VIDEOS: A firefighter was among at least six people injured in a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Eisenhower Expressway on Sunday morning, Illinois State Police said.
Illinois State Police said troopers responded to a hit-and-run crash at about 5:54 a.m. While they were on the scene, a silver Infiniti struck an ISP squad and a Chicago Fire Department truck at about 5:29 a. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago
Tampa Fire Rescue is hosting a donation drive to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida.
The drive, which runs from Monday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Oct. 21., will be at multiple sites across Tampa on different days. “We’ve already sent down our first responders to support them as they recover from this disaster, but this donation drive is another big way for the city and community to give back," Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp said. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFTS-TV ABC 28 Tampa
Several animals are missing after a massive fire tore through a Fort Myers home early Friday morning.
Firefighters quickly responded to the home on Sunset Road around 2:30 a.m.
Numerous dogs and a cage of parrots made it out ok; however, many cats and two monkeys are missing, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBBH-TV NBC 2 Fort Myers
Fire service and homeland security leaders discussed issues ranging from wildfires in the wildland-urban interface and improving firefighter safety to fostering more diverse and inclusive fire departments at the U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control on Tuesday at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Md. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Homeland Security Today
Firefighters help their community. They respond to emergencies, but what if there’s an emergency in their personal life?
Houston Fire Department is hosting a new clinic to help firefighters navigate hurdles in their nuptials, so they can continue to safely and effectively serve their community.
Executive Assistant Fire Chief of Houston Fire Department Rodney West said, “It is an opportunity for men and women who take more home than sometimes they bring when they leave a shift to enhance themselves in a personal world. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston
VIDEO: On Saturday, Oct. 8, the emergency room staff at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale had to call in firefighters to help treat patients. The fire chief, Jason Christian, said a charge nurse called around 10:30 p.m. and said her staff was drowning and they needed help.
“She expressed that this was a bit of an unprecedented request, and she said the conditions in the emergency room were horrible,” Christian said. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
AAA is raising awareness on Kentucky’s Move Over Law, which looks to protect those who put their lives on the line while keeping roads and drivers safe.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 28 people were killed in Kentucky after being hit while outside a disabled vehicle between 2016 and 2020. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVQ-DT ABC/MyNetworkTV 36 Lexington
Firefighters battled a large fire at a Sudbury, Massachusetts, greenhouse on Wednesday afternoon.
Sudbury police said the structure fire was at Cavicchio Greenhouses on Codjer Lane. It was first reported about 2:40 p.m.
Aerial video showed what appeared to be a greenhouse destroyed by fire. Heavy black smoke was pouring from the structure. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-CD NBC 10 Nashua
A new local hip-hop group just dropped its debut single, and it is straight fire.
Tasked with creating an instructional video to show in schools for Fire Prevention Week, Milledgeville Fire Rescue went off the beaten path and recorded an original song along with a music video to educate kids about fire safety. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Union Recorder
There’s a new face at Rural Metro Fire, Knox County. A young firefighter who is making a difference with his language skills.
“Personally, I’ve always been a giver, ever since I was a little kid. I’ve always wanted to help people,” firefighter Daniel Guerrero said. Guerrero is just over two months out of Academy Training, but already he’s making a difference through his English-Spanish interpretation skills. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATE-TV ABC 6 Knoxville
All 142 Milwaukee firefighters who have died serving the city since 1860 were honored Wednesday, Oct. 12 during the annual "Fallen Firefighter Memorial Program."
Everyone knows that a firefighter's job is dangerous. It's their duty to run toward the flames, but Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said it's what happens after they leave that can be the most deadly. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
PHOTOS: When Zionsville Fire Department firefighter Brett Havlin found an abandoned 1964 Zionsville firetruck in Sandwich, Ill., he knew something had to be done to bring it home.
Havlin, along with fellow firefighters Kendrick Davis and Bobby Smith pooled their money to purchase the truck and bring it back to Zionsville, but the vehicle was going to need some work. - PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News and Tribune
VIDEO: A fire quickly consumed a string of row homes in West Philadelphia on Tuesday, putting over a dozen people out of their homes.
Velice Hids, who lives on the 200 block of North Hobart Street, says she smelled smoke and heard a loud smack before running to the window to see where the startling noise could have come from. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTXF-TV FOX 29 Philadelphia
Catholic Health has started using an app that helps EMTs better communicate with emergency rooms, and says it may be a potential saver, especially when seconds count.
It's called Pulsara and installed on an EMTs smartphone or tablet, allowing them to engage in real-time consultation with emergency room doctors and nurses to triage and assess patients while they are en route to the hospital. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WGRZ-TV NBC 2 Buffalo
VIDEO: The Louisville Water Company held a demonstration Tuesday in honor of Fire Prevention Week, showing how crucial its hydrants are around the city.
Louisville Water owns and maintains around 25,000 fire hydrants throughout the city. It has an entire team that tests, services and maintains the hydrants year-round. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDRB-TV FOX 41 Louisville
PHOTO: The fire department is having an open house on Saturday, and the department plans to have a very special visitor.
After it was rebuilt in Washington state, a 1934 Seagrave fire truck will arrive in Beverly on Wednesday and be prepared before it comes home to Ipswich, completing an almost 90-year journey that saw it owned by people in Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, and Washington. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Ipswich Local News
October 12th marks the start of what is still known as the worst natural disaster to ever hit Minnesota.
The Minnesota Historical Society says more than 450 people died in the Cloquet, Duluth and Moose Lake fires. More than 1,500 square miles were scorched and towns and villages burned flat.
The whole event lasted less than 15 hours from beginning to end. - PUB DATE: 10/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJON-FM 95.3 St. Cloud
Monday evening, Oct. 10, the Waco Fire Department responded to a call about a large commercial fire near Imperial Drive.
Firefighters were responding to another call when they were dispatched to the fire, and were reportedly on the scene less than a minute after the call was placed. The fire took place at the Sunbright Recycling Plant at 701-A Texas Central Parkway, where large piles of material were ablaze. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCEN-TV NBC 6 Temple
A dream became a reality Monday for one brave 7-year-old in Hanover County.
Javi Guzman anxiously waited for his Make-A-Wish day for months due to the pandemic. Now, he is officially sworn in as the newest and youngest addition to the Hanover County firehouse.
“He’s been waiting for this day to come,” his mom, Amy Guzman said. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHSV-TV ABC 3 Harrisonburg
VIDEO: A heroic story tonight, one woman went from taking care of someone trapped in a car after a car wreck, to welcoming her new born baby. All in the span of 24 hours.
Megan Warfield splits her time serving others and volunteering at the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire and Rescue and working as a firefighter at Baltimore County Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 10/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMAR-TV ABC 2 Baltimore
