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Houston Fire Chief: Recommit to Safety After Firefighter Death

The Houston fire chief says the recent death of a firefighter from injuries he suffered four years ago must spur a renewed commitment to firefighter safety to avoid future fatalities. Chief Samuel Pena spoke at a memorial service for retired …

Report: Response to Deadly Houston Fire Hampered by Confusion

Efforts last year to battle a hotel fire that killed four Houston firefighters were hampered by confusion over who was in charge, cluttered radio channels and other disorganization, according to a report. But Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison said that …

Investigation of Deadly Houston Fire Focuses on Kitchen

Investigators trying to determine the cause of a blaze where four Houston firefighters were killed are focusing on an attic and the kitchen area of a restaurant connected to the motel where the fire spread and then the structure collapsed, …