news/lorry-driver-in-court-over-pc-death-1-4638418

• Texas Officer Reflects on Accident 20 Years Later

  When he received a call last week telling him an officer's patrol vehicle was hit by what appeared to be a drunk driver, Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins felt his heart drop. He thought back to 20 years ago when he had almost lost his life to a drunk driver.