Police officer who beat firefighters to Ohio blaze blames city budget cuts for his injuries

October 6th, 2009 SoCal mountain blaze 75 percent containedWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — The wildfire burning near the community of Wrightwood in the San Bernardino Mountains was 75 percent contained at 7,128 acres Tuesday night, officials said.

September 12th, 2009 Calif. gov hails 2 firefighters killed in LA blazeLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined thousands of firefighters from around the country in honoring two veteran firemen who died last month fighting the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history.

August 11th, 2009 Ohio cop: Wife's Playboy photos led to harassmentGAHANNA, Ohio — An Ohio police officer claims he endured "a humiliating and intolerable working environment" after his wife appeared nude for Playboy early last year. Ron Fithen filed a lawsuit last week in Franklin County court.

August 5th, 2009 Official: Fire at Mich. fuel facility 'mostly out'VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Mich.

July 6th, 2009 About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. plantCUDAHY, Wis.

July 4th, 2009 Firefighters battle big blaze at shuttered SC millROCK HILL, S.C. — A shuttered mill in northwestern South Carolina has caught fire, spewing clouds of dense, black smoke visible for miles.

July 3rd, 2009 Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-riseLONDON — Firefighters are battling a blaze that has trapped about 30 people in a London high-rise. London Fire Brigade says 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are at the scene of the blaze in Camberwell, south London.

July 1st, 2009 Real blaze hits Ohio house used for fire trainingSYLVANIA, Ohio — A vacant house in flames must have looked familiar to northwestern Ohio firefighters. Less than 24 hours earlier, they were at the same house putting out fires for a training exercise.

June 28th, 2009 Boston police disband Mounted Unit in budget moveBOSTON — The clip-clop of police horses will no longer heard on Boston streets. The nation's first Mounted Unit will be disbanded Tuesday because of budget cuts, its 12 horses given new homes — at least until the city can come up with funds to restore the unit.

May 29th, 2009 Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass at parkSANDUSKY, Ohio — An Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass at a public park said he just wanted to make his city look nice. John Hamilton said he took control of the situation because the grass in Sandusky's Central Park was about a foot high.

May 10th, 2009 6 San Antonio firefighters treated for chlorineSAN ANTONIO — Authorities in Texas say six firefighters in San Antonio have been hospitalized after being exposed to chlorine gas while battling a blaze at a cemetery. Assistant fire chief David Coatney told the San Antonio Express-News that the firefighters experienced burning skin and some had trouble breathing after dealing with the blaze early Sunday.

May 9th, 2009 Firefighters battle blaze at historic Vegas casinoLAS VEGAS — Firefighters are battling a blaze at a vacant building that's part of the historic and long-shuttered Moulin Rouge hotel-casino in Las Vegas. No injuries are reported.

May 9th, 2009 Ohio delays giving inmates laid-off janitors' jobsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has delayed a plan to use prisoners to replace Statehouse janitors and groundskeepers who were laid off because of budget cuts. Prisons spokeswoman Andrea (ahn'-DRAY-uh) Carson said Friday the state wants to make sure the plan is thoroughly reviewed.

May 9th, 2009 Gas explosion injures 6 RI firefighters, 1 officerPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A driver hit a natural gas line at an apartment building and set off a gas explosion that injured six Rhode Island firefighters and a police officer.

April 23rd, 2009 SC wildfire chars 3,000 acres near popular beachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Firefighters fear another day of strong winds and low humidity could keep spreading a coastal wildfire that has charred thousands of acres and spread smoke over some of the busiest tourist spots in South Carolina.