*  Maybe you recall (and maybe you don’t) our posting back in February HERE about Jeff “Matches” Boyle, the well-connected Chicago firefighter who got a merit promotion while he was out setting about 20 arsons around town.  After serving a small part of his time in the slammer, he sued the city to get his pension restored.  STATter911 has caught the recent court decision handed down by a well-connected judge HERE.  And while you’re there, scroll down a little more and read the update on the Haverhill power-hungry fire chief’s decision to withold the flu shots from his FF’s.

*  There’s a new addition to the FireEMS Blogs network that we think you’ll enjoy.  It’s called Raising Ladders and is a running commentary from a probationary firefighter recording his thoughts and experiences as he works to complete his probationer’s assignments.  Well written with a sly bit of humor inserted.  Check it out HERE and see what you think.

*  In case you missed it earlier, SConFire has a new name and web address.  They are now SCFireWire and the new address is http://www.scfirewire.com/ so make sure your Favorites list is updated.  Same good quality coverage of everything related to South Carolina fire and EMS news, but with a new look, too.

*  Wildfire Today has a story about a firefighter who built his resume using forged documents and training certifiicates.  His day in court came up and WT has the story HERE.