HARTFORD, Conn. — Several firefighters were among five people taken to the hospital following a crash in Hartford late Thursday involving a fire truck. Emergency crews at 9:50 p.m. responded to a crash in the area 197 Main St. involving a civilian car and a fire truck, according to the Hartford Fire Department. Four firefighters and...Read More
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) – Firefighting is a physically demanding job, but it’s not just the heavy gear, fast movements, and long shifts that take a toll on first responders. The mental strain of the job is also significant. “The average citizen experiences one or two very traumatic events in their life. We, as first...Read More
All, The Delray Beach Fire Chief said in a “Facebook post” this evening that Assistant Chief Kevin Green, Division Chief Todd Lynch, Captain Brian Fiorey and Driver Engineer David Wyatt are being placed on administrative leave with pay, “pending the results of an internal administrative investigation to determine if City and Fire Rescue policies and...Read More
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — At a Friday afternoon press conference, Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington will address the six-month closure of fire stations 25 on Butters Drive and 28 on Grass Valley Road, which will take effect starting Monday. The closure of two firehouses is part of a package of reductions in the contingency budget adopted...Read More
WASHINGTON — Retiring President Biden will present the Medal of Valor Friday to two FDNY heroes who saved New Yorkers from raging fires. Biden, 82, will present the nation’s highest award for public safety officers to Lt. John Vanderstar and firefighter Brendan Gaffney. Vanderstar rushed into action in October 2022 when a neighbor banged on his Bronx...Read More
