Hillcrest Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Scott suffered a head injury Tuesday when he fell from one of the station’s fire trucks, according to the department. “On Tuesday afternoon, the Fire Chief was assisting with vehicle washing and maintenance when he fell from the fire engine and suffered a head injury. He has since been...Read More
Close to 200 firefighters and family members of the late Preston Heinbigner packed the Manitoba legislature Monday to pay tribute to their colleague and loved one as the government announced more help for the helpers is on the way. The 40-year-old firefighter, husband and father died by suicide earlier this month, sparking calls for better...Read More
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A fire department in Hoke County is asking the community to keep their fire chief in their prayers after an unfortunate accident. On Tuesday evening, the Hillcrest Fire Department shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Michael Scott fell off the fire engine while assisting with vehicle washing and maintenance, and suffered...Read More
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -For the first time since the dramatic crash between a fire truck and a motorcycle earlier this month, the Fargo Fire Department is sharing more about what happened and what you can do to be safer on the road. Fargo Fire Chief, Steve Dirksen says, “I’ve actually had a number...Read More
On 4/25/1854 a fire in the William T. Jennings Building in Manhattan, New York (231 Broadway) claimed the lives of eleven firefighters. While battling the blaze the top floors, as well as a large iron safe, collapsed into the 2nd floor killing the firefighters. “A fire broke out at the large tailoring establishment of W.T....Read More
