By Captain Marc Wysocki As a volunteer officer witnessing the evolution of our profession, I’ve observed a troubling paradox: despite increased awareness and resources devoted to firefighter mental health, the rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide continue to rise (1). The question we must confront isn’t simply what mental health challenges exist in the fire...Read More
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — While assisting with a motor vehicle accident, a Waynesville fire engine was struck from behind. According to a Facebook post from the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District (WRFPD), on Nov. 18, at approximately 9:11 p.m., WRFPD, Hazelgreen Fire Protection District, and Tri-County Fire Protection District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 44....Read More
House fire with fire showing on South Damen Avenue in Chicago where a fire command officer was injured (Video on the Citizen app/CARDINAL NEWS Presentation). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Chicago responded about 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 to a report of a house fire on Damen Avenue near the intersection of...Read More
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A vacant home was damaged and three firefighters were injured after an early morning fire in Johnstown. Crews were called on Nov. 18 to a building on the intersection of Dupont Street and Coleman Avenue just after 8 a.m. According to the Johnstown Fire Chief Jim McCann, the house, which was...Read More
“The idea that Aurora’s 2026 budget ‘cuts public safety’ is simply inaccurate,” city officials said in a statement Monday. Emily Rosca, Patch Staff Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 10:52 am CT AURORA, IL —In a joint statement Monday, Mayor John Laesch, Police Chief Matt Thomas and Fire Chief Dave McCabe responded to residents’ concerns about...Read More
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — An ambulance was towed away with front-end damage after it was involved in a crash in Fayette County Tuesday night. Fayette County dispatchers confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that an ambulance was involved in a crash along East Penn Street in Uniontown just after 6 p.m. We’re told five people...Read More
