The DC Fire And EMS regrettably announced the Line-of-Duty death of Technician Stephen W. Shipp, Jr. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, due to an occupational illness.

Technician Shipp's service to the Dept. began on 4/19/2004 as a member of Recruit Class 336. Shipp was appointed to Engine 33 and later transferred to Truck 7/Platoon 4 where he served for the remainder of his career, becoming a Technician on 10/11/2020.

It takes a rare kind of person to dedicate their life to protecting others, and an even rarer one to do so with humility, humor, and heart. Technician Shipp brought all of that and more to the firehouse, to our community, and to the lives of everyone lucky enough to know him.

Rest In Peace, Hero 💔🖤

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⚠️Tornado Warning including Caddo OK, Bokchito OK and Caney OK until 3:00 PM CDT

⚠️Tornado Warning including Bennington OK until 3:15 PM CDT

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Man attacked by a transient outside a South Gate donut shop. The victim said the man came up and hit him in the head with an object without provocation.  The victim confronted the suspect but not sure if the suspect was taken into custody.  The victim stated even if he does get arrested they will let him out immediate and he fears he will do it again.

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⚠️Tornado Warning including Lane OK and Crystal OK until 3:45 PM CDT

Congratulations to Officer Jamie Bungard for being named Officer of the Year at last night’s Law and Order Ball! 🎉 Jamie’s exceptional service and dedication to our community make her a true standout and an invaluable member of the Lodge 33 board.

A special shout-out to CCPD officers Nick Jones, Mat Lemos, and Sean McCreary for also being finalists. You all embody what it means to serve with excellence! 💙

⚠️A special weather statement has been issued for Buttonwillow CA, Dustin Acres CA and Tupman CA until 1:45 PM PDT

Arizona: The Slate Fire popped this morning along State Route 87, four miles north of Mt. Ord. Crews and engines on scene.

Red Flag warnings were forecast across the Southwest region this morning.

Temps touching the 80s, RH 13%, 20MPH winds with chance of increasing this morning.

Southwest fire season poking its head out. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of the Slate Fire. 🙏

The Hotshot Wake Up

⚠️A special weather statement has been issued for Pine Flat CA, Idlewild CA and California Hot Springs CA until 1:45 PM PDT

⚠️Tornado Warning including Atoka County, OK until 3:45 PM CDT

Cell phone footage captured a fire last night at Fairview Wilderness park in Costa Mesa.

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Man seen climbing and doing acrobatic flips on top of an LA Metro bus while another guy starts punching and kicking the bus. Welcome to LA! 🧢

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⚠️A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New Mexico and Texas until 9 PM MDT

⚠️A special weather statement has been issued for Dustin Acres CA, Valley Acres CA and Tupman CA until 2:15 PM PDT

‼️TRAFFIC ALERT ‼️ (04/26/25 at 1:50pm)

Westbound I-80 traffic is currently being turned around in Truckee due to a major injury, multiple-vehicle collision westbound I-80 at Eagle Lakes Road.

There is no estimated time of reopening at this time.

CHP Truckee

I joined Newsmax to talk about judicial overreach subverting the agenda the American people voted for and the unsurprising news that Globalist/Bond villain Klaus Schwab is corrupt.

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