Acting State Fire Commissioner Charles McGarvey issued the following statement today on the recent increase in firefighter line-of-duty deaths:
"Yesterday afternoon, our office learned of the recent house fire in West Penn Township near Tamaqua, Schuylkill County during which three individuals unfortunately lost their lives. - PUB DATE: 12/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOLF-TV FOX 56 Hazelton
VIDEO: When Meridian Fire Department Chief Kris Blume got into the career almost 25 years ago, he did not think about the health risks.
“I never had even an awareness that cancer was something that we needed to be aware of,” he said.
But cancer risk is definitely something he is aware of now. A recent 2022 study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer found occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer. - PUB DATE: 12/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVB-TV NBC 7 Boise
The Ohio Senate voted down legislation Wednesday that would lengthen the minimum required prison sentence of anyone convicted of killing a firefighter or EMS worker while driving, setting up a possible negotiation session to hammer out differences in the bill with the Ohio House.
The decision comes weeks after a Cleveland firefighter was killed in a recent hit-and-run by an allegedly drunk driver. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland.com
Multiple patients are being treated at University of Iowa Health Hospitals & Clinics for injuries following an explosion and fire at a Marengo plant, about 80 miles east of Des Moines.
The Iowa State Patrol tells KCCI that the explosion happened around 11:20 a.m. on Thursday. Many agencies responded within a 30-50 mile radius. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCCI-TV CBS 8 Des Moines
The Ohio Senate voted down legislation Wednesday that would lengthen the minimum required prison sentence of anyone convicted of killing a firefighter or EMS worker while driving, setting up a possible negotiation session to hammer out differences in the bill with the Ohio House.
The decision comes weeks after a Cleveland firefighter was killed in a recent hit-and-run by an allegedly drunk driver. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland.com
In the early morning hours of Dec. 8, 1922, fire tore through Oregon’s oldest city.
Astoria’s fire likely began near 11th Street and quickly spread through the downtown business district.
Despite a drizzle of rain and light snow, the blaze jumped from building to building. Within an hour of the first alarm, an entire block turned to ash. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Oregon Public Broadcasting
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal announced that his bipartisan bill to improve disability and retirement benefits for federal firefighters is included in the final version of this year’s defense policy bill.
He said that puts the benefits bill on the path to becoming law by the end of this month.
The Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, which had already passed the House earlier this year on its own and is part of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, ensures federal firefighters receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as state, county and municipal firefighters. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Santa Barbara News-Press
VIDEO: The City of Montgomery has purchased seven new firetrucks for Montgomery Fire/Rescue, marking a historic moment. It’s the largest investment in the department’s 125-year history.
Mayor Steven Reed and Fire Chief Miford Jordan made the announcement Thursday at a press conference in front of the fire department’s headquarters, saying it’s part of the city’s Montgomery Forward Initiative. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSFA-TV NBC 12 Montgomery
Two volunteer firefighters died after responding to a smoky fire that burned a home in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, Wednesday afternoon, according to the coroner. Marvin Gruber, 59, and Zachary Paris, 36, died after being called to the fire in the 1100 block of Clamtown Road in West Penn Township, near Tamaqua, according to Pennsylvania State Police. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMZ-TV 69 Allentown
The latest 5G technology is improving how police and fire departments respond to calls in Arizona. Officials with Verizon and Verizon Frontline were at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night to showcase the latest tech.
Fire crews are better prepared than ever when they head out on a call. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVK-TV CBS 3 & KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix (AZ Family)
VIDEO: It’s almost too hot to handle. A calendar shoot full of firefighters and rescue animals, that is.
Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary teamed up with Winston-Salem firefighters for their 2023 calendar shoot. The brave men and women took photos with sheep, goats, rabbits, turkeys and even some ducks. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXII-TV NBC 12 Winston-Salem
VIDEO: Fentanyl overdoses have claimed the lives of so many people in North Texas.
It's a problem that shows no signs of slowing down as multiple law enforcement agencies have reiterated the dangers of this drug.
There's a new treatment for combating fentanyl overdose many first responders are using called ZIMHI, which is administered like an epipen through the thigh and provides a stronger dose of naloxone into the body. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVT CBS 11 Fort Worth
San Francisco firefighters fear the “Cancer Sniper.” It’s how they refer to the deadly disease that struck down many of their comrades.
“You kind of expect, in the back of your mind, to get hit,” said fire department Battalion Chief Matthew Alba. “I didn’t expect to get hit at such an early age, but I did. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The San Francisco Standard
Crews have taken control of a massive fire that broke out at an auto parts store in Hialeah.
Hialeah and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene at Rastro Coco Auto Parts, located at 5171 E. 10th Court, just before 1 p.m., Tuesday.
The fire has been mostly put out after crews worked for hours to douse the flames. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami
A Nevada fire department that closed one of its stations for an “undetermined amount of time” because of a bat infestation is now preparing to hand that station back over to the state and move to a new building.
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said in August that Fire Station 30, which dates back to the 1950s, was a “health and safety risk for crews. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The next time you have an emergency that demands the aid of 911, you may be asked to help dispatchers and first responders by video chatting through your phone.
A new software being rolled out throughout parts of Colorado now gives 911 dispatchers the ability to access a caller's cellphone cameras after being given permission by the user. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCNC-TV CBS 4 Denver
PHOTO: An Iowa dog apologized to a local fire department after getting so excited to go to dog camp that she accidentally pulled the fire alarm.
Birdie goes to dog camp at Dogwoods Lodge in Grimes.
“She just arrived for day camp and was just bouncing around and bounced into the fire alarm, pushed it in, pulled it down and that was it,” said Jessica Tapper, owner of Dogwoods Lodge. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYOU-TV FOX/NBC/CW+ 15 Ottumwa
PHOTOS: A Lawrence firefighter is turning to the public for help after his car and department helmet were stolen in Wilmington.
Firefighter Patrick Sweeney told Boston 25 News he parked his car in the back of the Regency Place around 10 p.m. on Sunday night and woke up Monday morning to his Dodge Charger HellCat missing from the lot. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXFT-TV FOX 25 Boston
A massive fire erupted at a Watertown farm Monday.
Young’s Longrange Farm on Woodbury Road sustained damage after a 2nd alarm fire broke out at the farm Monday evening.
Several neighboring fire departments were called to help Watertown Fire battle the blaze, including Waterbury and Woodbury.
An eyewitness told Channel 3 he was driving by the farm when he saw the fire. - PUB DATE: 12/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFSB-TV CBS 3 Hartford
VIDEO: Charlotte Fire Department is adding an electric fire engine to its fleet.
The REV Vector Electric Fire Truck has the longest electric pumping duration in the industry, according to department officials, and performs all ground duties.
The Vector truck will use regenerative braking to help with battery charging. - PUB DATE: 12/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTV CBS 3 Charlotte
