VIDEO: The Colorado Springs Fire Department took to social media ahead of the Fourth of July and created a fun tik tok to spread awareness that fireworks are illegal in the city.
In the TikTok video, a firefighter is holding a firework trying to figure out if they should light it, with the audio “don’t do it” in the background. - PUB DATE: 7/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KKTV CBS 11 Colorado Springs
One man remains in critical condition after an intense fire at a Brooklyn apartment building that firefighters say was sparked by a charging lithium-ion battery.
The fire broke out inside the building just before 6:40 a.m. Thursday on Avenue M in the Midwood section.
At least four people were hurt in the fire. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York
Firefighters and police officers are brotherhoods that intersect when the public calls, and
recently, when there’s a call for change in the law regarding partial-disability benefits. "I see zero drawbacks with this law [House Bill 5188]," Cpt. Steve McCormick of the
Huntington Fire Department said. House Bill 5188 received unanimous support during this
year’s regular session. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Charleston Gazette-Mail - Metered Site
PHOTOS: Long years of dedicated service are nothing new in the 125-year history of the Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department.
Take, for example, fire Chief Paul Harenchar, who has been a member of the firefighting organization for 41 years, or Bill Hare and Dave Bert — each with three decades or more of service, which includes caring for the department’s 109-year-old antique fire engine. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Trib Live
VIDEO: Randall Cobb's house was engulfed in flames this week, and now the veteran NFL wide receiver is sharing video of the damage, with the longtime pro saying he feared his vehicles were going to blow up!
The 33-year-old former Packers star explained what happened at his Tennessee estate ... where he, his wife Aiyda, and their three kids were at home at the time of the incident. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: TMZ Sports
VIDEO: A Yuba County nonprofit organization is using a creative approach in an effort to decrease the risk of wildfires in the foothills that could be sparked by dragging tow chains. The unique solution comes from repurposing a piece of unusable fire equipment.
“A lot of people don’t even know that a dragging chain can cause a fire,” said Smartsville Fire Protection District Captain Glen Ford. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento
PHOTOS: More than 50 personnel responded to a massive fire in the early hours of Thursday morning that resulted in explosions at a Salt Lake City recycling plant.
Just after 12:30 a.m., firefighters were alerted to the area of 3040 W. 900 S. Upon arrival, the blaze was quickly upgraded to a three-alarm fire, sending 70 firefighters, seven engines and five trucks rushing to the scene. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSTU-TV FOX 13 Salt Lake City
VIDEO: The Staunton Fire and Rescue Department is meeting the deaf community halfway.
The department invited the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) to help the fire and rescue squads better communicate with the deaf community in Staunton.
“Having to write back and forth with pen and paper isn’t doing them justice,” said Savannah Snider, Staunton firefighter and organizer of the new inclusion and equity addition. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHSV-TV ABC 3 Harrisonburg
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is excited to announce the release of our new resource for fire service families. What to Expect: A Guide for New Firefighter Families (Second Edition) is designed to help new fire and EMS recruits along with their spouses/significant others, children, parents, siblings, and other family members make the adjustment to the volunteer fire service lifestyle. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NVFC.org
VIDEO: For John Sego it's a job he never thought he'd get into.
"Honestly the younger me would be surprised, but I am sure he would be proud," Sego said. It was a passion for giving back to burn victims that started it all.
"I was burned in a garage fire when I was a kid, I was 8," Sego said.
It's remarkable to see the man Sego has become. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRTV ABC 6 Indianapolis
VIDEO: Very slowly, then all at once, a house overlooking the Blue Earth River and Rapidan Dam in Minnesota plunged into the waters below on Wednesday, as surging floodwaters continued to cause devastation across the Midwest.
A day earlier, homeowner Jenny Barnes spoke to NBC News on a bench near the property — a spot that has now also washed away. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC News
VIDEOS: A Los Angeles firefighter's ear has been surgically reattached after being severed in an explosion that occurred as he and his colleagues were responding to a brush fire near Encino.
The injured firefighter, who has not been publicly identified, was initially listed in critical condition after the blast. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles
VIDEO: Bryan firefighters are participating in tactical yoga this week to work their job performance.
Firefighting can take a huge mental toll on the first responders. The city of Bryan is hoping to mitigate the mental health effects on its firefighters with the Well(th) Initiative program.
With the Well(th) Initiative Program, Bryan firefighters will work to keep mentally and physically fit so they can continue to keep the community safe. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KBTX-TV CBS 3 Bryan
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Las Vegas area fire departments are collaborating on a new effort to combat 4th of July fires. The Fireworks Bucket Brigade is an educational outreach program that raises awareness of the effectiveness of the buckets for fire safety.
“I do think something as simple as having a bucket of water could make a world of difference,” said Rick Rozier, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue deputy fire marshal. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSNV-TV NBC 3 Las Vegas
VIDEO: The Biden administration has tightened disclosure rules for trains carrying hazardous cargo, with railroads now required to inform local first responders about hazardous material immediately after a derailment.
The new federal requirement, announced Monday, caps significant scrutiny of the railway industry after a Norfolk Southern train released toxic chemicals into the town of East Palestine, Ohio, last year, after derailing. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Hill
VIDEO: An Evesham police officer was commended for his bravery as a house fire hero after he rescued a couple from a blaze on June 16.
Evesham Police Chief Walt Miller detailed the events leading up to the rescue in a news release where he applauded the swift work of Officer Kevin Long, Evesham Fire-Rescue Quint 2235 and other emergency responders. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYW-TV CBS 3 Philadelphia
VIDEO: On a day the city came together to celebrate, Boston firefighters who work at the Back Bay station found little to cheer about after their cars were damaged and vandalized at Friday's Celtics parade.
"Pretty demoralizing and just frustrating and disappointing," said Sam Dillon, president of Boston Firefighters Local 718. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NECN
VIDEO: To help address the critical shortage of volunteer firefighters, Clearfield, Cambria and Indiana County fire departments are teaming up to launch a campaign.
The campaign, Everyday Heroes, showcases how everyday people can make an impact in their communities. Local fire departments are encouraging people to bring their strengths and experiences to the table. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTAJ-TV CBS 10 Altoona
Two people were critically injured after their SUV collided with a trailer carrying barrels of oil near Giddings, authorities say.
According to Texas DPS, at around 10:49 a.m. on June 23, troopers responded to a crash that happened near the intersection of US 290 and FM 180 in Lee County.
DPS says a truck tractor towing a trailer carrying barrels of crude oil was attempting to enter the eastbound lane of US 290. - PUB DATE: 6/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDFW-TV FOX 4 Dallas
VIDEO: The Dexter Fire Department celebrated its ‘Last Station’ project with a ribbon cutting Sunday.
The ‘Last Station’ is a miniature museum next to the Dexter Historical Society, dedicated to the history of the fire department.
It’s the final home for the department’s historic 1929 Brockway fire engine, the turnout gear work by Dexter’s first female firefighter and a plaque dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives for the Dexter Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 6/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWNY-TV CBS 7 Carthage
