By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident A Portuguese Canadair ‘water-bomber’ plane has crashed today, killing the Portuguese pilot and critically injuring the Spanish co-pilot. The tragedy happened mid-morning as the plane was taking part in aerial attacks on a fire in the … [Read more...]
By Caitlin Taylor, Monroe News Even those who dedicate their lives to helping others sometimes need support too. That’s why the Monroe Township Fire Department is seeking financial support for one of its brother firefighters who remains in critical but stable condition … [Read more...]
By Rich Flowers, Athens Review A man and woman remained in the Henderson County Jail Thursday on multiple arson charges for fires set in the Cherokee Shores Community. Raymond Jesse Collins Jr., 41, of Mabank, was held on five arson counts and a charge of possession of a … [Read more...]
By Norman Miller, Daily News NATICK, Mass. — A firefighter reportedly suffered fractured ribs after a piece of equipment struck him in the chest while he was fighting a two-alarm fire at the former St. Patrick’s School property. The fire in the old rectory on Wilson Street … [Read more...]
By George Shillcock, Columbus Dispatch When Columbus firefighter Chris Klein found out that Mark Newman was buried in an unmarked grave, he set out in 2013 to change that. A century and a half ago, Mark Newman became the first Columbus firefighter to die in the line of duty. On … [Read more...]
By Sharon Montgomery, Cape Breton Post Two firefighters were injured in an early morning fire in Glace Bay on Thursday. Chief John Chant of the Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Department said the call regarding a fire at 181 Douglas Ave., a single-storey structure, came in at 3:24 … [Read more...]
Firefighter C-19 Survivors Speak Out, Beirut Fallen FFs Video
All, Anaheim (California) Fire Captains David Baker & Joe Aldecoa experienced the real risks of COVID-19 the hard way. Both men -- healthy, experienced Firefighters -- spent close to a month in the hospital fighting for their lives after contracting the deadly virus. Baker … [Read more...]
NY FIREFIGHTER, 29, MEDICAL LODD, Beirut Firefighters and Related Explosions
All, A Hudson Valley (north of NYC) Firefighter who served two tours in Afghanistan and earned a Purple Heart was found dead in his home after responding to multiple calls during Tropical Storm Isaias. The Vails Gate Fire Department in Orange County announced that Firefighter … [Read more...]
By DW Raging fires in the south of France on Wednesday left at least 22 people injured, destroying several businesses and forcing the evacuation of 2,700 people. Tourists and nursing home residents were among those displaced as they fled from forest fires that raced across … [Read more...]
By Taylor Hartz, The Day Four firefighters were injured when a fire severely damaged a multifamily home, displacing four families in Norwich on Monday night, according to fire officials. The fire broke out on the porch of the four-family home at 57 Prospect St. about 4:15 … [Read more...]
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