Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

On April 10, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned announced a voluntary recall of Viking 24″ Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. They were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name “Viking” appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in mmddyy format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model and manufacture dates included on this recall are: Model Numbers starting with DDB325, DFB450, VDB325, VDB450; Manufacture Dates (first six digits of serial number) 052610 through 091510. Model numbers ending with an E are not included on the recall.

Frank Ricci, PJ Norwood, Samuel Pena, and Otto Drozd

Humpday Hangout: From Command to Community

Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by guests Sam Peña and Otto Drozd to explore several critical issues facing the fire service today.

Joplin (MO) Firefighter Hospitalized Following Medical Emergency at Training Exercise

A Joplin firefighter has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a medical emergency at 10 a.m. Tuesday.