Four people were seriously injured in crash in the Chicago "Austin" neighborhood involving a fire department vehicle and at least one car today. The crash happened just before noon near Cicero and North avenues on the West Side. Four people were taken to Stroger Hospital in serious-to-critical condition, Rosado said. No ages or sexes of...Read More
They nearly died searching for trapped residents in a house fire. Seven months later, two firefighters who nearly became trapped themselves honor those who have helped them heal. Chris Paine and Kevin Jacovetta are Arvada firefighters and emergency medical technicians. On April 3, they were both badly burned when they got caught in a house...Read More
NU (brian please add the video to this story-thanks!) Pinewood (Texas) Volunteer Firefighter and Paramedic Kimberly Huckabee is expected to be moved to a Houston hospital for more treatment and therapy after an 18 wheeler severed her left arm. (CAN YOUR FD HELP? SEE BELOW) The incident happened last Thursday morning when she was redirecting...Read More
Hey, That Texas Firefighter/Paramedic who received severe injuries including the loss of her arm remains in the hospital. Last week, November 24, FF Kimberly Huckabee, 30, was directing traffic around a large truck after it crashed and burst into flames. While she was directing traffic an 18-wheeler backed into her. The driver of the...Read More
Putnam County, Florida, fire units were on the scene of a commercial fire early Monday morning. The structure was a real estate office and was fully involved when sheriff’s deputies at the scene saw a car approaching at a high rate of speed. Even though that part of the road was closed off for the...Read More
Fire crews were called to a vacant house fire Sunday afternoon on the city’s east side. The fire started on the first floor of the house, located at 805 East Eagle, and spread to the second floor. One firefighter is recovering at ECMC following the fire. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this...Read More
