By CBS News: A gas station explosion rocked a neighborhood in southeastern Rome on Friday, injuring at least 25, including 10 first responders, authorities said. The explosion was heard across the Italian capital shortly after 8 a.m. local time and sent a huge cloud of dark smoke and fire that was visible from across the...Read More
By Rose Shimbert, Mountain Journal: Ted McClanahan had two major injuries in his 24-year career as a West Yellowstone smokejumper. The worst was on a jump into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, near Lolo Pass and the Idaho-Montana border. A strong gust of down air slammed him to the ground, where he tore the quadriceps tendon off...Read More
All, We regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of West Colesville (Broome County near Binghamton) Fire Company Fire Chief James Sitek, who died while operating at the scene of a residential fire in the Town of Conklin early this morning. Today, Thursday, July 4, 2025 at 0253 hours, the Broome County 911...Read More
All, The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, known for supporting Firefighter, other emergency service and military families, honors those who have died in the Line of Duty, especially following the Sept. 11 attacks, by organizing memorial 5K run/walk events across the country. The late Chief Harwood was a recent participant, running in full firefighting gear weighing...Read More
