An “amazing” former fighter died by suicide after having a history of depression, an inquest has heard. Erin Fairhead, formerly of Williton Fire Station, died on Wednesday, May 27 at her home in Williton. The inquest, held at Somerset Coroner’s Court in Taunton today (Wednesday, August 19), heard how 41-year-old Erin was found by her...Read More
A Captain with the Converse Fire Department who is described as a “selfless leader” has died due to COVID-19, officials said Wednesday. Fire Captain Bryant Anderson, who worked with the department for 16 years, died on Tuesday. A release from the fire department called Anderson a “well-credentialed professional” who played a vital role throughout the...Read More
Los Angeles firefighter Andrew Tom hadn’t been inside the downtown building long when he heard the boom. Other firefighters said it was like a jet engine rocketing to life. Tom just knew it meant something terrible was about to happen. Seconds later, as flames consumed the room and lapped at his LAFD gear, Tom thought...Read More
A Jellico Fire Department truck reportedly crashed through a home Wednesday, with officials saying a fireman was injured. The crash occurred at the corner of S. Florence Avenue and Huger Street. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the fireman involved was not seriously injured after the firetruck rolled down a hill into a house. There...Read More
Congressman Max Rose (D-N.Y.) praised President Donald Trump for signing into law the Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act on Aug. 14. Rose has led the effort in the House to guarantee that public safety officers who catch the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus while on duty are eligible to receive death and disability benefits. “In...Read More
LA CROSSE, Wis. — A La Crescent woman is accused of kicking and spitting on a medical worker attempting to assist her after a scooter crash. Kortney Hickman, 35, of La Crescent, was charged Tuesday with throwing or discharging bodily fluids at a public safety worker, resisting an officer, misdemeanor bail jumping-new crimes and disorderly...Read More
