By Jisz Garrett, KINY: One resident sustained a laceration to their hand and was treated on site. Two firefighters also sustained minor injuries and were released on site as well. The structure involved was a rental unit with two separate rental units. The building … [Read more...]
Crews at a an interstate vehicle crash narrowly escaped being injured when a driver slammed into an emergency vehicle. There were no reported injuries. Here's the report from the Upper Chichester (Pa.) Fire Department "At approximately 4:55 a.m. Nov 27, Upper Chichester Fire … [Read more...]
By Suelen Rivera, KTAR: The University of Arizona will soon lead a study to reduce the risk of cancer in firefighters after receiving a $4 million grant, officials said last week. The funding — granted by the Arizona Board of Regents — will allow researchers to enroll 1,500 … [Read more...]
By The Guardian: Incidents of misogyny, racism and bullying have been exposed by an independent report on the culture at the UK’s largest firefighting and rescue organisation. Female firefighters have been groped, beaten and had their helmets filled with urine, a review of … [Read more...]
By Times of San Diego: Firefighters contained a blaze that started south of Dulzura Sunday and burned an estimated 21 acres, a Cal Fire spokesman said. Captain Thomas Shoots said the fire was first reported at 12:10 p.m. in remote terrain near Marron Valley Road and Otay … [Read more...]
OHIO FIREFIGHTER STRUCK on I-90: CRITICAL
All, Bad news out of Cleveland this evening that a Firefighter was struck by a vehicle and very critically injured. It happened on I-90, apparently at an initial crash around 2030 hours. The area has been hit with major snow creating very tough conditions for those … [Read more...]
OHIO FIREFIGHTER STRUCK on I-90: CRITICAL
Bad news out of Cleveland this evening. A Firefighter was struck by a vehicle and was very critically injured. It happened on I-90, apparently at an initial crash around 2030 hours. The area has been hit with major snow creating very tough conditions for those responding … … [Read more...]