VIDEO: Firefighters with the Sanger Fire Department were surprised to find a pair of boots during remodeling construction at the fire station.
"Nobody knew that he would do that, and he clearly left them behind for us to find," said Sanger Fire Captain Greg Tarascou.
Nobody knew, and retired Fire Captain David Gee kept his little secret for 28 years. - PUB DATE: 9/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KMPH-TV FOX 26 Visalia
Several buildings were evacuated and streets blocked off in downtown Providence Wednesday afternoon after reports of an explosion.
Anthony Knasas told 12 News he was taking a photo of a mural on Clemence Street when a manhole cover erupted just feet behind him, sending flames into the air.
The moment was captured on surveillance footage. - PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 12 Providence
VIDEO: Uvalde police alongside other agencies are taking part in a nationally recognized training to enhance future responses to active shooter situations.
The three-day training is a major component of Uvalde PD’s ongoing Guardian Initiative to overall improve the department and rebuild trust with the community following the Robb Elementary shooting on May 24, 2022. - PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KENS-TV CBS 5 San Antonio
PHOTOS: Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., the National Weather Service in Tallahassee said. - PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTGS-TV FOX 28 Hardeeville
Authorities were called to Owasso High School’s East Campus on Monday morning after a student brought a “radioactive rock” to school, prompting a response from local law enforcement and hazardous materials teams.
Around 10 a.m., Owasso police and fire departments arrived at the school after reports that multiple students had handled the rock. - PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOTV-DT CBS 6 Tulsa
PHOTOS: A two-alarm fire broke out at the construction site of Joann Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres, located on Beacon Road near Northampton Drive, late Tuesday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services officials.
Firefighters responded to the scene, finding smoke billowing from the building under construction. - PUB DATE: 9/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTTG-TV FOX 5 Washington, D.C.
Rob Rezende was heading home from a hazmat conference in Sacramento when people started texting him about a lithium-ion battery fire in Escondido.
Before his plane took off, he watched drone footage on his phone showing smoke and flames erupting from a container at the SDG&E energy storage facility on Sept. - PUB DATE: 9/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Microsoft Start
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the launch of its Authorized Education Network (AEN), a global initiative designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality safety training. Through the AEN, NFPA-approved instructors will deliver NFPA training courses via a network of authorized training providers, offering unparalleled access to the expertise that professionals worldwide rely on to address evolving safety challenges. - PUB DATE: 9/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NFPA.org
Firefighters continued their day-long battle against a "stubborn" fire burning at a vacant commercial building near West Los Angeles on Monday.
The blaze, which broke out at a two-story building at a Sawtelle strip mall in the 2000 block of S. Bundy Drive, was first reported at around 6:15 a.m. and was still an issue as the sun began to set Monday evening, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles
VIDEO: Firefighters in Frederick County, Maryland, were offered testing Monday for early signs of esophageal cancer using a new medical device that can be swallowed like a large pill and then recovered from the stomach using an attached tube.
The capsule contains a small balloon that is inflated through the tube by a technician as the device is withdrawn from the stomach. - PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WUSA-TV CBS 9 Washington, D.C.
Thomas Olshanski, a widely respected figure in the fire service, has passed away. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Tom had a remarkable 50-year career in the fire service, holding roles at both local and national levels. For over two decades, he served as Director of External Affairs at the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), where he spearheaded public information strategies and supported thousands of Public Information Officers (PIOs). - PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Homeland Security Today
VIDEO: Three teens were taken into custody after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into a fire station in Kingston, Massachusetts, on Monday, damaging part of the building and its power systems.
Police said the three suspects are teenagers and they believe the vehicle was stolen from the driver's family. - PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-CD NBC 10 Nashua
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Georgetown Fire Department is celebrating the release of a children’s book, written by a very special team member: Koda, the department's education dog.
"To see the book actually in my hands was just so relieving," said deputy fire marshal Jonathan Gilliam. "It was wonderful. I was so excited. - PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTBC-TV FOX 7 Austin
A 5-alarm fire damaged multiple buildings, snarled traffic and caused the light rail to suspend operations for hours Sunday in downtown Baltimore.
Crews responded to a building fire around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lombard and Eutaw streets, just hours before the Orioles hosted a game at nearby Camden Yards. - PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJZ-TV CBS 13 Baltimore
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Despite forecasts of heavy rain and even lightning, the scene at Memorial Park Saturday morning was as bright as an autumn day could be for loved ones to honor those they've lost.
Every September, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) holds their Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial ceremony in Colorado Springs to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year. - PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Denver Gazette - Metered Site
After more than 2,000 gallons of gasoline leaked into the sewer lines, homes in a section of Ventura were evacuated for hours on Sunday.
Evacuation orders and warning were issued around 10 a.m. Sunday and then lifted by 4:40 p.m. as city crews worked to mitigate the spill and ventilate the fumes building up in the system. - PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles
RapidSOS, the intelligent safety company, announced the acquisition of eDispatches, an industry leader in providing communication services to emergency responders. This strategic move aims to provide the critical situational awareness needed in an emergency by leveraging RapidSOS’ intelligent safety platform and eDispatches’ communications technology to field responders in an emergency. - PUB DATE: 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: RapidSOS
PHOTOS: A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at Columbus Auto Shredding on Alum Creek Drive, engulfing a large outdoor pile of junk cars in flames.
The blaze, which started just after midnight, was captured on video by an ABC 6 News viewer.
In response to the fire, police shut down parts of Alum Creek Drive from Winslow to Refugee Road, as well as Refugee Road at Route 104, to aid firefighting efforts. - PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSYX-TV ABC/FOX 6 Columbus
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A rollover crash on an Orange County freeway left eight firefighters hospitalized Thursday night.
The crash occurred in Irvine on the 241 toll road near SR-133 shortly before 7 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities said a ladder dropped on the road forced the oncoming fire truck to swerve away from the object. - PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles
VIDEO: The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
As technology use expands, so does reliance on lithium batteries, which the department says are becoming a growing fire hazard.
Fire officials have seen a rise in incidents involving devices such as electric bikes and computers igniting, prompting the department to release a public safety announcement (PSA) on Thursday. - PUB DATE: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago
