Hey,
A Firefighter from the Mims VFD (FL) was airlifted with serious burns from operating at the 16,000 acre fire in Brevard and Volusia Counties, FL this afternoon. FF Matthew Wescott, 22, was flown out to Orlando Regional Medical Center with second-degree burns to his face from this fire that is running near I-95 FF’s have been able to control 25 percent of the “Iron Horse” fire but are concerned that predicted shifting winds with expose several hundred structures.
A Firefighter from the Mims VFD (FL) was airlifted with serious burns from operating at the 16,000 acre fire in Brevard and Volusia Counties, FL this afternoon. FF Matthew Wescott, 22, was flown out to Orlando Regional Medical Center with second-degree burns to his face from this fire that is running near I-95 FF’s have been able to control 25 percent of the “Iron Horse” fire but are concerned that predicted shifting winds with expose several hundred structures.
More details to follow as well as:
HERE: http://www.cfnews13.com
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BOSTON FF’s, COPS & EMT’s DOWN:
Several Boston Police Officers, Firefighters and EMS members have been transported to the hospital after being exposed to what is reported to be, cyanide. Units responded to a call this afternoon from a citizen in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood who reported that his wife may have committed suicide using cyanide. When members arrived, a bottle was found next to the body, exposing the first responders as well. More to follow on what is reported to now be a Level 3 hazmat.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 3-1-11 / 1653 Hours
