In the early hours of Oct. 10, 2018, firefighters battling a two-alarm commercial fire at Saeed Bro Tires, at 3900 Main Street, in Oakley, heard a sound they were not expecting – the blaring horn of a fast-moving train approaching their location from the west. In an instant, … [Read more...]
Once again, a report has been released on a headline making event that resulted in the fire death of a civilian. Please take advantage of this report to be used as a template for yours/mine/our fire departments and how: -911 Call takers Would Do? -Fire Radio Dispatchers Would … [Read more...]
BEAVERTON, Ore. — An early Friday morning apartment fire in Beaverton led to a flood of 911 calls, and people impacted by the fire said they're upset that so many people were on hold waiting to connect with dispatchers. "The reason you call is because there's an emergency, … [Read more...]
There are numerous quotes related to learning from the past. here are many-pick what you like: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/history Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated with history-primarily American and local history. As a part of that, I would sit at … [Read more...]
PORT CHESTER - A firehouse in Westchester is now under investigation by the federal government. On Thursday, the FBI launched a second investigation into Port Chester's Putnam Engine and Hose Fire Company. Port Chester firefighters were tight-lipped about another apparent … [Read more...]
McKEES ROCKS, Pa. - The McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department is defending itself against accusations that a firefighter made vulgar and racist comments that were broadcast from the scene of a fire. In a Facebook post Thursday, the department said the accusations are baseless … [Read more...]
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The family of a Canton Township man who died of a heart attack is suing two 911 dispatchers. Family members said they called 911 several times but could not get through because the dispatchers intentionally turned off the system. The attorney for … [Read more...]
A woman who suffered three gunshot wounds last spring that left her a quadriplegic is suing San Diego for gross negligence, contending that police dispatchers failed to take seriously multiple 9-1-1 calls from her mother. Mya Hendrix, who was shot during a kidnapping by gang … [Read more...]
A West Manchester Township firefighter told police that after he started making false calls to 911 in late 2018, it "started to get out of control," according to charging documents. Isaiah Smith, 18, of the 1600 block of Filbert Street, West York, faces one count each of false … [Read more...]
It's a heartbreaking situation that led a family to demand changes in Polk County. "I think my house is on fire and I'm here alone on a walker," 76-year-old Loretta Pickard can be heard saying to a 911 dispatcher in the final moments of her life. It takes the dispatcher … [Read more...]
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