Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. submitted to the City Council on Monday a 248-page report that examined every aspect of the Worcester Fire Department, including how it can better prevent line-of-duty deaths. Since 1999, the city has suffered the loss of nine … [Read more...]
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A rowhome fire in South Philadelphia sent three firefighters to the hospital and displaced about two dozen people on Monday. Chopper 3 was on the scene around 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of South 5th Street. Heavy flames were seen pouring out of the … [Read more...]
As sent out earlier this week, 2 Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty following a gas explosion at a dwelling in southeast Czech Republic. 2 other Firefighters were injured. The explosion that occurred in the town of Korycany shortly after noon. The Firefighters were … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]
One person was killed and three firefighters were injured in a mobile home fire early Sunday morning in Pell City, according to the Wolf Creek Fire Department. The fire department said the fire started at the home on Okalona Road around 2:20 a.m. One dead, three … [Read more...]
Fire Chief Kazuo Todd told the Hawaii County Fire Commission during its monthly meeting Wednesday that a firefighter from a Pahala volunteer company was severely injured Friday while fighting a long-burning underground fire in Ka‘u. Todd said the volunteer firefighter — whom … [Read more...]
One Maplewood firefighter was injured as crews responded to smoke and fire conditions at the building housing Arturo’s Osteria & Pizzeria at the corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue early this afternoon. Witnesses on site said that everyone had been safely evacuated … [Read more...]
Three people, including a firefighter, were injured when an apartment building on Tates Creek Road caught fire early Friday, according to the Lexington Fire Department. The fire started at Pinebrook Apartments in the 3600 block of Tates Creek Road, near Armstrong Mill Road. … [Read more...]
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two Philadelphia firefighters are injured while battling a blaze in the Overbrook section. Officials say firefighters were called to the 6000 block of Drexel Road around 6 a.m. Saturday for a house fire. Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke and fire … [Read more...]
Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse firefighter was injured overnight in a fire that spread from the second floor of a multi-family residence into the attic. The 114 Mark Ave. blaze started at the back of the residence and led to “tremendous heat” and “zero visibility” when firefighters … [Read more...]