A massive fire severely damaged a $1 million home in rural Collin County Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters responded around 2 p.m. to the blaze at 598 Justin Pl. at around 2 p.m. By the time CBS News Texas Chopper arrived about 30 minutes later, large portions of the roof were gone and flames engulfed other parts of the home, sending thick black smoke into the sky. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVT-TV CBS 11 Fort Worth
A fire medic is in stable condition at Temple University Hospital and expected to make a full recovery after being stabbed in North Philadelphia.
Speaking outside the hospital Thursday morning, Philadelphia fire and police officials said a fire medic crew of two people first responded to a sick person call at 18th Street and Ridge Avenue around 6:15 a. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYW-TV CBS 3 Philadelphia
PHOTOS: Nice stache, bro! We had Greg White, a firefighter for the Cloquet Fire Department, on the show to discuss an upcoming competition.
The 7th Annual Stache Salt contest begins on November 1st. They are looking for the best mustaches in the world. Registration for the competition ends on Friday, October 18th. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WUBE-FM 105.1 Cincinnati
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has recognized Dr. Sara Jahnke as the latest recipient of the Foundation’s Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Jahnke serves as Director of the non-profit Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at NDRI USA, Inc., where she leads research projects aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters—and developing evidence-based interventions to mitigate those risks. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
PHOTOS: Nearly 90,000 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits sold by major retailers nationwide are being recalled after dozens of alarming incidents left 19 people with burn injuries, some requiring surgery and others permanently disfigured.
The products are a burn and fire hazard in that alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when the pit reservoirs are filled, causing fire to flash back to the alcohol containers, unleashing burning alcohol onto people nearby, according to a notice posted on Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. - PUB DATE: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS News
One person was injured in an explosion at a propane production facility in Waller County on Wednesday afternoon, according to emergency officials.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529 in Brookshire, about 10 miles north of I-10.
As of 3:30 p.m., the Waller County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire was under control and the grass fire surrounding the facility was completely contained. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHOU-TV CBS 11 Houston
PHOTOS: The Summit Fire and Rescue team is sending gratitude to the Blountsville and Brooksville Fire and Rescue teams after two of their crew members were involved in a apparatus wreck.
According to Summit Fire and Rescue, via Facebook, the station received a call Tuesday, October 15, that reported a Fire truck from station 60 had overturned. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBMA-TV ABC 33/40 Birmingham
VIDEO: If you call for fire services in one of 35 counties in Georgia, specially trained prison inmates may be the first to respond.
Amid a historic shortage of firefighters, Georgia counties are increasingly turning to state prisons for manpower. The latest data from the National Fire Protection Association reports the lowest number of volunteer firefighters nationwide since 1991. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIA-TV NBC 11 Atlanta
VIDEO: Early cancer detection screenings started on Wednesday for Chico firefighters, their families and city officials to ensure that those who serve the community can take important steps for their health.
The Galleri test, developed by Grail LLC, offers an annual health screening for firefighters in Chico. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding
VIDEOS: White House Cabinet Secretaries and federal leaders heard testimony from fire service national leaders on climate change, building codes, recruitment and retention, firefighter health and safety, EMS and the new national fire data platform NERIS.
This year, the afternoon State of Science sessions focused on Structure Fire Impact and Resilience, Science to the Station, Climate Driven Data and Technology, and the USFA Wildfire Evacuation Project. - PUB DATE: 10/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
A massive 3-alarm fire tore through a row of homes in Irvington, New Jersey, on Tuesday, displacing dozens of residents.
Firefighters responded to 71 Montgomery Ave. just before 5 p.m. for reports of a fire in the vacant residential building, according to Newark officials.
The fire extended from 71 Montgomery Ave. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Clyde Fire Department performed rescues and evacuations during Hurricane Helene, but flood waters rose to historic levels.
Clyde has experienced flooding from Ivan, Frances and Fred. But, it took Helene to reach the Clyde Fire Department and cause damage.
“We had five feet of water in our station. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLOS-TV ABC/MyNetwork TV 13 Asheville
VIDEO: West Licking Fire District invested more than $400,000 in new heart monitors.
It is the only fire department in the state, and one of few in the country, to have this technology. District leaders say it will help save more lives.
The new Lifepak 35 made by Stryker has a more durable touchscreen that is waterproof, and it takes 15 different pictures of the heart at a time instead of 12, like the old machines. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBNS-TV CBS 10 Columbus
Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will use air quality sensors, temperature measurements and a national database of 911 emergency medical services calls to evaluate the links between environmental exposures, such as air pollution and temperature, and EMS transports for health emergencies. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The University of Arizona Health Sciences
PHOTOS: Tacoma has a roster of historic buildings that serve as reminders of its beginnings and create a sense of place and heritage. However, many buildings from the City of Destiny’s beginnings are just footnotes after they fell over time. Some buildings among them are still the focus of conversations long after disappearing from the landscape. - PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: South Sound Talk
Around 7:20 a.m. Monday morning, a house fire was reported in Kalamazoo.
By the time fire crews were able to get to the scene at Washington Avenue and Race Street, they said the fire was fully involved.
Crews worked for 30 minutes to get the fire under control. Officials said they believe all occupants evacuated safely. - PUB DATE: 10/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WZZM-TV ABC 13 Grand Rapids
VIDEO: The Knoxville Fire Department was one of many agencies that responded to CMC Recycling last week, working to clear more than 200 sticks of dynamite from a steel box. Now, after the event, KFD personnel are recounting what happened.
“It’s very rare for something like this to happen. In the time I’ve been on the fire department, I don’t know if I’ve ever had a situation quite like this,” KPD Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks said. - PUB DATE: 10/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVLT-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 8 Knoxville
Restart A Heart Day will be recognized on October 16th worldwide. It’s an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of bystander CPR, with hopes to increase the number of people who know CPR.
“There are more than 300,000 cardiac deaths per year and we really want to make sure that we are increasing survival. - PUB DATE: 10/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLTX-TV CBS 19 Columbia
A fire broke out on a boat at Silver Lake Marina in Grapevine on Sunday, damaging or destroying at least nine other boats and leaving one person injured, fire officials say.
Fire investigators said a boat caught fire at about 1:15 p.m. when someone tried to start an engine. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire and said it's possible the fire was sparked by an electrical short or a fuel leak. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXAS-TV NBC 5 Fort Worth
VIDEO: As flood waters swept through Cocke County and its surrounding areas, first responders worked to rescue those in need of help.
At the Parrottsville Fire Department, they were working to make it to a home when flood waters became so high that they caused their truck to stop working.
“We heard trees breaking behind us, we didn’t know what was going on. - PUB DATE: 10/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVLT-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 8 Knoxville
