Travis County Emergency Services District 1 said if it were not for STAR Flight, the department would be mourning the loss of two of its firefighters. Last Wednesday, emergency crews battled a 100-acre brush fire in northwest Travis County. “When we have these dry conditions, … [Read more...]
We have long been of the (correct) opinion that dispatchers, call takers, telecommunicators-whatever you call them-are the true first-first responders dealing with emergencies well before the beeps beep and the bells ring. In some areas, proper hiring and backgrounds, solid … [Read more...]
Current Incident Notification Services, Inc. (CINS) would like to offer FREE INCIDENT NOTIFICATIONS to your mobile device for anybody attending this year’s FDIC International Conference. Information that is sent will be from throughout the State of Indiana. Additionally, you may … [Read more...]
A firefighter suffered minor injuries and two residents were displaced when a third-alarm firedamaged four homes, five garages, two cars and several palm trees in Alhambra Monday night. Alhambra Fire Battalion Chief Ed Guerrero estimated the cost of damages at $500,000. He … [Read more...]
Firefighters at an Indianapolis fire station opened the door early Friday morning to a one-of-a-kind request for help: A frantic woman, distressed because her pet raccoon was stoned off of too much weed. The raccoon, according to Wayne Township Fire Dept. PIO Capt. Michael … [Read more...]
New questions emerged Monday about the FDNY’s denial of 9/11-related disability benefits to a retired firefighter who labored at Ground Zero and then suffered severe psychiatric illness before dying in a mental hospital. Joe Battista spent months at the World Trade Center site … [Read more...]
The Gazette-Virginian: A 2008 Pierce engine fire truck owned by Midway Volunteer Fire Department sustained extensive damage Sunday evening following a wreck that occurred on Buckshoal Road when the fire truck was responding to a house fire on Hudson Road. According … [Read more...]
By Stephen Pimpo Jr., WJLA: A firefighter fell through the stairs while fighting a blaze that destroyed a townhouse in Prince George's County and damaged another Sunday morning, according to authorities. The Prince George's County Fire Department said the heavy fire started … [Read more...]
Two Arlington firefighters and an Arlington Water Utilities crew member were injured while responding to a gas leak Sunday afternoon in central Arlington. All three were transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. The extent of their injuries is not … [Read more...]
Two cats were treated for smoke inhalation and a firefighter was injured following a house fire in Cary Friday night, authorities said. All three tenants inside the home at 203 E. Pearl Street were able to safely get out before fire crews arrived at the scene at about 9:34 p.m. … [Read more...]
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