DURHAM, N.C. -- Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and other … [Read more...]
By Noah Chast, KTVZ: Fifteen-year U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter Ben Elkind is at his home in Redmond, recovering from a parachute training accident. It's a situation he knew was possible, but never thought would be a reality. “You just think that you’re not … [Read more...]
A pumper-tanker from Arlington Fire and Rescue (NW of Winston-Salem) was totaled in a crash on I-77 in North Carolina this afternoon after being struck by a semi. Arlington was dispatched to assist West Yadkin at the time of the incident. West Yadkin VFD was dispatched to a … [Read more...]
Earlier today, an engine from the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department was involved in a crash with a civilian auto while responding to an alarm. The crash resulted in the engine coming to rest against a power pole and the auto on it's side with the occupant pinned. The … [Read more...]
BROCKTON, Mass. — Nearly a dozen people are displaced by a three-alarm house fire in Brockton that left two firefighters injured, according to officials in the Massachusetts city. Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Marchetti said the Brockton Fire Department received calls about the … [Read more...]
WEST PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – In the darkest smoke and brightest flames, volunteer firefighters rush to danger. Tuesday, a once-in-a-lifetime mayday call made West Pulaski firefighters thankful for their training. On a sweltering Tuesday afternoon, under 50 pounds of gear and … [Read more...]
FRENCH VALLEY, CA — A Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine was involved in a crash with a minivan at a French Valley intersection Thursday, causing damage but no injuries. The crash happened about 3:55 p.m. at Honey Pine and Pourroy roads, according to the … [Read more...]