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>> CRAIG ABERBACH was named the new chief of the Hailey (ID) Fire Department. Aberbach will take the position left vacant by Mike Chapman. Aberbach has 24 years of fire rescue, emergency management, and administrative leadership experience. He has served as division chief, battalion chief, and captain of special operations. He has a master’s degree in management and an AA degree in fire science. Aberbach served as a course designer and instructor at Florida State Fire College and various fire academies and conferences. He was named the State of Florida Fire Service Instructor of the Year in 2000.

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Three Killed in Queens (NY) Fire

Three people were killed by a fire that ripped through a Queens home early Sunday, officials said.
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