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	Bullhead City Fire Department :: www.bullheadfire.org
		The threat of fire and its devastating effects on life and property are of major importance
		and priority for the Bullhead City Fire Department.
		City firefighters respond in a rapid and safe manner with occupant safety and rescue of
	www.bullheadfire.org (642 words)

	City on fire \| thebulletin.org
		The direction of fire winds in regions near the river would be modified by the water, but the overall wind pattern from these two huge and nearly contiguous fire zones would be similar to that of a single mass fire and will be treated as one.
		Famous line fires include the great urban fires that destroyed London (1666), Chicago (1871), and San Francisco (1906); the forest fire that swept Peshtigo, Wisconsin (1871); the suburban fire that burned the Oakland, California, hills (1991); and the combined forest and suburban fires that recently devastated southern California (2003).
		Fire environments created by mass fires are fundamentally more violent and destructive than smaller-scale fires, and they are far less affected by external weather conditions.
	www.thebulletin.org /article.php?art_ofn=jf04eden (4827 words)

	City on Fire: The Story of Texas City, Texas and 20th Century America's Greatest Man-Made Disaster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In 1947, Texas City was experiencing boom times, bristling with chemical and oil plants, built to fuel Europe's seemingly endless appetite for the raw materials needed to rebuild its ruined cities.
		City on Fire is a painstakingly researched saga of one of the most profound but forgotten disasters in American history.
		In 1947, Texas City's youthful war-hero mayor and a firebrand priest were collaborating on unheard-of social changes, levying taxes on Monsanto, Union Carbide, Amoco, and other corporations, improving conditions for the African-American and Hispanic laborers crowded into "The Bottom" near the putrid waterfront and chemical plants.
	www.billminutaglio.com /cityonfire.html (813 words)

	City on Fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		City on Fire is also the title of a 1979 film with Leslie Nielsen, Henry Fonda, Shelley Winters and Ava Gardner, as well as a fantasy novel by Walter Jon Williams.
		City on Fire (Simplified Chinese: 龙虎风云, Pinyin: Lóng hǔ fēng yún) is a gritty and stylish 1987 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee and Sun Yueh.
		Reservoir Dogs borrows several key plot elements and scenes, most notably the famous Mexican standoff near the end of the film, though the styles and storylines are quite different, and the standoff has quite a different outcome.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_on_Fire (279 words)

	city on fire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		An excellent, in-depth exploration of Hong Kong moviemaking, City on Fire describes the past and future state of this "city of commerce," which is host to the number one per capita film production base in the industry.
		The Hong Kong film industry, as City on Fire shrewdly shows, is one in which multiple films are made simultaneously, and on the cheap.
		City on Fire also includes an outstanding epilogue in which celebrated actors and directors offer their perspectives about working in Hollywood.
	www2.scc-fl.com /lstokes/book/Filmbill.htm (282 words)

	Queen City Barrel Fire Now Five Alarms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Initial reports said the blaze was a three alarm fire that was later upgraded to a five alarm.
		The fire is in what is believed to be a building that was part of Queen City Barrel at the corner of South and Woodrow Streets.
		Fire officials believe the explosions are the lids of empty barrels inside being popped off by the heat of the fire.
	www.wcpo.com /news/2004/local/08/19/fire_breaking.html (566 words)

	City on Fire (1979) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		City on Fire is one of the poorest of the 70s disaster films, but not the very worst (Meteor, Avalanche, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure are all a touch worse).
		The fire is started by a disgruntled employee at a power station.
		Within an hour, it has spread beyond the power station to the whole city, and the film focuses in particular on the hospital, which is fast becoming an unsurvivable inferno.
	us.imdb.com /Title?0078976 (492 words)

	City on Fire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chow Yun-Fat is mesmerizing in City on Fire as he covers a wide range of emotions and he is obvious comfortable in Ko Chow skin as he effortlessly captures the characters essence.
		City on Fire came at the beginning of the Heroic Bloodshed genre and Lam injects fresh ideas into the formula without ever becoming to stale something that plagues many films the came later near the end of this genre's popularity.
		City on Fire is presented in its original 1:85:1 aspect ratio and it would have benefited from an anamorphic enhancement.
	www.10kbullets.com /reviews/cityonfire.htm (744 words)

	City On Fire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Last time the duo fanned the flames was at the art museum ARoS in Aarhus in January, 2007, where they created the illusion that the museum was burning – all by the use of video projections.
		In the firing line is now another important monument within Danish culture, Copenhagen Cathedral, which in the bicentennial year of the British bombardment of Copenhagen – the first terror attack in history on a major European city – will again fall victim to the ravages of fire.
		With their illusionary, temporary monument, City on Fire hopes to bring attention to and make us reflect on the roots of Western culture and the destruction connected with it.
	www.cityonfire.org (253 words)

	Encyclopedia: New York City Fire Department
		The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has the responsibility of protecting citizens and property in New York City's five boroughs from fires and fire hazards, as well as first response to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
		The twin towers, photographed from the west The World Trade Center in New York City was a complex of seven buildings leased by Larry Silverstein from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey around a central plaza, near the south end of Manhattan in the downtown financial district.
		The New York City Police Department (NYPD), the largest police department in the United States, has primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/New-York-City-Fire-Department (735 words)

	Fire & Emergency Information, City of Longmont, Colorado
		The Longmont Fire Department is staffed with over 80 dedicated men and women who stand ready to serve you and the community in many ways.
		The Fire Department Safety Education Coordinator provides fire and injury prevention training to virtually every student in the City through the school system.
		If you would like to learn more about your Fire Department, tours are available at each of the city's fire stations.
	www.ci.longmont.co.us /fire (413 words)

	Walter Jon Williams: City on Fire
		City On Fire examines the results of that coup as Constantine becomes the Minster of Resources and he places Aiah in the position of Director of the newly-formed Plasm E Department.
		Perhaps what sets City On Fire apart from so many other books is the fact that it is looking at the post-revolutionary situation and revealing that, although none of the characters seem to see it, the new reforming government is as corrupt as the former government.
		City On Fire does a wonderful job examining the after-effects of a political coup on the macro level.
	www.sfsite.com /~silverag/williams.html (463 words)

	City of SeaTac - Fire Department Home
		The City of SeaTac is divided into major response zones and is served by the City's three fire stations.
		Station 45 (headquarters) serves the southern portion of the city and is located at 2929 South 200th Street.
		Station 46 serves the center of the City and is located at 3521 South 170th Street.
	www.ci.seatac.wa.us /department/firehome.htm (308 words)

	Fire Department \| City of Temecula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The City of Temecula contracts with the County of Riverside for fire protection.
		The County provides the City with a variety of equipment and is also responsible for its maintenance.
		Temecula's Fire Department participates in several fire education programs that are suitable for all age groups.
	www.cityoftemecula.org /cityhall/publicSafety/fire.htm (260 words)

	City of Knoxville - Fire Department KFD
		The City of Knoxville Fire Department provides fire protection and rescue services to nearly 100 square miles within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville serving approximately 175,000 citizens.
		Through the Fire Prevention Bureau the department conducts in-depth pre-fire plans for all commercial facilities in an effort to save lives and reduce property loss.
		Chief Perez joined the Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Department in 1970 as a firefighter and was promoted through the ranks, holding progressively more responsible positions including lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, division chief, executive assistant fire chief and director of trauma services.
	www.ci.knoxville.tn.us /kfd (496 words)

	New York City Fire Department Sources and Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		county or assistant county fire marshal, sheriff, or by a...
		The FDNY is the largest combined Fire and EMS provider in the world serving and area of more than 310 square miles and...
		What to do After a Fire FDNY Units Contracting Opportunities Mission Statement of the New York City Fire Department As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and...
	www.newyorkcitypr.com /newyorkcityfiredepartment (1348 words)

	Culver City Fire Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Culver City Fire Department is dedicated to providing prompt, quality services through personal growth, respect and support for each other, and for the community.
		Chief Eastman was hired on the department in 1977 as a Firefighter and has been with the Culver City Fire Department for 26 years.
		Chief Eastman is the past President of the California Fire Chiefs Association - EMS Section and past President of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association - EMS Section.
	www.culvercity.org /fire/fire.html (401 words)

	Michigan City, Indiana : Online City Hall : Fire Department
		Chief Ralph Martin is an experienced professional with 30 years of experience on the Michigan City Fire Department.
		With four station houses covering approximately 21 square miles, the Michigan City Fire Department is here to serve and protect 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
		All 85 firefighters are full-time fire professionals and are assisted by 2 civilian staff members.
	www.emichigancity.com /cityhall/departments/fire (335 words)

	Ashland City Fire Department - We're Quick, We're Trained, We're Nice
		The Ashland City Fire Department is a progressive fire department which values our rich, traditional heritage.
		Ashland City Fire Department's career firefighters all came from the volunteer staff, insuring a positive and cooperative relationship between the two.
		Although Ashland City Fire Department has always been lucky to have strong community support, since the tragic events of September 11, 2001 that support has increased.
	www.ashlandcity.net /fire.html (378 words)

	Fire Department Home Page, James City County, Virginia
		This is accomplished through the use of emergency preparedness plans, fire prevention codes, public education, fire investigation, and other specialized fire fighting, medical, and prevention mitigation response.
		The Fire Administration Office is comprised of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Administrative Support Staff personnel.
		Fire Administration is located at Fire Station 3 on John Tyler Highway and is open Monday through Fridays 8:00 a.m.
	www.james-city.va.us /resources/fire/dept_fire.html (444 words)

	Bossier City Fire Department
		The Bossier City Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant flow tests between the dates of April 1 and May 30, 2002.
		The Fire Department is committed to providing the highest quality of emergency and non-emergency response.
		I invite you to visit a fire station nearest your home and meet the firefighting professionals who are always ready to come to your aid.
	www.bossierfire.com /admin/bcfd.asp (214 words)

	Campbell City Fire Department
		As of October 1, 2001 The Osceola County board of commissioners voted to not renew the contract with Campbell City Volunteer Fire Department.
		Osceola County Fire Rescue is now a combination department with all volunteer members serving the county.
		Campbell City still exists as a not for profit organization, but no longer participates in fire fighting activities.
	www.geocities.com /campbellcity21/ccfd.htm (110 words)

	City of Iowa City, Iowa - Official Web Site
		The Iowa City Fire Department is dedicated to providing the community progressive, high quality emergency and preventive services.
		Fifty-seven full-time firefighters provide fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials emergency response to approximately 63,027 residents in the 25 square-mile incorporated area of Iowa City, including the University of Iowa main campus.
		Iowa City Fire Department community projects include: fire safety education, fire station tours, juvenile firesetters intervention, a mobile fire safety education trailer, ride-along program, the Safety Village, and is a co-leader with Mercy Hospital of the Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition.
	www.icgov.org /fire/index.asp (216 words)

	City of Fire Review -- September 4, 2003 :: d20 Magazine Rack :: Are You Game Enough?
		City of Fire is a DUNGEONS and DRAGONS ® novel written by T.H. Lain and published by Wizards of the Coast.
		City of Fire is the fourth novel in Wizards of the Coast’s DUNGEONS and DRAGONS ® novel series, which presents the iconic DandD characters in a series of typical adventures.
		The motivations, decisions, and plot twists in the last half of the story are a bit forced — it’s a bit too much of a stretch to imagine this particular bunch of (low-level) adventurers taking on the challenges they do.
	www.d20zines.com /html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=615&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 (885 words)

	City on Fire
		City on Fire is probably most famous in the West as the movie that provided some of the inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs.
		However, "City on Fire", a Hong Kong action movie directed by Ringo Lam in 1987 is by far the biggest influence on "Reservoir Dogs".
		The relationship between Chow (the undercover cop) and Fu (the gangster) is mirrored by that of Orange and White.
	www.hkfilm.net /cityfire.htm (937 words)

	City of Oklahoma City \| Fire Department
		The Fire Department, with more than a thousand employees at 40 work sites, provides fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and other emergency services.
		The Fire Department is partially funded from a 3/4 cent dedicated public safety sales tax approved by voters in 1990.
		The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OCFD) serves a population of almost a half-million people over an area of 621 square miles.
	www.okc.gov /fire (145 words)

	City on Fire \| MetaFilter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		City on Fire - a fairly long article on the effects of a large (300 kt) nuclear detonation.
		Average air temperatures in the burning areas after the attack would be well above the boiling point of water; winds generated by the fire would be hurricane force; and the fire would burn everywhere at this intensity for three to six hours.
		If we're gonna talk about citybusters and fires, it's interesting, in a horrifying if detached way, to consider what would happen if, say, the area from Trenton, NJ to Wilmington, DE (if my rusty geographical memory of Yankeedom serves) got nuked- lotsa sexy petrochemical shit along that corridor there.
	www.metafilter.com /mefi/30614 (1355 words)

	City on Fire (1987)
		The plot: after a fellow cop is knifed to death in the streets, detective Ko Chow is put on the trail of some jewel thieves by his world-weary superior, Inspector Lau (Sun Yeuh).
		Though similar in theme, City on Fire and Reservoir Dogs are dramatically different in execution.
		The criminal element depicted in City on Fire operates in a grim, gritty underworld that's only shred of romanticism lies in the immutable loyalty between brothers.
	www.lovehkfilm.com /reviews/city_on_fire.htm (512 words)

	New York City Fire Museum
		The New York City Fire Museum houses one of the nation's most important collections of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th century to the present.
		Among its holdings are painted leather buckets, helmets, parade hats and belts, lanterns and tools, pre Civil War hand pumped fire engines, horse drawn vehicles and early motorized apparatus.
		The Museum, in conjunction with the New York City Fire Department, operates a world-class fire safety education program designed to teach participants how to prevent fires within the home and importantly, how to protect themselves and escape should one occur.
	www.nycfiremuseum.org /index.php (262 words)

	Index - Capital City Fire/Rescue
		It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Firefighter/EMT Jerome Prahl Capital City Fire/Rescue.
		Jerome was found on his live-aboard boat by a friend and colleague this afternoon.
		An 18 year career veteran with Capital City Fire/Rescue, Jerome was instrumental in establishing the CCF/R air- medevac program that helped hundreds of people in
	www.ccfr.net (184 words)

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