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

VIDEO: Five years ago Tuesday, an EF3 tornado tore through parts of the Chippewa Valley, including Elk Mound and Wheaton. On September 24, 2019, the Wheaton tornado damaged homes and uprooted lives. Roofs were ripped off and multiple storage units and homes were destroyed. It took not days, not weeks, not months, but years for some folks to rebuild.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire

Three institutions are hoping to make it easier for potential firefighters. Oshkosh Fire Department, Firefighter ABC’s and Fox Valley Technical College are partnering on a grant program to remove barriers hindering individuals from pursuing careers in the fire service. The goal of the partnership is to help prepare qualified candidates to enter the field while broadening inclusion for all within fire and emergency medical services.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Oshkosh Northwestern - Metered Site

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

VIDEO: A friendly bet was cashed in Tuesday and the Antigo Fire Chief got to work cleaning at Merrill Fire Department. The Merrill Blue Jays cruised to a 31-0 win on the gridiron Friday against the Antigo, but the game impacted more than just the standings. Last year's bet saw Merrill Fire Chief Josh Klug cleaning trucks at the Antigo Fire Department following a Red Robins win.
- PUB DATE: 9/25/2024 12:38:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

PHOTOS: “I just want to be clear, this is not a frontline apparatus,” Fire Chief Jeff Bloor told Cudahy’s Common Council with a laugh on Sept. 17. “It’s a significant piece of history.” The council approved the purchase ? along with some city funds ? to bring the historical truck home to the city's new fire station set to be dedicated Oct.
- PUB DATE: 9/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Metered Site

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

One person is hurt after they escaped a house fire through a second-story window, according to Fond du Lac Fire Rescue officials. Crews were called to a duplex on the 200 block of Packer Street just after 11 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters saw heavy fire on the back part of the home and smoke coming from the building.
- PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

PHOTOS: The Dodge County Hazmat Team recently partnered with several area fire departments to conduct a first of its kind training. The Iron Ridge, Allenton, Theresa, Hustisford and Neosho Fire Departments gathered in Iron Ridge to conduct decontamination training with the Hazmat Team. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Matt Bartol says the focus was to familiarize area firefighters with the Hazmat team so they can support decontamination operations during a real-world event.
- PUB DATE: 9/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBEV-AM 1430/FM 95.3 Beaver Dam

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-23T03:47:00-05:00 2024-09-23T03:47:00-05:00 2024-09-23T03:47:00-05:00 2024-09-23T08:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier NPWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS73 KGRB 230847 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240923T1300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-23T13:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bafb38dedb3d4e471cc59716439ca54465bc337f.001.1,2024-09-22T14:43:00-05:00