Posts Categorized: News
“Miracle Dog” Rescued from Wreck that Killed his Owner. Dog Transported by Ambulance to Vet Hospital.
Crews extricated Jakey from the wreck and transported him to the emergency veterinarian for care. The medics were also able to treat Jakey with IV and oxygen therapy due to blood loss from a bad laceration.
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Arrival video: Adrian, MI house fire.
Fire on Friday on E. Maumee Street.
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Dallas & Phoenix LODD info, Vote For Hack, Brotherhood in Harrisburg, Update on Moore, OK
LODD info from Dallas and Phoenix, Moore (OK) Tornado devastation update, Vote for Hack, and more
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Early video: Apartment fire in Mendota, IL.
Fire through the roof of an apartment building on Sandra Avenue on arrival Sunday evening.
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Moore, OK Search and Rescue Efforts in Wake of Two Mile Wide Tornado
Moore, Oklahoma was the scene of a horrific natural disaster today. Moore is south of Oklahoma City. A mile wide EF4 tornado decimated the area. The death toll is currently 51 (11pm) including 7 children at the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore.
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Video: Passaic, NJ 4 Alarm House Fire on Lafayette Avenue (4 Videos)
Two firefighters were hurt while battling a large apartment fire in Passaic, New Jersey. The fire started at around 8 p.m. at 77 Lafayette Avenue and quickly spread to a third alarm.
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Live coverage: Large tornado outbreak in Oklahoma City area. Two Moore schools leveled with missing & trapped children.
Children were being sheltered in schools when they were hit.
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LODD – Dallas Firefighter Stanley Wilson Dies in 6 Alarm Apartment Fire
Dallas Firefighter Stanley Wilson, 51, was found after radioing an emergency transmission that he was trapped in an apartment fire. Over 150 Dallas firefighters battled the 6 alarm blaze. Wilson, a 28 year veteran of the department, was stationed at firehouse 53. Wilson was married with two teenage sons.
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UPDATED: Firefighter Stanley Wilson, Dallas Fire Rescue. 28-year veteran found in rubble of burned apartment building.
Wilson, radioed in shortly before 5:30 a.m. that he was trapped and lost.
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1 Dead After Taxi Crashes Into Fire Van
The van impacted the taxi in the center of the passenger side caving it in and causing the taxi to roll over, killing the driver of the cab.
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UPDATED: Dallas, Texas firefighter’s body recovered at six-alarm apartment fire.
According to news reports firefighter indicated he was trapped and did not know where he was. Fire conditions have hindered search.
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Video: The Ultimate Green Line Action from “Amateur Firefighters”
These self-proclaimed "amateur firefighters" actually do a pretty decent job of extinguishing the fire. So what if there is some mild chaos and cussing. And so what if it resembled "Lord of the Flies" for a minute or two...
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Promotional Opportunities – Another Chief and His Honey Get Caught With the Money
On Wednesday, former Chief Timothy M. Whittington was indicted on one count of felony embezzlement. His wife, Patricia A. Whittington, was indicted on one count of felony fraudulent schemes.
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Pre-arrival video: House fire in Portland, OR.
Fire this morning at North Hudson Street and North Oswego Avenue.
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Firefighter Bradley Harper, Phoenix Fire Department dies from injuries after being pinned between fire truck & ambulance. Phoenix police officer died today at same hospital after hit & run.
Firefighter Harper was pinned between a fire engine and ambulance as the two vehicles passed each other.
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Phoenix Firefighter Dies From Injuries On Fireground
Caught Between Two Firetrucks
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Phoenix firefighter ‘gravely injured’. Crushed between two rigs at mulch fire.
Trucks being repositioned during mulch fire around 5:30 PM Saturday.
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Botetourt, VA heats up again. Ego vs. Progress… Ego Wins
Botetourt, VA continues to take 1 step forward and several steps backwards as it attempts to create a Fire/EMS model that works.
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DC hearing shows different views on how to handle peak EMS demand & medic shortage. Chief Ellerbe has second thoughts after communications director blocks press.
DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe quickly figures standing and talking works better than running and blocking.
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Thieves Put Fire Station Out of Service
Satellite Station Hit
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Helmet Cam: Long Creek, IL House Fire a Total Loss. Water Supply Issues Hamper Firefighters Efforts
Helmet Camera Video: Mt. Zion was called to assist Long Creek for a report of flames coming from the roof of a house. Upon arrival found the house to be heavily involved in fire. Mt. Zion assisted in fire suppression, and overhaul.
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Shoals VFD (NC) Hosts Honor Walk for West, Texas Responders Killed in Explosion
Chris Gillett, quoted below in the story, informed me he is a few hundred dollars short of his goal. You can contact him on his Facebook Profile (Firefighter Chaplain) to donate. He is also trying to get a tshirt order together for the event.
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Indianapolis Working:
Helmet Cam Video, First-Due at Apartment Fire
A quick grab after arrival on the scene.
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TV station reports 5 to 6 paramedic ambulances in DC each day lack medics. Staffing shortage subject of hearing today.
The DC Fire & EMS Deptartment's paramedic shortage means an average of more than one third of it's 14 paramedic ambulances can't be properly staffed each day.
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Compton, CA Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson, who starred in reality series, jailed for arson. Police say fire covered up theft of city radio equipment.
Melanson fired in connection with arrest.
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