VIDEO: North Collier Fire Rescue District is leading the way in Florida by introducing plant-fiber helmets for children to enhance connections with kids and educate them about fire safety.
The district noted that plastic helmets are rarely recycled and often end up in landfills for years. They expressed gratitude to the Bonita Shores community for the opportunity to unveil these helmets at a recent event.
They also thanked Better Choice Costumes, whose founder spent 30 years as a firefighter, for leading this initiative and finding a way for the fire service to join the effort to reduce plastic waste.
PHOTOS: Fire crews watched as a property crumbled to the ground in Camden, New Jersey, early Wednesday, as firefighters worked to put out flames at the building.
NBC10’s SkyForce10 captured the moment the roof of the structure collapsed into itself as crews worked at the scene along the 1600 block of South 6th Street in Camden, NJ, at about 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
According to officials, the fire was placed under control shortly after the building collapse and no firefighters were hurt in the incident. Crews were dispatched to the scene at the two-story property at about 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
Officials said the property was vacant. Officials did not immediately detail what may have caused the fire. An investigation is underway.
Fire crews in San Francisco on Monday afternoon extinguished a gas tank blaze at a gas station in the Mission, the Fire Department said. At 4:41 p.m., firefighters were called to the Shell station on the corner of 16th and Guerrero streets, where a gas tank that was being removed was on fire.
Firefighters extinguished the fire within 10 minutes, but the department said that some residue gas remained in the tank during the removal. “At this time a company has been called out to remove the remaining fuel so the construction crew can safely continue working at a later time,” SFFD said on social media. Fortunately, no one was hurt. A school and an apartment building next door to the gas station both had to evacuate.
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) has enhanced its Special Operations fleet with the addition of three new drones capable of streaming footage from hazardous indoor environments.
These drones, tested by the DFS throughout the year and procured this fall, enable personnel to gather real-time information from inside buildings during hazardous material incidents, structural collapses, and other high-risk situations.
“Drones were a giant step forward for situational awareness in the fire service,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. “Up until now, we’ve used them primarily to provide aerial footage from outside a structure or above a large wildfire or search area.”
The drones were demonstrated to DFS Hazmat technicians, State Police fire investigators, bomb technicians, and senior leadership at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy before the new program was announced publicly. They were also utilized during the Massachusetts Association of Technical Rescue Specialists’ 2025 Tech Rescue Challenge onboard the USS Massachusetts.
VIDEOS: Eleven firefighters are recovering after a home exploded during a firefight Monday evening in Salisbury. Chief Bob Parnell told Queen City News he’s relieved none of their injuries were life-threatening.
Around 4:56 p.m., the Salisbury Fire Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of Laurel Street in reference to a structure fire. When crews arrived four minutes later, they noticed heavy fire throughout the rear of the single-family home.
As fire personnel worked to extinguish the flames, there was an explosion inside the home, causing the roof to collapse. During a press conference, Parnell said his crews were doing exactly what they were supposed to when the explosion occurred.
“They were on the roof cutting holes. They were dragging hose lines from the front to the back to extinguish the fire. And they were searching for the occupants,” said Parnell.
A massive fire severely damaged a $1 million home in rural Collin County Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters responded around 2 p.m. to the blaze at 598 Justin Pl. at around 2 p.m. By the time CBS News Texas Chopper arrived about 30 minutes later, large portions of the roof were gone and flames engulfed other parts of the home, sending thick black smoke into the sky. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVT-TV CBS 11 Fort Worth
A fire medic is in stable condition at Temple University Hospital and expected to make a full recovery after being stabbed in North Philadelphia.
Speaking outside the hospital Thursday morning, Philadelphia fire and police officials said a fire medic crew of two people first responded to a sick person call at 18th Street and Ridge Avenue around 6:15 a. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYW-TV CBS 3 Philadelphia
PHOTOS: Nice stache, bro! We had Greg White, a firefighter for the Cloquet Fire Department, on the show to discuss an upcoming competition.
The 7th Annual Stache Salt contest begins on November 1st. They are looking for the best mustaches in the world. Registration for the competition ends on Friday, October 18th. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WUBE-FM 105.1 Cincinnati
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has recognized Dr. Sara Jahnke as the latest recipient of the Foundation’s Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Jahnke serves as Director of the non-profit Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at NDRI USA, Inc., where she leads research projects aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters—and developing evidence-based interventions to mitigate those risks. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
PHOTOS: Nearly 90,000 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits sold by major retailers nationwide are being recalled after dozens of alarming incidents left 19 people with burn injuries, some requiring surgery and others permanently disfigured.
The products are a burn and fire hazard in that alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when the pit reservoirs are filled, causing fire to flash back to the alcohol containers, unleashing burning alcohol onto people nearby, according to a notice posted on Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS News
One person was injured in an explosion at a propane production facility in Waller County on Wednesday afternoon, according to emergency officials.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529 in Brookshire, about 10 miles north of I-10.
As of 3:30 p.m., the Waller County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire was under control and the grass fire surrounding the facility was completely contained. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHOU-TV CBS 11 Houston
PHOTOS: The Summit Fire and Rescue team is sending gratitude to the Blountsville and Brooksville Fire and Rescue teams after two of their crew members were involved in a apparatus wreck.
According to Summit Fire and Rescue, via Facebook, the station received a call Tuesday, October 15, that reported a Fire truck from station 60 had overturned. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBMA-TV ABC 33/40 Birmingham
VIDEO: If you call for fire services in one of 35 counties in Georgia, specially trained prison inmates may be the first to respond.
Amid a historic shortage of firefighters, Georgia counties are increasingly turning to state prisons for manpower. The latest data from the National Fire Protection Association reports the lowest number of volunteer firefighters nationwide since 1991. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIA-TV NBC 11 Atlanta
VIDEO: Early cancer detection screenings started on Wednesday for Chico firefighters, their families and city officials to ensure that those who serve the community can take important steps for their health.
The Galleri test, developed by Grail LLC, offers an annual health screening for firefighters in Chico. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding
VIDEOS: White House Cabinet Secretaries and federal leaders heard testimony from fire service national leaders on climate change, building codes, recruitment and retention, firefighter health and safety, EMS and the new national fire data platform NERIS.
This year, the afternoon State of Science sessions focused on Structure Fire Impact and Resilience, Science to the Station, Climate Driven Data and Technology, and the USFA Wildfire Evacuation Project. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
A massive 3-alarm fire tore through a row of homes in Irvington, New Jersey, on Tuesday, displacing dozens of residents.
Firefighters responded to 71 Montgomery Ave. just before 5 p.m. for reports of a fire in the vacant residential building, according to Newark officials.
The fire extended from 71 Montgomery Ave. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Clyde Fire Department performed rescues and evacuations during Hurricane Helene, but flood waters rose to historic levels.
Clyde has experienced flooding from Ivan, Frances and Fred. But, it took Helene to reach the Clyde Fire Department and cause damage.
“We had five feet of water in our station. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLOS-TV ABC/MyNetwork TV 13 Asheville
VIDEO: West Licking Fire District invested more than $400,000 in new heart monitors.
It is the only fire department in the state, and one of few in the country, to have this technology. District leaders say it will help save more lives.
The new Lifepak 35 made by Stryker has a more durable touchscreen that is waterproof, and it takes 15 different pictures of the heart at a time instead of 12, like the old machines. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBNS-TV CBS 10 Columbus
Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will use air quality sensors, temperature measurements and a national database of 911 emergency medical services calls to evaluate the links between environmental exposures, such as air pollution and temperature, and EMS transports for health emergencies. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The University of Arizona Health Sciences
PHOTOS: Tacoma has a roster of historic buildings that serve as reminders of its beginnings and create a sense of place and heritage. However, many buildings from the City of Destiny’s beginnings are just footnotes after they fell over time. Some buildings among them are still the focus of conversations long after disappearing from the landscape. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: South Sound Talk
