Charleston Fire Department officials confirmed on Monday afternoon that their fire boat crashed into a buoy during a rescue call on Saturday. After reviewing the audio calls and “after a cursory review” of the initial information from their staff, officials determined the “unidentified object” they had previously described was, in fact, a buoy. The crash,...Read More
Two traffic tickets issued against the driver of a semitrailer truck that struck and killed a Hudson firefighter and injured five others March 6 along Interstate 39 were dismissed Monday, but a prosecutor said it “doesn’t mean the case is over.”Mansur Shakirov, 28, of Spokane, Wash., appeared before Judge Michael Stroh Monday afternoon in McLean...Read More
Hey, A Berkeley (Calif) Firefighter was shot at by an 88-year-oldman early this morning after responding to a medical call. The bullet struck a“Swissphone” pager being worn on the firefighter’s belt, whichprevented the Firefighter being injured and he did not require hospitalization. Five firefighters — an engine and an ambulance — went to the 1200...Read More
A Berkeley (Calif) Firefighter was shot at by an 88-year-old man early this morning after responding to a medical call. The bullet struck a “Swissphone” pager being worn on the firefighter’s belt, which prevented the Firefighter being injured and he did not require hospitalization.Five firefighters — an engine and an ambulance — went to the...Read More
Families and friends of Sept. 11 victims are outraged after the 9/11 Memorial Foundation went back on its word not to charge a $2 fee for advance reservations made online or by phone.“I don’t want the American public to have to pay a dime to pay respects to my son,” said Sally Regenhard, whose firefighter...Read More
