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    The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a supplemental budget bill that includes $100 million in federal aid for local fire departments.
    May 1, 2000
    Photo By David N. Hilton
    Mount Hope fire lookout tower continues to be staffed by volunteers.
    David N. Hilton reports on a special breed of volunteers who staff lookout towers to safeguard their neighbors from fire.
    May 1, 2000
    Photo By Barry Furey
    Backup plans such as the use of map books in case of enhanced 911 feature failures should be put in place.
    Barry Furey explains how emergencies are handled when the local 911 system fails, and addresses concerns such as why it happens and how often, and whether the systems can be made...
    May 1, 2000
    Francis L. Brannigan examines fire safety concerns in the aftermath of fatal fires involving student housing.
    May 1, 2000
    Jay K. Bradish reports on a commercial fire that required the efforts of 200 firefighters to control and caused approximately $15 million in damage.
    May 1, 2000