VIDEO/PHOTOS: Thousands of people came together on March 12 at the world’s largest on-air stair climb competition for one mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Held at the Columbia Center in Seattle, the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb hosted more than 2,000 volunteer and professional firefighters from more than 330 departments and 8 countries. - PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
VIDEO: Fighting fires is an already dangerous job but the Duncan Fire Department said something that can be just as dangerous is drivers.
“This is becoming a more frequent thing for us so we would like to get that message out there to slow down, pay attention, get off the cellphone,” said Captain Josh Hannigan, Duncan Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSPA-TV CBS 7 Spartanburg
New York is leading the nation for residential fire deaths with 45 fatalities in the first three months of this year — a staggering statistic that highlights the need for legislative action, according to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York.
John D’Alessandro, the association's secretary and a volunteer firefighter, said the fatalities have underscored the urgency of legislation that the organization has been pushing for years, including a measure to provide funding to local building departments to conduct routine inspections and ensure multi-family residential and commercial buildings are meeting fire safety codes. - PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times-Union - Metered Site
It's a bond that has truly been tested by fire.
"No words can describe the bond," Lt. Kathleen Hancock said. "I'm super thankful for them."
Hancock, Danielle Allen and Brooke Simms are the only Black women working at Aurora Fire Rescue. Their journey together came through different routes.
Hancock, a native of Pueblo, lived in Tuscon, Arizona, where she was a physical therapist and athletic trainer. - PUB DATE: 3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCNC-TV CBS 4 Denver
VIDEO/PHOTOS: We have some new video from a house fire in Bedford County on Tuesday night.
This GoPro footage shows the fire that happened on Twilight Drive through the eyes of one of the firefighters at the Forest Fire Department.
One man was inside the home at the time but got out safely. The home is a total loss and the fire damaged some nearby cars on the property too. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSET-TV ABC 13 Lynchburg
VIDEO: The death toll in the San Bernardino County mountains after the recent snow storms has climbed to 13 as residents prepare for another storm on the way.
Cal Fire San Diego sent 56 personnel to the San Bernardino County mountains to rescue folks trapped inside their homes, and they are especially worried for another round of rain expected Friday night. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSWB-TV FOX 5 San Diego
VIDEO: An average person can see two or three traumatic incidents in their life, while first responders can see more than 180, according to First H.E.L.P., a national organization that works to reduce mental health stigma among first responders.
"When it's something that you can personally relate to, it's a lot harder to get over," Jessica Vargas, a dispatcher with the Wood County Sheriff's Office, said. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo
After more than 40 years as a broadcaster and journalist, I've found a new career. It doesn't pay very well (OK, nothing) but it's one of the most gratifying things I've done with my life. I'm a volunteer firefighter. I ply my new trade in a tiny, very historic hamlet in the northern Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Next Avenue
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A group of firefighters in East Montgomery County responded to a house fire and got much more than they bargained for.
"As soon as we walked in the living room, there were just cages everywhere, and it's dark enough to where you can't see in the cages; so we're just wondering what's in there," said Captain Kyle Foster with East Montgomery FD. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRIV-TV FOX 26 Houston
PHOTOS: Crews from St. Clair County are fighting a massive fire at multiple structures on St. Clair's Harsens Island on Wednesday.
SkyFOX was overhead metro Detroit covering other stories when they spotted a massive plume of black smoke billowing up from Lake St. Clair. As they flew east, the picture grew clearer as several structures appeared to be burning. - PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit
Virginia firefighters will be required to complete a training program starting next year, about the risk of electric vehicle fires.
Del. Israel O’Quinn, R-Washington, proposed House Bill 2451 to require the executive director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to develop a training program for electric vehicle fires. - PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Independent-Messenger
VIDEO: An FDNY couple is preparing for the New York City Half Marathon later this month.
Davon Howard is a firefighter at Ladder 162/Engine 304 in Queens Village; his wife, Natasha Howard, is an EMS Lieutenant at EMS Station 57 in Bed-Stuy.
The pair met at the EMS Academy in 2007.
“Honestly, I didn’t really notice him, but I noticed he kept coming around and one day, we exchanged numbers and we went on a date and that was it,” Natasha said. - PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV CW 11 New York City
The North Tahoe Fire Protection District reported an alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide (CO) related emergencies and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from the repeated storms and heavy snow.
Since January 1, hazard calls have accounted for nearly 20% of non-EMS incidents.
North Tahoe Firefighters are responding to a significant increase in carbon monoxide emergencies throughout the region and authorities say many of these incidents are the result of heavy snow build-up on combustion-appliance venting, buried foundation vents and improper or snow-obstructed home generator ventilation systems. - PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRNV-DT NBC 4 Reno
Pre-hospital trauma care for patients in Kerr County took a giant step this week as the Kerrville EMS, the city and county’s provider, rolled out a new program that will provide the option of whole blood infusions by paramedics to critical patients before they are transported to the hospital.
“We are excited about this program that has been in the works since last year, but a goal for the past three years,” said Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney late last week. - PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hill Country Community Journal - Metered Site
VIDEO: Flames robbed several residents of their home after crews battled to put out a massive fire at an apartment complex in the Alief area.
SkyEye was over Tuesday's scene in the 8300 block of Wilcrest, where flames were seen shooting through the roof, followed by heavy smoke.
Investigators are still working to know what sparked the fire. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTRK-TV ABC 13 Houston
VIDEO: A basketball team of women in their 60s and 70s took on the Tuttle Fire Department to raise money for charity.
The team goes by ‘The Grannys.’ "The average age of our team is about 60, and our oldest player is 79," said Lori Rupert, forward and captain.
The grannies don’t just cook in the kitchen. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOCO-TV ABC 5 Oklahoma City
VIDEO: The lifesaving equipment St. Lucie County Fire District firefighters started using about three years ago is making history and saving lives.
Crews responded to a call about a fall Tuesday in the area of A1A on Hutchinson Island shortly after 8:30 in the morning. While firefighters were on the scene, they were alerted to high levels of carbon monoxide by a detector attached to equipment carried on their belts. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPBF-TV ABC 25 Tequesta
Tayler Alexander was in middle school on 9/11, watching with her classmates as the terrorist attacks unfolded.
She knew then a career of helping others was the path for her.
“I decided, ‘alright, I’m either going to be doing law enforcement, be a firefighter or get into the military,’” Alexander said. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Herald
In a first for Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs have taken an important step to keep fans, staff, and players safe in case a bleeding emergency occurs by installing trauma kits at Wrigley Field. Details about this initiative will be shared this evening at the Wrigley Field Advisory Meeting at 6 p. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: City of Chicago
VIDEO: As lithium-ion battery fires continue to break out across New York City, Congressman Ritchie Torres is proposing new legislation to establish safety standards at the federal level.
Torres, a Democrat representing parts of the Bronx, says that the proposal is aimed at preventing fires like the five-alarm inferno that tore through a borough supermarket on Sunday when an e-bike battery burst into flames. - PUB DATE: 3/7/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV CW 11 New York City
