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EMS WORKER KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS, SUFFERS SEVERE CONCUSSION AFTER AMBULANCE STRUCK BY ALLEGED DRUNK DRIVER – DELAWARE

 Joe Knitter    February 15, 2021    No Comments

Two Delaware EMS workers and two civilians were injured when an alleged drunken driver rear-ended an ambulance over the weekend. The accident happened at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday as Smyrna County's American Legion Ambulance Service Station 64 vehicle was transporting a patient … [Read more...]

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SANDIA, TEXAS FIREFIGHTER INJURED AFTER ENGINE ROLLS WHILE RESPONDING ON ICY ROADS

 Joe Knitter    February 15, 2021    No Comments

SANDIA, Texas — A Sandia firefighter was injured early Monday after a Sandia Fire Department vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on an icy road responding to a structure fire. Sandia Fire Chief Henry Barajas said the firefighter, a female, was transported to Spohn … [Read more...]

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ONE DEAD AFTER CAR STRIKES D’IBERVILLE, MISSISSIPPI APPARATUS BLOCKING ROADWAY AT SCENE

 Joe Knitter    February 15, 2021    No Comments

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - One person is dead and others were injured after two separate traffic accidents Sunday night. Authorities say a D’Iberville fire truck was blocking traffic while first responders worked a three-vehicle accident on I-10 west near the Lamey … [Read more...]

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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RESCUE INVOLVED IN CRASH WHILE RESPONDING

 Joe Knitter    February 15, 2021    No Comments

A Rochester (NY) Fire Department truck was involved in a car crash Monday morning. The crash, which was captured on surveillance cameras at Ferrel's Garage, happened near the corner of University Avenue and Alexander Street. News10NBC obtained a copy of the … [Read more...]

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MAURY COUNTY, TENNESSEE ENGINE ROLLS WHILE ENROUTE TO POSSIBLE STRUCTURE FIRE

 Joe Knitter    February 14, 2021    No Comments

MAURY CO., Tenn. (WTVF) — A fire truck was involved in a rollover crash in Maury County Sunday morning. Police dispatch said the crew was on their way to a fire call and hit slippery roads. They reported everyone involved in the crash is okay. One firefighter experienced … [Read more...]

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SAN ANTONIO ENGINE FLIPS ON ICY ROADS ENROUTE TO CALL

 Joe Knitter    February 14, 2021    No Comments

The San Antonio Fire Department shared a photo of a downed fire engine on Sunday morning. The department's post shared the need for San Antonians to stay home. "Last night, because of the ice, this happened. Luckily, the crew is OK. The storm is serious. STAY HOME. Our life … [Read more...]

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AMBULANCE STOLEN AT GUN POINT, LEADS TO CHASE

 Joe Knitter    February 14, 2021    No Comments

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A suicidal man in Mobile County brought a gun into an ambulance Thursday, and Mobile police say he then stole the ambulance, led officers on a chase, and ultimately killed himself. WKRG News 5 investigates how this happened. The paramedics with … [Read more...]

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PEDERNALES, TEXAS ENGINE ROLLS WHILE RESPONDING – SEATBELTS CREDITED WITH SAVING FIREFIGHTERS

 Joe Knitter    February 13, 2021    No Comments

As drivers across the Austin area deal with icy roads on Saturday morning, a Pedernales Fire Department truck was involved in a rollover in the 16100-16300 block of west SH 71. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, four firefighters were responding to a call when their … [Read more...]

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FLINT-GRESHAM (TEXAS) FIRE ENGINE STRUCK BY SEMI WHILE RESPONDING

 Joe Knitter    February 12, 2021    No Comments

An 18-wheeler that skidded on an icy overpass Thursday night struck a Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department truck while the fire engine responded to an area wreck. The fire engine truck was going to a wreck at Toll 49 and Farm-to-Market Road 2493 about 8:20 p.m. … [Read more...]

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VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI ENGINE CRASHES WHILE RESPONDING – THEN STRUCK BY TOW TRUCK

 Joe Knitter    February 12, 2021    No Comments

A Vicksburg fire truck responding to a wreck near Interstate 20 Friday morning was damaged when it hit a patch of ice and struck the sidewall of the bridge. It was damaged again when the responding wrecker also hit a patch of ice and struck the back of the fie truck. The … [Read more...]

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