VIDEO: Family and friends said FDNY Firefighter Billy Moon had the biggest heart. Thursday night, his widow, two young children and parents got to hear that heart again in the chest of the man who received it. Moon died after falling 20 feet during a training exercise in Brooklyn in December 2022. His wife Kristina Moon transferred him to LiveOnNY’s Donor Care Unit at NYU Langone Health.
- PUB DATE: 11/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV CW 11 New York City

VIDEO: A small plane crashed into a car Saturday afternoon after making an emergency landing in McKinney, city officials said. The pilot, who flew from Midland and was trying to make the emergency landing at Aero County Airport, was unable to stop the plane at the end of the runway, officials added.
- PUB DATE: 11/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFAA-TV ABC 8 Dallas

Ryan Griffin thinks he may be just a little bit of an adrenaline junkie. Griffin’s job as a driver engineer for the Johnson City Fire Department seems to lend itself to the idea. “Fighting fire itself is definitely an adrenaline rush,” Griffin said. “I don’t wish a fire on anybody, but if there is a fire, I want to be there putting it out.
- PUB DATE: 11/13/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kingsport Times News - Metered Site

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL COULD MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL OVERNIGHT... Accumulating snowfall will impact areas north of a line from Merrill to Iron Mountain through the early overnight hours. Brief heavy snowfall will reduce visibility at times and produce slick roads, producing hazardous travel conditions. Some icing on Special Weather Statement 2023-11-12T01:07:00-06:00 2023-11-12T04:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Marinette County; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055075 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 VTEC

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL COULD MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL OVERNIGHT... Accumulating snowfall will impact areas north of a line from Merrill to Iron Mountain through the early overnight hours. Brief heavy snowfall will reduce visibility at times and produce slick roads, producing hazardous travel conditions. If temperatures drop Special Weather Statement 2023-11-11T22:07:00-06:00 2023-11-12T01:15:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Northern Marinette County; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055075 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ013 WIZ018 WIZ019 VTEC

...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL COULD MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT... Accumulating snowfall will impact areas north of a line from Merrill to Iron Mountain starting this evening and lasting through the early overnight hours. Brief heavy snowfall will reduce visibility at times and produce slick roads, producing hazardous Special Weather Statement 2023-11-11T14:33:00-06:00 2023-11-11T21:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Florence; Forest; Langlade; Lincoln; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055067 055069 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 WIZ018 WIZ019 VTEC

Officials with the De Pere Fire Rescue recently announced that they are raising funds by selling what they are calling a “Stuffed Stanley.” Packers to wear 50s Classic Uniforms against the Los Angeles Chargers According to a Facebook post, a “Stuffed Stanley” is a stuffed animal version of the De Pere Fire Rescue’s newest teammate and therapy dog in training.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 4:08:44 AM - SOURCE: WOSH-AM 1490 Oshkosh

Firefighters from 18 departments in four counties have put out the massive chemical plant fire at Sound Resource Solutions in Shepherd, Texas, the San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management said. The fire on FM 1127, approximately 75 miles northeast of Houston, started with an explosion that happened at 8:17 a.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHOU-TV CBS 11 Houston

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services (BFRS) is launching an in-house paramedic training program, which will be the first of its kind in the entire state. Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon said the inspiration for this program was born from the nationwide shortage of paramedics they feel the effects of locally.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WIAT-TV CBS 42 Birmingham

November 11 is Veterans Day, a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their service, dedication, and sacrifice. The theme for Veterans Day 2023 is “Service.” This week, consider how your department supports and recognizes your current and potential members who have served in the U.S. military. Joseph Danao is the deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, a fire instructor, a volunteer firefighter/EMT, and a member of the National Volunteer Fire Council’s SAFER Work Group, among other positions.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NVFC.org

VIDEO: A spicy challenge had Hall County firefighters laughing and gasping for air as they tackled insanely hot wings while answering questions. Like the YouTube series "Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, where celebrities answer questions while enduring increasingly spicy wings, three Hall County Fire Rescue team members decided to try the idea themselves.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIA-TV NBC 11 Atlanta

Wausau will buy two Grand Avenue properties to expand its central fire station, after a robust debate about due procedure and the role and jurisdiction of standing committees. The purchase price for the properties, at 811 and 815 Grand Ave., is roughly $800K. Wausau’s Finance Committee on Sept. 12 recommended the purchase after a closed session, and the city made an offer one week later.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 10:28:10 PM - SOURCE: Wausau Pilot And Review

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...A light mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and snow accumulations of a half inch or less. * WHERE...Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. Winter Weather Advisory 2023-11-08T03:58:00-06:00 2023-11-08T08:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-231108T1400Z/

VIDEO: While it might be common to see male firefighters wearing a mustache, at the SAFER Fire District, they're using their mustaches for much more than a fashion statement. They're raising awareness for a variety of issues faced by the men in their community. Deputy Chief Eric Lang said, "The big three that we would be raising awareness for are prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's mental health and suicide prevention.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 12:28:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

VIDEO: The Madison Fire Department needed to bring a ladder truck to help rescue a driver whose dump truck had toppled onto its side. The truck rolled following a crash late Monday morning at the Wheeler Road East and Sherman Ave. intersection. A Madison Police Department statement about the wreck did not indicate what caused the collision or if any other vehicles were involved.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC/CW 15 Madison

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Police on Monday released numerous dash camera, body camera and surveillance camera sources that captured an apparently runaway semitruck as it crashed through cars at multiple intersections before plowing into a car dealership. The chain of events Friday left 11 people injured, including one critically.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSL-TV NBC 5 Salt Lake City

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Cobb County firefighters have a new device to keep them safe. Fire officials say the StormStick will not only help them now, but possibly for the rest of their lives. When firefighters respond to calls, they're not just battling the smoke and flames. "The amount of carcinogens that are in smoke – whether it be a residential or commercial fire – the numbers are through the roof now as opposed to what they were 30, 40 or 50 years ago before everything was made of plastic.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAGA-TV FOX 5 Atlanta

VIDEO: The war in Israel has prompted dozens of American volunteers to offer up their life-saving skills. On Monday, CBS New York met Long Island-based firefighters who recently returned from volunteering their time and skills in the war zone. Volunteer firefighter Schuyler Gordon is used to running toward danger to save lives.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCBS-TV CBS 2 New York

PHOTOS: A 1946 vintage Reed City Fire Department truck has returned to its original home after several years. During a meeting in September, the Reed City city council approved accepting the donation of the 1946 Chevrolet/John Bean fire truck back to the city. Council member Dave Beldon told the board he had been in contact with the owner, Richard Palmer, for a couple of years and had discussed with him the possibility of the truck returning to Reed City.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Big Rapids Pioneer News

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of light rain, light freezing rain or sleet will change to light snow. Snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. Winter Weather Advisory 2023-11-07T21:56:00-06:00 2023-11-08T08:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Florence; Forest; Oneida; Vilas FIPS6 055037 055041 055085 055125 UGC WIZ005 WIZ010 WIZ011 WIZ012 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-231108T1400Z/