Posts Tagged: Rescue
Fire at Mill Creek Amenity Center
BLUFFTON - January 29, 2012: As Shift 2 was preparing for shift change; they were dispatched to a structure fire at the Mill Creek Amenity Center. Around 7:30am, a passerby, noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof area near the chimney. Engine 32…
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Why We Search, 2012
We are not saying you should be reckless, unsafe. We are saying you should be realistic.
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Charleston Fire Department Will Get New, Modern Headquarters
CHARLESTON - Charleston Fire Department leaders will soon have a new home. Mayor Joe Riley says the new building, which will be located on Heriot and King Streets will be spacious and centrally located.
"It will have five bays, will house two eng…
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Discuss, Approve New Fire Deal – In The Open
COLUMBIA - WHILE IT’S a relief that Richland County finally came to its senses and is seeking to continue its long-standing fire agreement with Columbia, it’s also troubling that county officials crafted their proposal in secret. (more...)
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Remembering FDNY’s “Black Sunday”
NEW YORK, NY - The Black Sunday Fire - January 23rd, 2005 - The Bronx blaze claimed the lives of FDNY Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, L27 - FF John G. Bellew, L27; critically injured FF Jeffrey Cool, R3 and Lt. Joseph DiBernardo, R3 and injured FF Brendan C…
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Reverend Dr. Gary Rogers New Association Chaplain
COLUMBIA - President Ken Kerber is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Gary Rogers has accepted the position of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Chaplin. A search committee had been formed to assist with this important selecti…
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Former West Florence Chief Passes
WEST FLORENCE - West Florence Fire Department is sad to announce the passing of former Chief Phillip Kennedy. Chief Kennedy became a member of West Florence Fire Department close to when the department was started in 1973. In 1975 he became chief of the …
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Must see rescue video: French police jump into action at apartment fire.
One of Firegeezer's many foreign correspondents also comes to the rescue, providing details behind this dramatic save.
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Fire Victim Faces Fine, Jail
CHARLESTON - Ray Ward didn't think things could get much worse after a Dec. 28 fire at a neighboring property spread to his Nunan Street house and burned it beyond repair. But then, the city of Charleston stepped in. (more...)
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Firefighters Honored for Helping Save Life
MURRELL'S INLET/GARDEN CITY - Two local firefighters who earned the highest rank as Boy Scouts were honored recently for helping to save the life of a co-worker. Eagle Scouts Jeff Bialecki and John Mocarski, both serving at Murrells Inlet/Gard…
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Prosecutor: Boy Went to House to Fight, Started Fire Instead
CHARLESTON - Authorities say when a 14-year-old boy went to a downtown home to fight someone and found no one, he started a fire that damaged five houses and three cars.The teenager is accused of starting the fire using a cigarette lighter on a ho…
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Bluffton Township Fire District Yearly Awards
from left to right - Fire Officer of the Year: Lt. Terry Sheriff, Shift 3 Covering Officer - Firefighter of the Year: Senior FF Jeff Kuehn, Shift 2 Station 33 - Staff Employee of the Year: Crystal Derosia, Training Division
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EMT Confessed to Sexual Assault
MT. PLEASANT - The Charleston County EMS employee accused of sexually assaulting a female victim in an ambulance has confessed to his crimes, an affidavit says. According to the court affidavit, 45-year-old Anthony Louis Green, of Goose Creek, …
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First Due Friday; Heavy Smoke from a Commercial
Check out this "soupy" commercial job in PG County, MD. Give us your RECEO breakdown, initial actions and initial rig placement. Ready...Go!
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EMT Accused of Sexually Assaulting Female in Ambulance
MOUNT PLEASANT - Authorities say a 45-year-old Charleston County EMS employee is accused of sexually assaulting a female victim who was being transported in an ambulance. Authorities charged Anthony Louis Green of Goose Creek with third-degree crimi…
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Out of Air Emergency (Last Chance Rescue Filter)
Out of Air Emergency The Last Chance Rescue Filter
You are in a dark, heat, smoke filled room, and you are taking your last breath. You think to yourself “now what?”. Your mind quickly goes to a check list of things to do. During this check li…
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Aubrey Atkinson Named New Dorchester County Fire Coordinator
DORCHESTER COUNTY - Aubrey “Tres” Atkinson has been hired as the new Dorchester County Fire Coordinator. His start date is Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Mr. Atkinson was formerly employed as the Fire Chief for Columbia Co…
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Arrest Made in 2009 Church Arson
BENNETTSVILLE - The Bennettsville Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a burglary and arson at a local church in 2009. Lt. Larry Turner with the Bennettsville Police Department said officers have arrested Jarrod Demario Hicks, 19, o…
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Where’s the outrage in Detroit? ‘Pretty good’ is not the right answer. When is someone going to ask the right questions?
Why isn't Charlie LeDuff doing ambush interviews on this story?
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Former Georgia FF Indicted on 8 Charges of Arson
LAFAYETTE, GA - A former volunteer firefighter who was arrested in December 2010 for a slew of arsons in LaFayette, Ga., was indicted today on eight counts of arson. The Walker County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Melvin Chase in connection with a…
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Must see second video from Moscow. Russian reader provides details on Spiderman style rescue at apartment building.
The victim was not a child and the rescuers were civilians.
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Playing the Rescue Card