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August 4, 2026

MANHOLE FIRE INJURES THREE FDNY FIREFIGHTERS

The blaze started just before 4:40 a.m. inside a conduit in front of 262 Cypress Ave. A conduit is a pipe that protects electrical wiring. The fire caused elevated carbon monoxide levels in the surrounding area. Multiple manholes caught fire in Mott Haven early Monday morning, leaving three firefighters injured and multiple people without power,...
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SIX FIREFIGHTERS INJURED IN NEW YORK SUBWAY FIRE

EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) — A fire on a subway work train filled the Astor Place station with smoke early Tuesday, injuring eight MTA workers and six firefighters. The southbound train caught fire on the express tracks at the station just before 2:30 a.m. The fire spewed heavy smoke through the station in the East...
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GAS PUMP EXPLOSION INJURES TWO, INCLUDING ALBANY FIREFIGHTER – NEW YORK

Fire officials are investigating a gas explosion that happened on Tuesday afternoon at the Albany Department of General Services headquarters building. Albany Police Department said two people were injured in the explosion that happened around 3:15 p.m. on Conners Boulevard. Fire crews, law enforcement, and emergency medical services responded to the DGS building for reports...
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11 y/o GIRL INJURED IN FIRE TRUCK CRASH – IOWA

Hartley, Iowa– A Melvin girl was taken to the hospital and a Melvin fire truck was totaled after an accident near Hartley on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 9:35 a.m. , 16-year-old Hunter Ahrenstorff of Hartley was driving a 2006 Chevy pickup westbound on his driveway at...
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EMS CHIEF LODD, Free Training At FDNY Next Week (The Secret List)

All, The Chief of Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen collapsed and died suddenly on duty Monday morning. The Chief was 59. NJEMS Task Force President Mike Bascom announced Rosen’s death in a social media post. Chief Rosen had just finished setting up equipment at a youth emergency services camp and speaking with his crew when...
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Next Week At F.R.I. In Kansas City (The Secret List)

All, Three quick reminders for those attending IAFC’s Fire Rescue International:   ===1=== LEXIPOL & GORDON GRAHAM: Please RSVP ASAP to join Gordon Graham and the Lexipol crew Wednesday at the “Hoops & Hoses” night during Fire-Rescue International 2026! They are hosting an exclusive, free event during FRI at The College Basketball Experience, one of Kansas City’s...
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