We all know that wildland firefighting is a tough and physically dangerous job. But what often doesn’t get talked about enough is the mental toll it takes. Evidence suggests many wildland fire personnel face higher risks of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and even suicide. The key to reducing these risks is prevention, early intervention and...Read More
The family of a Truro area firefighter killed in a training exercise is pushing for better safety measures. Skylar Blackie, 28, died after a fire extinguisher exploded in his face during a training exercise at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School (NSFS) in Waverly in 2019. The school was ordered to pay just over $100,000 in fines...Read More
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — An ambulance was involved in a crash that happened in Decatur on Friday. According to the Decatur Police Department (DPD), the crash took place at the intersection of 6th Street and 11th Avenue. DPD says that the crash involved two vehicles. DPD tells News 19 that there were three people in...Read More
BROCKTON, Mass, (WLNE) — The Brockton Police Department said an ambulance was involved in a rollover crash on Friday. The incident occurred at the intersection of Torrey Street and West Street around noon. Police said the ambulance was on the way to a call when it flipped over due to another car failing to yield....Read More
LAKE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State Police have identified two people who died Friday in a head-on collision involving an ambulance. The crash happened at 10:26 a.m. Aug. 9 on State Highway 18 at the intersection of Highway 135 in Lake City. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 67-year-old Janet Chapman of Blytheville...Read More
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A crash involving an ambulance and another vehicle Thursday afternoon sent six people to the hospital. According to the Archbold German Township Fire Department, the accident occurred at 3:03 p.m. at the intersection of C.R. D and C.R. 21. The ambulance was on a non-emergency transport that included three paramedics, a...Read More
