BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two firefighters were hurt after falling through a large hole while putting out a house fire Friday morning, according to the Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD). Crews were called to a house fire on East Kingman Avenue near Euclid Street just after 7 a.m., the department said. When they got there, firefighters...Read More
One person is dead and a firefighter was injured following a house fire at 828 E. Berrien St. in Galesburg on Saturday morning. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to the structure fire with reported victims trapped at 10:54 a.m. Feb. 21. The response included all three fire stations and 13 personnel on duty. Upon arrival,...Read More
EASTON, Pa. – A major three-alarm fire at the Hampton Hotel in downtown Easton left six people injured Friday, including a firefighter who fell 20 feet while attempting a narrow escape from the third floor. Firefighters were called to the Hampton Hotel in the 400 block of Northampton Street just before 11:30 Friday morning. The fire...Read More
Flames and plumes of smoke were pouring out of a semi-detached building in the 400 block of Northampton Street, across from the State Theatre. The building extends to Pine Street in the rear, with smoke and flames throughout the structure. One person was taken by ambulance from the scene, a Northampton County 911 dispatch supervisor...Read More
On August 30, 2025, several of our firefighters were injured while operating at a structure fire. Although their injuries were not life-threatening, the MAYDAY situation certainly was. This incident underscores the inherent risks of our profession and the critical importance of learning from every close call. Near-miss reporting enables us to capture essential details, identify...Read More
BOONVILLE, New York (WWNY) – The Boonville Fire Company is reeling after four firefighters, including the fire chief, were injured in Tuesday’s explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Dean Yauger, first assistant fire chief, said the department is focusing on supporting the injured firefighters as they receive medical treatment. “I would say that the morale...Read More
