Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department chased a driver in a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley Friday night. LAPD confirmed that the ambulance belongs to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Sky5 arrived at the scene around 9:45 p.m. as the driver continued speeding on the westbound 210 Freeway while a trail of...Read More
HORICON, Wis. (WMTV) – Two firefighters were hurt Wednesday night after a fire in Horicon, the city’s fire department said. Crews reported finding a fire spreading from one building to another when they arrived after 6:45 p.m. to the 300 block of East Lake Street. Everyone who was inside of the building at the time got out...Read More
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) investigates firefighter line-of-duty-deaths (LODD) and serious injuries to help prevent incidents. In addition to physical hazards, human factors like situational awareness, mental workload, fatigue, culture, and decision making can be considered to identify and mitigate risks. NIOSH sought public...Read More
Truro Township is mourning the loss of Firefighter Tyler Norwood, who passed away in the early hours this morning. Firefighter Norwood served his community with dedication and pride. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tyler’s family, friends, and our brothers and sisters in the fire service as we navigate this loss together. Additional information will...Read More