Usually when people turn 100, they’re no longer active in their profession, however, Curtis Kennedy is anything but usual.
He recently celebrated his 100th birthday, but Kennedy – an original fire commissioner for the McLeansville Fire Department when it began in 1951 – still plays an active role as a fire commissioner for the department. - PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rhino Times
VIDEO: On Wednesday morning the Virginia Patriot Guard Riders arrived in Lexington for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. A flag that once flew in New York at the World Trade Center after the September 11th attacks was displayed on the flag pole at the Lexington fire department for 9 minutes and 11 seconds during the ceremony. - PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFXR-TV FOX 27 Roanoke
An overnight fire at the Randolph Golf Complex destroyed 91 golf carts and other equipment in a blaze that the Tucson Fire Department responded to around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
A solar panel structure above parked golf carts was on fire when firefighters arrived, said Tucson Fire Public Information Officer Michael Colaianni, and the fire was put out at about 2:45 a. - PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Tucson.com
PHOTO: It was last month when retired Odessa Firefighter John Taylor stumbled across an old, unique photo.
It was a group photo taken in 1927 of the first fire engine along with the first 13 volunteer firefighters in Odessa.
Taylor, who has been researching the history of Odessa Fire and Rescue since the 80s, was stunned when he came across the photo on the website Traces of Texas. - PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Odessa American Online
In much of America, if you call an ambulance, you get a bill afterwards.
But in rural New York state, where a lot of emergency services are bundled in with fire departments, that often doesn’t happen. Volunteer fire departments haven’t been allowed to charge for ambulance service. But that means they’ve had to eat the cost. - PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSKG-FM 89.3 Binghamton
VIDEO: Volunteer firefighters were focused as they fought furious flames at the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery’s volunteer firefighter training.
Nicole Walters and John Ford with the East Jackson Volunteer Fire Department said they came to the training to become more prepared.
“We’re used to interior firefighting, and this right here is something different, something we’re looking forward to. - PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLOX-TV ABC/CBS 13 Biloxi
PHOTO: To pay for its new emergency response all-terrain vehicle, the Fire Department sorted and recycled about 217,000 cans donated by community members.
The Lanesborough Fireman's Association bought the $15,000 vehicle, a Can-Am Outlander Max XT, entirely with money from its Cans for Lives program, which helps fund the purchase of emergency equipment and vehicles. - PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: iBerkshires.com
Firefighters engaged a massive 5-Alarm fire at an unknown commercial building in Riverside County Monday afternoon.
The fire was first reported at around 1:30 p.m. 22000 block of Opportunity Way where it quickly grew to engulf more than 10 acres of cardboard, outside storage area and other materials by 3 p. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCBS-TV CBS 2 Los Angeles
PHOTOS: Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Sunday marked the next chapter that will allow firefighters, police and other first responders to prepare for emergencies without leaving Carbon County.
The rain also didn’t stop various fire companies, law enforcement agencies, elected officials, friends and family from gathering on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning to ring in and celebrate the nearly complete Emergency Operations Training Center. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times News Online
Firefighting is an occupation that comes with inherent risks.
In addition to the physical demands, there are also health risks associated with the job. For instance, the rate at which firefighters develop cancer outpaces the general population by 9 percent, and their risk of dying from cancer is 14 percent higher, according to a study published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). - PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: North Carolina Health News
The bills are expected to help and support New Yorkers "whose lives were transformed on that terrible day."
In remembrance of the 21st anniversary of 9/11, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed five pieces of legislation that officials believe will provide support to 9/11 victims, survivors and their families. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hudson Valley Post
PHOTOS: A Whitewater firefighter is coming up on a major milestone in his career, as he will hit 50 years of service before he retires next summer.
You can usually find Terry Phelps behind the wheel of a fire truck.
“I grew up on the fire department,” Phelps said. “My dad was on for 25 years.” Service is in Phelps’ blood. - PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1
Three firefighters were injured early Sunday morning while battling a fire that engulfed a historic church in South Los Angeles, officials said.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the major emergency fire at Victory Baptist Church at 4802 S. Mckinley Ave. for one hour and 40 minutes.
One firefighter suffered moderate injuries and two others sustained minor injuries; two of them were transported to a hospital while the other was treated at the scene, an LAFD spokesperson said. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles
PHOTOS: First responders from across Brazos County gathered early Sunday morning outside the Stella Hotel in Bryan. The group of firefighters, police officers, and paramedics paused to pay tribute to their brothers and sisters that made the ultimate sacrifice 21 years ago today.
First responders, many in full gear climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs as a tribute to the heroes who died at Ground Zero on 9/11. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KBTX-TV CBS 3 Bryan
VIDEO: A pair of fire trucks racing through a New Jersey city en route to put out flames scorching a downtown business collided, critically injuring three firefighters Saturday evening, city officials said.
The two fire department trucks were responding to a fire on Main Street when they smashed into one another at Broadway and Straight Street around 5:30 p. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC 4 New York
VIDEO: Oklahoma State University christened its first new fire truck in almost a century on Sunday.
The school’s Fire Service Training program plans to use it to train a new generation of firefighters. The ceremony happening on September 11th was pure coincidence, meant to coincide with the start of its biannual academy, but the program’s directors believe in its significance. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTUL-TV ABC 8 Tulsa
VIDEO: An old hospital is getting new life while helping retain and recruit firefighters.
The Vermont Fire Academy is based in Pittsford which can be up to two hours away from many fire departments across the state. The distance has made it difficult for firefighters to get the necessary training and hard to incentivize them to attend optional ones. - PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCAX-TV CBS 3 Burlington
A crash involving two semis killed both drivers in Belgium Thursday night, Sept. 8, shutting down I-43 in both directions. All lanes on I-43 have reopened
Viewer video showed flames coming from what appeared to be a semi-truck and a large plume of smoke rising into the sky. Sheriff's officials said the crash happened on I-43 southbound south of Sandy Beach Road in Belgium. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
The leader of the city’s fire department recently was recognized for his “unique commitment” to ensuring the health and safety of citizens and his firefighters.
Fire Chief Jeffrey “Jeff” Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award, presented annually by the International Association of Fire Chiefs to department chiefs who go above and beyond in prioritizing fire service health and safety. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Press
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The FDNY on Wednesday lit a lithium-ion battery on fire to demonstrate how dangerous that kind a blaze can be if not handled properly.
“We want the public to know, to be aware that it’s a danger,” FDNY Chief of Operations John Esposito said during the demo at the Randall’s Island Fire Academy. - PUB DATE: 9/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News - Metered Site
