VIDEOS/PHOTOS: At least one person was killed, 99 people were unaccounted for and a massive search and rescue effort was underway for survivors following the partial collapse of a 12-story condominium building in Surfside early Thursday. The collapse sent a cloud of debris through the neighborhood, coating cars up to two blocks away with a light layer of dust.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVJ-TV NBC 6 Miami

A team of three retired officers injured on the job have created a support group for other first responders in need across the country. Like most police officers, firefighters and paramedics across Wisconsin, they dedicated their lives to protecting others. But three former officer have now found a way to do just that in ways they never imagined by creating a non-profit called Injured Sheepdogs.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1

A home north of Hayward is believed to be a total loss after a fire on Tuesday morning. The fire happened just north of Seeley in the Town of Lenroot, in Sawyer County. The Cable Fire Department, which aided the Town of Hayward Fire Department at the scene, said the first crews to arrive found the home fully engulfed in flames and began defensive operations.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDIO-TV ABC 10 Duluth

The public is being advised to stay away from the area of the 3400 block of Randolph Road as authorities responded late Wednesday night to a report of explosives in a basement. Janesville Fire Department Battalion Chief Ron Bomkamp said in an email that the fire department responded to check on a man and that paramedics were told there were explosives in the basement of the home.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gazette Extra - Metered Site

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: At least one person was killed and a massive search and rescue effort was underway for survivors following the partial collapse of a 12-story condominium building in Surfside early Thursday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said more than 80 units responded to the beachfront condo near 88th Street and Collins Avenue just north of Miami Beach around 2 a.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVJ-TV NBC 6 Miami

VIDEO: Virginia Beach investigators have not released the cause of a massive fire that destroyed a multi-million dollar home on McCullough Lane. Firefighters faced several challenges, including its remote location across the water from First Landing State Park. There are only two fire hydrants in that area.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVEC-TV ABC 13 Hampton

PHOTOS: Tiffany Hyde has been an emergency room nurse for 31 years, almost 13 of those at Williamson Medical Center. She also taught nursing and emergency medical services (EMS) courses at Ravenwood High School for eight years. Seven years ago, Hyde, her husband and their son, Clark, moved to Arrington.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Williamson Herald

VIDEO: Some kids who say they want to be a firefighter when they grow up got to do just that this week. The Indianapolis Fire Department is hosting its Firefighter For a Day camp, offering children aged 7-12 a chance to get hands-on and learn new skills. The camp includes the opportunity to learn about CPR, hazardous materials at home, and more.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIN-TV FOX 59 Indianapolis

A man suspected of being a serial arsonist was arrested in Mound House while in the process of starting another fire. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS), 29-year-old Kevin Critor from Dayton was arrested on June 21 in the area of Cash Drive and Carry Way in Mound House. In addition to the intentionally set fires, Critor was tied to multiple fire station burglaries across Washoe, Douglas and Lyon counties, according to DPS.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRNV-DT NBC 4 Reno

Fire officials are investigating after a structure fire on Madison’s east side left one home significantly damaged and two others with heat damage. Firefighters responded around 5 p.m. to the 2500 block of East Dayton Street for a report of a structure fire. While on their way, crews spotted black smoke coming from the area when they were still several blocks from the house.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 10:34:28 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison

The Belgium Fire Department said they are still on scene of a large barn fire that started Tuesday night, June 23. Officials say the fire broke out at 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Crews still have a few more hours of clean up before wrapping it up. Officials say no firefighters or property owners were injured.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 7:40:20 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

Several residents were displaced when a fire burned their apartment building in Merrill Tuesday. It happened around 5 p.m. Firefighters were called to the scene at the Park City apartments and saw flames and heavy smoke. There were no injuries, and they were able to get everyone safely out of the building.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 6:38:14 AM - SOURCE: WXPR-FM 91.7 Rhinelander

A bill aimed at providing grants to communities affected by "forever chemical" contamination would take away the ability for cities and towns to pursue legal action against the companies or other entities that created the pollution. The bill, approved in an Assembly floor vote Tuesday, was authored by Elijah Behnke, R-Oconto, and would create a $10 million grant program for the 2021-23 biennium for communities struggling with PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

TC Energy is partnering with the Fond du Lac Fire Department to host four separate pipeline safety trainings for both local first responders and public officials. During the multiple days of training, TC Energy will review the extent of their pipeline systems throughout the county, the basics of a transmission pipeline system, compression facilities, and reviewing how to identify and respond to a pipeline emergency.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Theron Jenkins walked into his first bodybuilding competition already accomplishing the goals that meant the most to him. It wasn’t to win first place — that never mattered to Jenkins — and it sure wasn’t for the attention and recognition he received when he dominated the competition, earning a first-place prize and drawing comparisons to the eight-time Mr.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Jersey City Journal

VIDEO: About four seconds was the difference between life and death on May 31 when an unconscious man awoke to Manatee County medical first responders trying to help him and pulled out a loaded gun. “I had no choice but to go for the gun,” said Manatee County Paramedic Carlos Santos. Santos’ quick reaction, along with his partner, EMT Joe Savasta, and nearby sheriff’s deputies, prevented what could have been a tragic day.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Bradenton Herald

VIDEO: Joe Saunier, a school resource officer in Frankfort is restoring old toy fire trucks for children in need. “When you get to see the children's faces. You know, it means a lot right there,” Saunier said. For the past few years, Officer Saunier has been restoring old fire trucks for children who undergo difficult situations, with some of those fire trucks being over fifty years old.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Waverly Fire Department has a new home for a truck previously used in the department 100 years ago. The American LaFrance was the first "new" truck used by Waverly Fire in 1921. After the truck retired service it was sold to Redfield, Iowa, who then later sold it to Dale Miracle. After that, it stayed with a family in Indianola for sixty years.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KWWL-TV NBC/CW 7 Waterloo

VIDEO: New warnings from federal regulators have local fire departments rethinking their approach to electric car battery fires. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has trained about 250,000 first responders, but there are 1.2 million firefighters nationwide. The lithium-ion batteries found in these cars burn differently than combustible engine fires.
- PUB DATE: 6/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEWS-TV ABC 5 Cleveland

Firefighters on Monday night, June 21 responded to the scene of a house fire near 9th and Keefe. As crews battled the fire they covered a neighboring home in water to keep the flames from spreading. Milwaukee fire officials say the fire caused property damage only. No residents or firefighters were injured.
- PUB DATE: 6/22/2021 4:46:56 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee