Sometimes being in the right place, at the right time, can save your life. At least that's what happened to one Rye firefighter. Firefighter/EMS John Klanchesser, 56, has been with the Rye Fire Department since 1988. He recently had a medical emergency, at the fire department, … [Read more...]
WEST PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – In the darkest smoke and brightest flames, volunteer firefighters rush to danger. Tuesday, a once-in-a-lifetime mayday call made West Pulaski firefighters thankful for their training. On a sweltering Tuesday afternoon, under 50 pounds of gear and … [Read more...]
A Staten Island EMT recalled the moment he was shot in the shoulder by a “suicidal” intoxicated patient on Wednesday night. Richard McMahon, 25, discussed his terrifying ordeal during an interview with The Post while recovering at his Shore Acres home after being discharged … [Read more...]
FRENCH VALLEY, CA — A Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine was involved in a crash with a minivan at a French Valley intersection Thursday, causing damage but no injuries. The crash happened about 3:55 p.m. at Honey Pine and Pourroy roads, according to the … [Read more...]
ATLANTA — Ambulance driver and medic Kevin McCorvey is facing additional charges for the death of a 66-year-old man after his ambulance rolled over along a Fairburn road last November. Wilton Thomason Jr. died from his injures. McCorvey, who was arrested at the scene of … [Read more...]
WILMINGTON, Mass. — Multiple people were injured including firefighters after an early-morning crash involving a pickup truck and ambulance on I-93, according to officials. Emergency crews were responding to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 93 Southbound but while attempting … [Read more...]
A smokejumper was seriously injured Sunday May 15 during a training parachute jump. Ben Elkind sustained a dislocated hip and pelvic fracture during a hard landing. During surgery at the hospital they found six fractures and placed three plates and 10 screws to repair the … [Read more...]